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This week at Lamar Theatre

Starts Friday

• The Mule, stars Clint Eastwood, 6:30 p.m. daily

HOW GRATEFUL I AM

An open letter to my staff at CHEYENNE MANOR!

How grateful I am:

For the opportunity to work every day with people who are the best of the best! 

For the residents to whom we have the greatest honor and privilege in serving on a daily basis! 

To the Board of Directors who allows us to do the work we do, in a trusting, understanding and supportive environment! 

To the Community who support us unconditionally! 

Tri-State's latest renewable energy project can power 28,000 rural homes.

Life in eastern Kiowa County, Colorado, as noted by Sharon Scott

Federal funding for EPA work ended December 28, 2018, pend an agreement to reopen certain government services.

While The Upside doesn't break new ground, it is a decent take on the subject.

The County Line Rivals returned from Christmas Break with a busy week of wrestling. Coach Uhland and company traveled to Rocky Ford on Thursday night for a tri meet with two tough teams in Rocky Ford and John Mall. The Rivals took on John Mall first. Although, they only put a few marks in the win column, it provided the Rivals some good experience. Next came the home team, Rocky Ford. As the lights dimmed, and the spotlight light up the mat, a wave of adrenaline filled the gym.

Purn David (PD) Edwards

February 2, 1917 - January 8, 2019

Purn David (PD) Edwards, Jr., age 101, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 8, 2019, at the Fowler Residential Care Center, Fowler, Kansas.

He was born February 2, 1917, in rural Fowler, Kansas, The son of Purn David and Clarabelle (Zortman) Edwards.  As a young boy he attended school in rural Fowler.  After his schooling, he began farming with his family in rural Meade County.