The Kiowa County Hospital District and County Board met in regular session on September 27, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bank Meeting Room.

District Board members present were: Robert Woods, Priscilla Waggoner, Mary Eikner, Sylvia Shields and Cathryn Anderson.

County Board members present were: Kim Harris, John Negley, Craig Kerfoot and Dennis Pearson. Absent: Lori Shalberg (called)

Others present: Tristen Sheridan, Wendy McDowell, Char Korrell, Shannon Dixon, Kevin Siefkas, Cindy McLoud, Braylynn Eder and Cassie Frey.

Death Notice

Ilene Eder 
(September 26, 1920 - October 25, 2016) 
Funeral services are pending at this time.

 Mrs. Eder passed away in Overland Park, Kansas.

AgrAbility Program Helps Ag Workers with Disabilities

A traditional event that has been taking place in Kiowa County was completed again in mid-October.

This was the 24^th year the Road Rally has taken place. Janet and Jerry Frederick were the instigators of this event.  While living in Table Rock, Wyoming, they had participated in road rallies there.  The year before moving back to Kiowa County they had won a rally. Jerry has always been an event organizer in his free time. For years he was getting together basketball and baseball tournaments., when he wasn’t organizing he was coaching.

Registration for spring semester opens November 1

November 1 marks the next open registration for classes at Lamar Community College and the opening of several new courses.  LCC is introducing several new options this upcoming semester as well as courses at new times to better serve all students.

NOVEMBER 8, 2016 GENERAL ELECTION

• Weisbrod Hospital Auxiliary is planning their annual Fall Bazaar for Saturday, November 19th. 

• After school kids program started 9-19-16 and then every following Monday. Someone will be at the school to walk over any kids that want to walk and we are finished at 5:30pm and also give them a snack. If you have any questions please feel free to call 719-438-5310 Pastor Tony Praise Community Church

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Colorado office is now accepting nominations for its 2017 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year. Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s small businesses for their contributions to their local communities, and to our nation’s economy.

By Doris Lessenden

I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me.  Jesus in John 14.6