Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Norma Shields…March 23, 1927 – February 16, 2015
A memorial service is pending for current Tahlequah, Oklahoma resident, formerly of Lamar, Colorado, Norma Shields. Per Norma’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Norma was born on March 23, 1927 at Holly, Colorado and passed away on February 16, 2015 at Grace Living Center at Tahlequah, […]
Successful Tip A Cop Raises Domestic Safety Funds
The Hickory House restaurant in Lamar played host to almost two dozen law enforcement officers this past Valentine’s Day, Saturday, as the Domestic Safety Resource Center revived the ‘Tip A Cop’ fundraising program after an absence of several years. From 7am until closing time, various regional police officers greeted customers, showed them to their table […]
Amelia Franco…November 25, 1917 – February 10, 2015
A Memorial Mass for longtime Lamar resident; Amelia Franco will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Charlie Sena as celebrant. A rosary service will be held prior to the mass at 9:30AM at the church with Deacon Allan […]
Ruben R. Wollert…October 15, 1920 – February 10, 2015
A Graveside service for longtime Lamar resident, Ruben R. Wollert will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015 at 1:00PM at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s Section. Military Honors will be under the auspices of the Lamar V.F.W. Post #3621 and The American Legion Post #71. Per Ruben’s request there will be no […]
Birth Announcements: February 16, 2015
Jordan and Ashley Wesley of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter Ellianna Faye Wesley at 8:30am on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center with Dr. George Kunhardt attending. Ellianna weighed seven pounds and eight ounces and was 19.5 inches in length at birth. Children at home include: Kira, Peyton and Johnny. […]
Tractor Supply Ribbon Cutting
Tractor Supply in Lamar opened to invited guests, including the Lamar Chamber of Commerce board of directors and Chamber Honkers, following a Friday afternoon ribbon cutting on February 13. The official grand opening was conducted the following day at the store’s location at 300 Savage Avenue in Lamar. Over one hundred invitations had been distributed […]
Granada Deals with Budget and Equipment Needs
Rick Reed from 4 Rivers Equipment in Lamar outlined costs associated with with a John Deere replacement backhoe for the Town of Granada this past Wednesday, February 11. Granada Trustees agree a backhoe is needed at the town landfill, but are comparing models to prices as far as the town budget will allow. One […]
9/11 Tribute Foundation Plans Patriotic Park
The Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Foundation is at work for next year’s event, set for September 12, 2015. Doug Harbour and Carla Scranton, Foundation committee members, outlined plans for creation of a memorial park to be located at the south side intersection of Savage Avenue and Highway 287. They also requested permission to develop a […]
Drought Information Statement from NWS for February 9, 2015
A generally warm and dry January was experienced for the region, especially across south central Colorado which saw well above normal temperatures and generally below normal precipitation for the month as a whole. Portions of eastern Colorado stated January out cool and unsettled with a year ending arctic blast, but quickly warmed and dried out […]
Speed, Seat Belts and Impaired Driving Cause Most Fatalities on Colorado Roads
STATEWIDE—According to a report released today by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the total number of motor vehicle fatalities in Colorado increased for the second time in seven years in 2013, after steadily declining between 2007 and 2011. There were 481 motor vehicle fatalities in 2013, a 1.9 percent increase in fatalities from […]
Gain for City Sales Tax Revenues, 2015
The new year began with an upswing in sales tax collections for the City of Lamar. Total Sales and Use Tax Collections were up 2.99% over the previous year at this time for a gain of $10,192.66. Total collections were $351,460 compared to last year at this time of $341,268. City Sales Tax was up […]
Helping Hands Clothing Center Opening This Month
Sherry Becker has been sorting and folding clothes over the past few weeks in anticipation of the February 21st opening of HOPE Center Helping Hands at Lincoln School on North 10th Street. One of the classrooms at the HOPE Center is being donated as a distribution and drop off site for donated clothing […]
Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan Adopted
The Lamar City Council voted unanimously to adopt the Parks, Recreation and Trails Master Plan during Monday night’s council meeting. Mayor Roger Stagner and City Administrator John Sutherland specified that many of the plans are contingent on adequate funding and this long-term project will not be completed in just a few years. It will involve […]
Planned Demolition Equals Community Improvement
One Step Up students at Project HOPE at the Lincoln School in North 10th Street in Lamar, hosted members of the city council and other department heads, to a noon lunch this past Friday, February 6. Emily Nieschburg of LiveWell Prowers County, noted that many of the students who were taking part in the Photo […]
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 […]