Darlene Lois (Fisbeck) Vorce 1934-2021
Darlene Lois (Fisbeck) Vorce, 86, died at home on September 5, 2021, in Fort Collins. Darlene was born at home on October 14, 1934, in Paoli and was one of eight children born to Elnora and Emil Fisbeck. She spent her childhood in Paoli and graduated high school in HaxtunContinue Reading
Billy Lane Geske 1952-2021
Billy Lane Geske, 69, a longtime resident of Otis passed away in his home Tuesday evening, September 7th, 2021, with family by his side after another bout with cancer. Billy was born on March 10th, 1952, in Elgin, Illinois to Robert “Bob” and Norma (Oppermann) Geske, the younger of twoContinue Reading
Yuma City Council met twice last week
The Lake Yuma Project was back before the Yuma City Council during its regular meeting, last week. It had to do with the new sod laid as part of the bank stabilization effort, and the need to expand the sprinkler system to water the new grass. The roughly $500,000 project,Continue Reading
Yuma schools have first cases, state updates guidance
New guidance issued by the CDPHE last week for schools recommends masking in K-12. The state updated and clarified its Practical Guide for Operationalizing CDC’s School Guidance to reflect updated best practices and guidance for schools to prevent the spread of COVID-19. There is no indication area school districts willContinue Reading
Yuma Community Foundation grant deadline October 15
Yuma Community Foundation trustees have set a deadline of October 15, 2021 to receive written applications for the 2021 cycle. Applicants must submit (5) five copies. Applications are available at Main Street Insurance, 317 S Main in Yuma or by email, call Linda Frank (848-5382). Mail completed applications to: YumaContinue Reading
Yuma volleyball keeps tinkering in search of winning rotation
The Yuma High School volleyball team keeps tinkering with its rotation in search of that winning formula. Head coach Jenny Noble and staff have adjusted the Tribe’s attack several times in the season’s first two weeks, while going 4-3 heading into today’s, September 16, league home match against the AkronContinue Reading
Yuma football returns to action in Ault
Two games in, seven to go, the Yuma High School football team resumes its quest to earn a playoff spot in the 2021 season. The Indians are coming out of their bye week, heading to Ault on Friday to take on the Highland Huskies in a non-conference game. Yuma resumesContinue Reading
Golf regional is Tuesday
It is down to the postseason for the Yuma High School boys golf team. The Indians will put their state tournament hopes on the line, Tuesday, September 21, when they compete in the Class 3A Region 3 Tournament at Collindale Golf Course in Fort Collins. It will be a challengingContinue Reading
Cross country beat the heat
Yuma High School’s cross country runners no doubt hope to compete in more comfortable conditions when they hit the course at the Brighton Meet today, September 16. The Indians ran in Fort Morgan last Friday. The meet’s start was pushed back 30 minutes due to the heat, but the temperatureContinue Reading
Yuma softball earned first win
Yuma High School’s softball team broke into the win column in a big way, last Saturday, and is looking to ride that to more positive outcomes during the rest of the season. The Indians hosted Wray this past Tuesday, in a league doubleheader, getting swept by their county rivals. TheContinue Reading