Colorado’s agricultural landscapes provide the perfect subject for photographers. It’s once again time to capture the “spirit” of Colorado agriculture through pictures. The 21^st annual “Colorado…it’s AgriCultural” photography contest is seeking entries as a way to celebrate the state’s agricultural heritage.

“It is always exciting to see how people capture the beauty of agriculture in photos,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Don Brown. “The diversity of Colorado agriculture truly shines in this contest.”

Lamar Community College is currently accepting vendor applications for the 44^thAnnual Art, Craft & Food Festival set for November 10.  Vendor space is limited, so any interested businesses are encouraged to submit the application as soon as possible to reserve their space.

Vendor applications are available online at lamarcc.edu/about-lcc/communityinvolvement.  Applications are due by October 22.

The Kiowa County Commissioner's Regular meeting was called to order on August 30, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Richard Scott. Scott opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in attendance were:

Richard Scott, Chairman; Cindy McLoud,Commissioner; Donald Oswald,Commissioner; Delisa Weeks, County Clerk; Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Oswald moved and Scott seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Motion carried.

Oswald moved and McLoud seconded the motion to approve the vouchers as presented. Motion carried.

The Kiowa County Hospital District and County Board met in regular session on July 24, 2018 at 6:32 p.m. at the Bransgrove Building Meeting Room.

District Board members present were: Mary Eikner, Sylvia Shields, Cathryn Anderson and Priscilla Waggoner. Absent: Lori Shalberg (called)

County Board members present were: Dennis Pearson, John Negley and Ken Flory. Absent: Craig Kerfoot (called).

Others present: Shannon Dixon, Char Korrell, Cindy McLoud and Beth Spady.

A Memorial Service for Jeanie Ray Aldrich Maes will be held Friday September 28, 2018, at 2:00 p.m., McCormick & Schmick’s Restaurant – 8100 E. Union Ave. – Denver.

I never really got into the original “Predator” from 1987. I rented it to see future governors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jesse Ventura together, and essentially tuned out once Ventura was eliminated after very little communication with Schwarzenegger (see “The Running Man”, also from 1987, if you want to see the two interact in a meaningful way i.e., fight to the death). But I did retain that the Predator is a space alien that hunts humans for sport and has dreadlocks for some reason.

Kiowa County will see some of the coolest temperatures in months this weekend, including a low in the 40s not seen since last spring.

Friday’s high will be in the mid-70s under clear and sunny skies, which expected to persist throughout the weekend. Overnight, the low will drop to the mid-40s to help mark the first day of fall Saturday.

Temperatures rebound to the low 80s by Saturday afternoon, with the overnight low dropping to around 50. Winds will be out of the south in the 5-15 mile per hour range.

Monday, Sept. 24 

• 3:00 p.m. Fort Hayes Rep. (H)
• 5:30 p.m. Accountability
• 7:00 p.m. Board Meeting
• Lunch:  Nachos w/ Spanish Rice 

Tuesday, Sept. 25

• No A.M. Preschool 
• 4:30 p.m. MS VB & HS JV VB Following MS VB (H) Plainview
• Lunch:  Sloppy Joes 

Wednesday, Sept. 26

• FFA DLC at Burlington lv 7:30 r 3:30
• Lunch:  Chicken Parmesan w/ Buttered Noodles 

Thursday, Sept.

Employers in Colorado added 1,500 nonfarm payroll jobs from July to August for a total of 2,740,500 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. There was no change in private sector payroll jobs and government increased 1,500. July estimates were revised up to 2,739,000, and the over the month increase from June to July was 4,500 rather than the originally estimated 2,800.