Suicide among veterans is the fourth leading cause of death - far higher than in the general population.

Colorado crop progress and conditions as reported by the USDA for the week ending November 8, 2020.

Lamar Community College has switched to remote learning due to a COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, and is encouraging students and staff to take precautions.

Senior night, Royalty Announcement, and pep rally have been postponed due to COVID quarantines. We will try again at a later date.

• The high school football game vs. Cripple Creek, scheduled for November 13, has been canceled.
• High school football at Fleming is scheduled for Friday, November 13, at 1:00 p.m.
• Individual picture re-takes and Football/Cheerleading pictures is scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 8:15 a.m.

Jim L. Richardson

October 7, 1928 - November 8, 2020

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sheridan Lake Bible Church in Sheridan Lake.  Burial will follow in the Sheridan Lake Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Friday at the church beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorial contributions should be made to the Sheridan Lake Bible Church Missions Board or to the KA Hall in Sheridan Lake.

The vegetarian dish combines leafy greens and high fiber brown rice to make a wholesome side dish or a satisfying main dish.

Eads High School in Kiowa County, Colorado, will be using remote learning through November 19 due to a COVID-19 coronavirus exposure.

As Commander of American Legion Post #125, I have had to make the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Veterans’ dinner scheduled for November 11, 2020.  This is just one more event having to go by the wayside as a means of protecting our members and beyond from possible exposure to COVID-19.