All Entries in the "Wiley" Category
UPDATE Martha E. Schneider – April 30, 1936 – November 2, 2012
A celebration of life funeral service for longtime Lamar, CO resident, Martha E. Schneider will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar, Colorado. Burial will follow in the Wiley Cemetery. Pastor Mike Schneider will officiate. Visitation will be at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel from 1:00 […]
Prowers County Political Parties Hold Election Night Open House
The Democrat and Republican political parties in Prowers County are holding election night open houses for the public at large. The Republicans will host a pot-luck gathering at the fairgrounds 4-H building beginning at 6pm on Tuesday, November 6. Table service and drinks will be provided as local members of the GOP watch the state […]
Halloween, Scary Fun!
Halloween. What a great time to be a kid, and this past Halloween was picture perfect…a full moon, easy breezes, warm evening temperatures and a chance to grab some tasty goodies. Candy aside, Halloween should be an event where youngsters can experience just a little touch of mystery and suspense, beyond what kids get now […]
NWS Drought/Climate Update
Several storms during the middle and end of September brought some much-needed precipitation to southeast Colorado. The rain in portions of far southeast Colorado helped to alleviate extreme to exceptional drought conditions experienced across this area over the past several months. However, much more precipitation is required to overcome the hot and dry spring and summer seasons […]
Voter Election Deadlines Reminder
Tomorrow, Friday, November 2, 2012 is the last day of Early Voting, which closes at 4:30 p.m. and also the last day to apply for a Mail-in Ballot to be picked up at the Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office. All Ballots must be in the County Clerk’s hands by 7:00 p.m., on election day, […]
Share the Spirit – Shoes for Kids
Just in time for the winter season, the annual Share the Spirit shoe drive kicked off at J & N Shoes, downtown Lamar this past Friday morning, October 26. About 160 youngsters in the Prowers County region including Springfield and Las Animas were measured for shoes and with the help of a dozen volunteers, selected […]
Decision Time for Prowers County Commissioner Voters
The Prowers Journal hosted a Prowers County Candidates forum for the local Commissioner’s race on Monday, October 15. Four candidates are vying for two positions available for District One and District Three. The District One race is between incumbent Henry Schnabel and challenger Don Seufer. District Three is an open race between Jillane Hixson and […]
VOTER INFORMATION – From The Prowers County Clerk’s Office
If you are a registered Active voter and requested your ballot by mail you should have already receive your ballot. Mail-In and Absentee Voters are the only voters that will automatically receive their ballots by mail for this 2012 General Election. If you did not receive your ballot in the mail and you requested […]
Prowers Lodging Panel is Looking for a Logo
What one image best represents Prowers County? That will be the basic criteria for a logo being sought to represent the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel. The organization has been without one since it was organized over five years ago. Board members suggested holding a county-wide contest during their monthly meeting, Tuesday, October 16 […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Monthly September Report
281 calls for service were made to the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office for this past September, 2012. Lamar had 128 calls with five DUI reports, 17 Warrant Arrests, one MIP and one each for Fraud and Drugs. Forty-three of the calls were Jail Related. Holly made 30 calls in the month, of which eight were […]
Justin Lee, New County Health Director Begins Duties
Justin Lee, the new Health and Environment Director for Prowers County, held an informal meet and greet breakfast with department members and Prowers County Commissioners, Friday, October 12 at the County Annex. Lee was hired by the county earlier this month, to replace Jackie Brown who retired from the director position after 22 years […]
Colorado Celebrates National Farm to School Month with New Website
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Farm to School Task Force has developed a new website to help increase local foods in schools across the state. The website, www.coloradofarmtoschool.org, is for producers, schools and communities looking to learn more about developing farm to school efforts in Colorado. “October is National Farm to School Month and we […]
2012 Fall Achievements Awards Program for Prowers County 4-H
The 2012 Prowers County 4-H Achievement Banquet was held recently, wrapping up the 4-H year and honoring the achievements of members and leaders. Theresa Butler was recognized as the 2013 Prowers County Council President. Kristina Alm will be vice-president, Miranda Morgan as secretary, treasurer is Holli Pennington, Kylee Holden as reporter and Butler, Morgan and […]
Know Your Voting Options in Colorado
Voter Registration Information from Secretary of State, Scott Gessler Before every presidential election, voter registration drives, political parties and special interest groups fan out across the country registering voters. For the most part, these groups deliver a beneficial public service that helps register voters and reminds others to update their registration. But a few bad […]
Voter ID Information for Prowers County
Acceptable Forms of Identification for the purpose of voting. The following types of identification are acceptable and must have a Colorado address: A valid Colorado driver’s license; A valid identification card issued by the Department of Revenue; A valid US Passport; A valid employee ID card with a photo of the eligible elector issued by […]
Lamar Chamber Providing News of A Telephone Scam
Be on the Lookout for Lookalike Telephone Invoice The Better Business Bureau is alerting area businesses that they may receive a questionable invoice from a California-based company. The phony bill is actually a solicitation. Businesses in several states have reported receiving an invoice from “US Telecom” for hundreds of dollars to cover the cost […]
September Precipitation Levels Were Down from Last Year
Some rain, but not a lot, is the overall summary for precipitation received throughout sections of southeast Colorado for September. The National Weather Service reported that some areas of the state did well for precipitation received last month and a report from the Colorado Division of Water Resources indicates the latest long term experimental forecast […]
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 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 […]
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 […]