Archive for January 13th, 2016
Lamar Light and Power Continues to Upgrade Equipment for 2016
Houssin Hourieh, Lamar Light and Power Superintendent, told the Utility Board members that some expenditures have been budgeted for 2016 to update aging and outdated equipment. The plant will focus on power station relays for the 25 & 69 kilovolt substation equipment. He noted, “The relays were manufactured in the 1960s and we can’t […]
Fred D. Pottorf, Jr….July 17, 1926 – January 11, 2016
Funeral services for Holly, Colorado resident, Fred Pottorf will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2016 at United Methodist Church in Holly, CO. Interment will follow at Holly Cemetery in Holly, CO. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 15, 2016 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, […]
Gary E. Turner…March 20, 1948 – January 11, 2016
A Service of Celebration for former Lamar resident, currently of Oklahoma City, OK Gary Eugene Turner will be held at 10:00AM, Monday, January 18, 2016 at the Peacock Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Veteran’s Section of Fairmount Cemetery under the auspices of the Lamar VFW Post #3621. Visitation for Gary will be […]
Grasmick Declares Intention to Run for Commissioner
My name is Tom Grasmick and I am pleased to announce my intent to run for Prowers County Commissioner in District 1. As a lifelong resident of Prowers County, I have the desire and drive to represent the people of this great county and do my part to continue to make this a wonderful […]
Birth Announcements: Jaime-/-Vazquez
Adam and Chrislyn Jaime of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Josian Chris Jaime at Prowers Medical Center at 8:59pm on Thursday, January 7, 2016 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Josiah weighed nine pounds and 12 ounces and was 21.5 inches in length at birth. Child of the home is Adyn Jaime. Grandparents […]
Slow November for Tax Collections
Lamar City Sales Tax and Total Sales and Use Tax Collections were off for November 2015 with City Sales Tax at -8.72% for a drop of $22,304 compared to last year. Total Sales and Use Tax Collections were also off at -6.89% for a drop of $18,595 for that same period. Total Collections for November […]
The Lamar City Council Gets in the Game, Helps Fund PUMA Study
While the city council did not allocate $50,000 in funding to Prowers County Development Incorporated for 2016, a request was made to the city late last year by Ron Cook, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, to help fund a county-wide economic study priced at $50,000. PCDI pledged $25,000 to develop strategies and the […]
