Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) today announced he joined Senator John Thune (R-SD) in introducing the Death Tax Repeal Act, legislation to permanently repeal the federal estate tax, commonly known as the death tax. Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.

October 14, 1955-January 26, 2017

A graveside service for longtime Wiley resident Ruth Ann Esgar, affectionately known as Ruthie, were held Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Wiley Cemetery. A celebration of Ruthie’s life service followed at the Wiley United Methodist Church with Zack Esgar officiating.

Ruthie was born on October 14, 1955 at La Junta, Colorado to Frederick and Jayne Esgar and passed away on January 26, 2017 at her home in Wiley at the age of 61.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Jayne Esgar.

By Sharon Scott

I would like to congratulate Cora Coffman's granddaughter Jordan, who has been accepted at the Air Force Academy, starting this June. This is quite an honor.  Jordan is the daughter of Cecil and Lana Coffman of Trinidad, CO.  Once again, Congrats Jordan and best wishes on your future endeavors.

Cora Coffman and I went to Garden City last Thursday for some shopping and eating out.  That evening, we went over to Deerfield, KS and watched the Plainview girls and boys basketball teams play ball.

I would like to invite parents to the Clothing Closet in the Elementary building this week during parent-teacher conferences.

There are no requirements to receive clothing from us!

I have tons of jackets, hats, scarves, gloves, jeans, shirts and shoes! 

If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email at lindsey.seybold@eadseagles.org

--Lindsey Seybold

This tax season, Lamar Community College is partnering with the Denver-based Piton Foundation to help hard-working families become more financially secure by providing free tax preparation services through the Tax Help Colorado program.  Beginning Tuesday, February 14, IRS-certified LCC students will be available for six days in February to prepare and e-file tax returns free of charge for individuals with household incomes of less than about $54,000 a year.

Tax preparers are trained to ensure the individuals they serve get the best refund possible, as many of them are eligible

By Rhonda Uhland

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper announced this week that Major General H. Michael Edwards, Colorado’s Adjutant General, will retire effective March 31, 2017, upon reaching his mandatory retirement date.

By Chris Sorensen

The warm up over the weekend continues into the coming work week, with temperatures at or above seasonal norms. Rain and snow are unlikely until at least next weekend for Kiowa County.

Barrack Reconstructed at Camp Amache Site

LCC’s Applegarth to Rodeo at Chadron State

Valentine Wine Tasting

Death Notice - Alene Mockelmann

Movie Review - Split

By Slim Randles

There are times when we can tell what’s going on without even seeing it or smelling it. Just take the other morning at the Mule Barn truck stop.

Most of the charter members of the world dilemma think tank were already gathered at the philosophy counter and had had two cups of coffee and solved most of the world’s problems that occurred on page one of the Valley Weekly Miracle.