Archive for October, 2012
New at the Library for the Week of October 14
Top Ten Books for the Week of October 5 Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht Line of Fire by Stephen White Encyclopedia of Artists by William Vaughn (ed.) The Innocent by David Baldacci And When She Was Good by Laura Lippman Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Last to Die […]
Community Awards Presented at Voces Unidas Banquet
Click on a picture to see the slide show. Voces Unidas in Lamar began its 6th year of operation with their annual banquet and meeting this past Saturday, October 13, at the Lamar Eagles Lodge. The keynote speaker for the festivities was Jermaine Stafford, SER Director of Youth and Community Service Division. He is employed […]
Commissioners Approve Health Contracts and Fairground Rental
Lisa Nolder, PCDI executive director, met with the Prowers County Commissioners to provide an update on local potential business developments as well as a rough draft of the Region Six Strategic Summary covering southeast Colorado. The comprehensive assessment will be given to the Governor’s Economic Development Forum in early December. Any recommended changes in the […]
Lamar, Springfield, and Las Animas Animal Shelter Dogs Get NEW Beds
Animal Shelter dogs will have nice raised beds this winter, keeping them dry and warm and off the shelter’s concrete floor. Thanks to grant writing assistance from George Oberlander and grant funds from Pepsi, shelter dogs in Lamar, Las Animas and Springfield have received beds, toys, chews and replacement bed covers. Lamar Shelter staff Kenny […]
Justin Lee, New County Health Director Begins Duties
Justin Lee, the new Health and Environment Director for Prowers County, held an informal meet and greet breakfast with department members and Prowers County Commissioners, Friday, October 12 at the County Annex. Lee was hired by the county earlier this month, to replace Jackie Brown who retired from the director position after 22 years […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: I am pleased to write this letter in support of my brother, Donald Seufer, candidate for Prowers County Commissioner, District 1. Even though I reside in Washington State, my heart and hopes will always be strong for the success and prosperity in Prowers County as my entire family resides there. I believe my […]
Tandy Hasser of McClave Appointed to State Communications Authority
Gov. Hickenlooper announces Boards and Commissions appointments DENVER — Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 — Gov. John Hickenlooper announced several Boards and Commissions appointments recently. The appointments were to the Advisory Committee to State Property Tax Administrator; the Colorado Traumatic Brain Injury Board; the Dental Advisory Committee; the Wine Industry Development Board; the Workforce Development Council; […]
Commercial Pesticide Applicators: New Feature Streamlines Testing Process
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture is proud to announce a new testing feature to assist those taking CDA’s Commercial Pesticide Applicator examinations. “This new feature allows Coloradans to take this important test without traveling to Denver,” said CDA Plant Industry Division Director, Mitch Yergert. “This provides time efficiency for those taking the […]
Colorado Celebrates National Farm to School Month with New Website
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Farm to School Task Force has developed a new website to help increase local foods in schools across the state. The website, www.coloradofarmtoschool.org, is for producers, schools and communities looking to learn more about developing farm to school efforts in Colorado. “October is National Farm to School Month and we […]
State Board Visits Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; October 10, 2012) Yesterday on October 9, 2012 the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) President and Executive Staff had their annual visit to the Lamar Community College campus. In attendance were John Trefny, SBCCOE Chair, Rich Martinez, SBCCOE Vice chair, Bernadette Marquez, […]
Alberta P. West…January 4, 1924 – September 14, 2012
A celebration of life graveside inurnment service for Longmont, Colorado resident and former Lamar resident, Alberta P. West will be held at 1:00 PM Friday October 19, 2012 at the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Per Alberta’s request cremation has taken place and there was no public visitation. Alberta P. West was born on January 4, […]
2012 Southeast Colorado Art Guild Autumn Art Show
The Southeast Colorado Arts Guild (SECAG) in conjunction with The Southeast Colorado Arts Council is proud to present this Fall’s Autumn Art Show at the Shore Art Center starting Tuesday, October 23rd. This art show is open to the public and will run for only four days. Here is the current schedule: Tuesday-Friday, October 23-26: […]
Project HOPE Chili Dinner – Open House a Hit
Click on a picture to open the slide show. You take several dozen youngsters, fill them up on bowls of freshly made chili, grated cheese, crackers, apples and brownies and you have some energetic kids. Happy ones too. That was the scene for about 100 parents and students at the HOPE Center’s Chili Supper and […]
Granada Trustees Approve Tree Trimming Project
The Granada Board of Trustees accepted a $30,000 bid for needed tree trimming in the community during their monthly meeting, October 10. Tree branches are extending past a safety margin, coming into contact with power lines around the community. The Trustees accepted the bid from All Seasons Tree Service out of Pueblo of which half […]
Rosallie J. Hess…April 8, 1919 – October 9, 2012
Funeral services for Holly, Colorado resident Rosallie “Sallie” J. Hess, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado. Rev. Mike Lewis will officiate. Burial will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2012 […]
Congressman Gardner Meets with Lamar Council
Touching upon such subjects as Wind Production Tax Credit, the Arkansas Valley Conduit, agricultural growth in Colorado, the national budget and EPA restrictions, U.S. Fourth Congressional District Congressman, Cory Gardner, met with the Lamar City Council and department heads this past Friday, October 5. Gardner was touring a portion of his district in southeast […]
Business of the Week – Rocky Mountain SER
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 Rocky Mountain SER. Give them a call at: 719.336-9019 Rocky Mountain SER (Service Employment Redevelopment) is a […]
Kuba Kawnick, Multi Instrumentalist, to Perform in Lamar
Kuba Kawnik (pronounced Kahvnik), just back from a cruise on the Princess Sapphire, brings his collection of unique instruments to Lamar on Tuesday, October 23rd, at the Lamar High School Auditorium at 7:00 PM. His performance here is sponsored by the Southeast Colorado Concert Association in partnership with the Southeast Colorado Arts Council. Kuba was […]
2012 Fall Achievements Awards Program for Prowers County 4-H
The 2012 Prowers County 4-H Achievement Banquet was held recently, wrapping up the 4-H year and honoring the achievements of members and leaders. Theresa Butler was recognized as the 2013 Prowers County Council President. Kristina Alm will be vice-president, Miranda Morgan as secretary, treasurer is Holli Pennington, Kylee Holden as reporter and Butler, Morgan and […]
RE-2 School District Receives $1.8M BEST Grant
Washington, Parkview and the Lamar Middle schools have secured a BEST grant for $1.8 million to improve their HVAC systems. The application for the grant was made last spring and the school district received word it had been approved this past summer. BEST is an acronym for Building Excellent Schools Today. RE-2 District Superintendent, David […]
