When people talk about waste, images of discarded highway trash and bags floating in the wind often come to mind. But in reality, litter only makes up a fraction of the total trash produced by each country. The real culprit is usually the construction industry, where excavations, roadwork, and demolitions create tons of fodder for landfills. It should come as no surprise, then, that the countries that produce the most waste per capita typically have robust construction industries.

Bob Garver takes a look at "PAW Patrol: The Movie," the latest from Nickelodeon aimed squarely at kids.

This recipe is spiced up using cayenne pepper, ginger, and garlic combined with the sweetness of honey, molassess, and ketchup to create a tasty comfort food. 

Carbon dioxide is the main gas that causes global warming. Through photosynthesis, trees and other plants transform carbon dioxide from the atmosphere into carbohydrates.

MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE! 

Are you ready for the Coordinated Election on November 2, 2021? 

Card of Thanks – Areta Blooding-Laird

I am so humbled to have been given a “Quilt of Valor”, made by Gloria Peck, Shawn Geist & Marilyn Hagans. This is a prestigious honor and deserving for all veterans.

I feel as if my name was moved to the top of a list to have received such an honor.

The people who put in hours of labor and love to construct these master pieces should be praised. Their time & effort to cut, piece and sew take dedicated commitment. I am sure they would accept any donations as there is always material, thread, etc. needed.

The regular meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order on August 12, 2021; at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman, Donald Oswald. Oswald opened the meeting with Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

Those in Attendance:

• Donald Oswald, Chairman
• Howard "Butch" Robertson, Commissioner
• Mike Lening, Commissioner
• Delisa Weeks, County Clerk
• Tina Adamson, Administrator

Minutes: Robertson moved, and Lening seconded the motion to approve the July 29, 2021; minutes as presented. Motion carried.

Colorado statewide fishing report and conditions for August 27, 2021, from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

DATA

• Cases 116
• Hospitalizations 7
• Deaths 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 08/24/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID Test.

(The Center Square) – Colorado parents want their kids learning in-person this fall but are split over how to control the spread of COVID-19, a new survey by Magellan Strategies found.

The survey, which was taken between August 9 to 16, measured the opinions of 516 parents or guardians of K-12 students about COVID-19 policies in schools, vaccination requirements, and subjects of concern for students.