Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Crews Start Street Repair Projects for Lamar this Week
The City of Lamar Public Works Department has begun preparing several streets in town for milling and overlay work which is expected to start Tuesday, September 15th. Tree limbs must be trimmed that could interfere with paving equipment along with manholes and water valves that need to be lowered to accommodate the milling work. The […]
Fall Festival 2015 Brings Out the Crowds
This year’s fall festival combined downtown vendors, music and the aroma of BBQ burgers in the downtown Lamar area on Friday, September 11. The Pocket Park, north of the Shore Arts Center, served as the gathering place for over 100 persons who used the portable tables and chairs as a picnic area which was decorated […]
Birth Announcement: Harrod
Rebecca Harrod and Rusty Miller of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Aiden Robert Harrod on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center with Dr. Hunhardt attending. Aiden weighed four pounds and 11.8 ounces and was 18 inches in length at birth. Children of the home include Alexandra Marie and Rachel […]
A Fitting Tribute for Responders and Servicepeople
The 3rd Annual Tri-State 9/11 Tribute in Lamar had several highlights Saturday, September 12, ranging from the performing bands and float entries that extended from West Beech Street all the way along South 9th Street and from there into the Prowers County Fairgrounds for the day. Red, white and blue were the predominant colors of […]
George A. Smith…April 15, 1942 – September 12, 2015
Graveside memorial services for George Smith will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Las Animas/Bent Cemetery Elder Chapel in Las Animas, Colorado. Pastor Diane Hutson will officiate. George Arnold Smith was born on April 15, 1942 in Pueblo, Colorado to Russell and Mary (Smith) Smith. He passed away on September […]
Weoma (Whitfield) Vagher…September 15, 1928 – September 10, 2015
Weoma Vagher, an influential matriarch of Bristol CO, departed this life on Thursday Sept 10, 2015 at the Holly Nursing Care Center at the age of 86. Weoma was born on September 15, 1928 in Cement OK to William Oliver and Lucille (Byrd) Whitfield. Weoma married Norman Vagher in 1945; for the next 70 years […]
Enthusiastic Crowd for Paint the Plains Patriot Run
Approximately 300 runners/walkers turned out at Willow Creek Park at 5pm on Saturday, September 12, to take part in the first annual Paint the Plains for Patriotism Fun Run and Walk. “It’s amazing what can develop from just a simple conversation,” exclaimed co-organizer, Shane Dashner at the swimming pool parking lot where he was taking […]
Granada Making Repairs from August Storms
The August 16th storm that swept through portions of Prowers County hit Granada with 90mph winds, causing some damage to trees, power poles and an electrical transformer at the elevator took what is believed to be a direct lightning hit. That’s according to the report given the Trustees by Town Maintenance Supervisor, John McMillan during […]
La Junta Man Injured in Hwy 109 Motorcycle Crash
The Colorado State Patrol investigated a single vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 7:20pm on Saturday, September 12 on Colorado State Highway 109 near mile point 12, in Las Animas County. At the time of the crash a 1988 Harley Davison Motorcycle, driven by Mark Ryan, a 53 year old male from La Junta, […]
Remember Bike Safety Rules
The Lamar Police Department would like to remind everybody about bicycle safety as we approach the fall weather. As a reminder, bicycles which are ridden on the streets are required by law to follow the same laws as vehicles driven on the roadway. There are also laws concerning bicycles which are ridden on the […]
Dr. Jerry Ray Berryman…March 28, 1931 – September 9, 2015
Memorial service for Dr. Jerry Ray Berryman will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Parkview Baptist Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Pastor Nathan Gumke and Pastor Richard Ballard officiating. A private interment at Fort Lyon National Cemetery will take place at a later date. Dr. Jerry Ray Berryman was born […]
Letter to the Editor: Thank You from Joan Weimer
I would like to thank everyone for all their concerns and prayers since my accident on June 7. For the care I received in the ICU at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs and for my care during the two months I was at Prowers Medical Center for rehab. The nursing staff was wonderful, thank […]
Holly Commercial Club Makes Donations
Claudia Parker and Jackie Leiker from the Holly Fun Club, presented some of their plans for the approaching Holly Gateway Fair, September 26-29 during the Holly Commercial Club’s monthly meeting. Various games and prizes are planned for Saturday. A softball tournament is set for the prior Saturday, the 19th and volunteers would be welcome […]
Hodge Departing from Lamar’s URA and Main Street Program
Shawna Hodge has submitted her resignation as Lamar’s Main Street Community Coordinator, effective September 30. In her letter, submitted to the City of Lamar on Tuesday September 8, Hodge said she will relocate to the Denver area to pursue a career in similar fields. Hodge is also the Executive Director of Lamar Partnership Incorporated and […]
Curtis Smith…July 22, 1956 – September 2, 2015
Graveside services for longtime, Lamar, Colorado resident, Curtis Smith will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Eugene Birt officiating. Curtis Duane Smith was born on July 22, 1956 to Opal I. Reeves and Eugene H. Smith. He passed away on September 2, 2015 […]
Virgil Hugh Rushton…April 9, 1918 – September 5, 2015
Funeral services for Holly, Colorado resident, Virgil Hugh Rushton, affectionately known as Hugh, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2015 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado. Mr. Kevin May, minister of Lamar Church of Christ, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be held […]
Four apply for 15th Judicial District judgeship
The 15th Judicial District Nominating Commission will meet in Lamar on Sept. 14, 2015, to consider candidates for a District Court vacancy. Four candidates have applied for this vacancy. They are Michael J. Davidson, Donald L. Steerman and Kim R. Verhoeff, all of Lamar; and Debra M. Gunkel of Springfield. The rules of procedure […]
Mary Jane Skaggs…May 5, 1937 – August 31, 2015
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident Mary Jane Gallup Skaggs will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Barbara Johns-Schleicher officiating. A private family interment of her ashes will take place at Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section at a later time. Per […]
Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Set for the Weekend
The 4th Annual Tri-State 9/11 Tribute honoring all first responders and Armed Forces members will be in full force this weekend in downtown Lamar as part of the Fall Festival activities on Friday, September 11th, and a full day of scheduled activities at the Prowers County Fairgrounds following Saturday’s 10am parade. A small, patriotic presentation on […]
Fireworks Fundraisers Planned for Holly
The Holly Rural Fire Department is working to offer a July 4th fireworks display next year if there are sufficient funds generated for the holiday project. Jake Holdren of the Holly Rural Fire Department addressed the town Trustees during their September meeting, outlining some of the needs related to the project. “All of […]