Archive for September, 2018
Lamar Utility Board Reviews Proposed 2019 Budget for Light Plant
The Lamar Utility Board reviewed their draft proposal for the 2019 budget for the Transmission and Distribution Operation of the Light Plant during their September 25th meeting. Estimated revenues for 2019 are $15,859,323 for charges for services, based on sales of electric power to all customers. Investment earnings show an estimated increase at […]
The Upcoming 77th Annual Bent County Harvest Show
The Bent County Harvest Show began in 1942 as the Victory Harvest Show and has since become a long-time tradition to Bent County. Even at its start, the first Harvest Show was identified as a huge success with prizes totaling $110.00 and red, blue, and white ribbons distributed to about 100 winners. Some […]
What Passage of Ballot 4A Will Do for School District
The Lamar High School will be 50 years old in 2019 and the Lincoln School is a few years older. The needed upgrades for both schools were detailed during a community forum hosted by Friends of Lamar Schools and held at the LHS auditorium Tuesday evening, September 25th. Kathleen LaCost outlined the elements […]
Michael Keith Allen…February 23, 1950 – September 24, 2018
Services are pending for Lamar resident, Michael K. Allen. Michael was born on February 23, 1950 at Lamar, Colorado to Keith and Arleta B. (Branom) Allen and passed away on September 24, 2018 at his home in Lamar at the age of 68. He is preceded in death by his wife, Etta M. […]
Future of LRP Coal Domes Explored
The two coal storage domes, an integral part of the Lamar Repowering Project, have sat empty and idle for several years north of East Maple Street. Per a settlement agreement, the City of Lamar owns them and they have been offered for sale. City Administrator, John Sutherland, informed the city council, there has […]
Birth Announcement: Geisinger
Sierra Tabares and Taylor Geisinger of Las Animas, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Keilani Danielle Geisinger at 10:52am at Prowers Medical Center on Sunday, September 23, 2018 with Dr. Korkis attending. Keilani weighed five pounds and ten ounces and was 19 inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Brandy Fernandez and Vidal Fernandez.
Lamar Redevelopment Authority Weighs Main Street Business Request
The former Bettiann’s building, a long time fixture at 112 South Main Street in Lamar, is currently owned by Haley May Rhodes of Lamar who is requesting funding from the Lamar Redevelopment Authority to develop her own store. The request was made during the LRA’s September 24th meeting. The total cost of interior […]
Jean R. Hill…April 2, 1924 – September 19, 2018
A Memorial Service for Lamar, CO resident Jean Hill will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lamar, CO with Reverend Jennifer Shadle officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery. Jean R. Hill was born on April 2, 1924 in Torpenhow, Cumbria, England […]
Lamar Elks Honors the September Students of the Month
The new school years brings excitement and hope. Those who excel academically we honor every month with a dinner and awards ceremony recognizing them for their achievements. This is a part of the Elks continuing tradition of making a difference in our Lamar community. The September Students of the Month are: Elaine […]
Birth Announcements: Truitt -/- Trumble
Acacia and Cody Truitt of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Alden Flynn Truitt at 5:01pm at Prowers Medical Center on Thursday, September 20, 2018 with Dr. Christian Korkis attending. Alden weighed eight pounds and 10 ounces and was 22 inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Robert and Rebecca Truitt, Crystal […]
Norma L. Price…November 14, 1932 – September 18, 2018
Graveside service for Las Animas, CO resident, Norma Price will be held at 11:00 a.m. on September 25, 2018 at Bent/Las Animas Cemetery in Las Animas, CO. Norma Lee Price was born on November 14, 1932 to William Anthony and Virginia Lee (Morgan) Price in Las Animas, CO. She passed away on September 18, […]
Aura Bell Thompson/Schnabel/Hamilton…February 20, 1921 – September 20, 2018
Aura Bell was born February 20, 1921, the third of fourteen children to Henry and Aura Thompson and was raised south of Holly, CO. July 15, 1940, she married Philip Schnabel and resided on a farm south of Granada, CO. Four children were born to this union. She and Phil served many years as 4-H […]
Holly Gateway Fair, “Homestead Memories”, September 26th-29th
Homestead Memories has been selected as the theme for this year’s Holly Gateway Fair which runs from Wednesday, September 26th through Sunday, the 30th. Each afternoon and evening offers an event or exhibition for every taste beginning with Barrel Racing Exhibitions on the 26th at 5:30pm to the actual competition which starts at […]
Galaxy Gallery is Open to the Public
Lamar, CO (September 18, 2018) – The Galaxy Gallery, located at 108 North Main in Lamar, has recently opened to provide a showcase for artists of different styles, media, and visions. The hours are from 9am to 6pm Monday through Friday and weekends by appointment. Vincent Gearhart, one of the gallery curators said, “We […]
Ellis L. Bever…January 30, 1938 – September 21, 2018
Services will be held at a later date for longtime Lamar resident, Ellis L. Bever. Per Ellis’ request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Ellis was born on January 30, 1938 in Granada, Colorado to Everett Lloyd Bever and Mary Ellen Kepp-Bever and departed this life on Friday September 21, […]
