Archive for October, 2012
It’s Roofin’ Time at the Lamar Pool
Now that the swimming season has ended and roofing materials are available, the Lamar Municipal Swimming Pool is getting a new roof. Camp & Currell Construction is putting on the new roof and according to Warren Camp, the project should be completed in the next two weeks. The main roof, and an adjacent pavilion […]
Hazel A. Piatt…September 28, 1919 – October 31, 2012
A Celebration of Life for longtime McClave resident, Hazel A. Piatt will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs Piatt will be held on Friday, November 2, 2012 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM […]
(UPDATED INFORMATION) Virginia Godinez…November 29, 1944 – October 31, 2012
A Funeral Mass for lifelong Lamar resident Virgina Godinez will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, November 5, 2012 at St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Henry Aguwa as celebrant. A Rosary Service will be held prior to the Mass at 9:30 AM with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. Visitation […]
PCDI Moving to Rodeway Cow Palace Inn, Sets 2013 Budget
The PCDI headquarters move won’t take place until the start of 2013, essentially a cost-cutting move approved by the Prowers County Development Incorporated board. With only minor changes, the 2013 budget reflects the financial structure for the economic development organization for 2012. The City of Lamar and Prowers County Commissioners will each contribute $50,000 to […]
Dear Citizens of Prowers County
My term as your state representative for House District is drawing to an end and I want to extend my appreciation to you for allowing me to represent you for the past eight years it has been an honor and a privilege! The upcoming election is fast approaching and I would like to bring to […]
New Look for Downtown Lamar
The Lamar Partnership will unveil a new brand for Historic Downtown Lamar at a special event that will be held on November 9, 2012 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Shore Arts Center, Downtown Lamar. “This project is all about creating new energy Downtown and attracting new investment by community members and business,” said Shawna Hodge, Main Street Director. […]
LCC Shows Progress at Equine Center
Lamar Community College Foundation Director Anne-Marie Crampton, LCC Rodeo Club President Mary Ferrero, and Rodeo Coach Fred Sherwood admire the new open-faced horse facility recently completed on campus near the rodeo practice arena. “We are grateful for contributions to the Foundation that make a substantial difference to the student experience and in our facilities,” commented […]
Letter to the Editor: Retraction from J.D. Wright
Dear Russ Baldwin: The Prowers Journal It is with sincere regret that I submitted a letter of fact on behalf of Jillane Hixson questioning the Prowers County Commissioner’s efforts on behalf of landowners in the county facing extreme pressure from the Colorado State Department of Revenue. I made the following statement based on inaccurate information […]
GOP Rally in Prowers County for Local, National Vote
A rally to promote the vote for southeast Colorado Republicans was held this past Friday at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn in Lamar. Hosted by the Prowers County GOP party and featuring main speaker, Ryan Call, the Colorado GOP Chairman, various candidates from the state and local level addressed the gathering with only 11 days […]
Downtown Lamar Hosts Moonlight Madness
Click on a picture to start slide show mode: Photos by Russ Baldwin and Vincent Gearhart The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Moonlight Madness this year provided just the right touch of autumn chill in the air. Costumed kids and their parents lined up at the rear entrance of Wild West Athletics on North Main Street, […]
Lonnie Hoach – October 27, 2012
Lonnie Hoach, 88, retired bus driver for 35 years with Continental Trailways passed away October 27, 2012. Lonnie was a veteran of WWII in Korea and a resident of Wichita, KS from 1961 to 2006. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Martin and Frances Hoach; brothers, Ralph and Robert Hoach and […]
Local FFA Members Named to National Honor
INDIANAPOLIS – Each year, the National FFA Organization is proud to honor the FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. That honor, the American FFA Degree, is bestowed up on a select group of […]
Letter to the Editor – Skip Ruedeman – Politics & Energy
Letter to the Editor Holy Cow! Have we lost view of common sense? Wouldn’t it be comforting if the politicians would think before they said something? Why would I expect that after listening to these folks for almost two years that they would say something that would make sense. Does wind energy make sense? It […]
Lamar Area Hospice Finally Has a Home
Click on a picture to get into slide show mode: (Photos by Russ Baldwin & Vincent Gearhart) Chilly weather this past Saturday, October 27, could not dampen the spirit of warmth exhibited by the crowd that attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Lamar Area Hospice on West Olive Street. Although the offices in the […]
Letter to the Editor: Dear Editor,
I am writing to affirm my support of Wendy Buxton-Andrade for Prowers County Commissioner. Both Wendy and her husband Greg’s families are rooted in our county. I know how deeply they care for our community and its future. As parents, they share with many of us a deep concern for our county’s economic well being. […]
To the Editor and residents of Prowers County:
I’ve been fortunate to meet many great people from Prowers County over the last seven years serving as your State Senator. People who pour their souls into improving healthcare delivery, education and economic development in the area. Meeting people who strive to make their community stronger is one of the biggest bonuses of serving in […]
Share the Spirit – Shoes for Kids
Just in time for the winter season, the annual Share the Spirit shoe drive kicked off at J & N Shoes, downtown Lamar this past Friday morning, October 26. About 160 youngsters in the Prowers County region including Springfield and Las Animas were measured for shoes and with the help of a dozen volunteers, selected […]
Working for a Healthier Prowers County
The Thursday, October 25 Prowers County Commissioners meeting focused on health oriented issues, with the continuation of IGAs, Intergovernmental agreements between the Prowers County Health Department and Kiowa, Baca and Bent Counties. Justin Lee, new Director of the Prowers County Health and Environment Department, and Keith Siemsen, Environmental Health Manager, explained that the agreements are […]
Gov. Hickenlooper extends relief for drought-stricken ranchers & livestock owners
DENVER — Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012 — Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today he extended an Executive Order that authorizes transports of large baled hay or baled livestock feed which may exceed lawful maximum height. The governor signed the original Executive Order on Sept. 21. Since then, the Colorado Department of Transportation has issued 13 permits […]
CDOT Offers Multiple Resources for Traveler Information This Winter
All are free and are offered statewide STATEWIDE — As part of Winter Weather Awareness Week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) would like to remind motorists of the numerous free resources CDOT provides for obtaining traffic, road condition, and highway information. CDOT urges motorists to utilize these resources before you travel to ensure you […]
