Archive for August, 2015
Lupe M. Andrade…March 16, 1929 – August 26, 2015
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 for lifetime Lamar resident, Lupe Andrade at St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Carl Wertin as celebrant. A Rosary Service will be held prior to the Mass at 9:30AM. Deacon Alan Medina will recite […]
Ron Kiniston…December 4, 1946 – August 25, 2015
Graveside memorial services for longtime, Las Animas, Colorado resident, Ronald Kiniston, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2015 at Fort Lyon National Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado. Ronald Glenn Kiniston was born on December 4, 1946 in Las Animas, Colorado to John A. and Ava (Lee) Kiniston. He passed away on […]
Contribute A Photo to the Hall of Honor During the Tri State 9/11 Tribute
Tri State 9/11 Tribute – September 12, 2015 As part of the Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Celebration, we feature a Hall of Honor in the Centennial Building at the Prowers County Fairgrounds, to pay tribute to all First Responders and Military, Past and Present. We will also display patriotic posters created by our area school […]
Jettie M. Dillion…June 18, 1923 – August 26, 2015
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Jettie M. Dillion was held at 2:00PM on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Jettie was born on June 18, 1923 in Pike County, Kentucky to Vince and Gracie (Ward) Coleman and peacefully passed away on August 26, 2015 at her […]
New LCC Dorm One Year Out
By this time next year, the first of three proposed dorm pods will be open to students at Lamar Community College. LCC President, John Marrin, told the Prowers County Commissioners the college is about $300,000 shy from the target price of $1,250,000 needed for construction. Marrin added, “We’re working with the city and the […]
PCDI Focus on Housing Market, Proactive Business Viewpoint
Adequate housing has been a key factor in the list of economic development priorities in Prowers County. The need for construction of higher priced housing to match potential demand was discussed by the Prowers County Development Incorporated board during their monthly meeting on August 25. Interim Director, George Gotto, recapped a conversation initiated by […]
Storm Repair Efforts Recapped at LUB Meeting
Rick Beard assumed the duties of the interim chairman of the Lamar Utilities Board during the regular meeting held on Tuesday, August 25. Beard moved into that position when former chairman, Michael Bryant, said he would not serve another four year term due to time constraints. Beard will act as interim chairman until a […]
HOPE Center at Lincoln School is Open for the New Year
A new school year is underway in Lamar and the HOPE Center already is showing an increase in student involvement compared to last year. That news was relayed by HOPE director, Lori Hammer this past Monday, August 24 at the first meeting for the year at the Lincoln School headquarters. “We had between 140 […]
Costly Swimming Pool Repairs Considered by Lamar City Council
The Lamar City Council discussed a proposal to hire a consulting firm to determine what has caused pieces of the pool’s finish lining to peel off, sometimes by as much as two foot strips. The Lamar Municipal Swimming Pool was resurfaced in 2013 by Pacific Western Coatings, but the results on the finish have not been […]
Judy and Dean Douglass to Celebrate Golden Anniversary
A celebration of fifty years of marriage will be held at the Lamar United Methodist Church for Dean and Judy Douglass on Sunday, September 6th. The celebration will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Reaffirmation of wedding vows will be at 3:00 PM in the chapel Everyone is invited to join Dean and […]
CSP Reports Fatality on Highway 287 South of Lamar
The Colorado State Patrol investigated a two vehicle crash involving one fatal injury which occurred early Tuesday afternoon, August 25, 2015, approximately 12 miles south of Lamar. A 2013 Ford Mustang was traveling southbound on Highway 287 when it went into the northbound lane of traffic and collided with the left saddle tank and […]
Runnin’ Lopes Host Little Caesar Classic Volleyball Tournament
This past weekend, August 21-22, the LCC Runnin’ Lopes Volleyball team hosted the annual Little Caesar Classic tournament. Twelve teams competed in the tournament including teams from Kansas, Texas, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado. Teams played at the Lamar Community Building and the LCC Wellness Center. This tournament started the Lopes volleyball season with a high […]
Floyd Downing…October 20, 1928 – August 24, 2015
A celebration of life for longtime Wiley resident, Floyd Downing will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow in Wiley Cemetery. Visitation for Floyd will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 3:00PM until 7:00 P.M. at the Peacock […]
Rev. Ralph Plummer…August 25, 1952 – August 20, 2015
Funeral services for longtime, Holly, Colorado resident, Rev. Ralph Plummer, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2015 at the Holly School Old Gymnasium. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Ralph Milton Plummer was born on […]
USDA Corn Crop Report
Corn crop maturity continues catching up while condition remains strong Wet weather across the U.S. this past spring delayed corn planting, and as a result the maturity of the crop for weeks has lagged compared to previous years. But warm weather recently has helped the crop catch up, and the combination of good soil moisture at […]
Lamar Area Hospice Dinner-Dance at Eagles Aerie
The Lamar Eagles Lodge will host the dinner, dance and auction for this year’s Lamar Area Hospice fundraiser, set for Saturday, August 29. The public is invited to the event which is priced at $50 per person and includes live music, a barbecued steak dinner, a dance and a chance to bid on donated […]
Lamar Council Approves Grants and Funding for Police, Fire, Computer Software
The Lamar City Council approved requests for grant applications and city equipment during their Monday, August 24th meeting, including the GOCO grant needed to finish the two remaining ball fields at the Four Plex. Rick Akers, Lamar Parks and Rec Director, outlined the final work to be done by the lowest bidder, Timberline Landscaping of […]
Birth Announcements: Murillo-/-Munoz-/-Sisenstein-Warman
Nayeli Murillo Ortega and Aron Eduardo Leon Lopez of Granada, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Ian Aron Leon Murillo at 9:42pm on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center with Sharon Hendricks attending. Ian weighed nine pounds and 4.6 ounces and was 20 3/4inches in length at birth. Grandparents include Maria […]
NASS Update on Colorado Cattle of Feed
COLORADO The number of cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in Colorado feedlots with a capacity of 1,000 head or larger was estimated at 790,000 head as of August 1, 2015. The latest inventory was 5 percent below last month but even with August 1, 2014 inventory. Cattle feeders with 1,000 head […]
NPS and High Plains Theater Hosts “From Sand Creek to Boggsville to Camp Amache and Beyond: Chief Lonebear and the Massacre of 1864”
Eads, CO – Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site (NHS) and the Crow-Luther Cultural Events Center will offer a free ranger program entitled “From Sand Creek to Boggsville to Camp Amache and Beyond: Chief Lonebear and the Massacre of 1864” at the Crow-Luther Cultural Events Center in Eads, CO on Saturday, August 29. The hour […]
