Plainview School Calendar
Oct 15
- Begin 2ndQuarter
Oct 19
- HS Knowledge Bowl @ Vilas
Oct 26
- JH Knowledge Bowl @ Eads
Oct 29
- 2pm Flu Shots
- 6pm PCC mtg
Oct 31
- Elementary Halloween Party
Nov 2
- HS Knowledge Bowl LCC Meet
Nov 9
- HS Knowledge Bowl @ Cheraw
Nov 22-23
- Thanksgiving Break
Nov 30
- JH Knowledge Bowl @ Holly
Letter to the Editor
On the November Ballot registered voters of Kiowa County will be asked to vote on Kiowa County Referred Ballot Issue 1A to EXTEND THE EXISTING MILL LEVY for Prairie Pines Assisted Living. I’m concerned that the voters of Kiowa County may think that this will result in a tax increase. It is NOT A TAX INCREASE, but a continuation or extension of an existing tax that has been existence for the previous 10 years. The purpose of the tax is to help with construction debt ret
Pastor’s Pearls
TIT FOR TAT
“Do not say, 'I'll do to him as he has done to me; I’ll pay that man back for what he did.'" Proverbs 24:29
Pages from the Past - From our 131-year Archives
15 Years Ago
October 3, 2003
· Eads High School’s Jessica Watts and Shawn Kraft have been nominated for the coveted Wendy’s High School Heisman Award.
· Army Pvt. Joe L. Musgrave has graduated from basic training at Fort Benning, Columbus Georgia.
25 Years Ago
October 6, 1993
Trump prophecy and other Christian movements: 3 essential reads

Home Country - Don't forget to clean your boots
Our resident cowboy, Steve, brought us the shocking news: cowpuncher Three-Chord Cortez, that bunkhouse balladeer, plans to study opera, in hopes an aria or three will make him even more attractive to girls during a serenade. Apparently, singing La Donna Mobilemight be more effective than “You don’t know what lonesome is ‘til you start herding co-o-o-ows” … especially if she doesn’t speak European.
I thought I’d jot down a few opera-watching truths for ol’ T.C. just to help him out.
1. Take off your hat. You can keep jujubes in it if you want.
Cooking at Home - Salmon Burgers and Sweet Potato Oven Fries
Makes: 4 Servings
Prep time: 15 minutes
A colorful, casual meal that's surprising simple to prepare.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Oven Fries:
Upcoming Events
- The Lamar Community College Rodeo team will host its Annual Antelope Stampede on October 5 through 7 at the Prowers County Sand & Sage Fairgrounds.
- The Town of Haswell Annual Fall Bazaar on Sat, October 6, 2018 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Haswell Community Building. A fundraiser lunch will also be available to purchase from 11 am to 1:30 pm. For additional information or booth space, please call Michelle at (719) 436-2246
- Demolition Derby Oct 7 2018 @ Kiowa County Fairground 2 pm.