Archive for September, 2016
Joyce E. Sanders…May 13, 1933 – September 3, 2016
A graveside service for longtime Big Bend resident, Joyce E. Sanders, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday September 6, 2016 at the Wiley Cemetery in Wiley, Colorado. Per the family’s request there will be no public visitation. Joyce was born on May 13, 1933 in Aline, OK to William Simpkins and Edith Ryel-Simpkins […]
LPD Explorer Post is Ready to Go
The Lamar Police Department is pleased to announce the establishment of the Explorer Post Program. Registration is Tuesday, September 13, 2015 at 6:00pm at the Lamar Municipal Complex at 102 E. Parmenter, 2nd floor court room. This program is designed to give hands on training, practical experiences, information, and awareness of the criminal justice system […]
9/11 Tribute Set for Saturday, September 10th
What began as a fairly small gathering on the north side of the Prowers County Courthouse in 2012 has grown; in size, popularity and attendance. The Tri-State 9/11 Tribute, honoring all first responders and Armed Forces, past and present, is being tweaked for last minute preparations for the Saturday event which begins with a 10am […]
Summer’s End Means a Fall Festival
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce is hosting the annual Fall Festival on Friday, September 9th between 2pm and 7pm, featuring food and fun plus sidewalk sales and specials. Early bird savings specials will be offered by participating merchants from 2pm to 4pm. Shoppers can take advantage of the bargains downtown and sample wares from food […]
Karen Gillespie, Grand Prize Reading Winner
The Lamar Public Library would like to congratulate the Grand Prize winner of the adult summer reading program, Karen Gillespie! Mrs. Gillespie received an Amazon Kindle Fire donated by the Community State Bank! The Adult Summer Reading Program, “EXERCISE YOUR MIND. READ” ran from May 23 – August 25th! In order to be eligible for […]
CSU Water Group Gains Info from Stakeholder Meeting
In late July, a group of Colorado State University (CSU) faculty and staff met with the Arkansas River Management Action Committee (ARMAC) in Rocky Ford to discuss how water quantity and quality, along with agricultural productivity, may be improved through better management. The meeting was well attended by a variety of water stakeholders and ARMAC […]
Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges Announces “Last Mile Scholarships”
The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges has announced a new and innovative “Last Mile Scholarship” program. Last Mile Scholarships are intended for students who are close to completing an Associate Degree but need financial assistance to overcome a financial obstacle or hardship to graduate. The scholarships are available to students at any of the Colorado […]
