“For God so loved the World that He gave His only Son (Jesus) that whoever believes in Him shall not perish.” John 3:16

Dennis Pearson, President of the Eads Chamber of Commerce, mailed a letter to businesses and reminding individuals that it is time your pay for your yearly Chamber dues. The Chamber meets at noon the first Wednesday of the month at JJ’s Restaurant to confer over lunch about monthly projects such as the Kids Fishing at Jackson’s Pond, Santa Sacks, selecting the Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, an Outstanding Business, and other projects. New members are welcome to attend the meetings and to help with project to improve our town.

Last week, I was not sure who the fourth veteran was who was honored at the Kit Carson student body assembly where Gina DeChant’s senior class helped local quilter, Mary Rhoades, presented the quilts she had made. The fourth veteran was Ryan Weber, a Kit Carson graduate. Thank you for your service Ryan! Ashlee Koch also presented her “Voice of Democracy” speech while the seven seniors reported on their interviews of the veterans.

One of the big events last Wednesday was the Eads senior citizens lunch where Gail Voss worked several hours breading, milk and egg coating, and slowly frying those tasty chicken fried steaks which Pastor Tom Barton served with mashed potatoes and cream gravy that I watched Nancy Walker blend by Gail’s directions. There were many delicious side dishes and desserts. According to Joyce Berry’s Treasurer’s Report, people are generous with donating at the door if they don’t bring foods. The next noon lunch will be February 21 with soup and sandwiches for the main entrée. Scott Bowen will give a short talk about his recent book February 1 for brunch at 10:00 a.m. Dana Brown announced that card playing will be Tuesday evenings. Joyce Berry announced that generous donations have been received in memory of Marlin Eder. Pat Benner Roper gratefully thanked the people for their support, and said that they plan to set up a memorial stone when it is warmer. Charlotte Gunning brought two residents from Prairie Pines Assisted Living Community, Pat Benner Roper and Dianne Fleishman. Charlotte said that people are most welcome to come to the “Social Hour” every Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. in the Prairie Pines dining room. She also said that they have several new residents. It was nice to feel and see the warm flames from the nice fireplace that Betty Kay Clark gave to the Center. Another addition this month is two rocking chairs that Debbie Gooden left for a while.

Monica (Fell) Uhland visited her aunt, Vera Hammons, Wednesday morning before she returned to school. She brought a flower arrangement and a plant from her father’s, Doctor Richard Fell’s, funeral for the residents to enjoy. I asked her about the fire 25 years ago in their Eads home. I read about it in the 25 year ago happenings in the Kiowa County Press. Monica said that their first son, Rhett, was born weighing only one pound. Praise God, Rhett lived and has shown us his musical talent. Congratulations to Rhett, who graduated from West Texas State in December, and continues to have engagements for his band to play venues, mostly in Texas.

Family and friends are sad to hear that Vada (Gibbs) Mast died from an illness in Plainview, Texas. Vada grew up near Kit Carson. Another dear lady from the Kit Carson who died community is Barbara Z. Jolly. Her services will be at the Catholic Church. Amy (Morgan) Gourly and her brother, Brad Morgan, both shared their grief that their father, Rick Morgan, died this week. They have so enjoyed him since he moved to Ozark, Missouri, to be near his children and grandchildren. Rick grew up in the northern Prairie Queen community, and more recently moved from his home in Eads to Missouri.

Kimmi Younger, who drives from Cheyenne Wells to work at Weisbrod in Eads, was wearing a jacket with this statement Wednesday: “He who has health, has hope and he who has hope has everything.” She said these work jackets were gift to employees about three years ago. I like that. These employees are so wonderful, and I am glad the leaders have found a way to show their appreciation.

Pam Lessenden, the Senior Citizen Director for Haswell, has posted a list of all the dates, on the second and fourth Sunday evenings, when the Haswell senior citizens and friends meet at the center to play cards. They also meet for potluck meals at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays.

The boys and girls from local schools are busy with their education and, if they participate in sports, they and their parents and fans ae traveling some nights and days long distances.

Two young women who are very dear to many of us are Jordyn Weeks and Tieler Randel. They both live in Manhattan, Kansas, where Jordyn is nearing the end of her university studies, and Tieler is a stellar beautician. They feel called to invite young women aged 14 and up to meet with them at the Kit Carson Trinity Lutheran Church at 3:00 p.m. February 3 for an adventure in getting to know the Lord better.