Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Birth Announcement: Batemon
Josh and Jolene Batemon of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail May Batemon at 5:24am on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center with Sharon Hendricks attending. Abigail weighed six pounds and six ounces and was 19 inches in length at birth. She will be joined in the home by […]
Granada Safe Route to Schools Project Could Begin in September
Granada Police Chief, David Dougherty, stated that the Safe Routes to School project will be rebid after three weeks of advertising for the project. The pre-bid meeting is July 23 with CDOT officials and any area contractors interested in the project. It has been revamped in light of the lack of any close estimated bids […]
More Controlled Burns on the Way
The Lamar Fire and Ambulance Service decided the quiet, cool weather conditions on Thursday morning, were sufficient for a controlled burn of an abandoned and derelict property. Solid black smoke began to rise from the house, located between North 7th and 8th Streets, just a few yards away from the Lamar Canal. It’s one of […]
Local History on the Move
Linda Hawkins, President of the Prowers County Historical Society, approached the Prowers County Commissioners for permission to relocate a 1920s vintage filling station building to the Big Timbers Museum property. The building is being donated by Sharon and Greg Bullock and the Society will pay the bill needed to relocate the small structure which is […]
To the Citizens of Prowers County: Regarding Beer Garden
The Sand and Sage Roundup Fairboard would like to clarify some information regarding the pending beer garden at this year’s fair. There will be a public hearing on Monday, July 13, 2015 at the City Council Chambers at 7:00pm and any questions or concerns will be addressed at this time. First, and foremost the beer […]
Johnny Trujillo…May 8, 1955 – July 4, 2015
Mass of Christian burial for Johnny Trujillo will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe/St. Patrick Parish in La Junta, Colorado with Father Kenneth Oguzie officiating. A rosary/scripture service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30 a.m. Visitation for Johnny will be from 1:00 p.m. to […]
Beer Garden Still a Hot Topic, City Council Hearing Set for July 13
The Prowers County Commissioners were offering some different viewpoints regarding the approaching July 13th Lamar City Council public hearing for a special events permit allowing the Sand and Sage Roundup Fair Board to host a beer garden next month. Discussion over the event, but not an official public hearing, was held in early June by […]
Holly Commercial Club Reviews Bluegrass Festival
Members of the Holly Commercial Club discussed last month’s annual Bluegrass Festival, which was another success for the region. The Bluegrass dinner served 75 people on Friday which resulted in some leftover food. Tracie Kalma was able to make a profit on the resale which helped eliminate some of the overhead expenses. Profits from the […]
Holly Trustees Discuss Water Project, Flood Plain Ordinance
Representatives from Antencio Engineering visited in Holly late last month to prepare a preliminary report for the city’s REDI Water project. Grant funding will be needed for the project which will see crossings under railroad tracks and Highway 50 in town. Holly Mayor, Brad Simon, said the funding may be available from DOLA, but as it’s […]
Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) – Positive Diagnosis in Two Colorado Counties
Tips for Livestock Owners and Veterinarians BROOMFIELD, Colo. – Horses on two Montrose and one Delta County premises tested positive for the disease and have been placed under quarantine. Colorado has become the fourth state in the country to have confirmed cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in 2015. Previous positive cases of vesicular […]
PCDI Board Appoints Cindy Otto, Reduces Sale Price of Big R Warehouse
Cindy Otto of Granada was unanimously voted as a replacement director by the Prowers County Development Incorporated board during Tuesday’s monthly meeting. Otto is replacing another Granada resident, Deb Choat, who resigned this past spring due to various professional scheduling conflicts. Otto will assume Choat’s seat for the duration of her term. The board also […]
Objects in Motion Tend to Stay in Motion
Isaac Newton couldn’t have been more accurate when he postulated the three theories of motion centuries ago and one of them was evident at the intersection of Main and Olive Streets in Lamar Tuesday afternoon, shortly before 5pm. A northbound semi- truck, hauling several stacks of what appeared to be metal girders, came to an […]
Marrin Takes Over as Action 22 Board Chair.
At the July Board meeting held at Wildwood Casino in Cripple Creek John Marrin, President of Lamar Community College and board delegate from Prowers County took the reins as Chair of the Action 22 board. Marrin was Chair-elect but stepped in after Betty Clark-Wine resigned. Marrin has been President of LCC since 2008 and […]
Peggy F. Owen…February 4, 1930 – June 30, 2015
Graveside services for longtime Lamar resident, Peggy F. Owen will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, July 3, 2015 at the Eads Cemetery in Eads, Colorado with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Visitation for Peggy will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 1:00PM until 5:00PM at the Peacock Family […]
Bob Gatchell…December 3, 1941 – June 26, 2015
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Bob Gatchell will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 3, 2015 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at the Peacock Funeral Home. Bob was born on December […]
Vera Hendrickson…August 20, 1942 – June 28, 2015
Funeral services for Vera Hendrickson will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will take place at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Vera Mae Hendrickson was […]
Letter to the Editor: Act for America Chapter
Southeastern Colorado citizens have united to form an Act! For America chapter. Act! For America is a non-profit issues advocacy organization dedicated to defending American freedom against the assault of radical Islamism and Sharia law. The founder and President is Brigitte Gabriel. She is the author of two NY Times best sellers, “Because They […]
Birth Announcement: Mendenhall
Evan and Patricia Mendenhall of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Joshua Alexandri Mendenhall on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 10:38pm at Prowers Medical Center with Sharon Hendricks attending. Joshua weighed six pounds and fifteen ounces and was 19 and ¾ inches in length at birth. He is joined in the home by […]
Stay Safe and Legal Over the Fourth
The Lamar Fire and Ambulance Department will be busy on Saturday, July 4th, setting up the annual fireworks display from the Sand and Sage Fairgrounds. Hundreds of rockets and fireworks need to be mounted on their pads and ready to go by dusk. The Department reminds residents that there are laws pertaining to what […]
Bonnie S. Weeks…May 1, 1942 – June 25, 2015
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Eads resident, Bonnie S. Weeks will be held at 11:00AM on July 4, 2015 at the Eads United Methodist Church with Pastor Delbert Beard of the Eads First Christian Church officiating. Per Bonnie’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Bonnie […]