Archive for April, 2013
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of April 29, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of April 29, 2013 Merry Christmas Alex Cross by James Patterson The Black Box by Michael Connelly Private Berlin by James Patterson Because You Are Mine by Beth Kery Dream Eyes #2 by Jayne Ann Krentz The Kiss by James Patterson Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich NYPD Red by […]
Nolder Resigns as PCDI Executive Director
Prowers County Development, Inc’s Board of Directors announced today, April 30, that Lisa Nolder has tendered her resignation as Executive Director, effective May 31, 2013. In her resignation missive, Lisa noted that she has accepted a position with another company. The media release was issued by PCDI board president, Marsha Willhite, Holly Town Administrator. “We […]
“MAKE YOUR MARK!” Art Opening to be held at Lamar Public Library May 8th
Colorado Arts of Recovery, in conjunction with Southeast Mental Health Services, will be hosting an art opening at the Lamar Public Library, 102 E. Parmenter, on Wednesday evening, May 8th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The evening will feature live music and free refreshments. The public is invited to attend. The art show is entitled, […]
Colorado Fishing Report for April 30, 2013
Antero Reservoir limits reinstated; won’t be drained this year Due to Denver Water’s decision not to drain Antero this year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reinstating the bag and possession limit to two trout per angler effective immediately. Spinney Mountain State Park opens for fishing season Spinney Mountain State Park opened to shore fishermen and […]
Lois “Lee” Randles Davis Emick…February 2, 1927 – April 29, 2013
A Celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Lois, “Lee” Randles Davis Emick, affectionately known to her family and friends as Lee, will be held at 10am on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker and Ray Matteson co-officiating. Internment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Lee will […]
Family Fishing Clinics May 4 at Turk’s Pond and John Martin
LAMAR, Colo. – Boys and girls of all ages are invited to attend Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s free fishing clinics in lower Arkansas River Valley this month. “These events are geared toward children and are a great way for kids to learn how to improve their fishing skills and have some fun,” said Linda Groat, […]
Maxine Seibel…January 21, 1916 – April 28, 2013
Funeral services for Maxine Seibel will be at 10:00 a.m. MST Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado. Rev. Ralph Plummer will officiate. Burial will be at the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas at 3:00 p.m. CST. Visitation for Maxine will be from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013 […]
Water Report – April, 29, 2013
Here are the Surface Water Conditions for Division 2: Arkansas River Basin – Las Animas to State Line as presented by the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
Guidelines for a Healthier Community
“You’re community has to be different, unique, in order to provide future growth for Lamar.” That was the overview of a weeklong interview and assessment project presented by panelists from the Urban Land Institute. The findings were derived from a comprehensive group interview of 60 volunteers listing what they felt were the strengths and […]
Fire Department Incident Reports April 29, 2013
Thursday, April 25 At 12:19 pm on Thursday, April 25, Lamar Fire personnel were dispatched to a CO detector activation at 1000 W. Olive Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found that the alarm was beeping at an interval of approximately 30 seconds but there were no CO problems in the […]
Prowers Commissioners Approve Health IGA
The Prowers County Commissioners acted on a limited agenda this past Thursday, April 25. An intergovernmental agreement was signed between Prowers and Kiowa County for services from the Prowers County Pubic Health and Environment Department, not to exceed $39,000 for the year. The areas of assistance include Emergency Preparedness and Response, Maternal Child Heath Care, […]
Arbor Day Foundation Names Lamar Tree City USA
Lamar, CO was named a 2012 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. This is the 22nd year Lamar has earned the national designation. Lamar achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, […]
New Rotary Ducky Dash Race Planned
The Lamar Rotary Club will still be having our annual Ducky Dash Race on May 18, 2013; due to our current drought situation the race will be moved and conducted in another manner; race details to follow. The important thing to remember is that the Duck Race will go on. The proceeds from the […]
Prowers Medical Center to Honor Nursing Staff During National Nurses Week
Prowers Medical Center (PMC) will honor their nursing staff during National Nurses Week which begins May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. The week-long celebration will recognize nurses for “Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care”, the American Nurses Association’s 2013 theme for National Nurses Week. In 2012, Americans again voted nurses […]
Water Report April 26, 2013
Here are the Surface Water Conditions for Division 2: Arkansas River Basin – Las Animas to State Line as presented by the Colorado Division of Water Resources.
Antonia V. Carrillo…February 17, 1928 – April 25, 2013
A Mass of Christian Burial for longtime Lamar resident, Antonia V. Carrillo will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, April 29, 2013 at St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Henry Aguwa as the Celebrant. Deacon Henry Wertin will recite the Rosary at 9:30 AM also at the church. Interment […]
LCC Hosts CSU’s 2013 AGFEST for Elementary School Students
CSU’s annual AGFEST was held this past Wednesday for 225 fifth grade students from area schools. Mick Livingston, CSU Extension Agent from Burlington, said several thousand elementary students from Rocky Ford, Hugo, Brush, Sterling, Holyoke and in Prowers and Bent County will view the displays focusing on different aspects of employment in the agricultural […]
Down with the Old, Up with the New
Zone dampers, or air conditioning units were hoisted into place atop the Lamar Community Building this past Wednesday, April 24. According to a construction update provided to the City of Lamar by Honeywell Building Solutions, all the roof top units will be in place before graduation ceremonies are held. Matt Neuhold, Recreation Coordinator, said […]
Business of the Week – SDS, 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 SDS, Inc. Give them a call at: 719.336-3244 In 1964, Colorado incorporated twenty community-centered boards (CCBs) across the […]
Pedal the Plains Bicycle Tour Includes Lamar, La Junta, Eads
DENVER — Wednesday, April 24, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper, The Denver Post and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade today announced the route for the second annual Pedal The Plains Bicycle Tour, scheduled for Sept. 20-22, 2013. The tour this year will stop in Eads, Lamar and La Junta. A press conference […]
