15 Years Ago

October 27, 2006

• The Eads volleyball team was 15-5 going into to district tournament, but the year was over in three short games in the first round of tournament play.
• Wild Horse Roundup- Curtis Schrimp: They show and talk about the trees color in the mountains, but never mention the beautiful colors on the trees along Big Sandy Creek. There can’t be any prettier no matter where you go.

25 Years Ago

October 25, 1996

• The Prowers County District Attorney’s office has failed to shut down the operation of at least 12 slot machines at a Lamar Elks Lodge, the Colorado Council on Compulsive Gambling charged.

40 Years Ago

October 23, 1981

• Mr. & Mrs. Deward Anderson were the recipients of “Meritorious Service” award for their many years of good works in 4-H at the 4-H Banquet.

50 Years Ago

October 22, 1971

• A tornado touches down southwest of Eads causing estimate $40,000 damage, scattering debris over the prairie.
• The state highway department opened bids for work on the interchange U.S highway 40 and 287 at Kit Carson.