Dear EarthTalk: It seems to me the single biggest potential “environmental” problem we could face—even bigger than global warming or a nuclear war—is a comet or asteroid striking the Earth. Do we currently track these space rocks and if so, how?
U.S. Army Sergeant Jason McClary died December 2 from injuries sustained in Afghanistan.
Vail and Aspen are always good, but they aren’t your only options. This winter season, consider looking towards these skiing towns for an enjoyable trip. [[{"fid":"4803","view_mode":"default","fields":{},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]]
The County Line Rivals had an outstanding weekend as they wrestled in Wiley Friday night for a Dual with Fowler, Boys Ranch, and Limon; and finished up in Holly for the Christmas Tournament against eight other teams getting a first place finish. The Rivals scored 128.5 points to reach the top and Boys Ranch finished with 117.5 for second place.
Lamar Community College’s fall semester has officially come to an end and the holidays are near. The LCC campus will be closed December 25 through January 2, 2019, so that faculty and staff can spend time with their families.
Certain departments on campus will have additional closures including the Library, The Study (LCC’s tutoring center), and Fitness Center.
The Library and The Study closed at the end of the finals week and will reopen again January 7.
Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting November 29, 2018
The Regular Kiowa County Commissioner's Meeting was called to order by Chairman, Richard Scott on November 29, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. Scott opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in Attendance:
Richard Scott, Chairman of the Board Cindy
McLoud, Commissioner
Donald Oswald, Commissioner
Delisa Weeks County Clerk
Patricia Roper, Deputy Clerk
Tina Adamson, County Administrator
Howard Butch Robertson- (Commissioner-Elect)
I didn't write an article this week. Everyone was at the Christmas basketball tournament on Friday and Saturday and at the Sheridan Lake Bible Church for the Christmas program Sunday. So, that seems to sum up what most everyone was doing this week. I probably won't write again until after the new year.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!!
The Angel said, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For there is born to you this day a Savior who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10
Clint Eastwood starts as Earl Stone. His business is suffering and he lives in his truck - and drugs may be next.
Since 2011, the number of big game hunters in the United States has decreased by 20 percent, and the total number of hunters has declined by over 2 million.
