RSSArchive for May 18th, 2016

John Abitia…September 23, 1943 – May 17, 2016

John Abitia…September 23, 1943 – May 17, 2016

  A graveside service for former longtime Lamar resident, currently of Rocky Ford, Colorado will be held at 10:00AM on Friday May 20, 2016 at the Veteran’s Section in Fairmount Cemetery with Reverend John Nkwocha as celebrant. Visitation for John will be held from 1:00PM until 5:00PM on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at the Peacock […]

Constance Carol Ortega Pecina…October 15, 1940 – May 17, 2016

Service for Toledo, Ohio resident, Constance Pecina will be held at a later date in Toledo, Ohio. Constance was born on October 15, 1940 at Fostoria, Ohio to Camilo and Frances (Johnson) Ortega and passed away on May 17, 2016 at her daughter’s home in Granada at the age of 75. She is preceded in […]

Letter to the Editor: From Colclazier Family

Letter to the Editor: From Colclazier Family

The family of Patsy Colclazier would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks and appreciation for the overwhelming support we received form family and friends, and a special thanks for the contributions made to Lamar Area Hospice in Patsy’s memory. Don, Wynndy & Family

Lodging Panel Funds Cowboy Up at the Wagons Event

Lodging Panel Funds Cowboy Up at the Wagons Event

Members of the Prowers County Lodging Panel approved one request for marketing funds during their May 17th meeting and tabled three others for future discussion. The 3rd annual Cowboy Up at the Wagons event, held at the End of the Line Arena in Camp Amache in Granada, was granted the $3,000 request to cover advertising […]

Brase, Specht Honored as LCC Alumni of the Year

Brase, Specht Honored as LCC Alumni of the Year

(Lamar, Colorado; May 17, 2016) Lawrence Brase and Dale Specht were selected as the 2016 Lamar Community College Outstanding Alumni of the Year. They were honored LCC’s Annual Antelope Night held on May 6. President John Marrin introduced Brase and Specht, remarking on their personal successes since their time at LCC as well as their […]

Lamar Days Schedule of Events - May 20/21

Lamar Days Schedule of Events – May 20/21

LAMAR DAYS 2016 – “BIG DREAMS FROM A SMALL TOWN” May 20-21, 2016 – Schedule of Events   6:45-7:45am – “Wake Up Lamar Breakfast” Sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Come eat a hearty Breakfast! Eagles Aerie – 1220 S Main 6:30pm – 21st Annual Lamar Days Rod Run “No Booze Cruise & Poker […]

Shelby Davis, Recipient of Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship

Shelby Davis, Recipient of Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship

Shelby Davis of McClave is this year’s recipient of the Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship, awarded by Southeast Developmental Services. For the past five years, SDS has awarded a $500 scholarship to a deserving high school student who plans to further their educational career. The funds are derived from recycled cans, contributed by donors who are […]

Local Funding for 9/11 Memorial Sought

Local Funding for 9/11 Memorial Sought

A montage of patriotic drawings by local school students is currently on display as part of the Tri-State 9/11 Memorial Fund. The display is on view at Community State Bank on North Main Street in Lamar.  The memorial, which is now planned to be located at Big Timbers Museum, will honor first responders and military […]