This Eads High School Graduation seemed a little more special this year.  Maybe it was in part because of the wonderful prelude music played by pianist Leisha Peck and senior guitarist, Rhett Uhland, singing and playing his own composition, “Always Coming Home.”  The speeches given by seniors: the welcoming by Chance Fowler, Salutatorian, Cameron Crow, Valedictorian, Fred Turner, and the farewell by Micah Crawford were delivered clearly.

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Monday, May 29, in recognition of Memorial Day, and as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to noon.

The full text of the president’s proclamation:

THE WHITE HOUSE

For Immediate Release May 24, 2017

MEMORIAL DAY

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The Memorial Day weekend and kickoff to summer wraps up with a warm, sunny Sunday ahead of an unsettled pattern – with regular chances of rain and storms - settling in starting Monday.

A 2013 report indicated that 38 percent of smartphone users have been victims of cybercrime. This rate is expected to grow with mobile threats on the rise. To help fight this cybersecurity risk, the Department of Homeland Security developed the Stop.Think.Connect program. The following mobile tips are from their Mobile Security Tip Card.

Windy Wilson looked through the notions aisle at the store and finally picked out the package of needles he wanted. Big ones. The big ones are easier to thread and it’s harder to drop them and stick yourself.

Mrs. Andrews walked past him with her shopping cart.

“Going to do some sewing, Windy?”

“Oh hi there, Miz Andrews. Well … you know how it is. Gotta have a modiclum of needles around in case a cow cuts herself up on a bobwire fence.”

“Oh I see,” she said, wandering off.

55 Percent Increase in Alzheimer's Disease Deaths