By Lakota Roberson, Eads FFA Chapter Secretary
The Eads FFA Chapter is hosting its annual oyster fry and Hired Hand Auction on February 24, 2017, in the Eads High School gym at 6:00 p.m. Come enjoy Rocky Mountain oysters, chicken strips, coleslaw, fries, and many other sides and desserts. All FFA members are required to attend and sell their labor in the auction.
The Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Fifteenth Judicial District Drug Task Force, has announced the recovery of a stolen pickup, which was located in Eads February 10.
Drugs and drug paraphernalia were located in the vehicle.
Three adults were arrested in connection with vehicle recovery.
Further details will be released as they become available.
Makes: 6 Servings
This is a delicious way to use ground beef. You can also use ground beef in patties or in mixed dishes with vegetables.
Ingredients
1⁄2 pound egg noodles (uncooked)
nonstick cooking spray
1 pound ground beef
1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes (drained, about 15 ounces)
3⁄4 cup light sour cream
1 teaspoon dried basil (if you like)
3⁄4 cup low-fat cheddar (or mozzarella cheese)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Arkansas River Headwaters
Along with other western states in cooperation with the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Colorado Parks & Wildlife has conducted an east slope survey of black-tailed prairie dogs. Images collected on airplane flights in the summer of 2015 were used to map occupied habitat throughout eastern Colorado and the findings are proving positive for these prairie dwellers.
There will be a good-luck send off for Eads High School wrestlers Rhett Uhland, Chance Fowler and Trevor Randel Wednesday, February 15, at noon.
The trio is headed to the state wrestling tournament.
Well-wishers can gather at the bus barn to show support and wish the wrestlers good luck.
Brackets for the three are attached below this article.
Congressman Ken Buck has announced the 2017 Congressional Art Competition for the Fourth Congressional District. The theme this year is “America the Beautiful.” High school students from the Fourth District are encouraged to submit an original work of art for the contest. Submitted works will be displayed during the month of April at Centennial Park Library in Greeley as part of the exhibition. On April 14, the winners of the competition will be announced at an awards ceremony, also held at Centennial Park Library. The winning work will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year.
By Ben Rowley
The rugged independence of rural life provides a fertile environment for entrepreneurship, but rural economies depend on more than just sheer grit and determination to succeed.
by Dr. Norm Dalsted, Professor and Extension Farm/Ranch Management Economist.
