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Colorado Bovine Trichomoniasis Update
LAKEWOOD, Colo. The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds cattle owners to test their herd for Bovine Trichomoniasis. As of 6/25/2012, there are currently six positive trich locations in six Colorado counties: Las Animas, Montezuma, Pueblo, Otero, Weld, and Yuma. So far this year, there have been 12 trich cases in eight counties: Conejos, Kit Carson, […]
Municipal Holiday Fireworks Displays Cancelled
Prowers County Sheriff’s Office June 27, 2012 Fire Works Ban Due to the high fire danger Prowers County has been added to the “Red Flag” counties. I have consulted with Fire Chiefs Warn, Cook and Duffy on the fire dangers posed by public fireworks display. I have come to the conclusion that the fire danger […]
Kathy L. Bodey…February 2, 1945 – June 26, 2012
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Kathy L. Bodey will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for Kathy will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2012 from 1:00PM until […]
Frances I. White…May 16, 1931 – June 25, 2012
A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident, Frances White will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ian Blacker officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Frances will be held on Thursday, June 28 from 1:00PM until 7:00 PM at the Peacock Family Chapel. […]
Primary Victory for Andrade, Hixson and Schnabel
Prowers County Unofficial Primary Results Early voting and tabulation helped speed the June 26 primary vote count for Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen and the election judges. Shortly after the polls had closed, by 9:25pm, the unofficial results were made available to the public. For District 1, Democrat challenger Don Seufer of Holly […]
Police Chase Down Burglary Suspect
On Sunday, June 24, 2012 at approximately 0630 hours officers responded to the 800 block S. 13th Street on a report of a vehicle being broken into and the car stereo being taken. Officers located shoe impression in the area and were advised the possible suspect fled on foot northbound. Officers tracked the shoe impressions […]
Gateway Products Incorporated in Holly Wins State Economic Award
DENVER — Friday, June 22, 2012 — The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, in partnership with the Edward Lowe Foundation, is honoring 50 second stage companies from across the state as part of the “Colorado Companies to Watch” annual ceremony June 22. Gateway Products, Incorporated in Holly, nominated by Lisa Nolder of […]
Big Timbers History Corner #8 – Lamar, CO, The Land of Milk and Money
I sure wish I knew the story behind this item loaned to the Big Timbers collection by Thomas Nidey. We think perhaps it was a reference to the old condensed milk factory, possibly displayed on their trucks? Still funny after all these years. Speaking of money, Big Timbers Museum doesn’t ask for much. Admission is […]
Girls Represent Wrangler Gymnasts in Competitions
Rebecca Henderson of Lamar recently competed as an Optional B level gymnast at two Colorado E.A.G.L.E.S. USAG gymnastics meets. She represented the Wrangler Gymnasts of Wild West Athletics. The TIGAR Summer Safari meet was held on May 19th where Rebecca had an all-around score of 35.95 earning her 5th place in the senior division. At […]
NWS-Pueblo Reports Drought on Increase in S.E. Colorado
National Weather Service Drought/Climate Summary as of June 1, 2012 A very warm and unusually dry spring has allowed for drought conditions to persist and advance across south central and southeast Colorado. This past dry spring, coupled with a dry winter has allowed for drought conditions to persist. The current U.S. Drought Monitor has reintroduced […]
Entrance to Holly Swimming Pool Altered
Holly Administrator, Marsha Willhite, announced today, June 29, that the town’s municipal swimming pool will remain open with regular scheduling next week, June 25-29, amid plans for a closure of Park Street in the vicinity of the pool. Adolphson and Peterson, general contractor for the new school project, has scheduled a substantial cross-cut of the […]
Audrey Austin…June 30, 1921 – June 16, 2012
A graveside funeral service for longtime Prowers County resident, Audrey Austin, will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday June 19, 2012 at the Holly Cemetery in Holly, Colorado. Pastor Rick Beard will officiate the service. Per Audrey’s request there will be no visitation. Mrs. Austin was born on June 30, 1921 in Pueblo, Colorado to […]
PMC Issues Fraud Awareness Alert
Fraud Alert: Prowers Medical Center Press Release Prowers Medical Center received a report that an individual has been contacting local residents, stating that they are with Prowers Medical Center’s billing department and requesting personal banking account information. If you receive a phone call such as this, please do not give out any personal information. If […]
Colorado Employment Situation – May 2012
Employers in Colorado added 2,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from April to May for a total of 2,291,700 nonfarm payroll jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 2,300 and government decreased 300. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased two-tenths of one percentage point over the month […]
Big Timbers History Corner #7 – Award Certificate from the Universal Exposition 1904
This week’s image would be great for a museum scavenger hunt, as it is tucked away in a corner of the downstairs displays, behind the antique dentist chair. It’s an award certificate from the Universal Exposition held in St. Louis in 1904, giving a gold medal to Prowers County Wheat. The museum’s framed certificate does […]
Reading Program Gets Off to a “Magical” Start
The 2012 Summer Reading Program at Lamar Public Library kicked off its first special program Tuesday with a variety of magic tricks! Magician “Mr. E”, came for an hour long program that featured optical illusions, card, rope, and other various magic tricks. “Mr. E” also incorporated the message that the 230 children and adults in […]
Steer-Aid Clinic Teaches Youth
ROCKY FORD – Southeast Colorado youth, plus some of their parents, got a weekend education from “Stock Show University.” Youth from Cotopaxi to Holly, and Calhan to Trinidad participated in WW Feed & Supply’s Steer-Aid Clinic on June 9-10 here. Show calves filled the Arkansas Valley Fairground livestock barn, despite Saturday’s record high temperatures. Sullivan […]
Credit Union Foundation Names New Scholarship Recipient
HOLLY, Colo. (June 6, 2012) – The Credit Union Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming named a new recipient for their Brayman-Beach College Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to credit union members who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in business and is a unique opportunity to celebrate their commitment to our community by investing in our […]
Business of the Week – Butterfly Essential Oils
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 Butterfly Essential Oils located at 201 South 4th in Lamar. Call Grace at: 719.829-4457. Butterfly Essential Oils is a local business offering Young […]