The Kiowa County Commissioner's regular meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Richard Scott on October 11, 2018. Oswald opened the meeting with prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Those attending were:

Richard Scott, Commissioner 

Cindy McLoud, Commissioner 

Donald Oswald, Commissioner 

Patricia Roper, Deputy County Clerk 

Tina Adamson, Administrator

McLoud moved and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the minutes with the amended corrections. Motion carried. 

Our communities extend their condolences to the family of Lori Shalberg, who passed away a week ago Sunday. A huge crowd of family, friends and co-workers attended Lori's funeral last Friday at the Plainview School. Lori was well known by many -- she never knew a stranger and thoroughly enjoyed visiting. She will sadly be missed by all who knew her -- but never forgotten.

Dear EarthTalk: Considering all the well-publicized problems with plastic in our oceans, do you think that plastic has any kind of future? -- Lea Mauduit, via EarthTalk.org

Jacob E. Diel

June 17, 1934 – October 27, 2018

Eads resident and retired longtime Eads High School educator Jacob Diel passed away in his home October 27, 2018, at the age of 84. He was born June 17, 1934 in Monte Vista.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff immediately following this Saturday's shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Colorado flags will remain lowered on all public buildings until sunset Wednesday, October 31, to honor the victims.

U.S. President Donald Trump has also issued a proclamation ordering flags lowered at public buildings across the nation and at embassies and other federal facilities around the world.

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Jacob E Diel

June 17, 1934 - October 27, 2018

Funeral services are pending.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

• NOVEMBER 12^th– USDA SERVICE CENTER CLOSEDin observance of VETERAN’S DAY 
• NOVEMBER 13^th- FARM LOAN Personnel in Eads Service Center County Committee Meeting – TBA
• NOVEMBER 15^th- ACREAGE REPORTING DEADLINE – 2019 planted wheat, alfalfa and triticale
• DECEMBER 1^st- NAP COVERAGE DEADLINE- NATIVE GRASS 
• DECEMBER 31, 2018