The Kiowa County Courthouse,

Public Health, Social Services Offices,

and the Eads & Haswell Landfills

will be CLOSED

Friday, March 26th

In observance of Good Friday

Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Makes:   4 Servings 

This family favorite is flavored with garlic, thyme, tomato paste, and mustard then coated with a tangy glaze and a sprinkle of oats.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Office of Partnerships & Public Engagement (OPPE) announced up to $8.4 million in available funding for training and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers. Funding is made through the USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (also known as the 2501 Program).

2013’s “Pacific Rim” was a movie about giant robots called Jaegers that fought giant city-leveling monsters called Kaiju. Yes, the story was officially about the human pilots of the Jaegers and their quest to save the world, but the appeal of these movies has always been giant robots at war with giant monsters. Now comes “Pacific Rim: Uprising,” a sequel where the Jaegers fight both Kaiju and other Jaegers, so… its existence is justified?

As automakers try to plug into consumers’ future needs, electric cars are stirring boardroom curiosity – but not a lot of sales.

Some car manufacturers are banking on a different story in the future, though.

Dear EarthTalk: Just when I finally purged my kitchen of non-stick cookware due to the risks posed by Teflon, I now learn that my rain jacket and waterproof boots are also putting my health at risk from exposure to similar “hydrophobic” chemicals. What’s a concerned outdoors person to do about staying dry and comfortable on a rainy hike?                           -- Alex Walker, Philadelphia, PA

Sorry for no news last week. I was under the weather (didn't feel good either). I need to make a correction from my last article. Lori Shalberg is doing "Immuno" treatments, not "Chemo" treatments.

Please continue to keep Jerry Weber in your prayers as he struggles to recover.

Ronnie and Gloria Weber and children are here to help his parents, Denis and Theresa Weber while Jerry is in the hospital.