Archive for October, 2017
2018 Budget Approved by Lamar Utility Board
The LUB budget for 2018 was passed on a unanimous vote by the board during their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 10th. Houssin Hourieh, Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, also presented the budget to the Lamar City Council the night before. The budget includes revenues in excess of $15.9 million, $14.8 million from retail […]
Repairs and Upgrades Planned for County Properties
Several repair projects were discussed by the Prowers County Commissioners with Kirk Powers, Building Maintenance Supervisor, during their morning work session on Tuesday, October 10th. The County Annex at South Main and East Cedar Streets will have a new roof before the middle of the month. Powers said, “The demo crew is now on […]
Zonta Hosting Lamar Mayoral Forum
The Zonta Club of Prowers County will sponsor a Lamar Mayoral Candidates’ Forum between Felix Dias and Roger Stagner on Monday, October 16th at 7pm in the Lamar HOPE Center Library (200 N. Tenth Street). Lamar voters are encouraged to attend the event to listen to why each candidate feels he is the best fit for Lamar’s next […]
Lamar City Council Approves Ordinance for 2018 Budget
The Lamar City Council, approved on first reading, the ordinance providing for the appropriations of expenditures and revenues for fiscal year, 2018. That action followed a hearing for public comment on the proposed budget. Thirteen areas of finance are considered in the annual budget, ranging from the General Fund which is set at $8,345,031 […]
Clifford Van Campen – Graveside Services Announcement
Graveside memorial services for Clifford Van Campen will be held Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at Maxey Cemetery.
Letter to the Editor: Clarification
Dear Editor: I am writing this in regards to the tragic accident that occurred in Bent County on Sunday, Oct 8th. It is our understanding that the Colorado State Patrol’s policy is not to amend their reports even though clarification is in order. Please note that the northbound vehicle did not yield to the westbound […]
Why We Blame Victims for Domestic Violence
How many times have you read a news story about a woman accusing someone of abuse only to scroll down to read the comments? Most likely, nestled among a few well-meaning comments of support, you found a bevy of judgment and shaming directed at the survivor. And, they’re coming from both men and women. […]
Mike Harris, Sr….December 9, 1951 – October 8, 2017
A come and go celebration of life for Wiley, Colorado resident, Mike Harris, Sr. will be held Wednesday, October 11, 2017 from 2pm until 6pm at his home in Wiley at 607 Gordon St. Per Mike’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Mike was born on December 9, 1951 at […]
Holly Commercial Sets New Meeting Time
The Holly Commercial Club will begin to meet on a quarterly schedule through the year and in the evenings. Members decided to introduce the new schedule during their noon meeting on October 4th at the United Methodist Church. It was thought that the new schedule would provide an easier time for all members […]
Groundbreaking for High Plains Pediatric Clinic
Expansion work is underway at the High Plains Community Health Center Pediatric Clinic. The construction, to add 2,000 square feet to the building south of the main clinic on Kendall Avenue, will take six months and cost $1M, according to High Plains Executive Director, Eric Niemeyer. “The adjacent dental clinic will also be expanded […]
CSP Investigating Bent County Highway Fatality
The Colorado State Patrol investigated a two vehicle crash involving one fatal injury, which occurred on Bent County Road 32 and Bent County Road NN, approximately three miles north of McClave, CO. On Sunday morning, October 8, 2017 at approximately 6:25am, a 1991 Ford Ranger was traveling northbound on Bent County Road 32. A 2015 Chevrolet […]
New Colorado Corn Administrative Committee Board Members Appointed
Colorado Agriculture Commissioner Don Brown recently approved the nominations of several farmers and appointed them to serve on the Colorado Corn Administrative Committee (CCAC) board of directors. The nominations came from their fellow farmers during Colorado Corn’s District meetings this summer. The three-year terms of these recent appointees began on Oct. 1, and will run […]
Holly Trustees Delay Action on Landfill
The Holly Board of Trustees had sufficient attendance for a quorum during their monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 4th, but in light of the absence of Mayor Tony Garcia and other members, several agenda items were tabled until a full board was available. The evening’s work session consisted of a presentation of an […]
Corrected Election Information
ELECTION INFORMATION: Ballots for the November 7, 2017 Coordinated Election will be mailed the week October 16 – October 20, 2017. The Coordinated Election will be conducted as an all Mail Ballot Election. What will be on the November 7, 2017 Coordinated Mail Ballot? City of Lamar: Candidates for Mayor, Ward 1, Ward […]
PEP Receives OEDIT Grant and Local Funding
Some new business ventures have shown a local interest in the county. Eric Depperschmidt, Prowers Economic Prosperity Executive Director, briefed PEP board members as well as the Wiley Town Council during the October monthly meeting which was held in the Wiley Town Complex. Depperschmidt highlighted three meetings held this past September with prospective business […]
