Archive for July, 2019
Letter to the Editor: Sand and Sage Fair
There are so many talented people in Prowers County that has always surprised me that more of them did not put something in the county fair. The county fair displays the talents and bounty of the area, and it can’t do that if folks don’t participate. It’s coming up soon. Fair books with […]
‘Peter Pan and Wendy’, A Timeless Classic
The Trailblazer Theatre Company is presenting the play Peter Pan and Wendy. The non-profit community theatre was organized over a year ago and has since held several productions featuring local talent along the age spectrum. Auditions were held in May with try-outs offering at least thirty seconds of a memorized monologue prepared as […]
July 19th was Light Plant Peak Energy Demand
Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh presented the board with the June, 2019 financial report showing few significant changes to the balance sheet with cash down $81,026 from May and accounts receivable increased by $158,047. He attributed a portion of the decline to a cooler than expected June and lower irrigation usage. Despite the […]
Lamar Council Notes Pedal the Plains Attendance Size, Sets Administrator Recruitment in Motion
The bikes are coming, and with them and their riders presenting the need for parking space in Lamar during the Pedal the Plains event September 13-15th. The organizing group received council permission to expand the originally approved parking area for RV’s for overnight camping on Park Street. Because of increased reservations, the organizers are […]
Kirk Crespin, Announcement of Candidacy
I am pleased to announce my candidacy for the Mayor of the City of Lamar in the November 2019 election. I have served as your City Council member for Ward 1 over the past ten years, and as your Mayor-Pro Tem for the past five. During this time, I have had the opportunity to […]
Several Derelict Properties in Lamar Noted for Action
The City of Lamar has, for several years, moved through legalities and red tape in an attempt to either demolish houses and buildings in Lamar which are considered eye-sores, blight to their surroundings, or have been abandoned or could at least be cleaned and repurposed. City Administrator, John Sutherland, provided the city council […]
Seats on Lamar City Council Opening for Candidates
The Lamar City Council will have either several new members, or at least one, following the November 5, 2019 coordinated election. Current Lamar Mayor, Roger Stagner, has indicated that he will not run for re-election. However, Kirk Crespin, councilman from Ward 1 has stated he will run for that seat, leaving his position open […]
Betty Lou (Canfield) Donahue…August 9, 1928 – May 18, 2019
A celebration of life memorial service scheduled for Betty Lou (Canfield) Donahue on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at the Patty Jewett Club House in Colorado Springs, Colorado has been rescheduled to an inurnment ceremony at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar at a later date. Betty Lou (Canfield) Donahue was born on August 9, 1928 […]
Pat Gittings…October 31, 1949 – July 17, 2019
A celebration of life for lifelong Lamar resident, Pat Gittings will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Peacock Family. Interment will follow at the Emick Ranch for family and close friends. Per the family’s request there will be no visitation. Pat was born on October 31, 1949 in […]
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: Romero – Lazano – Dotey – Lopez
Paul and Leola Romero of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Zoe Leigh Romero at 8:21am at Prowers Medical Center on Thursday, July 18, 2019, with Dr. Korkis attending. Zoe weighed 6 pounds and 8 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches in length. Brothers/Sister: Kambrie Rose, Sofia Rye, and Mateo Paul. Grandparents: Paul […]
Thurman Adkins…December 10, 1932 – July 19, 2019
Funeral Services for Lamar, Colorado resident, Thurman Adkins will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Thurman will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 from 1:00 […]
Colorado Employment Situation – June, 2019
Employers in Colorado added 8,100 nonfarm payroll jobs from May to June for a total of 2,779,400 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 6,500 and government increased 1,600. May estimates were revised up to 2,771,300, and the over the month change from April to May was […]
90th Birthday Celebration for George Ira Blackwell of the Holly Area
George Ira (Bud) Blackwell’s family celebrated his 90th birthday at the Holly Park this past Saturday, July 13th, 2019. Many family and friends (the majority from the Denver area) gathered to celebrate with a picnic, BBQ, cake and swimming. Bud’s great grandfather, Ira Eugene Blackwell was the first generation to start a homestead in Prower’s […]
Armilda Ruth Williams…December 3, 1937 – July 17, 2019
A graveside celebration of life for former Lamar resident currently of Dalhart, Texas Armilda Ruth Williams affectionately known to many as Millie will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section with Pastor Rick Calvert officiating. A memorial service for Millie will be held […]
Melcher Appointed as Holly Mayor
Calvin Melcher’s lone application for Mayor of Holly was unanimously approved by the Holly Trustees during their board meeting on Wednesday, July 17th. Melcher will serve the unfinished term of five months, replacing former Mayor Tony Garcia who resigned this past May. He will be eligible for two full terms at the start […]
