All Entries in the "Letters to the Editor" Category
Letter to the Editor: This Lamar Town
I grew up in this Lamar town When many stores were easily found Ben Franklins, Duckwalls and more were around That’s how it was in this Lamar town. Corner Pharmacy, JC Penny, were also in town Saturday nights everyone came on down To shop, look or just to walk around That’s how it was […]
Letter to the Editor: GFWC Convention in Lamar
Dear Editor: The GFWC Colorado Federation of Women’s Clubs held their 120th Annual State Convention at the Cow Palace, April 30-May 2. Fifty- seven women from around Colorado came not only for the convention but to celebrate 120 years of women living the volunteer spirit in their communities. We thank the CFWC Plains District Clubs, including […]
Letter to the Editor: Crosswalk Safety
I have been wanting to bring up an issue that has been a concern of mine for quite some time. I have a problem with the intersections on the north and south side of the middle school right on Main St. /Hwy 287/385. The cross walks for pedestrians is marked fairly well and does have […]
Letter to the Editor
I just received a personal letter from President Barack Obama asking for money to help him continue his agenda for the next two years. I’m sure many others have received a similar form letter. He quoted, “My only agenda for the next two years is the same as the one I had since the […]
Letter to the Editor: Iberdrola Wind Farm Project
Dear Editor: I would like to thank the Prowers County Commission, Planning Commission and Planning Staff for granting Iberdrola Renewables (Pacific Wind, LLC) a special use permit for our proposed Twin Buttes II wind energy generation project. This project would be located approximately 23 miles south of Lamar in the same general area as our […]
Letter to the Editor from Brad Semmens
Letter to the Editor: 3-23-15 Note to self: Dear Diary, I went to the joint meeting of City of Lamar and Prowers County @ 5:30 p. m. as advertised. I am out of the meeting at 5:32 p. m. I can’t believe I got kicked out of the meeting because they went into executive session. […]
Letter to the Editor: Don Reyher
Dear Editor: With all the terror attacks being carried out around the world, why do I feel the Islamist terrorists are saving the big one for us? It seems a majority of Americans are so passive and smug in their everyday lives that they don’t realize they can lose our freedom and way of […]
Letter to the Editor: Buxton Family
Our family wants to say a very special thank you to the entire community. This past week when my Dad, Tom Buxton, passed away suddenly, the community support has been overwhelming. It reassured our family of a great place we live in. Dad was born and raised in Prowers County and loved his community. On […]
To the Editor: Reish Family
In Loving Memory of Edward C. (Ebbie) Reish his family thanks: The Prowers Medical Center Doctors, Nurses and Staff, the Legacy at Lamar Staff, the Lamar Estates Nurses and Staff and the Lamar Area Hospice volunteers for their thoughtful and caring services: The loving friends whose prayers and visits were so comforting and important: […]
Letter to the Editor: From the Family of Joan Thompson
During a time like this, we realize how much our family and friends mean to us. Your kind expression of sympathy will always be remembered. We would like to express our appreciation to John, Clay and Cassie for their caring spirit. Every need and want was taken care of so wonderfully. Our heartfelt thanks […]
Letter to the Editor: To the Voters of Prowers County
I would like to thank the voters of Prowers County for their support in retaining me in the office of Prowers County Judge in the November 4, 2014 election. I also wanted to take this opportunity to confirm that I will take the oath of office for a four-year term as Prowers County Judge […]
Letter to the Editor: Thank You Fantasy Tree Committee!
Domestic Safety Resource Center would like to say thank you to all the wonderful ladies of the Fantasy Tree Committee who have for 11 years now, given of their time and talents to organize this fantastic fundraising event. These women obviously have a heart for victims and their families. We would also like to recognize […]
Letter to the Editor: Veteran’s Day Thanks
I would like to tell your readers how much I appreciated being invited to participate in the Veterans Day Assembly held at Granada School on November 11th. Along with the other Vets attending it was so very apparent that our Country will be in good hands when the young men and women we interacted with […]
Letter to the Editor: Sam Zordel
To the Editor, I appreciate all who voted for me, in this election. I will work hard to do the best for Prowers County, knowing I have support within the Sheriff’s Office and the community to reach the goals I have set. I will do my best to represent the citizens and build […]
Letter to the Editor: Common Core
I want to thank the Concerned Citizens for Liberty Group for bringing Dr. Duke Pesta to Lamar to have the opportunity to hear his educational presentation on Common Core. I feel our government bribed all schools with Race to the Top funding, and in exchange they’d have to follow the new Common Core standards. Wouldn’t […]
Letter to the Editor: State Senator Crowder on Water Wants and Wastes
Like many western states, Colorado faces a looming water shortage. Front Range cities have been especially vocal about it, saying they need more water to meet the demand of their growing populations. However, these cities are literally drowning in water. It’s just being delivered irresponsibly. Rather than fixing the true problem, water from Southern […]
Letter to the Editor: Commissioner’s Actions on Hot Line
October 1, 2014 Dear Editor: We are pleased with the reversal of the decision by Marble and Schnabel to reject the implementation of a Child Abuse Hotline Call Center. We question the tactics of shifting the call center away from those who directly worked to bring this to Prowers County and had the tools and […]
To the Editor: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; this is an opportunity to discuss the importance of early detection and prevention for the most-commonly diagnosed cancer in women. Early detection is critical, as the majority of those diagnosed have no family history of the disease. Annual exams and routine mammograms as recommended by a […]
Letter to the Editor: Family of Waneta Barr
The family of Waneta Barr would like to thank everyone who made her time at the nursing home a wonderful place for her to spend her last years/days of life. This includes but not limited to all department heads, nursing staff, Dr. Jeff Wagoner, and other medical staff, as well as visiting friends […]
Letter to the Editor: A Word of Thanks –
Last week, the oversight of Juniper Village changed hands. Juniper Communities passed the baton to Dakavia. Juniper has been part of the Lamar community for more than 20 years. In that time, we have seen many changes not only in our local environment but in the needs of the people we serve. Our mission, […]