God says: “I have loved you with an everlasting love.” Jeremiah 31:3

The Hospital Auxiliary met at JJ’s Restaurant for their monthly meeting last week where they approved giving $2000 to help the hospital district buy a new awning. $1,200 of this was from Renee Woods’ memorial. We think she would be pleased since Renee worked many years in the Weisbrod Office.

Our sympathy is extended to the families of Dolores Rector of Eads whose funeral was at the Kit Carson Catholic Church and burial in Deer Trail. Dolores was a support staff employee for many years at the Eads schools and was always was such an Eagle fan. Her daughter, Jeane, recently moved to Eads to the Rick and Koy Glover former home. Her daughter, Renee,’ was here from Denver plus many other relatives.

Some Chamber of Commerce members visited Cindy McLoud’s lovely antique-vintage shop to welcome her as a new member. They were impressed to see her displays of furniture, dishes, utensils, and other exquisite items, as well as some food products made or manufactured by people from area communities. While we were there, a cowboy, Jeff Colvin of Kit Carson, was conferring about glass items. Later Carol Warnick came in with her tall grandson, Caleb Lane. My favorite to buy are her pumpkin breads and yummy muffins.

Last week were the first days of school. Students and teachers were eager to return to classes after about five and a half months at home. A delight to see is a photo of the teachers and support staff wearing charcoal gray tee shirts printed in silver with the message, “Warrior Team Tracy” that were designed and made by a local craftswoman. There are some new faces among the employees who are working with our precious children and teenagers.

Martha and Morgyn Johnson were glad to have some family and close friends to help them move their belongings from the McBride ranch to a temporary place last week. Blessings to them.

Terri Tuttle spent the day with her father, Jimmy Bendorf, last Thursday, where they dined at the Hometown Grill, his favorite place. He was reminiscing with me about the fun times we had when his three girls, Terri, Trudy, and Linda, were cheerleaders and we followed them to games and competitions. 

The teenagers who worked at Crow’s Stop and Shop this summer have gone back to school or college. Keith and Jennifer are glad to have Bev Lyon come back after her summer of “retirement.” She is such a spunky little fireball of a worker. 

Several young couples from Eads traveled on their powerful motorcycles to Sturgis, South Dakota, last week. They report having had a good time camping and relaxing.

Ladies of the Kit Carson Veterans of Foreign Wars met to plan fall activities last week. The first will be August 29 for a hamburger fry for the community, and then our table of goodies at Kit Carson Day before the barbeque. I qualify to belong because my brother, Dwight, is a Vietnam veteran.

Jordon (Barnett) Buck had office hours in her Eads law office last Friday. She will be back August 28. Her office is roomy and attractive, with photo art by local photographer, Ty Lin Williams of Chivington. Mrs. Buck particularly likes to help people do estate planning and wills. What a capable young woman!

Some of our local students are college-bound this month. They are eager but, along with their parents, are a little apprehensive about the future. That is natural, but even more so in these days of unrest and concerns of money, health, and stressful pressures. My hope is that they do not become radicalized by socialist professors and groups. We hope that the students will grow and be strong to withstand ideas and temptations that are not according to their family values.

County Extension Agent Tearle Lessenden took the Kiowa County 4-H projects to the State fairgrounds in Pueblo. His assistant, Krystal Eikenberg, said that the projects will be judged and returned to the counties. So, for the first time in my 73 years associated with the 4-H program, the projects will not be on display during the State Fair.

The Kiowa County fair premium books have been printed, but the public needs to know there are a number of changes related to the activities that have been approved by the State and Health Department. There will not be any breakfasts or a barbeque. However, these are some activities in which families can participate:

• Monday, September 7, 6:00 p.m. “Fun Day”
• Tuesday, no events
• Wednesday, Exhibit drop off, 6:00 p.m. Barrel Racing.
• Thursday, 1:00 p.m. Dog Trials with cattle, 6:00 p.m. Roping
• Friday, Noon KVAY Hamburger Fry, 1:00 p.m. CPRA Rodeo/Races, 6:00 p.m. Ranch rodeo
• Saturday, 10:00 a.m. Parade, 1:00 p.m. CPRA rodeo, 6:00 p.m. Bronc riding
• Sunday—no events

Remember, these are all subject to change.

Brian Bledsoe of KKTV complimented Renee Wilson on her “amazing and impressive photos of the Towner land spout and tornado” she sent Friday.

Terry Laird took his daughter, Leslie, and little Jacelyn Maggert to the graduation of Harley Gourley in Missouri last weekend. It was a nice grandfather-daughter-granddaughter time.

It is commonplace to see people wearing masks and flying Trump flags about town. Do register to vote.