Archive for February, 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 […]
Gilbert L. Nelson…January 14, 1944 – February 4, 2015
Gib Nelson was born January 14, 1944 in Lamar, Colorado. He passed away February 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Hazel Mae and Floyd Nelson, and his daughter Holly Nelson. Survived by his wife Marsha of Colorado City, son Casey (Alissa) Nelson of Denver, step-daughter Prina (Dan) Fitzgerald of Pueblo, granddaughter […]
LPD Make Two Drug Arrests
On Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at approximately 8:15 PM Lamar Police Officers responded to Walmart on a report of suspicious prescriptions being passed to the pharmacy. Officers later arrested Julia Compton (Howards), 33 of Lamar, for four counts of fraud and three counts of possession of a schedule two controlled substance. Ryan Birney, 26 […]
Farm Vehicle Registration Bill Moves Forward
On Wednesday, February 4th, the House Transportation Committee passed HB15-1014. This bill, which sets a 24-month interval for registration on seasonal farming vehicles, is sponsored by Representative Dore of House District 64. The bill, which passed committee on a 12-1 vote, effectively halves registration fees for seasonal farm vehicles, is lauded throughout the state as […]
Fair Dinkum Welcomes the New Year
Fair Dinkum 4-H Club Meeting will be on 2/8/15 at 5pm. This month’s meeting will be held at the State’s home on 9159 Hwy 196 in Lamar. The agenda for this meeting is to discuss community service projects, update status on our 4-H projects and to plan upcoming 4-H activities. Fair Dinkum’s meeting held last […]
Holly Trustees Preparing for REDI Grant Hearings
The Holly Boar of Trustees listened to concerns from property owner, Sherrie Brownfield regarding the scope of coverage mentioned in the annual contract between the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office and the Town of Holly. Sheriff Sam Zordel attended the meeting in which Brownfield criticized a lack of response on a call to the Sheriff’s Office […]
Prowers Medical Center Enhances Customer Service
In preparation for the building expansion project set to break ground in the Spring of 2015, Prowers Medical Center has initiated several projects focused on enhancing their customer service! We are reorganizing operations and realigning patient care with best practices in an effort to move toward providing patients with the best possible encounter at every […]
Public Comment Form, Workshops Now Available
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks public input in the development of their 2015 strategic plan. CPW invites the public to workshops scheduled throughout Colorado and offers a brief public comment form available on CPW’s website today through Apr. 3. CPW aims to craft a vision and strategy that is shared by the public, […]
Breakfast Time for City Council at LCC
Lamar City Council informal breakfasts are becoming more popular, at least when they’re held at the Lamar Community College cafeteria for an early morning buffet. A comprehensive representation of Lamar residents attended the February 4 breakfast, sharing seating with some early risers from the student population. Business owners, retirees, Prowers County Commissioners and County Sheriff […]
Failure to Register Warrants Arrest for Lamar Man
On Tuesday, February 3, 2015, an officer conducted a sex offender check in the 1700 block of South 11th Street. Officers found the subject’s apartment to be empty and no one living there. Officers conducted an investigation and determined the subject failed to register as required. On Wednesday, February 4, 2015, an arrest warrant was […]
Doug Harbour, Lamar Chamber Citizen of the Year for 2014
Doug Harbour was honored by the Lamar community as Citizen of the Year for 2014 during the annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce banquet, Wednesday, February 4, at the Lamar Elks Lodge. Harbour thanked the Chamber for its recognition, remarking how, several years ago, the idea of a tribute to 9/11 victims and first responders brought […]
Harold Wesley Splitter…March 4, 1933 – January 31, 2015
Funeral services for Harold Wesley Splitter will be held at1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Holly with Pastor Ralph Plummer officiating. Visitation will be held at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly on Thursday from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. with the family present to receive friends from […]
Letter to the Editor: Don Reyher
Dear Editor: With all the terror attacks being carried out around the world, why do I feel the Islamist terrorists are saving the big one for us? It seems a majority of Americans are so passive and smug in their everyday lives that they don’t realize they can lose our freedom and way of […]
Marjorie Jane (Herron) Wyatt…September 17, 1926 – January 30, 2015
Marjorie Jane Herron was born Friday, September 17, 1926 at Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. She was the second daughter of Mary and Robert H. Herron. She was raised in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania and graduated in 1944 from Conshohocken High School. September 7, 1947, she completed a 3 year course of study from the […]
Public Hearing Set for New Wind Turbine Construction
A proposal to add 38 more wind turbines to the 108 south of Lamar has been reviewed by the Prowers County Planning Commission ahead of a public hearing. Pacific Wind Development, LLC, a subsidiary of Iberdrola Renewables, LLC, is submitting a special use application for 11,000 acres of land 23 miles south of Lamar to […]
