Author Archive for Russ Baldwin
2013 Year in Review for Prowers County: January & February
Over the next several days, The Prowers Journal will recap some of the news events that highlighted the twelve months of 2013. The condensed articles will be available online at www.theprowersjournal.com as well as in our weekly Wednesday newsletter. January 2013 Year in Review Marla Abling, 46, was arrested by the Lamar Police Department in […]
Lamar Landfill Fees Surprise Wiley, KVAY Requests Relocation Funds
The Lamar City Council, sitting as the Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board, met on Monday evening, December 23, prior to the regular council meeting to discuss a funding request from KVAY Radio in Lamar. KVAY, 224 South Main Street in Lamar, is relocating to the recently purchased former Main Café at 114 South Main Street. […]
Phillis V. Mauch…June 23, 1946 – December 20, 2103
A Memorial Service for lifelong Lamar resident, Phillis Mauch will be held at a later date. Phillis was born on June 23, 1946 to Fred A. and Esther (Ortman) Mauch at Lamar, Colorado and passed away at Swedish Hospital in Denver on December 20, 2013 at the age of 67. Mrs. Mauch was preceded in […]
Robert D. “Bob” Fritz…May 1, 1923 – December 23, 2013
A Celebration of Life for longtime Two Buttes resident and currently from Lamar, Robert D. “Bob” Fritz will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, December 27, 2013 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ray Matteson officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Bob will be held from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM […]
Extreme & Extended Drought Workshop Set for Garden City Jan. 9
Lincoln, Neb. – Over fifteen experts in the fields of irrigation, range management, climatology, and drought planning are scheduled to speak at a one-day workshop Jan. 9 in Garden City, Kan., on managing drought on the farm and ranch. Producers can register now for the workshop, which will be held at the 4-H building […]
CDHS Launches Colorado Parent Employment Project in Prowers County
(Denver) – The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) has just launched the Colorado Parent Employment Project (CO-PEP) in five Colorado Counties: Arapahoe, Boulder, El Paso, Jefferson, and Prowers. The intent of the project is to reach out to parents who are able to work, but are not able to pay child support because […]
Colorado Employment Situation – November 2013
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 4,200 over the month from October to November to 2,378,900 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 2,900 and government increased 1,300. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased three tenths of a percentage point in November to 6.5 percent. […]
PATS on Target for Annual Ridership Numbers
The Prowers County Commissioners took care of some preliminary New Year bookkeeping procedures this past Thursday, December 19, when they approved the Lamar and Holly Ambulance Licenses and Permits for 2014. Permits for Southern Colorado Rural EMS, Incorporated, known as MedTrans Ambulance Service had their permits approved as well. Three current board members on the […]
Barbara “Barb” Dunivan…October 25, 1948 – December 18, 2013
Services are pending at Peacock Funeral Home for longtime Lamar resident, Barb Dunivan. Barb was born on October 25, 1948 in Maywood, Nebraska to Arthur K. Christensen and Dorothy (Tuttle) Christensen and departed this life on Wednesday December 18, 2013 at her home in Lamar at the age of 65. Barb is preceded in […]
Shawn Stone Announces Intent to Run for Prowers County Sheriff
My name is Shawn Stone and I am announcing my Republican candidacy for Sheriff of Prowers County in the 2014 election. I was born in Bluffton, Indiana and after graduating high school, I joined the United States Army. I served 3 years in the Army and was honorably discharged from Ft. Carson Colorado. I […]
Winners Selected in Holly Commercial Club Holiday Lighting Contest
This year’s winners in the Holly Commercial Club’s annual Christmas lighting contest have been announced. The judging was held in Holly on Tuesday, December 17th. Prizes were $100 for first place and $50 for second place in each of the three categories. Original 1st – Bill & Shawna Kissell 2nd – Casey […]
Henry Paulsen…March 1, 1944 – December 16, 2013
A Memorial Service for longtime Lamar resident C. Henry Paulsen will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Peacock Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Interment of Henry’s ashes will follow the service at the Wiley Cemetery under the auspices of the Lamar Masonic Lodge […]
Lamar Police Arrest Suspect on Multiple Charges
On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at approximately 0717 (7:17am) hours, Lamar Police Officers responded to the 800 block South 9th Street, on a report of a male subject breaking out a window and entering a residence. Officer observed the suspect vehicle of Damien Sena 32 of Lamar, parked at the residence and had previous knowledge […]
Comment Period Extended on Reliever Route, Other Transportation Issues
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has just released a new video entitled The Colorado Transportation Story that helps explain our growing and changing economy, and the need for our transportation system to keep pace. With your help we can develop a plan and strategies that will keep Colorado thriving and moving for decades to come. Additionally, CDOT is […]
CSU Southeast Area Extension Agents Relocate
Jennifer Wells, Southeast Area Director, announced that Bruce Fickenscher has transferred from the Kiowa Extension office to the Range and Livestock agent position located in Otero and Crowley Counties. Fickenscher states that he is looking forward to the new challenges and that producers in all Southeast Area Counties are encouraged to contact him through […]
Prowers Lodging Panel Helps Fund Local Retail Map
The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel approved a $1,000 request from Lamar Partnership Incorporated to help finance the printing of a shopping directory map for Lamar. The 11 by 17 inch color-coded map provides a guide to retail outlets within the city. Restaurants, media outlets, fuel and convenience stores, entertainment, schools, medical facilities and other […]
Stulp Brings Water Update to Commissioners
In about one year, Governor Hickenlooper will have a first draft of a comprehensive state water plan on his desk which will be reviewed for an additional year before any action may be taken. The plan is being developed by the Colorado Water Conservation Board. John Stulp, former Prowers County Commissioner and current Director of […]
New Signage for Prowers County, Commodity Distributions Going Monthly in 2014
Pat Palmer and Brad Semmens, board members of the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel, met with the County Commissioners for permission to mount an LED sign owned by Semmens on the courthouse lawn. The sign would be used to promote various, non-commercial activities in the county through the year. “Ever since PCDI moved its headquarters […]
Joe Marble Makes Bid to Retain Commissioner Seat
To the Citizens of Prowers County: I am announcing my candidacy for re-election to the Prowers County Commissioner District 2 Seat. This is my second term as a County Commissioner. During the last seven (7) years I have seen our County face many challenges – blizzards, tornadoes, drought and one of the worst recessions in […]
Prowers Medical Center Board Approves Equipment Purchases
Prowers Medical Center Board members approved the purchase of what is known as Disaster Recovery Software for $80,000, following additional information requested of Craig Loveless, Chief Executive Officer at PMC. The purchase is required because the HIPAA/HITECH Act requires medical providers to be equipped with an offsite disaster recovery solution of patient medical […]