Archive for April, 2016
Sand and Sage Beer Garden Halfway Home
There should be another beer garden for this year’s Sand and Sage Fair. Fair board members met with the Prowers County Commissioners on April 18th to request permission for an expanded beer garden during the August event. The process was a lot easier this year than the initial request which met with some resistance. The […]
Partners for HOPE Observe Child Abuse Prevention Month
HOPE Coalition members met recently at Lincoln School regarding last minute details for the ice cream social held on Friday, April 15th which featured dozens of youngsters and gallons of ice cream. Coalition members also dealt with the serious topics of child and drug abuse. Kavitha Kailasam, of the statewide Rise Above program, discussed […]
SE Colorado Well-Represented in State Science Fair
(Lamar, Colorado; April 20, 2016) The Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) was held April 7-9, 2016. 25 area students represented the Southeast Regional Science Fair at CSEF, with students from grades 6-12 displaying 24 projects. These students competed for cash awards, scholarships, and recognition among the top budding scientists in the country. CSEF Grand […]
Thomas Crain Moor…August 6, 1941 – March 17, 2016
A memorial service for Tom Moor was held at the Good Samaritan Center in Simla, Colorado on April 13, 2016. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Ross and Lois Moor, formerly of Lamar. He is survived by his wife, Sarah of Castle rock, his son Tim Moor of Erie and his sibllings Don […]
Birth Announcements: Gomez -/- Reyes
Manuel Gomez and Gladis Garcia of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Evy Valmay Gomez at 7:16am at Prowers Medical Center on Friday, April 15, 2016 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Evy weighed six pounds and four ounces and was 19.5 inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Antonio Gomez and Juliana E. Reyes and […]
Valley National Bank Provides a Winning Scoreboard
When the aging scoreboard at the Lamar Community Building developed performance issues, failing to provide the accurate score during ballgames, Valley National Bank in Lamar stepped up with a $12,000 donation for a new one. The replacement unit was installed at the end of the local basketball season. Head Lamar boys and girls basketball coaches, […]
Patsy S. Colclazier…September 14, 1947 – April 18, 2016
A memorial service for lifetime Lamar resident, Patsy S. Colclazier will be held at 11am on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Per Patsy’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Patsy was born […]
Lamar Police Department – National Prescription Drug & Sharps Take Back Day
The Lamar Police Department will be participating in the National Drug Take-Back Initiative in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. The program is designed for people with unwanted and unused prescription drugs to safely dispose of those medications. One goal of the program is to ensure prescription medications are not used in an improper […]
Prowers Lodging Panel Has Money on the Mind
Larger funding requests and requests for funding earlier on the calendar have the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel looking at their balance sheet. Through no fault of their own, the panel has dealt with requests of this nature without being given a clear picture of when funding from the state will become available. The panel […]
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks 5 – Displaying Clothing
Yard sales are a great way to pass on clothing that you no longer need or want. Many yard sales have a large quantity of clothing for sale, but it may take a little organization and creative display to help sell those clothes. Some customers may only be looking for something particular and may assume […]
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks 4 – Miscellaneous Prep Tips
There are plenty of potential problems that are easy to overlook when preparing for your yard sale. Below are three things to keep in mind that should help make your sale run more smoothly. First, put away anything you aren’t willing to sell. This may seem like a no-brainer, but it is easy to overlook […]
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks 3 – All About Advertising
Advertising can help ensure that your yard sale is a success. There are many different ways to advertise your sale, both formal and informal. Be sure to tell your friends, post your sale on Facebook, and post fliers around town. If you’re posting fliers, only post with permission and be sure to comply with city […]
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks 2 – Making Your Signs Count
When planning for your yard sale, don’t forget signs. Signs not only direct customers to your sale, they also serve as easy advertising. Your signs should be sturdy and easy to read from a distance. Instead of plain paper which is fairly flimsy, use cardboard to keep the signs from folding over in the wind. […]
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks – Pricing Your Items
Once you have gathered all of your items to sell, the next step is to price everything. When setting prices for all your items, remember that your customers are going to yard sales looking for a good deal. With this in mind, items should be priced at 10-30% of their original price. This is just […]
We Got Some Rain!!
Last week ended with a weather warning for a strong spring storm impacting portions of Colorado including snow for the Front Range and strong winds, rain and hail for southeastern Colorado. The National Weather Service on Friday, April 15th, stated a Tornado Warning had been issued for central Kiowa County, effective until 3:15 p.m. A […]
