Archive for July 1st, 2013
“We Will Have a Fireworks Display”
Lamar Fire Chief, Marshall Cook, stated that contrary to some facebook or blog articles that have been circulating, there will be a July 4th fireworks display at the Prowers County Fairgrounds on Thursday night, July 4. Cook said that although the county has enacted a fire ban because of dry conditions this […]
PMC Birth Announcements…July 1, 2013
Justin and Julie Miller of McClave announce the birth of Eliana Tylynn, born on June 27, 2013. She arrived at 12:08 in the morning, weighing five pounds and 8.5 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches. Eliana has a sister and brother at home, Tyanne and Jason. Grandparents are Ray and Sharen Miller of Two […]
Elsie Lee Perkins Howland…August 8, 1932 – June 28, 2013
Memorial services for Elsie Howland will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 5, at the United Methodist Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Elsie Lee (Perkins) Howland, 80, passed away on June 28, 2013, at her home in Syracuse, Kansas. She was born in Lamar, CO on August 8, 1932 to Sam […]
Angel Manuel Barrera, Sr….October 1, 1941 – June 27, 2013
A Rosary Service for longtime Lamar resident, Angel M. Barrera will be held at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. A Funeral Mass will be held following the Rosary at 10:00 AM., also at the church with Reverend Charlie Sena […]
Commissioners Awaiting Reply on Visit Invite to Governor
County commissioners in Prowers and southeast Colorado are waiting to see if Governor Hickenlooper will reply to their request that he visit the drought stricken areas of the state and view firsthand the economic and environmental impact the drought has wrought in this region for the past several years. On May 10, the governor issued […]
