By Michelle Wyckoff

Jonathan Swift.  The author of the book “Gulliver’s Travels”, a great adventure story about a man named Lemuel Gulliver.  The story takes place between the years 1699 to 1702.  I’ve decided to rewrite this famous classic.

Let’s call the new version…..”Gullible’s Travels.”  It’s about the adventures of a girl and takes place between the years 1955 and 2016.  This girl has gone to school.  She’s learned things.  She’s older now, and some  life’s lessons will never leave her.

Another warm, sunny day is in store for Sunday in Kiowa County, with a high in the mid-70s before dropping to the upper 30s overnight. Wind will increase overnight, potentially gusting to 30 miles per hour.

Showers and thunderstorms are possible overnight into mid-morning Monday. Up to a quarter-inch of precipitation is possible, potentially more in thunderstorm areas.

Monday will be noticeably cooler as a cold front backs into the area, with a high in the mid-50s, dropping to the low 30s overnight. Winds will decrease to around 10 mph.

An emergency arises and you call 9-1-1 for help, but you don’t know what to tell the dispatcher because you’ve suddenly forgotten your address. Being prepared can help eliminate some of the stress that sets in during emergencies. National Public Safety Telecommunicator’s Week and 9-1-1 Education Month serve as important reminders that being prepared can make all the difference!

By Slim Randles

My first wife came from a ranching family way back up in the hills and had a cousin, Ted, who was a hounddog man.

I talked my way into hunting with him, of course.

All went well until we were on the way home, when a badger ran across the road and dove into a large culvert pipe.

 "Oh wow!" Ted yelled. "Let's get him!"

He released most of the hounds and they plugged both ends of the culvert pipe with bawling insults. In the dead center of the pipe was a snarling badger.

By Pastor Rich Z

BE SAFE

Security is a big deal now a days. “Fear of the Lord gives life, security, and protection from harm.” Proverbs 19:23

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Lamar Community College’s Beta Eta Gamma chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomed its newest members during the spring induction ceremony on March 29, 2016. 

Following the recent passing of Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC) President Charlie Bartlett, CCAC board members elected Doug Wilson as the new president with a unanimous vote this past week.

"We lost an incredible leader with Charlie's passing, but we will certainly make it a priority to carry forward with his innovative and forward-thinking spirit as we address the challenges facing agriculture, and as we make investments on behalf of Colorado's corn farmers," said Wilson, who farms near Olathe.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is launching a new project to tell the story of agriculture in the state.

CDA has an opportunity to partner with award-winning Journal Communications Inc., to develop and implement a communication project that will be shared in print, online and through social media.

One of our most popular features from the past 15 years - a full-page color photo on the front of the Kiowa County Press showing various impressions of life in Kiowa County. While a limited number of copies continue to be printed and distributed each week at Kiowa Healthmart, COOP C-Store in Eads, Haswell Propane, and Thunderbird Petroleum, we wanted to bring this feature to our online readers as well.

Shown below - the front page of the April 8, 2016, Kiowa County Press - trees blossoming in Kiowa County. Photo by Chris Sorensen.