Older Adults can be Particularly Vulnerable in Cold Weather.
Here are some ways to stay safe during the winter months:
3.4 Earthquake South of Pueblo Tuesday
Three people in the Trinidad area reported feeling an earthquake that shook western Las Animas county Tuesday night.
The quake measured 3.4 on the Richter Scale according to the United States Geological Survey. It occurred at 9:41 p.m. about one-half mile below the surfaced, and was centered about 69 miles south of Pueblo.
No damage or injuries have been reported.
Death Notice - Helen Specht
Helen L. Specht
December 5, 1922 – December 18, 2017
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Helen L. Specht will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the Lamar Missionary Baptist Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Visitation for Helen will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 from 1:00PM until 7:00PM at the Peacock Family Chapel.
East End Events
It's been a bad week for two of our neighbors. Ruth Fees fell a week ago today and broke her arm. She underwent surgery on Monday to set the arm. Howard Votruba fell last Thursday at the fire station in Sheridan Lake and broke several bones in the top of his foot and bruised a leg badly. He will be seeing a surgeon on this Monday to have surgery. We wish the best for both of you and a fast recovery.
Getting Help for Your Grief
Losing someone close to you may leave you feeling sad, lost, alone, or even angry. You may miss the person who has died—you want him or her back. You might have also been so busy with caregiving that it now seems you have nothing to do. This can add to your feelings of loss. This is all part of mourning, a normal reaction to the loss of someone you’ve cared for.
High Fire Danger on Forest Service Land in Colorado
San Juan National Forest fire officials are warning that continued dry conditions in Southwestern Colorado mean that fire danger is a concern. In late November, a man target shooting with incendiary ammunition on private property adjacent to National Forest lands started a fire north of Durango that quickly grew to 60 acres near Electra Lake north of Durango. Fuel moistures are even drier now as we approach the end of December.
About Town
“PEACE….We pray to Thee, our Father, as Christmas comes again, for peace among all nations and good will between all men.” Helen Steiner Rice. This sentence was on a card from Pastor Mark and Deb Imel. We desperately need that peace in the societies of our nation.
Warmup Starts the Week – Cold Returns Next Weekend
Sunday starts off cooler ahead of a few warm days before winter arrives – both on the calendar and in Colorado’s weather. Snow may accompany the start of the season.
Eastern Plains
Freezing drizzle is expected across much of northeast Colorado Sunday, while the southeast will see patchy fog clearing through the morning. Temperatures will be much cooler than Saturday, with most of the plains reaching only low 40s.
Alzheimer’s and the Holidays – Travel Tips
Holiday travel tips for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias
Traveling over the holiday season is stressful enough under ideal circumstances, but for 5.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s (including 69,000 in Colorado) and their families, this can be a particularly challenging time.
While the symptoms of this progressive brain disease can sometimes make travel more difficult, it doesn’t mean families can’t travel with a loved one with dementia and participate in holiday festivities.
