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Brenda M. Rowe – October 12, 1961 – May 22, 2011
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Brenda M. Rowe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday June 13, 2011 at the Lamar Christian Church in Lamar. Ian Blacker will officiate the service and in-urnment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar. Per Brenda’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Brenda was born on October 12, 1961 in Lamar, Colorado to John Rowe … Read entire article »
Lamar City & County Office Schedule: MEMORIAL DAY
All City offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2011 in observance of Memorial Day. The Community Building will also be closed on Monday, May 30, 2011. The Public Library will be open Saturday, May 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be closed Sunday, May 29th and Monday, May 30th in observance of the holiday. All City offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Residential refuse collection … Read entire article »
Relay for Life, Requesting Food Donations for June 4-5 Event
The 2011 Relay for Life Committee of Lamar is asking for donations of food and drink items to be sold in the concession stand during Relay. Candy, soda, water, hot dogs, nachos, burritos, anything would be great. All money raised from the sales will go towards the 2011 Relay for Life of Lamar. There is still time to sign up your team. Log onto www.lamarrfl.org for more information or contact Event Chair Heather Burkhart at … Read entire article »
Southeast Colorado Drought Status – Portions Now at D4 Designation
Lack of significant precipitation for southeast Colorado has brought the current drought situation to a D4, (Exceptional) status for extreme southeast Baca County as of Sunday, May 22. The National Weather Service rates D4 conditions as follows: “Exceptional and widespread crop/pasture losses; exceptional fire risk; shortages of water in reservoirs, streams, and wells, creating water emergencies.” Extreme drought conditions (D3) still exist in extreme southeastern Kiowa and Crowley counties, most of Bent County, western Prowers, the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, Economy, Featured, The Journal Alert, Weather
Water/Sewer Problems Continue for Prosperity Lane
A water main leak and sewer pumps failures are driving up costs for members of the Prosperity Lane Sewer District. Ken Cullen and George Schmidt, Prosperity Lane Board members, approached the Prowers County Commissioners Thursday, May 19 seeking guidance on establishing a special assessment for district members to cover the cost of current repairs and replacement of pumps. The district has 73 user members but some 30 district residents have septic tanks, but use … Read entire article »
Filed under: Commissioners, community, Lamar, Utilities
L-M Drug in Holly Sold
A Denver businesswoman has purchased the former L-M Drugstore in Holly and the accompanying second floor this past Monday, May 16. She also owns the Alamo Hotel in Lamar, and has plans for the alteration of both properties. The Alamo Hotel, purchased last year from the Lamar Housing Authority, has been converted into furnished and unfurnished rentals. According to the owner, Farah Beheshti, there are now only two units available. Most have been rented by corporations for their employees, … Read entire article »
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