DATA

• Cases: 103 
• Hospitalizations: 6
• Deaths: 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 06/15/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID Test

A diagnosis of prediabetes can be overwhelming and create many questions. Here are some of the facts you need about your diet.

Colorado crop progress and condition report for the week ending June 13, 2021, from the USDA.

Beatrice Lucille Harwig

November 7, 1920 - June 14, 2021

Beatrice Harwig of Kit Carson passed away June 14, 2021. A celebration of life is pending.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

Some New Mexican ranchers who have suffered damage from growing elk herds are suing the state’s Department of Game and Fish for lack of protection and for not allowing them to sell hunting permits.

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the regulatory agency that manages Texas’ power grid, said tight grid conditions are expected this week due to high number of forced generation outages

Try this veggie side dish with different variations by adding combinations of your favorite veggies - grated carrots, spinach, cauliflower, or broccoli all work.  You can serve this dish with applecause or sour cream.

The federal government released more data Tuesday that showed rising inflation, alarming economists and casting more doubt on hopes of a post-COVID economic boom.

Kiowa County Hospital District & County Board Meeting April 27, 2021

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

BOARD MEETING

April 27, 2021

The Kiowa County Hospital District and County Board met in regular session on April 27, 2021 at

6:31 p.m. at Cobblestone Inn Meeting Room and via Zoom.

District Board members present were: Mary Eikner, Sylvia Shields, Craig Kerfoot and Meghan Buck. Absent - Cathryn Anderson (called).

David L. LaCost

February 21, 1947 - June 10, 2021

Graveside Services for Lamar resident David LaCost will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Wiley Cemetery with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating.

Per David’s request there will be no visitation.

Dave was born on February 21, 1947, at Lamar to Lester and Freda (McCracken) LaCost, and passed away at the Weisbrod Memorial County Nursing Home in Eads June 10, 2021, at the age of 74.