“Do not fear; for I am with you.” Psalm 41:10

T.J. (Trenton) Watts’ name has been on the radio numerous times lately. This young man, who is a 2005 graduate of Eads High School and Northeastern Junior College, is a horse training and management educator at Lamar Community College, and now the new head rodeo coach. Since graduation, he has made a name for himself in the rodeo world also. He has been featured on national television in competition. T. J. lives in Eads most of the time and has his own horse performance business

Many days last week were so frigid and icy that many folks didn’t go outside much or at all. People are being more careful how long they run their cars for comfort because of the rising gasoline prices. Last Friday, gas was $4.75 per gallon. Prices seem to be rising about one cent a day in southeast Colorado. Complaints are also rising against the government for not releasing and using our own petroleum since we have a lot of resources in America.

We do wish we knew the name of the nice man who came one morning in a skidsteer-type tractor and moved my snow so quickly. We are so thankful. I wish I knew his name so I could thank him. My sister said, “He was a very friendly man, but I did not recognize him.”

The Republican Assembly was informative and well organized, chaired by Greg Miller and Secretary Dawn James. It was good to see and hear delegates from all four county precincts. I was pleased to hear the campaign speeches of my former student friends. Their parents would be proud. The speeches from Danielle Neuschwanger, Greg Lopez, and Ty Winter, who are running for state government, were particularly powerful. Kayla Murdock and Bryan Williams received the required percentage of votes to run on the ballot for Sheriff. Josh Swanson was given a form to petition to run if he wishes. Every vote is so important to preserve our freedom.

Remember the monthly meal for senior citizens in Eads will be at noon this Wednesday. It will be an Irish theme. The Haswell Westenders will also have their meal that day. Wanda Lessenden has been making many phone calls to arrange for travelers to take the bus tour trip to Ohio and Kentucky to see the Ark. It is built by the dimensions from the Bible by Noah.

Charlotte Woelk is such a wonderful lady. She calls people whose names are on the birthday calendar. Now that takes a lot of time and effort! Gail Voss was pleased to have had a call from Charlotte. Gail was here to deliver my “meals on wheels” Friday, and mentioned Charlotte’s call.

Years ago, there was another “Charlotte Lady” in our town. That was Charlotte Beeson. I admired how she sent so many people greeting cards. I aspired to emulate her. I buy stamps by the 50s and 100s, and have lots of cards, but I don’t think I compare to Charlotte.

Another “C” lady is Mrs. Chelsea (Kevin) Davis, fourth grade teacher at the Eads Elementary School. She writes such warm comments about her “Students of the Month” when they are published.

Spring break is this week, so let’s be even more careful as we drive about town because young ones may be out and around. Baseball and track practice continue for the first home ball game set for March 29, and the track meet is soon.

The Weisbrod Hospital Auxiliary met last week. The ladies are committing buy extra gifts for each resident on their birthday and hoping to play Bingo in April with the residents. We were glad to have Amanda Spalding, the new Activity Director, have lunch with us and discuss how we can be of help to her and the increasing number of residents.

Both county newspapers print numerous jobs that are available here in the county. People who go out to the Love’s store, Subway, or Godfather’s Pizza tell me that there are so many employees they don’t know. When asked where they are from, many are from other towns, even Denver. Regarding Love’s, those applications go through the corporate office in another state.

Mary Rhoades, who lives on a ranch southeast of Kit Carson, is a stellar quilter. Recently, she presented two beautiful Quilts of Valor that she made to veterans Leon Allen and Lyle Schwindt in Cheyenne Wells at the VFW Post. Their families were on hand at a reception to honor those veterans.

Many people were acquainted with Gerald Keefe while he was the Kit Carson School Superintendent. After he retired, he spent 11 years as the county judge, he was honored at a reception in Cheyenne Wells.

My sister and I have spent the last two weeks sorting, tossing, giving away some of my treasures and “stuff.” I have given bags of my favorite photo albums to the school and museum. The Bob Scales sports photos are the best. Our Mother, Ida, made a book with copies of high school locker lists that is interesting. I have “peace” after deciding to give Dawn James and three daughters my favorite wedding, funeral, and patriotic song sheet music from when I sang solos. 

We had Happy Days!