Henry Joseph Strick 1934-2024
Henry Joseph Strick, passed away on June 13, 2024, at his home in Joes, CO from cancer at the age of 89. He was born on June 23, 1934, at home in Kirk, CO to Joseph and Alice Strick, both of whom preceded him in death. He is survived byContinue Reading
Dale Stoner 1941-2024
Dale Stoner’s Obituary written by him in 2018: On June 11, 2024, Coach V. Dale Stoner passed through the dark veil of death into the eternal light of Jesus Christ. Traveling 83 years starting from Salt Lake City, Utah to Lady Lake, Florida. Throughout these years, as with most folks,Continue Reading
Bonnie Lee Lyons 1932-2024
Bonnie Lee Lyon (Weeks) went to her heavenly home on February 21, 2024 at the Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Facility in Aurora, Colorado. A graveside service will be held this summer. Bonnie was born on February 17, 1932 to Loyal and Doris Weeks in Rosston, Oklahoma. She was the eldest ofContinue Reading
Moving/garage sale
Moving/garage sale, 500 S. Birch, Saturday, June 29, 7 a.m. to 12 noon.Continue Reading
Garage Sale
Saturday, June 29, 8 a.m. to 12 noon. West of town, take County Road D4 to Road 38.25. Household items and much more.Continue Reading
Yuma Post Office closure to be much longer than originally thought
The status of the Yuma Post Office remains a fluid situation to say the least — with its closure now lasting at least 90 days, likely longer. The post office operated on a limited basis following the May 20 hail storm, due to significant water damage. It finally was announcedContinue Reading
Mrs. Tate is B of C Teacher of the Year
The Bank of Colorado has announced that Julie Tate has been selected the recipient of the 2023-24 Teacher of the Year Award. Following is the nomination letter from Morris Elementary School Principal Keri Chapman. “Thank you for the opportunity to nominate a Morris Elementary School teacher for this year’s BankContinue Reading
Council approves SARA House conditional use
The Yuma City Council approved the conditional use permit for S.A.R.A. House during its rescheduled meeting last week. The May 21 meeting was moved to May 28 due to the May 20 hail storm. The council already has met again this past Tuesday on its regular schedule. (See report onContinue Reading
New CEO shares priorities with YHD Board
Anne Kreutzer gave a quick overview of her vision for the Yuma District Hospital & Clinics, during the board’s regular monthly meeting on May 22. It was Kreutzer’s first board meeting after assuming the role of CEO on May 1. Board members Monica King, Delaina Klein, Mitchell Korf and RobertContinue Reading
Consider disc golf for summer fun
Perhaps a fun summertime activity in Yuma would be the disc golf course winding around Life Trails Park on the Yuma District Hospital and Clinics campus. Completed and opened at the end of 2022, the five-hole course provides plenty of fun. The holes range from 136 to 246 yards, andContinue Reading