Archive for November, 2013
Scanner Sweep Allows Confident Shoppers in Colorado
LAKEWOOD, Colo. –With Black Friday and the frenzy of holiday shopping drawing near, consumers can purchase with confidence during their gift giving shopping spree. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has conducted its annual “scanner sweep” to help ensure consumers receive accurate prices at the register. Throughout the year, CDA’s Division of Inspection and Consumer […]
Lamar Police Chief Receives Executive Certification in Colorado
On November 20th the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police notified Lamar Police Chief Gary McCrea that his application for Executive Certification had been approved by the CACP Board. To obtain certification by the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police as a Police Executive an individual has to show a high level of […]
Thanksgiving Brings Increased Turkey Consumption, DUI Enforcement
“Drink and Don’t Drive” this Thanksgiving to avoid an even costlier holiday season STATEWIDE—Soon families will be gathering, turkeys will be roasting and wine will be flowing throughout Colorado in celebration of another Thanksgiving. While Thanksgiving is a time for rest and relaxation for some, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol […]
Herman Thierichen…March 19, 1933 – November 26, 2013
A private family service will be held at a later date for longtime Lamar resident, Herman Thierichen. Herman was born on March 19, 1933 at Meridian, Texas to Charles Albert and Gladys Inez (Davidson) Thierichen and passed away on November 26, 2013 at Prowers Medical Center at the age of 80. Per Mr. Thierichen’s request […]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from Prowers County Sheriff’s Possee
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Posse would like to thank A-1 Rental, 4 Rivers Equipment, and Mantra Design & Photography for their donations of goods and services during the 2013 Prowers County Sand and Sage Fair and Rodeo. We would also like to extend a special thanks to the following businesses for their generous donations […]
Ray “Chief” Estrada…November 20, 1920 – November 25, 2013
A Funeral Mass for longtime Granada resident, Ray Estrada will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 29, 2013 at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly with Reverend Charlie Sena officiating. A Rosary service will be held prior to the Mass at 9:30 AM also at the church. A Rite of […]
Fire Department Incident Reports November 26, 2013
Monday, November 25 At 12:14 pm on November 25, fire crews were dispatched to 1202 South 5th Street in Lamar on report of a cooking fire. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found no outward signs of fire. The smoke detector was present and in working order. The fire was contained within the oven […]
Snow and Fire on Friday in Lamar
A late afternoon call this past Friday, November 22, sent 18 Lamar Fire and Ambulance crews to 701 West Washington Street to extinguish a fire that developed from electrical heat tape. The resident, an elderly woman, was on the front steps of her trailer home when responders arrived at 3:30pm and she was given shelter and […]
Added to the Library Collection Week of November 25, 2013
ADDED TO THE LIBRARY COLLECTION WEEK OF NOVEMBER 25, 2013 New Titles Title Author Grown ups 2 [videorecording] / Columbia Pictures ; Happy Madison Production ; written by Fred Wolf & Adam Sandler & Tim Herlihy ; producers, Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo ; director, Dennis Dugan. From the earth to the moon Verne, Jules […]
New Fee Schedule for 2014 Approved by Lamar City Council
After several work sessions reviewing the changes, a Resolution by the council pertaining to the list of 2014 fees for use of public facilities and services provided by the City of Lamar was passed by the council with Mayor Roger Stagner voting no. Some new fees were added to the schedule while some current fees […]
Vandals Deface Historic Lamar Property
MEDIA RELEASE Lamar Police Department Information Concerning Vandalism to Buildings Recently a Historic Building owned by the Lamar Community College was defaced by the use of spray paint on the building. The building is located in the 800 block of East Maple Street, referred to as WPA Building or the old Neoplan Dorms. […]
Greeba Loutzenhiser…Februry 20, 1908 – November 23, 2013
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Greeba Loutzenhiser will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday November 30, 2013 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Rev. Kathy Leathers of the Holly United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Mrs. Loutzenhiser was born on February 20, 1908 at Colorado Springs, Colorado […]
Emery Lorin Cass…February 7, 1929 – November 24, 2013
A Celebration of Life for longtime Hasty resident Emery L. Cass will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Hasty Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Cass will be held from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, November 29, 2013 […]
Fire Department Incident Reports November 25, 2013
Friday, November 22 At 3:27 pm on November 22, fire personnel were dispatched to a mobile home fire located at 701 West Washington Street in Lamar. There was one occupant in the home and EMS treated the patient for smoke inhalation. Upon arrival at the scene, fire crew found that the entire structure on the […]
Colorado Employment Situation October 2013
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 1,500 over the month from September to October to 2,371,900 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 2,100 and government decreased 600. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased one tenth of a percentage point in October to 6.8 percent. This […]
Elizabeth M. Lane…February 16, 1916 – November 22, 2013
A Funeral Mass for longtime Eads resident, Elizabeth M. Lane will be held at 10:00 AM., Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Charlie Sena as celebrant. A Rosary will be held prior to the mass on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 9:30AM with […]
Gates Family Foundation Awards Major Grant to Southeast Colorado Collaboration Effort
The Gates Family Foundation recently awarded nearly $400,000 in grant money to a collaborative effort to preserve the southeastern Colorado landscape and revitalize its communities. The grant was awarded to four project applicants: Canyons & Plains of Southeast Colorado, Palmer Land Trust, Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory and Rocky Mountain Farmers Union. Together these four groups […]
Gov. Hickenlooper Announces All Damaged Highways Will Reopen Before Thanksgiving
DENVER — Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 — With this week’s opening of U.S. 34 and next week’s planned opening of State Highway 7, all highways damaged by the September flooding will reopen days ahead of the Dec. 1 goal. “The united effort of the Colorado Department of Transportation and its road repair partners has been […]
CPW Reaches Out to Young Archers Inspired by “The Hunger Games”
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering expanded opportunities to young archers in conjunction with the premier of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. As part of this effort, the agency is launching a new advertising campaign that promotes archery programs during the movie premier. “We’ve seen a tremendous increase in the popularity of archery […]
New Chairman Elected to the CO State Fair Board of Authority
PUEBLO, Colo. – Arthur Bosworth II, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Colorado State Fair Board of Authority. Bosworth, 70, replaces Vince Vigil, who was term limited after 16 years on the board, 12 years as its chairman. “Vince Vigil has been an integral part of the State Fair and has […]
