With work, school, sports practices, music lessons and homework time filling up the calendar, the back-to-school season can be hectic. During this busy time of year, having dinner waiting for you when you come home can make life so much easier. That’s why a lot of people choose to use slow cookers. No more standing in front of the refrigerator trying to make decisions about what to have for dinner after a long day at work. No more trying to balance food prep and homework. Just throw the ingredients in the slow cooker before work and turn it on!

Results are unofficial and subject to verification.

The 2017 election draws to a close Tuesday, with all ballots due by 7:00 p.m. This year, all ballots were mailed, so voters are not lining up at the polls.

Weekend before last, my sis, Jerene, and I went to Colorado Springs on Saturday to attend the 95th birthday celebration for our Aunt Esther, one of my dad's sisters.  Afterwards, we went to lunch with our nephew, Jason, and his family and our sister-in-law, Donna.  After lunch, Donna, Jerene and I went to Cripple Creek for the afternoon.  We spent Saturday night with Donna and returned home Sunday evening.  A very enjoyable weekend.

Janis "Jan" Diane Jones 
(August 13, 1940 - November 5, 2017) 
Funeral services are pending at this time.

Brown Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Dear EarthTalk: What are planners and designers doing to solve the so-called “last-mile” problem regarding transit?

Imogene Baxter

December 24, 1914 - November 4, 2017

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at the Lamar Church of Christ, 300 West Parmenter Street. Burial will follow at the Eads Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Brown Funeral Home

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings until sunset November 9 to honor the victims of the attack in Sutherland Springs, Texas and as proclaimed by President Donald Trump.

The full text of the president’s proclamation:

November 6, 2017

HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, TEXAS SHOOTING

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.”  I learned that scripture from the late Betty Shotton and how this scripture can bring powerful changes to one’s life.

While parts of western Colorado are seeing snow and winter storm warnings, the eastern plains will be under a range of temperatures – from 40s to 60s, and even potential low 70s around Trinidad.

Eastern Plains

Most of the northeastern plains will remain cloudy throughout Sunday, with some areas seeing light rain through the morning. While the Sterling area will see temperatures in the mid-40s, Limon, Eads and Lamar will be in the 50s, while La Junta, Springfield and Kim will be in the 60s.

Overnight Sunday, low clouds and areas of fog are expected.