Archive for March, 2019
Lamar Elks Lodge #1319 Donates to 9/11 Memorial Fund
Lamar Elks presented Doug Harbour a check for $1,500 to help with the 9/11 memorial. This money was made possible by an Anniversary grant through the National Elks Foundation. Cary LaCost PER Lamar Elks 1319
Colorado’s Employment Situation – February 2019
Employers in Colorado added 700 nonfarm payroll jobs from January to February for a total of 2,749,600 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 1,200 and government decreased 500. January estimates were revised down to 2,748,900, and the over the month change from December to January was […]
Citizens of Prowers County: Info on Motor Vehicle Tax Overpayment
It was discovered by the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles and the Colorado Clerk and Recorders’ that there was an error in the State’s motor vehicle system when calculating the Specific Ownership Tax (SOT) for vehicles whose renewal was in the month of December 2018. The calculation errors overcharged certain customers Specific Ownership Tax […]
Julia Norton…October 15, 1923 – March 19, 2019
Graveside Services for Holly, Colorado resident, Julia “Judy” Norton will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until noon at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Julia […]
Lamar Rotary Hosts International Student-Athletes from LCC
Lamar Rotary hosted four Lamar Community College students who are finishing their final year of study at the college before venturing on to a new segment of their educational careers following May graduation ceremonies. Dr. Linda Lujan, Rotary President and President of Lamar Community College, introduced the four young women during a rotary […]
Granada Trustees Move Forward on Water Project
The Granada Trustees, following a public hearing Wednesday, March 20th, voted to move forward on water system improvements for the community. A resolution on the project and financing costs will be on the April 10th agenda during their regular monthly meeting. David Frisch, consulting engineer for GMS, Inc., said, “This is a great […]
David L. “D.J.” Dockter, Jr….June 12, 1979 – March 19, 2019
A celebration of life for longtime Wiley, Colorado resident, David L. Dockter, Jr., affectionately known to his family and friends as DJ, will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Per D.J.’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. D.J. was born on […]
Riding into a New Season
Tuesday, March 19th, was the last day of winter and with temperatures in the upper 50’s it was a perfect time to take a brand new bicycle out for a spin on the brand new Lamar Loop. A group of middle and high school students from Lamar joined with Byron Hall, President of the […]
PEP Board Discusses Business Boot Camp
The Prowers Economic Prosperity Board of Directors weighed some pros and cons for sponsoring a speaker who specializes in teaching businesses and sometimes communities on ideas to turn themselves into Consumer Destinations. Angie Cue, Lamar’s Community Development Director and Cheryl Sanchez, Small Business Development Center Advisor, gave an overview of the program held […]
Dorothy M. Herbaugh…August 20, 1927 – March 18, 2019
Services are pending for lifetime Lamar resident, Dorothy M. Herbaugh. Per Dorothy’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Dorothy was born on August 20, 1927 at Rural Lamar, Colorado to William N. and Ethel Harrison (Flippo) Hood and passed away on March 18, 2019 at the Prowers Medical Center […]
Letter to the Editor: Red Flag Law – Suicide Prevention
As a one-time state lawmaker who had an “A+” NRA rating and a former Republican candidate for governor, I’m strongly supportive of HB-1177—a bill that would provide extreme risk protection orders to temporarily remove firearms for those in the midst of a crisis. My perspective on this issue is personal. Our family was in […]
Letter to the Editor: HB 1177
Sirs, I am very proud of the citizens of Prowers County for the stand taken regarding HB 1177. On March 11, they came to defend the Constitution of the United States from encroachment by the State of Colorado. HB 1177, as proposed, is another attempt to extend the power of the government over its citizens. […]
HOPE Center Closing for Summer Renovations
Lori Hammer, Executive Director of the HOPE Center at Lincoln School on North 10th Street in Lamar, told Coalition members this past Monday, the Center will be “closed up tight” through the summer to allow needed renovations to take place. Danny Tinnes, RE-2 School Board member, also attended the meeting. “We’re not exactly sure […]
Join CCA at Colorado’s Agriculture Day at the Capitol
Each March, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) joins its counterparts and friends in the industry to celebrate National Agriculture Week. Ranchers and farmers across the nation play a vital role in the production of wholesome, safe food and in the stewardship of our environment. In conjunction with the week-long celebration, Colorado also hosts Ag Day at […]
Birth Announcement: Balderrama
Rigoberto Balderrama and Samantha Medina of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Royal Miguel Balderrama at 9:25pm at Prowers Medical Center on Monday, March 11, 2019 with Dr. Korkis attending. Royal weighed seven pounds and seven ounces and was 20 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Isiah, Stefan, Stajah, Josia, Dahlia, […]
