All Entries in the "Prowers County" Category
Mable R. Walls…January 27, 1926 – August 14, 2013https://archives.theprowersjournal.com/
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Mable R. Walls will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday August 22, 2013 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Randy Walls officiating. Interment will be held on Friday, August 23, 2013 at 11:00AM (CST) at the Elkhart Cemetery in Elkhart, Kansas. Visitation for Mable will […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 15, 2013
Tina and Tye Abrogast of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their son, Tyler Grant Arbogast. Tyler was born at 2:53 pm on August 12, 2013. He weighed 9.4 lb and measured 20 inches long. He will join his new siblings Rease, Lexye and Max. Grandparents Lana Arbogast and Nana and Papa Love […]
“Lamar Reflections” Mural is Taking Shape
“Lamar Reflections” is the name for the mosaic mural under construction on West Elm Street in Lamar. The mural will be erected in Bi-Centennial Park in Lamar prior to the September 20 arrival of over 1,000 bicyclists taking part in the annual Pedal the Plains event. The art work on the panels, which will stand […]
Climate Observers Wanted in Prowers County
The Colorado Climate Center in Fort Collins operates a climate observing network called CoCoRaHS, the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network. The organization is currently looking for hundreds of new observers to track Colorado’s climate. A meteorology degree is not required to participate, just an interest in learning more about our climate through the measurement of […]
Unregistered Sex Offender Arrested
On August 6, 2013 officers from the Lamar Police Department received information from the Granada Police Department about a sex offender living in Lamar who did not register as required. Officers were advised the individual Steven Hildebrant, 30, recently moved to Lamar. An investigation was conducted which included contacting agencies in Texas, Oklahoma, and the […]
PROWERS COUNTY, COLORADO SCHEDULE FOR THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
August 12 – 18, 2013 Monday, Aug. 12 4:00 p.m. Community Meeting & Ice Cream Social with Governor Hickenlooper’s Drought Task Force Re: Drought & Drought Response Measures – Lamar Community Building – Multi-Purpose Room Tuesday, Aug. 13 7:00 a.m. Meet & Greet with Road & Bridge Staff – Lamar R & B Shop 8:30 […]
Vote for your Northside Park Playground Design
Local Lamar residents may select one of the three offerings for a design for a new playground and equipment for the Northside Park in Lamar. The playground equipment will be set up on Saturday, September 14 and according to Rick Akers, Lamar Parks and Rec Director, the deadline for making your selection is this Friday, […]
Rain and Run-off
The recent rains to the south of Lamar and Prowers County are showing up in runoff and swollen streams as indicated by this Friday morning’s water level increase in the Clay Creek. The bridge just west of the Higbee Wildlife Center and shooting range has water and debris mixed together and rushing northward, overflowing […]
Hickenlooper Plans 12 Stops in Two Days in S.E. Colorado
DENVER — Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 — Gov. John Hickenlooper will make 12 stops over two days next week during community forums on the Eastern Plains and in Southern Colorado. These meetings will be similar to community forums held last month in Grand Junction and Glenwood Springs. The two-day tour will begin Tuesday, Aug. 13, […]
Family Fun Night & Just for Kids at Sand and Sage Fair
When folks want a good time, neither hot days nor rainy mornings will keep them away from the Sand and Sage Fair. Hundreds of people came out for the Tuesday afternoon and evening Family Night at the fairgrounds. Youngsters cooled off kayaking around a small, man-made pond along the roadway or sampled cups of chilled […]
First 2013 Human West Nile Case Registered in Prowers County
First 2013 Human case of West Nile In Prowers County Lamar, CO– Prowers County Public Health and Environment (PCPHE) officials received word on August 6th of the determination by of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment of the first human case of West Nile Virus in Prowers County. Recently West Nile Virus was […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 6, 2013
Cassandra and Alberto Jimenez of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their baby boy, Mathew James Jimenez. Mathew was born at 11:28 pm on July 31, 2013. He weighed 8 lb 3.5 oz and measured 20.25 inches long. Mathew is welcomed by his grandparents Vivian and Walter Cave. Congratulations to Cassandra and Alberto […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 6, 2013
Friday, August 2 At 7:33 pm on Friday, August 2, fire personnel were dispatched to a gasoline or other flammable liquid spill located at 504 North 7th Street in Lamar. The report noted that a gas meter had been struck by a car. Upon arrival at the scene, a 1994 Chevrolet pick was found sitting […]
Big Summer Splash for SDS at Lamar Pool
Each year, SDS, Southeast Developmental Services in Lamar, holds a summer picnic party for the SDS staff and residents. According to executive director, Kim Engsburg, this year’s theme was a 1950’s costume, Rock and Roll Pool Party in Willow Creek Park. All the clients, families, guardians and staff took part in the Sunday, […]
Fall Semester Starts Soon at Lamar Community College
Lamar Community College will quickly begin another fall semester. While most courses begin the week of August 19th, LCC full-time faculty and students will prepare for courses the week of August 12th. Todd-Burch Residence Hall will open on Thursday, August 15th at noon, and orientation will be held on Friday, August 16th. LCC’s Student Services […]
Construction Projects Nearing Completion in Holly
Two significant construction projects are nearing completion in Holly this summer. Reyman’s Grocery Store at 100 South Main is almost ready to open its doors in September, according to Jess Kalma, store owner. The other construction project is the new Holly School, which is receiving some finishing touches before classes begin for pre-kindergarten through grade […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of August 5, 2013
A la carte by Tanita S. Davis A turtle’s tale 2 [videorecording] : Sammy’s escape from paradise Bad Kitty for president by Nick Bruel Battle of the bands [#1] : High School Musical, stories from East High by N. B. Grace Bear cubs by Grace Elora Biking : Move your body by Sarah Tieck California sea lions by Megan Cooley Peterson Claim me (#2) : Stark trilogy by […]
Site Search Continues for VA Clinic
The Veteran’s Administration will continue to advertise for bids for a site for a new clinic to serve Lamar and Prowers County. The Prowers County Commissioners had offered a portion of the County Annex on East Cedar Street as a location, but although almost all the criteria were met for the VA’s needs, […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 1, 2013
Monday, July 29 At 7:53 am on Monday, July 29, fire personnel were dispatched to a fire alarm activation at 2401 South Main Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the location, it was found to be a false alarm. A pull alarm had been activated by accident. At 12:21 pm on Monday, July 29, fire […]
Selective Service System Needs Local Board Members – Prowers County, CO
We need volunteers from your area to represent your community. Can you help us or help spread the word? Due to some recent retirements and relocations, we have a few board member vacancies in Prowers county. A Selective Service Local Board is a group of five, Presidentially appointed, citizen volunteers whose mission upon a draft will be […]