The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Colorado office is now accepting nominations for its 2017 National Small Business Week Awards, including the annual Small Business Person of the Year. Since 1963, National Small Business Week has recognized the outstanding achievements of America’s small businesses for their contributions to their local communities, and to our nation’s economy.

By Doris Lessenden

I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me.  Jesus in John 14.6

Fri, Oct. 28

9:00 a.m. MS KB (H)

HS VB Districts at LCC

​Sat, Oct. 29

HS FB First Round Playoffs 1:00 (H) Peetz

Mon, Oct. 31

2:40 p.m. Halloween Parade K-4^th Grades

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5:30 p.m. Accountability

7:00 p.m. Board Meeting

By Sharon Scott

Cheri Hopkins is home and on the mend after undergoing surgery in Denver recently.  Hope you continue to improve Cheri.

Brenda Fickenscher was a Sunday afternoon visitor in the home of Cheri Hopkins.

Jim and MaryAnn Richardson were in Burlington on Friday for Dr.

appointments.

On Friday evening, the Plainview Junior High and High School students enjoyed pizza and movie night at the school.

The Plainview Knowledge Bowl teams traveled to Vilas, CO on Friday to compete.  Both teams placed 4th in their divisions. Congratulations!

Friday Oct 28

SCHOOL IN SESSION! K-12

Monday Oct 31

Elementary Halloween Parties

Tuesday Nov 1

NO PRESCHOOL- Teacher training

Tuesday Nov 8

3 pm JH Basketball @ Granada

Monday Nov 14

4 pm JH Basketball @ Karval

Wednesday Nov 16

2pm JH Basketball @ Alta Vista

Thursday Nov 17

Signs unlawful & unsafe

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding supporters of candidates and issues that campaign signs are not permitted in the state’s right-of-way.  In addition, placing real estate or other types of signs in state right of way is illegal.

A man sustained minor injuries after being attacked by a black bear near Red Hill in South Park. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) officials said the attack occurred at approximately 5 p.m. Friday evening.

The man, who was scouting for a hunting trip, was walking near a stream when he encountered a bear. The bear attacked and knocked him to the ground. The man fought off the attack and the bear ran away.

State health department offers resources to help prevent lead poisoning

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recommends all low-income children in Colorado be tested for lead at 12 months and 24 months of age. Colorado’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program identifies approximately 200 children per year with confirmed elevated blood lead levels.