Archive for October 1st, 2012
New at the Lamar Public Library – 10-3-12
TOP TEN BOOKS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 1 Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts The Innocent by David Baldacci The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht 11th Hour by James Patterson And When She Was Good by Laura Lippman Bared To You #1 by Sylvia Day Dance With Me by Luanne Rice The Guinness Book of Records 2009 Line of Fire by […]
U.S. District Judge Rules Against Lamar Light Plant for Emissions Violations
ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, and members of the Lamar Utility Board, are holding an executive session meeting, Tuesday, October 2, to discuss options in light of a Friday, September 28, 2012 ruling by U.S. District Judge, David Ebel regarding the Lamar Repowering Project. Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh said the meeting was called […]
Parade Results-Holly Gateway Fair Parade
Click on a picture to enter the Gallery Although some outdoor events were called off due to the weather conditions earlier in the week, overcast skies, fog and mist wasn’t a deterrent to any of the crowds that lined Main Street in Holly for the annual parade this past Saturday morning, September 29. Assembing along Tony Garcia Drive, […]
New Prowers County Public Health Director Selected
A new director for the Prowers County Department of Public Health and Environment was announced by the Prowers County Commissioners during a brief meeting with department staff on Friday, September 28. Justin Lee, MPH (Masters, Public Health), from Erie Colorado was selected from a national search of 17 candidates. He also has a BS in […]
Herminia Esquivel…April 24, 1949 – September 30, 2012
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, Herminia Esquivel, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, October 4, 2012 at St. Frances de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Charles Sena as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30 AM with Deacon Allan Medina. Visitation […]
Nero is on the Beat with LPD
Nero, the latest K9 to join the Lamar Police Department, was added to the roster as he began his duties with Officer C.J. Filbeck today, September 27. Nero is replacing Filbeck’s former canine colleague, Joey, who has been retired from active duty after five years because of age and some medical problems. Joey will live […]
Granada Homecoming Parade Pix, 2012
Click on a picture to see the Gallery Despite the welcome rains from the night before, the streets in Granada were dry enough for the annual homecoming parade on Friday, September 28. Residents and alumni alike lined the streets from the high school, wearing green tee-shirts in support of the local football team which hosts Wiley for […]
Police, Pills and Prescriptions
Old and outdated pills and prescriptions were collected by members of the Lamar Police Department this past Saturday, September 29, during the local Take-Back event. Michelle Slough and Officer George Ibarra were available for a drive-through, drop-off from 10am to 2pm to collect old prescriptions and medications through a volunteer program that is conducted throughout […]
Mildred E. Crockett..October 5, 1924 – September 26, 2012
A celebration of life funeral service for former longtime Kiowa County resident, Mildred E. Crockett, will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday October 5, 2012 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Galan Burnett of the Faith Friends Church officiating. Burial for Mrs. Crockett will be held at 1:00 PM Friday October 5, 2012 […]
PMC Auxiliary Contributes to LCC Students
Members of the Prowers Medical Center Auxiliary (left to right: Donna Alexander, Vivian Ply, Helen Emick, Kathy Smith, Mary Rita Simmons, Eileen Hartshorn, and Helen Cook) stand with Lamar Community College President John Marrin as they give a “large” donation to the Lamar Community College Foundation. The annual gift provides four $1,000 scholarships to Level […]
