Archive for February 9th, 2015
Transitions: PCDI Executive Director Lance Benninghoff
PCDI Board To Assess New Directions for Economic Development A farewell reception was held for Lance Benninghoff, Prowers County Development Incorporated Executive Director last Friday, February 6. Benninghoff, who became the director for the economic development organization in September, 2013, accepted an offer to supervise waste management departments for communities on the Colorado Western Slope […]
Frank Ortiz…January 28, 1926 – February 4, 2015
Funeral services for former Holly, Colorado resident Frank C. Ortiz, affectionately known as Francisco, Kiko, or Pancho will be held at 10:00 a.m. with rosary at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at St. Francis De Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Charles Sena officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 […]
Transitions: Lamar Fire Chief Marshall Cook
As photographs from his past 30 year career with the Lamar Fire and Ambulance Department scrolled on a video screen at the Lamar Cultural Center this past Friday evening, February 6, Marshall Cook was presented with a series of appreciation awards and plaques for his years of service to the community. Lamar Mayor Roger Stagner […]
Holly Commercial Club Seeking New Membership
The Holly Commercial Club is focusing their efforts on gaining new membership. Details and the means of attracting new members was discussed during the monthly meeting at the Holly Methodist Church. Club President, John Golden, noted that the membership update report showed that as of January 31, 2015, there are two fewer full members than […]
Jackie Renee’ Hicks…August 10, 1959 – February 1, 2015
Jackie Renee’ Hicks is survived by four children and 10 grandchildren. Daughter; Shannon Moore (Robert), Son DJ Hicks (Haley), Daughter Dawn Baer (Rob) and Son David Hicks (Amanda). Jackie Renee’ Hicks is also survived by two brothers, one sister and many friends and was dearly loved and will be missed.
Semi Fire Near Gobbler’s Knob Torches Acreage
A semi hauling avocados caught fire 23 miles south of Lamar this past Saturday morning, February 7. The Prowers County Rural Fire Department responded to the scene at 8:30am as the cab was burning and the fire had spread to the refrigerated portion of the semi. Highway 287 was closed to one lane by the […]
