Death Notice - Virgil L. Drescher

Virgil L. Drescher

January 3, 1952 - August 28, 2018

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 3, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cheyenne Wells High School (old).  Burial will follow in the Arapahoe Cemetery in Arapahoe, CO.  Visitation will be held Sunday, September 2, 2018, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Brown Funeral Home in Cheyenne Wells.

More Improvement in Southeast Colorado Drought Conditions

Periodic storms across southeast Colorado have contributed to further improvements in drought conditions while the western half of the state continues to see the worst of this year’s impacts.

As much as two inches of rain fell in parts of Las Animas, Baca and Prowers counties, contributing to the improvement for the far southeast.

Most of Crowley County, along with lesser portions of Otero, Bent and Kiowa counties, shifted from extreme to severe drought.

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Eads Schools Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Breakfast

September 3: hash browns, sausage, toast, orange juice, V8, milk, fruit

September 4: egg patty, toast, apple juice, V-8, milk, fruit

September 5: no school

September 6: no school

Lunch

September 3: Bean and cheese burritos, green chili, apple sauce, milk, fruit and salad bar

September 4: chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, orange, rolls, milk, fruit and salad bar

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EarthTalk

Dear EarthTalk: I know that ranchers and environmentalists have traditionally been at odds, but what are some ways they are working together these days? -- Jim H., Boone, IA

Ranchers and environmental advocates haven’t always seen eye-to-eye, but the differences between the two aren’t as extreme anymore, as more and more ranchers have come around to the understanding that taking good care of the land supports both economic stability and environmental health.

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Bent County Sheriff Warning: Counterfeit Money Circulating in the Area

Bent County has recently been flooded with counterfeit bills. The Bent County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to pay close attention to any $5, $10, $20 or $50 bills they receive.

Currency with the serial numbers listed below is likely to be counterfeit. Anyone spotting one of these bills is urged to contact local law enforcement. Do not attempt to use the counterfeit bills – doing so is a crime.

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Flags Lowered to Honor Senator John McCain

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and U.S. President Donald J. Trump have ordered flags lowered to half-staff at public buildings until sunset Sunday, September 2 to honor Arizona Senator John McCain.

Senator McCain died Saturday.

“John McCain dedicated his life to serving this country,” said Governor Hickenlooper. “We (and the world) lost an incredible leader. He could never have imagined how much he’ll be missed.”

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