By Doris Lessenden
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” Matthew 5:10. This verse reflects the “Ben Hur” movie we saw at the Plains Theatre this week-end. It was brutal and yet tender in places as the story line was at the time of Jesus’ crucifixion.
Keegan Donovan joined the staff at the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (NHS) August 15, 2016, as an Interpretive Park Guide. Keegan brings to the park his love of history and story-telling and a passion for theatrical performance.
To reduce the number of impaired drivers on the road, today the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) launched a new DUI-fighting tool that comes in the form of a new smartphone app called “R-U-Buzzed.” The app is available now free of charge.
On iPhone and Android smartphones, download the “R-U-Buzzed” app here: onelink.to/r-u-buzzed
Many Colorado farmers are implementing some of the latest-and-greatest production methods, aimed at improving efficiency on their farms, protecting our natural resources, and enhancing air and water quality. And now we want to honor the producers taking these efforts to new heights.
By Sharon Scott
Weekend before last, Larry and Judy Tuttle spent Friday through Tuesday with their daughter Rhonda Koehn and family. They attended their granddaughter Emily's Horse Show on Sunday.
A week ago Friday, Merle, Carol and Lori Shalberg traveled to Lakin, KS to watch their grandson/nephew Dawsen's football game. Merle and Carol attended the Kiowa County Fair on Friday and Saturday.
Guests of Jim and MaryAnn Richardson Thursday through Sunday were:
Thank You
Church Alive would like to thank everyone who so generously gave to the Kelly Darnell Benefit by “purchasing" a helium balloon at the Kiowa County Fair.
Thanks to your giving from your hearts. A substantial donation was deposited at Kiowa County National Bank into the Kelly Darnell Fund. Working together, we were able to help in a greater way than we otherwise could have.
Blessings on each of you for demonstrating Kiowa County Heart!
Church Alive
The Mrs. Colorado America Pageant is now accepting applications from married women to represent Kiowa County as a State Finalist in the 2017 pageant being held on April 8, 2017 at the spectacular Ellie Caulkins Opera House Theatre in downtown Denver. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, a resident of Colorado and U.S. citizen, and married at the time of the pageant to be considered.
Fifteen years ago today, 2,996 people died in coordinated terrorist attacks on targets in New York City and Washington, D.C.
By Chris Sorensen
While the first day of autumn is over a week away, hints changes will be evident in the forecast for this week.
Sunday will have a summer-like high temperature in the mid-90s before starting a drop-off for a few days as a front passes through the area. Monday remains mostly sunny with a high in the mid-80s.
Tuesday will be the coolest day of week, with a below-normal 65 for the high. Temperatures will rebound to the mid-70s to low 80s for the remainder of the week.
Overnight lows will be in the upper 40s to mid-50s.
Learn how at a series of free National Preparedness Month Webinars
When large scale disasters hit an area, the infrastructure failure is particularly damaging to small businesses. Recent flooding in Louisiana points to a hard rule: when your business is cut off from clients, vendors and critical staff, the economic losses continue long after the cleanup is done.
