Colorado has seen a sharp increase in the number of cases of West Nile virus diagnosed in 2016. People, animals and mosquito pools have tested positive from the following counties this season: Adams, Arapahoe, Bent, Boulder, Denver, Douglas, El Paso, Gunnison, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Morgan, Rio Blanco and Weld. So far this year, 13 cases of human West Nile virus have been reported, including one death.
By Michelle Wyckoff
Remote Area. Described by Google as “a remote and isolated community that is either a long distance from highly populated settlements or lacking in transportation links that are typical in more populated areas.” Described by me as Arlington, Colorado.
By Betsy Markey, SBA’s Region VIII Administrator
Over the years I have talked with dozens of entrepreneurs about why they took on the challenge of starting their own small business. Many wanted to create niche markets for a new product or service; some simply saw small business ownership as a way to replace lost income streams due to unemployment or retirement. No matter what the reason, it is critical to create a clearly defined vision for where you want your business to be one year, two years, or three years in the future.
Canyons & Plains of Southeast Colorado will hold its regional meeting at 232 Main Street in Ordway Colorado.(Opera House) on Thursday, August 11th in Crowley County. The presentation will be a photo presentation of some of the summer activities and events that were held in Crowley County. Jerry Davis will give us a briefing on the upcoming Pedal the Plains
August
15-16 - Teacher Pre-Service
17 - K-12 First Day of School
19 – K-12 School in Session
19 – Back to School Night
29 – Pre-School First Day
September
8 – NO School (Voluntary Field Trip)
23 – K-12 School in Session
23 – P/T Conf. 2:30-6:30pm (Students Dismissed at 2:00pm
Adobe Creek Reservoir
Fishing is fair to good for channel catfish, bullheads, and carp. The lake is lowering for irrigation, but the lake is still fairly high. Both high water boat ramps are usable. The low-water boat ramps are still submerged.
Arkansas River Headwaters
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for shooting and killing cattle north of Hugo.
In a social media post, the office states, “If you know something, say something. It is time to evaluate your loyalty to this [criminal].”
Anyone with information can contact the Sheriff’s Office at 719-743-2426.
Summer is slowing down and coming to a close, which means that in just a few short weeks Lamar Community College will begin its fall semester. Registration is well underway and most courses will begin the week of August 22.
Current LCC students should set up a meeting with their advisor to plan their next semester and make sure they are on track. Any new students interested in registering for classes are encouraged to call 719-336-1590 to set up a meeting with an admissions counselor.
by handlewithcare.com
In this time of great change and uncertainty, crisis situations seem to be growing at a rapid speed. The emotional turmoil and negative behavior that is on the rise, spanning from verbal abuse to physical assault, is requiring schools and agencies to intervene more often for the safety and protection of the students, staff and clients. Schools and agencies have a responsibility to train their staff to safely and effectively deal with reasonably foreseeable situations.
