Archive for September, 2012
Letter to the Editor—Politician’s Personal Wealth
Much discussion has been received especially through mainstream news reporters/TV attacking Romney for his wealth. Steve Jobs, Warren Buffet, Marc Zuckerburg and Bill Gates, also wealthy citizens, created jobs. Wiley some people criticize capitalism, that’s what built this country. Why isn’t Obama criticizing their wealth? Capitalism gives all the subgroups their entitlements! They should […]
Owen Kent Bess…September 14, 2012
Owen Kent Bess was born and passed away on September 14, 2012 at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado. He is survived by his parents, Damon Bess and Wendi (Lewis) Bess of Lamar,CO; and siblings, Mary, Jonathan, Sara, Kristy, and Kenneth. Owen is preceded in death by infant twin siblings, Damon Jr. and Angel Bess. […]
Bill McCaslin…August 22, 1933 – September 15, 2012
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Bill McCaslin will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, September 20, 2012, at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery, Veteran’s Section under the auspices of the Lamar VFW Post #3621 and the American Legion Post #71. Visitation […]
Buzzard’s Roost Hosted Road Jam
The annual Fall Jam at the Buzzard’s Roost in Lamar attracted a Saturday night crowd this past weekend along West Hickory and North Main Streets. Several bands entertained through the afternoon and evening out on the parking lot that had been roped off from regular traffic for the annual event. The September Road Jam […]
Weekend Parades and Festivals-Hasty
Hasty turned 105 years old over the weekend. Residents turned out this past Saturday, September 15, under clear blue skies and mild temperatures, for the 5th Annual Hasty Daze celebration. The Bent County Chamber of Commerce sponsored the 10am parade, which circled a portion of town, starting from the Hasty […]
Shed Fire in Lamar Quickly Extinguished
Lamar Fire and Police Departments responded to a fire in the 100 block of North 7 Street in Lamar Friday morning, September 14. A shed and firewood stacked against it was burning when responders arrived on the scene shortly after 8am. There were no injuries. Lamar Fire Chief Marshall Cook said an investigation will […]
New Outreach Possibilities Being Explored at Lamar Library
The new Outreach Services Vehicle which replaced the Lamar Library Bookmobile has seen constant use beginning this past June since it was purchased with city and county funds. Lamar Library Director, Debbie Reynolds and Sheri Eirhart, Library Outreach Coordinator, presented the Prowers County Commissioners with an update on activities. While there isn’t as much […]
Camp Amache Hosting Fall Roundup October 5 & 6
The Fall Roundup is coming to Camp Amache in October. The two day event, October 5 and 6, will be held at the End of the Line Arena and other areas of Granada. Mostly geared for cowboys who camp out, and cowgirls too, the events begin on Friday, October 5 with a gathering of teams […]
Lamar Community College Hosts 75th Birthday Celebration
Lamar, Colorado – September 14, 2012 – Lamar Community College observed its 75th birthday on Thursday, September 13, 2012. To begin the day, LCC surprised students, faculty and staff with a 75th birthday cookie as they headed to their first class or arrived at work. The main event was a student, faculty and staff photo […]
Rocky Mountain Invitational Aerobatic Meet Underway at Lamar Airport
The planes are back for another year. This weekend through Sunday, September 16, a host of airplanes will be competing in the annual Rocky Mountain Invitational at the Lamar Municipal Airport. Chris Conley said planes from the Colorado Springs Chapter of the International Aerobatic Chapter fly down to Lamar about this time each […]
Samuel N. Grasmick, Jr….January 1, 1941 – September 13, 2012
A graveside service for longtime Granada, Colorado resident, Sam N. Grasmick, Jr. will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Hillside Cemetery in Granada, Colorado with Deacon Henry Wertin officiating. Per Sam’s request there will be no public viewing. Sam or “Luke” as he was affectionately known by many was born […]
Landfill Issues Discussed at Granada Trustees Meeting
Granada Town Board member, Jerene DeBono said the landfill was recently inspected by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment and several deficiencies were noted, including the need for a liner for the landfill pit. Town Crew Manager, John McMillan disagreed with some of the state’s findings, stating, “What they’re saying is the water table […]
Business of the Week – Frontier Telephone Company, Inc.
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 Frontier Telephone Company, Inc. located in Lamar. Call them at: 719.829-4629 Frontier Telephone Company, Inc. has been doing […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers and Directors Welcome New City Administrator
On Friday, August 31st the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Directors Welcomed the New City Administrator John Sutherland, Jr. to Lamar and his new position. Mr. Sutherland, who holds an M.B.A. from the University of Iowa, brings a decade of local government experience to Lamar, including tenures as County Manager in Luna County and […]
Volunteer Firemen Group Reorganizing City/County Association
9-13-12 For immediate release: The Lamar/ Prowers County Volunteer Fire Department have begun to take steps to reorganize under the City of Lamar and Prowers County. The volunteer fire department has been a stand alone 501c3 organization for the past 23 years. They have provided volunteer fire service to both the City of Lamar and […]
Proposed County Fire Ban Ordinance Fizzles
The Prowers County Commissioners decided, after conferring with county attorney John Lefferdink, to let the current county fire ban remain in place. Since the dry spell of this past summer, local and state fire departments have been mindful of potential fire disasters such as Waldo Canyon along the Front Range. Governor Hickenlooper enacted a […]
Prowers County Sheriff-August Report
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Department responded to 289 calls for August, 2012, with 154 for Lamar, 83 for the County, 29 for Holly and 12 for Wiley. Fifty-seven of the Lamar calls were jail related and ten were for warrant arrests. Other Lamar calls included six for traffic incidents, three DUI calls and one each […]
‘Thank You’ to the Community
On behalf of Voices of Southeast Colorado and Voces Unidas for making the Remembrance of 9/11 and Tribute to our local First Responders so successful. It was impressive to see all our First Responders in uniform and with their equipment. The patriotic songs presented to beautifully by the Noteables, Air Care’s spellbinding flyover, and the […]
Lamar School Board Approves Policy Revisions
Almost three dozen policy revisions were approved on second reading by the board of directors of the Lamar RE-2 school district during their monthly meeting, Monday, September 10. Revisions included such items as Use of Physical Intervention and Restraint; Student Conduct in School Vehicles; Truancy; Admission and Denial of Admission; Use of Metal Detectors; […]
24 Hour Traffic Stops This Week between Las Animas & Lamar
TRAFFIC ADVISORY BENT COUNTY – As part of its project to add passing and merging lanes and construct other improvements on U.S. 50 in the Hasty area, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is stopping traffic around-the-clock through mid-week to install a new water pipes underneath the highway. Flaggers are alternating eastbound and westbound traffic, 24 hours […]
