The members of the Weisbrod Hospital Auxiliary met at JJ’s Restaurant for lunch and their monthly business meeting July 8. The meeting was chaired by Vice President, Madonna Pollreis. Betty Crow read the minutes, and Loretta Seibel’s treasurer’s report was given. Tonya Lane, Weisbrod staff member reminded, us that we do not call the “nursing home” the Extended Care Unit anymore. The current correct terminology is “Swing Bed South.”

Alaska, Colorado, Virginia, and Washington are amoung the states with the highest median credit card debt.

Phyllis "Peggy" P. Hoffman

June 14, 1955 - July 30, 2019

Phyllis Pauline (Peggy) Hoffman lived in Cheyenne Wells for over 40 years, but her story started in Spearville, Kansas, where she was born June 14, 1955, to Joe P. and Billie L (Burnham) Gibbs. Growing up as the fourth child in a family of six kids, she was shy, quiet, and learned to stand out with her sense of humor, which she got from her father, and her sarcasm that she got from her mom, Billie.

The U.S. central bank's rate cut - the first in more than a decade - could embolden the administration to pursue more reckless policies.

Photo of the week for August 2, 2019, in the Kiowa County, Colorado, Press - One of the vehicles in the Kiowa County Sheriff's fleet.

Birthdays

August 5

• Ryan Dunlap
• Dain Barnett
• Kyle Barnett
• Laura Simpkins
• William Schmidt
• Ty Wilson
• Bret Harkness 
• Casey Knutson
• Jacob Rogers

August 6

• Howard Votruba
• Areta Laird
• Benton Talbert
• Betty Crow
• Kailey Ramsey
• James Bowers
• Sam Nelson
• Gregory Phelps
• Codye Reystead
• Shaleta Voss

August 7

• Jessica Hyman
• Aubriella Higgins
• Ashtyn Coen
• Kiya Jaree Leonard

Look for a wide range of weather conditions this fall across the United States.

Fishing report and conditions across Colorado for the week ending August 2, 2019.