The Regular Kiowa County Commissioners meeting was called to order at 9:15 a.m. on August 11, 2016; by Chairman Richard Scott. Oswald led with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were:

Richard Scott, Chairman

Cindy McLoud, Commissioner

Donald Oswald, Commissioner

Delisa Weeks, County Clerk

Tina Adamson, County Administrator

Audience: Dennis Pearson and Audrey Johnson

Scott moved and McLoud seconded to approve the minutes of the July 28, 2016 meeting. All Commissioners voted Affirmative.

Arkansas River Headwaters

The 53rdColorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale at the Colorado State Fair has come to a close. According to preliminary totals, the 2016 sale accumulated approximately $524,700 from generous buyers supporting the state’s agricultural youth. This year also set the record sale for Grand Champion Market beef at $62,000 by Sam Brown & Family.

By Doris Lessenden

See you sometime at the Kiowa County Fair on one of the five days, I hope!

The new 2017 Kiowa County Fair Queen will be Reagen Johnson, and the Junior Princess is Kya Leonard and Tiny Tot Princess is Savanna Brown according to Fair Board member, Raelynn Riley.  At the tryouts Sunday evening the Fair Board members, Ms. Riley, Scotty Englehardt, and Areta Laird, presented the 2016 Royalty, with belt buckles: Queen-Brooklyn Jones, Junior Princess—Kya Leonard, and Tiny Tot Princess-Savanna Brown.

The 2016 Colorado Hay Directory, published by the Colorado Department of Agriculture, is now available.

“For 30 years the Department has helped connect Colorado hay producers with buyers,” said Wendy White, marketing specialist for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “This free directory is a great resource for anyone looking for Colorado hay.”

By Sharon Scott

Dick, Kyle and I spent Friday and Saturday in Pueblo.  Dick helped judge the Open Class and FFA Crops Show at the State Fair. Friday at noon, we met Rebecca (Brodie) Sloan and her daughter Sandy at Arby's for lunch and visiting.  Rebecca grew up in Towner.

Department Also Will Extend Margin Protection Program for Dairy Enrollment Deadline

Monday Sept 5

 NO SCHOOL (change in calendar)

Tuesday Sep 6

Fall Picture Day Individual, Volleyball Football Cheerleading

Tues Sep 6

4 pm JH & HS Volleyball @ Vilas vs South Baca

4:30 pm Football @ McClave

Mon Sep 12

4 pm Football @ Kit Carson

3 pm JH & HS Volleyball @Home vs Granada

Tues Sep 13

By Chris Sorensen

Although forecast models have struggled with storm potential for several days, available moisture in the atmosphere continues to offer the chance of thunderstorms at least into the middle of the week, with the greatest potential coming Monday night.

For Kiowa County Sunday, watch for a high temperature near 90 and scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms.

Storm potential continues daily through Wednesday, with slightly cooler temperatures – mainly in the low 80s.