Before we start this week of work and play in earnest, let&8217;s take time out to look at the good news of the last week:

Adams County supervisors have committed to Rentech Inc. that no other company will locate on the county-owned old Belwood Country Club site.

That, local officials say, is a sign the project is going forward.

Colorado-based Rentech has announced interest in building a $650 million coal gasification plant at the site.

It would employ 200 people, although the construction phase could employ up to 1,500 people over four years.

Children in need ended up shopping buggies full of brand-new clothing &8212; of a few shiny new toys &8212; Saturday thanks to Saturday&8217;s Santa Cop outing.

Through that program, volunteers from law enforcement, local schools and the Department of Human Services shop for Christmas gifts for some of the area&8217;s most needy children &8212; all with the children in tow.

This year, about 54 children and 20 adult volunteers combed through Wal-Mart&8217;s shelves after a breakfast trip to McDonald&8217;s.

That gives needy children gifts to make their Christmas a little brighter.

But more than, it lets them know someone cares.

Here&8217;s hoping this week is also full of good news.