By Colorado Parks and Wildlife

"Do you know how to shoot straight?"

While some people might take offense at such a question, it is one that big game hunters need to ask themselves every year. Shooting an animal with a high-powered rifle, no matter the distance, is not a natural skill. Hunters must know the capabilities of their rifles, the intricacies of their scopes, the characteristics of their ammunition, the distance of their targets and their own competence for setting up for a fast shot at an animal.

Cheyenne Manor had their annual Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Survey completed. The survey process reviews all State and CMS regulations and determines if the facility complies with regulations, or if they need improvement.  Cheyenne Manor received no deficiencies.

In addition to this great survey, on August 10^th, 2016, Cheyenne Manor was once again awarded the highest rating by CMS - a FIVE STAR rating for the 6^th year in a row.

Certify.sba.gov will assist small firms doing business with federal government; streamline applications and eliminate documentation obstacles

SBA has launched certify.sba.gov, a new website to further streamline and improve the application processes for small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to do business with the federal government.

Upcoming Events

• The last day for swimming this year is August 12

• Kiowa County Hospital District in Eads, CO is offering the CHSAA required school athletic physicals all year at our Eads Medical Clinic, Call 719-438-2251 schedule a physical appointment ASAP

• August 13: Bent’s Fort Chapter explores the Taos Trail, La Veta, CO, 719-031-4323

Colorado has seen a sharp increase in the number of cases of West Nile virus diagnosed in 2016. People, animals and mosquito pools have tested positive from the following counties this season: Adams, Arapahoe, Bent, Boulder, Denver, Douglas, El Paso, Gunnison, La Plata, Larimer, Mesa, Morgan, Rio Blanco and Weld. So far this year, 13 cases of human West Nile virus have been reported, including one death.

By Michelle Wyckoff

Remote Area.  Described by Google as “a remote and isolated community that is either a long distance from highly populated settlements or lacking in transportation links that are typical in more populated areas.”  Described by me as Arlington, Colorado.

By Betsy Markey, SBA’s Region VIII Administrator

Over the years I have talked with dozens of entrepreneurs about why they took on the challenge of starting their own small business.  Many wanted to create niche markets for a new product or service; some simply saw small business ownership as a way to replace lost income streams due to unemployment or retirement. No matter what the reason, it is critical to create a clearly defined vision for where you want your business to be one year, two years, or three years in the future.

Canyons & Plains of Southeast Colorado will hold its regional meeting at 232 Main Street in Ordway Colorado.(Opera House) on Thursday, August 11^th in Crowley County. The presentation will be a photo presentation of some of the summer activities and events that were held in Crowley County.  Jerry Davis will give us a briefing on the upcoming Pedal the Plains

Plainview School 2016-2017 Calendar

August

15-16 - Teacher Pre-Service

17 - K-12 First Day of School

19 – K-12 School in Session

19 – Back to School Night

29 – Pre-School First Day

September

8 – NO School (Voluntary Field Trip)

23 – K-12 School in Session

23 – P/T Conf. 2:30-6:30pm (Students Dismissed at 2:00pm