The Weisbrod Hospital Auxiliary had productive meetings in June and July

when they met for lunch at J J’s Ranch House Restaurant.  Treasurer Loretta Seibel gave reports of financial accounts.  The Auxiliary appreciates donations for memorials as for former member, Betty Holthus.   The ladies bought blooming plants and some vegetables which the residents and staff help water.  Maintaince man, Jose Hernandez, built two tall wooden boxes which the Auxiliary bought the materials for.  Some of the residents really do prize these boxes for plants.

RESOLUTION 2018-4

RESOLUTION VACATING A PORTION OF A CERTAIN ROADWAY LOCATED WITHIN THE ORIGINAL TOWN OF BRANDON, COUNTY OF KIOWA, STATE OF COLORADO

WHEREAS,it is necessary to the health, safety and welfare of the residence of Kiowa County, Colorado to vacate the following described roadway, and WHEREAS, it further is in the best interest of Kiowa County to vacate said portion, and

John Merson spent nearly four decades patrolling Colorado lakes as a park ranger, saving lives, teaching boating safety to fellow rangers and park visitors alike and, most important, making the waters safe for boaters, anglers and all visitors.

Even after he retired from Colorado Parks and Wildlife in 2010, Merson kept up the watch, returning each summer to Lake Pueblo State Park to work as a seasonal boat ranger. 

The Kiowa County Commissioner's regular meeting was called to order on June 28, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Richard Scott. Oswald opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance: 

Richard Scott, Chairman 

Cindy McLoud, Commissioner 

Donald Oswald, Commissioner 

Delisa Weeks, County Clerk 

Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Oswald moved and McLoud seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried. 

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is hosting a telephone town hall Tuesday, July 24, for the residents of Baca, Bent, Crowley, Custer, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Kiowa, Las Animas, Otero, Park, Prowers, Pueblo and Teller counties. This call will include a discussion of transportation matters in Southern Colorado and provide a forum for people to ask questions.  

I did not care for the first two “Hotel Transylvania” movies. Basically I felt that Adam Sandler’s style of humor had run its course, and even doing something as unique as applying it to animated monster movies couldn’t make it interesting again. Both films got a One and a Half Star rating out of me (the equivalent of a C- now that I use letter grades) and I remember seriously considering giving One Star to the second film. So “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” was one of the least-anticipated viewings on my summer watchlist.

Winter wheat harvest continued to progress ahead of average due to hot and dry conditions last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA.

Precipitation was isolated across Colorado last week with some areas receiving substantial amounts and others receiving none. According to the latest U.S. Drought monitor report, severe to exceptional drought conditions expanded in western and southern counties.

The Regular Meeting of the Town of Eads Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Shields, Tuesday June 12, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall. Robin Fox, Town Clerk, took roll call:

Mayor – Joe D. Shields- present

Trustees – Present – Justin McLoud, Kathy McCracken, Terry Riley, Dennis Pearson, Lisa Trigilio, and Priscilla Waggoner

Absent – 

Town Clerk- Robin Fox –Present

Assistant Clerk- Shealynn McCracken-Present

Our communities would like to express their condolences to the family of Gregg Brakey, who passed away unexpectedly this past week.

Dear EarthTalk: Are modern-day hunting practices having any noticeable evolutionary or behavioral effects on wildlife populations? -- Bill Cochrane, New York, NY