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Brooke Ashley Pearce…September 12, 1992 – January 28, 2016
Brooke Ashley (Hyle) Pearce was a welcome anniversary gift to her parents, Rex and Bonnie (Pelton) Hyle on September 12, 1992 in Burlington, Colorado. Her big brother Casey happily welcomed her home. Brooke was a fun loving, happy, but stubborn child growing up. She was always one to need to have others around her […]
Lawrence Leroy Mitchell…August 18, 1927 – December 9, 2014
A celebration of life funeral service for Lawrence L. Mitchell will be held at the Las Animas Church of Christ at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, December 15, 2014. Interment will follow at the Bent/Las Animas Cemetery, Las Animas, CO. Lawrence Leroy Mitchell was born on August 18, 1927 to Edwin Lewis Mitchell and Ella […]
‘Colorado Beef Profit Alliance’ Geared for Rancher Outreach
WELLINGTON, CO – A multi-breed field day, geared toward commercial ranchers, will be Sept. 15th near here. Colorado Simmental Association, Colorado State University and Red Angus Association of Colorado have joined forces to host an outstanding rancher outreach program called Colorado Beef Profit Alliance. The field day, which will run 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15th at CSU’s […]
Proclamation for Helen and Fred Pottorf of Holly
The Town of Holly Trustees Board ratified an official proclamation during its monthly meeting, Wednesday, August 1, in recognition of Helen and Fred Pottorf’s 60th wedding anniversary and the couple’s contribution to the community through the years. The Trustees delayed any official action on a proclamation earlier, as it would have tipped the hand of […]
Big Timbers History Corner #12 – July 4th 1908
I wonder how hot it was on July 4th in 1908? You might guess it wasn’t hot at all, looking at this spiffy crowd gathered in downtown Lamar, all decked out in suits, long, pretty dresses and HATS FOR EVERYONE! The row of buildings in the upper section of the photo is the 100 South […]
SECCI 2012 Golf Tournament
This past Saturday, June 9, the Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative (SECCI) hosted their annual Golf Tourament at the Spreading Antlers Golf Course in Lamar. The purpose of SECCI is to raise funds to help and support local people that deal with cancer. The money is used for many reasons, such as helping pay for gas, […]
PMC – Notice of Annual Meeting/Wyatt Replacement to be Selected
New Line Up for PMC Board of Directors Ronnie Farmer, newly elected member of the Prowers Medical Center board of directors, will receive his oath of office during the hospital board’s annual meeting tonight, Wednesday, May 23. The meeting agenda lists that an appointment to the board to replace the position left vacant by Andy […]
Business of the Week – Eagles Lodge
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight The Lamar Eagles Lodge, located at 1220 South Main Street in Lamar and you can call them at: 719.336.3780 Who are the […]
New Sign Reflects Community Memories
L to R: Gerri Jenkins and Rene Gonzales of Vocas Unidas, John Hernandez and Pamela Cabello The area of Lamar north of the Lamar Canal and on the western fringe of the Industrial Park was once known as the Mexican or Spanish Colony for several decades around the turn of the last century. A marked […]