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Two students from Holly High School Named Recipients of Daniels Scholarship
Holly, CO – Holly High School announced today that two students, Lora Kirmer and Tanner Barth, have been named recipients of the Daniels Scholarship. Lora was nominated for the scholarship by the high school staff of Holly High and Tanner was nominated for the scholarship by the Prowers County 4-H. Daniels Scholarship recipients are selected based on strength of character, leadership, a record of accomplishment in community service, and other qualities. The Daniels Scholarship is not a “full … Read entire article »
LCC RODEO: Lopes Score in Casper
Carter Coble led the Lamar Community College Rodeo team at Casper, WY last weekend with a first place finish in Steer Wrestling. Mackenzie Scott finished second in Breakaway Roping, while Austin Doyle was fourth in Bull Riding, Conner Hanley was seventh in Tie-down Roping, and Casey Sciacca and Carter Coble ended up ninth in Team Roping. “It was by far our best showing of the year,” commented LCC Rodeo Coach Fred Sherwood. The team’s final regular … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, College, Education, Entertainment, Lamar, Recreation, School, Sports, Youth
Mounted Thunder Competes at Prowers County Fairground
Friday’s storm in Prowers County may have dissuaded some participants from coming to Lamar for the Prairie War competition, according to event organizer, Axel Thurner, but sufficient numbers of enthusiasts were on hand to make it a contest. About 45 competitors had registered to take part in the shooting/riding skill events. Colorado Mounted Thunder, headquartered in Pueblo, came to Lamar for the first time, for a cowboy and cowgirl mounted shooting event. The competition was held … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Entertainment, Lamar, News, Recreation, Sports
Letter to the Editor – John E. Cochran-PMC
April 26, 2012 Residents of Prowers County: After attending a meeting last week of prospective hospital board candidates, I came away with the opinion that PMC and High Plains haven’t worked well together in the past and that PMC was the problem. As an employee of PMC, I was concerned about PMC’s role in the lack of cooperation and began looking a little closer at the situation. I came up with a few questions, but no direct … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Employment, Health, History, Lamar, Letters to the Editor, News, Public Safety
Colorado Ag Exports Continue to Grow
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Colorado’s agricultural exports increased more than 25 percent in the first two months of 2012 versus 2011, led by increases in meat and dairy products. For the fourth year in a row, Colorado’s ag exports showed an increase in the first two months of the year: In 2012, Colorado’s agricultural exports grew another $45 million, to more than $222 million. Meat exports grew over $30 million.Dairy exports increased 80 percent. “Colorado’s agricultural industry … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, community, County, Economy, Education, Employment, News, Transportation, Utilities
Ronald “Skeets: Rohlman…February 12, 1950 – March 27, 2012
A graveside memorial service for Westcliffe, CO resident, currently of Belize Central America, Ronald “Skeet” Rohlman will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Fairmount Cemetery with Reverend Kathy Leathers of the Holly United Methodist Church officiating. Skeets was born February 12, 1950 at Lamar, Colorado to Fred and Margaret “Marge” Rohlman and passed away unexpectedly at his winter home in Belize, Central America on March 27, 2012 at the age of 62. He … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Caroline V. Paul…January 9, 1916 – April 22, 2012
A memorial service for Las Animas resident, Caroline V. Paul will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday May 5, 2012 at the Peacock Funeral Home in Lamar. Ray Matteson will officiate the service and in-urnment will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Per Caroline’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Caroline was born on January 9, 1916 at Butternut, Wisconsin to Roy and Margaret (Drott) Beechey and passed away on … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Rosella Mae Hendrickson…September 29, 1927 – April 26, 2012
A graveside Memorial Service for longtime Lamar resident, Rosella M. Hendrickson will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at Fairmount Cemetery with L.D. Nelson officiating. Per Mrs. Hendrickson’s request there will be no public viewing and cremation will take place. Rosella, affectionately known by many at Roz was born on September 29, 1927 at Bristow, Oklahoma to William D. and Mae Duncan (Harwick) Ralston and passed away at Prowers Medical Center on April 26, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Ballot Information for PMC Election
Press Release: Ballots for the May 8, 2012, Prowers County Hospital District General Election mailed Friday, April 20, 2012, contain instructional discrepancies. The Instruction Box at the top right of the ballot indicates only a box completely shaded-in will be accepted; this is incorrect. A marking of any type will be accepted as long as it can clearly be identified whom the vote is for and no more than two candidates are indicated. If an eligible elector … Read entire article »
Additional Tornado Pix
The following are additional pictures of the impact and damage done to the Prowers County Area by the two tornadoes that struck during the overnight hours of April 27, 2012. Thanks to John Robinson and Vincent Gearhart for their photographic contributions to this addition and to the Prowers Journal’s original article. Thanks too, to every responder who stepped up to the plate to get our town back in working order following the storms. From the light … Read entire article »
Filed under: News
Three S.E. Colorado Counties Struck by Five Tornadoes
Five tornadoes swept through southeast Colorado the night of Friday, April 27, knocking down numerous power lines, damaging or destroying several homes and buildings and causing, fortunately, only minor injuries to some area residents. The preliminary report from the National Weather service in Pueblo said there were two tornadoes in Prowers County, two in Kiowa County and one in Bent County. The tornado southwest of Lamar has been rated EF2, with 115 mph winds. Another EF2 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Energy, Featured, Granada, Holly, Lamar, Media, News, Police Reports, Public Safety, Weather
Change is on the Way for PMC
Events are transpiring that may offer a new direction for Prowers Medical Center in Lamar and those changes may have an impact on the future health care for the community. Pending the outcome of the May 8 election, the hospital will have two new members on the Board of Directors, and may see a bond passed to finance a $5million expansion project to build an Outpatient Rehabilitation Center. Next month, the hospital will also have … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Health, Lamar, News
Business of the Week – KLMR Radio
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight KLMR Radio, located at 7350 US Highway 50 in Lamar and you can call them at: 719.336.2206 KLMR was first signed on as KIDW-AM in 1932, it was 100 watts and was on the air from 6:00am to 10:00pm. The station was located at … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Business of the Week, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Lamar, Media, News, Weather
Cowboys, Horses and Guns
Colorado Mounted Thunder out of Pueblo, a cowboy mounted shooting event, will be held at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29. Local event organizer, Axel Thurner said the competition is set to start at about 10am each day with Saturday’s competition running to 6pm and Sunday’s will last until 4pm. Balloons are the targets, with riders hoping to blast away as many as possible while mounted on a galloping horse through a pre-determined … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Entertainment, Events, Lamar, Recreation, Sports, Tourism
Lamar Police Make Drug Bust on Distribution/Possession
Media Release On Thursday, April 19, 2012, officers from the Lamar Police Department’s Drug Task Force arrested Aaron Carl Westhoff, 19, of Lamar for unlawfully distributing a Schedule II controlled substance, as well as possession of less than 2 ounces of Marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Several types of prescription medications, as well as several containers of Marijuana were found in Aaron’s possession along with other paraphernalia. Aaron Westhoff was transported to Prowers County Jail where he … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, County, Featured, Health, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Police Reports
PMC Employees Host Board Candidate Forum
A second public forum hosted by hospital employees for the six candidates for Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors was held at the Cultural Evens Center Tuesday, April 24. The two hour event was also carried live on KLMR Radio. This question and answer format deviated from the first forum, as 75 different written questions from the hospital staff were condensed to avoid repetition and to offer anonymity to those who submitted their questions. The … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Education, Employment, Featured, Granada, Health, Holly, Lamar, News, Politics
Rigel Briefs Utility Board on Repowering Project Progress
The Lamar Utilities Board tabled a decision on a new, four year agreement with NMPP, Nebraska Municipal Power Pool. The organization provides electricity, natural gas and related services to a host of communities in six regional states. The four year agreement with Lamar Light and Power was for, “Financial Plan, Cost of service and Rate Design Study”. Light Plant Interim General Manager, Houssin Hourieh, told the board the contract, $17,700, could be paid upfront or … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Energy, Lamar, News, Utilities
Lamar FFA Scholarship Winners Announced
Thirty Colorado FFA members collectively received over $34,000 in FFA Scholarships this week! Congratulations to Lamar FFA member, Remington Stocking, for receiving the Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa scholarship for $1500! Selections were based on the applicant’s academic record, FFA and other school and community activities, supervised agricultural experience program in agricultural education and future goals. Remington is graduating this semester from Otero Junior College with an Associates of Science Degree and plans on pursuing … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, Education, Events, School, Youth
Drug Bust and Possible Drug Overdose
MEDIA RELEASE On Friday, April 20, 2012, Officers of the Lamar Police Department responded to the 900 block of S. Main St. on the report of a disturbance and a possible drug overdose. When Officers arrived on scene they contacted Armando Stephen Hernandez, age 33, of Lamar, who was reported to have been involved in a physical confrontation with a resident of the home. Officers also were advised that Hernandez was in possession of illegal drugs. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lamar, Law Enforcement, Public Safety
Berniece M. Pollart…October 2, 1913 – April 23, 2012
A Funeral Liturgy for longtime Holly resident, Berniece M. Pollart, will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 27, 2012 at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Holly with Deacon Henry Wertin. A rosary service will be held prior to the Mass at 9:30 AM also at the church with Deacon Henry Wertin reciting. A Rite of Committal will be held at the Holly Cemetery. Per Berniece’s request there will be no public visitation. Berniece … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
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