Archive for January 13th, 2015
Donald Gilbert Currell…November 3, 1928 – December 12, 2014
Donald G. Currell passed away Friday night December 12, 2014 in Mesa, AZ. Donald was born November 3, 1928 to Irvin and Mabel Currell, and spent his early childhood in Tulsa and Drumright City, Oklahoma. The family, which also included older brother Douglas, moved to Lamar, Colorado where they completed secondary education. Donald […]
LCC Renewable Energy and Kiowa County Team Up for Energy Efficient Project
This summer, the LCC Renewable Energy Program was given an excellent opportunity to showcase their acquired skills. They were approached by the county commissioners of Kiowa County to help develop a solar lighting system for the Veteran’s Memorial at the roadside park in Eads. LCC’s program was asked to assist in developing a solar lighting […]
Lamar P.D. Arrests 3 in Drug Busts
On Thursday, January 8, 2015, at approximately 7:30 P.M. Lamar Police Officers responded to the 200 block Sage Drive on a report of suspicious activity. Officers later arrested Justin Ludwig, 30 of Lamar, and Alisha Sena, 25 of Lamar, for possession of methamphetamine. Lamar Police Department Narcotic Officers followed up on the case and later […]
Tom Buxton…June 6, 1938 – January 12, 2015
A Celebration of Life for lifelong Lamar area resident, Tom Buxton will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, January 16, 2015 at the Wiley United Methodist Church with Reverend Calob Rundell officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Tom will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 2:00PM until 7:00PM […]
Changing of the Guard at the County Sheriff’s Office
Jim Faull will become a regular private citizen following the Tuesday, January 13, swearing-in ceremonies at the Prowers County Courthouse. An appreciation gathering was held for Faull Monday afternoon at the sheriff’s department meeting room as he shared some memories with friends and colleagues. “I was sworn in to this job on January 13, 1999, […]
Lamar Toy Show Offers Unique Memorabilia
The old and new in toys and collectables drew a Saturday crowd at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn this past Saturday, January 10. The toy show was sponsored by the Prowers County Farm Bureau and offered items ranging from a metal desktop version of the Starship Enterprise, to old-time farm equipment, to 3-D laser printed […]
Deadline Approaching to Nominate Lamar Citizen of the Year
The annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce banquet will be held on Wednesday, February 4, at the Lamar Elks Lodge. Nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award, a banquet highlight, will remain open until noon this Tuesday, January 20 at the Lamar Chamber offices. Completed forms should be returned to the offices at 109A East Beech Street […]
