Romance Scams Affect Thousands

Love is in the Air and so are the Scams—guest blog by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, ID Theft & Fraud Unit

 

Romance scams affect thousands of people every year, but many victims do not believe they are victims and continue sending money.  The average loss per person is about $9,000-$10,000 and some have lost as much as $500,000, have mortgaged homes, sold vehicles, family heirlooms, and taken out loans to send money.

Following a few simple steps can help reduce your risk of being scammed by a con artist Casanova. 

Prairie Pines Board Minutes

 

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PRAIRIE PINES

January 16, 2016

 

The meeting was called to order by Chairman Mike Lening at 6:30 p.m.  Those in attendance were 

Administrator Linda Watts, Assistant Administrator Pam Weirich, Chairman Mike Lening, Vice Chairman 

Tom Davis, Secretary Michelle Wyckoff, Board Members Theresa Weber and Rhonda Uhland.

 

Hearing of Interested Parties: Resident Lois McCracken wants a new mail receptacle for residents 

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2016 EHS Track and Field Schedule

Date, Location, Time  

Thurs. March 24, La Junta, 1:00  

Sat. April 2, Lamar, 9:00  

Fri. April 8, Cheyenne Wells, 9:00  

Sat. April 9, Limon, 8:30  

Sat. April 16, Springfield, 10:00  

Sat. April 23, Holly), 9:00  

Sat. April 30, Springfield, 10:00  

Sat.  May 7, Limon (1a Invitational), 9:00  

Fri. May 13, Southeast League Meet - Holly, 10:00  

May 19,20,21, State Meet @ Denver (Jeffco Stadium), TBA  

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About Town

by Doris Lessenden 

“Love One Another….Kindness is in our power, even when fondness if not”.  Anon.

Linda and Larry Watts went to dinner with her parents, Ron and Joyce Howard, of Arapahoe Saturday evening to celebrate their 62nd Wedding Anniversary. Congratulations to a wonderful couple.

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