Thinking of Spring Cleaning? Protect Yourself from Hantavirus
By Chris Sorensen
With the onset of warmer weather, annual spring cleaning often includes clearing out sheds, out buildings, recreational vehicles and other areas used by rodents as winter shelter – and that brings the potential for exposure to hantavirus. Even an occupied home can potentially be contaminated with droppings and urine carrying Hantavirus.
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a serious, potentially fatal, respiratory illness carried by deer mice throughout the state. Deer mice can be particularly abundant in rural areas such as Kiowa County.
Southeast Colorado Fishing Conditions – March 14
Arkansas River Headwaters
Burlington Man Guilty of Murder
Following a trial spanning nearly two weeks, a jury has found Dylan Eason guilty of Murder in the First Degree in the killing of Dr. Cynthia Campbell-Eason between April 28 and 29, 2016 at a home in Burlington.
Eason had been arrested and charged after an extensive investigation conducted by the Burlington Police Department, Kit Carson County Sheriff’s Office, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and the Office of the District Attorney for the 13th Judicial District.
Ag Census Coming – Still Time to Register
Farmers and ranchers across the nation soon can represent agriculture in their communities and industry by taking part in the 2017 Census of Agriculture.
The census is conducted every five years by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), and will be mailed at the end of this year. It is a complete count of all U.S. farms, ranches, and those who operate them.
More EPA Payments for Gold King Mine Spill
Colorado Senator Cory Gardner announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding a total of $54,275.40 to Colorado entities “for payroll, fringe, travel and indirect costs” associated with the Gold King Mine spill. According to the EPA, the Southern Ute Indian Tribe will receive $812.49, the city of Durango will receive $1,072.63, the San Juan Basin Health Department will receive $13,611.22, and La Plata County will receive $38,779.06.
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SECPA ANNUAL MEETING
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SECPA ANNUAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting
of the Members of SOUTHEAST COLORADO
POWER ASSOCIATION (SECPA) will be held at
the Kiowa County Community Building, 15103
Wal-Mart Pizza Recall Includes Colorado
(Reuters) - A Wal-Mart Stores Inc supplier has recalled frozen pizzas available in 11 U.S. states due to concerns about possible listeria contamination, according to the retailer and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
About 6,700 pizzas sold under Wal-Mart's Marketside brand were affected by the recall, a representative of the supplier said on Thursday.
Four Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund
by Kaye Kasza
Are you looking forward to getting a tax refund? A tax refund is a welcome bonus! Whether it is $300 or $3,000, the way you use that money can have a real impact on your personal and financial well-being. Want a new computer? Newer car? Bigger flat screen TV? According to Extension Agent Kaye Kasza, these four ideas are better for your financial well-being:
Eads School Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Breakfast
March 20: Hash browns, toast, sausage, apple juice, milk, orange
March 21: French toast, grape juice, milk, pears
March 22: Oatmeal, muffin, orange juice, milk, applesauce
March 23: Bagel sandwich, apple juice, milk, mixed fruit
Lunch
March 20: Spaghetti, lettuce, tomato, garlic bread, pears, milk, fruit and veggie bar
March 21: Chicken parmesan, buttered noodles, applesauce, roll, milk, fruit and veggie bar
March 22: Burritos, lettuce, tomato, mixed fruit, milk, fruit and veggie bar