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What You Can Do To Help Those Affected by the Colorado Wildfires!
Are you wondering what you can do to help those affected by the Colorado Wildfires? Log on to www.helpcoloradonow.org and find out! There is a LOCAL drop-off station – Coronica’s located at 100 North Main Street will also be collecting ONLY the items listed below through July 4th. These items will go directly to the those affected by the High Park Fires. Items needed are: · Clothing (new only, please no used clothing) · New underwear and socks · Shampoo · Soaps · Toothpaste · Tooth brushes · Deodorant · Mouth wash · Eye drops · Lotions · Diapers · Pet food · Laundry detergent · Cleaning supplies · New sheets all sizes · Nonperishable … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Granada, Health, Holly, Lamar, News, Public Safety, Wiley
Business of the Week – American Family Insurance
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 American Family Insurance in Lamar. Call Tonya Chavira at: 719.336-5484. The American Family Insurance Tonya Chavira Agency is located at 208 South 4th in Lamar. Tonya became the agent for American Family Insurance when Lorene Thompson … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Business of the Week, Chamber/Local Business, community, County, Employment, Events, Lamar, News
Light Plant Makes Additional Storm Damage Insurance Claims
The Lamar Utility Board held a brief meeting this past Tuesday, June 26 before adjourning into executive session to receive legal advice regarding WildEarth Guardian litigation and legal questions pertaining to the Lamar Repowering project. Board members awarded several bids: $115,048 to Altec Industries for a 2012 Bucket Truck with an aerial device; $29,326 for wooden replacement poles to Bell Lumber & Pole; $76,990 to Western United for steel poles and $12,778 for deadend assemblies for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Energy, Lamar, News, Public Safety, Utilities
PMC Offers CEO Position to Craig Loveless
The search for a chief executive officer at Prowers Medical Center may be coming to a close. Candy Ruedeman, PMC board chairperson, said the board made a job offer to interim Chief Executive Officer, Craig Loveless, following a late night executive session during the June 26 monthly meeting. Loveless has not given an answer at this time, pending salary negotiations with the board and QHR, Quorum Health Resources, the managing firm for Prowers Medical Center. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Employment, Featured, Health, Lamar, News, The Journal Alert
Colorado Bovine Trichomoniasis Update
LAKEWOOD, Colo. The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds cattle owners to test their herd for Bovine Trichomoniasis. As of 6/25/2012, there are currently six positive trich locations in six Colorado counties: Las Animas, Montezuma, Pueblo, Otero, Weld, and Yuma. So far this year, there have been 12 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 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, City, community, County, Economy, Education, Health, News, Public Safety
Municipal Holiday Fireworks Displays Cancelled
Prowers County Sheriff’s Office June 27, 2012 Fire Works Ban Due to the high fire danger Prowers County has been added to the “Red Flag” counties. I have consulted with Fire Chiefs Warn, Cook and Duffy on the fire dangers posed by public fireworks display. I have come to the conclusion that the fire danger is just too high to permit the use of any fireworks including public displays. I regret having to make this decision but the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Commissioners, community, County, Events, Festival, Granada, Health, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Police Reports, Public Safety, Recreation, The Journal Alert, Weather
Kathy L. Bodey…February 2, 1945 – June 26, 2012
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Kathy L. Bodey will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for Kathy will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2012 from 1:00PM until 5:00PM at the Peacock Family Chapel. Kathy was born on February 2, 1945 at Las Animas, Colorado to Earl … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Frances I. White…May 16, 1931 – June 25, 2012
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Frances White will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Frances will be held on Thursday, June 28 from 1:00PM until 7:00 PM at the Peacock Family Chapel. Frances was born on May 16, 1931 at Holly, Colorado to Clarence and Erma B. (McLaughlin) Atkinson and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Primary Victory for Andrade, Hixson and Schnabel
Prowers County Unofficial Primary Results Early voting and tabulation helped speed the June 26 primary vote count for Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen and the election judges. Shortly after the polls had closed, by 9:25pm, the unofficial results were made available to the public. For District 1, Democrat challenger Don Seufer of Holly will go against incumbent commissioner Henry Schnabel of Bristol in the November general election. Schnabel defeated challenger Mike Parker 749 to 574 … Read entire article »
Filed under: City, Commissioners, community, County, Featured, Granada, Holly, Lamar, News, Politics, The Journal Alert, Wiley
Lamar Administrator Search Down to Final Five
Interim Lamar City Administrator Steven Rabe told the council that five finalists for the permanent city administrator position have been made aware of their status. Seven persons were given phone interviews on June 18 and 19 by Rabe, and based on those interviews, plus additional information on the candidates, five are being forwarded to the council for its consideration. The five are: Carlo Pilgrim of Boothbay, Maine, Fred Ventresco of Wilmington, Vermont, Eric Strahl of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, community, Employment, Energy, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Festival, Health, Holly, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Police Reports, Public Safety, Recreation, Utilities, Weather
Week Long Heat Wave for S.E. Colorado
An oppressive and persistent heat wave is hitting southeast Colorado and other parts of the nation. The National Weather Service in Pueblo is predicting triple digit temperatures from Burlington, CO, to Amarillo, TX and from Pueblo to Garden City through this week. Residents are urged to take caution and find ways to keep as cool as possible for the next few days, and be aware of some of the heat symptoms for heat exhaustion or heat … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, community, Economy, Entertainment, Events, Granada, Health, Holly, Lamar, News, Public Safety, Recreation, The Journal Alert, Utilities, Weather, Wiley, Youth
Police Chase Down Burglary Suspect
On Sunday, June 24, 2012 at approximately 0630 hours officers responded to the 800 block S. 13th Street on a report of a vehicle being broken into and the car stereo being taken. Officers located shoe impression in the area and were advised the possible suspect fled on foot northbound. Officers tracked the shoe impressions to a residence located in the 500 block South 13th Street . Officers were then led in a foot pursuit which … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Police Reports, Public Safety, The Journal Alert
Gateway Products Incorporated in Holly Wins State Economic Award
DENVER — Friday, June 22, 2012 — The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, in partnership with the Edward Lowe Foundation, is honoring 50 second stage companies from across the state as part of the “Colorado Companies to Watch” annual ceremony June 22. Gateway Products, Incorporated in Holly, nominated by Lisa Nolder of PCDI, was selected as one of the 50 outstanding companies in the state. “This year’s Colorado Companies to Watch winners show … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, community, County, Economy, Holly, News, The Journal Alert
Big Timbers History Corner #8 – Lamar, CO, The Land of Milk and Money
I sure wish I knew the story behind this item loaned to the Big Timbers collection by Thomas Nidey. We think perhaps it was a reference to the old condensed milk factory, possibly displayed on their trucks? Still funny after all these years. Speaking of money, Big Timbers Museum doesn’t ask for much. Admission is only $3 for individuals; $5 lets you bring the whole family for a fun learning experience that also helps preserve our Prowers County heritage for future generations. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, Economy, History, Lamar
Girls Represent Wrangler Gymnasts in Competitions
Rebecca Henderson of Lamar recently competed as an Optional B level gymnast at two Colorado E.A.G.L.E.S. USAG gymnastics meets. She represented the Wrangler Gymnasts of Wild West Athletics. The TIGAR Summer Safari meet was held on May 19th where Rebecca had an all-around score of 35.95 earning her 5th place in the senior division. At the Hyland Hills meet in Westminster, Rebecca placed 5th in all four individual events and 7th in the all-around. Her highest … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, County, Entertainment, News, Recreation, Sports, Youth
Indiana Bones visits Lamar Public Library
Indiana Bones (aka Mike McCartney) had the rapt attention of the children who took part in last Tuesday’s summer reading activity. Indiana Bones, combines history, archeology, paleontology, action, adventure and puppetry with ancient legends, mythology and folklore as he thrills and educates audiences with his unique storytelling abilities. Storyteller Indiana Bones, “Keeper of Legends” is an EMMY AWARD winning writer, producer and performing artist. A former PBS documentary producer/writer, TV personality, professional actor, Indy is now … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, County, Education, Entertainment, Events, Lamar, News, Recreation, Youth
Local Law Agency’s Joint Message Re: Fireworks/Fire Ban
Prowers County Sheriff’s Office Lamar Police Department Granada Police Department June 22, 2012 The Law Enforcement agencies in Prowers County want to remind everyone that Governor Hickenlooper’s Executive Order “Ban on Open Burning in the State of Colorado” issued on June 14, 2012 bans the use of personal fireworks anywhere in Colorado including Prowers County and the City and Towns of Lamar, Granada, Holly, Wiley, Bristol and Hartman. The ban of fireworks will be strictly enforced by all law … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Commissioners, community, County, Economy, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Granada, Health, Holly, Lamar, News, Police Reports, Public Safety, Recreation, The Journal Alert, Weather, Wiley
A Demolished Derby? Commissioners Receive Suggestions for Improvements
“We can do better and we’d like to try.” That was the general discussion from Cliff Warren and Larry Coberly as they addressed the recent Sand & Sage Demolition Derby with the Prowers County Commissioners, Thursday, June 21. The annual derby was held last Saturday, June 16 at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. Coberly said he had entered the derby this year, and had some issues with the way it was conducted and how the recent … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Commissioners, community, County, Economy, Entertainment, Lamar, News, Recreation, Tourism, Weather
Business of Week – Southeast Mental Health Services
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 Southeast Mental Health Services. For more information call: 800-603-7501. Southeast Mental Health Services employs 75 individuals and has been serving the residents of southeastern Colorado for more than 50 years. SEMHS is proud to be featured as the “Business of the Week.” SEMHS … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Business of the Week, Chamber/Local Business, community, County, Economy, Education, Employment, Health, Youth
Remember Foundation – July 3rd Benefit
PRESS RELEASE Southeastern Colorado has a newly formed Charitable Organization to support Alzheimer’s patients and their families. The Remember Foundation was established by several interested citizens and area providers to provide a resource for those afflicted with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The Remember Foundation Mission Statement is: “To honor and remember those stricken with Alzheimer’s and other dementia’s, to assist and support family members who suffer from the loss of loved ones. To support on every … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Education, Entertainment, Events, Festival, Health, Lamar, Recreation
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