Archive for December, 2019
2019 Year in Review – OCTOBER
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Gateway Safety Flare acquired by Orion Safety Products LAMAR, October 10, 2019 – As of Friday, October 4, 2019, Gateway Safety Flare (GSF) of Lamar announced that it has completed the […]
2019 Year in Review – SEPTEMBER
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Advanced Treatment Center in Lamar Showcased Advanced Treatment Center at 800 East Maple Street in Lamar, owned by Doug Carrigan, held a by-invitation open house for those associated with the corrections […]
2019 Year in Review – AUGUST
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Boxley of Lamar – 2019 Governor’s Service Awards Recipients Announced DENVER —Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera presented the 2019 Governor’s Service Awards, presented in recognition and appreciation to individuals, community […]
ELECTION NEWS for 2020:
2020 will be a very busy election year. In 2016, Proposition 107 was approved by Colorado voters to recreate and reenact state laws for allowing Presidential Primary Elections. With this change, Colorado will hold a 2020 Presidential Primary Election. 2020 Presidential Primary will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 2020 Primary will be held […]
PRESS RELEASE: Holtorf Appointed to State House District 64 Seat
By Landan Schaffert, Campaign Manager, Holtorf for HD 64 On Saturday, December 28, 2019, Richard Holtorf, a Republican farmer, rancher, feedlot manager, and Army veteran of Washington County, was appointed as the new State Representative for House District 64. In Kiowa, 115 delegates gathered to appoint a representative to fill this position, which was recently […]
Loamma Jean Holcomb…August 9, 1956 – December 25, 2019
A celebration of life memorial service for Lamar resident, Loamma Jean Holcomb will be held at 2:00 PM Friday January 3, 2020 at the Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Burial took place in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. There will be no public visitation. Loamma was born on August 9, 1956 […]
Dee McCullough…August 27, 1937 – December 27, 2019
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Dee McCullough, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday December 31, 2019 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Paul Floyd officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Dee was born on August 27, 1937 in Gladewater, TX to Frederick Herman […]
2019 Year in Review – July
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. City Administrator, Sutherland, Announces Retirement Lamar City Administrator, John Sutherland, announced his retirement plans to the Lamar City Council earlier this week. As it stands, Sutherland’s, last official day as Administrator […]
2019 Year in Review – JUNE
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Takes Southeast State Tour Lamar Community College was the last stop of the evening for Kate Greenberg, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture, this past Thursday, June 20th. Greenberg, who […]
Lawrence E. Schenck…December 25, 1925 – December 27, 2019
Funeral services for Holly, Colorado resident, Lawrence Schenck will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Gary Ogle officiating. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020 also […]
2019 Year in Review – May
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. PMC Foundation Gala Honors Frederick Esgar Frederick Esgar, a staunch supporter of Prowers Medical Center, was honored and remembered during the annual Foundation Gala this past Friday, May 11th. The event […]
2019 Year in Review – APRIL
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Council Relaxes Water Restrictions – Notes Butterfly Proclamation The council has approved Resolution 19-04-02 which modifies Stage One water restrictions in light of the easing of the drought situation and improved […]
2019 Year in Review, MARCH
The following articles are a recap of various news events which have had an impact on residents of Prowers County this past year. Lamar Library to Display Moon Rocks The Lamar Library will have several moon rocks on display for the general public as part of the Summer Reading Program, “Universe of Stories”, June […]
Second Annual Program Recognizes Who’s Who in Agriculture
Nominations close on January 13, 2020 CENTENNIAL, CO— The Colorado Farm Bureau is seeking nominations for it’s second-annual Who’s Who in Agriculture recognition program. The program highlights excellent leaders within the agriculture industry, whose position, knowledge or expertise helps guide the sector in Colorado. “We had a very strong program in the first year […]
Birth Announcement: Diaz
Jorge Diaz and Crystal Diaz of Lamar, CO announce the birth of their son, Jayce Odilon Diaz at 4:51am at Prowers Medical Center on Christmas Day, December 25, 2019 with Dr. Dinsmore attending. Jayce weighed six pounds and was 19 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Ivan Pedro Stapleton. Grandparents: Linda Folks, Frank Bustos, […]
