By Pastor Rich Z

A POST EASTER REPORT

“After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.” Acts 1:3

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 and the COOP C-Store in Eads, we wanted to bring this feature to our online readers as well.

Shown below - the front page of the March 25, 2016, Kiowa County Press - Ice forming on tumble weeds. Photo by Jeanne Sorensen.

My name is Mariah Osienger and I am a student at  Anselmo-Merna School.  Our third grade class is researching states for our States Fair project.  Each of my classmates has picked a state and I have chosen Colorado.  I want to learn everything I can about your great state!  I would appreciate any help you can give me.

If you could send a letter or a package of rocks or soil samples, special crops or products, postcards, pictures of important landmarks, pamphlets, brochures, or small souvenirs, it would really be helpful.

(Seventh and final article in a week-long series on flood and fire issues in Colorado. Friday's article can be found here.)

Colorado has more than its fair share of floods, flash floods, and wildfires. During the past week, in our effort to build a Weather-Ready Nation, we have presented information to you on how to stay safe and minimize property damage during flood and wildfire threats.



The national search for a president of Lamar Community College (LCC) has begun, announced Dr. Nancy McCallin, president of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).  The search is necessary to replace John Marrin, who is retiring, after eight years at the helm of LCC. 

"We are excited to start the search," McCallin said. "The position is being widely advertised in both local and national media sources. This is a first-rate college that is known for offering students greater value and personal attention.”

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Parents,

Eads Summer Ball will have sign ups for T-Ball, Baseball, and Softball on Wednesday March 30th and Thursday March 31st from 4:00-6:00 in the high school hallway.  Players must be 4 years old to play t-ball and we will also need a copy of their birth certificate if it is their first year playing ball.  Any questions,please contact Monica Uhland 691-9775.  If possible, please fill out forms that are attached and bring them to sign ups.

Monica Uhland

For the optimist looking for precipitation in Kiowa County this weekend, there is hope in the forecast for Friday night and Saturday – though in very slim amounts.

There is a 20 percent chance of rain after 2:00 p.m. Friday (March 25, 2016), turning to a 30% chance of a rain/snow mix overnight. Less than 0.10 inch is expected.

Saturday brings a 50 percent chance of a rain/snow mix, with less than one-half inch of snow accumulation expected. Precipitation chances drop back to 20 percent Saturday night, and are non-existent for the next several days after that.

John Marrin, Lamar Community College’s president for the past eight years, has recently announced his decision to retire. 

Marrin said that leaving is bittersweet and that he will miss the LCC family, but having spent 40 years in higher education he thought it was time to retire.  He made this decision after careful consideration, confident that the college is in great condition.