Lifestyles
As Time Goes By With Rich O'Brian: The Dream Unfolds, Part 1
| Rich and Dianne O'Brian | As Time Goes By With Rich O'Brian
I’m not sure when I started thinking about such a journey, let alone seriously considered the possibility that it might actually come to pass.
Long Time Gone and It Was the Three Bandits, on the Highway, With Their Guns
| Rob Miller, EHS Junior Class of 2001 | Long Time Gone
The following story was written 25 years ago as part of the series created by the Eads High School history project—Kiowa County: A Retrospective at the Dawn of a New Millennium. This series was written by EHS juniors and seniors in 1999—as the new century was about to come on to the scene. Each student chose a subject they were interested in and then through first-hand interviews and primary sources did the research and wrote the article.
Behind the Grindstone: Coffin
| Bill Bunting | Behind the Grindstone
Bob and Sally were on vacation
The road wound around and down
And there at the bottom
Was a quaint little mountain town
The road wound around and down
And there at the bottom
Was a quaint little mountain town
The Slithering Walls, Part 1
| Kelcie Martin | A Sea of Grass
Our little house was on a section of the ranch called the Brown Mill. Our recycled living space was part of the ranch manager package Dad agreed to, so we didn’t pay rent/mortgage, and we didn’t complain.
Long Time Gone and Down on Maine Street
| Grady Weeks | Long Time Gone
The following story was written 25 years ago as part of the series created by the Eads High School history project—Kiowa County: A Retrospective at the Dawn of a New Millennium. This series was written by EHS juniors and seniors in 1999—as the new century was about to come on to the scene. Each student chose a subject they were interested in and then through first-hand interviews and primary sources did the research and wrote the article.
Fair, Finals, and Facile Riding
| Dawni O'Bryan | Happy Trails With Dawni O'Bryan
As I was riding my horse the other evening, the sun was setting and darkness was closing in. I was reminded of the peace that accompanied me as I headed home.
Mrs. Bean’s Bookshelf: This Tender Land
| Judy Bean | Mrs. Bean's Bookshelf
This Tender Land is a novel based on much research of the Depression, US history, and Indian Schools, some dating back to the days of Abe Lincoln. Krueger’s research about the Great Depression and the 1930s gave him a candid look at life of many Americans at that time.
Long Time Gone and the North Chivington School
| Tyrell Richardson | Long Time Gone
The following story was written 25 years ago as part of the series created by the Eads High School history project—Kiowa County: A Retrospective at the Dawn of a New Millennium. This series was written by EHS juniors and seniors in 1999—as the new century was about to come on to the scene.
Long Time Gone: The Unfolding of Weisbrod Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home
| Michael Zimmerman (EHS Junior, Class of 2001) | Long Time Gone
The following story was written 25 years ago as part of the series created by the Eads High School history project—Kiowa County: A Retrospective at the Dawn of a New Millennium. This series was written by EHS juniors and seniors in 1999—as the new century was about to come on to the scene.
Happy Trails with Dawni O'Bryan: Hank, Why Do You Drink?
| Dawni O'Bryan | Happy Trails With Dawni O'Bryan
If you have followed my writing at all, you have noticed that I often refer to songs. I do have a job and don’t just sit around listening to music all day.
Day-to-Day With Doris
| Doris Lessenden | Day-to-Day With Doris
The Eads Chamber of Commerce breakfasts on Thursday and Friday kicked off a great 2023 Kiowa County Fair and activities. President Dennis Pearson and members do thank the volunteer men and women who helped prepare and serve the meals.
Oh Baby, Oh Baby, Oh Baby! First Set of Triplets Born in Eads
| Betsy Barnett | Lifestyles
And just like that on the morning of September 2, 2023 the lives of Greg and Carrie Neal of Eads changed forever when their triplets decided they were ready to meet the parents—and the world—and came nearly two months early. Thankfully, they were all three of good size at three pounds or better, despite coming prematurely.
Long Time Gone: Being a Woman
| Amy Nordquist | Long Time Gone
The following story was written 25 years ago as part of the series created by the Eads High School history project—Kiowa County: A Retrospective at the Dawn of a New Millennium. This series was written by EHS juniors and seniors in 1999—as the new century was about to come on to the scene.
Happy Trails with Dawni O'Bryan: How 'Bout Them Cowgirls
| Dawni O'Bryan | Happy Trails With Dawni O'Bryan
The cowgirls in southwest Kansas and southeast Colorado have a special blessing of having many ladies willing and able to put on competitions on each side of the state line. We love to barrel race, congregate, and live out the cowgirl spirit.
Happy Trails with Dawni O'Bryan: Seasons in the Sun
| Dawni O'Bryan | Happy Trails With Dawni O'Bryan
The seasons are changing in the weather, in rodeo, and in life. For most, these changes are welcome and signify something new and exciting.