Archive for December, 2018
Eric Edwin Hawkins…April 28, 1964 – December 3, 2018
Longtime Elizabeth, Colorado, resident Eric Edwin Hawkins passed away peacefully at home with his wife Lora and four children Megan, Hillary, Shelby and Garett at his side at age 54. After a colon cancer diagnosis, Eric lived his life to the fullest for the last 2½ years before being called to rest. Eric […]
Senator Crowder on Downside for Proposed Water Sale
“The agreement with Colorado Springs Utilities will benefit many farmers in the Lower Arkansas River Valley” and “this will be a win-win for those in the San Luis Valley”. Both quotes appeared recently in the papers, one agreement from Denver and one from Colorado Springs. Talk about snake oil salesmen. To attempt to sell this […]
Ann C. Smith…February 15, 1925 – December 7, 2018
Ann Catherine (Grilliot) Smith passed away on Pearl Harbor Day on December 7, 2018, at the age of 93 in her home surrounded by her children. Ann was born on February 15, 1925 in Darke County, Ohio, the daughter of James and Barbara Grilliot. Ann sojourned with her family to western Kansas when she […]
Trooper Tips for December, “Hidden Scars”
Each month I usually write about topics to help you and your families stay safe on the roadways. This month I would like to touch on why that is so important. There is a hidden scar that goes on under the radar of public perception. So this time, I would like to help […]
Wreaths Across America Held this Saturday at Fairmount Cemetery
Peacock Funeral Home would like to invite everyone to the 7th annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony being held at 10am on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar at the Veteran’s Section. Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day it is our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach. Remember the fallen, […]
Holiday Parties DUI Enforcement Period Begins
CDOT Campaign Includes Naughty or Nice List STATEWIDE — The turkey has been carved and holiday parties are right around the corner, which means an increase in impaired drivers on Colorado roads. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and statewide law enforcement agencies are teaming up for heightened […]
HOPE Christmas Party Enjoys the Holiday Spirit
Take about 150 excited elementary and middle school students on a Thursday, add holiday music, barbecued hamburgers and cheeseburgers, macaroni salad and brownies, ice cream, whipped cream and candy sprinkles, plus presents…and you get a Christmas party at the HOPE Center in the former Lincoln Elementary School in Lamar. Karen Voepel, Executive Director […]
Highlights of Colorado’s Water Year for 2018 from CSU
Colorado State University’s Colorado Climate Center has compiled a recap for the state’s Water Year 2018, noting this year was the warmest and driest in 124 years. Lamar was reported with 76 days at or above 90 degrees for 2018. Walsh edged pasts with 77 days while Trinidad in southeast Colorado noted 48 days […]
Rotary Kids’ Christmas Returns to Lamar
Lamar Rotary Club and Lamar Interact members are preparing for their second annual “Rotary Kids’ Christmas,” on Saturday, December 15th at 10:00 a – 2:00 p at the Shore Arts Center (117 N. Main Street). Complete with a visit and photo with Santa, there will be multiple activities appealing to kids and families as well […]
Holly Trustees Adopt 2019 Budget; Hilger Becomes Deputy Clerk/Treasurer
The Holly Trustees approved Ordinances 524, 525 and 526 this past Wednesday evening, December 5, 2018 adopting the town’s 2019 budget, appropriated sums of money totaling $2,463,191 and setting the mill levy as last year’s rate of 28.866. The tax revenue from the levy is estimated at $77,448 to be used for general […]
Commercial Club Notes Great Turnout for Holly Holiday Events
The December meeting of the Holly Commercial Club was held on December 5, 2018. Two guests were present from the Small Business Development Center. The minutes and treasure reports were approved. The Holly Shopper Report was given by the Honorable John Golden (Golden Printing), and is showing a profit. President Jesse Frey (TBK Bank) raved […]
Local Community Corrections Facility Planning 2019 Opening
Doug Carrigan, CEO of ATC, Advantage Treatment Center in Sterling, Colorado, attended the 15th Judicial Community Corrections Board meeting this past Monday, December 3rd in Lamar. The organization discussed the make-up of the screening board and the criteria which will select the residents to be housed in the corrections facility being developed at the […]
Prowers Economic Prosperity Conducts Monthly Meeting in Wiley
The PEP board meeting held at the community building in Wiley Tuesday, December 4th, concluded the year-long outreach program in which board members were hosted in Holly, Lamar, Granada and Wiley each quarter of the year. Eric Depperschmidt, Executive Director of the economic development group, outlined the latest progress he has made with […]
Salvador “Sam” Chavira, Jr….March 1, 1949 – December 5, 2018
A Mass of Christian burial for lifelong Lamar resident, Salvador Chavira, Jr., affectionately known to his family and friends as Sam, will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic church. A rosary service will be held at the church prior to […]
Lamar Elks Honor the November Students of the Month
The Lamar Elks are dedicated to bettering our community. Part of the way we do this, is to recognize those individuals who share the ideals we represent (i.e. charity, brotherly love, fidelity and justice). The students of the month are one avenue for achieving these objectives. The November Students of the Month are: Jayme […]
