Archive for September 10th, 2013
Abraham Kamocka Kalani…February 9, 1980 – September 9, 2013
A Memorial Service for lifetime Lamar resident Abraham “Abe” Kalani will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at the Peacock Chapel. Abraham was born on February 9, 1980 at Lamar, CO to William Joseph Kathman and Louise Kalani and passed away at his home west of Lamar on September 9, 2013 […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 10, 2013
Gail and Joseph McDowell of Lamar are the proud new parents of a baby boy. Khairan Paul Monroe McDowell was born at 3:05 pm on September 8, 2013. He weighed 9 lb 4.5 oz and measured 21 inches long. Khairan will join siblings Giada, Azrial, and Elijah. His grandparents include Paul and Carol Voris, Nita […]
Scooter Driver Hurt in Rocky Ford Crash
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two vehicle, serious injury crash that occurred on Colorado 50 about two miles west of Rocky Ford on Monday, September 9, 2013 at about 2135 hours (9:35pm). A 2000 Dodge Caravan, driven by Maryah Perez, of Olney Springs, Colorado, was westbound on Colorado 50 when the Caravan struck […]
Health Co-Op President to Visit Prowers County
Lindy Wallace, Board President of the Colorado Healthop, will, along with High Plains Community Health Center, host a community coffee on Tuesday, September 17, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Lamar Community Building. Community members are encouraged to attend the free meeting to find out more about Colorado’s only non-profit health insurance cooperative. Discussion […]
Colorado Fishing Report for September 10, 2013
Check out Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing videos “Fly Fishing Colorado” is a feature length video journal highlighting major fly-fishing events and top destinations throughout the state. Fly fishermen of all skill levels will benefit from this comprehensive look at Colorado’s year-round fly-fishing opportunities. Each monthly entry is filled with action at recommended destinations, fly-fishing […]
Lois Evaline Kenworthy…March 12, 1920 – September 8, 2013
Horber Funeral Chapel Graveside services for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Lois Evaline Kenworthy will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Bent/Las Animas Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado. Visitation will be held from 1:00-5:00p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Horber Funeral Chapel in Las Animas. Lois Evaline (Phillips) Kenworthy affectionately […]
Anne T. Oxley…November 20, 1921 – September 9, 2013
A Memorial Mass for longtime Lamar resident, Anne Oxley will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the St. Francis De Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A Rite of Committal and interment of the ashes will follow at Wiley Cemetery. Mrs. Oxley was born on November 20, 1921 at Aitken, […]
City Council Deals with Green Weeds and Red Tape
Above average summer rains have meant above average weed growth around Lamar, prompting city council discussion this past Monday night about a speedier resolution to getting absentee or lazy homeowners to cut the weeds on their property. Weed growth has been moving faster than the paperwork needed to control them. The Lamar City Council is […]
Galen N. Sears…December 23, 1919 – September 8, 2013
Celebration of Life services for Galen Sears will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 16, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Holly, Colorado with Rev. Ralph Plummer officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation for Galen will be held from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, […]
What Ever Happened to Cathay Williams (A.K.A. William Cathey): Buffalo Soldier?
While it is known that African-American troops were among the first soldiers to serve at Fort Lyons, few people know that America’s only documented female Buffalo Soldier also lived in Colorado. Catharine Williams was born on a plantation near Independence, MO. Although her father was a free man, because William’s mother was a slave, so […]
