Prairie Pines Assisted Living in Eads is expecting to ask Kiowa County voters to continue a 3.82 mill levy, which will be used to continue paying down construction debt and defray some operating expenses. The request is slated to be on the ballot in November.
Technicians are expected to begin refurbishment work on the National Weather Service’s Pueblo radar site Wednesday morning to replace original breakers and cables with new, modern fuses and cables.
The nation’s weather radar network is undergoing a series of upgrades and replacements intended to extend the useful life of sites for another decade or more.
For the second consecutive year, Prairie Pine Assisted Living Center in Eads will be holding a raffle, with proceeds going toward facility improvements and repairs.
Top prizes from the $25 tickets are $5,000, $2,500, and $1,500, with additional prizes also up for grabs. The drawing will be held November 23, 2018. Winners will not need to be present at the drawing.
Last year, Richard Glover was the grand prize winner, receiving over $5,800. A full list of winners is available here.
Conditions last week were generally ideal for fieldwork, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. Harvest and maturity of several crops proceeded well ahead of the average.
Learn how to do capture amazing wildlife photos in Photographing Wildlife: When, Where, & Howwith the Rocky Mountain Conservancy – Field Institute September 14-16. This class will introduce photographers off all experience levels to acceptable methods for approaching wild subjects, and the photographic equipment and techniques to further understanding, development and enjoyment of making great wildlife images.
Dear EarthTalk: You never hear anything about ozone depletion anymore. Have we solved this problem and if so why can’t we get a handle on global warming as well? -- Lia Smith, Reno, NV
Global warming is certainly a hot subject in the news right now, what with all the oppressive weather we’ve been having, but it doesn’t mean we’ve solved the myriad other environmental problems facing us.
As you enjoy everything the annual Kiowa County Fair offers this week, take a moment to read how it all began in the article below from 1921. Remember to thank the fair board members when you see them (they will be running everywhere!) – they work throughout the entire year to make the week a special one for everybody.
