Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
‘Faces Never Forgotten’ – Search for Vietnam Veteran Photos in Prowers County
Janna Hoehn has spent the past six years searching for photographs of Vietnam Veterans who died in that war. Her quest began with a visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, DC. Of the 58,300 soldiers who died, volunteer researchers have found 41,000 usable photos which will be permanently displayed at the Wall. […]
By Bikes or By Feet, June 24 is a Morning Treat
A lot of breakfast was served to over 100 persons who attended the annual Bike to Work Day event at the Lamar Community Building. Matt Neuhold, said, “We easily went through 15 pounds of bacon for the crowd and I usually base this year’s grocery purchase against what we did last year, so we had […]
PMC Board Ends Dr. Portner’s Hospital Privileges, Closing Las Animas Clinic July 31
Following a brief executive session which began the PMC board of director’s meeting, Wednesday, June 24, the board voted unanimously to not renew hospital privileges for Dr. Barry Portner, effective immediately. Dr. Portner, in a brief phone conversation with the Prowers Journal on Thursday, said this has been the result of a three year legal battle with […]
ARPA and City of Lamar Perspectives on Required Demolition Permit
The City of Lamar and ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, have been at legal loggerheads for the past year over the failed Lamar Repowering Project, its ultimate disposition and the ability to default on the construction bonds used to build the coal fired plant. The plant has been offline since late 2011. In September 2014, […]
Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center Recognized
The Prowers County Commissioners presented staff members of the Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center on Savage Avenue in Lamar with a certificate of appreciation for being selected for the Annual People’s Choice Award for their Excellence in Daycare 2015. Commissioner Henry Schnabel thanked Center Director, Jill Hopper and her staff for the work […]
Michael Henry Tripp…April 28, 1954 – June 20, 2015
Funeral services for Michael Tripp will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2015 at the Friend’s Church in Las Animas, Colorado with Diane Hutson officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Horber Funeral Chapel. Michael Henry Tripp was born on April 28, 1954, […]
Alice “Joyce” Nelson…December 17, 1931 – June 16, 2015
My wonderful, sweet, loving mother, Alice “Joyce” Nelson (Coleman), entered into heaven on June 16, 2015 in Lamar, CO. She was 83 years old. Mama has joined her father; William Cortez Coleman, her mother; Alice “Dorothea” Coleman (Seals), her son, William Charles Nelson, and her brothers; William Ronald Coleman, Richard Douglas Coleman, and Larry James […]
(Updated with End of the Line Arena Awards ) Slipping into Summer Cowboy Style
We enjoyed heat and humidity this past Saturday, as folks around Granada and Bristol gathered to celebrate their annual Granada-Bristol Days celebration. The Lamar VFW Honor Guard led the way for the annual parade through Granada, leading residents out to the park where they could enjoy a day of activities, including the annual alumni gathering […]
Family Fun Day Set for Saturday June 27 at Willow Creek Park
Members of the LiveWell Prowers County Coalition and volunteers are ready to host hundreds of kids and parents at this year’s Family Fun Day at Willow Creek Park. Events are planned to begin at 9am with a family run/run/walk/ride with free tee shirts to the first 100 kids who take part. A bike rodeo will […]
City Council Schedules Public Hearing for Sand and Sage Beer Garden
The Lamar City Council set July 13 as the date for a public hearing for the Prowers County Fairboard. Members are requesting a special events permit to host a beer garden during some events at the Sand and Sage Fair in August. The council also held a public hearing for a special event permit for […]
Birth Announcements: Damiani and Contreras
Rob and Leandra Damiani of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Jace Edward Damiani at Prowers Medical Center on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 9:34pm with Sharon Hendricks attending. Jace weighed eight pounds and six ounces at birth. He is joined at the home by his brother Jax Damiani. Grandparents are Ed […]
Survivors Recap 1965 Flood at Historical Society Meeting
The historic flood that struck Prowers County created a different world 50 years ago. With the June 18, 1965 flood, just about every life in the area was impacted by the devastation wrought by excessive rains and the subsequent floods. Many residents who attended the Thursday, June 18, Prowers County Historical Society meeting at the […]
Drought Conditions Improving for Southeast Region
Update from Colorado Water Conservation Bureau A cool and wet May has eliminated drought conditions across much of Colorado. With 31 weather stations recording the wettest month ever, statewide May 2015 was the wettest May since record keeping began in 1895. In total much of the state experienced 300% of normal May precipitation. June temperatures […]
Steer-Aid Clinic Teaches Youth Beef Participants
LA JUNTA –RJ Kerchal and Otto Lehmberg were the featured instructors on Saturday, June 20 for Steer-Aid, a free youth beef clinic here. Southeast Colorado youth and their parents all got an education about feeding and nutrition, clipping and show day grooming for their 4-H and FFA projects. “Don’t get caught up in the latest […]
UPDATED: Barbara L. Betz…July 6, 1929 – June 19, 2015
Funeral services for former Lamar, Colorado resident, Barbara Betz will be held at 3:00 p.m. on June 26, 2015 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, Colorado with Pastor Troy Greer officiating. Interment will take place at Fairmount Cemetery. Barbara Lee (Applebach) Betz was born on July 6, 1929 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to […]
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Strain…Marcy 13, 1917 – June 18, 2015
A private family graveside service for longtime Lamar resident, Elizabeth J. Stain, affectionately known to many as Betty, was held on Monday June 22, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiated the service. Betty was born on March 13, 1917 in Lamar, […]
James (Jim) R. Driskill…1935 – June 17, 2015
James (Jim) R. Driskill of Mesa, Arizona passed at his home June 17, 2015, surrounded by family members. Jim was born in Lamar, Colorado in 1935 to Paul and Muriel Driskill. He graduated from Lamar Union High School in 1954 where he participated in football, basketball and track. After graduating from high school he attended […]
Protect Colorado: Burn Your Firewood Where You Buy It
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – With summer approaching, many people will be packing up the tent and sleeping bags to enjoy all of Colorado’s great camping locations, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds outdoor enthusiasts to leave their firewood at home. “Moving firewood across the state can contribute to tree mortality,” said Jeanne Ring, CDA’s cooperative […]
Letter to the Editor: Henry Schnabel Regarding Commissioner’s Beer Garden Meeting
I notice in the reporting of the commissioner meeting where alcohol at the fairgrounds was characterized as a public hearing. I would like to state that it in fact was NOT. A public hearing is when notice is published ahead of time so the general public will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed […]
Colorado Employment Situation for May 2015
Employers in Colorado added 4,900 nonfarm payroll jobs from April to May for a total of 2,514,500 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 4,400 and government increased 500. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in May to 4.3 percent. […]