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In a news release from Bill Law the Goshen County Fire Warden, he has asked us to pass on a reminder about a very important topic.

With the coming of a new season, many farmers and other property owners will want to start burning ditches and begin clean up.

The Fire Warden has asked the KGOS/KERM News Department to pass along this reminder:

Please take just a minute to call the Torrington Dispatch Center at 532-7001. 

Let them know of your plans to do some burning of ditches and debris at your property.

Then if a good Samaritan sees the fire and calls in to report it, the Dispatch Center can advise them of any controlled burns going on in that area.

If dispatch doesn’t have any record of a controlled burn in the reported area, the Dispatch Center has no alternative but to send the appropriate fire department to your location.

Warden Law says that while there is no specific State or County Laws currently on the books to cover this scenario, you might want  to keep in mind that if you haven’t reported a controlled burn and an accident involving a fire truck and another motorist occurs while responding to your location, the possibility of some litigation could come about.

This is simply offered by the Fire Warden’s Office as a request for property owners to help avoid any problems by calling before you burn. Again that phone number to call is 532-7001.

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Yesterday we spoke to Officer Servantez regarding Prescription Drug Awareness Week starting Feb 22 thru the 28 here is what she had to say.

(To listen to interview click on the news link above)

Prescription Drug Awareness week Feb 22 thru the 28^th.        

Also going on this week:

Tonight is the American Heart Association First Aid and CPR Classes from 6-9pm  at 2017 East Campbell Drive – Class registration is $25 plus $14 for the book. Call 534-7173 to register.

Feb 11^th is the Registration deadline for Colorado Garden and Home Show bus trip.

Garden and Home show is the region’s oldest, largest and most spectacular event, where you can find inspiration from the latest ideas and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement.  Saturday Feb 13^th from 7:30am till 5:30pm $35 fee includes admission. Contact EWC 532-8213

Feb 11 Prenatal Classes from 6-9pm Community Hospital Multipurpose Room cost is $25 for those receiving prenatal care at Banner and $75 for all others. To register call 532-3184

Also Thursday Feb 11^th Plan on attending the Chamber Ambassadors ribbon cutting at FYI Gallery. (Inside and to the far back of Northern Exposure Computers) 10am. Owner Susan Hoffman. This is an art sale, framing and gift/greeting card store with some jewelry, purses and scarves.

Friday Feb 12^th Chamber Ambassadors Radio Days fundraiser. Here at KGOS/KERM Station from 8am –noon and 1-4. Valentine trivia, poems, song dedications in addition to special Valentine’s promotions and giveaways.

Feb 12^thAmerican Cowboy Team Roping at the Goshen County Fairgrounds