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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 »
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