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In a well-deserved defeat for the left-wing bigots who actually believe it's okay to discriminate against, legally persecute, and make criminals out of decent, moral businesspeople (e.g., Christian bakers, photographers, etc.) who merely don't want to cater to heterophobic homosexuals, the U.S. Supreme Court recently decided 6-3 to outlaw that outrageous discrimination (303 Creative LLC v. Elenis).  It's high time that judgmental, intolerant, extremist left-wing bigots were put in their place.

To the Editor:

Americans are losing faith in our Supreme Court, and it’s easy to see why.

In the year since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, abortion has been effectively banned (with extremely limited exceptions) in fourteen states. Nearly 1 in 3 Americans have lost access to abortion care. 

The 4^th of July was one of the few holidays celebrated across the country in the 1840s.

Most dogs and cats have exceptional hearing. Suddenly comes all the noise and flashes and excitement, and they have no idea what all of this is about creating fear and anxiety.

• Find a quiet, sheltered area that can be a safe space for your pet. This can be a bathroom, closet or even basement. 
• Introduce your pet to this place beforehand by placing their favorite toys or blanket in the area. 
• Putting a blanket on their kennel will help muffle the sounds.
• Turning on a radio with music or even a fan will aid in diffusion the noise.

The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on June 15, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Commissioner Lening opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Donald Oswald, Chairman 
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner Mike Lening, Commissioner 
• Delisa Weeks, County Clerk 
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Minutes: Robertson moved, and Lening seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried. 

From the 136 year history of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado, for July 2, 2023.

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Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

Rural life and humor, with characters from the mind of Slim Randles.