Larry Dean Wyatt

(August 13, 1949 - January 14, 2017) 

The family of Vi Koch would like to express our sincere appreciation for the dedicated care that was given to her during her stay in the hospital. We would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, and her physical therapist for their kindness, care and compassion in keeping her comfortable.

Thank you to all the staff, past and present, that cared for her while she was at Prairie Pines. She enjoyed each and every one of you.

The following vouchers were paid at the Regular Meetings held on December 13, 2016 and December 29, 2016 to be paid out of 2016 Budget to wit:

COUNTY GENERAL

FAIR BOARD

Jay Stum Mini Bronc Purse     $1,900.00

SOCIAL SERVICES

American Family Life Cancer Insurance Withheld     $247.91

American Fidelity-OK CITY Accident Insurance Withheld      $245.94

Long-time residents of eastern Colorado, including Kiowa County, will tell you that snakes can be out at any time of year, including some of the warmer winter days. Less common, however, would be to spot a lone rattlesnake in the snow. Mike Johnson came across this one on the McBryde Ranch - hoping for a prairie dog meal.

The Towns of Eads and Wiley have entered into an agreement with AirMedCare Network, providing their residents peace of mind in the event of a medical emergency with county-wide membership coverage. 

by Chris Sorensen

(See new article for an update - 12 Earthquakes in 36 Hours)

Eight earthquakes rocked the mountains in Pitkin and Gunnison County area Thursday night according to the United States Geological Surey.

By Eads USDA Service Center Staff

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Breakfast

January 23: Waffles, orange juice, milk, mixed fruit

January 24: Egg patty, toast, sausage, grape juice

January 25: Muffins, yogurt, apple juice, milk, fruit

January 26: Doughnuts, cereal, grape juice, milk, orange

Lunch

January 23: Pizza day

January 24: Italian beef steaks, buttered noodles, oranges, Jell-O cups, milk, fruit and salad bar

January 25: Nachos, lettuce, tomato, cinnamon bread, Mandarin oranges, milk, fruit and salad bar

January 26: Hoagie sandwiches, chips, cookie, apple, milk, fruit and salad bar

By Chris Sorensen

An upper level disturbance near the Four Corners area is expected to move east across the Colorado plains through the day Friday, bringing snow and rain showers to the area into the afternoon and evening hours.

By Chris Sorensen

A week after snow and ice impacted most of the state, Colorado’s drought conditions improved slightly, with two areas of severe drought disappearing.

Western Colorado moved back to normal conditions late last year, while the mountains and eastern plains are still in abnormally dry or worse conditions.