Archive for March 2nd, 2016
Board Members Elected at LPI Annual Meeting
Four officers were elected to the Lamar Partnership Board and one new board member was welcomed during the LPI annual meeting held Wednesday, February 24th. Cindy Bennett from the Prowers County Fair Board was selected as a new board member while Lisa Carder was voted as LPI President with Tera Binder as Vice-President, Carla […]
Birth Announcement: Nidey
Keith and Braunwyn Nidey of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Ember Jo Nidey at Prowers Medical Center at 12:48am on February 27, 2016 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Ember weighed five pounds and three ounces and was 18 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Heston and Torie Nidey. Grandparents: Keith and Debbie […]
PUMA, First Steps for Economic Development for Prowers County
Following welcoming remarks to the luncheon attendees and a general outline on PUMA’s plans for their initial visit, Prowers County Commissioner, Ron Cook, turned the proceedings over to Anna Jones, VP of Progressive Urban Management Associates and Senior Associate Erika Heller. This was the introductory meeting on February 29th with various community leaders where PUMA […]
Patsy Switzer…May 15, 1930 – February 26, 2016
Mass of Christian Burial for Patsy Switzer will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly, Colorado with Rosary beginning at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation for Patsy will be held at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar […]
Willie M. Wilkerson…December 19, 1939 – February 26, 2016
A funeral service for longtime Lamar resident, Willie M. Wilkerson, will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday March 2, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar with Pastor Rick Beard officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Willie will be held from 9:00 AM to service time on Wednesday March […]
Ivy Douglas Collins…February 13, 1944 – February 26, 2016
A graveside service for lifelong Wiley resident, Ivy Douglas Collins will be held on March 4, 2016 at 10:30 AM at the Wiley Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the Peacock Funeral Home. Ivy was born on February 13, 1944 in Evansville, Arkansas […]
Willow Creek Park Selected as Potential Skateboard Site
The Lamar City Council weighed the pros and cons of several potential sites for a skateboard park within the city limits and informally agreed that the southern end of Willow Creek Park would be the best location. Other viable sites discussed during the February 29th work session included Escondido Park, Bicentennial Park and the horseshoe […]
