By Chris Sorensen

After two relatively warm days to start the new year, temperatures will drop below the freezing mark at least through Friday night.

Sunday and Monday will be mostly sunny with above-seasonal highs in the mid- to upper 40s. Overnight lows will be in the low teens to 20s.

Once the temperature drops below freezing Monday night, don’t look for warmer temperatures to return before Saturday as a cold air mass drops into the area. The high will be in the mid- to upper 20s Tuesday and Wednesday, with overnight lows falling to the mid-single digits.

Can you catch this invisible killer? Carbon Monoxide, or CO, is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness and death. Cooking and heating are the most common causes of Carbon Monoxide poisoning at home. Installing Carbon Monoxide detectors throughout your home is the best way to prevent poisoning from this silent killer.

By Slim Randles

Doc wasn’t really sure just why he woke up so early this morning and went outside. It was cold, of course, as the first day of any new year is supposed to be. He and Mrs. Doc had watched some television of the parties taking place around the world, but then, about 11, he began thinking of the mystery he was reading, and how comforting and nice it is to lie in bed and read each night as part of a years-old routine.

So he went to bed and read. Mrs. Doc came in a few minutes later.

By Pastor Rich Z

ERADICATE POVERTY?

Jesus said that you have the poor with you always. We will never erase poverty but there is good reason to help the poor. “If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord-and he will repay you!” Proverbs 19:17

In Case You Missed It: Article Roundup for December 31

Articles and information posted over the past week:

In observance of New Year’s Day, many state offices will be closed Monday, January 2, 2017.

State driver’s license offices, the Department of Public Health and Environment’s vital records office and executive branch departments will be among the facilities closed Monday.

Many of Colorado’s state parks will be open but the visitor centers and administrative offices will be closed. State troopers will be patrolling the highways and Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be working as necessary.

Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting Minutes – December 13

The Regular Kiowa County Commissioners meeting was called to order by Chairman Richard Scott on December 13, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Oswald opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance:

One of our most popular features over the past 15 years - a full-page color photo on the front of the Kiowa County Press showing various impressions of life in Kiowa County. While a limited number of copies continue to be printed and distributed each week at Kiowa Healthmart, COOP C-Store in Eads, Haswell Propane, and Thunderbird Petroleum, we wanted to bring this feature to our online readers as well.

Shown below - the front page of the December 30, 2016, Kiowa County Press - Checking out antique farm equipment. Photo by Chris Sorensen.

Makes: 6 Servings

With two little ones in the house, I’m always looking for ways that I can introduce them to new flavors and textures of foods and beverages. This sparkling cider recipe does just that! The 100% apple juice is familiar and adds a touch of sweetness, while the cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon introduce them to new spices. The bubbles from the sparkling water also provide a fun new feeling for their mouth. Adults will enjoy this beverage too! ~Liz, CNPP Nutritionist

Ingredients

2 cups 100% apple juice

1⁄2 teaspoon star anise

Birthdays

January 1

Chad Ray

Chad Krentz

Bylie Jo Beeson

January 2

Neil Lane

Charlie Sawyer

Michael Stewart

Russ Engstrom

Amber Kopasz

Rhonda Koehn

Jared Splitter

Eugene Splitter

January 3

Olivia Specht

Lacy Webster

Kristina Uhland

Rhett Uhland

Judy Weeks

Finley Higgins

January 4

Toryn Neugebauer