Archive for April, 2015
Kenneth Gene Mitchell…April 5, 1936 – April 16, 2015
Kenneth Gene Mitchell was born on April 5, 1936 in Anderson, Missouri. He was one of five children to Luther and Naomi Bailey-Mitchell. When Ken was in the fourth grade, the family moved from Missouri to Lamar, Colorado. He graduated from Lamar Union High School in 1954. Ken served in the US […]
Donations Benefit Strainhurst Green Thumbs
It’s just a small sized plot of land at the Strainhurst Apartment Complex along East Cedar Street in Lamar, but it means a lot to many of the residents. Using $300 in funds from a past yard sale, coupled with $2,000 in donations of materials, the residents there have built an above-ground vegetable garden. […]
Kites Are Fun!
A sunny Saturday in late April brought around 100 youngsters and parents to Escondido Park in Lamar for the HOPE Center’s Kite Flying day and free BBQ, sponsored by Healthy Places. It was nice to see so many kids, on the early side of their teen years, to be without a cell phone for a […]
Gregory Paul Thompson…February 15, 1948 – April 29, 2015
By honoring his final requests, no services will be held for Lamar resident and formerly of Walsh, Greg Thompson. Per Greg’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Greg was born on February 15, 1948 at Denver, Colorado to Paul and Dorothy (Hedrick) Thompson and passed away on April 29, […]
Ethel Marie “Edie” McSwan…December 9, 1932 – April 28, 2015
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar and Wiley resident; Ethel Marie McSwan, affectionately known to her family and friends as Edie, will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Lamar United Methodist Church with Pastor Troy Greer officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairmount Cemetery in the Veteran’s […]
PMC Home Health Care Department Receives Zero Deficiency Rating from State Health
For most of us, it’s a situation of having to go to the hospital, not wanting to. The sooner your hospital visit is over and you’re back at home, the better you’ll feel and often times, recuperate more quickly. The Home Health Agency at Prowers Medical Center is dedicated to making sure you receive the […]
Angler’s Roundtables Scheduled in Southeast Region
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife wants to hear from anglers about current fishing regulations and angling opportunities across the state. Roundtable discussions have been scheduled across Colorado, including several in the southeast region. Colorado Parks and Wildlife updates its fishing regulations every five years after soliciting ideas and feedback from anglers about […]
Gov. Hickenlooper names Irv Halter as Executive Director of Department of Local Affairs
DENVER — Tuesday, April 28, 2015— Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today Irving “Irv” Halter, Jr., will be the executive director of the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) effective May 1, 2015. “Irv Halter has a distinguished career in the public and private sector. His vast experience and passion for good government will greatly benefit […]
Carolyn J. Frey…April 24, 1940 – April 25, 2015
A private memorial service for longtime Pueblo resident, formerly of Lamar, Carolyn J. Frey, will be held at a later date. Per Carolyn’s request, cremation has taken place and there was no public visitation. Carolyn J. Frey was born on April 24, 1940 in Hartman, Colorado to Clarence E. Carr and Alberta F. (Haskell) […]
Reta D. Barrow…August 10, 1960 – April 26, 2015
Memorial services for Reta D. Barrow will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the Lamar Elks Club #1319 in Lamar, Colorado. Pastor Mark Viar will officiate. Reta D. (Manly) Barrow was born on August 10, 1960 and passed away on April 26, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado at […]
PCDI Reviews Director Job Description, Reviews Business Seminars
The Prowers County Development Incorporated Board of Director’s monthly meeting was quite brief, as members moved into executive session to discuss personnel matters and an economic update this past Tuesday, April 28. President Rick Robbins noted there was unfortunately, a poor turnout for the April 21 seminar hosted by PCDI pertaining to prescription drug abuse […]
Lamar Council Greenlights Annual Jams, Okays Ordinance Limiting Semi Parking
Jay Gruber, owner of The Buzzard’s Roost, was granted a Temporary Modification of Premise Application in order to host two annual events, the June 13th Country Jam and the September 19th Road Jam. A public hearing was held to discuss the request by Gruber. Both events are held at the Buzzard’s Roost at the […]
Mary D. Ring…March 16, 1959 – April 22, 2015
Services are pending in Georgia for Lamar resident Mary D. Ring. Mary was born on March 16, 1959 at Gruebemessel, Germany to Christel Kilian and passed away on April 22, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center at the age of 56. She is preceded in death by her father. Mary is survived by […]
Emma J. Mason…February 12, 1932 – April 23, 2015
A Memorial Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Emma J. Mason was held at 4:00PM on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the Lamar First Baptist Church with Steve Knobbe officiating. Mrs. Mason was born on February 12, 1932 at Pawhuska, Oklahoma to Ercell and Mary Jane (Parks) Cook and passed away on April […]
Bonifacio “The Jerky Guy” Hernandez…March 4, 1942 – April 23, 2015
A Funeral Mass for Wiley resident Bonifacio Hernandez will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 30, 2015 with Reverend Charlie Sena as celebrant. A Rosary Service for Mr. Hernandez will be held prior to the Mass at 9:30 AM with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. Both services will be held at the St. Francis […]
Lamar Rotary Gains New Member
Dr. James Smith, general surgeon at Prowers Medical Center for the past two years, was inducted into the Lamar Rotary during a luncheon service at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn, Thursday, April 23. Smith, aside from his professional services at PMC, has over fourteen years of service in the U.S. Army Medical Corps […]
Focus on Finances at PMC Board Meeting
The Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors held their first monthly meeting since the official groundbreaking ceremony was held, April 13, for their 18 month, $12M renovation project. The directors approved a modification to the Parkview Memorial Hospital affiliation agreement, limiting the contract to one year, renewable annually, instead of an open-ended schedule. Parkview will […]
College Prepares to Celebrate 76th Commencement
(Lamar, Colorado; April 24, 2015) Lamar Community College is preparing for several end-of-year celebrations including the Nurse Pinning and the 76th Annual Commencement ceremony. Lamar Community College will host its 76th Annual Commencement on Saturday, May 2, 2015, at the LCC Wellness Center. 280 degree or certificate-seeking students are eligible to walk in this year’s […]
Jeans and Greens, the Perfect Prescription for the PMC Foundation Fundraiser
The Jeans and Greens dance and auction banquet held by the Prowers Medical Center Foundation was a social and financial success. Foundation director, Susan Lamont, said 133 persons attended the event with 160 tickets sold, plus some arrivals at the door this past Saturday, April 18, held in the Empire Room at the RodeWay Cow […]
Changes to ANS Boat Inspections at John Martin Reservoir
HASTY, Colo. – A new Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) inspection has been added at John Martin Reservoir. Boats visiting the lake will now need to be inspected upon both entry and exit of the lake to prevent the spread of waterfleas now known to be present in the waters of John Martin Reservoir. This new […]
