Home Country
It was strange, Doc thought. All these years. All these people. It still hurts.
Old Tom had died around midnight, and Doc didn’t get more than an hour’s sleep since then. Just before he went, Tom reached out and gripped Doc’s hand and thanked him for everything. He was smiling when he went.
Pages from the Past - From Our 131-Year Archives
15 Years Ago
January 17, 2003
- Kiowa County Economic Development Foundation has begun its annual membership drive. KCEDF is dedicated to the managed growth & development of Kiowa County and the welfare of its residents.
25 Years Ago
January 21, 1993
- Kasey Kemper was one of the successful National Western Stock Show Catch-A-Calf contestants at the Sat. morning performance of the rodeo.
40 Years Ago
January 20, 1978
Pastor’s Pearls
UPRIGHT OR DEVIOUS
“He whose walk is upright fears the LORD, but he whose ways are devious despises him.” Proverbs 14:3
National Drug Facts Week - Shatter the Myths
When teens are given the scientific facts about drugs they can be better prepared to make good decisions for themselves and they can share this information with others. National Drug Facts Week began in 2010 by National Institute on Drug Abuse scientists to promote educational events and opportunities for teens to learn about drug use and addition. Follow the hashtags #drugfacts or #NDAFW this week to shatter the myths surrounding drug use.
Cooking at Home - Italian Pasta Salad
Fresh and crunchy broccoli, carrot, bell pepper, and green onion, make this easy and delicious pasta salad burst with flavor! This pasta salad would be an excellent side dish to grilled meat, fish, or tofu.
Ingredients
4 cups pasta, cooked
2 cups broccoli (blanched, pieces)
1 cup carrot (cooked, slices)
1⁄2 cup red pepper (strips)
1⁄4 cup green onion (sliced)
1⁄2 cup Italian salad dressing, light or reduced fat (can use 1/2 to 3/4 cup)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Observes Snowmobile Safety Week
January 20 - 28 is International Snowmobile Safety Week and Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds snowmobilers to think safety first when riding the trails this winter.
