Archive for September 30th, 2019
Honkers Visit Ark Valley Vision
The Lamar Honkers recently congratulated Dr. Spencer McConkie, OD on his new facility at 1607 South Main Street in Lamar. Ark Valley Vision, formerly Ballantyne Vision on East Olive Street, has been in operation from their brand new offices for the pasts several months and held a recent open house Thursday, September 19th. […]
8th Annual BBB Gearing up for Oktoberfest, Oct 5th
The 8th Annual Beers and Brats for Boobies 5K Race to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness will begin with registration at 9am on East Beech Street and the race will begin at 11am. Registrants 21 and older can opt for the bratwurst and beer run with a $25 entry fee, while younger participants can […]
Homecoming for Class of 1969
Approximately 40 of the 169 members of the Lamar High School Class of 1969 attended their 50th reunion this past weekend. This had been the largest graduating class to that date and the first class to graduate from the current high school. Members took part in the homecoming parade Friday afternoon and enjoyed […]
Birth Announcements: Rodriguez -/- Bishop
Gabriella and Ricky Rodriguez of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Layla Gabrielle Rodriguez at 10:18am at Prowers Medical Center on Friday, September 27, 2019 with Dr. Foley attending. Layla weighed six pounds and four ounces and was 18 ¾ inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Diego Rodriguez and Sophia Rodriguez. […]
Gilbert Daniel Brown…April 29, 1937 – September 24, 2019
Gilbert Daniel Brown was born on April 29, 1937 in Shattuck, Oklahoma to Kenneth R. and Margaret Page Brown. Gilbert was the second born of what would be 7 sons born to Kenneth and Margaret. On May 23, 1945 the Brown’s moved to Chivington, Colorado making this community their home for the remainder […]
William “Everett” Smith…January 7, 1933 – September 26, 2019
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Everett Smith will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar under the auspices of the local V.F.W. and American Legion Posts. Visitation for […]
Back, to the Past at LCC
Southeast Colorado residents get to take a time trip ever two years when they visit the Frontier History Encampment at Lamar Community College, now featuring its eighth incarnation on the acreage between the main dorm and main building. Visitors have two days, Friday and Saturday, to visit and view the historical sites, each […]
