Archive for February, 2018
Designation of Voter Service & Polling Center Re: 2018 Primary & General Election
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 for the 2018 Primary and General Elections. House Bill 13-1303 requires a County Clerk and Recorder to solicit […]
Birth Announcement: Gomez -/- Valenzuela
Manuel and Gladis Gomez of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Emy Valene Gomez at 4:27pm at Prowers Medical Center on Monday, February 5, 2018 with Dr. Korkis attending. Emy weighed eight pounds and four ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Evy Valmay Gomez. Grandparents: Tony Gomez, […]
Kari Mosier Receives Heifer Wrangle Grant at National Western Stock Show
DENVER, CO – Kari Mosier of the Lamar FFA chapter received a grant in the amount of $1,500 from the Colorado FFA Foundation to establish and improve a beef type Supervised Agricultural Experience program. The grant funds will be used to purchase a heifer of the FFA member’s choosing. The grant was presented on […]
Lamar Police Arrest Two on 2nd Degree Kidnapping & Aggravated Robbery
On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, officers of the Lamar Police Department observed Devanta Kemp and Jerriesh Nelson inside of a business in the 100 block of East Beech Street. Officers knew from previous contacts with the Denver Police Department both parties had active arrest warrants. Both parties were arrested without incident on the outstanding […]
PEP Annual Meeting Notes County Economic Growth
The Prowers Economic Prosperity Board of Directors conducted their annual meeting on Tuesday, February 6th, at the Lamar Community Building. PEP President Rick Robbins and Executive Director Eric Depperschmidt capped the accomplishments of the revised economic development organization for 2017. Last year, the PCDI organization had been given new guidance by an economic focus […]
Grace Banta…December 31, 1927 – February 4, 2018
Memorial Services for Grace Banta will be held at 11am on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the First Presbyterian Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Reverend Charles Kelly officiating. Inurnment will take place at 1pm at Fort Lyon National Cemetery. Per Grace’s request, cremation has taken place. Amy Grace Banta, known to most as […]
Lamar Street Projects and Crime Trends Discussed at Council Work Session
The Lamar City Council received a two-fold briefing from Pat Mason, Public Works Director and Lamar Police Chief Kyle Miller during an information-oriented work session this past Monday, February 5th. Mason gave an update on street improvement projects over the past five years, made available through the council’s budget for street, curb and […]
LCC Hosted 2nd Annual SCALE in Lamar
Several dozen area farmers and ranchers, coupled with about a dozen ag-oriented exhibitors attended the second annual Southeast Crops and Livestock Expo (SCALE) at the Lamar Community College Wellness Center on Friday, February 2nd. The expo offers information from noted speakers as well as demonstrations of ag-related products. Several different ‘breakout’ seminars were […]
Northwest Kansas Technical College Students Receive National Electrical Scholarship
The National Center for Construction Education and Resource (NCCER) and it is Build Your Future initiative have recently partnered with the Human Resources Construction Council (HRCC) to create a national BYF scholarship program for deserving individuals pursuing a career in construction through craft and technical programs. Two Northwest Tech students have been fortunate […]
Birth Announcements: Aranda – Webb
Jesse Webb and Jessica Mills of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Jericha Marrie Webb at 7:54am at Prowers Medical Center on Friday, February 2, 2018 with Dr. Foley attending. Jericha weighed seven pounds and ten ounces and was 19 ¾ inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Jordan Webb. Grandparents: Lisa Loveland, […]
Deborah “Debbie” Rene Moore…September 3, 1969 – January 27, 2018
Deborah “Debbie” Rene Moore of El Dorado, KS., passed away Jan. 27, 2018 at the age of 48 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN. after a long illness. Memorial service will be held at the Towanda Methodist Church in Towanda, KS. On Feb. 17th at 1:00 p.m. There will be no viewing. Debbie […]
Joan Weimer…January 23, 1938 – February 1, 2018
A celebration of life for longtime Wiley area resident, Joan Weimer will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Mike Schneider of the Wiley Community Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Wiley Cemetery. Visitation for Joan will be held from 1pm until 5pm on […]
After Prom Committee Benefits from Donation
“The Lamar High School Junior Class Parents After Prom Committee would like to thank Farmers County Market for donating a $250 beef bundle as a fundraiser. The winner was Shaina Herrera. Thank you to everyone who participated.” Thank you! Blessings… Christa Melgoza
Cardiovascular Health Screening at Prowers Annex
Prowers County Public Health and Environment offers a free Cardiovascular Health Screening at Prowers Annex from 8:30am to 11:30am on Wednesday, February 7th. Call 336-8721 to schedule an appointment for this 20 minute exam. A finger stick measures your cholesterol and blood sugar and combining your blood pressure and age, you’ll receive an […]
Claudette Y. Williams…May 2, 1939 – January 30, 2018
Funeral services for Claudette Y. Williams will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Eads. Burial will take place at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 2:00 p.m. Claudette was born on May 2, 1939 in Kornman, CO and passed away […]
