November 2021 chickens and eggs report for the USDA mountain states region.

Billie Lorraine Gibbs

July 2, 1931 - December 14, 2021

Billie Lorraine (Burnham) Gibbs was born in Jetmore, Kansas, July 2, 1931, to Ralph “Shorty” and Esther (Sinclair) Burnham. She was the youngest of four children.

Billie attended school in Jetmore, and, on January 5, 1949, she married Joe Paul Gibbs. To this union there were six children. In the fall of 1959, the family moved to Colorado. 

Ralph "Sid" Sidney Gibbs

January 10, 1957 - December 21, 2021

Funeral services are pending.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

Betty L Mahlberg

June 21, 1930 - December 21, 2021

Funeral services are pending.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

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Groups concerned about the safety of wireless technology and devices - such as cell phones, cell towers and smart meters - petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to study the issue and set health standards to regulate the industry.

Apples are sandwiched between two cinnamon crumb layers for a delicious treat.

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Advocates for independent rural farmers are urging state lawmakers to beef up mom-and-pop meat processing and storage capacity using American Rescue Plan dollars.