Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Southeast Alaskan Odyssey – with the Alaska String Band in Lamar November 13
Hailing from Alaska’s capital city of Juneau, the Zahasky family, also recognized internationally as the Alaska String Band, brings the best of American music to their audiences…and their next audience will be at the Lamar High School Auditorium on Friday, November 13th at 7:00 p.m. This dynamic family band arrives here under the auspices of […]
Bristol Woman Injured in Highway Crash
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a 2-vehicle crash that occurred on Colorado Highway 385 at Second Street in Bristol, Colorado. A 1999 Toyota Sienna, driven by Zona Lashbrook, age 81, of Bristol, Colorado, attempted to make a left turn from northbound Colorado Highway 385 onto Second Street in Bristol. The Toyota was struck by […]
Inspire Award Caps Healthy Places Visit
Members of the Colorado Health Foundation, PUMA and Healthy Places visited Lamar for three days in what was styled as a Fall Fling. The term is somewhat deceptive, for although the time spent in Lamar was enjoyable, it was also a critical work session which gained an assessment on the accomplishments of the Healthy Places […]
Birth Anouncements: Rodriguez-/-Albert-/-Barton
Erika and Victor Rodriguez of Holly, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter Victoria Abigail Rodriguez at Prowers Medical Center at 9:35am on Monday, October 26, 2015 with Dr. Woodward attending. Victoria weighed six pounds and was 18 inches in length at birth. Children at home are Jonathan and Abraham. Grandparents are Florentine and […]
Lamar Family Appearing on “Shark Tank” November 6
A Lamar based mother/daughter entrepreneurial team will be the featured guests on ABC ‘s ‘Shark Tank’ television show, this Friday, November 6th. Linda Clark who owns and operates the Play Clay Factory at 215 South Main Street in Lamar, and her daughter, Gloria Hoffman, will appear and pitch their balance board, a physical fitness device, […]
Dr. Jeffrey R. Waggoner…May 4, 1946 – October 28, 2015
Services for Dr. Jeffrey R. Waggoner, Eads, Colorado resident and beloved area physician will be held Monday, November 2, 2015 at 11am at Praise Community Church in Eads, Colorado under the direction of Brown Funeral Home in Eads. Visitation will be from 3pm to 6pm, Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Brown Funeral Home in […]
Rural Connections Concept Discussed at PCDI Meeting
Several hundred seniors graduate from southeast Colorado high schools each year. If they aren’t attending college in Lamar or La Junta, what does the local job market hold for these graduates? How prepared are they to enter into the business world available to them? Julie Worley of “Rural Connections” in La Junta broached those questions […]
Election Deadline Information
ELECTION NEWS: Have you returned your ballot to the Prowers County Clerk’s office? The earlier ballots are returned, the earlier election night results can be released. We highly recommend that you: Drop your ballot off at the Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office at 301 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO. For your convenience a […]
Letter to the Editor: The Book
I want to thank all the good folks all over southeast Colorado who bought the book titled, “Oscar Hasser, Cow Puncher, ‘South of the Arkansas’”. As you know 100% of the proceeds from the book goes to the “Make a Wish Foundation, Colorado” and Hospice. I’m not keeping one dime of it. To date, […]
Utility Board Gains New Member
Michael Horning, Lamar businessman, was sworn in as the latest member of the Lamar Utility Board, replacing the vacancy left when Michael Bryant’s term expired. Judge Stanley Brinkley administered his oath of office at the Lamar Light Plant offices on Tuesday afternoon, October 27th. He will serve a five year term until 2020. Board chairman, […]
Goal Met for 2016 Holly Fireworks Display
Holly Fun Club members, Claudia Parker and Jackie Leiker informed the Holly Commercial Club, a recent dinner and silent auction raised almost $1,000, half of which will be donated to the Holly Volunteer Fire Department. Jake Holdren said the Fire Department had met their goal with their fundraisers, but still needs to cover insurance costs, a […]
Redevelopment Authority Approves 2016 Budget, Funding for Pocket Park Construction
Two funding resolutions were passed by the Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board during Monday night’s meeting, October 26th. One resolution adopts the 2016 budget for the Lamar Redevelopment Authority at $137,245, providing for revenues and expenditures. The other approves up to $50,000 in funding for the improvement of the Shore Arts Center Pocket Park. City Administrator, […]
PCDI Board of Directors Respond to Lamar’s Decision to Pull Funding
(LAMAR, COLORADO) – Brilliant innovator and business man Henry Ford had a vision for success. He said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” Since its inception, Prowers County Development, Incorporated (PCDI) has been honored to have the support from and work with the Prowers County and City of […]
City Council Okays New LUB Board Member, Olive Street Station Liquor License Transfer
The Olive Street Station transfer of ownership and retail liquor store license from Ken Roe to Donald Compton and T.J. Sanders was approved following a brief public hearing. The business at 403 East Olive Street was recently purchased and both Sanders and Compton told the council there are no plans for any changes to the […]
Ophelia Angel Veyna…October 21, 2015
A private family service for Ophelia Angel Veyna, infant daughter of Jason and Amellia Veyna was held on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 10:00AM at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker and Reverend Mariusz Wirkowski co-officiating. Interment followed at Fairmount Cemetery. Ophelia was born and departed this life on October 21, 2015 to […]
Anita M. Gonzales…May 3, 1949 – October 25, 2015
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Anita Gonzales will be held at 10:00 AM Friday October 30, 2015 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Reverend Stephen Olamolu will be the celebrant and burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar. A rosary service for Anita will […]
City Resolution Will Divert Funds from PCDI
A resolution passed by the Lamar City Council during their October 26th meeting called for funds normally earmarked for Prowers County Development Incorporated in the 2016 city budget, to be redirected for community development in conjunction with the city’s Main Street Program. The City of Lamar and Prowers County have shared the costs of funding PCDI […]
Dear Editor, RE: Common Core
Dear Editor, It is about time for those who embrace the myth that the academic standards being used in the Colorado schools are “state-led”, being labeled as Colorado Academic standards, start doing their homework! They have researched no further that the CDE website and by doing so, are doing a disservice to our schools. […]
Halloween Treats Around our Area
It’ll be a great time for ghouls and ghosts towards the end of the week, as various organizations are prepared to offer some great treats or scary times for area residents. The Lamar Chamber of Commerce and downtown merchants group are set for another traditional Moonlight Madness this Thursday from 5pm to 8pm with […]
Project HOPE Center Receives Paint the Plains Donation
Over a dozen youngsters and members of Project HOPE and organizers from the Paint the Plains Patriot Run got together at Lincoln School for a check presentation, proceeds from the September 12th Run at Willow Creek Park. 280 runners and walkers signed up for the first-time event which earned $3,000 in donations for the HOPE […]