Archive for August, 2016
LUB Considers Finances, New Members and Donations
Lamar Utility Board members discussed aspects of Light Plant finance during their meeting on Tuesday, August 23rd. The slim agenda covered the July financial report as well as the System Operating report, a brief overview of the pending 2017 budget and the three applications received for board membership, to replace former member Rick Beard. Light Plant […]
County/City of Lamar Receives PCDI-PEP Talk
Board members of PCDI/PEP, Prowers Economic Prosperity, have been busy since the middle of July, seeking funding for the next three years from the private/business/banking sectors of Prowers County. According to Rick Robbins and Aaron Leiker, President and Vice-President of PEP, they have been meeting with success in their endeavors, so far, raising a three-year […]
Expanded Beer Garden Approved for Oktoberfest
The public hearing for the requested Oktoberfest beer garden detailed an expanded area, encompassing about two-thirds of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce parking lot for the September 24th event. In past years, the beer garden was located under a tent, adjacent to the stage by the Enchanted Forest. This year’s proposal, as outlined by Chamber […]
High Bidding Delays Local Construction Projects
Lamar City Administrator, John Sutherland, imparted some disappointing news to the Lamar City Council and audience during the August 22nd meeting; the bids for construction for the proposed downtown Pocket Park and the first phase of Highway 287 construction came in over expectations and current available finances. “We had only one bid for the Pocket […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Introduces Bear Aware Videos
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces the release of four bear aware videos to educate the public about how to deal with bears in Colorado. As Colorado’s human population continues to grow, there are more people living and recreating in bear country. The potential for conflict will inevitably rise, but there are actions humans can […]
Kathleen Kay Shade…November 5, 1956 – August 21, 2016
A memorial service for longtime Eads, Colorado resident, Kathleen Kay Shade, affectionately known to her family and friends as Kathy, will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 1:30PM at the Living Covenant Church in Lamar with Pastor Rick Beard officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Kit Carson Cemetery in Kit, Carson. Per Kathy’s […]
Lopes Volleyball Opens Season at Home
LCC plays doubleheaders Friday, Saturday The Lamar Community College volleyball team will enjoy the comforts of home when the 2016 season begins with the Little Caesar’s Classic this weekend. Eight teams, including the Runnin’ Lopes, will compete during the NJCAA’s opening weekend in the LCC Wellness CenterFriday and Saturday. All teams are scheduled for four […]
HSPPR Rescue Rover to Service Southeast Colorado
— Largest animal shelter in Southern Colorado opens doors to local dogs — August 22, 2016 Colorado Springs, CO – As part of ongoing efforts to improve animal welfare across the region, Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) will begin offering surrendering services to Southeast Colorado communities in need. Owners wishing to relinquish […]
From the Fairgrounds to the Parking Lot
The Prowers County Commissioners provided an official welcome to the contestants and families for the Colorado Junior Rodeo Association championships held at the Prowers County Fairgrounds over the weekend. Commissioner Schnabel provided the welcoming remarks on Friday afternoon, August 19th with Wendy Buxton-Andrade and Ron Cook in attendance. “We have a pretty nice community and […]
August 2016 Drought Update
July 2016, was the second month in a row during which the state experienced well below average precipitation. Statewide mountain precipitation was only 59 percent of average, the driest July since 2008. Temperatures were also above average. August to-date has brought near average precipitation and slightly cooler temperatures statewide. However, the Front Range corridor remains […]
“State Minimum Wage” Makes Colorado Ballot
DENVER, Aug. 11, 2016 — Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams announced today that the proposed ballot measure “State Minimum Wage” will be on the ballot this November. The proposed constitutional amendment would boost Colorado’s minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2020. Backers of No. 101 submitted their petitions to the Secretary of State’s […]
Labor Day DUI Enforcement Begins Today
STATEWIDE — The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law agencies are joining forces under The Heat Is On campaign to crack down on impaired drivers for the annual Labor Day DUI crackdown. 82 law enforcement agencies from across the state are participating in the effort. The enforcement period begins […]
Lopes Volleyball Announces Recruiting Class – Part 3 of 3
LCC family extends from Arizona to Indiana Lopes Volleyball is proud to bring players from four other states and Brazil together to share in the opportunities found at Lamar Community College. The final installment of our recruiting class includes players from the Lamar Community College service area, northern Colorado, northern Arizona and eastern Indiana. Kit […]
Colorado Employment Situation In July, 2016
Employers in Colorado added 14,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from June to July for a total of 2,616,000 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 11,100 and government increased 2,900. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in July to 3.8 percent. […]
Russell Good…July 10, 1944 – August 18, 2016
A memorial service for longtime Hasty resident, Russell Good will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Per Russell’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Russell was born on July 10, 1944 at St. Louis, Missouri to Donald and Irma (Winters) Good and […]
