Archive for July, 2016
Rewards Can Arrive on Two Wheels
Several youngsters were seen riding bikes along South Main Street in Lamar a few days ago. They probably had smiles on their faces. They were riding brand new bikes that they had just put together for themselves earlier that afternoon. “These are Debrosa bikes, valued at around $450 each for the BMX type and they […]
Colorado Tourism Sets All-Time Records for Visitation and Spending in 2015
DENVER – Weds., July 20, 2016 – The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) today announced that Colorado once again set all-time records for total visitors, visitor spending and tax generation in 2015, welcoming 77.7 million visitors who spent $19.1 billion and generated $1.13 billion in state and local tax revenue. This is the fifth consecutive year […]
Stevan W. Haggard…May 8, 1950 – July 20, 2016
A memorial service for current Lamar resident, formerly of Macon, Mississippi will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Darren Stroh of the Lamar First Baptist Church officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Per Stevan’s request cremation will take place […]
Clifford Van Campen…May 28, 1950 – July 11, 2016
Services are pending for longtime Lamar resident, Clifford Van Campen. Clifford was born on May 28, 1950 to Leslie and Emma (Leone) Van Campen and passed away as a result of an automobile accident on July 11, 2016 at the of 66. He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Diane […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Urges Paddleboarders to be Safe on the Water
DENVER, Colo. – As stand-up paddleboards become more and more popular, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds paddlers to wear personal floatation devices when using these watercraft. On rivers or lakes, if a paddleboarder falls off there is no guarantee that the board will remain within reach. In rivers, the board can be pulled away by […]
CPW Offers Free Park Entrance to Active-Duty, Veterans
Avoid the wait, get your pass in advance. DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers free park entrance to active-duty military and veterans during the month of August as a result of House Bill 15-1045, signed into law May 27, 2015. “We appreciate Colorado’s military community and encourage them to take advantage of this offer […]
Colorado Pork Producers announce Annual Meeting
The Colorado Pork Producers Association announce their annual meeting and invite anyone who raises hogs in Colorado and their guests, to attend. The event will be held August 25, at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in the Colorado Building, Pueblo, Colorado, and will kick off the State Fair hog shows beginning August 26. The evening will […]
Harold L. Grubb…June 23, 1944 – July 19, 2016
A memorial service for longtime Holly resident, Harold L. Grubb will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Calvary Community Worship in Holly, Colorado with Jim Talley officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Harold was born on June 23, 1944 at New Albany, Indiana to Harold and Estelle […]
Holly Trustees Still Waiting on Well Performance Improvement
Holly Town Administrator, Jerry L’Estrange noted there was some improvement in the clarity of the water from the south well now that the pipe has been shortened from the bottom by 30 feet, however cloudy water is still being produced at the beginning of operation and then goes clear. If this does not clear, he […]
CPW Reminds Hunters of License Sales Dates, July 26, Aug. 2
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters that over-the-counter licenses with caps and over-the-counter unlimited licenses are available for purchase beginning July 26 at 9 a.m. MDT, online, by phone 1-800-244-5613 or at CPW locations and license agents. “A valid license is an important step in planning your hunt this and every year in […]
Antelope Stampede Okayed for Lodging Panel Funding
The annual Lamar Community College rodeo event, the Antelope Stampede, received funding from the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel during their July 19th meeting. The request for $9,700 had been made by organizer Fred Sherwood months earlier, but the board delayed awarding the funds until there was a sufficient balance in their account. The […]
Shigeru Wakakua…March 28, 1932 – July 18, 2016
Funeral services for Shigeru Wakakua will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Eugene Birt officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be on July 22, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the First Baptist Church […]
PCDI Transitioning to PEP
Prowers County Economic Development will undergo a change by mid-September to become PEP, Prowers Economic Prosperity. This will be more than just a name change, according to Rick Robbins, PCDI President, and Brad Segal, the President of Progressive Urban Management Associates, a study group that has been contracted by PCDI and joint funded by the […]
Honkers Host Casino Night
Poker, roulette, blackjack and craps…several ways to test your gaming skills. Area residents came out for a night of casino-oriented fun or just to see if Lady Luck was on their side at the Lamar Elks Lodge this past Saturday, July 16th. The Lamar Chamber Honkers decided to hold a casino night some time ago […]
Rural Seat Belt Enforcement – Click It or Ticket Runs July 18-24
STATEWIDE — Seat belt usage rates for Colorado rural communities are some of the lowest in the state. In fact, according to a 2015 CDOT survey, three of the five lowest counties for seat belt use in Colorado are rural — Baca (67.1 percent), Delta (70.8 percent) and Montrose (75.5 percent). To improve […]
