About Town
By Doris Lessenden
“Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way BUT never forget to remember the blessings that come each day.” Anon.
Southeast Colorado Fishing Conditions – August 16
Arkansas Headwaters
A Day in the Life
By Michelle Wyckoff
Advertising. Described by “ Cortana” as the activity or profession of producing advertisements for commercial products or services.
As I looked over the whole, back page, full color ad last week, encouraging everyone in Kiowa County to “ fuel their careers” by applying for jobs at the up-and -coming Loves Travel Stop, it brought to mind my second job.
East End Events
By Sharon Scott
Input Sought for Funding Wildlife Management, Conservation
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking sportsmen's input on funding the future of wildlife management and conservation in Colorado. Hunters, anglers or anyone that would like to learn more about the financial challenges facing the state's wildlife management agency is invited to attend a discussion with CPW representatives, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. at Grand County CSU Extension Office, 210 11 Street in Kremmling.
Kiowa County Commissioners Meeting Minutes – July 28
The Regular Kiowa County Commissioner meeting was called to order at 09:05 a.m. on July 28, 2016 by Chairman Richard Scott. Scott opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Those in Attendance were:
Richard Scott, Chairman
Cindy McLoud, Commissioner
Donald Oswald, Commissioner
Delisa Weeks, County Clerk
Tina Adamson, County Administrator
McLoud moved and Oswald seconded the motion to approve the minutes as presented. All Commissioners voted Affirmative.
Weather Outlook – the Week Ahead: Sunny, Dry
By Chris Sorensen
A repetitive pattern in the weather sets in this week, with little change day-to-day.
Starting Sunday, daytime highs will be around 90, continuing through Thursday. Overnight lows will be in the upper 50s.
Look for sunny days, and partly cloudy nights throughout the week.
The current forecast shows a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Thursday evening in an otherwise dry week.
Friday starts a slight cooling trend, with a high in the mid-80s. Saturday will drop further, with the daytime high in the low 80s.
Officials Implore Consumers to Do More to Prevent Charity Fraud
Survey by AARP Foundation ElderWatch Finds Four-out-of-Five Colorado Adults Have Donated to Charity, but only about Half are Properly Vetting Before Giving
A recent survey by AARP Foundation ElderWatch found that close to 80% percent of Colorado adults ages 18 and older made a charitable donation in the last twelve months. Though many are giving, the survey also found that most consumers don’t know how to verify a charity’s legitimacy.
Call-in Legal Clinic Assists Rural, Low-Income Residents of SE Colorado
Beginning two months ago Colorado Legal Services began partnering with Brownstein Hyatt Farber and Schreck to provide free brief legal consultations to low-income residents from Southeast Colorado by phone. This accessible and toll-free legal clinic can help residents of the 3rd (Huerfano, Las Animas), 15th (Baca, Prowers, Kiowa, Cheyenne) and 16th (Otero, Bent, Crowley) Judicial Districts get the help they need to navigate the legal challenges they and their families face.
