By Chris Sorensen
Hot days ahead, with daytime highs in the upper 90s to low 100s, however periods of slight relief are on the way as the Colorado monsoon season begins to build.
Sunday’s high is expected to be around 100. Look for a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms later in the afternoon, continuing into the evening. Lightning and strong wind gusts will be the primary risks.
The Regular Meeting of the Kiowa County Commissioners was called to order at 9:05 a.m. on June 30, 2016. Scott opened the meeting with prayer and Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were:
By Slim Randles
The closed-season school board meeting was called to order half an hour late by its chairman, J. Buckdancer Alcott, because the board members saw Windy Wilson sitting in the audience.
Windy had no children, and he sure as sugar wasn’t a teacher, but he could talk. And he was patiently biding his time. Despite the board’s foot dragging through the agenda, Windy didn’t give up and go home.
How many electronic, internet enabled devices do you have in your home? How often are you, your family, and your children sending and receiving information via the internet?
According to one survey in 2013 there were, on average, 5.3 internet capable devices per person in North America. The same study reports that by 2018 the use of the internet in North America will increase 3.3 times. By 2018 “the average internet household will generate 150.7 gigabytes of internet traffic per month.
By Pastor Rich Z
QUIET VS SHOUTS
“The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.” Ecclesiastes 9:17
By Chris Sorensen
The National Weather Service issued a series of tornado warnings for eastern Kiowa County Friday afternoon. The first warning was issued shortly before 2:30 p.m. for a storm with a radar-confirmed tornado 13 miles north of Towner. The warning was renewed twice before being allowed to expire.
A severe thunderstorm warning was also issued mid-way through the tornado activity.
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper Friday ordered flags to remain at half-staff to honor the victims of the attack in Nice, France, and as proclaimed by President Barack Obama. Flags should be lowered until Tuesday, July 19 at sunset.
The full text of the president’s proclamation:
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release June 15, 2016 HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE ATTACK IN NICE, FRANCE
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife says that it found a deer that was infected with Chronic Wasting Disease just east of the city of Montrose in Game Management Unit 65.
The deer, found last spring, died on private property. The disease was confirmed by Colorado State University’s western slope veterinary lab.
By Eads USDA Service Center Staff
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
• CCC-633EZ Page 1 – Loan Deficiency Payment (LDP) agreement and request – MUST BE SIGNED AND ON FILE WITH FSA OFFICE BEFORE SELLING THE GRAIN.
• 2nd Tuesday each month - Farm Loan personnel in Kiowa County FSA Office.
Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) announced Friday (July 15, 2016) the Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded Pueblo, Colorado $1,031,960 to expand the Pueblo Convention Center. According to the EDA, the grant will “create 150 jobs and leverages $85 million in private investment.”
