Archive for October 22nd, 2012
Informational Health Fair Set for Veterans at VA Clinic at PMC
The Lamar VA Clinic is hosting their First Health Fair, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 10am to 2pm. Located in the PMG Clinic at Prowers Medical Center, staff at the VA offices will provide veterans with information geared to helping them with current or future medical and healthcare questions. The Health Fair will not feature […]
VOTER INFORMATION – From The Prowers County Clerk’s Office
If you are a registered Active voter and requested your ballot by mail you should have already receive your ballot. Mail-In and Absentee Voters are the only voters that will automatically receive their ballots by mail for this 2012 General Election. If you did not receive your ballot in the mail and you requested […]
Runnin’ Lopes Booster Club Announces Adopt-An-Athlete
(Lamar, Colorado; October 16, 2012) The Lamar Community College Runnin’ Lopes Booster Club announces the creation of an Adopt-an-Athlete program, effective immediately. This exciting development gives Booster Club and community members the opportunity to show support for LCC athletes and become more involved in Runnin’ Lopes athletics. The Adopt-an-Athlete program is set to be in […]
Barbara Jo Collier…May 30, 1936 – October 19, 2012
A memorial celebration of life for longtime Lamar Resident and beautician, Barbara Jo Collier will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, October 26, 2012 at the Lamar First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Rory Gillespie officiating. A private family interment will be held at a later date at Fairmount Cemetery. Per Barbara’s request cremation will […]
Atmos Energy, Going Very HIGH Tech
Tower climbers, employed by Atmos Energy, were in Lamar last week, installing equipment on the 100 foot tall tower in back of the Double K Car Wash between Second and Third Streets. The instrumentation will allow the gas company to take immediate readings of its Lamar customers from satellite telemetry that is being installed through […]
Letter to the Editor: Jillane Hixson for Prowers County Commissioner
Dear Citizens of Prowers County, As President of the Colorado State Senate, it is my honor to endorse Jillane Hixson’s candidacy for Prowers County Commissioner. I first became acquainted with Ms. Hixson in 2009, when she came to my office at the State Capitol to present concerns on behalf of land owners hurt by […]
Letter to the Editor
My patience has expired with “whoever” is removing Jillane Hixson’s campaign sign from my personal property, at my private residence; which I have now replaced, three times. Apparently, this is a recurring issue throughout-out the community. Culprits beware! Not only is it a crime to deface or remove campaign signs…but it strengthens my determination to […]
Blowing the Whistle on Texting & Driving
The annual Whistle Game between the La Junta Tigers and the Lamar Savages will be at Tiger Stadium in La Junta on Friday, October 26 at 7pm. Colorado State Patrol Troopers will be there to blow the whistle on texting and driving. Troopers will be on hand to remind high school students and their families […]
Twila R. Grice…June 28, 1948 – October 18, 2012
Funeral services for Lamar resident, Twila R. Grice, will be held at the Peacock Family Chapel at 10:00 AM on Thursday October 25, 2012 with Reverend Dave Davis of the Lamar First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Twila will be held from 1:00 PM […]
James W. Rafferty…October 26, 1937 – October 19, 2012
James W. Rafferty, 74, of La Junta, passed away on Oct. 19, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. He was born on Oct. 26, 1937 on a homestead between Manzanola and Fowler to Willard & Ruth (Walter) Rafferty. Following high school James joined the United States Navy and served four […]
PMC & Health Providers Host Senior Health Fair
Area seniors took advantage of the Healthy Aging, Fall Health Fair this past Wednesday, October 17, at the Lamar Community Resource and Senior Center on East Olive Street. Several tables were set up, including the first one to greet visitors at the Center, for their flu shots. The four hour health fair offered core health […]
City Council Meeting Starts at Valco Ponds
The Lamar City Council will begin their Monday meeting with a work session at the Valco Pond area this afternoon at 5pm. The 200 acre site is being turned over to the city by owner Tim Brubaker. Some upgrades to the acreage were done this past spring and summer, in anticipation of the deed transfer. […]
