Archive for September, 2017
LCC Invites Public for Lecture Hall Re-Opening
Please join us as we host a Grand Reopening of our newly renovated lecture halls Thursday, September 28, from 5:30-8:00pm in the LCC Bowman Building. This event is free and open to the public. The Grand Reopening will begin with refreshments at 5:30pm, during which time local history will be on display in the Bowman […]
Arrest Affidavit for Todd Cope, Next Court Date is October 5
Court records show the Colorado Bureau of Investigation received a call from 15th Judicial District Attorney, Josh Vogel on September 7, 2017 requesting investigation assistance. A probation client had reported his probation officer, Todd Cope, threatened to revoke his probation unless he brought cash and drugs. The client stated he had brought Mr. Cope […]
Brew Unto Others to Host Coffee with a Cop on Oct 4
Program offers opportunity to meet local officers, discuss community issues Brew Unto Others—On Oct 4, officers from Lamar PD, CO State Patrol, and Prowers County Sherriff as well as community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. All community members are invited to […]
Snow Goose Festival Funded by Lodging Tax Panel
The request for $10,370 in marketing funds and contract fees for the 16th Annual High Plains Snow Goose and Heritage History Festival was approved Tuesday, September 19th by the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel. Organizer, Vincent Gearhart, made the presentation for funding to help produce the annual event which brings numerous bird watchers to southeast […]
HOPE Center Coalition Focuses on Funding
The HOPE Center at Lincoln School in Lamar received several visits from funding sources, according to Executive Director, Lori Hammer. She informed HOPE Coalition board members of recent visits from representatives from the Adolph Coors Foundation in late August and is awaiting word of grant funding from the Anschutz Family Foundation. Hammer said the Center […]
Birth Announcements: Castaneda -/- Anderson
Jacob Castaneda and Kristina Fiene of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Bram Kenneth Castaneda at 8:45pm at Prowers Medical Center on Thursday, September 14, 2017 with Dr. Foley attending. Bram weighed seven pounds and two ounces and was 21 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Aya, Avi and Bronte. Grandparents: Sheri and […]
Benjamin S. Reifschneider…March 12, 1924 – September 17, 2017
Funeral services for Ben Reifschneider will be held at 10am, Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Mike Schneider officiating. Interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00-5:00pm on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 also at the funeral home. Benjamin Samuel Reifschneider, known to most […]
Allen E. Eckles…February 9, 1949 – September 15, 2017
A graveside celebration of life for lifetime Lamar resident, Allen E. Eckles will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar with Pastor Rory Gillespie of the Lamar Presbyterian Church officiating. Per Allen’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Allen was born […]
Thelma Schibbelhut…April 4, 1928 – September 16, 2017
A graveside celebration of life for longtime Bent and Prowers County resident, Thelma Schibbelhut will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado. Visitation for Thelma will be held from 1:00PM until 5:00PM on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Thelma was […]
Lyle Dean Specht…January 10, 1949 – September 15, 2017
A celebration of life for lifelong Brandon and Sheridan Lake resident, Lyle Specht will be held at 10:30AM on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Sheridan Lake Bible Church. Interment will follow at the Brandon Cemetery. Visitation for Lyle will be held from 4:00PM until 7:00PM on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Peacock Family […]
Snow Goose Festival Plans 16th Annual Event
Sharon Stiteler, AKA “BIRDCHICK” to Keynote the 16th Annual High Plains Snow Goose and Heritage History Festival LAMAR, Colo. (September 15, 2017) – International speaker and author, Sharon Stiteler, also known as “Birdchick” is sure to be insightful and entertaining for the 16th Annual High Plains Snow Goose & Heritage History Festival as the featured […]
La Junta – Wiley Residents Injured in Highway Crash
The Colorado State Patrol, the Otero County Sheriff’s Office and the La Junta Emergency Medical Services responded to a two-car injury crash on the 28000 block of westbound Otero County Road 809 on Tuesday, September 12th 2017 at approximately 6:42 pm. A 1993 Dodge 3500 pickup being driven by Paul Gonzales of La Junta, Colorado […]
Raymond P. Grimes…February 13, 1922 – September 12, 2017
Reverend Raymond P. Grimes entered into rest on September 12, 2017, at the Bent County Nursing Care Center in the presence of his dear friends and parishioners. Father Grimes was preceded in death by his parents and some of his siblings. He is survived by his sister Margaret Kieffer and numerous nieces and nephews. […]
F J. Denning…February 17, 1918 – September 14, 2017
A mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, F. J. Denning will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 18, 2017 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Rev. Henry Wertin as celebrant. A rosary service will be held at the church on Sunday, September 17, 2017 […]
Colorado Employment Situation in August 2017
Employers in Colorado added 4,400 nonfarm payroll jobs from July to August for a total of 2,655,300 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 2,700 and government increased 1,700. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate was unchanged from July to August at 2.4 percent. The […]
