Archive for March 5th, 2012
Frances C. Hogan…December 8, 1916 – March 1, 2012
A graveside funeral service for former longtime Lamar resident and current Colorado Springs resident, Frances C. Hogan, will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Visitation for Mrs. Hogan will be held from 9:00 AM to […]
Keith Lee McCorkle…August 6, 1943 – March 2, 2012
A Memorial Service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Canon City, Keith McCorkle will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Manuel Tamaz of the Life Center Foursquare Gospel Church officiating. Per Keith’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Keith […]
Wednesday Deadline for Ward II Replacement
Qualified candidates for the Lamar City Council seat being vacated by PJ Wilson have until this Wednesday, March 7 to submit their application. The forms must be turned in by 1pm on that day. The council has until April 9, thirty days after the vacancy occurs, to fill the position for councilman for Ward ll. […]
Development of Valco Property Taking Shape
Motorists crossing the Arkansas River have noticed increased excavation work at the Valco property to the east, along the banks of the river and at the base of the bridge. Tom Brubaker, owner and manager of Valco is donating the land to the city, approximately 108 acres. He offered a brief outline of the work […]
November Commissioner’s Race is Expanding
Jillane Hixson has announced her candidacy for Prowers County Commissioner, District III, challenging the Republican candidates Roger Stagner and Wendy Buxton-Andrade; for the seat currently held by Gene Milbrand. Ms. Hixson is co-owner/operator of their family farm, three miles south of Lamar, established by her parents Larry and Ethel Hixson; and has deep roots in Prowers County agriculture […]
