Archive for February 13th, 2012
Local Gymnastics Team Competes at Pikes Peak Cup Meet
The Wranglers Gymnastics Team competed at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs at the Pikes Peak Cup on Sunday, Feb 5th. This event was the largest gymnastics event that Colorado will see for the next 4 years. Because this is an Olympic year, there are Olympic National Qualifiers held all around the United States. Colorado Springs […]
North 3rd Street Attic Fire on Saturday, No Injuries
A ceiling fan caused an attic fire Saturday, in the 300 block of North Third Street in Lamar. Members of the Lamar Fire and Ambulance Departments responded at the call at 11:30am. The fire was confined to the attic space on the first floor of the house. The cause is still under investigation. A battery […]
Rex A. Dennis…January 29, 1958 – February 11, 2012
Memorial services for longtime Hartman resident, Rex A. Dennis will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 17, 2012 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. In-Urnment will follow the service in the Hartman Cemetery. Rex was born on January 29, 1958 at Lamar, Colorado to Billy and […]
Edith M. Barnes…February 27, 1915 – February 12, 2012
A funeral service for longtime Holly, Colorado resident, Edith M. Barnes, will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday February 16, 2012 at the Cowboy Church in Holly-204 S. 5th St. in Holly. Robin Van Kempen will officiate the service. A private family in-urnment service will be held at a later date. Visitation for […]
Diane Nye Retiring as Parkview Elementary Principal
Diane Nye, Parkview Elementary School President has announced her retirement, effective at the end of this school year. Her retirement and several resignations are a part of the agenda for the Lamar RE-2 School Board meeting set for 6:30pm, February 13. Callie Evans from Partners for HOPE and Joy Estes, gifted and talented coordinator […]
Rabid Skunk Attack in Kiowa County
RABIES WARNING!! Kiowa County Residents Cautioned About Skunks with Rabies Prowers County Public Health and Environment is urging citizens of Kiowa County and all of SE Colorado to avoid any unnecessary contact with wild animals, especially any that appear to be sick or behaving in an unusual manner. A skunk and an unvaccinated dog […]
Cow Palace Inn Kitchen Set to Cook
The Cow Palace Inn recently turned another corner in the motel’s comprehensive renovation project. The long awaited kitchen equipment has been installed. Manager Doug Thrall said Friday, February 10, “We’re waiting for a final inspection from the county health department and we hope that will happen this Wednesday. If we get the green light, we’ll […]
Scott N. Bowen…July 13, 1960 – February 8, 2012
A Celebration of Life service for former Chivington, Colorado resident and current Claremore, Oklahoma, resident Scott N. Bowen will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday February 14, 2012 at the Eads United Methodist Church in Eads, Colorado. Rev. Gary Forsee and Rev. Nancy Peacock will co-officiate. Burial will follow in the Eads Cemetery in […]
Lengthy Agenda Set for Tonght’s Lamar City Council Meeting
The city council’s work session will consist of a presentation from Ennovate Incorporated regarding performance contracting. The firm conducts energy audits for city buildings, contracts to have energy-saving improvements installed, provides financing for the project and guarantees that the energy savings realized will finance the alterations. In regular session, the council is holding a pubic […]
NWS Pueblo Hydrology Update
Hydrology Report from National Weather Service-Pueblo–February 9, 2012 A warm and mainly dry January is keeping much of south central and southeast Colorado in moderate to severe drought. The current U.S. Drought Monitor continues to indicate Extreme Drought (D3) conditions across extreme southeastern Baca County. Severe drought (D2) conditions remain across most of the rest […]
