Archive for February, 2019
Commissioners Appoint Board Members
The Prowers County Commissioners made appointments to two boards during their regularly scheduled meeting, Tuesday, February 26th, reappointing Clifford Boxley to the County Planning commission for a term that will end February 2020. There were only three submissions for four seats on the County Fair Board and Lane Malone, Wynter Dorenkamp and Gerry […]
Birth Announcement: Hunt
Megan Hunt of Lamar, Colorado announces the birth of her son, Landon Jeremiah Hunt at 11:23am at Prowers Medical Center on Monday, February 25, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Landon weighed seven pounds and three ounces and was 20 ½ inches in length at birth. Grandparents: Glenda Wallace.
Letter to The Editor: From Bryant and Linda Will
Bryant and I (Linda) have lived in Lamar for the past 35+ years. While we loved our home, our friends, and Lamar, we made the decision to move to Amarillo, Texas so that we may be closer to our kids and grandkids. Therefore, we would like to invite all our friends in the community […]
Anthony Witter LaTour…September 6, 1994 – February 23, 2019
A celebration of life memorial service for former Lamar resident currently of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Anthony Witter LaTour will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Per Anthony’s request cremation has taken place. Anthony was born on September 6, 1994 to Nichole […]
LCC Hosts SE Colorado Regional Science Fair
Close to 90 elementary, junior high and high school students took part in the annual Southeast Regional Science Fair, at the Lamar Community College Wellness Center, Wednesday, February 27. Students stood by their science displays on the gym floor, explaining to regional judges, the content of their science project and what was their […]
Deloris “Sue” Bewley…February 9, 1934 – February 25, 2019
Memorial Services for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Sue Bewley will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019 at the Seed and Supply Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Rod Coulter officiating. Per Sue’s request there will be no visitation and cremation has taken place. Deloris Sue (Canfield) Bewley, known to […]
Lamar Utilities Board Reschedules Meeting with Solar Customers
The Lamar Utility Board will reschedule a planned meeting with solar customers, tentatively set for March 12th at the Light Plant offices at 100 North Second Street. The customers have been meeting with members of the Prowers Economic Prosperity board and will make a full presentation of their concerns regarding solar interconnect […]
National Weather Service Seeking Severe Weather Spotters!
Spotter Training Available Across Southern Colorado March through May The effects of severe weather are felt every year by many Americans. To obtain critical weather information, NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS) established SKYWARN with partner organizations. SKYWARN is a volunteer program with nearly 290,000 trained severe weather spotters across the country. These volunteers learn […]
Ruth Cochrane…December 24, 1944 – February 24, 2019
Graveside Funeral Services for Ruth Ann Cochrane will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Ft. Lyon National Cemetery in Las Animas, Colorado. Ruth Ann Cochrane was born to Albert Theron and May Marie (Booth) Wright on December 24, 1944 in Shattuck, Oklahoma. She was an avid Bronco fan. She […]
CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION – MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2019
AGRICULTURAL SUMMARY: Snowfall across Colorado during February boosted snowpack and brought relief to drought-stressed areas, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA. However, nearly all counties were still experiencing abnormally dry conditions or worse at month’s end. Reporters in northeastern counties noted winter kill […]
Dear Editor, From Heritage Defenders
On behalf of Heritage Defenders, I would like to respond to some false accusations made by Eugene Hainer and John Sutherland regarding the stand that our group has made opposing the inappropriate sexually explicit content found in the homework help tabs in the EBSCO database at the Lamar Public Library. We have been […]
Council Taking Steps for Future Outdoor Projects.
The Lamar City Council unanimously ratified an earlier phone poll for permission to apply for a $90,000 grant from the Colorado Health Foundation. The action was taken during the Monday night Council meeting on February 25th. The funds will help defray costs with the Nature Play Center to be built at Willow […]
Leonard D. Sniff…October 21, 1934 – February 24, 2019
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Eads resident, Leonard D. Sniff will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Visitation for Leonard will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 3:00PM until 7:00PM at […]
Registration open for annual Girls in the Middle conference
Conference to be held Saturday, March 2 (Lamar, Colorado; February 22, 2019) The 11th Annual Girls in the Middle will be held this Saturday, March 2, at Lamar Community College. Registration is now open for this one-day career exploration conference for area fifth through eighth grade girls. This year, Girls in the Middle attendees will […]
Birth Announcement: Rodriguez
Miguel Rodriguez and Jerica Sicklebower of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Miguel Brayan Rodriguez at 5:36am at Prowers Medical Center on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Miguel weighed five pounds and nine ounces and was 18 ½ inches in length at birth.
