Dear EarthTalk: My vet tells me my 18-year-old cat is nearing the end of her life and I’m wondering what my options are for a green-friendly burial?                   -- Sandy Monroe, New York, NY

With drought conditions continuing over one-third of the state, The United States Department of Agriculture and Small Business Administration have added seven more counties to the list receiving primary disaster designations from the two agencies. Primary counties now account for 31 of Colorado’s 64 counties. Eleven more are eligible for assistance as neighboring counties.

“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.” Nahum

Betty Holthus

May 4, 1934 - May 24, 2018

Betty Jean Holthus passed in peace May 24, 2018, at the age of 84. She was born May 4, 1934, in Denver, Colorado, to Auster (Pat) and Gladys Patton.  

15 Years Ago

May 30, 2003

• Keith Crow was the only person to submit a letter of interest to fill a RE-1 board position.
• We, the members of the band “Startin’ From Scratch”, past and present, would like to express our appreciation to the many people of both communities allowing us to do your gig.

25 Years Ago

June 2, 1993

When you visit a Colorado State Park this summer, do more than simply as a park ranger for directions to the firewood or for tips on good hikes in the park.

Ask a ranger to tell you some war stories. Ask for their “you had to be there” stories.
The things they can tell you – the funny, scary, heart-wrenching encounters they’ve experienced on the job – will be more frightening than any ghost story you might swap with friends around your campfire that night.

Here are a couple of mine.

Another hot, dry week is in store for Kiowa County.

Sunday will be the coolest day of the week, with high temperatures in the mid-80s expected before dropping off to the mid-50 overnight.  A south wind will increase to 15-20 miles per hour, potentially reaching gusts to 30 mph during the evening. There is a slim chance of seeing showers and thunderstorms between late evening and midnight as a disturbance moves across the state.

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A sure way to put your foot in your mouth is by “Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.” Proverbs 18:13 NLT