Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
Letter to the Editor: Coen Announces for Re-election
To: The Citizens of Prowers County, I would like to announce my candidacy for re-election to the office of Prowers County Clerk. I have had the pleasure of serving you in that capacity for the past 5 years. I am a registered Republican; however the Oath of Office for the County Clerk demands that […]
County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship Program
Prowers County Sheriff Jim Faull announced that County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. (CSOC), the state Sheriff’s Association, will award a $500 scholarship to a deserving Prowers County student this spring. CSOC established the scholarship program in 1978. Since then, this effort has continued as a meaningful expression of the sheriff’s confidence in and respect […]
William G. “Bill” Arnold…December 6, 1937 – January 25, 2014
A Memorial Celebration will be held for longtime Lamar resident, William G. “Bill” Arnold at 10:00 AM, Friday, January 31, 2014 at the Lamar First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rory Gillespie and Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Per Bill’s request cremation has taken place. Bill was born on December 6, […]
Mildred L. Nidey…April 15, 1929 – January 26, 2014
A service of celebration for longtime Lamar resident, Mildred L. Nidey will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday February 1, 2014 at the Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Mildred will be held from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM and the family will […]
Faull Makes Endorsements for Sheriff
Media Release – January 22, 2014 I have been asked by numerous people who I am going to endorse for Sheriff in the 2014 election. I have given this topic a lot of thought. Over the past 15 years I have worked hard to make the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office a professional and respected […]
PMC Displays New Equipment
Prowers Medical Center board members viewed the hospital’s latest equipment purchase during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, January 22. A replacement C-Arm scanning device will be used in both the radiology department and operating room. The new model, valued at $145,110, is replacing a 17 year old unit. The C-Arm provides a high image, real-time […]
Carl Sykes…March 22, 1933 – January 25, 2014
A service of celebration for longtime Lamar resident Carl Sykes, will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday January 29, 2014 at the Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar. Jim Price and Skylar Garth will co-officiate the service and burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Carl will be held from 5:00 PM […]
Carl F. Winsor…March 21, 1932 – January 24, 2014
A Mass of Christian Burial for longtime Lamar resident, Carl F. Winsor, will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 30, 2014 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar with Reverend Charles Sena as Celebrant. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar with full Military Honors […]
Fridays with Basketball
Where do you go on a chilly Friday morning, if you’re a kid and there’s no school and mom and dad are telling you to get out of the house? A good start is the Lamar Community Building between 10am and Noon. Paul Moss, Lamar Community College JV Basketball Coach and several of his players […]
Sheriff Candidate’s Forum Set for February 24
Who will be the next sheriff for Prowers County? Five candidates, all on the Republican ticket, have declared their intentions to run following the announcement from current Prowers County Sheriff, James Faull, that he will not seek re-election this year. A candidate’s forum for the five law enforcement officers will be hosted by Voices of […]
US Highlights for December 2013 Livestock Slaughter
Commercial red meat production for the United States totaled 4.14 billion pounds in December, up 3 percent from the 4.00 billion pounds produced in December 2012. Beef production, at 2.05 billion pounds, was 1 percent above the previous year. Cattle slaughter totaled 2.56 million head, up 1 percent from December 2012. The average live weight […]
Sunflower Assessment Referendum Public Meeting
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture is seeking public comment per the request of the Colorado Sunflower Administrative Committee as they are seeking approval for an increase in their assessment. Currently, the sunflower assessment is set at 3 cents per hundredweight; the proposed new rate will increase the assessment to 6 cents […]
Colorado Laws & Crosswalk Safety
The men and women of the Lamar Police Department would like to remind the motoring public that Colorado law requires drivers to yield the right of way to a pedestrian who is crossing a roadway in a crosswalk. There have been a couple of close calls recently involving pedestrians attempting to cross Main Street. One […]
DPW Offers Reward for Info on Nee Noshe Reservoir Poachers
REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION ABOUT POACHING INCIDENT LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is looking for help identifying the person or persons responsible for the deaths of two buck deer found along a county road near Nee Noshe Reservoir. Wildlife officers said the two deer were shot and left along Kiowa County Rd. E […]
Letter to the Editor: Woolley Candidate for Re-election
I would like to announce my intention of running for re-election for the office of Prowers County treasurer in 2014. I have enjoyed serving the citizens of Prowers County as their County Treasurer and Public Trustee for the past 19 years. During my time in office, my staff and I have strived to make […]
Donna I. Hazen…December 3, 1951 – January 19, 2014
Funeral services for Donna Hazen will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado. Burial will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Pastor Kathy Leathers will officiate. Visitation for Donna will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2014 at the funeral […]
Heroin Confiscated in Lamar Drug Bust, Five Arrested
On Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at approximately 5:00 PM, officers from the Lamar Police Department executed a search warrant at 310 North 9th Street in Lamar after an investigation into the distribution of narcotics. Approximately 5.6 grams of heroin, approximately one pound of marijuana, and numerous pieces of drug paraphernalia were located in the residence. […]
Robert E. “Bob” Gruenloh…June 3, 1938 – January 20, 2104
A Mass of Christian burial for longtime Lamar resident, Robert E. Gruenloh affectionately known to many as Bob, will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lamar. Reverend Charlie Sena will be the celebrant and burial will follow in the […]
Lodging Panel Approves Spring/Summer Rodeo Funding
The Prowers County Lodging Panel approved contract fees for stock for two rodeos coming to the county this spring and summer. Cade Spitz outlined some aspects of the Colorado Jr. Rodeo Association event set for August 14 – 17th at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. “These will be the year end finals for […]
HOPE Readies Projects for 2014
“We’re almost ready to gain our non-profit 501C3 status,” according to Project HOPE executive director, Lori Hammer. She briefed HOPE Coalition members during the monthly meeting held at the Lincoln School in Lamar on Tuesday, January 21. Hammer relayed some hopeful news to the members regarding future grant funding, stating that Tony Grampus grant has […]