Archive for October, 2012
Letter to the Editor
My patience has expired with “whoever” is removing Jillane Hixson’s campaign sign from my personal property, at my private residence; which I have now replaced, three times. Apparently, this is a recurring issue throughout-out the community. Culprits beware! Not only is it a crime to deface or remove campaign signs…but it strengthens my determination to […]
Blowing the Whistle on Texting & Driving
The annual Whistle Game between the La Junta Tigers and the Lamar Savages will be at Tiger Stadium in La Junta on Friday, October 26 at 7pm. Colorado State Patrol Troopers will be there to blow the whistle on texting and driving. Troopers will be on hand to remind high school students and their families […]
Twila R. Grice…June 28, 1948 – October 18, 2012
Funeral services for Lamar resident, Twila R. Grice, will be held at the Peacock Family Chapel at 10:00 AM on Thursday October 25, 2012 with Reverend Dave Davis of the Lamar First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Twila will be held from 1:00 PM […]
James W. Rafferty…October 26, 1937 – October 19, 2012
James W. Rafferty, 74, of La Junta, passed away on Oct. 19, 2012 at the Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center in La Junta. He was born on Oct. 26, 1937 on a homestead between Manzanola and Fowler to Willard & Ruth (Walter) Rafferty. Following high school James joined the United States Navy and served four […]
PMC & Health Providers Host Senior Health Fair
Area seniors took advantage of the Healthy Aging, Fall Health Fair this past Wednesday, October 17, at the Lamar Community Resource and Senior Center on East Olive Street. Several tables were set up, including the first one to greet visitors at the Center, for their flu shots. The four hour health fair offered core health […]
City Council Meeting Starts at Valco Ponds
The Lamar City Council will begin their Monday meeting with a work session at the Valco Pond area this afternoon at 5pm. The 200 acre site is being turned over to the city by owner Tim Brubaker. Some upgrades to the acreage were done this past spring and summer, in anticipation of the deed transfer. […]
Wind Energy Guide Available for Rural Landowners
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – A new resource created for Colorado agricultural producers and rural dwellers eliminates guess-work for landowners interested in harnessing wind power. The resource video and booklet, entitled Colorado Wind Energy Installation Guide for Agriculture and Rural Applications, explains how to evaluate a site’s wind energy potential, select the right wind turbine and tower […]
Celebrate World Pasta Day October 25
Americans consume 6 billion pounds of pasta annually; this is approximately 19 pounds per person. Do you eat your share? October 25 is recognized as World Pasta Day. United States ranks 7th behind Italy, Venezuela, Tunisia, Greece, Switzerland, and Sweden in pasta consumption. The top producers of pasta are Italy and the U.S. along with […]
Burn Firewood, Not Your Money
With the colder months just around the corner, many Colorado Consumers may turn to the use of firewood as an alternative means of reducing heating costs. Consequently, consumer purchases of firewood will increase statewide. Unfortunately, many consumers will pay a lot for firewood, without receiving the amount they think they purchased. The Colorado Department of […]
Hartshorn Wins District FFA Creed Speaking Event, Murdock Places 3rd
LAMAR— Matthew Hartshorn of the Lamar FFA Chapter won first place in the District Creed Speaking Contest. Hartshorn will receive a plaque and a medal at the District Banquet in recognition of his accomplishment. In addition, he will represent District 7 in the state competition during the 85th Colorado FFA Convention in June in Sterling, […]
Prowers County Youth Pheasant Hunting Clinic
LAMAR, Colo. – Youth ages 10 to 15 are invited to learn about pheasant hunting in an organized hunt at the Mike Higbee State Wildlife Area, Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Lamar-based Rebel Roosters chapter of Pheasants Forever sponsor the event. Participants must have a […]
Letter to the Editor
Letter to Editor: The documentary 2016: Obama’s America; Love Him; Hate Him; But, You Don’t Know Him” can be seen this week on PPV on Directv and Dish ($4.99). Registered voters must see this researched film which tells how America is at a cross-road. First of all, watch for several key issues: discussion of Obama’s […]
Antelope Classic Yields Fun & Funds for Foundation
(Lamar, Colorado; October 17, 2012) Seventeen teams competed Saturday, October 13th in the Lamar Community College Foundation Antelope Classic Golf Tournament. The college is celebrating its 75th anniversary in the 2012-2013 year, so this year’s tournament was special to all who participated and worked at the tournament. The weather cooperated to yield a beautiful day, […]
Colorado Employment Situation – September 2012
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 7,000 from August to September to 2,300,200 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 4,400 and government increased 2,600. The over the month increase in payroll jobs was driven in large part by greater than expected seasonal gains in private and public sector educational services. […]
Alta Vista Students Rock the Gym
Boy, did they have a good time! The youngest of the Alta Vista school students probably didn’t fully comprehend the award being given to this school this past Tuesday, October 16, but they definitely understood, “It’s time to sing”. The Alta Vista Charter School had the distinction of being the first school in the nation to achieve […]
Letter to the Editor–Water & CO History
Letter to the editor, Prowers Journal: Last Friday, October 12, Colorado Supreme Court Justice Gregory Hobbs was at the Lamar Library to give a talk about water and Colorado. He told me after his presentation that his visit was arranged by Colorado Humanities and the Colorado Foundation for Water Education, of which he is […]
Business of the Week – Fellowship Credit Union
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 Fellowship Credit Union. Give them a call at: 719.336-5511 Fellowship Credit Union has been serving Colorado communities since […]
Prowers Lodging Panel is Looking for a Logo
What one image best represents Prowers County? That will be the basic criteria for a logo being sought to represent the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel. The organization has been without one since it was organized over five years ago. Board members suggested holding a county-wide contest during their monthly meeting, Tuesday, October 16 […]
Meet the Judge of the 2012 Autumn Art Show
Accomplished Artist, Tim Deibler will be the judge for the 2012 Autumn Art Show hosted by The Southeast Colorado Arts Guild in conjunction with The Southeast Colorado Arts Council. The show will be open to the public from Tuesday, October 23 to Friday, October 26 with a Wine and Cheese Reception to be held on […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Monthly September Report
281 calls for service were made to the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office for this past September, 2012. Lamar had 128 calls with five DUI reports, 17 Warrant Arrests, one MIP and one each for Fraud and Drugs. Forty-three of the calls were Jail Related. Holly made 30 calls in the month, of which eight were […]
