Archive for March, 2016
Roman Attains National Intercollegiate Rodeo Ranking
Lamar Community College sophomore Melanie Roman is currently fourth in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association national rankings as the spring rodeo season begins. National rankings compare regional leaders based on points garnered to date. The LCC team enters this semester with the women’s team in fourth place in the Central Rocky Mountain Region as […]
When is a Sports Mascot Racist?
There have been some changes to team mascots in the sports world, from the pro ranks to high school, even though most have been viewed as being unintentionally racist. There have been two public discussions on the Lamar Savages mascot of recent note. One took place this past September during Governor Hickenlooper’s town hall visit […]
Pirate Treasure at the Roost
Lamar residents made a beeline for their oasis on Hickory Street for the second annual Pirate’s Party at the Buzzard’s Roost on Saturday, February 27th. The fundraiser for Lamar Area Hospice may become a durable, long-lasting event, given the number of people in attendance this year, most bedecked in some type of pirate gear with […]
Skywarn Weather Spotter Training Dates
FREE TRAINING…The National Weather Service in Pueblo provides SKYWARN weather spotter preparedness and training. Typically the sessions are scheduled from late March through early May each year, and are a cooperative effort of local government officials and the National Weather Service. The sessions are FREE OF CHARGE and usually open to everyone, except when […]
Honkers Help Wash Spott Celebrate Grand Opening
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Chamber board members visited the Hot Spott Car Wash at 1200 East Olive Street in Lamar, Saturday, February 27th for their grand opening celebration. Owners Matt and Shea Reinhardt converted the former Hot Spotte night club into a unique car wash, serving the motorists of southeast Colorado from […]
February 2016 Drought Update – Colorado Water Conservation Board
Statewide precipitation, as of February 16, is at 106% of average. January brought beneficial storms to the state but so far in February, Colorado has only experienced 77% of average precipitation. This recent lull in precipitation is not unusual at this time of the year. The spring months will be the key to […]
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 […]
ARPA and LUB Are Settling Lawsuit
The lawsuit between Lamar Light and Power and ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority is drawing to a close and is expected to conclude following ARPA’s monthly meeting set for Thursday, February 25th. Utility Board members voted to approve a proposed settlement with ARPA, Case Number 14CV30045, during their meeting Tuesday, February 23rd. Following an […]
Birth Announcements: Rodriguez -/- Logan -/- Dulac
Juan Rafael and Cynthia Elena Rodriguez of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter Sofia Ulyanna Rodriguez at Prowers Medical Center at 5:56pm on February 24, 2016 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Sofia weighed seven pounds and four ounces and was 19.5 inches in length at birth. Grandparents are: Rafael and Maria Rodriguez and […]
Community Benefits from Recent DOLA Grants
The Department of Local Affairs has sent letters of acceptance to the City of Lamar and to the Prowers County Board of Commissioners acknowledging that two funding requests have been approved. The Lamar Shore Arts Center Pocket Park will receive $75,000 from state Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance funds. The letter to Mayor Roger Stagner […]
State Senator Crowder – District 35 -The VA and What Needs to be Fixed.
I met with the in Denver on the issue of health care and walked away with a conclusion that the system is broken, but can be fixed. “The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced, it will determine eligibility for the Veterans Choice Program (VCP) based on the distance between a Veteran’s residence and the […]
