Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Ample Parking, Right this Way
Area shoppers who couldn’t or wouldn’t park on South Main Street in downtown Lamar have always had the option of using the lots off East and West Beech Streets. Some residents haven’t felt comfortable parking on Main Street with semi-truck traffic, or even having to cross the street to shop on the north […]
Urban Redevelopment Authority Discusses Antique Alley Request
New procedures for funding requests from the Lamar Urban Redevelopment Authority were put into play prior to the City Council Meeting, Monday, September 29. The Council meets as the Authority Board. Antique Alley, a new family-owned business venture in the former Davis Western Store, requested funding from the Lamar Urban Redevelopment Authority to […]
Wilma Carol McGee…December 10, 1917 – September 30, 2014
Memorial services for Carol McGee will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado with Pastor Kathy Leathers officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Holly Cemetery. Wilma Carol (Simpson) McGee was born on December 10, 1917 in Prowers County, Colorado to James G. and Mabel […]
General Election Up-Date from Prowers County Clerk & Recorder
Media Release: 2014 General Election Ballots will start arriving in mailboxes October 14-17, 2014, for the 2014 General Election on November 4th. Mail ballots will be sent to all eligible voters to the address listed on their voter registration record. After voting you can choose how to return the ballot; by dropping it off at […]
Thrall Joins Lamar Utility Board
The Lamar Utility Board officer line-up was reorganized following the swearing-in of Doug Thrall to the board on Tuesday, September 30, by Judge Larry Stutler. Thrall’s appointment was confirmed the night before by the Lamar City Council for a full, five-year term. There were no changes in the actual line-up as Mike Bryant […]
Letter to the Editor: Commissioner’s Actions on Hot Line
October 1, 2014 Dear Editor: We are pleased with the reversal of the decision by Marble and Schnabel to reject the implementation of a Child Abuse Hotline Call Center. We question the tactics of shifting the call center away from those who directly worked to bring this to Prowers County and had the tools and […]
ARPA Board Continues to Evaluate Power Plant Options
Press Release At its meeting on September 25, the Arkansas River Power Authority (ARPA) Board of Directors approved a resolution finding that it would be economically beneficial to dispose of and/or decommission the Lamar Repowering Project, rather than continue to maintain it in “cold standby”. This finding was based on reports prepared by a variety […]
PCDI Discusses Potential Local Impact of Amendment 68
Members Feel Weak Reporting Shown from National Papers on S.E. Colorado Business Climate! Larry Lusher, PCDI board member, commented on a letter sent to Prowers County Development Incorporated, suggesting Prowers County consider re-establishing horse racing at the Gateway race track in Holly. A newspaper clipping highlighting economic growth attributed to casino gambling and an events […]
To the Editor: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; this is an opportunity to discuss the importance of early detection and prevention for the most-commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Early detection is critical, as the majority of those diagnosed have no family history of the disease. Annual exams and routine mammograms as recommended by a […]
City Council Moves to Complete Sportsplex, Sets Public Hearing on Zoning for Patel Property
Greater Outdoors Colorado has approved a grant for the City of Lamar for funding to complete the remaining two ball fields at the city’s four-plex. The first of the four fields, off Savage Avenue in Lamar, was completed in 2010, enabling Lamar to host a Cal Ripkin World Series event. Rick Akers, Lamar Parks and […]
Holly Gateway Fair, 2014-“Cowboy Boots and Country Roots”
Tom and Charlotte Massar were the Grand Marshalls of this year’s parade in Holly. The route traditionally stretches north from Tony Garcia Drive, through downtown, across Highway 50 to the exhibition building and reverses course back to Tony Garcia Drive. As has happened in past years, Highway 50 travelers just pull off the road into […]
Come to the Lamar Chamber Oktoberfest this Satuday
The weather people are predicting a bright and sunny Saturday with seasonal temperatures for Lamar’s annual Oktoberfest, October 4, at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce on East Beech Street. Vendors will be set up at the chamber parking lot which will be the morning site for the 18th Annual Toys for Tots Fun Run Car […]
Leon L. Hooser…March 15, 1943 – September 25, 2014
Memorial services for Las Animas, Colorado resident, Leon Hooser, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Fort Lyon National Cemetery. Inurnment will follow with military committal rites provided by Las Animas VFW Post#241 1 and American Legion Post#1. Pastor Ken West will officiate. Leon Loyd Hooser was born March 15, […]
PMC Provides Patient Portal for Personal Health Information
The Prowers Medical Center website homepage provides patient access to what’s known as the Patient Portal via the internet. This link provides confidential medical information for PMC patients once it is accessed through their password codes. PMC Chief Executive Officer, Craig Loveless, said, “It’s for ease of patient services. They can make appointments, email […]
Billy Covington…June 11, 1942 – September 26, 2014
Memorial services for longtime Lamar resident, Billy Covington will be held at 6:00PM on Friday, October 3, 2014 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker and Ray Matteson co-officiating. Per Billy’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Billy was born on June 11, 1942 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to […]
Fifty years for Southeastern Developmental Services
Staff and residents of SDS in Lamar hosted a simple, old-fashioned hot dog barbecue as a thank you to the area for the community’s support for the past half century. Kim Engsburg, Executive Director, said during a bbq break, “We’re happy to host this for Lamar and surrounding areas for all the help they give […]
Belen P. Orozco…August 27, 1938 – September 27, 2014
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, Belen P. Orozco will be held at 10 AM Wednesday October 1, 2014 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar. Celebrating the Mass will be Reverend Charlie Sena and burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar. A […]
CO Revenue Forecast Shows Continued Growth
DENVER — Monday, Sept. 22, 2014 — The latest revenue forecast shows continued growth with the state’s General Fund revenue expected to grow 7.4 percent in FY 2014-15 and 6.4 percent in FY 2015-16. Projections show an increase of $80.9 million in FY 2014-15, or 0.8 percent higher than compared to the June […]
Lucille M. Crum…March 28, 1931 – September 23, 2014
Funeral services for Holly, Colorado resident, Lucille Crum will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado. Rev. Ralph Plummer will officiate. Interment will take place in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation for Lucille will be from 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2014 at […]
Letter to the Editor: Family of Waneta Barr
The family of Waneta Barr would like to thank everyone who made her time at the nursing home a wonderful place for her to spend her last years/days of life. This includes but not limited to all department heads, nursing staff, Dr. Jeff Wagoner, and other medical staff, as well as visiting friends […]