Archive for January, 2014
Linda Medina…July 12, 1964 – January 29, 2014
A Funeral Mass for longtime Lamar resident Linda Medina will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Charlie Sena as celebrant. A Rosary Service will be held prior to the Mass at 9:30 AM with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. Burial will […]
Ray “Cotton” Jameson…November 25, 1944 – January 28, 2014
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Granada, Colorado resident currently of Platteville, CO, Ray “Cotton” Jameson will be held at 11:30 AM, Monday, February 3, 2014 at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, CO. Cotton was born on November 25, 1944 at Brawley, California to Raymond Clifford and Norma Mae (Ryder) Jameson and […]
Clifford L. Stuart…December 30, 1923 – January 30, 2014
Funeral services for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Clifford Stuart will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014 at the Parkview Baptist Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Burial will follow in the Las Animas/Bent Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Horber Funeral […]
Fairbairn, Parks, Thurner & Aguilera Honored at Lamar Chamber Banquet
The Lamar Eagles Lodge #3898 held a capacity crowd for the 93rd annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Banquet this past Thursday evening, January 30. The audience saw awards presented for Citizen of the Year, the Humanitarian Award, the Honker of the Year and a special observance from Voces Unidas for Janea Aguilera and presentation of […]
Dorothy Hanks…April 23, 1930 – January 8, 2014
Memorial services for Dorothy Hanks will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Bristol United Methodist Church with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Inurnment will follow the services at the Hartman Cemetery in Hartman, Colorado. Dorothy Jean Hanks affectionately known as “Dot” was born April 23, 1930 in Bristol, […]
Grand Opening Celebration Scheduled for LCC’s Career and Transfer Center
(Lamar, Colorado; January 29, 2014) The Career and Transfer Center at Lamar Community College will hold a grand opening ceremony and open house on Thursday, February 6, 2014. The Career and Transfer Center is a place where students and the local community can receive assistance in finding the right career choice along with directing students […]
Letter to the Editor: Wyatt Announces Re-election Bid for Prowers County Assessor
January 28, 2014 It is with great humility, that I announce my decision to seek re-election to the office of Prowers County Assessor. I am indebted to the citizens of Prowers County for the trust and confidence they have placed in me in the past, and obligated to serving the property owners of Prowers County […]
District VI takes over National Western Stock Show
By Lacey Mann, CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Bent & Prowers Counties Southeast Area—The dust from National Western Stock Show has finally settled and District VI 4-H members took the annual show by storm. 4-H members competed in market goat, market swine and Catch-A-Calf (CAC) and placed well throughout the course of the show. The […]
Chamber Honkers Visit the Hair Connection
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers recently welcomed Hair Connections to the business community. Hair Connections is owned by Terri Pankey and is located at 201 ½ East Olive Street. Terri is a former cosmetology instructor from Lamar Community College. Hair Connections is open Monday through Saturday. Call 691-5871 to make an appointment. […]
Four Board Positions Opening at PCDI
Prowers County Development Incorporated has scheduled its annual meeting/banquet for Wednesday, March 5 at the LCC Wellness Center. PCDI Executive Director, Lance Benninghoff, said board members decided to make some changes on the way the meeting will be conducted, some of which were brought about by altering some PCDI by-laws. Those were approved at […]
Colorado Employment Situation-December 2013
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 2,200 over the month from November to December to 2,379,700 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 2,400 and government decreased 200. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased three tenths of a percentage point in December to 6.2 percent. […]
Orozco Arrested, Goes Peacefully
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, Officers from the Lamar Police Department received information on the location of Justin Orozco. Justin had two felony warrants in which one included an assault on a police officer. Officers were advised Justin Orozco was hiding out at 310 West Poplar Street. Officers made contact with the homeowner and were […]
Lamar Utility Board, City Council and ARPA Hold Executive Session
Members of the Lamar Utilities Board and Lamar City Council met in executive session Tuesday, January 28, at the Light Plant offices, to receive legal advice on Specific Legal Questions Regarding a Report on Multi-Party Mediation, Attorney/Client Communication. Attorneys John Lefferdink and Garth Nieschburg, along with ARPA General Manager, Rick Rigel was in attendance […]
Lady Savages Rout Two League Foes, Move to 11-0
Last week, the Lamar Lady Savages looked every bit like the third-ranked team in the Colorado Preps Class 3A poll. Lamar hosted a pair of opponents from the Tri-Peaks East, and sent them both home with lopsided losses. Anticipation was high on Friday when the Lady Savages welcomed St. Mary’s into the Lamar Community Building. […]
Cards Split Weekend Contests
Holding a top-two ranking heading into the weekend, the McClave Cardinals knew they would have their opponents’ full focus in a pair contests, and the challenge would be to match that, both nights. On paper, coach Shawn Randel’s team should have had a fairly easy go of things, but it was proven once again that […]
Lady Cards Drop Two Over the Weekend
To call the McClave Lady Cardinals streaky just might be an understatement. After dropping both games last weekend, the Lady Cards have now had three losing streaks of two games this season. That goes along with a three-game winning streak to begin the season, and a run of two in the win column that was […]
Future Plans for North Gateway Park Discussed
The Lamar City Council is moving ahead with plans to improve the North Gateway Park, now that the council has annexed the property. Rick Akers, Lamar Parks and Recreation Director, and several members from the Department of Parks and Wildlife, briefed the council during a work session on early plans and ideas for improvements. The […]
Letter to the Editor: Coen Announces for Re-election
To: The Citizens of Prowers County, I would like to announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Prowers County Clerk. I have had the pleasure of serving you in that capacity for the past 5 years. I am a registered Republican; however the Oath of Office for the County Clerk demands that […]
Firemen’s Ball Set for Valentine’s Day
The Lamar Fire Department Auxiliary is proud to bring back the Lamar Fire Department Firemen’s Ball after a decade of absence. This year’s ball will occur on Valentine’s Day and will offer a night of great food, silent auction, cash bar, and dancing. Cow Palace Rodeway Inn will host the event with a brisket or […]
County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship Program
Prowers County Sheriff Jim Faull announced that County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. (CSOC), the state Sheriff’s Association, will award a $500 scholarship to a deserving Prowers County student this spring. CSOC established the scholarship program in 1978. Since then, this effort has continued as a meaningful expression of the sheriff’s confidence in and respect […]
