Archive for 2017
(Updated) Federico A. Zavala…September 30, 1944 – October 2, 2017
A mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, Federico A. Zavala will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, November 3, 2017 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Mariusz Wirkowski as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at the church at 9:30AM […]
John S. Miller…October 2, 1963 – October 21, 2017
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, John Stephen Miller will be held at a later date. Per John’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. John was born on October 2, 1963 in Texas to Frank and Brenda Miller and passed away on October 21, […]
Birth Announcements: Hume – Cavenee – Tovar
Patrick and Kelly Hume of Springfield, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Aiden Jo Hume at 11:05pm at Prowers Medical Center on Sunday, October 22, 2017. Aiden weighed seven pounds and two ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Oliver Lee Hume. Grandparents: Barbara and Charles Hume and Larry and Cheryl […]
Lamar Utility Board Reviewing Long Term Power Contract
Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh, outlined a 33 year contract proposal between the board and WAPA, Western Area Power Administration during the board’s October 24th meeting. When asked by board member, Michael Horning, why it was for so long a duration, Hourieh replied, “Because we get a great rate.” The superintendent explained this […]
Council Takes Steps to Help Eradicate Blight Downtown
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority is working to alleviate blight, generally known as Brownfield, in commercial areas of the city. The Authority approved an application for an EPA Brownfield assessment grant which will review environmental conditions of public or private properties. The funds will be used to hire Ayres Associates which will conduct the study […]
Election Alerts from Prowers County Clerk & Recorder
ELECTION ALERTS: If you have not received your ballot by October 28, 2016 contact our office at 719-336-8011. IMPORTANT: If you live in the Granada School District you will NOT receive a ballot in the mail for this November 7, 2017 Coordinated Election. November 7, 2017 Coordinated Election will be conducted as an all Mail […]
Leslie M. “Les” Rittgers…June 17, 1945 – October 21, 2017
A service of celebration for longtime Eads, CO resident, Les Rittgers will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday November 5, 2017 at the First Christian Church of Eads with Pastor Mark Imel officiating. Per Les’ request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Leslie M. Rittgers affectionately known to many […]
LCC Hosting Three Halloween Events
(Lamar, Colorado; October 23, 2017) Three Halloween events are coming to Lamar Community College on October 30 and 31: Princess Day at the Cosmetology Salon, Treat Street, and the LCC Cosmetology’s Halloween Party. Princess Day will be held in conjunction with Treat Street again this year and is set for Monday, October 30, from […]
Stephen Wayne Peyton…September 30, 1959 – October 21, 2017
Memorial services are pending for Stephen Peyton of Berthoud for Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for the most recent update.
Community Strategies Institute (Part 3) : Rental and Housing Recommendations
As part of their study of the housing market in southeast Colorado’s six counties, Community Strategies Institute, (CSI) conducted a comprehensive of the demographics of the region. The study viewed each of the six counties with regard to the number of available units for rent or for sale, wages and income of residents, earning […]
Viola Mae Stickler…May 14, 1917 – October 22, 2017
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Viola Mae Stickler, will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00PM until 7:00PM on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Peacock Family […]
Larry D. Eberhardt…July 25, 1945 – October 22, 2017
A service of celebration for longtime Lamar resident, Larry D. Eberhardt, will be held at 10:30 AM Friday October 27, 2017 at the Lamar First Baptist Church with Pastor Darren Stroh officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Larry will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from […]
Vernon G. Crum…September 10, 1931 – October 20, 2017
A celebration of life funeral service for longtime Hartman resident, Vernon G. Crum, will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Holly with Pastor Galen Burnett officiating. Burial will follow in the Holly Cemetery in Holly, CO. Visitation for Vernon will be held on Wednesday, October […]
Main Street Construction Work Update
The majority of construction crew workers along the southern section of Main Street have been absent for the past several days, with only a handful working at the intersection of Main and Oak Streets. At this point, employees of American Civil Constructors are removing about 100 feet of the concrete topping moving south […]
William Lewis Martin…September 4, 1965 – October 19, 2017
William Lewis Martin, the son of Frank Turner “Rowdy” Martin and Betty Ruth (Wright) Martin, was born September 4, 1965, in Alamosa, Colorado. He entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2017, in Boise City, Oklahoma, at the age of 52 years. William is better known to most as Jack. Jack was raised in Alamosa, […]
