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Obituary – Jamie Ann Hall
Jamie Ann Hall April 23, 1953 – January 21, 2011 A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for former Lamar native, Jamie Ann Hall will be held at 10:00AM on April 23, 2011 at the Lamar First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Dr. Deborah G. Brincivalli officiating. Interment of the ashes will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Jamie was born April 23, 1953 in Lamar, Colorado to Jack and Boneva (Coppinger) Hall and passed away on January 21, 2011 at her … Read entire article »
Honkers Visit Great Plains Supply
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited Great Plains Supply this past Friday. The Honkers and Chamber Board member Anis Malkan presented Great Plains Supply Owner, Roy Pankey, with his ‘dollar of profit’ plaque, and spoke with Roy about becoming a member of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Roy and his wife Terri own and operate their business at 518 North Main Street in Lamar. Great Plains Supply carries an extensive assortment of plumbing and electrical supplies for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Lamar
NWS Says Drought Conditions Continue in Colorado
The National Weather Service reports the current U.S. Drought Monitor continues to indicate severe drought conditions across all of Teller, El Paso, Pueblo, Crowley, Otero, Kiowa, Bent, Prowers and Baca counties. Fire Danger remains very high to extreme across most of southeast Colorado with area fire agencies having to extinguish multiple wildfires over the past month, due to persistent dry vegetation. Fire bans and restrictions have been recently implemented for the city of Colorado … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Economy, Featured, The Journal Alert, Weather
Lamar Social Security Visit Cancelled
There will be no Social Security representatives visiting the Senior Center in Lamar on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, due to budget cutbacks. The next scheduled visit from Social Security representatives will be Wednesday, May 18, 2011. All other business with Social Security must be taken to the La Junta office. Please call 1-888-221-0429 for any questions or information. … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Employment, Events, Lamar, Notice, The Journal Alert
Lamar FFA Students Place at Regional Competition
Stories condensed from FFA Advisor, Charity Stocking Lamar FFA students competed in various Regional Competition events held at Lamar Community College two weeks ago. The FFA Horse Judging Team placed three helter classes and one performance class; Reining. The Lamar team placed 2nd in the Southeast District and took 4th place in the overall regional contest. Remington Stocking earned top honors as High Individual in the S.E. District and 4th Overall High Individual in the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Education, Events, Youth
Hazards in Fort Lyon Fire Burn Area
(LAS ANIMAS, COLORADO) Las Animas Assistant Fire Chief Steve Bourne is advising the public to stay away from the Fort Lyon Fire burn area due to the number of dangers in the area. “We know there is a lot of curiosity about the damage the fire has caused, but burn areas are always very dangerous – even after the fire has been put out,” said Bourne. Standing trees may be partially burned and weakened, and could fall … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Public Safety, Weather
Earlene R. Springer
March 8, 1932 – April 15, 2011 A graveside committal service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Earlene R. Springer, was held at 3:00 PM Monday April 18, 2011 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. John Sykes officiated the service.Per the family’s request there was no public visitation.Mrs. Springer was preceded in death by one son-Keith Springer, Jr. of Lamar on June 10, 1984; and by her parents.Earlene is survived by her husband-Keith Springer, Sr. of Lamar; … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
John E. Ketcham
John E. Ketcham February 5, 1945 – April 16, 2011 A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, John E. Ketcham will be held at 2:00 PM Friday April 22, 2011 at the Peacock Funeral Home in Lamar. Rod Ahlberg will officiate the service and a private family disposition will take place at a later date. Per John’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. John is survived … Read entire article »
Mary Civis
March 26, 1913 – April 16, 2011 A graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Mary Civis will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday April 21, 2011 at the Ft. Lyon National Cemetery in Ft. Lyon, Colorado. Mrs. Civis was born on March 26, 1913 near Collbran, Colorado to Edwin and Rose (Kesterson) Gunderson and departed this life on April 16, 2011 at Juniper Village in Lamar at the age of 98.Per Mary’s request, cremation has taken … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Spring Fishing in S.E. Colorado from DOW
“Anglers are getting their gear out to go after crappie, bass, wipers, walleyes, catfish and other warmwater species,” said Jim Ramsay, the Colorado Division of Wildlife aquatic biologist for the lower Arkansas River Basin. “Based on our sampling results and incremental stocking, anglers in the southeast part of the state should be in for a good season.” Ramsay said the Division has undertaken several projects to improving fishing in the region including repairs to the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Entertainment, Recreation, Sports
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