All Entries Tagged With: "Linda Fairbairn"
Fairbairn, Parks, Thurner & Aguilera Honored at Lamar Chamber Banquet
The Lamar Eagles Lodge #3898 held a capacity crowd for the 93rd annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Banquet this past Thursday evening, January 30. The audience saw awards presented for Citizen of the Year, the Humanitarian Award, the Honker of the Year and a special observance from Voces Unidas for Janea Aguilera and presentation of […]
Many Thanks from Linda Fairbairn and Many Thanks to Her
Linda Fairbairn will retire at the end of the year as the Director of Social Services for Prowers County after 42 years of service. An appreciation reception was held for her by staff and friends at the Prowers County Annex this past Friday, December 13. Linda had thanks for so many people who […]
New County Social Services Director Hired, Public Hearings for Bypass, Nursing Home Discussed
The Prowers County Commissioners announced that Lanie Mirelas, from the Social Services Department of Burlington, Colorado in Kit Carson County, has been selected to replace Linda Fairbairn as Director of Prowers County Social Services following her retirement at the end of the year. The commissioners noted that Mirelas, who was not employed as the […]
Clark Hired as County Deputy Director of Health & Environment
The Prowers County Commissioners approved the hiring of R.N. Tammi Clark as the Deputy Director for the County’s Health and Environment Department. Clark will begin her duties on Monday, July 15. She has been a Prowers County resident for almost 30 years and has been in the medical field for almost 20 years, […]
Commissioners Review Anti-Marijuana Ordinance, Disposal of E-waste and Valco Pond
The Prowers County Commissioners covered several agenda items during their meeting this past Thursday, May 16. John Sutherland and Pat Mason from the City of Lamar discussed initiating written messages or emails between the city and county when materials or equipment is loaned. “I know we’ve had a good relationship in the past among departments […]
Andrade, Schnabel Begin New Term as County Commissioners
The first meeting of the year for the Prowers County Board of Commissioners was brief as commissioners Millbrand, Marble and Schnabel approved the low bid from Tri County Ford for a 2013 Fusion for the County Health Department. Commissioners discussed the 2013 LiveWell contract and Wellnet Contracts with Justin Lee, Director of County Public Health […]
County Holds Retirement Ceremonies for Grauberger and Tyner
Together, Carol Grauberger and Ken Tyner had almost 80 years of service as employees of Prowers County. They were recognized for their work ethic and accomplishments during a brief appreciation ceremony held at the County Annex Monday, December 17. Carol Grauberger began her employment in 1978 with the county in Vital Statistics and as […]
Vets Honored by County Commissioners/Grasshopper Population on the Rise in Southeast
Two local veterans were honored during the Prowers County commissioners meeting Thursday, April 6 in recognition of their service to their country. It was a prelude to the theme for National County Government Month: Serving Our Veterans, Armed Forces and their Families. The morning pledge of allegiance was led by Pete R. Hernandez who served […]