Linda Eder Becomes Independent Distributor with Goldshield Elite
July 13, 2007
Eads resident, Linda Eder, recently became an independent distributor with Goldshield Elite as a direct seller of health and wellness nutritional products. more...

Goldshield Elite markets a complete line of health and wellness nutritional products, specializing on cardiovascular health. Its distributors, also known as Members, run their own home-based businesses, full- or part-time, helping others to enrich their lives by maximizing health, longevity and financial freedom.

Community Marketplace Set to Resume
June 29, 2007
The Eads Chamber of Commerce annual Community Marketplace will resume Saturday, July 7, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and will be held every Saturday thereafter through the end of September. The Marketplace will again be held at Eads City Park and there is no fee for either selling or buying products at the Marketplace.

Sellers are reminded that pursuant to Health Department regulations, baked goods must be individually wrapped and sold as they are wrapped. Additionally, eggs and any meat products must be kept in an ice chest or a cooler. There is no special packaging required for ...more...

From Past Issues:
In-depth Bone Density Test at Eads Clinic
June 22, 2007
DEXA Bone Mineral Density Studies will be available at the Eads Clinic every fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. starting on June 27 2007.

Osteoporosis is a disease that increases bone loss. Bones become thin and porous. This can result in loss of height or a hump on the back; chronic pain; loss of movement caused by fractures; and a higher risk of hip fractures - which can have ...more....

18 Graduate from Eads High School in 2007
June 8,  2007
The Class of 2007 went through commencement exercises on Sunday, May 20, 2007 in front of a capacity crowd in the Eads High School gymnasium. The class, consisting of 18 students strong, was presented to School Board President, William Woelk, by Eads School District Superintendent Glenn Smith for confirmation of degrees earned. Next came speeches from the class Salutatorian, Bethany Kerfoot, who spoke about her memories with classmates and her family, and the Valedictorian, Sanket Merchant, who made the analogy of his class being a puzzle whereby each piece (member of the class) was important to creating the overall picture.

Eastern Colorado City Enthusiastic About Helping Neighbors with Benefit
June 1,  2007
Whitney Hansen of Blue River Promotions and Burlington Chamber of Commerce President Melissa Clapper, invite everyone to "Red Dirt on the High Plains" to be held on Saturday, June 2nd. The neighbors helping neighbors event begins at 5:00 p.m. MDT at Old Town, 420 South 14th Street, in Burlington, Colorado.

Hansen Brings Home Gold in Shot Put
May 25,  2007
Talli Hansen brought a gold state championship medal home to Eads after she won the shot put at the state meet in Pueblo. Despite being hampered by a sore knee, she unleashed an incredible throw Fridaymorning and won the event. Hansen was in third place going intothe finals, but she did not stay there for long. Her second throw in the finals measured 39’ 9" and not only smashed her own school record, it won the state title. Hansen had improved her school record the previous week at the regional meet, but added more than two feet to that record with her state-winning toss.

Three Athletes Going to State Track
May 11,  2007
Lori Weirich, Talli Hansen and Chevaun Glover will represent Eads High School at the 1A/2A State Track and Field Championships in Pueblo. Weirich’s discus throw of 103’ 4.5" was long enough for third place at the Regional Track and Field Meet held in Springfield on May 10.

Youth Fishing Day at Jackson’s Pond a Success
May 11,  2007
On Friday, May 4, the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) stocked 500 rainbow trout in Jackson’s Pond. On Saturday, May 5, 55 youngsters tried to encourage the fish from the waterwith fishing poles and reels and other fishing gear given away by the DOW. Funding for additional prizes was provided by the Central Kiowa County Recreation District. Judging from the smiles on the faces and the stories being told, the kids had a great time.