Archive for August, 2015
REACH Air Medical Services Opens New Air Ambulance Base in Colorado
La Junta, CO – August 6, 2015 – REACH Air Medical Services announces the opening of its new air ambulance base in La Junta, Colorado, which will operate under the name Southern Colorado CareConnect. This much needed and anticipated emergency medical helicopter service will provide Pueblo County and an expansive surrounding region with 24/7/365 emergency […]
Louise Austin…September 9, 1923 – August 9, 2015
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Louise Austin will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, August 14, 2015 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Rick Beard of the Living Covenant Church officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Per Louise’s request there will be no visitation. Louise was born on […]
Adopt-an-Athlete Program Entering Fourth Year
Lamar Community College’s Booster Club is kicking off its fourth year of the Adopt an Athlete Program this fall. The organization would like to invite the community at large and anyone interested in participating in the program to attend the Community Block Party on August 22 from 5-7pm in downtown Lamar. The Back-to-School Community Block […]
Don A. Holmes…September 30, 1934 – August 6, 2015
Funeral services for longtime Lamar resident, Don Arlen Holmes will be held at 10:00AM, Saturday, August 15, 2015 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. A viewing will be held prior to the service from 9:00AM until 9:30AM. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Don will be held on Friday, August 14, […]
Dorothy May Brunken…September 28, 1926 – August 4, 2015
Dorothy May Brunken, longtime Las Animas resident, passed away peacefully at her home in Olympia, Washington on August 4, 2015. She was 88 years old. Dorothy was born September 28, 1926 in Bent County, Colorado to Joseph H. and Minnie May (Woods) Quinn. She married Leonard J. Brunken on her eighteenth birthday, September […]
Mary O. Smith…April 30, 1921 – August 4, 2015
Funeral services for Mary Smith will be held Thursday, August 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Elder Chapel in the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Diane Hutson officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12 at Horber Funeral Chapel. Mary Oleva Smith was […]
Cutting the Costs of College
College is designed to be challenging; paying for it can be an unexpected test. While students can obtain financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, work study, and student loans, it may not be enough to cover all of their expenses. On top of obvious college costs – tuition, fees, and books – students […]
Holly Landfill Issues Improving, Working with Tighter Budget
Two years ago, the Holly landfill received a number of deficiency gigs regarding operations and record keeping. Matters are improving and this past Thursday, July 30, interim Town Administrator, Jerry L’Estrange, met with state and county representatives to review the current status of the landfill. L’Estrange noted that the town’s record keeping for the […]
PCDI Warehouse Property Sold
Prowers County Development Incorporated board members voted unanimously during an August 7, 2015 special meeting, to approve the sales contract for the former Big R warehouse properties on East Washington Street. At the request of the selling agent, Randle Realty, the purchase price and buyer will remain confidential until the buyer completes his due diligence, […]
Gov. Hickenlooper Proclaims August ‘Child Support Services Month’
(Denver) – Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a proclamation recognizing August as Child Support Services Month in order to highlight the importance of both parents in the lives of Colorado’s children, and to recognize the achievements of child support professionals statewide. “Colorado is committed to promoting the health and well-being of all our children by providing […]
Birth Announcements: Martinez & Fernandez
Edgar and Susana Martinez of Manter, Kansas announce the birth of their son, Andrew Fehr Martinez at 2:08pm, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center with Sharon Hendricks attending. Andrew weighed eight pounds and 9.4 ounces and was 20 ¼ inches in length at birth. Children at the home include Anthony Fehr Martinez. Grandparents […]
Lady Lopes Volleyball Honored for Academic Excellence
The Lamar Community College volleyball program recently earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the 2014-2015 season. This is the second time in program history that the team has received this award. “I’m very proud of how all our athletes have performed in the classroom and hope to continue to achieve […]
L’Estrange Continues as Holly Administrator – Trustees Developing Utility Bill Payment Policy
Jerry L’Estrange and the Holly Trustees finalized a work agreement during their monthly meeting, August 5, which will set the parameters of his employment as Town Administrator through the end of 2017. L’Estrange began his duties as interim administrator this past January as a replacement for Marsha Willhite. The Trustees offered some ideas for a […]
Hot Dog! What a Night
Wieners were served up from the grill at the Prowers County Fairgrounds and Willow Creek Park on Tuesday evening, August 4. Residents could choose from the National Night Out event at Willow Creek Park and enjoyfree swimming, a movie and dozens of chili dogs with cheese and all the toppings, or they […]
Rudy Munez…February 15, 1947 – August 2, 2015
A Rosary Service for longtime Lamar resident, Rudy Munez will be held at 9:30 AM, Friday, August 7, 2015 at St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. A Funeral Mass will be held following the Rosary at 10:00 AM., also at the church with Reverend Stephen […]
Rodney “Rod” Buchele…August 17, 1947 – August 2, 2015
Rodney “Rod” Buchele, age 67, died August 2, 2015 at home with his family by his side. Born August 17, 1947 in Waterloo, IA the son of Wesley F. and Mary (Jagger) Buchele, he attended schools in Michigan and Iowa, graduating from Ames High School in 1965. He received his B.S. in Economics from […]
Find Your Fashion at the Back to School Fashion Show
Diana Lynn Fashion is hosting an event August 8, 2015 that is sure to be fun for the whole family! After watching the Sand & Sages Fair parade, hop on over to 116 N. Main Street and enjoy the Back to School Fashion Show and the vendor booths featured by Lamar’s own merchants. With school […]
Birth Announcement: Reyher
Rex and Kristin Reyher of Las Animas, Colorado announces the birth of their daughter, Autumn Trinity Reyher at 7:24am on Monday, July 31, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center with Sharon Hendricks attending. Autumn weighed six pounds and 13 ounces and was 19 and one-quarter inch at birth. Children at home include Savana, Dawsun and […]
Judge Douglas Tallman Retiring
15th Judicial District announces District Court Vacancy Commission sets date to select nominees. The Fifteenth Judicial District Nominating Commission will meet Sept. 14, 2015, at the Prowers County Courthouse in Lamar to interview and select nominees for appointment by the governor to the office of district judge for the Fifteenth Judicial District (Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa […]
Jack Bitner…March 20, 1946 – July 30, 2015
Memorial services for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Jack Bitner will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2015 at the Seed and Supply Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Rod Coulter officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Jack Bitner was born on March 20, 1946 and passed away […]
