By Pastor Rich Z

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS

“A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9

15 Years Ago

December 28, 2001

Wild Horse Roundup-Curtis Schrimp: Going through a little metal box I found some tokens that was used for sales tax years ago. These had the name Lindquist who had the store probably 1909 or 1910

25 Years Ago

December 26, 1991

Once more Kit Carson area residents will be able to take  one of local artist, Glaida Craven, courses through Lamar Community College

The overall assessed value of Kiowa County rose almost $2 million dollars

By Chris Sorensen

While Kiowa County didn't have a white Christmas, some may appreciate the alternative even more during the current drought conditions: a thunderstorm moved northeast across the county at 5:00 a.m. The storm brought heavy rain, and some very small hail, briefly to the area. Temperatures across the eastern plains remained in the mid- to upper 40s overnight, with low 50s in Prowers and Baca counties.

Isolated showers continued in the area until about 8:00 a.m. Sunday.

Snow, cold, wind, a lack of food – those are just some of the difficult conditions that Colorado’s wildlife face during the winter. People may also cause problems for wild critters and Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks residents to avoid disturbing wildlife during the cold-weather months.

“Wildlife are uniquely adapted to survive the winter; and by understanding the animals’ biology, people can help wildlife survive the winter,” said Patt Dorsey, Southwest Region manager for CPW in Durango.

The Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC) recently awarded a total of $7,500 to three FFA chapters in Colorado, helping those students and advisers with projects ranging from greenhouse irrigation and fertilization systems to livestock facilities, and in one particular case, helping a brand-new chapter get off the ground. 

Adding to its support of other youth-focused projects, the CCAC began its FFA grant program in 2013, and has now contributed $28,984 total to local FFA chapters through the program.

This year's recipients (receiving $2,500 each) are: 

By Eric Brown

The Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) recently selected 20 emerging leaders from across the state and with various backgrounds who will make up CALP’s 13th class.

The nonprofit organization aims to strengthen effective agricultural leaders who reflect Colorado's diverse population, by developing participants in the areas of communication, technology, social issues, cultural diversity, coalition building, resource management and government policy, just to name a few.

By Eric Brown

Improved seed varieties, advanced production techniques and innovative growing practices helped corn growers achieve ever-higher yields in the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) 2016 National Corn Yield Contest. The National Corn Yield Contest is now in its 52nd year and remains NCGA’s most popular program for members. Participation in the contest remained strong in 2016, with 7,972 entries received.

Congratulations to Lauretta Brown!

Lauretta is the very excited winner of a 32" television from KiowaCountyPress.net and PlainsNetworkServices.com.

U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), along with Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-3), have sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy regarding the agency’s decision not to fully reimburse affected states, local, and tribal governments that have been impacted by the EPA-born Gold King Mine disaster.

Birthdays

December 26

Hollie Frederick

December 27

Jenna Lyon

Kelly Darnell

Lucy Barnett

December 28

Paul Simmons* In Memory

Jen Hopkins

Floyd Barnes

December 29

Maggie Vortruba

Bonnie Eder

Ella Hirsh

Ida Hirsh

Jason Weirich

Chloe Gourley

Tyrel Smith

Bill Barnett

Colby Rehm