After an interesting detour to last Friday’s basketball games, I would like to thank the Kiowa County Sheriffs Office, along with the CBI and HIS, for helping to make our county and state safer for our youth.

In my own youth, it was nothing for my brother, sister, and I to walk into town to the pool or a friend’s house. Heck, the trip even took us across the busy Highway 287.

I hate to say it, but times have changed. Our little towns in Kiowa County may be smaller, and we may know most everyone, but we still need to be aware if something is out of place.

To the Editor

James "Jay" Hasse from Kiowa County, Colorado, is one of five Sorghum Checkoff board directors sworn in for a three-year term.

• Kiowa County Public Library NEEDS YOUR INPUT! Please go to:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S33H2HHto fill out survey,If you have questions please call 719-438-5581
• Southeast Health Group Open House Mon Dec 16 - 2-4 Join us for tours & light refreshments 14833 S Rittgers St
• “Fanny Murdock Giving Trees/Angel Trees” will be located at KOA Hall Sheridan Lake, Haswell Post Office, Eads Post Office and the GN Bank in Eads. If you would like to be a part of this project, take as many tags you feel you can buy for.

Paul Hunter Roth

February 11, 1984 – December 12, 2019

Funeral services are pending.

Hunter passed away as the result of a tragic automobile accident. He is the son of Greg and Linda Roth of Cheyenne Wells.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

Breakfast

• December 16: Ham, English muffin, grape juice, milk, fruit
• December 17: French toast, apple juice, milk, fruit
• December 18: Bagel sandwich, orange juice, milk, fruit
• December 19: Cook’s choice

Lunch

• December 16: Corn dogs, baked beans, strawberries, milk, salad bar
• December 17: Pizza day
• December 18: Big buddy day
• December 19: Cook’s choice

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