Archive for December, 2012
Jeanne Pollart…April 9, 1939 – December 29, 2012
Jeanne Pollart, 73, of Guymon passed away Saturday afternoon, December 29, 2012 at the Morton County Care Center in Elkhart, Kansas. Opal Jeanne was born April 9, 1939 in Denver, Colorado to Ralph Dean and Mattie Opal (Nickerson) Eakin. Her father passed away when she was six years old and she was raised by […]
Dorthea J. Hott…October 7, 1918 – December 24, 2012
A service of celebration will be held at a later date for Eads resident and former Lamar resident, Dorthea J. Hott. Per Dorthea’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Dorthea J. Hott was born on October 7, 1918 in McKinney, Texas to William C. Fields and Nell Dean Straughan-Fields […]
2012 in Review – November and December
November 2012 in Review The national election and the local election were on everyone’s mind as the final weeks and months before November 6 inched along during the late summer and early fall. A number of political forums were conducted for the Prowers County Commissioner’s race, mostly in October, affording an opportunity for […]
Lamar FFA Participates in District VII Speech Contest
Congratulations to Jolynn Rider of the Lamar FFA Chapter for receiving a “Gold” rating and placing 2nd in the Extemporaneous Public Speaking Contest! Rider will serve as the alternate for the State contest to be held in June. On December 6th Colorado FFA District 7 held a Public Speaking Contest at the Lamar Community Building. […]
Governor Hickenlooper Appoints Judge in 16th Judicial District
DENVER — Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 — Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today the appointment of district a judgesfor the 16th Judicial Districts. The governor appointed County Court Judge Mark MacDonnell to the 16th Judicial District Court (Bent, Crowley and Otero counties). He will fill the vacancy occasioned by the retirement of the Hon. M. Jon Kolomitz. […]
2012 in Review – September and October
September 2012 in Review Some changes in the area were noted in September, but not directly in Prowers County. With the widening of Highway 50 in Bent County, the former business at the Hasty intersection known for years as Moni’s Marina and Mini Mart was leveled. Scheduled to follow was Hud’s Campground farther […]
Peddle Your Way into 2013
The cold can test your mettle with the yearly Polar Bear Pedal. New Year’s Day will mark the 18th annual Polar Bear Bicycle Ride, sponsored by the Lamar Parks and Recreation Department. It’s open to all ages, it starts at 1pm at the Lamar Community Building, it offers a free bowl of chili to each […]
2012 in Review – July and August
July 2012 in Review Two persons were hired to key positions in the community in July. John Sutherland of Santa Fe, New Mexico was hired by the Lamar City Council as the new City Administrator, replacing interim administrator, Steven Rabe. Sutherland served as County Manager for Luna County, New Mexico and as City Manager for […]
Business of the Week – Prowers Area Transit
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 Prowers Area Transit. Give them a call at: 719.336-8034 Prowers Area Transit is located in the Lamar […]
Christmas Morning Apprehension by LPD
Media Release from Lamar Police Department On Christmas morning, Dec 25, 2012, at approximately 04:40 am, Officers from the Lamar Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of Maxwell Street on a report of two male subjects breaking into cars. Upon the arrival of the Officers, evidence of someone breaking into vehicles […]
CO Sec of State Offers Donation Advice
Gessler promotes wise charitable giving-Highlights Top Ten list for wise giving DENVER– During the holiday season when many Coloradans will donate to charities, Secretary of State Scott Gessler appealed to residents to give wisely. “Coloradans are generous,” Gessler said. “But to maximize your donations, it’s important to first check the charity, to make sure your […]
2012 in Review – May and June
May 2012 in Review Prowers Medical Center Hospital District voters defeated the proposed $5M Rehabilitation Outpatient Center expansion project on May 8 by a vote of 1,407 opposed to 446 in favor. The voting also defeats a $1M plan for upgrades to electricity throughout the hospital as well as upgrading the HVAC system, both areas […]
City of Lamar Hosting ‘Community Conversations’ Night
You Are Invited to Attend The Inaugural “Community Conversations” Event The city of Lamar will host the event on Thursday, January 10 at 6:30pm at the Lamar Cultural Events Center. New Lamar City Administrator John Sutherland will host the event. You are invited to share your comments about a wide variety of topics concerning City […]
2012 in Review – March & April
March 2012 in Review More hats are tossed into the political ring for Prowers County Commissioner with Jillane Hixson who has long-lived ties to the farming community in the county. Hixson declares her candidacy for District 3, and several days later, businessman Doug Thrall also announces his intention to run for the seat in that […]
2012 in Review – January & February
January 2012 in Review Lamar began a new year with new faces on the horizon. Resignations, elections of several types, job changes…all played a role in introducing new persons to our community and with those changes, an opportunity to develop, grow and expand our social and business climate. Politics came to the forefront to start […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of December 22
Top Ten for the Week of December 22 Katherine by Anya Seton Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich Holding the Dream #2 by Nora Roberts Amazing Bats by Frank Greenaway| Bad Little Falls by Paul Doiron The Big Exit by David Carnoy The Bone Bed by Patricia Cornwell Finding the Dream #3 by Nora Roberts Happy […]
9 Year Old Christiana Montanez Wins PMC ‘Name our Robot’ Contest
“Name Our Robot” Contest Winner Announced! Prowers Medical Center is pleased to announce the winning entry from the “Name Our Robot” contest! We received a total of 83 name entries for this contest! Thank you to everyone who participated! The name for our newest addition to the Emergency Services Department is “Mr. Roboto”! […]
M. Edna Pedersen…November 26, 1928 – December 22, 2012
A service of celebration for Lamar resident, Edna Pedersen, will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday December 27, 2012 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Reverend Galen Burnett officiating the service. Burial will follow in the Veteran’s Section of Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Edna will be held from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM […]
Chana Reed Wraps Up Chamber Career
After 21 years as the office manager at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Chana Reed decided to follow new pursuits. The community and chamber members, past presidents and directors attended two get-togethers to thank Chana for her service to the chamber and the community. A come and go reception was held Thursday, December 20 at […]
CDOT Set to Battle the Winter Ahead
November 20, 2012 – ICE & SNOW, TAKE IT SLOW! Southeastern Colorado/CDOT Region 2 – COLORADO SPRINGS – With the start of the holiday season around the corner and the beginning of winter a few weeks away, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) publicized its adverse weather maintenance plans for southeastern Colorado. “Keeping our […]
