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(Service and Visitation Information) Kenneth L. “Ken” Haskell…November 24, 1926 – May 30, 2012
A celebration of life funeral service for Canon City, Colorado resident and former Lamar resident, Kenneth L. Haskell, affectionately known to many as Ken, will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Kathy Leathers of the Holly United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Veteran’s Section of Fairmount Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of the Lamar V.F.W. Post # 3621 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Letter to the Editor, Re: Riverside Cemetery
To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this letter because I am concerned with the choice that the City of Lamar has made to neglect Riverside Cemetery. On Mother’s Day the weeds were grown up around all of the headstones and when complaints were made about the condition of the cemetery people were told it was because of “budget cuts”. Then on Memorial Day another surprise awaited people who were paying respects to their family’s … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Featured, Lamar, Letters to the Editor, News, Utilities
Mission Villanueva is Expanding
Contractors laid the finishing touches to a concrete base, site of a future walk-in freezer/cooler at Mission Villanueva in Lamar this past Wednesday, May 23. Proprietor Roberta Masias said this past spring, the restaurant will begin alterations to develop a Cantina on the west side of the restaurant, where a small dining alcove now exists. A sizable walk-in cooler in the kitchen area will be moved to the outside of the building and rest on top … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Featured, Lamar, News
Valley National Bank is Consolidating Main St. Branch
Valley National Bank in Lamar will close its bank at 411 South Main Street on Monday, July 2, 2012. Denise Carder, Marketing and Operations Officer for the bank said this is a consolidation move, only. With only four employees at the Main Street location, and the other bank only two blocks away at 204 South Fourth Street, the decision to consolidate was a logical move. Carder said service at Valley National Bank has recently expanded for … Read entire article »
PCDI Continues Efforts to Sell Washington Street Property
Randle Realty in Lamar now has the exclusive listing for the Prowers County Development Incorporated incentive property. The land and buildings was donated to PCDI by Big R when the company’s corporate headquarters was moved to Pueblo. “Once the listing with Hancock Realty expired, we put out the building out for bid to local realtors,” Lisa Nolder, PCDI Executive Director, recapped for the board. “We received four responses, three local and one from out of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Employment, Featured, Holly, Lamar, News, Utilities
2012 Relay for Life this Saturday
The Magic of Relay; Dream It, Hope It, Cure It The annual Lamar Relay for Life is set for this weekend at Savage Stadium, June 2 and 3. Organizers hope to raise $85,000 for this year, surpassing last year’s mark of $81,274.23. The 2010 goal was $68,000. A series of different year-long fund-raisers were also scheduled since the first 2012 organizational meeting this past January. Teams will converge on Merrill Brush Field this Saturday to set up … Read entire article »
Filed under: City, community, Education, Featured, Festival, Health, News, Youth
Kenneth L. “Ken” Haskell…November 24, 1926 – May 30, 2012
Funeral services are pending at Peacock Funeral Home for Canon City, Colorado resident and former Lamar resident, Kenneth L. Haskell, affectionately known to many as Ken. Ken was born on November 24, 1926 in Garden City, Kansas to Charlie and Elda (Chapman) Haskell and departed this life on Wednesday May 30, 2012 in Canon City, Colorado at the age of 85. Ken is preceded in death by his parents, by one son – Wayne Haskell, and by … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Lamar Light Plant Took $125,260 Equipment Hit from April Tornado
The April 27 tornado in Prowers County caused $125,260.33 in equipment damage for Lamar Light and Power. The figures were presented by interim Light Plant Superintendent Houssin Hourieh during the May 29 meeting of the Lamar Utilities Board. The City of Lamar’s insurance carrier, CIRSA has been given the cost of damages for reimbursement. The five wind turbines were given a satisfactory clean-bill-of-health by the Light Plant inspection crew during their semi-annual maintenance and inspection. No … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, County, Economy, Energy, Featured, Holly, Lamar, News, Public Safety, Utilities
Lamar Council Authorizes Letter of Support for ARPA, New Van for Library
Lamar Mayor, Roger Stagner, signed a letter of support as requested by the City of La Junta, asking the City of Trinidad, an ARPA member, to reconsider its lawsuit against Arkansas River Power Authority. The letter also asks that efforts be made by ARPA and member cities, to find mutually acceptable solutions to the Lamar Repowering Project at this time. The Lamar City Council approved a motion authorizing Mayor Stagner’s signature on the letter, which … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Education, Energy, Entertainment, Featured, Holly, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Public Safety, Recreation, Transportation
Lamar Police Make Holiday Drug Bust
Press Release–Lamar Police Department On Saturday, May 26, 2012 at approximately 2:45 P.M., officers from the Lamar Police Department observed a silver Tahoe in the 200 block of East Park Street. Officers recognized the driver as Paul Carrillo, 26, of Pueblo, Colorado from previous contacts. Officers were advised Carrilo’s driver’s license was revoked as a habitual traffic offender. Officers attempted to contact Carrillo and were advised he went into a residence. Officers secured the vehicle and the residence … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Police Reports, Public Safety
Big Timbers History Corner #4 – 1965 Flood
This copy of the Sunday, June 20, 1965 issue of the Rocky Mountain News was recently donated to Big Timbers Museum by Clara Weber. When people think of the museum’s collection, they usually picture the items on display. But there are thousands of other treasures stored and filed, waiting to help fill in the blanks of local folks’ stories. The friendly museum staff can tell you how to get started! Speaking of old disasters, the much-needed roof repairs have been completed and … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Education, History, Lamar, Recreation
Memorial Day Observed at Fairmount Cemetery
“A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.” George William Curtis Memorial Day was quietly observed this past Monday by the Honor Guard from the St. George S. Creaghe Jr. Post #3261 at Fairmount Cemetery. An observance was held at the Veteran’s section of the cemetery to honor and remember those Lamar area residents who passed away … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Education, Events, History, Lamar, News
Prowers Medical Center Annual Meeting (part 2)
Editor Note: The following is the second half of a two part article reporting on the annual Prowers Medical Center, Board of Director meeting on May 23, 2012. The first article was made available online on May 24. Improving communications among hospital staff and in the community on several levels was stressed during the annual Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors meeting Wednesday, May 23. Craig Loveless, interim Chief Executive Officer, has been with the hospital for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Employment, Featured, Health, Lamar, News, Public Safety
Business of the Week – DeWitt Excavating
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 the DeWitt Excavating located at 7395 US Highway in Lamar. Call them at: 719.336.8150. DeWitt Excavating, Inc. has been in business for 38 years. Terry & Janet DeWitt started out in March of 1974 with one backhoe and one dump truck, operating out of their home … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Business of the Week, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Employment, Lamar, Utilities
CO Parks & Wildlife Sponsors an Adventure Weekend
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is sponsoring an Outdoor Adventure Weekend June 8-10 at Two Buttes State Wildlife Area. The FREE event is for everyone 9 and up and families are welcome for the weekend, from Noon Friday June 8 to 5pm Sunday, June 10. Earn your Hunter Education card. Learn some new outdoor skills, practice your shooting sports with Parks and Wildlife Staff Instructors. Camping is available and meals will be provided. Space in limited to make … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Chamber/Local Business, City, community, County, Education, Entertainment, Events, News, Public Safety, Recreation, Sports, Tourism, Youth
Media Release-Correction-Prowers County Sheriff’s Office
Prowers County Sheriff’s Office-Media Release-CORRECTION On May 17, 2012 the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office incorrectly released a report that Thomas Bateman, 30, of Prowers County was in to register as a sex offender. This information was incorrect. Mr. Bateman is not a sex offender and was registered as part of an interstate compact agreement as a criminal offender but not a sex offender. The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office was entirely at fault for this error and wishes to … Read entire article »
Filed under: County, Featured, Lamar, Law Enforcement, Police Reports, Public Safety
Bovine Trichomoniasis Update for Colorado
LAKEWOOD, Colorado The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds cattle owners to test their herd for Bovine Trichomoniasis. As of 5/23/2012, there are currently five positive trich locations in five Colorado counties: Las Animas, Montezuma, Otero, Weld, and Yuma. So far this year, there have been 10 trich cases in eight counties: Conejos, Kit Carson, La Plata, Las Animas, Montezuma, Pueblo, Weld and Yuma. A map detailing trichomoniasis sample submissions by county and the prevalence for trichomoniasis-positive counties can be … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, County, Economy, Granada, Health, Holly, Lamar, News
Summer Break is Almost Here
School is almost over, as evidenced by elementary age youngsters being escorted down South Main Street in Lamar, to an early-morning matinee at the Lamar Theater on Tuesday, May 22. As most of the teachers are entering a pre-vacation mode, with all the textbooks being returned and accounted for; all the paste, scissors, glue and colored paper is put away with games and toys, one sure way to keep the students occupied is with a movie. The … Read entire article »
Filed under: City, community, Education, Entertainment, News, Recreation, School, Youth
Lamar City Offices Closed for Memorial Day Holiday
MEMORIAL DAY – PUBLIC NOTICE All City offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012 in observance of Memorial Day. The Community Building will also be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012. The Public Library will be open Saturday, May 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be closed Sunday, May 27th and Monday, May 28th in observance of the holiday. All City offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Residential refuse collection … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, City, Lamar, News, Public Safety, Recreation
EMT-BASIC STUDENTS LEARN TO GIVE BACK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Lamar, Colorado, May 22, 2012) Lamar Community College congratulates 2012 Spring Lamar Community College Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic certificate graduates for their selfless step toward serving Southeast Colorado residents. An EMT is a staff member in a basic life support ambulance, providing routine and emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured. Upon successful completion of LCC’s 156-hour program, participants can perform complex skills such as spinal immobilization, using an automated external … Read entire article »
Filed under: College, community, Education, Employment, Health, Lamar, Youth
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