“A man who has friends must himself be friendly.” Proverbs 18:24 NKJV

An unknown poet wrote: “I went out to find a friend, but could not find one there, I went out to be a friend and friends were everywhere.” Smile: it takes 72 muscles to frown and only 14 to smile!

USDA Update

Colorado has faced its share of disasters. In the last few years we have seen fires, floods and major weather storms. How many businesses were lost to those who were unprepared and did not protect their livelihood, their investment, or their business? According to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association, “One in four small businesses shut their doors after suffering a major catastrophe.”

“I took Duckworth to the dog show up in the city last weekend,” Dud said.

The other members of the Mule Barn truck stop’s world dilemma think tank and philosophy counter just looked at him.

Doc put it gently. “Dud, was this so he could get some inspiration on looking good?”

Camping can cause significant impacts on public lands. You can minimize much of your impact by following these guidelines:

• Hundreds of campsites have been established over the years and are apparent along many forest service and BLM roads. Use established areas as much as possible.

• Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days at all campsites.

• Campsites must be at least 100 feet from streams, lakes or riparian areas.

• Occupy as small of an area as possible. Avoid trampling grass and shrubs.

Birthdays

August 21

• Diane Sanders
• Heather Shivers
• Vaughn Beeson
• Sariya Filbeck
• David Crow
• Luke Pearcey

August 22

• Deidra Hoefler
• Peggy Sheldon
• Drew Fecko
• Roxie Marie Kliesen
• Clayton Quinn Nelson
• Kyle Milberger
• Karley Milberger

August 23

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

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