Charles Gray Howard 

(April 8, 1926 - November 30, 2017) 

Charles Gray Howard was born on April 8, 1926, in Jessamine, Kentucky, and passed from this life on November 30, 2017, at Cheyenne Manor in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, where he had lived for several years since moving there from Eads, Colorado.

Charles is survived by his daughter, Angela Howard (Jim) Blain of Seabrook, Texas.

The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body that was discovered in the White River near Rangely Wednesday.

Sunday continues the recent trend of above-average temperatures, though a system moving later in the day will push temperatures closer to seasonal averages starting Monday and continuing at least through mid-week. While heavier snow will mainly be confined to northweast Colorado for now, it's a great time to brush up on your winter driving preparations.

Eastern Plains

Upper 60s are in store for the northeast and east central portions of the state Sunday, while the southeast will see low 70s.

“Ahhh! Coffee!” said our resident cowboy, Steve, raising his cup at the philosophy counter. “Let’s raise our cups to whichever Brazilian came up with this stuff.”

Very slowly, Herb Collins stood with his cup of coffee there in the midst of culture and education at the Mule Barn truck stop.

“Actually, Steve,” Herb said, in his most professorial tone, “his name was Kaldi. He lived in Ethiopia.”

And here Herb grinned fiendlishly at Steve. “And he was a sheepherder!”

“No way, Herb!”

FIVE WORDS FOR WEALTH

Here are two, “The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.” Proverbs 13:4,11

Winter in Colorado, as we all know, means a hodge-podge of weather: snow, mud, wind and a lot of sunshine.

While Colorado’s crazy winter weather makes it a challenge to dress appropriately each day, the muddy, snowy conditions actually are ideal for one of my favorite hobbies: looking for and identifying animal tracks.

Every animal leaves tracks, or something else, behind for us to discover. Looking for the clues and identifying them is fun.

Flu prevention starts with you.   The Centers for Disease Control says “Take 3” Actions to fight the flu.  Taking the time to take care of yourself and your loved ones is not complicated but can greatly impact your health and those within your community. 

Take time to get a flu vaccine.

15 Years Ago

November 29, 2002

• Weisbrod Auxiliary Bazaar was a success with something for everyone.
• Eighty-two kids from six counties converged on Lamar the 4-H District VI NightOwl.

25 Years Ago

November 25, 1992