Archive for September, 2016
Dewey N. Hardt…February 14, 1925 – September 28, 2016
A graveside service for longtime Lamar resident, Dewey N. Hardt will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Fairmount Cemetery with Pastor Eugene Birt of the Holly First Church of the Nazarene officiating. Dewey was born on February 14, 1925 at Braggs Mountain, Oklahoma to Grover Cleveland and Martha (Hall) […]
Local Police Data Paints a Law and Enforcement Picture
Lamar Police Chief, Kyle Miller, provided a statistical review of crime rates for the city based on statistics kept by the department since 1999. There has been a fluctuation in the number of crimes, broken down by type, over the last few years. Miller said there has been a general trend downward until last year, […]
New: Sweet Treats Compete at Holly Gateway Fair
The Holly Gateway Fair Board initiated a youth cookie baking contest this year. The first annual Sweet Treat Feat was held on Saturday, September 24th at the playground gazebo south of the Old Gym. Flyers were sent to the Holly and Granada school districts. The notice was sent home with the students a couple of […]
Prowers County Flu Shots Schedule for 2016
Prowers County Public Health & Environment would like to announce their annual flu shot clinics for 2016. Vaccine is plentiful and available for both children and adults. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that FluMist, the nasal spray influenza vaccine, should not be used, therefore Prowers County Public Health & Environment will not […]
County to do Fact Finding for Potential Marijuana Ordinance
Prowers County Sheriff, Sam Zordel, met with the Prowers County Commissioners to discuss revamping the ordinance pertaining to regulations for growing, cultivating and processing marijuana in the county. Amendment 64, passed several years ago, legalized the sale of marijuana for recreational use and amendment 20 pertains to the use of marijuana for medical purposes. […]
Commissioners Plan for Future Arena Activities and COSI Grants for LCC
The Prowers County Commissioners discussed a date for next year’s Colorado Junior Rodeo Association’s finals with association president, Danielle Wollert. “We’re looking at a tight schedule for next August,” she explained, adding that the dates will overlap with the start of school next year and may coincide with the Sand and Sage Fair that will […]
Election News: Countdown to November General Election
ELECTION NEWS UPDATE: November 8, 2016 Presidential General Election will be an all-mail ballot delivery. Ballots will be mailed to all actively registered electors the week of October 17, 2016. How do I return my ballot: After receiving your ballot in the mail you may vote and returned the ballot in the return envelope, with […]
PEP Begins Revision of By-Laws
Prowers Economic Prosperity met for the first time on Tuesday, September 27th following its revision as PCDI. President Rick Robbins informed the newly formed economic development group, that the proposed changes to the new by-laws are still a work in progress and attorney John Lefferdink wants to review them before they are adopted. County Commissioner, […]
Search Resumes for New LUB Member
Pat Leonard became a member of the Lamar Utility Board two weeks ago, but with the recent resignation of Howard Hobbes due to health reasons, the board has resumed its search to find another replacement. Hobbes submitted his resignation effective September 23, and until a full membership has been reached, the board will not be […]
Busy Weekend for Prowers County
The first weekend of autumn provided a busy schedule in and around Prowers County. This year’s Lamar Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest was moved up on the calendar to September 24th. The date change coincided with the weekend of Holly Gateway Fair activities, which featured their annual 10am parade and even though it was a couple […]
Birth Announcements: Nieto-Muniz – / – Medina
Evangeline Raedin Muniz and Jesus Jose Nieto Alvarez of Las Animas, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Alan Isaiah Nieto-Muniz at 11:27pm at Prowers Medical Center on Thursday, September 8, 2016 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Alan weighed six pounds and was 19.5 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Alonzo Ramon Nieto-Muniz. Grandparents: Jesus Lopez, […]
Lamar Council Discusses Employee Banking Options, Fee Reductions
The Lamar City Council wrapped up September with a brief meeting on Monday, September 26th with only a few items on the agenda. The council approved an engagement letter with the accounting firm, Holscher, Mayberry and Company for an independent, annual audit of the city’s finances. The recommendation for the proposal from the company to […]
Wayne. Lubbers…July 24, 1925 – September 25, 2016
A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Wayne Lubbers will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Rory Gillespie officiating. Interment will follow in the Veteran’s Section of Fairmount Cemetery with full Military honors under the auspices of the local VFW and American Legion Posts. […]
CSU Names New Wheat Variety After Ed Langin
New Colorado State University Wheat Variety named in honor of former Southeast Colorado Agronomist and Champion of Agricultural Research, Edward “Ed” Langin. By Kelly Roesch, SEA Extension Agronomist Colorado State University wheat breeder Dr. Scott Haley and his team develop wheat varieties with two main objectives in mind: 1) yield and yield stability, which includes […]
Leota “Margaret” Moody…April 6, 1922 – September 23, 2016
A Mass of Christian Burial for Leota “Margaret” Moody will be held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Las Animas, Colorado. Father Raymond Grimes will officiate. A Rosary/Scripture service will be held at 9:30 a.m. also at the church. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 29, […]
