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Frances C. Hogan…December 8, 1916 – March 1, 2012
A graveside funeral service for former longtime Lamar resident and current Colorado Springs resident, Frances C. Hogan, will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Visitation for Mrs. Hogan will be held from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Tuesday March 6, 2012 at the Peacock Funeral Home in Lamar. Mrs. Hogan was born on December 8, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Keith Lee McCorkle…August 6, 1943 – March 2, 2012
A Memorial Service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident currently of Canon City, Keith McCorkle will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Pastor Manuel Tamaz of the Life Center Foursquare Gospel Church officiating. Per Keith’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Keith was born on August 6, 1943 at Greeley, Colorado to Lee and Bertha (Randolph) McCorkle and passed away on March 2, 2012 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Wednesday Deadline for Ward II Replacement
Qualified candidates for the Lamar City Council seat being vacated by PJ Wilson have until this Wednesday, March 7 to submit their application. The forms must be turned in by 1pm on that day. The council has until April 9, thirty days after the vacancy occurs, to fill the position for councilman for Ward ll. Applicants will be interviewed by the city council during the work session preceding its regular meeting on Monday, March 26. A … Read entire article »
Development of Valco Property Taking Shape
Motorists crossing the Arkansas River have noticed increased excavation work at the Valco property to the east, along the banks of the river and at the base of the bridge. Tom Brubaker, owner and manager of Valco is donating the land to the city, approximately 108 acres. He offered a brief outline of the work that has been done at the site and the work that has yet to be completed before the state Division of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, City, community, Economy, Entertainment, Featured, Lamar, News, Public Safety, Recreation, Sports, Tourism, Youth
November Commissioner’s Race is Expanding
Jillane Hixson has announced her candidacy for Prowers County Commissioner, District III, challenging the Republican candidates Roger Stagner and Wendy Buxton-Andrade; for the seat currently held by Gene Milbrand. Ms. Hixson is co-owner/operator of their family farm, three miles south of Lamar, established by her parents Larry and Ethel Hixson; and has deep roots in Prowers County agriculture spanning four generations. Ms. Hixson’s background includes a 28 year career with IBM as a business and financial analyst for … Read entire article »
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