Archive for July 21st, 2011
Women’s Auxiliary of Lamar Eagles Donate to Migrant Coalition
“Quite a few migrant families have been arriving in southeast Colorado over the past week,” Gerri Jenkins said Thursday, July 21. Jenkins, vice-president of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Lamar Eagles, and other Auxiliary members, made a $200 donation to the Migrant Coalition members at High Plains Community Health Center. Jenkins said, “This was the […]
Commissioners Updated on County Rural Fire Calls
Staffon Warn, Prowers County Rural Fire Chief, provided statistics on the number and nature of calls his department had since the beginning of 2011. Warn reported, “We have close to identical numbers of calls for last year at this time.” He added, “You might think we were exceptionally busy so far this year. Although April […]
Lodging Tax Panel Approves Antelope Stampede Funding
The Prowers Lodging Tax Panel approved a $7,230 request from Fred Sherwood of Lamar Community College, to finance advertising for the annual LCC Antelope Stampede set for this September and October. The Stampede is an annual regional college rodeo held at the Prowers County fairgrounds and hosts an estimated 400 college-age contestants from Wyoming and […]
Doris D. Hawkins – 1963 – 2011
Doris D. Hawkins – 1963 – 2011 Peacock Funeral Home A private family disposition of cremains will be held at a later date for Lamar, Colorado resident, Doris D. Hawkins. Per Doris’ request cremation will take place and there will be no public visitation. Doris was born on September 16, 1963 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to […]
Jimmy R. “Schemer” Marez – 1947 – 2011
Jimmy R. “Schemer” Marez – 1947 – 2011 Valley Memorial Chapel – Lamar, Colorado A mass of Christian Burial for Lamar, CO. resident Jimmy “Schemer” Marez will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday July 25, 2011 at St. Francis de Sales/ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar, CO. . Rev. Damasus Okoro will […]
Accident on Highway 287
Colorado State Patrol For Immediate Release The Colorado State Patrol is investigating an accident involving a tractor-trailer and a Hyundai Elantra which resulted in property damage in Prowers County on July 19th. The tractor-trailer and the Hyundai were southbound on Colorado 287. The Hyundai slowed down to make a left turn at Prowers County Road F. […]
Charles E. Mitchell – January 7, 1934 – July 19, 2011
Funeral services for Hasty, Colorado resident Charles E. Mitchell will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday July 23, 2011 at the Hasty Friends Church in Hasty, CO. Rev. Gary Pritchard will officiate and burial will follow in the Union Valley Cemetery at Hasty, CO. Mr. Mitchell was born on January 7, 1934 at Cassody, […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit American Family Insurance
On July 8th, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited American Family Financial to recognize their new location and new management at 208 South 4th in Lamar. American Family Insurance is owned and operated by Tonya Chavira. Tonya and her staff can help you with all of your insurance needs. You can reach the American […]
