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Elden A. Reinert – – June 25, 1933 – July 29, 2011
Updated Information as of 9am August 1, 2011 Funeral services for Lamar resident Elden A. Reinert will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday August 3, 2011 at the Lamar United Methodist Church-Lamar, CO. Pastor Ramon Robledo will officiate and burial will follow in the Holly Cemetery, Holly, CO. Mr. Reinert was born on June 25, […]
LCC’s Volleyball Program Set for New Season
Lamar Community College’s new Women’s Volleyball Coach, Chris Weber, has hit the ground running. He has a roster of athletes ready for play this fall, completed the schedule, organized the college’s annual LCC Runnin’ Lopes Volleyball Tournament, and will hold a high school camp before school begins. “We are really excited about this year. […]
Destination: Downtown! A Few Moments on Main Street
Yes, there is traffic on Main Street, an undeniable fact of life for Lamar citizens. I stood at the intersection of Main and Olive this past Friday, July 29, 2011, and let my camera roll for about two minutes during the noon hour. See anyone you know? I got a head count of about 85 […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit Amaya’s Inc.
On July 22nd, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited Amaya’s Inc. Amaya’s Inc., now under new management is located at 211 South Main, Lamar and their hours of operation are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Amaya’s Inc. is a full-featured embroidery shop offering custom monogramming, and a new Inkjet to […]
Physical Therapy Addition Planned for PMC
The Prowers Medical Center board of directors voted to move forward on a capital development bond for the November 2011 general election. The $5 million bond will finance construction costs for a 13,247 square foot physical therapy addition to the hospital. James Fairchild, hospital CPA, received board approval July 27 to retain a legal firm […]
Kansas Rape Suspect Found in Lamar
Press Release: Lamar Police Department On Wednesday, 07-27-11, Officers of the Lamar Police Department were contacted by the Liberal Kansas Police Department in reference to a subject wanted in their city on the charge of rape. Kansas authorities believed the suspect was in Lamar. Lamar PD Officers conducted a residence check in the 1000 block […]
New Sound System Going into Lamar Community Building
“Yes, we can hear you now”, should be the response from the audience at the Lamar Community Building now that a new sound system has been installed. Technicians from Listen-Up Audio from Denver has been in Lamar this week, rewiring the gym’s ceiling and hanging ten brand new speakers from the rafters. Rick […]
Babe Ruth World Series Teams Announced
The Babe Ruth League for the 16 and Under Softball World Series announced the regional teams that will compete in the series games in Lamar this August. They are: Pacific Northwest – North Olympic, Washington Pacific Southwest – Lodi, California Ohio Valley – Wausau, Wisconsin New England – Lancaster, New Hampshire Southwest – Hamburg, Arkansas […]
Lamar Light & Power Continues to Restart Repowering Project
Photos Courtesy of Lamar Light and Power – Click on a picture to see a larger image. Additional equipment tuning and modifications are needed to get the Repowering Project back online. The plant has been offline since a December power outage, and engineering firms have been working to prevent future, similar problems. It has not been easy, […]
Council Questions Need for Train-/-Bus Depot
Known as the Multi Modal System, the Lamar City Council reviewed the increased construction costs of what would be an ARRA funded depot located east of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce offices. With little guaranteed return on an expensive investment, the council decided against taking any action on the FASTER grant and allowed it to […]
Candle Cause of Sunday House Fire in Lamar
Photos and Video by Russ Baldwin – Click on a picture to see a larger image. A candle left burning on a desk, ignited in a bedroom in the 200 Block of South 12th Street in Lamar Sunday afternoon, July 24. The Lamar Fire and Police Departments and EMT’s responded to the call […]
Bond Reduction Denied for McMillan
A bond reduction hearing was held for Clifford McMillan in the 15th Judicial District Court in Prowers County this past Friday, July 22. McMillan, 44, from Granada, was arrested July 4 on sexual assault charges. His initial bond was set at $20,000 for cash, surety bond or personal property. A bid to have his bail […]
Lamar City Council Agenda Set for Monday Night Meeting
The public is invited to a reception at 6pm Monday evening, July 25, for newly appointed city administrator Bill Pfeilsticker. The reception will be held in the council chambers until 6:30pm at which time, the council work session will begin. Lisa Nolder, PCDI executive director, will brief the council on the latest business issues from […]
Women’s Auxiliary of Lamar Eagles Donate to Migrant Coalition
“Quite a few migrant families have been arriving in southeast Colorado over the past week,” Gerri Jenkins said Thursday, July 21. Jenkins, vice-president of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Lamar Eagles, and other Auxiliary members, made a $200 donation to the Migrant Coalition members at High Plains Community Health Center. Jenkins said, “This was the […]
Charles E. Mitchell – January 7, 1934 – July 19, 2011
Funeral services for Hasty, Colorado resident Charles E. Mitchell will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday July 23, 2011 at the Hasty Friends Church in Hasty, CO. Rev. Gary Pritchard will officiate and burial will follow in the Union Valley Cemetery at Hasty, CO. Mr. Mitchell was born on January 7, 1934 at Cassody, […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit American Family Insurance
On July 8th, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited American Family Financial to recognize their new location and new management at 208 South 4th in Lamar. American Family Insurance is owned and operated by Tonya Chavira. Tonya and her staff can help you with all of your insurance needs. You can reach the American […]
Robert “Trader Bob” Schell – September 26, 1946 – July 19, 2011
A Funeral Mass for longtime Lamar resident, Robert “Trader Bob” Schell will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Charlie Sena as celebrant. A Rosary Service will be held prior to the Mass on Tuesday at 9:30 AM with Deacon […]
Chana Reed Appointed to GOCO Board by Hickenlooper
Governor John Hickenlooper recently appointed Chana Reed of Lamar to the State Board of the Great Outdoor Colorado Trust Fund. Reed has served on a number of tourist oriented committees in Lamar and Prowers County for numerous years, including the County Fair Board, Babe Ruth World Series Committees and Prowers Lodging Tax Panel. She has […]
Anna Lee Eddy – October 15, 1924 – July 19, 2011
A funeral service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Anna Lee Eddy, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday July 25, 2011 at the Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar. Pastor Rick Beard with The Living Covenant Ministries will officiate the service and burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Mrs. […]
James R. “Jimmy” Marez – December 3, 1947 – July 19, 2011
A mass of Christian Burial for Lamar, CO. resident James R. “Jimmy” Marez is pending with Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel of Lamar. Mr. Marez was born December 3, 1947 and departed this life on Tuesday July 19, 2011 at the home of his sister in Lamar, CO. with his family at his side at […]