Wheat harvest is upon on us!  It is an exciting time out here in rural Colorado and that includes the increased farm traffic on the roads.  It is important for all of us to remain alert and considerate of each other.  Here are some tips to keep in mind:

Tips for Rural Drivers

KIOWA COUNTY

COMMISSIONER MEETING

JUNE 29, 2017 MEETING DATE

APPOINTMENTS:

(January 8, 1927 - June 21, 2017)

Ellen Modrene Lynn was born on January 8, 1927 in Eads, CO to Clara and James Lynn. She was fifth in line in a family of eight children. She attended twelve years of school in Eads. Ellen met and married the love of her life, Paul Simmons, and they were married April 27, 1945 in Tribune, KS. This union was blessed with four children: Paul Jr., Russel, Joyce, and Cheryl.

The Eads Senior Citizens who came to the monthly lunch thoroughly enjoyed the beef brisket that Rod and Dana Brown donated to the group. Darryl Stolzenberger smoked the brisket for Gail to serve. She also made warm wheat rolls and baked cheese hash brown casserole. Joyce Berry gave us an update on the future Senior Center across the street which is now two vacant gutted brick buildings. She said that Cindy McCloud is working on some new grants.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering families a chance to get up in the mountains, learn outdoor skills and have fun during a free weekend getaway they will never forget.

Register now for the annual CPW Southeast Region Outdoor Adventure Weekend, July 28-30 at a private ranch near Victor in Teller County.

Cooler temperatures will persist Sunday for eastern Colorado, with potential for thunderstorms, while the west will continue to see much warmer temperatures.

Yuma county was receiving rain from isolated thunderstorms early Sunday morning, along with some pea-size hail. The storm system was moving quickly into Kansas.

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