Archive for November, 2017
Vivian Ply…February 26, 1930 – November 1, 2017
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Lorene Vivian Ply, affectionately known to her family and friends as Vivian will be held at 10am on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Vivian will be held on Sunday, […]
Community Christmas Tree for Holly, Trustees Review Sheriff Contract
Holly, known as the Christmas City in Colorado, will have a fourteen foot tall Christmas tree in place at the flagpole on Main Street this year. Jennifer Holdren described the proposal for the Holly Trustees during their regular monthly meeting this past Wednesday, November 1st. “The Holly Pride Committee has available funds to […]
Main Street Construction Progress Report
ACC Mountain West is concurrently working on Phases l & lll on the US Highway 287 reconstruction project through Main Street Lamar. The work consists of installation of a new waterline system, storm drainage system and concrete paving between Park Street and Canal Road. Phase l, located between Park and Oak Streets will maintain […]
Prowers Commissioners Accept Resignations from Two County Health Personnel
The Prowers County Commissioners held executive session meetings Tuesday, October 31st for personnel matters with two employees of the County’s Public Health and Environment Department, pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4)(f). A third executive session was held with Prowers County Attorney, Darla Scranton-Specht to receive legal advice on specific legal questions regarding the personnel matters. Following […]
BBB Group Donates to Lamar Area Hospice
The annual Beer & Brats for Boobies fundraising event held on September 23rd in Lamar, raised $21,000 which was presented to Deb Pelley, Executive Director of the Lamar Area Hospice this past Tuesday, October 31st. This marks the 6th BBB event which highlights the impact breast cancer has on area residents and their […]
Irel Ham…October 5, 1931 – October 31, 2017
Irel Ann (Keller) Ham was born on October 5, 1931 in Las Animas, Colorado to Ira B. and Elsie (Doyle) Keller. She passed away on October 31, 2017 at Sangre de Cristo Hospice in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 86. Per Irel’s request, a private interment will take place. In lieu of flowers, […]
