RSSArchive for December, 2016

Theodore William Kuhns…April 14, 1929 – December 12, 2016

Theodore William Kuhns…April 14, 1929 – December 12, 2016

Theodore William Kuhns of Las Animas, CO, entered into rest December 12, 2016 at the Bent County Healthcare Center in Las Animas, CO. Ted was born in Clarion County, PA, April 14, 1929 to William Wade and Flora Belle (Davis) Kuhns. He was 87 Years of age. Ted is survived by his wife of 63 […]

Gary George Baer…June 4, 1951 – December 12, 2016

Gary George Baer…June 4, 1951 – December 12, 2016

Funeral services for Gary Baer will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 16, 2016 at Horber Funeral Chapel in Las Animas, Colorado. Pastor Diane Hutson will officiate. Interment will follow in the Haswell Cemetery in Haswell, Colorado. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion District #1 Post #6 and VFW Post […]

Council Approves Ambulance Fee Rate Hikes

Council Approves Ambulance Fee Rate Hikes

In an attempt to shore up the city’s balance regarding unpaid bills for ambulance service, the Lamar City Council approved rate increases for seven different levels of service. Lamar Fire Chief Jeremy Burkhart listed the current fees, the suggested range of increases considered by the council and the final fee schedule. Current Fee Proposed Rates […]

Shooting Event Becomes Annual Fund Raiser

Shooting Event Becomes Annual Fund Raiser

The Lamar Area Hospice received a $10,000 check recently, compliments of a one-day sporting clays/trap shoot event sponsored by the Southeast Colorado Two Shot Goose Hunt organization. According to Rose Ann Yates, what was to have been a simple, day-long event held in memory of her late husband, Robert “Spanky” Yates, started with only seven […]

District FFA Receives Funds for Farm-City Service

District FFA Receives Funds for Farm-City Service

Jenna Davis and Ginger Coberley from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce presented Lamar FFA District members with a $4,000 check, payment for their assistance with the annual Farm City Banquet held at the Lamar Community Building. The yearly banquet features entertainment, updates from the local FFA Chapters, carcass payments from the annual Sand and Sage […]

Steve Hoodenpyle…March 20, 1950 – December 10, 2016

Steve Hoodenpyle…March 20, 1950 – December 10, 2016

    A celebration of life service for Longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Steve Hoodenpyle, will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday December 15, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Steve will be […]

Birth Announcement: Gebhardt

Birth Announcement: Gebhardt

  Conrad Gebhardt and Elizabeth Eirhart of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter Nayeli Gebhardt at Prowers Medical Center at 6:02pm on Sunday, December 4, 2016 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Nayeli weighed seven pounds and ten ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth.  Brothers/Sisters:  Lymle Eirhart.  Grandparents:  Tara Badger and Jason […]

ROTARY KIDS’ CHRISTMAS ON DECEMBER 17TH

ROTARY KIDS’ CHRISTMAS ON DECEMBER 17TH

Lamar Rotary and Prowers County Rotaract members are working hard to prepare for an exceptional family event, our “Rotary Kids’ Christmas,” on Saturday, December 17th at 10:00 a – 3:00 p.  The adventure will begin with a ride through the Enchanted Forest (Beech & Main east of the Train Depot) then continue at the Shore […]

Holiday Closure Schedule for Lamar Community College

Holiday Closure Schedule for Lamar Community College

  (Lamar, Colorado; December 7, 2016) Lamar Community College’s fall semester is quickly coming to a close and everyone is looking forward to the holidays.  The LCC campus will be closed starting Saturday, December 24, 2015, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2016, so that faculty and staff can spend time with their families. […]

Lamar Receiving $1.3M in GoCO Grants for Youth Oriented Inspire Projects

Lamar Receiving $1.3M in GoCO Grants for Youth Oriented Inspire Projects

The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Board awarded the first round of implementation funding for six Inspire Initiative pilot communities, totaling $13.5 million in grants.  GOCO’s Inspire Initiative will invest in places, programs, and pathways to get kids outside in communities across the state. This innovative framework is being looked at as a national model, and […]

Senator Crowder Attends Christening of Submarine “Colorado”

Senator Crowder Attends Christening of Submarine “Colorado”

  A large Colorado contingency was on hand at Groton, Connecticut General Dynamics Ship Yard for the Christening of Virginia Class Submarine “Colorado”. The 377 foot nuclear powered vessel will undergo testing prior to her commissioning this coming summer. The Sponsor, Annie Mabus, daughter of the Secretary of the Navy, did the honors of breaking […]

Lamar Police Make Drug Related Arrest

Lamar Police Make Drug Related Arrest

On Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at approximately 5:00 PM, officers from the Lamar Police Department were notified of a possible drug transaction which was going to occur in the City of Lamar.  Officers set up surveillance based on the caller’s information.  Officers contacted Rosalinda Jurado, 32, of Walsh, CO, and arrested her for possession with […]

Bob Idler…May 2, 1929 – December 7, 2016

A celebration of life service for lifetime Prowers County resident, Bob Idler, will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday December 10, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Veteran’s Section of Fairmount Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices […]

Letter to the Editor:  Domestic Safety Resource Center

Letter to the Editor: Domestic Safety Resource Center

On behalf of Domestic Safety Resource Center I would like to thank you for making the 13th Annual Fantasy Tree Event such a success.  Without your generous support throughout the year and at this extraordinary event, we would not be able to provide many of the services we currently provide. DSRC provides free, confidential services […]

Birth Announcement: Sutphin

Birth Announcement: Sutphin

  John and Brittany Sutphin of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter Annistyn Lea Sutphin at 8am on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Prowers Medical Center with Dr. Christian Korkis attending. Annistyn weighed eight pounds and three ounces and was 20 ¼ inches in length at birth.  Brother/Sister:  Blakelynn Sutphin.  Grandparents:  Blake Higgins, […]