RSSArchive for March 23rd, 2021

Lamar Chamber Donut Friday at Willow Creek Pharmacy

Lamar Chamber Donut Friday at Willow Creek Pharmacy

  Directors from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce brought their weekly gift of donuts this past Friday morning to Willow Creek Pharmacy at 1700 South Main Street. Over the past several months, chamber directors pay a surprise visit to local merchants, bearing a gift of donuts each Friday.  Willow Creek Pharmacy is a locally-owned independent […]

Birth Announcement:  Merritt

Birth Announcement:  Merritt

    Emily and Kevin Merritt of Greeley, Colorado announce the birth of their son, Camden Scott Merritt at 12:36pm on Saturday, March 20, 2021.  Camden weighed ten pounds and nine ounces and was 22 ½ inches in length at birth.  Grandparents:  Diana Merritt of Bristol, Tracy and Scott Williams of Lamar and Mike Merritt.

Shirley V. Stevenson…July 15, 1922 – March 21, 2021

Shirley V. Stevenson…July 15, 1922 – March 21, 2021

    A private family graveside memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Shirley V. Stevenson will be held at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. Per Shirley’s request cremation will take place. Shirley was born on July 15, 1922 at Denver, Colorado to Fred William and Isabell Mabel (Walter) Seroy and passed away on […]

Mildred E. Murray…January 13, 1930 – March 20, 2021

Mildred E. Murray…January 13, 1930 – March 20, 2021

A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident Mildred E. Murray will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 26, 2021 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 […]

Bring on the Beef!

Bring on the Beef!

    Hamburger sales at restaurants around Colorado probably took a slight nose-dive in view of the Meat-Ins which were held around the state this past Saturday, March 20th, a response to a state declaration that suggested residents do without beef for that day. The local response was pretty well heard around southeast Colorado as […]

Council Moves Forward on Airport Administration

Council Moves Forward on Airport Administration

      The Lamar City Council is moving forward with purchase plans for the municipal airport, having negotiated a purchase price from the Fixed Base Operators, Eric and Tanya McSwan. The council decided the best course of action, in light of the McSwan’s announcement to end their contract with the city earlier this year, […]