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Obituary – John Ketcham
PRCA gold card member and past NFR team roper John Ketcham passed away unexpectedly at his home in Wiley, Colorado, on April 16. He was 66. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service, conducted by long-time friend, Rod Ahlberg, was held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 22, 2011, at the Peacock Funeral Home in Lamar. John was an avid team roper and horseman. He had a never- ending wealth of knowledge about horses, roping and all … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Obituary, Wiley
Prowers Medical Group Awarded U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Contract
Prowers Medical Group announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to provide primary healthcare services to area Veterans, effective June 1st 2011. The new VA Lamar Primary Outpatient Clinic (POC) will be located at 405 Kendall Drive Lamar CO. The VA Lamar POC is located in the same building as the Convenient Care Clinic, Lamar Medical Clinic and Women’s Health Center, on the Prowers Medical … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Featured, Health, Lamar, The Journal Alert
Prowers Conservation District Recognizes Wiley Student
Wiley Senior, Taylor Wilson, was selected as the recipient of the Prowers Conservation District scholarship. Taylor is very involved with his school and community and will attend Lamar Community College this fall. The PCD would like to thank Taylor and all the other applicants who applied for the scholarship; the decision was a difficult one. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, Education, School, Youth
Lamar Elks Honor Area Students of the Month
The Lamar Elks Lodge #1319, honors area students with a monthly dinner and awards program through the school year. This month’s selection includes: Callie Bennett of Lamar Middle School, a March Student of the Month. Callie, daughter of Justin and Cindy Bennett, has been involved in track, volleyball, basketball and 4-H. She received the Eagle award in 2009-2010 and the Norris Nye Award at Lamar Middle School. She also received awards through 4-Hk. Callie’s favorite subject is English, and she plans … Read entire article »
Lamar/County, Losing Social Security Reps
Wednesday, May 18 is the last day for Social Security representatives to come to Lamar to assist with resident’s forms and questions. The action comes as a result of severe budget cuts in Colorado. The cutbacks have also eliminated the anticipated computer video monitor which was to be installed at the SOS Center. Any in-person assistance regarding Social Security issues will be held from the La Junta Office after May 18. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Featured, Health, Lamar, The Journal Alert
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