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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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Prowers County Drafting Fireworks/Fire Ban Ordinance
Governor Hickenlooper’s executive order from June 14, prohibiting open burning and private use of fireworks throughout Colorado, will not impact the municipal fireworks displays for Lamar Holly and Granada, according to Prowers County Sheriff, Jim Faull. The sheriff and Staffon Warn, Prowers County Rural Fire Chief, discussed the order regarding the approaching holiday with the commissioners as well as agricultural applications of the governor’s ban. “The local fire departments take exceptional care to make sure there are … Read entire article »
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Perfect Time for the Perfect Prize
As the start-of-summer temperatures are hovering in the upper 90s and low triple digits, a trip to the Lamar Municipal Pool is one of the better ways to cool off, get some exercise and just have fun in general. Brenda Brown was selected as a winner of swimming pool passes by signing up for The Prowers Journal email Alerts which are sponsored by Colorado East Bank and Trust. The pool passes, valued at $100, were courtesy … Read entire article »
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Demolition Derby Results
The Sand and Sage Fair and Rodeo hosted the annual Demolition Derby at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this past Saturday, June 16. Over a dozen participants were on hand for the event and when the dust settled, here are the trophy and cash winners. Thanks to Toni McPherson and the Prowers County Fairboard for providing the results. Full Weld: 1st – Jory Friesen – $1200 2nd – Ardon Zanghi Sr. – $500 3rd – Alex Ryan -$250 Mad Dog – Ardon … Read entire article »
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Entrance to Holly Swimming Pool Altered
Holly Administrator, Marsha Willhite, announced today, June 29, that the town’s municipal swimming pool will remain open with regular scheduling next week, June 25-29, amid plans for a closure of Park Street in the vicinity of the pool. Adolphson and Peterson, general contractor for the new school project, has scheduled a substantial cross-cut of the street for the purpose of installing underground storm water drainage tubes. A one lane entrance at the pool facility will provide access … Read entire article »
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Prowers County Residents Enjoy a Full Weekend of Events
Wiley was just as hot as Granada. A portion of Main Street was sectioned off Saturday, so booths and vendors could be set up to entertain the crowd. Kids were running and playing at the town center and finding ways to amuse themselves, from an egg-toss contest, to a water balloon-dunking seat. It didn’t vary long for Wiley residents to line up for the annual Sloppy Joe lunch served by the Lions Club members at the … Read entire article »
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Wiley Hay Days Begins Friday Afternoon
The following is the schedule of events for Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16 for this year’s Wiley Hay Days Activities: FRIDAY JUNE 15, 2012: 6 p.m. — Grandpa’s Softball @Baseball Field, contact Wynter Wollert @ 719-688-1773. At half time Crowning King and Queen–Jimmie and Billie Colvin 7:30 p.m. -Wiley Lions Club BINGO at the Community Center– Large room. 7:30 p.m. — Kids movie night @ Community Center. Have the younger kids watch a movie in … Read entire article »
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Hickenlooper Bans Open Burning, Fireworks in Colorado
Open burning, private use of fireworks banned in Colorado DENVER — Thursday, June 14, 2012 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today signed an Executive Order that bans open burning and private use of fireworks throughout Colorado because of very dry conditions and high fire danger. The ban does not apply to campfires in constructed, permanent fire pits or fire grates within developed camp and picnic grounds or recreation sites; liquid-fueled or gas-fueled stoves; fireplaces contained within buildings; charcoal … Read entire article »
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Granada-/-Bristol Days June 15 & 16
The communities will celebrate the 21st Annual Granada/Bristol Days festivities this Friday, June 15 beginning with the benefit auction and supper for first responders and fire personnel. The dinner starts at 6:30pm at the Granada Complex. The weatherman is calling for mostly sunny skies with temperatures on Saturday in the low 90s with only slight breezes and a 20% chance of rain in the afternoon. This will be perfect weather for the Saturday 10am parade and … Read entire article »
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Granada Board Approves 1st Reading of Junked Vehicle Revision
Cover up your cars! After considerable discussion, the ordinance governing how derelict, inoperable or unregistered vehicles will be stored on private property was approved by the Granada Board of Trustees on first reading during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, June 13. The ordinance was revised by Granada Police Chief David Dougherty to now stipulate that a person with one untagged vehicle must keep it in the rear of their property, out of view from the front … Read entire article »
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SECCI 2012 Golf Tournament
This past Saturday, June 9, the Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative (SECCI) hosted their annual Golf Tourament at the Spreading Antlers Golf Course in Lamar. The purpose of SECCI is to raise funds to help and support local people that deal with cancer. The money is used for many reasons, such as helping pay for gas, room and board when needing to go to Denver or Colorado Springs for treatment or care, with medication, and many many … Read entire article »
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Music Fans Turn Out for Holly Bluegrass Festival
Shade was at a premium at the 10th Annual Holly Bluegrass Festival this past weekend. Hundreds of area residents gathered under tents and trees on Saturday to escape the heat and to listen to the bluegrass bands entertain the crowds. Saturday’s breakfast in the park was provided by the Holly high school cheerleaders and food booths were set up and staffed by the class of 2013 through 2015, offering such fare as sloppy joes, a Mexican … Read entire article »
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Alta Vista Charter School Receives National Recognition for Sustainable Design
Denver, CO (June 7, 2012) – SLATERPAULL Architects and JHL Constructors, Inc. announce that Alta Vista Charter School (AVCS) in Lamar, Colorado has been named as the first project in the state to attain the Verified Leader certification by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) as a healthy, high performance, green school. CHPS is a national organization dedicated to optimizing K-12 learning environments and improving student performance and the entire educational experience by building … Read entire article »
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Simon Sworn in as Holly Mayor, New Trustee Decision Pending
Brad Simon was officially sworn in as the new mayor for the Town of Holly, beginning his two year term in office. Other agenda items regarding the Board of Trustees was postponed during the June 6 meeting as one Trustee, the Town Administrator and Town Clerk were absent. A vote for mayor pro-tem and discussion on two letters of interest for a Trustee position will be taken up during the July meeting. There were two appearances … Read entire article »
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Holly Hosts the Annual Bluegrass Festival this Weekend
HOLLY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL–June 8, 9, 10 Bring your lawn chairs and come on down to Holly, Colorado the 2nd weekend in June. The Festival will be held at the permanent venue, Gateway Park. The annual Holly FREE Bluegrass Festival is held in conjunction with Holly Days which commemorates Holly’s recovery from the 1965 flood. It is the only FREE bluegrass festival in Colorado and is a good day for family fun. FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE PARK … Read entire article »
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Lamar Hosts Colorado State High School Rodeo Championships this Weekend
Rodeo competition and a host of social events comprise the annual high school rodeo championships at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this weekend. Lamar was selected as the host city for the second time in several years by the rodeo committee. Contestants begin arriving on Wednesday, June 6, and will attend a free ice cream social this evening at the LCC Wellness Center. Thursday activities will see two rounds of competition, divided by afternoon bowling at Lamar … Read entire article »
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LCC RODEO: Schnaufer & Willhoite in CNFR
Former Lamar Community College rodeo standouts Tyler Schnaufer of Pueblo and Chelsie Willhoite of McClave will compete in the College National Finals Rodeo on June 10-16 in Casper, Wyoming. Tyler will represent the University of Wyoming in team roping and tie-down roping while Chelsie rides for Northeast Texas Community College. Tyler was the Central Rocky Mountain Region champion team roping (header) and finished fourth in tie-down roping, while Chelsie finished second in breakaway roping for the Southern … Read entire article »
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Weather Delayed Relay for Life Works Around Saturday Storm
Due to the Saturday afternoon storm, June 2, opening ceremonies for the annual Lamar Relay for Life were moved to the Community Building. Once the weather improved all the equipment and people made their way back to Merrill Brush Stadium to readjust to the delayed schedule. Teams surveyed the wind damage and cleaned everything up, with several teams helping to redo the 500 Luminarias that lined the track. Heather Burkhart said that their schedule was … Read entire article »
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