Kiowa County

Pearls of faith from Pastor Richard Zabriskie.

Birthdays

October 18

• Hayden Polk
• Chloe Wooden
• Milton Watts
• Chris Lane
• Judy Fischer

October 19

• Robert Lee Walker

October 20

• Colby Stoker
• Travis Darnell
• David Engelhardt
• Justin Crow

October 21

• Robin Musgrave
• Kaleih Aguirre
• Jace Rouse
• Sawyer Uhland
• Saylor Uhland
• Barrett Archer
• Delton Eikenberg
• Whitnee Scannell

DATA

• Cases: 145 
• Hospitalizations: 8
• Deaths: 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 10/12/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID Test.

• CASES PAST 7 days: 12 (1 vaccinated)
• CASES PAST 14 days: 16 (3 vaccinated)

ALL hospitalizations and deaths in Kiowa County were in people who were not vaccinated.

Jay Dee Matthews

January 8, 1947 - October 11, 2021

Jay Dee was born January 8, 1947, in Burlington, and passed away October 11, 2021.

After his father passed away, Jay Dee decided to make Jesus Lord of his life. His friend and business partner, James Greer, had the privilege of baptizing him.

The regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on September 30, 2021; at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Donald Oswald. Robertson opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.

Those in attendance: 

Photo of the week for October 15, 2021, from the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Autumn leaves - Jeanne Sorensen.

Due to COVID-19 exposure, we have had to quarantine several students at the elementary and middle school.  The parents/guardians of these students have been notified via email of their status and of the quarantine days.

School has been cancelled at Eads elementary and middle school October 13 and 14.  A final decision about the plan moving forward will be delivered by October 15 via email.

Eads High School is currently on remote-learning status through October 21.

Darla Hill

March 20, 1962 - October 12, 2021

Darla passed away in Pueblo.

No public funeral services being planned at this time.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

Frankie E. Stoker

August 9, 1935 - October 12, 202

Funeral services are pending.

Arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.