Archive for May, 2014
Eckertt Grey Karr…May 6, 2014
A private family graveside service for infant, Eckertt Grey Karr, was held on Friday May 9, 2014 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Eckertt Grey Karr was the infant son of David and Amy Karr, and went to be with the lord on May 6, 2014 in Aurora, Colorado. Eckertt is survived by his […]
Wade Parker Honored as LCC Alumnus of the Year
(Lamar, Colorado; May 5, 2014) Lamar Community College honored its 2014 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year at Antelope Night on Friday, May 2, 2014. Head Baseball Coach Scott Crampton gave an introduction for Wade Parker that had most of the audience in tears. Wade’s Parents, Danny and Michelle, were present to receive the award […]
Holly Trustees Approve Variances
The Holly Town Trustees went through a light agenda during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, May 7, approving a property variance, an easement and abatement for Holly residents. The Trustees, acting on the recommendation from the town’s Variance Board, approved the recommendation for work being done on the property owned by Lenny Thompson at North […]
Sparrowhouse Ministries is Open for Food Donations at Life Center Church
Sparrowhouse Ministries, operated by Joel and Veronica Jacoby, received a $500 cash contribution from members of the Prowers Medical Center Auxiliary this past Monday, May 5. The presentation was made prior to the annual appreciation brunch the hospital hosts for Auxiliary members. The Jacoby’s recently took over the food distribution operation from Mary and Martha […]
PMC Birth Announcements May 6, 2014
Brittany Blackbird-Alverado and Cory Grigat of Springfield are the proud new parents to a baby girl. Dreamie Blayze Grigat was born at 3:27 pm on April 24, 2014. She weighed 8 lb and measured 20.75 inches in length. Dreamie joins her sister Smokie Hayze Blackbird-Alverado. Her grandparents are Brigitte & Joe Grigat, Mark Alverado, and […]
Rotary Ducky Dash Runs Again
The Lamar Rotary is gearing up again for the 13th Annual Ducky Dash set for Willow Creek Park during Lamar Days, May 17th at 12:30pm. The Rotary mascot, “Quackers” will be present in the middle of the Park near the race headquarters. Area grade school students will participate in a series of races, helping to […]
Fiesta on the Plains this Friday & Saturday
Willow Creek Park in Lamar will host the annual observance of Cinco de Mayo and the Wild West BBQ, Friday and Saturday, May 9-10. Almost 30 vendors have entered the annual Kansas City sanctioned BBQ event and other local entries have signed up for the Backyard Grillers competition and green chili cookoff. A kid’s […]
Helen Ellenberger…September 3, 1928 – April 30, 2014
A Graveside memorial service for former Lamar resident, currently of Arvada, Colorado, Helen Ellenberger will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar with Pastor Calob Rundell officiating. Per Helen’s request cremation took place and there will not be any visitation. Helen was born on […]
Martha L. Stapleton…July 20, 1914 – May 1, 2014
Funeral services for Martha L. Stapleton will be held on Friday, May 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, Colorado. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Pastor Darryl Johnson of Fowler, Colorado will be officiating. Visitation for Martha will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2014 from 2:00 […]
Al Malone…August 17, 1940 – May 3, 2014
Services for longtime Wiley resident, Charles Alvin Malone, Jr. affectionately known to his family and friends as Al will be held at a later date. Per Al’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Al was born on August 17, 1940 in Goodlett, Texas to Charles Alvin and Beulah (Scott) Malone, […]
LPD Citizens Academy Accepting Students for June Classes
Want to ride along with a police officer or spend a shift with the ambulance crew? Maybe you just want to learn more about public safety in our community. The Lamar Police Department is accepting applications to attend the Public Safety Citizens Academy which will start June 5th, 2014 and run until September 6th, […]
2012 Census of Agriculture Reveals New Trends in Farming
USDA Reports Record Sales Moderated by Rising Expenses; Agriculture is Increasingly Diverse; Farming and Marketing Practices are Changing Washington, May 2, 2014 –There are now 3.2 million farmers operating 2.1 million farms on 914.5 million acres of farmland across the United States, according to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, released today by the U.S. […]
Mini Health Fair at Juniper Village (corrected information)
Being healthy is a very important part of life and at Juniper Village we encourage you to “Grow Strong Daily”! We have partnered with High Plains Community Health to offer a mini health fair at the local Senior Center this Wednesday, May 7th from 7am-10am. High Plains Community Health will be offering $30 labs! […]
Murder of Chief Lean Bear Results in Revenge
“I can only say that I see no way in which your race is to become as numerous and prosperous as the white race except by living as they do, by the cultivation of the earth.” With these words President Abraham Lincoln welcomed Chief Lean Bear and other Plains Indian leaders to the White House […]
Library Announces Summer Reading Program Registration
With the Lamar Public Library’s 2014 Summer Reading Program, there is something for everyone! Summer Reading Programs (SRPs) have been a staple for many, if not most, public libraries since the turn of the twentieth century. Each summer, during the annual hiatus from school, reading skills often decline. This phenomenon is sometimes called “summer loss” or “summer […]
Prowers County Ranked 53 out of 59 in State Health Factors
The County Health rankings are out…do you know where you stand?? Prowers County Health rankings for the year 2013 are out and the results show that Prowers County has some very real challenges, but we are making slow progress. The health ranking show how we are doing as a county and where we can improve […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Will Again Offer Two Buttes Outdoor Adventure
LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is once again offering families a chance to get outdoors and learn about firearms safety, hunting and outdoor survival. CPW is inviting families to join them for the Two Buttes Outdoor Adventure, a free two and a half day event, June 6 – 8 at the Two Buttes State Wildlife […]
Bruce N. Allen…August 5, 1941 – April 29, 2014
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date for longtime Lamar resident, Bruce N. Allen. Per Bruce’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Bruce N. Allen was born on August 5, 1941 in Denver, Colorado to Max Allen and Gladyola (Saunders) Allen and […]
Share The Spirit Foundation Founder Honored In Illinois
Springfield, Illinois: Tonya Voepel, co-founder with Karen Voepel of Lamar, Colorado of Share the Spirit Foundation (STS) will be honored as one of the Top Five “Women of Influence” by Security Bank in Springfield, Illinois and the Illinois Business Journal. Tonya’s accomplishments in Illinois and throughout the United States will be noted as well […]
Earth Moves – Waters Flow at North Gateway Park
Lamar officials will learn later this month, in the North Gateway Park has been approved to receive a $70,000 grant from the state’s ‘Fishing for Funds’ project for initial park improvements. State Department of Parks and Wildlife Technician, Dave Miller, said recently, he and one or two local officials will make the presentation May […]