Calling 811 Reduces Risk of Damaged Utility Lines by 99 Percent
Did you know that, before you dig, it is required by law to call 811 to have all buried utility lines located and marked? Atmos Energy wants to thank homeowners and excavators alike for observing the law and keeping our communities safe by always calling 811 before digging.
A horse residing in Larimer County has been diagnosed with West Nile Virus; this is Colorado's first confirmed case of WNV in a horse in 2017. This index case was diagnosed by Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Fort Collins on August 02, 2017.
Vaccines in horses have proven to be a very effective prevention tool. Horses that have been vaccinated in past years need an annual booster shot. If an owner did not vaccinate their animal in previous years, the horse will need the two-shot vaccination series within a three to four-week period.
Open Scale Nights/Livestock Deadline/KC Melodrama
Happy Fair Season!
For all 4-H and FFA Livestock Exhibitors, I will be holding open scale nights on August 10th, 17th, and 31st from 6:00-8:00 p.m. I want to encourage you all to attend! As for swine exhibitors, please get in touch with me if you would like for me to come to your house and weigh your pigs.
KIOWA COUNTY
COMMISSIONER MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2017 MEETING DATE
APPOINTMENTS:
“May the God of HOPE fill you with all JOY and PEACE as you trust in the Lord.” Romans 15:13
Mary Marble, formerly of Chivington, will be celebrating her 93rd birthday this week according to her daughter, Alta McBee. Greetings for her card shower may be mailed to 6690 CR UU, Lamar, CO, 81052. Mary will appreciate cards even after her big day, August 11.
A surface cold front is dropping across the plains of Colorado Sunday morning to mark the continuation of below-normal temperatures and welcome – though occasionally excessive - rain.
Eastern Colorado
