Colorado State Fair Entertainment Series Announced

Tickets go on Sale June 22 at 10am

The 2016 Colorado State Fair entertainment series includes a diverse, star-studded lineup is scheduled. The stage spotlights will be shining on a variety of shows including country, classic rock, legendary musicians and up-and-coming superstars. Plus, the Budweiser Rodeo Arena will be a centerpiece for entertainment with six nights of rodeo and thrilling, engine-roaring action.

 

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East End Events

By Sharon Scott

Our communities would like to extend their condolences to J.D. Wilson and family on the loss of his brother, Winifred Wilson and to Nadine (Smotherman) Hays and family on the loss of her husband Ray Hays.

How about the rain and snow we received on Friday?  I've heard  reports of 1.2 inches up to 1.6 inches of good moisture.   April showers  bring May flowers!!

We would like to welcome Jim and MaryAnn Richardson back from Arizona, where they spent the winter months.

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Weather Service: When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors

By NWS Staff

Thunderstorms produce some of the most dangerous weather on Earth, Including tornadoes, flash floods, Large hail, and destructive straight-line winds. However, the most dangerous aspect of thunderstorms in Colorado is lightning.

Lightning usually kills and injures more people in Colorado than any other thunderstorm hazard. In 2015 there was one documented fatality and 23 lightning strike survivors in Colorado, some with serious to critical injuries.

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Baca County Chosen as CPW “Partners in the Outdoors” Collaborator of the Year

By Kyle Davidson

When it comes to community interest projects, the people of Baca County don’t let a little thing like lack of funding get in their way, and their determination earned them the 2016 Colorado Parks and Wildlife “Partners in the Outdoors” Collaborator of the Year award.

“Without a doubt, Baca County has no problem putting on the work gloves and doing whatever it takes to get the job done,” said CPW District Wildlife Manager Aaron Bartleson, following the award presentation in Keystone, Colo., Thursday.

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Kiowa County Hospital District Minutes March 22, 2016

The Kiowa County Hospital District and County Board met in regular session on March 22, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bank Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Gary Aughenbaugh.

District Board members present were: Gary Aughenbaugh, Roland Sorensen, Robert Woods, John Negley and Cathryn Anderson.

County Board members present were: Sylvia Shields, Craig Kerfoot, Dennis Pearson, Kim Harris and Lori Shalberg. Voting Members: Shields, Pearson and Shalberg

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A Day in the Life

By Michelle Wyckoff

Kleenex.  It was first introduced in 1924 as a way to remove cold cream.  As far as I can tell, the first cold cream was Ponds or Noxema.  Women have used it as makeup remover, foundation under makeup, lip balm, body lotion, and, wonder of wonders, even men have used it as an exfoliator.

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