Archive for November, 2016
Holidays are Approaching; Get Your Flu Shot Soon
DENVER — Thanksgiving is a little more than weeks away, and the December holidays are closing in. The state health department reminds Coloradans to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting a flu vaccination. It takes about two weeks after getting a vaccine for a person to build immunity against the flu. “Active germs […]
Birth Announcement: Sisco
Lily Hodges and Stetson Sisco of Springfield, Colorado announce the birth of their son Eli Dean Sisco at 7:24pm at Prowers Medical Center on Saturday, November 5, 2016 with Dr. Foley and Sharon Hendricks attending. Eli weighed seven pounds and five ounces and was 19 ¼ inches in length at birth.
Unofficial Election Results from Prowers County and Colorado
The following are the unofficial results on balloting in the State of Colorado and Prowers County from numbers issued by the Secretary of State’s office and from the Prowers Count Clerk and Recorder. There were 7201 registered voters in the county. Prowers County Commissioner, Wendy Buxton-Andrade ran unopposed for her seat in District Three and […]
Laura Erickson Will Be the Keynote for The 15th Annual High Plains Snow Goose & Heritage History Festival
LAURA ERICKSON, 2014 recipient of the American Birding Association’s prestigious Roger Tory Peterson Award will transport attendees of the 15th Annual High Plains Snow Goose & Heritage History Festival into a birding sanctuary as the keynote author and lecturer. Mrs. Erickson has been a scientist, teacher, writer, wildlife rehabilitator, professional blogger, public speaker, photographer, American […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to Meet November 17-18 in Lamar
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will receive briefings on a variety of topics, including financial sustainability and the reissue and refund policy of big-game licenses at its November meeting in Lamar. The meeting is slated to begin at 8 a.m. on Nov. 17 and adjourn at 11 a.m. on Nov. 18, at the CPW […]
Derelict Demolition Continues, Street Improvements are On-going
Twenty-one down and five to go; that’s the tally for derelict houses being brought down in the City of Lamar so far this year. Pat Mason, City Public Works Director, provided the estimate for the Lamar City Council during a Monday night work session. “We are continuing to work on our street and city improvement […]
Commissioners Continue Work on Final 2017 County Budget
Just about every item on the Prowers County Commissioner’s meeting agenda on Monday, November 7, focused on next year’s budget issues. A morning work session with Janet Lundy, Finance Director & Budget Officer began their day and from there, moved on to Road & Bridge, Building Operations, Public Health & Environment, Internet Technology, Department […]
Hunters Can Expect Excellent Colorado Quail Hunting, Signs Of Improvement In Pheasant Population
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists predict excellent quail hunting in southeast Colorado and good pheasant hunting in northeast Colorado for the 2016-17 seasons. Hunters will see increased habitat and population recovery following the impact of drought a few years ago. “Pheasant populations across the Eastern Plains of Colorado continue a steady improvement from […]
Tami Jo Cline…July 16, 1959 – November 4, 2016
A celebration of life for Tami Jo Cline will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, November 11, 2016 at the McClave United Methodist Church with Reverend Robin Riley officiating. Interment will follow in the Wiley Cemetery. Per Tami’s family’s request there will be no visitation. Tami was born on July 16, 1959 at Lamar, […]
Yoxsimer Announces Promotion in Rank in Marines
Word has been received from the United States Marine Corps that Douglas Paul Yoxsimer has been promoted to Staff Sergeant. The youngest son of Don and Cheryl Yoxsimer of Lamar and a 2007 graduate of Lamar High School, SSgt. Yoxsimer enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2008. During the past eight years, he has risen […]
Lamar High School Continues Win Streak at LCC Knowledge Bowl
Photo (left to right): Dwight Campbell, Zach Scriven, Angela Medina, Reece Campell, Shania Jo RunningRabbit and Dr. Lujan, LCC President. (Lamar, Colorado; November 7, 2016) Lamar High School’s A-team won top honors and the traveling trophy at the Knowledge Bowl hosted at Lamar Community College, repeating their win from last year. 30 teams from […]
Ervin L. Foster…October, 29, 1923 – November 6, 2016
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Ervin L. Foster will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Reverend Barbara Johns-Schleicher and Reverend Kathy Leathers co-officiating. Interment will follow in the Veteran’s Section of Fairmount Cemetery with Full Military Honors under the auspices of […]
Southeast Health Group welcomes Dr. K.S. Young, D.O.
Dr. K.S. Young, D.O. joined the primary care team at Southeast Health Group this fall, relocating from his most recent temporary assignment in Oklahoma. “I have been a traveling doctor for almost three decades, licensed in eight different states, and worked all over the country. I’ve seen a lot of different things and had a […]
Nellie V. Coberley…March 18, 1915 – November 3, 2016
Funeral services for Nellie Coberley will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the Missionary Baptist Church in Lamar, CO. Pastor Lance Halford will officiate. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, […]
Election Day News from Prowers County Clerk & Recorder
County Offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, for Election Day. The Courthouse will remain open for the Courts and the County Clerk & Recorder. The Clerk & Recorder’s Office will be open only for Election transactions. The Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center will also remain open.
