Archive for August, 2013
OJC and LCC Partner to Meet Area Business Needs
(Lamar, Colorado; August 27, 2013) Lamar Community College and Otero Junior College are partnering to provide services to Southeastern Colorado’s businesses, farms and ranches. OJC will be expanding its Agri-Business Management program into LCC’s service area, while LCC will take on the Small Business Management program in OJC’s service area. Providing services on a regional […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 30, 2013
Thursday, August 29 At 9:04 am on August 29, fire personnel were dispatched to 412 North 7th Street in Lamar on report of a vehicle fire. The owner of the vehicle stated that she was driving her van and noticed the smell of fuel while driving. She stated that hater she parked for a bit […]
Eldon S. Myers
A Memorial Celebration for lifelong resident Eldon S. Myers will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Mike Schneider of the Wiley Community Church officiating. Interment of the ashes will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Eldon will be held from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM, […]
Roman Orozco Enjoys Rockies Game Courtesy of Lamar Public Library
Lamar Public Library recently had a drawing for two Colorado Rockies tickets, and Roman Orozco enjoyed those tickets on Monday , August 26th. Following a 10-game East Coast swing, the Rockies returned home to host the San Francisco Giants. Juan Nicasio pitched six scoreless frames and drove in a run of his own for his […]
VA Mobile Clinic Address Correction
Area veterans should be advised of an address correction for the VA Mobile Medical Clinic which will serve the health needs of veterans after the closing of the current VA Clinic at Prowers Medical Center on August 31. The new location for veteran medical services is the former KOA Campgrounds, at 5385 Highway 50, north […]
Governor Hickenlooper Releases Statement Regarding Altered Federal Viewpoint of Sales of Recreational Marijuana
DENVER — Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper released this statement today in response to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder’s announcement regarding marijuana laws in Colorado and Washington: “We recognize how difficult this issue has been for the Department of Justice and we appreciate the thoughtful approach it has taken. Amendment 64 put […]
Andy C. Waldroupe…August 13, 1949 – August 27, 2013
Memorial services for Las Animas, CO resident, Andy Waldroupe will be held at 12:00 P.M. Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Seed and Supply Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Pastor Rod Coulter will officiate. Inurnment will be at a later date. Andy Charles Waldroupe was born August 13, 1949 in Las Animas, CO […]
Benny Barton…August 25, 2013
Benny Barton, 58, of Bastrop, TX passed away August 25th, 2013 in Kyle, TX. Benny was born to Earl and Lily Faye Barton in Archer City, TX. He was one of 8 children. Benny married Cathy Mitchell on February 19th 1977. He is preceded in death by his parents, and three siblings; […]
Senator Bennet Discusses Farm Bill, Drought and Education
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet fielded questions focusing on the bipartisan immigration and farm bills, as well as how our national school system is not performing up to expectations. The senator was concluding a three day visit to eastern Colorado constituents this past Wednesday, August 28. Bennet and former Colorado Governor Roy Romer made an early […]
Double Highway Fatality in Hasty
The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on August 28, 2013 at approximately 6:00 AM. The crash occurred on Colorado Highway 50 approximately 8 miles east of Hasty, Colorado in Bent County. A 1996 Acura Sedan driven by a 23-year-old female from Colorado Springs, was traveling westbound […]
Public Hearing Set for September 4 for New Nursing Home
The Prowers County Commissioners discussed the format options for the public hearing during their August 27 meeting. The central issues are to create a PID, or Public Improvement District within the county and to develop a $14 million bond to finance the project. The hearing is required to move ahead with the proposed purchase […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 27, 2013
Monday, August 26 At 6:12 pm on August 26, fire personnel were dispatched to 322 South Main Street in Lamar on report of a fire alarm in an apartment complex. Upon entrance of the building, fire crew found the fire alarm panel showing that there were two active heads. One active head was on the […]
Anderson Voted to Chair Lamar Utililties Board
The Lamar Utility Board voted to appoint David Anderson as chairman and Ron Cook as vice-chairman during a brief meeting this past Tuesday, August 27. Don Steerman, the former board chairman declined to run for an additional term once his seat in office had expired. That leaves a vacancy on the Lamar Utility Board […]
Public Hearing on North Gateway Park Annexation Scheduled by City Council
The annexation of the Valco Pond area, or North Gateway Park into the City of Lamar, was discussed by the council and City Administrator, John Sutherland. A petition of annexation of the 108.13 acres will be reviewed during a public hearing set for Monday, October 14. The city was deeded the property by Valco […]
High Safety Ranking for LCC
(Lamar, Colorado; August 21, 2013) Lamar Community College is proud to announce it’s 4th place ranking on the “Highest Safest Colleges and Universities, Four-Year or Above” for the State of Colorado. Each college is ranked by the number of incidents per 100 students. Both local and campus crime are factors in the results with campus […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 26, 2013
Emily Perona and Hayden Stegman of Wiley are the proud new parents of a baby boy. Mason Axel Stegman was born at 5:39 pm on August 20, 2013. He weighed 7 lb 13 oz and measured 20.5 inches long. Grandparents Micheal Perona, Sara Perona, Tony Stegman and Deborah Stegman are happy to welcome Mason to […]
Wiley Clinic Grand Re-Opening Sept 9th
Wiley, CO High Plains Community Health Center will celebrate the re-opening of the Wiley Clinic with a Community Open House on September 9th, 4 – 6 pm. Long-time area physician, Dr. John Abbott and his team will be available to offer healthy snacks, talk to you about our services, and greet patients and interested community […]
Don Hammons…February 23, 1933 – August 25, 2013
A Memorial Service for rural Lamar resident, Don Hammons will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Lamar Christian Church with Reverend Phil Harris of Imperial, Nebraska officiating. A private family interment of Don’s ashes will follow at a later date at the Wiley Cemetery. Per the family’s request, cremation […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 26, 2013
Friday, August 23 At 11:55 pm on August 23, fire personnel were dispatched to 101 North 12th Street in Lamar on report of a passenger vehicle fire. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found a Jeep in the front yard fully engulfed in flames. Engine 2 crew attacked the fire and was able to […]
Dorothy Ann (Branom) Lamle…February 17, 1926 – August 21, 2013
Dorothy Ann (Branom) Lamle 87, of Wiley passed from this life on August 21, 2013 at her home in Wiley, CO with family by her side. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth and one son Kerry. She is survived by a son, Richard (Susan) Lamle of Hasty and a daughter […]
