Archive for July, 2015
Gardening Duties on Main Street
Several students from the One Step Up program in Lamar, took to the streets for some tree trimming and flower watering this past Wednesday, July 29. Led by Lisa Carder from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Jamilet Cruz, Shantel Roman and Alexia Dominguez, shared the cleanup duties of pruning stray branches sprouting from some of […]
Court Reinstates Portner’s Hospital Privileges
Dr. Barry Portner has been informed that the dismissal of hospital privileges by the Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors has been overturned by a conditional Pueblo Court ruling. Portner said 10th Judicial Court Judge Scott Epstein ordered a stay on the hospital board’s vote taken during their June 24 meeting. Portner added that the […]
Lamar Eagles Award Two Scholarships
The Lamar Eagles Aerie #3898 awarded two students scholarships of $500 each to be used for their college careers. Eagles President, Kole Schwarte and Board member, Rick Wollert, made the presentation in the Eagles courtyard on Thursday evening, July 29. The recipients are Jayla Reed who plans to attend Lamar Community College to pursue a […]
Wagons for Sale at Sand and Sage Fair
History buffs and/or wagon enthusiasts can offer a silent bid on five wagons owned by Prowers County during the Sand and Sage Fair. Last Tuesday, July 21st, commissioners Wendy Buxton-Andrade and Ron Cook, along with Big Timbers Museum curator, Kathleen Scranton, viewed seven wagons which have been parked outside on the south side of the […]
Joe Walker…January 24, 1930…July 29, 2015
A celebration of life funeral service for longtime Lamar resident, Joe Walker will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday August 4, 2015 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ray Matteson officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Joe will be held from 1:00PM to 7:00PM on Monday August 3, […]
Rain Changes Fishing Opportunities for some Southeast Region Lakes
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Much needed precipitation has fallen on southeast Colorado through the spring and early summer, providing significant relief to this drought-stricken part of the state. As an added benefit, several lakes that had been previously dry (or very low) have been refilled. Many of these lakes now provide excellent aquatic habitat for […]
PCDI to Host Business Seminars, Discusses Colorado Space Business Roundtable
The Prowers County Development Incorporated Board of Directors held their monthly meeting this past Tuesday, July28, with new member Cindy Otto attending her first meeting. She was appointed to replace Deb Choat for her unfinished term. Otto, like Choat, is a Granada resident. Interim Executive Director, George Gotto recapped his most recent activities including a […]
Water Main Break Closes SOS Center on East Olive Street
Due to a water main break on Olive Street in Lamar, resulting in the lack of water in the building, the Lamar Community Resource & Senior Center and SAGE Nutrition are closed today, July 30, 2015. The Prowers Area Transit Services (PATS) continue at this time, however, PATS may need to close early today. Any […]
Holly Library Seeks Funding for Expansion
Cheryl Roup, Holly Library Board President and David Crossland, Board member, requested funding from the Prowers County Commissions to help expand service hours at their library. Roup explained, “Our little library is not quite designated as a public library because state statute says we have to be open at least 20 hours a week to […]
Higher Confidence Rating for Hotline Connection Center
The number of referral calls received by the County Connection Center has been steadily increasing since its inception at the start of the year. Located in the Prowers County Annex, employees refer calls regarding child welfare in the state to appropriate counties for follow-up action. Local director, Ron Trowbridge and Jack Hilbert, Child Welfare Hotline […]
Air Ambulance Insurance Considered
Prowers Medical Center, Chief Executive Officer, Craig Loveless, outlined what could be a low-cost means of providing air ambulance coverage for residents in Prowers County this past Tuesday, July 28. Loveless met with the Prowers County Commissioners and discussed a proposal with a commercial service, REACH, to headquarter a medical response helicopter in La Junta […]
LUB Reviews 2016 Draft Budget for Lamar Repowering Project
“This is a bare bones budget,” according to Houssin Hourieh, Lamar Light Plant Superintendent. He remarked that overall; it’s 27% lower than last year’s submission sent to ARPA for approval under their Joint Operating Agreement. ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, needs to have the budget submitted to them by August 1. 2016 revenues are […]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Recreation on the Lakes
Dear Sir: For the residents of Prowers and Kiowa Counties there is a remarkable event that has occurred! Thanks to the efforts of Tri-State Generation, the Amity Canal, and the Fort Lyon Canal there is a substantial amount of water in Upper and Lower Queens Reservoirs, ten miles north of Lamar! These two reservoirs […]
Justin Fleshman..August 1, 1989 – July 24, 2015
A celebration of life for former Lamar resident currently of Bennett, Colorado, Justin Fleshman will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the Bennett High School Auditorium. Interment will follow at Mount View Cemetery in Bennett, Colorado. Visitation for Justin will be held from 10:00AM until service time on Saturday, […]
Lamar Council Prepares for Higher Internet Security for City Operations
Given the number of computer hacking incidents across the nation, the city’s insurer, CIRSA, has recommended that the city conduct a penetration audit to help with loss prevention and possibly lower CIRSA premiums. Thomas Sanchez, the city’s IT Director, explained that several security upgrades were considered as recommended by CIRSA. An audit of the […]
CPW Marks Colorado Day with Free Park Entrance August 3
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife marks Colorado Day, the commemoration of Colorado’s acceptance into statehood, with free park entrance at all 42 state parks, Monday, Aug. 3. “Colorado Day is an opportunity for everyone to get outside and experience the diverse natural beauty and recreational activities that our 42 state parks and 350 state […]
Birth Announcements: Bastian & Peters-(Turpin Corrections)
Jason and Shellann Bastian of Lamar, CO announce the birth of their daughter, Azlynn Sue Bastian at 2:57am on July 24, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center with Sharon Hendricks attending. Azlynn weighed six pounds and 12 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length at birth. She is joined at the home with her brother, […]
Jerry Schibbelhut…January 20, 1935 – July 21, 2015
Graveside memorial services for longtime, Hasty, CO resident, Jeraldine Schibbelhut will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July, 30, 2015 at the Union Valley Cemetery in Hasty, Colorado. Jeraldine Schibbelhut, affectionately known as Jerry, was born on January 20, 1935. She passed away on July 21, 2015 in Hasty, Colorado […]
Prowers County Sheriff Requests Pueblo SWAT for Local Arrest
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an assault and menacing incident. The suspect, Joseph James “J.J.” Marble, 36, of Lamar, had made threats of killing family members, law enforcement, and was in possession of several weapons, inside the residence. Marble had assaulted a family member the prior night, Thursday, 7-23-15, which Prowers […]
Birth Announcements: Montalvo/Camacho/Robbins
Montalvo Mauricio Montalvo and Karen Zavala announce the birth of their son, Mateo Lovell Montalvo at 8:05am on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Prowers Medical Center. Mateo weighed six pounds and 11.6 ounces and was 19.5 inches in length at birth. Children of the home include Mia Jazmin Montalvo. Grandparents are Victor and Gloria […]
