All Entries in the "Letters to the Editor" Category
Letter to the Editor
As the 2012 elections results come to an end on November 6th, one thing that is 100% certain, Prowers County will elect its first female County Commissioner. And, I hope Prowers County Colorado voters will join me and cast their vote for Wendy Buxton-Andrade. The choice is very clear. Wendy has a four-year college […]
Letter to the Editor: Dear Citizens of Prowers County
Land Owners United (LOU) bylaws prohibit endorsing political candidates. However, we are certainly allowed to verify “facts”. As you are probably aware JILLANE HIXSON is a candidate for Prowers County Commissioner, and we would like to verify Jillane Hixson’s involvement with LOU’s efforts, and offer no endorsement, no brag; just FACT. Jillane Hixson, a founding […]
Letter to the Editor: Jillane Hixson for Prowers County Commissioner
Dear Citizens of Prowers County, As President of the Colorado State Senate, it is my honor to endorse Jillane Hixson’s candidacy for Prowers County Commissioner. I first became acquainted with Ms. Hixson in 2009, when she came to my office at the State Capitol to present concerns on behalf of land owners hurt by […]
Letter to the Editor
My patience has expired with “whoever” is removing Jillane Hixson’s campaign sign from my personal property, at my private residence; which I have now replaced, three times. Apparently, this is a recurring issue throughout-out the community. Culprits beware! Not only is it a crime to deface or remove campaign signs…but it strengthens my determination to […]
Letter to the Editor
Letter to Editor: The documentary 2016: Obama’s America; Love Him; Hate Him; But, You Don’t Know Him” can be seen this week on PPV on Directv and Dish ($4.99). Registered voters must see this researched film which tells how America is at a cross-road. First of all, watch for several key issues: discussion of Obama’s […]
Letter to the Editor–Water & CO History
Letter to the editor, Prowers Journal: Last Friday, October 12, Colorado Supreme Court Justice Gregory Hobbs was at the Lamar Library to give a talk about water and Colorado. He told me after his presentation that his visit was arranged by Colorado Humanities and the Colorado Foundation for Water Education, of which he is […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: I am pleased to write this letter in support of my brother, Donald Seufer, candidate for Prowers County Commissioner, District 1. Even though I reside in Washington State, my heart and hopes will always be strong for the success and prosperity in Prowers County as my entire family resides there. I believe my […]
Thanks on Community Efforts for “Fifty-Plus Reunion”
Success for a reunion is when all the planning comes together at the appropriate time. The “fifty-plus” was a success due to the co-operation and hard work of many. Thanks to the Lamar Ledger, The Prowers Journal, KVAY and KLMR for advertising the meetings and the reunion. Thanks to Lorna at Robinson Printing for […]
Local “Thanks” to SDS Staff
Thanks to Kim, Dave and all the staff at SDA (Southeastern Developmental Services) for the terrific time Stacy and her friends, the consumers at SDS, had at the Zoo in Garden City, Kansas. Stacy came home so excited, showing us her Lion King, the stuffed lion obtained at the zoo gift shop as a […]
Letter to the Editor—Politician’s Personal Wealth
Much discussion has been received especially through mainstream news reporters/TV attacking Romney for his wealth. Steve Jobs, Warren Buffet, Marc Zuckerburg and Bill Gates, also wealthy citizens, created jobs. Wiley some people criticize capitalism, that’s what built this country. Why isn’t Obama criticizing their wealth? Capitalism gives all the subgroups their entitlements! They should […]
‘Thank You’ to the Community
On behalf of Voices of Southeast Colorado and Voces Unidas for making the Remembrance of 9/11 and Tribute to our local First Responders so successful. It was impressive to see all our First Responders in uniform and with their equipment. The patriotic songs presented to beautifully by the Noteables, Air Care’s spellbinding flyover, and the […]
Letter to the Editor: 14U Host Family Thanks
August 9, 2012 I just wanted you to know, as the coordinator of housing for the 14U Regional Babe Ruth tournament, how well my son got along with his host parents while in Lamar. Gene and Sharon Cruikshank were the nicest, most accommodating and friendly hosts that we could have asked for. My son, Ryan […]
Letter to the Editor: County Closed on Election Day
Here we are getting ready for yet another Presidential election. Tensions are high and we have become so very divided. We get all over the federal government and complain but some forget that our local government needs improving also. On Election Day Prowers County Colorado will be shut down, why do you ask, well, because […]
Letter to Editor Alert to Phone Scams
The week of July 16, customers of Lamar banks and credit unions started receiving calls on both cell and land line phones from a number that displayed as 000 000 0000. These calls tried to identify themselves as your financial institution and tell you that your debit card had been locked. You only had to […]
Letter to the Editor: Wendy Buxton-Andrade
Wendy Buxton-Andrade is ready to work full time to make Prowers County stronger and position the county and it’s communities for future economic growth and stability. “To accomplish these goals, we must offer farmers and businesses incentives to grow and expand; “To provide an affordable tax base along with reducing and/or eliminating crippling rules and […]
Letter to the Editor: The Duty and Honor of Voting
As a veteran, with Memorial Day over and the 4th of July just around the corner, I would like to make a statement. My mother and father were in Hawaii on December 7, 1941 when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. Dad was in the Army Air Corps and fought as a fighter pilot clear to the […]
Letter to the Editor – Local Recreation Sports
Letter to the Editor Local Recreation Sports People are always asking why teens in Lamar can not seem to stay out of trouble and ask what can we do to help kids within the community keep busy so that they do not have time to cause trouble. It always seems to be that when an […]
Letter to the Editor – Thank You, In Memory
Thank you to all our friends and relatives for all the food, flowers and the memorial contributions, as well as all the prayers to help us through our difficult and trying time for beloved mother. We also want to thank Lamar Hospice and Peacock Funeral Home. ” Shadows fall, and life becomes so difficult to […]
Letter to the Editor-Cemetery Upkeep
On Mother’s Day, May 13, my family and went out to Riverside Cemetery to leave some flowers to our loved ones. Upon arrival, we were very disappointed when we found ourselves having to cut through the weeds and grass just to put our flowers on the gravesites. While there, we also saw many other families […]
Letter to the Editor on PMC Rehab Bond Issue
VOTE YES ON THE MAY BOND ISSUE FOR THE PMC OUTPATIENT REHABILITATION CENTER ONLY $22 A YEAR The 5 million dollar capital development bond will increase property taxes on a $100,000 home an estimated $22 a year, or fifty cents a week. Why a new rehab center… Additional space is needed for the growing demand […]