Archive for September 28th, 2011
Sexually Violent Predator Moves to Lamar
News that a sexually violent predator had moved to Lamar brought close to 100 citizens to an informational meeting at the Cultural Events Center this past Tuesday evening, September 27. Rodger A. Aldridge, age 31, was convicted of attempted sex assault on a female when she was under 15 years of age. The incident […]
Bessie Lee Powell…January 21, 1937 – September 27, 2011
A Graveside Memorial Service for former Lamar resident and currently of Cheyenne Wells, CO Bessie L. Powell will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 1, 2011 at the Fairmount Cemetery with Pastor Martin Davis of the Grace Lutheran Church in Cheyenne Wells officiating. Per Bessie’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be […]
Margaret D. “Marge” MIller…April 20, 1954 – September 28, 2011
A Memorial Celebration of Life for Eads, Colorado resident Marge Miller will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Eads United Methodist Church with Reverend Nancy Peacock officiating. Marge was born on April 20, 1954 at Merced, California to Arthur and Ruth (Stroh) Valladao. She passed away following her courageous battle […]
2012 Lamar Light Plant Budget Outlined
The Lamar Utilities Board reviewed the 2012 budget for Lamar Light Plant and Repowering Project operations this past Tuesday, September 27. Superintendent Rick Rigel said the budget is funded primarily by retail electric sales amounting to $14.6 million and total revenues should be in excess of $15.4 million. Residential customers will account for $5,237,000; Commercial […]
Bomb Threat at Parkview Elementary School
Lamar Police responded to a bomb threat detected this morning (9/28) on a playground bench at Parkview Elementary School. Parkview Principal, Diane Nye, said the message was brought to her attention by a student, and at that point, 7:55am, she alerted the police and had the school evacuated using the school fire alarm. Lamar […]
Local Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled
Lamar, CO‐Prowers County Public Health & Environment would like to announce their annual flu shot clinics. Vaccine is plentiful and there are no anticipated shortages this year. Prowers County Public Health & Environment has received all of their vaccine for the season and will also offer nasal vaccine for children and adults ages 3‐ 49 […]
New Developments in PMC Recall Election
The Board of Directors of the Prowers Hospital District have called a public meeting for Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 8pm at the Lamar Community Building to discuss issues surrounding the recall petitions for two board members, Candy Ruedeman and Marge Campbell. Recall petitions for the two board members were originated by three Prowers Medical […]
PMC Board Chair, Submits Response to Campbell Allegations
In light of the possible Prowers Medical Center Board recall election facing our community, I believe it is important to show our transparency and accountability to voters by responding to the questions raised by Board Members Marge Campbell and Candy Ruedeman. We know that citizens appreciate the importance of their voting power, and want to […]
