Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has announced that Crowley County Commissioner Gary Gibson of Onley Springs has been re-appointed to the Colorado Coroners Standards and Training Board.

The Colorado Coroners Standards and Training Board develops a curriculum for a training course for new coroners and approves the qualifications of the instructors who teach the course; approves training providers to certify coroners in basic medical-legal death investigation; and approves training providers and programs used to fulfill the annual in-service training requirement.

Three northeast Colorado towns will host the sixth annual Pedal the Plains, a three-day series of bicycle riding options in mid-September, which highlight the rural way of life.

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper announced that Kersey, Keenesburg, and Brush are the three Colorado towns being featured in this year’s ride.  The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg is one of several attractions along the 177-mile route.

“There’s no better way to connect with our rural communities than by taking time out to ride a bike through them,” said Governor Hickenlooper.

By Doris Lessenden

Ladies of the Weisbrod Hospital Auxiliary met at the J J’s Ranch House for lunch and a business meeting on April 9^th. Their next meeting will be May 9^th at 11:00 a.m. We welcome visitors and potential members. President Alice Glover chaired the meeting. She brought her sister, Mary Hood, who is looking for a home to move to in Eads.

April 16-22 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Colorado. We will be brining you a series of tips each day so you can be prepared for the weather ahead. The first article in the series appeared Sunday. NOAA All Hazards Weather Radio is a great way to monitor the weather and receive warnings.

By Doris Lessenden

“And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? Matthew 6:27 So why worry?

Building emergency supply kits, developing emergency plans, and participating in disaster drills are important emergency preparedness activities. Another important part of being prepared includes being financially ready before an emergency happens? 

The National Weather Service wants everyone to be part of a Weather-Ready Nation.  Colorado is an annual host for tornadoes, flash floods, large hail, killer lightning, and wind damage.  Are you weather ready?  Now is the time to make sure you know how to stay safe when severe weather threatens.  Therefore, the week of April 16-22 has been designated Colorado Severe Weather Awareness Week.      

By Chris Sorensen

The spring warmup continues through mid-week, with chances of rain returning to the forecast for southeast Colorado.