States are getting money from the infrastructure law to plug up the methane-leaking issue of orphan oil wells.

This flavorful dish is a Monday night tradition in many homes. This vegetarian recipe uses dry beans, onion, pepper, and spices.

Your ear canal is lined with skin cells, as well as different glands that release various substances into the canal.

Birthdays

February 14

• Noah Kliesen
• Yonda Lynne Leonard
• Billy Jack Tate
• Teri Ellis
• Max Owens Jr.

February 15

• Lani Robertson

February 16

• Leanna Collins
• Kevin Eksterowicz
• Peyton Coen

February 17

• Brandon Ferris
• Hazel Krueger
• Beau McMillan
• Jessica Richardson

February 18

• Kas Stewart
• Ivy Ellicott

February 19

• Mary Lou Williams
• Tracey Weeks
• Katherine Addison Ban

The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin work to add four passing lanes on US 287 between Kit Carson and Lamar. This work is set to begin Monday, February 14, and is expected to be completed in February 2023. 

Two northbound passing lanes will be added between MP 94 to MP 96 (North of Lamar) and MP 114 to 116 (North of Love’s Travel Stop in Eads). Two southbound passing lanes will be added between MP 110.9 to MP 112.4 (Near the Cobblestone Inn & Suites in Eads) and MP 120 to 122 (South of Kit Carson). 

The Regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on January 27, 2022; at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Oswald opened the meeting with Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance:

• Donald Oswald, Chairman
• Howard Butch Robertson, Commissioner
• Mike Lening, Commissioner
• Delisa Weeks, County Clerk
• Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Minutes: Robertson moved, and Lening seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2022 meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Dear Dietitian,

I have gastroparesis, and it’s causing a lot of pain. My doctor gave me a list of foods to avoid, but I still have problems. Do you have any suggestions?

Dorothy

Dear Dorothy,

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RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

BOARD MEETING-December 16, 2021

The Kiowa County Hospital District and County Board met in special session on December 16, 2021, at 9:05 am at the Kiowa County Courthouse Meeting Room.

District Board members present were: Craig Kerfoot, Mary Eikner, Claire Prince, and Ken Flory.

Absent - Kevin Davis.

County Board members present were: Karl Eikenberg. Absent - Pam Cole.

Breakfast

• February 14: Pancakes, Juice, Milk, Fruit
• February 15: Omelets, Toast, Milk, Sausage
• February 16: Biscuits and Gravy, Juice, Milk, Fruit
• February 17: French Toast, Sausage, Juice, Milk, Fruit

Lunch

• February 14: Super Nachos, Fresh Broccoli, Pineapple, Garlic Bread, Brownies, Strawberry Milk
• February 15: Chicken Drummies, Lettuce, Ham, Cheese, Roll, Strawberries, Che