“Cars” is probably the most unpopular arm of the Pixar universe. The first film was only moderately well-received, the sequel was the first eligible Pixar film not to be nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, and the two “Planes” spinoffs (which are from a non-Pixar branch of Disney) are direct-to-DVD-quality garbage. To be clear, I liked the first two “Cars” movies and I don’t think Pixar has ever made a “bad” movie, but I don’t know why they’re dead-set on expending this franchise when they keep hitting a wall with anthropomorphic vehicles.

Colorado Lightning Safety Awareness Week continues through tomorrow. Today we discuss lightning medical issues for survivors.

The facts about lightning strike victims:

In Colorado, nearly a half million cloud-to-ground lightning flashes are documented each year. With millions of visitors and extensive outdoor activities, it is not surprising that, each year on average, three people are killed by lightning in the state of Colorado while 13 are injured. Last year, two people were killed by lightning in the Centennial State while seven were injured.

Ellen M. Simmons

January 8, 1927 – June 21, 2017

Mrs. Simmons went to be with her Lord June 21 while being surrounded by her four children at her home in Eads.

Memorial contributions should be made to the Praise Community Church Building Fund; Box 391; Eads, CO 81036.

On June 8, 2017, some of our Kiowa County 4-H members traveled to Rocky Ford to participate in the District VI Creative Cooks & Cake Decorating Contests.  This is an annual event that involves 4-H members from all area counties.

• Kiowa County Public Library District’s Summer Reading Program. Summer Reading is for children ages 3-12 and will be July 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, & 27 from 1:00-2:30 PM at the library. Early registration begins on June 19.

Colorado Lightning Safety Awareness Week continues through Saturday. Today we discuss indoor lightning safety.

Colorado Lightning Safety Awareness Week continues through Saturday. Today we discuss outdoor lightning risk reduction.