Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Tractor Supply Update
Area residents have noticed construction work underway at the future Tractor Supply site just off Savage Avenue in Lamar. Workers have been painting the outside walls of the store and metal posts for fencing have been laid out in the concrete parking lot. The company received a permit from the City of Lamar to install […]
Zordel is New Prowers County Sheriff
The mid-term elections for 2014 are over. While some states across the country are still compiling ballots, in southeast Colorado, the unofficial results are in. The position of Prowers County Sheriff was the only election contest and Republican Sam Zordel defeated the unaffiliated challenger, Ron Manly 2,235 to 1,640 votes. Both men are employees of […]
James G. Hutchison…September 3, 1923 – October 31, 2014
Graveside services for longtime Holly, Colorado resident, James G. Hutchison will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 7, 2014 at the Holly Cemetery in Holly Colorado with interment following. Pastor Kathy Leathers will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 1-7 p.m. at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly. James George […]
Lamar Area Hospice Receives $7,000 from Beer and Brats for Boobies Group
The one year old hospice/palliative care program at Lamar Area Hospice received a $7,000 donation this past Monday, November 3. The gift was presented to Deb Pelley, Executive Director of the local hospice organization by members of the BBB, Beer-Brats & Boobies Committee. The funds were raised through sponsor contributions as well as entry […]
Information Media Release from the Prowers County Clerk’s Office
The County Clerk & Recorder’s Office will be closed on Tuesday, November 4th for any Motor Vehicle Transactions and will only be open for Election business. We would like to remind everyone that all ballots must be delivered to the Clerk’s Office by November 4th, 7:00 p.m., in order to be counted. Post mark dates […]
Letter to the Editor: Common Core
I want to thank the Concerned Citizens for Liberty Group for bringing Dr. Duke Pesta to Lamar to have the opportunity to hear his educational presentation on Common Core. I feel our government bribed all schools with Race to the Top funding, and in exchange they’d have to follow the new Common Core standards. Wouldn’t […]
McCrea Out as Lamar Police Chief
Lamar Police Chief, Gary McCrea, after having been placed on administrative leave with the department since mid to late October, has been replaced by Captain Kyle Miller as acting chief of the Lamar Police Department. City Administrator, John Sutherland, said he was not at liberty to be more specific regarding McCrea’s departure from the city […]
H. Dudley “Dud” Curry…August 10, 1925 – October 29, 2015
Harold Dudley Curry, affectionately called “Dud” by his family and friends, passed away on October 29, 2014 at his home in Colorado Springs with his family by his side. A Celebration of Dud’s life will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the Lamar First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rory Gillespie […]
Honkers and Chamber Welcome New Business – Antique Alley
Antique Alley is open for business in Lamar at the former Davis Western Wear Store at the corner of South Main and East Olive Streets. The business is open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm and is owned and operated by Mark and Naomi Adkins. Shoppers can browse through decades of memorabilia of every description […]
Ghouls, Goblins, Witches, Warlocks and Cats
Lots of costumed youngsters and some adults came to town in Lamar Thursday evening, October 30, for the traditional Moonlight event, a combination of fun, candy, bargains and bargain hunters. Doors opened on South Main Street in Lamar at 5pm for the Treat Street Event at the former Crafter’s Corner, as adults dressed as some […]
Honkers and Lamar Chamber Welcome Dentist, Dr. Jacob Mackey
Dr. Mackey recently took over the dentistry practice long-held by Dr. Charles Kelley in Lamar. Dr. Mackey attended the University of Colorado, School of Dental Medicine, graduating in 2012. His early career was in Alamogordo, New Mexico, but he and his family recently moved to the area. He’s familiar with La Junta and southeast Colorado […]
Commissioners Discuss Staff Turnover at Welcome Home Child Care Center
The Prowers County Commissioners are concerned about county finances, in light of a $500,000 deficit and staff turnover at the Welcome Home Center. That concern was discussed at length during the commissioner’s monthly update meeting with Lanie Mireles, County Human Services Director this past Tuesday, October 28. Commissioner Joe Marble noted that there have been […]
Toys for Tots, Gearing Up for the Holiday
It’s that time of the year again. Toys for Tots and Food for Families is looking for toys for ages newborn to 16 years of age. Although the mission remains the same, this year, the operations base has been moved from the Prowers County Annex to the HOPE Center at Lincoln School on North 10th […]
Commissioners Discuss Various Health Issues
Joined by members of Janea Aguilera’s family, the Prowers County Commissioners signed a proclamation recognizing the first week in November as Childhood Cancer Awareness Week in Prowers County. Janea Aguilera passed away in April earlier this year, a young teenage girl who had battled several forms of cancer for several years. Her struggle […]
Lamar PD Investigating Car Break-Ins
Media Release The Lamar Police Department is working on several cases involving vehicles being broken into between the hours of 11pm on 10/29/2014 to approximately 3am on 10/30/14 in the 1000 Blk of 10th, 11th and 12th Streets. If anyone has any information or saw anything suspicious in the area during these times they […]
Lamar Utility Board Seeking Alternative Power Sources for Light Plant
The Lamar Utility Board ratified a letter of intent between LUB and Greencastle, an energy development firm from Ohio. The letter directs Greencastle to perform an exclusive feasibility study which will focus on options for the future use of the Lamar Repowering Project. Greencastle is a full service energy developer that specializes in renewable energy […]
PCDI Plans Business Seminars
Several topics for future business seminar have been suggested by Prowers County Development Incorporated board members. Executive Director Lance Benninghoff and board president, Rick Robbins presented an overview for the Lamar City Council this past Monday evening, October 27, highlighting a November 13 seminar for OSHA certification for forklift operators. The discussion among PCDI board […]
Eat, Drink and be Scary-2014 Moonlight Madness
Moonlight Madness for downtown Lamar will get underway this year, Thursday, October 30, as early as 5pm for some participating businesses. Black and Orange will be the most sought after colors for the event and cats will figure into Halloween shopping events this year. Shoppers can take part in a kitty-cat hunt, using trail maps […]
Council Approves 2015 Budget
The Lamar Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution adopting the 2015 budget with revenues and expenditures at $116,700. These funds are generated by Tax Increment Funding from taxable improvements within the Redevelopment District in Lamar. They are set aside as grant donations to help develop new and existing business ventures through the year. On a […]
Back from Afghanistan: Doctor Smith Welcomed by PMC Staff
The yellow ribbons which have graced the entrance pillars of Prowers Medical Center in Lamar came down this morning, October 27, as Dr. James Smith returned to Lamar from his three month deployment with the National Guard in Afghanistan. Several dozen staff members including Chief Executive Officer Craig Loveless and PMC board members Julie […]