Phillips County will receive $2.5-million dollars in federal stimulus funds to help launch a community-owned 30 megawatt wind energy project. In a news release, Betsy Markey said the ultimate goal is to build a 650 megawatt wind farm within Sedgwick, Phillips, and Logan counties In a news release, Rep. Markey said, "local energy systems like this can play a key role in breaking our dependence on Middle East oil. It’s time for America to take back control of our energy, our security, and our jobs, and Northeast Colorado is helping to lead that charge.” The project will as a model for other local governments, campuses or small utilities to replicate, allowing other communities to design projects that fit their individual size and energy demands.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Hunter Ed Class Set in Brush
The Division of Wildlife will hold a Hunter Education class soon in Brush. It starts on February 8th, and will be held that Monday and Wednesday and the Monday and Wednesday of the following week. The first night the course runs from 5:30 to 8:30pm; the other nights it starts at 6. The test and the live fire activity will be held on February 20 from 8 am until noon. To pass the class, you have to attend all five sessions. The class will be held at Brush Service Center, and it costs $7. To find out more, call District Wildlife Manager Devon Young at 842-2306.
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