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NWS Recaps Hot and Dry Summer on S.E. Plains
Southeast Colorado Drought Update The Colorado Water Conservation Board reports in their September 25, 2012 Drought Monitor Report, that 100% of the state is experiencing some level of drought classification with D2 and D3 conditions predominating over 80% of Colorado. Seventeen per cent of the state is experiencing exceptional drought all of which is isolated […]
New at the Lamar Public Library – 10-3-12
TOP TEN BOOKS FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 1 Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts The Innocent by David Baldacci The Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht 11th Hour by James Patterson And When She Was Good by Laura Lippman Bared To You #1 by Sylvia Day Dance With Me by Luanne Rice The Guinness Book of Records 2009 Line of Fire by […]
U.S. District Judge Rules Against Lamar Light Plant for Emissions Violations
ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, and members of the Lamar Utility Board, are holding an executive session meeting, Tuesday, October 2, to discuss options in light of a Friday, September 28, 2012 ruling by U.S. District Judge, David Ebel regarding the Lamar Repowering Project. Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh said the meeting was called […]
Parade Results-Holly Gateway Fair Parade
Click on a picture to enter the Gallery Although some outdoor events were called off due to the weather conditions earlier in the week, overcast skies, fog and mist wasn’t a deterrent to any of the crowds that lined Main Street in Holly for the annual parade this past Saturday morning, September 29. Assembing along Tony Garcia Drive, […]
New Prowers County Public Health Director Selected
A new director for the Prowers County Department of Public Health and Environment was announced by the Prowers County Commissioners during a brief meeting with department staff on Friday, September 28. Justin Lee, MPH (Masters, Public Health), from Erie Colorado was selected from a national search of 17 candidates. He also has a BS in […]
Nero is on the Beat with LPD
Nero, the latest K9 to join the Lamar Police Department, was added to the roster as he began his duties with Officer C.J. Filbeck today, September 27. Nero is replacing Filbeck’s former canine colleague, Joey, who has been retired from active duty after five years because of age and some medical problems. Joey will live […]
Granada Homecoming Parade Pix, 2012
Click on a picture to see the Gallery Despite the welcome rains from the night before, the streets in Granada were dry enough for the annual homecoming parade on Friday, September 28. Residents and alumni alike lined the streets from the high school, wearing green tee-shirts in support of the local football team which hosts Wiley for […]
Police, Pills and Prescriptions
Old and outdated pills and prescriptions were collected by members of the Lamar Police Department this past Saturday, September 29, during the local Take-Back event. Michelle Slough and Officer George Ibarra were available for a drive-through, drop-off from 10am to 2pm to collect old prescriptions and medications through a volunteer program that is conducted throughout […]
PMC Auxiliary Contributes to LCC Students
Members of the Prowers Medical Center Auxiliary (left to right: Donna Alexander, Vivian Ply, Helen Emick, Kathy Smith, Mary Rita Simmons, Eileen Hartshorn, and Helen Cook) stand with Lamar Community College President John Marrin as they give a “large” donation to the Lamar Community College Foundation. The annual gift provides four $1,000 scholarships to Level […]
Prowers County Farm Bureau Hosting Candidates Night, October 2
The pubic is invited to a statewide candidate’s forum hosted by the Prowers County Farm Bureau at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn, in Lamar,Tuesday, October 2, at 7pm. Gary Melcher, Prowers County Farm Bureau President, said the event will run about two hours, but will be open ended, including a general meet and greet for […]
Lamar Police Nab Would-Be Pizza Robber
On September 26, 2012 at approximately 21:13 hours Lamar Police Officers responded to the Lamar Apartments, 708 S. Mullen, regarding the report of a male acting in a suspicious manner by looking through vehicle and apartment windows. Upon the arrival in the area Officers observed a vehicle leaving the area. When police attempted to contact […]
Business of the Week – Valley National Bank
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 Valley National Bank. Give them a call at: 719.336-4381 Valley National Bank is a family owned bank focused […]
Dennis L. Pettinger…July 8, 1954 – September 24, 2012
A memorial service for long-time Prowers County resident, Dennis L. Pettinger will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5, 2012 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, Colorado. Friends may sign the register book from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Inurnment of Dennis’s ashes will be at a later date. Dennis Lee […]
Rehab Expansion and Linked in Pink Campaign Highlight PMC Board Meeting
Despite the failed bond issue at Prowers Medical Center this past May, a need for additional space for some medical departments still exist. Lori Denman, Rehab Manager, representing members of a site planning committee, presented a series of options to the board of directors for creating 2,000 square feet of space in the Lamar Medical […]
Police Announcement Re: Campaign Signs
RE: Campaign Signs: We are approaching the election season and there are several campaign signs posted around our area. The Lamar Police Department would like to remind citizens that defacing or taking the signs is prohibited by law. A person who is caught destroying or defacing the signs will be cited or arrested for criminal […]
Colorado Employment Situation – August 2012
Nonfarm payroll jobs were unchanged from July to August at 2,293,300 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased 1,700 and government increased 1,700. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased one tenth of one percentage point over the month to 8.2 percent. The decrease in the […]
Lamar Downtown Branding Project Moves Forward
The Lamar City Council held a brief meeting this past Monday, September 24, during which time, a new police officer, Vince Dravecky, was given his oath of office by Mayor Roger Stagner. City Administrator, John Sutherland provided a calendar update on future events relating to city and community activities. Sutherland mentioned Lamar Community College will […]
Minor Fire at Blue Spruce Motel
The Lamar Fire and Ambulance Departments responded to a minor fire call at 1:30pm, Tuesday, September 25, at the Blue Spruce Motel on Highway 50 in Lamar. There were no injuries. The fire was located in one a single motel room midway in the motel complex and was started by a fuel burner/boiler malfunction in […]
PCDI Needs Funding for Big R Incentive Property
Funds allocated to the maintenance of the Big R, Washington Street offices and warehouse are almost depleted. The property, which has been for sale, was donated to Prowers County Development Incorporated as an incentive package by Big R when the local company relocated its headquarter staff to the Pueblo area several years ago. Property maintenance, […]
New at the Library for the Week of September 23
Top Ten Books for the Week of September 23 The Winter Sea by Susann Kearsley And When She Was Good by Laura Lippman Dance With Me by Luanne Rice Daring to Dream #1 by Nora Roberts Private Games by James Patterson 11th Hour by James Patterson Backfire #16 by Catherine Coulter The Innocent by David […]