Archive for August, 2013
Dolores Hemphill…March 19, 1931 – August 23, 2013
Graveside services for life-long Bent County resident, Dolores Hemphill will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at the McClave Cemetery. Pastor Calob Rundell of the McClave United Methodist Church will officiate. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Horber Funeral Chapel, Las […]
Norlin Smith Honored for Continued Volunteer Service
The Prowers County Commissioners, various Senior Citizens from the SOS Center, Sage employees and PATS employees were on hand this past Tuesday, August 20, to congratulate Norlin Smith for his dedication to service. Smith has been a steady volunteer at the SOS Center on East Olive Street and for Sage Nutrition in Prowers County for […]
North Gateway Park Opening September 1
Work crews from the City of Lamar and staff from the state Department of Parks and Wildlife have focused on improvement projects at the former Valco Ponds, north of Lamar for the past several days. Motorists crossing the Arkansas River have been noticing more earth moving vehicles at the site recently, the first phase […]
Orozco Wins Rockies Tickets from Lamar Public Library
For the past two weeks, Lamar citizens have been supporting the Lamar Public Library by stopping in and entering to win two Colorado Rockies tickets. Debbie Reynolds, Library Director, drew the winner for the pair of Colorado Rockies tickets on Wednesday morning at 9:00 am. Roman Orozco was selected as the big winner, going home […]
New Beginnings Birth Center at PMC Receives Colorado Can Do 5 Award
New Beginnings Birth Center at Prowers Medical Center has received the Colorado Can Do 5 BEST (Breastfeeding Excellence Starts Today) award for its commitment to promoting the health benefits and practice of breastfeeding. The award was presented in Denver on July 26, 2013 by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the Colorado Breastfeeding […]
Nominations Sought for Noxious Weed Advisory Committee
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Two positions within the State Noxious Weed Advisory Committee will become vacant in December 2013. Nominations are now being sought to fill these important positions. The primary responsibility of the committee is to discuss Colorado’s weed management problems and craft solutions that best reflect public and private interests. The committee then […]
Two Escapees from Bent County Jail Caught
Two inmates escaped from the Bent County Jail early today, August 23, when they climbed through the window of a work release cell, after smashing it with a tv stand. Bent County Undersheriff Tandy Hasser said sheriff’s deputies gave immediate pursuit and were assisted in the search by six other surrounding law enforcement agencies. […]
Tossing and Kicking on a Thursday Afternoon
Lots of youngsters dream of becoming a sports star and making the winning play. The best teachers and coaches foster a spirit of dedication for these youngsters that develop into a concept of practice, practice, practice. Of course, it also helps to have a lot of fun when you’re in the game. That was […]
McClave Enjoys New Park/Pavilion Improvements
McClave residents turned out this past Thursday, August 22, to enjoy their ice cream social at the park and make use of the new pavilion and playground improvements in the community. GoCO funds, along with matching funds from Bent County and the Bent County Recreation District, financed the $161,377 project. Numerous local contractors were […]
Picture Perfect Flowers and Plants at Strainhurst Court
The residents of Strainhurst Courts in Lamar are reaping some beautiful benefits from the seeds they sewed this past May. Pruddy Osborn, maintenance supervisor at Strainhurst, took Vince Gearhart of The Prowers Journal on a tour of the facilities recently, highlighting all the flowers and plants that are in bloom. Personal patios and a commons […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 22, 2013
Wednesday, August 21 At 2:36pm on Wednesday, August 21, fire personnel were dispatched to South Main Street and Lynn Street in Lamar on report of a two vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found an accident in the northbound lanes of Main Street. A Chevy pickup with damage to the […]
The Madonna of the Trail Gets a Facelift
The Daughters of the American Revolution, using grant funding helped secure an overhaul for Lamar’s Madonna of the Trail last week, beginning Wednesday, August 14. Earlier this summer, the DAR informed the Lamar City Council they would be in town for several days in either late August or early September, repairing some cracks and giving the […]
(Corrected Address) Mobile Medical Clinic to Temporarily Serve Area Vets
When the VA Clinic at Prowers Medical Center ceases operation on August 31, the VA will have a mobile clinic in place in Lamar to serve the veterans needs. According to Dan Warvi, Public Information Officer for Eastern Colorado VA Health Care System, a forty foot long trailer will be set to go on […]
Monsoon Rains Bring Some Relief to Drought
The Drought Information statement from the National Weather Service in Pueblo states the southwest monsoon came alive across Colorado in July, continuing to be active into the middle of August. The precipitation has brought some short and long term relief to the severe to extreme drought conditions which has had its grip on […]
New County Social Services Director Hired, Public Hearings for Bypass, Nursing Home Discussed
The Prowers County Commissioners announced that Lanie Mirelas, from the Social Services Department of Burlington, Colorado in Kit Carson County, has been selected to replace Linda Fairbairn as Director of Prowers County Social Services following her retirement at the end of the year. The commissioners noted that Mirelas, who was not employed as the […]
Lodging Panel Sets 2014 Budget, Approves New Board Member
The Prowers Lodging Tax Panel added Vincent Gearhart to their board member roster during the monthly meeting, August 20. Gearhart is filling a vacant position and the term will expire in December 2014. Board members also approved the annual budget for 2014, which is a close parallel to 2013. Funding is set at $82,968 […]
Prowers County Sheriff Report, July 2013
Three hundred-sixteen calls for service were made to the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office this past July. Lamar made 157, followed by 97 from the County and 20 from Holly. Lamar had 68 jail related calls and 14 for warrant arrests, plus four traffic situations and two fraud cases. The County reported 14 animal related problems, […]
Honkers Visit Twice Loved Vintage
The unique gift store, Twice Loved Vintage, at 4701 County Road HH in Lamar was highlighted by a visit from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Honkers. The store is unique in itself as it’s a refurbished camper, transformed into a gift shop, located on the Peterson property. Twice Loved Vintage is open every Saturday between 10am and 2pm, or […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 20, 2013
Monday, August 19 At 10:18 am on August 19, fire personnel were dispatched to 1407 South 9th Street on report of a gas leak in the alley behind the residence. The Lamar Police Department were on the scene to secure the entrances to the alley. It appeared as though a pickup struck the meter with its […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of August 19, 2013
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of August 19 Port Hazard: A Page Murdock novel by Loren Estleman Secrets at Camp Nokomis (Rebecca) American Girl Mystery by Jacqueline Greene A Bride for Donnigan by Janette Oke A Calling of Emily Evans by Janette Oke Percents and Ratios by Rebecca Wingard-Nelson Manga Monsters by […]
