Archive for December, 2016
Evelyn Irene Brenton Garner…August 29, 1922 – December 19, 2016
Evelyn Irene Brenton Garner was born August 29, 1922 in Beaumont in Butler County, Kansas to Harry and Julia (Greenwell) Brenton. Four years later a little brother, Ivan Eugene joined the family. Evelyn entered the first grade at Keighly, Kansas and was advanced to the second grade before Christmas. In February 1929 the family […]
Hixson of Lamar Selected to CALP Leadership Program
Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program selects 20 participants for its 13th class The Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program (CALP) recently selected emerging leaders from across the state and with various backgrounds that will make up CALP’s 13th class. The nonprofit organization aims to strengthen effective agricultural leaders who reflect Colorado’s diverse population, by developing participants in the […]
Robert L. Reynolds…January 26, 1935 – December 22, 2016
Memorial services for Robert “Bob” Reynolds will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, CO. Pastor Eugene Birt will officiate. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Robert Lloyd Reynolds, affectionately known as Bob, was born on January 26, 1935 to Charles […]
LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER – NOVEMBER 2016 – UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.50 billion pounds in November, up 11 percent from the 4.04 billion pounds produced in November 2015. Beef production, at 2.24 billion pounds, was 16 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.67 million head, up 16 percent from November 2015. The average live […]
Birth Announcements: Acevedo -/- Hachmeister -/- Smith
Haydee Acevedo and Humberto Garcia of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter Isabella Anayie Garcia at 10:25am on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Prowers Medical Center with Sharon Hendricks attending. Isabella weighed seven pounds and seven ounces and was 19.5 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Nyjah Ray, Nash Garcia. Grandparents: Leticia […]
Governor’s Ag Forum Set for February 22
Former U.S. Deputy Ag Secretary Among Keynote Speakers for 2017 Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Krysta Harden will provide one of the many highlights for the 2017 Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture, when she steps up to the podium to deliver a presentation on an agricultural “future built […]
Courthouse Courtroom Renovations Completed
The renovations for the third floor courtroom at the Prowers County Courthouse were given a public showing recently, during an open house attended by the public, Prowers County Commissioners, county employees and members of the 15th Judicial Court. The courthouse was built in 1929 and, with the added impact of some unfortunate water leakage […]
Chamber Requesting Citizen and Business of the Year Nominations
Lamar, CO – The Lamar Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Citizen of the Year award. This award is presented annually to honor an individual that has made a substantial contribution to the Prowers County area. The nominees must have exhibited leadership in community projects and be involved in civic activities […]
Lodging Panel Funds Annual Car Show
The Lamar Days Car Show and Rod Run will hold its 22nd annual event next year, partially funded by the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel. Ron Cook, organizer, requested $3,500 for marketing funds for the show which will be held May 19th and 20th at Willow Creek Park during Lamar Days. Cook said, “I’m requesting […]
Loveless Assesses PMC Future Finances
Prowers Medical Center, like similar hospitals across the country, may experience some financial changes next year in light of federal funding changes and potential program alterations from the new administration in Washington, DC. Chief Executive Officer, Craig Loveless, told the Prowers County Commissioners, the hospital is exploring those lines of service that can generate the […]
Jeffrey Brent Smartt…October 12, 1964 – December 18, 2016
Services are pending for longtime McClave resident Jeffrey Brent Smartt. Jeff was born on October 12, 1964 at Lamar, Colorado to Tommy L. and Esther H. (Schwab) Smartt and passed away on December 18, 2016 at his home in McClave at the age of 52. He is preceded in death by his parents and his […]
State Revenue Forecast Shows Steady Performance
DENVER — Tuesday, December 20, 2016 — The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) today released its quarterly economic and revenue forecast. Overall economic activity has improved in Colorado compared with 2015 and early 2016, and the expansion is expected to continue at a moderate pace. The large drop in spending and […]
Birth Announcements: Olvera – / – Cisneros
Maritza Olvera and Edwin Acuna of McClave, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Natalia Isabel Acuna Olvera at 9:04am on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Prowers Medical Center with Sharon Hendricks attending. Natalia weighed five pounds and five ounces and was 18 inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Isabel Miranda, Manual Gallegos, […]
Hospice Receives Holiday Donation
Back Row: Becky Osborne Hospice, JoDell Rodgers Hospice, Shirley Smith Committee, Holly Burton Committee, Denise Carder Committee, Patty Emick Committee, Kinley Emick Committee. Seated: Sabre Reinhart Committee, Deb Pelley, Rose Ann Yates Committee. Not Pictured: Linda Thompson, Mike Marinac, Robbie Sue Young, Lisa Carder, Natasha Morris, Cheryl Preisser, Megan Grett and Lisa McCullough. The […]
Holiday Parties DUI Enforcement Arrests 552 Impaired Drivers
STATEWIDE — In an effort keep Colorado roads safe during early holiday celebrations, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and statewide law enforcement agencies recently concluded the Holiday Parties DUI enforcement as part of The Heat Is On campaign. From Dec. 2 to Dec. 12, officers arrested 552 impaired […]
