15 Years Ago

February 1, 2002

• USDA in the process of establishing a uniform data base of producer names and address that will be used by all agencies within USDA

• About Town: We took a ride south of town to see “The Little House” on the Prairie. A small structure is being built, but it looks comfortable.

• Plainview School held a potluck for the community. Afterwards a meeting was held to discuss the declining enrollment of the school.

Driven to lower taxes on the wealthy, Congress prepares to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Lowering what the Federal government spends on health care allows for lowering the taxes on the wealthy. Never mind that this will push costs onto already strained state budgets and drive more Americans into bankruptcy. The budget vultures are circling.

The internet is a wonderful place to stay in touch with friends, conduct business and get information. Scammers also really like the internet because it gives them access to the billions of people who are online every day. When you are online make sure to take proper precautions to keep your personal and financial information safe and avoid these common scams:

Saturday, Feb. 4

9:00 a.m. HS W at Ordway

3:00 p.m. HS BB (H) Holly 4 Games 

Gooden and Barnett K-4^th Free Basketball Camp 9:00 to 10:30 

Monday, Feb. 6^th

HS Regional KB 8:30 a.m. at Eads

NO School

Tuesday, Feb. 7^th

FBLA at OJC Leave Time 6:00 Return 3:45 

Lunch:  Shaine – BBQ Ribs 

Wednesday, Feb. 8^th

HS Regional KB Make Up Day

Lunch:  Lane – Cowboy Hash 

Thursday, Feb. 9^th

It’s coming. The most popular TV event of the year — Super Bowl Sunday!!! That means the four F’s…Fun, Family, Friends and Food. The pressure is on. You don’t want to be the Super Bowl party host that your guests call — or even worse, post to social media — saying they got foodborne illness. If that happens…Houston, we have a problem!

Food competition, celebration of state’s ag industry one of the most popular events under the Golden Dome

A celebration of Colorado’s agricultural producers and agribusinesses is set for Wednesday, March 22, at the Capitol Building in Denver.

Breakfast

February 6: No school

February 7: Hash browns, toast, sausage, apple juice, milk, orange

February 8: French toast, grape juice, milk, grapes

February 9: Oatmeal, Muffin, orange juice, milk, applesauce

February 10: (school in session all day) Bagel sandwich, apple juice, milk, mixed fruit

Lunch

February 6: No school

February 7: Barbeque ribs, bell pepper, grapes, chocolate chip cookies, milk, fruit and veggie bar

February 8: Cowboy hash, carrots, apples with peanut butter, Rice Krispy treats, milk, fruit and veggie bar

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