All Entries in the "Health" Category
PMC Birth Announcements October 10, 2013
Katee and Bailey Spitz of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a boy named Alton Joe Spitz. Alton was born at 1:09 am on October 8, 2013. He weighed 7 lb 1 oz and measured 19.75 inches long. Grandparents Billy and Heather Brown and Cade and Steph Spitz are excited […]
Granada Trustees Discuss Property Clean-up, Landfill Issues
The Granada Board of Trustees hosted Lance Benninghoff, newly hired executive director for PCDI, during their regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, October 9, as well as Prowers County Commissioners Wendy Buxton Andrade and Joe Marble. Benninghoff said he wanted to introduce himself to the Board, as part of his developing outreach program for the communities […]
Fire Department Incident Reports October 8, 2013
Tuesday, October 1 At 5:53 pm on October 1, fire personnel were dispatched to 411 North 1st Street in Lamar on report of arcing, shorted electrical equipment. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found all occupants outside the house. They entered the building and found an outlet above the sink. Using a non contact […]
PMC Birth Announcements October 8, 2013
Krista and Kia Currell of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a baby girl named Claira Kaluna-Grace Currell. Claira was born at 8:21 am on October 1, 2013. She weighed 6 lb 11.5 oz and measured 20 inches long. She is welcomed to the family by her grandparents Deb and […]
Letter to the Editor – The Elephant Story
Many years ago a group of villages needed some work done and after much discussion it was decided they would buy an elephant. When the elephant arrived many were excited to see him do the work, but it took a while for the elephant to become accustomed to its surroundings. But the villagers were very […]
Think Pink for Oktoberfest 2013
This year’s Oktoberfest in Lamar was held with more fall-like temperatures and sunny skies on Saturday, October 2, compared to last year’s drizzly chiller. That made a definite difference in attendance numbers for this year’s Chamber of Commerce festival. The annual Toys for Tots Car & Motorcycle Show & Poker Run got off to […]
PMC Birth Announcements October 2, 2013
Emily and Karl Nieschburg of Lamar are the proud new parents of a baby girl. Kila Elena Nieschburg was born at 6:09 pm on September 26, 2013. She weighted 6 lb 15.5 oz and measured 19.25 inches long. She joins her siblings Erik, Christjan, Madeline and Giada. Garth and Linda Nieschburg and Dan and Mary […]
Jensen Brothers Brought to Court
Eric and Ryan Jensen of Jensen Farms in southeast Colorado were arraigned in U.S. District Court in Denver, Thursday, September 26, on misdemeanor charges for allegedly failing to use adequate preventive measures to clean their cantaloupes before shipping them for human consumption. The brothers could face maximum individual sentences of one year in prison […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 26, 2013
Feather Amaya and Damien Sena of Lamar are happy to announce the birth of their daughter. Kaliah A’Milli Sena was born at 8:15am on September 23, 2013. She weighed 9 lb 3.5 oz and measured 20.5 inches long. She joins her siblings Kenyon Sena and Brooklyn Sena. Her grandparents Lorraine Medina, Calvin Amaya, Margie Sena […]
Combatting the Enemy: Hunger
In an effort to alleviate childhood hunger in Prowers County and portions of southeast Colorado, citizens and school and church representatives attended a community workshop sponsored by Colorado No Kid Hungry and LiveWell Prowers County Wednesday, September 25. Robin Reichardt of Hunger Free Colorado and Alex Bergland from Americorps/VISTA presented some sobering facts regarding […]
PMC Prepares for Pink Events for October & Site Expansion Plans
Prowers Medical Center board members are moving forward with building site plans to upgrade various hospital facilities for patients and employees. The board is researching their best options for securing bonds to finance the overall construction project, estimated at up to $10 million. The PMC Foundation will also take an active role in securing funding. A […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 23, 2013
Martina and Victor Salcedo of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Galilea Salcedo. Galilea was born at 7:48 am on September 19, 2013. She weighed 7 lb 7 oz at birth. She will join siblings Victor Jr, Alessia, and Marlene. Grandparents Maria and Primitivo Casillas are happy to welcome her. Congratulations […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 20, 2013
Amy and Chris Jacobs of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Haivyn Anneliese Jacobs. Haivyn was born at 6:26 pm on September 17, 2013. She weighed 6 lb 13.5 oz and measured 19.75 inches long. She will join siblings Davin, Justin, Avery, Devon, Gabrian and Tristan. Grandparents Julie Kinter and Tom […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 17, 2013
Amanda and Larry Koeller of Sheridan Lake are proud to announce the birth of their son, Blake Allen Koeller. Blake was born at 4:55 pm on September 11, 2013. He weighed 8 lb 8 oz and measured 22 inches long. He is welcomed by grandparents Harley and Edith Koeller of Sheridan Lake and Jason and […]
Northside Park Playground is Open for Business
In the span of a morning and part of an afternoon, a several month long project to build a new playground in Lamar was completed. This past Saturday, September 14, was known as ‘build day’ for about 300 volunteers who contributed their time to assemble and erect playground equipment at the Northside Park in Lamar. […]
Honkers and Chamber Visit Wiley Clinic Grand Re-Opening
Lamar, CO – Thursday, September 12th – Residents of Wiley and the surrounding area joined employees of the Wiley Clinic, representatives of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and Lamar Honkers to celebrate the re-opening of the Clinic with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday afternoon, September 9. High Plains Community Health Center hosted the gathering which gave people a chance to […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 10, 2013
Gail and Joseph McDowell of Lamar are the proud new parents of a baby boy. Khairan Paul Monroe McDowell was born at 3:05 pm on September 8, 2013. He weighed 9 lb 4.5 oz and measured 21 inches long. Khairan will join siblings Giada, Azrial, and Elijah. His grandparents include Paul and Carol Voris, Nita […]
Health Co-Op President to Visit Prowers County
Lindy Wallace, Board President of the Colorado Healthop, will, along with High Plains Community Health Center, host a community coffee on Tuesday, September 17, from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Lamar Community Building. Community members are encouraged to attend the free meeting to find out more about Colorado’s only non-profit health insurance cooperative. Discussion […]
PMC Birth Announcements September 9, 2013
Sandra Caraveo and Omar Paz of Springfield are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Amber Dayani Paz. Amber was born at 8:10 am on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. She weighed 7 lb 5.5 oz and measured 19 inches long. Amber joins her siblings Angel and Adrian. She is welcomed by grandparents Juana and […]
Colorado Calls Attention to Suicide Prevention
Denver — Friday, Sept. 6, 2013 — State government is working to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention resources across Colorado during Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 8-14. The Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP), which is part of the Department of Personnel & Administration, along with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment’s Office […]