Archive for July, 2017
Lamar City Council Elections this November
Candidates for Lamar City Council can pick up their petition forms for nomination on Tuesday, August 8th from the City Clerk’s Office. The deadline for filing a petition with the Clerk is August 28th at 4pm. Each of the three wards in the city will have one open council seat, plus the Mayor-at Large. Ward […]
The Flag at the End of Town
The American flag is one of the most recognizable flags in the world, and the red, white and blue at Brad Semmens’ Country Acres and RV Motel Park stands out along Highway 287 as you enter or leave the southern section of Lamar. It’s big. There’s no denying that. “It measures 25 by 45 […]
Full Agenda for Holly Trustees, Administrator Search Discussed
The Holly Trustees decided to form a committee to research potential candidates for the vacant town Administrator position. Trustee Jacob Holdren recommended the committee in light of the approaching 2018 budget and said that reviewing potential candidates did not commit the town to hiring one. Holdren stated an administrator can devote his full-time position […]
Livestock Slaughter – June2017
UNITED STATES HIGHLIGHTS Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.35 billion pounds in June, up 3 percent from the 4.23 billion pounds produced in June 2016. Beef production, at 2.28 billion pounds, was 4 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.86 million head, up 6 percent from June 2016. The […]
Phyllis Mae Geier…May 30, 1919 – July 18, 2017
A Mass of Christian Burial for Phyllis Mae Geier will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar, Colorado. Father Henry Wertin will officiate. A Rosary/Scripture service will take place at 9:30 a.m., also at the church, led by Deacon […]
Terry Lane Ramsey…September 28, 1955 – July 18, 2017
Terry Lane Ramsey of Lamar, CO. passed away on July 18, 2017 in Lamar, CO. at the age of 61. Terry was born on September 28, 1955 in Ulysses, Kansas. Per Terry’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no services. For more information or to leave online condolences please visit www.valleymemorialfc.com.
Sec. of State Posts Colorado 2nd Quarter Economic Indicators Report
DENVER, July 20, 2017 – Colorado businesses saw a small dip in both new entity filings and existing entity renewals in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the first quarter, but increases over the same period last year. According to the Quarterly Business & Economic Indicators Report, in the second quarter of 2017, […]
CDOT Breathalyzer Program to Focus on DUI Offenders
July 18, 2017 – Statewide – First-Time DUI Offenders Being Recruited to Use Smartphone Breathalyzers STATEWIDE — Approximately one-third of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) convictions nationwide involve someone with a prior DUI arrest, and the rate of DUI recidivism is higher in Colorado. In 2016, of the more than 21,000 DUI filings made in Colorado, 40 […]
PEP Offers Matching Funds for Nursing Home Feasibility Study
Proponents for Sage Brush Meadows, a planned 80 bed, nursing home, have until September 15th to submit a letter of intent to apply for a feasibility study grant from the USDA. Jillane Hixson, a spokesperson for the project, briefed the Prowers Economic Prosperity (PEP) board of directors on the concept this past June. She said […]
Historical Show and Tell Coming to Big Timbers Museum
Kathleen Scranton, Big Timbers Museum Curator, briefed the Prowers County Commissioners about museum activities during her quarterly report on Wednesday, July 18th. The Prowers County Historical Society is hosting an Antiques Road-Show and Tell evening on Thursday, July 20th at 7pm. The public is invited to the free event which will feature an opportunity […]
Funding Approved for LCC Antelope Stampede
The Prowers Lodging Tax Panel approved a request of $9,700 for marketing funds to promote this year’s LCC Antelope Stampede Rodeo at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. Fred Sherwood, who organizes the annual September event, said the event, which began in 1951, continues to grow with 350 contestants from 14 different colleges competing between September 29th […]
New Lamar Airport Managers Plan September 3rd Fly In
Eric and Tanya McSwan have entered into a partnership with AirCare in Lamar to become the new Fixed Base Operators (FBO) at the Lamar Municipal Airport. The couple began their new career about a month ago. Eric McSwan, who graduated from Wiley in 1988, used to work at the airport for the Lyddon family […]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks and Appreciation from Jim Larrick
On behalf of the Lamar Jr. Babe Ruth Baseball League, I would like to thank the following individuals and businesses for their support of the Lamar League hosting the 10 and Under State Tournament and the 11 year old State Tournament at the Lamar Sports Complex from July 6th thru July 9th. Lamar Partnership, Inc., […]
Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center
PRESS RELEASE: Pursuant to 1-5-101 and 1-7.5-107 C.R.S., Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen is seeking written comments from residents of Prowers County regarding the designation of a voter service and polling center in conjunction with HB13-1303. House Bill 13-1303 requires a County Clerk and Recorder to solicit public comment concerning the location […]
USDA: Condition of Colorado Corn Acres Continues to Drop
USDA Report: Percentage of Colorado corn acres in “good” or “excellent” condition continues to drop Last month, more than 80 percent of Colorado’s corn crop was listed in “excellent” or “good” condition, but after steady declines recently, there’s only a combined 67 percent listed in those two categories this week. A recent U.S. […]
