April 26, 2010
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Prowers County Serves
Up the Volunteers
By Russ Baldwin
Feed the Starving volunteers get briefed
This past Thursday evening, two rooms at the
Lamar Community Building were a focus of
attention. The gymnasium was filled, but
silent. The multi-purpose room on the other
side of the hall was packed and filled with en-
thusiasm. The gym held the ingredients for
100,000 meals, resting on several pallets and
laid out on tables. The multi-purpose room
was crammed wall-to-wall with volunteers,
all in hair nets, all getting their last minute in-
structions about how the meals would be put
together for shipping. They would become
an assembly line that would have done Henry
Ford proud, when folks first put together his
famous Model T.
Feed My Starving Children, headquartered in
Coon Rapids, MN came to Lamar for three
days, April 22-24, to put together 100,000
simple, but nutritious meals that will be
shipped to various countries overseas. Work-
ing with the Lamar Ministerial Alliance, the
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organization, through Rev. Rory Gillespie,
approached the Lamar city council, request-
ing a price break on rental of the community
building and help with finding volunteers to
package the dried food goods. Gillespie said
$17,000 was needed to cover costs of ship-
ping, and dozens of volunteers would be
needed to assemble the food for the three day
venture. Once it was packaged, it would be
transported to a shipping point for an over-
seas destination.
Young and old turned up, some came indi-
vidually, some volunteers came as a family
group. All pitched in. The first night, this
past Thursday, had local volunteers assem-
bled, briefed and ready. By 4pm this Satur-
day, the team of volunteers had hoped to have
everything wrapped and ready to be sealed
and delivered. 100,000 meals, to go.
More pictures on page 2
Holly’s James W. Neal Honored
By Russ Baldwin
Not one, but four American flags were pre-
sented to the Neal family in Holly this past
Thursday, in a town’s show of appreciation to
one of their own for his services in Iraq.
James Neal, a city employee, has spent the past
year on duty with the Colorado Army National
Guard, 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery. He
and others in his unit were deployed to Iraq in
December of 2008 and recently returned home.
The proclamation issued from the mayor’s of-
fice reads in part:
“James W. Neal has nobly served the residents
of the Town of Holly by protecting the free-
doms of this Great Nation; and WHEREAS,
the family of James Neal has sacrificed much
during the one year absence of jour employee
in her service to our Nation; and WHEREAS,
the Town of Holly Board of Trustees and
Mayor Pro-tempore join with the residents of
the Town of Holly in recognizing a day of
Recognition and Respect for James W. Neal
James Neal and his Family
Monday
and his family. Now, THEREFORE, I, Viola
Melcher, Mayor Pro-tempore of Holly, Col-
orado PROCLAIM, in recognition of the mili-
tary service of James W. Neal in Operation
Iraqi Freedom, that April 22, 2010 shall be ob-
served as a Day of Recognition and Respect for
the service and sacrifice of the Neal Family.”
Holly Town Administrator, Marsha Willhite
delivered the welcome to the gathering with
the Invocation read by Elder Anthony Cook
from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints. Mayor Bruce Roup introduced the
guests and the reading of the proclamation fol-
lowed. Various servicemen took part in the re-
tirement of the four flags: Jerry Jones, Bruce
Roup, E. Vance Brian, Matthew Gray, Kenneth
Smith and David Yarborough.
The four flags were presented to Neal’s wife
and three children as a remembrance for their
father and husband’s duty to his country.
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Prowers Lodging Tax
Panel Clarifies By-Laws
By Russ Baldwin
Ronny Farmer, CPA for Prowers
County, met with the Prowers Lodg-
ing Tax Panel this past Tuesday, ad-
vising members if lodging tax
revenues can be spent for capital
outlay, specifically tangible items,
under the county by-laws. Prowers
County has defined capital outlay as
any asset or group of assets costing
more than $500, and with an esti-
mated useful life of more than one
year. It was Farmer’s interpretation
that the Panel could not exceed
those limitations when providing
revenues to county organizations
promoting tourism in Prowers
County. For example, an advertis-
ing billboard can be rented to pro-
mote a county event, but the
physical sign cannot be purchased.
Prowers County Commissioner Joe
Marble, also in attendance for the
monthly Panel meeting told the
members, that the $500 limit applies
to any form of purchase in the
county, not just the panel, but the
limit could be amended, and the
commissioners will discuss those
options at a future meeting.
The Panel has the option of revising
their own by-laws to include a pro-
vision allowing larger funding for
‘group incentives’, and a discussion
will be held at a future date regard-
ing a by-law change dealing with
those members who consistently
miss the monthly meetings.
The ruling effects a request made by
Marge Creech and Jill Briggs repre-
senting the Holly Bluegrass Festi-
val, scheduled for June. They had
asked for funding to purchase two
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permanent road signs to be placed at
either side of the town along High-
way 50, but as their request is for a
purchase, it will be tabled for later
discussion with them by the Panel.
The Panel did approve a $1,500 re-
quest from the Lamar Chamber for
defraying expenses for bringing
eight to ten horse and buggy teams
to participate in the Lamar Days An-
niversary celebration in mid May.
Chamber president, Shawna Hodge
said the new addition will be an
added attraction for the public and
will correspond with this year’s
theme, ‘Horse Power to Wind
Power.’
The Panel also approved $5,000 to
help showcase the new addition to Dried food, ready for packaging.
the Colorado Welcome Center, the
water tank, tower and windmill do-
nated by Bob Emick and his family.
The display is being erected adja-
cent to the steam locomotive at the
Welcome Center parking lot. The
funds will be used to provide path-
ways and decorative lighting for the
train, water tank and windmill. The
historic display will also be featured
as a part of the Prowers County
brand for future brochures and mar-
keting materials. Even though this
funding is for purchase of physical
items, the expenditure is allowed as
it will be on Welcome Center prop-
erty.
The next meeting of the Lodging
Tax Panel will be Tuesday, May
17th at PCDI offices in Lamar.
Funds for the panel are derived from
a 2% lodging tax paid on motel and
hotel rooms in Prowers County.
Volunteers, heading for their stations
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Obituaries & Funeral Notices
Lupie V. Andrade
September 10, 1937 – April 21, 2010
A mass of Christian burial for Lamar resident,
Lupie V. Andrade, will be held at 10:00 AM
Monday April 26, 2010 at the St. Francis de
Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
in Lamar. Father Damasus Okoro will be the
celebrant and burial will follow in the Riverside
Cemetery in Lamar.
A rosary/scripture service for Lupie will be held
at 9:30 AM Monday April 26, 2010 also at St.
Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catholic Church in Lamar.
Visitation for Lupie will be held from 1:00 PM
to 7:00 PM Sunday April 25, 2010 at Valley Me-
morial Funeral Chapel in Lamar.
Mrs. Andrade was born on September 10, 1937
in Granada, Colorado and departed this life on
Wednesday April 21, 2010 at Parkview Hospital
in Pueblo, Colorado at the age of 72.
Mrs. Andrade was preceded in death by her fa-
ther and mother-Andres and Luisa Vargas of
Denver and by three brothers-Vincente,
Marcelino, and Jerry Vargas, all of Denver, CO.
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Jay Willard Showalter
March 11, 1923 – April 20, 2010
Jay W. Showalter died Tuesday at his home He is survived by his wife Anna of the Las
Lupie is survived by her husband-Eddie An-
in Las Animas, CO at the age of 87. Animas Home. Two daughters, Martha Sue
drade of Lamar; by two daughters-Audrey An-
Martin of Agora Hills, CA and Rebecca L.
drade of Lamar; and Annette (Edward) Medina
Funeral services with Horber Funeral (Ron) Six of Las Animas. One sister,
of Granada; by four sons-Arnold Andrade of
Chapel in Las Animas are scheduled for Norma Jean Brenneman of Wellman, Iowa;
Denver; Alfred Andrade of Denver; Allen (Judy)
10am Monday, April 26, 2010 at the First one brother, Ernest A. Showalter of Mid-
Andrade of Lamar and Aric Andrade of Broom-
United Methodist Church in Las Animas. land, TX and five grandchildren, 18 great
field, CO; by ten grandchildren; eighteen great
Internment will follow in the Las Animas grandchildren and two great-great grand-
grandchildren; and by five siblings-Ruth Duarte
Cemetery. children. He was preced in death by two
of Hutchinson, KS; Pete Vargas of Denver; Lola
brothers, two sisters and a granddaughter,
(Bobby) Ortiz of Granada, Jenny (Lab) Encinias
Jay Showalter was united in marriage to Brenda Six Downare.
of Denver; and Joe (Mary) Vargas of Denver;
Anna Mae Birkey on August 12, 1946 in
also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews,
Manson, Iowa. He owned and operated The family prefers memorials to the Ark-
cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends.
Showalter Grain Elevator and Storage for Valley Hospice.
many years, and ran farming and ranching
Those desiring may make memorial contribu-
operations as well.
tions to the TransCare Ambulance Service or to
a charity of one’s choice either directly or
through Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in
Lamar.
Terry L. Ellison
October 20, 1958 – April 22, 2010
Visitation and funeral services for Lupie V. An- Terry Ellison, a Kiowa County resident and son at Brown Funeral Home in Eads, CO.
drade are under the direction of Valley Memorial former Lamar resident died Thursday at the For complete obituary information, or to
Funeral Chapel in Lamar helping families cre- age of 51, as the result of an automobile ac- sign the guest book, or give private condo-
ate a truly fitting family tribute. For more in- cident in Kiowa County. lences, go to
formation and online condolences please visit Funeral services are pending for Terry Elli- www.brownfuneraldirectors.com
our website at www.valleymemorialfc.com
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What’s Buzzing In Wiley
Muñoz Follows Family Tracks
How many of us know someone
who is a student and a race car
driver? In Wiley High School, we
know one student who loves racing
when he has the chance. Eric
Munoz is not just a student at Wiley,
but also a member of IMCA (Inter-
national Motor Contest Associa-
tion). Muñoz started racing at the
age of fourteen and has continued to
since. Racing has been in his family
for over twenty- five years, and one
day his dad andbrother decided to
get him a car of his own and have
him race.
Muñoz’s favorite type of racing is
hobby stock on oval dirt tracks. Sur-
prisingly, when asked when he has
the time to practice, Muñoz states,
“I will practice once a year, a few
3 Wiley Athletes Selected for
All-State Honors
Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports
(CCGS) and the Colorado High
School Coaches Association
(CHSCA) select athletes every year
to participate in premier games for
high school sports. CCGS includes
senior girls who are nominated by
coaches in the area and CHSCA
consists of both male and female
nominees. This year Wiley High
School will be represented at these
games by three senior athletes:
Dylan Specht, Sandra Morales, and
Tanner Parmely. Dylan Specht has
been chosen to represent WHS in
the boys’ basketball division of the
CHSCA All-State Games.
When approached about how he felt
after receiving this honor, he says,
“I was overwhelmed with joy. After
a not so good season it is nice to get
Mon
Wiley School Lunches
Scalloped potato/diced ham, carrots stix, salad, fruit
cocktail.
Tue
Stromboli, tossed salad, mixed veggies, applesauce.
Wed
Sausage pizza, tossed salad, corn, peaches.
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Tanner Parmely Editor-in-Chief
weeks before the first race in Lamar
but that’s usually the only time.”
Muñoz usually races on Fridays and
Saturdays in Lamar and Goodland,
Kansas. He typically races no one
younger than twenty, so no one
should be surprised about his feel-
ings when he wins.
Muñoz says, “It makes me feel good
because I’m not as experienced as
the others.” Muñoz has won at least
ten times including a big race, The
Buddy Craig Memorial at
Prowers County Motorsports Park.
Muñoz does all this racing in his
own race car, an old
white cutlass with “2m” on the side,
“m” standing for Muñoz, of course.
Tanner Parmely Editor-in-Chief
to play again.” Also involved in the
basketball games is senior Sandra
Morales. After a second place finish
at the State Tournament, Morales
was nominated for the CCGS All-
State games. Not only being nomi-
nated for the CCGS games, Morales
will also be attending and playing in
the CHSCA All-State games on the
girls’ basketball team. “I’m excited
to experience playing with other
girls, and I’m glad that I made it
with another one of my teammates,
Tanner.” Tanner Parmely is the third
senior to be selected for the games.
Parmely was nominated to compete
with Morales in the CCGS All-State
Games for basketball and played in
the CCGS All-State Games for vol-
leyball earlier in the year. Parmely
will be competing in the CHSCA
All- State games for volleyball as
Thur
Spaghetti/meatballs, garlick bread, veg, salad, pineap-
ple.
Fri
Tamales/green chili, refried beans, Spanish rice, salsa,
pears.
April 26, 2010
Many people see racing as a dan-
gerous sport because of the high
speeds. The speed doesn’t bother
Muñoz at all. He has wrecked his
car multiple times. In his first race,
he went head on in his first hobby
stock car. Another time, he rolled
his car in 2009 at Goodland,
Kansas. Muñoz keeps himself safe
by having an expensive seat, a
safety belt, a helmet, and an all fire
proof body suit. Muñoz explains,
“Racing at my age is fun, and I get
a lot of experience on handling fast
cars.”
well, joining Morales and Specht at
the showcase event. When ad-
dressed about her reaction to getting
nominated for these honors, she
says, “It is an awesome feeling to be
nominated for two sports my senior
year. I could not ask for anything
more. Being able to play basketball
with Sandra again is awesome, and
I’m sure all three of us will be so ex-
cited to play with the best of the best
in June at the CHSCA games.”
The CCGS games were held in
Denver at the Arvada West High
School on Sunday, March 28. The
CHSCA games will not come until
June 11 and 12. Even after gradua-
tion, these athletes will get a little
taste of high school back when they
compete in these games.
Community News
Swink School Hosts
Donkey Basketball
The Swink high school wrestling team is hosting a night of family fund
with Donkey Basketball at the Old Swink Gym, Wednesday, April, begin-
ning at 7pm.
Cost is $8 for adults and $6 for students, K-12.
Lamar Main Street
Steering Committee Meets
By Russ Baldwin
It has taken almost two years to go
from a survey by the Community
Revitalization Partnership in July,
2008, to last Wednesday’s initial
meeting of the Lamar Main Street
Steering Committee. The gathering
at the Cultural Event Center brought
together the 12 appointed commit-
tee members, Lamar city adminis-
trator Ron Stock, city attorney Garth
Nieschburg and Shawna Hodge,
Lamar Main Street coordinator.
Stock presented a brief history for
the development of the Committee,
ranging from a two day assessment
period in 2008 by the Partnership,
which started the process, to other
developments, including the estab-
lishment of an Urban Renewal Dis-
trict, contracting with Hoehne
Architects to study 70 buildings in
Lamar to assess their potential his-
toric value, to the hiring of Hodge as
Main Street Director. He said future
funding for the committee activities
with the Main Street Program could
come from the Urban Renewal Dis-
trict, or a future marketing district
which has been discussed, or from
state or national grants. Lamar, he
said, is a city under consideration
for membership in the program,
joining only eight other cities in the
state to be so designated. Stock
added a city usually has three years
to make their presentation, but
Lamar is also ahead of that deadline
in its preparations. Once member-
ship has been granted, additional in-
formation sources are available to
help complete the goals the com-
mittee sets for the development of
the downtown sector.
Shawna Hodge outlined a general
aspect of the Main Street Program,
showing how it has worked for other
communities in the nation, and
pointed out the four core elements
on which the program is based, and
which the committee members will
work to develop: Organization;
which brings together the groups
necessary to make changes happen.
Design; which creates better access,
public improvements and building
maintenance. Economic Restructur-
ing; which strengthens existing
businesses while recruiting new
ones and Historic Preservation
which capitalizes on the unique his-
toric assets that create a scarce com-
modity. She said the committee is
not limited to just 12 members, but
a total of 15 may be on board, the
final three coming from the com-
munity at large. Administrator
Stock suggested the committee
would also serve as the initial board
of directors, and bring the total to 15
with later appointments. The com-
mittee will also create any number
of volunteer groups to assist in the
tasks needed to get the program op-
erational.
The other business of the evening
was the immediate task set to the
committee members, approving or
amending the articles of incorpora-
tion and filing them with the Secre-
tary of State, the draft of by-laws
and final creation of the committee’s
501-C-3 document to be submitted
to the Internal Revenue Service for
approval.
The committee will meet monthly
for the next three months to com-
plete their tasks, and Shawna
Hodge will gather additional infor-
mation regarding the Main Street
program to complete the applica-
tion process for membership.
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The Buzz In Holly

Holly Community Services Holly Parks & Recreation
HOLLY MEDICAL CLINIC LAMAR COMMUNITY
Recreation opportunities are abun- cility and adding improvements to annual Blue Grass Festival each 2nd
Dr. Sonia Seufer COLLEGE dant in the Holly area. Along with the property. The ball field is a pop- weekend in June.
401 W. Colorado 2401 South Main the local school district which pro- ular gathering place throughout the
Holly, CO 81047 Lamar, CO 81052 vides a wide variety of student ac- warm weather months for league The much loved "swimming pool
719-537-6642 719-336-2248 tivities and athletic events, town playing and 'one day' field events park" is part of the swimming pool
residents enjoy the availability of held in conjunction with annual and tennis courts complex located
LAMAR HOUSING HOLLY SENIOR &
parks and ball fields, tennis courts, town events. near the high school football field.
AUTHORITY COMMUNITY CENTER swimming pool, playgrounds, hunt- This small park area is enhanced
804 S. Main Street PO Box 694, 129 S. Main ing and fishing, a movie theater, a Holly Gateway Park is located at the with playground equipment and a
Lamar, CO 81052 Holly, CO 81047 youth center (The Corner), a senior site of "Old Horse Creek". The beautiful gazebo which was placed
719-336-9575 719-537-6945 and community center, and organ- creek formerly ran its course in memoriam of area resident, Harry
In Holly: Pine S. 10th
ized recreation programs and through town from north to south, Steele. This park is a favorite stag-
HOLLY REALTY, LLC. leagues. but was diverted by canal a number ing area for birthday parties, family
Barb Rushton of years ago. The original creek bed reunions, school rallies, school re-
PROWERS MEDICAL 719-537-6377, 719-688-6377 The Grant McCormick Memorial was backfilled and planted to trees unions, and impromptu gatherings.
CENTER
Ball Field located on West Highway and grass, providing a green area in
401 Kendall Drive
50 is a tribute to a former Town the midst of town. The park is en- Holly parks are open to the public
Lamar, CO 81052 SOUTHEAST COLORADO
Manager. Grant McCormick was in- joyed year-round as it offers play- year-round free of charge and with-
719-336-4343 ENTERPRISE
strumental in obtaining GOCO ground equipment, park tables, and out reservation.
DEVELOPMENT, INC. grant monies that made the project a shelter awning with concrete floor.
Dan Tate, Exec. Director feasible, as well as building the fa- Gateway Park is the location of the
HOLLY RE-3 SCHOOL DIST. PO Box 1600, 112 West Elm Street
Carlyn Yokum, Superintendent Lamar, CO 81052
130 N. 3rd Street 719-336-3850
PO Box 608
Holly, CO 81047
719-537-6616 ARKANSAS RIVER
POWER AUTHORITY
PO Box 70
HOLLY NURSING Lamar, CO 81052
CARE CENTER 719-336-3496
LaVonda Cathcart, Adm.
PO Box 636, 320 N. 8th
Holly, CO 81047 THE HOLLY SHOPPER
719-537-6555 (Community News & Information)
Coverage area includes Bristol,
HOLLY HOUSING Granada, Holly, Hartman, Towner,
AUTHORITY Coolidge, KS.
Tara Neugebauer, Circulation 1250
Executive Director John Golden, Publisher
PO Box 721 719-537-6677
Holly CO 81047
719-537-0191
School
PROWERS COUNTY
DEVELOPMENT
Lunches
201 S. Main Street Mon
Lamar, CO 81052 Chicken/noodles, mashed potatoes,
719-336-2384 green beans.

Tue
Chili/beans, cornbread, applecrisp,
corn.

Wed
Lasagna, peas, pears.

Thur
Bean burrito, green chili, lettuce,
peaches.

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April 26, 2010
Community News
Parker Ag Services, LLC.
One Millions Tons Moved
By Russ Baldwin
Earth Day was observed last Thursday, April
22, in Carlton, Colorado in conjunction with
the use of Parker Ag’s One-Millionth-Ton of
New York City biosolids shipped to Prowers
County for agricultural use.
The goal took almost twenty years to achieve,
according to guest speaker John Stulp, Col-
orado Agriculture Commissioner and former
Prowers County commissioner. Stulp said he
received some criticism years ago, about the
decision to bring the biosolids into Prowers
County, but the results have been beneficial.
The Ag commissioner praised the work of
Parker Ag Services for their professional han-
dling of the product for almost two decades,
and said the effort was a collaborative one
among the Colorado Department of Health,
USDA, State Department of Agriculture and
CSU Extension representatives. Two repre-
sentatives from New York City’s EPIC pro-
gram, dealing with the biosolids were also pres-
ent for the observance.
Stulp added the biosolids, sometimes referred
to generically as sludge, are EPA safe. At the
same time, they’ve been proven beneficial to
the agriculture industry locally, referring to a
test plot set up which showed that the biosolid
treated field had less insect infestation and a
better harvest that a plot that used conventional
fertilizers. He added, that six years later, the
biosolid-treated plot was still doing better, and
tests have shown the biosolids are a more com-
plete fertilizer than most store bought types.
The Ag Commissioner said that is important to
note in the 40th anniversary observance of
Earth Day. Estimates call for a doubling of
crop production in the next 20 to 40 years in
order to meet the growing food needs of the na-
tion.
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Community News
Sorosis Donates to
Second Chance
By Russ Baldwin

L-R Pat Hobbs and Gail Specht of Second Chance, Sorosis members Christa Melgoza and
Tracy Buxton…Donna Emick and Desiree Ellis and Carole Scheuerman of Second Chance.

Members of Sorosis donated $100 this past Emick said the funds will be used in a general
Wednesday to Donna Emick of Second application, although a sizeable portion of
Chance Animal Rescue, serving Prowers their donations help provide funding for spay-
County. ing and neutering of dogs in the area.

School Lunches,
Week of April 26
Lamar: Wed-Chili con carne, crackers and cheese,
Mon-Corn dog, tater tots, green beans, fruit peaches, salad, cinnamon rolls.
cocktail. Thur-BBQ pork patty sandwich, potato chips,
Tue-Chicken fried steak, mashed baked vegetarian beans, applesauce and salad.
potato/gravy, mixed vegetables, applesauce. Fri-Country fried steak, mashed potato/gravy,
Wed-Chicken nuggets, baked fries, carrots, salad, pineapple chunks.
pineapple.
Thur-Chili dog, baked fries, corn, peaches.
Fri-BBQ chicken sandwich, baked tater toes, Prowers Sage Nutrition:
green beans, pears. Mon-Oriental pork patty, apple juice, broc-
coli/rice casserole, peach crisp.
McClave: Tue-Sweet and Sour turkey, fruit salad
Mon-pizza and fruit. supreme, steamed rice, apricots.
Tue-Taco/hot sauce, churros. Wed-Baked ham, cranberry juice, Italian
Wed-Chicken fajitas, refried beans. blend, pineapple, carrot cake.
Thur-sloppy joes and chips. Thur-Smothered bean burrito, orange juice,
tossed salad, French cut green beans, mixed
Granada: fruit.
Mon-Super nachos, Spanish rice, pineapple Fri-Oven baked chicken, tomato juice,
chunks, oat peanut butter bars. cherry/mix fruit mold, mashed potatoes/gravy,
Tue-Ham/cheese sandwich, French fries, ap- peanut butter cookies.
plesauce, salad.

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Community News
Court St. Anne Hosts
Wine and Cheese Party
From Sharon Weber
Court St. Anne had a great turn out and lots fun field will also take part in the confirmation. We
as they combined their April meeting with a expect to serve 100 people at the confirmation
wine and cheese party. A good attendance, brunch. This includes confirmation candidates
along with four prospective new members en- as well as their family.
joyed punch, wine, crackers cheese and meats.
Claudia Gill gave a report on the 100,000 meal
The first item of discussion was Priest Appre- packets that is part of the Ministerial Alliance
ciation days, which is usually celebrated in project. The meals will be packaged April 22-
June, but was tabled until the next meeting at 24th and many volunteers from all churches in
which time the date and type of celebration will the Lamar area will help put the packages to-
be decided. gether at the Lamar Community Center. Any
volunteers from any denomination are welcome
As the meeting progressed, the new prospective to come and help.
members were given an explanation of all the
activities and services that the Cort provides for Claudia further informed the court of the Preg-
the church. nancy Assistance League which is looking for a
place to house their organization. She said that
Yvonne Westhoff gave a report on the recent re- a “Wait Training Program” is being offered as
treat that was offered by Carl Wertin for youth an after school program and that there has been
up to 25 years of age. Yvonne said the retreat good interest in the program.
was informative as well as fun. Further activi-
ties of the youth included cleaning the Sanctu- The Court discussed combining efforts with
ary of the Church on Palm Sunday in other church organizations to purchase an ice
preparation for Easter. The youth hustled as machine for use at church functions in St. Cle-
they dusted and cleaned the pews. The next ac- tus Hall. Linda Wilger will contact the other
tivity for the youth is an upcoming confirma- organizations to see if there is enough interest
tion retreat. to pursue the purchase.

Regent Linda Wilger asked for three volunteers
to serve on the Finance Committee to conduct
a semi-audit of the books. Those agreeing to
serve on the committee were Karen Medina,
Frances Borunda and Mary Frances Forney
who will help conduct the audit on April 20th,
with Regent Linda Wilger and Financial Secre-
tary Yvonne Westhoff and Treasurer Angie
Reinert.
As part of service to the church, the Catholic
Daughters will serve finger food at Confirma-
tion on May 6th. Youth from Holly and Spring-
Regent Linda presented a brochure that she had
made to help spread information about the
Catholic Daughters of the Americans Court St.
Anne. These brochures will be placed at the
back of the church, at the rectory and handed
out to prospective members or interested
parishioners.
The Court concluded with prayer and spent
some time enjoying the finger food and re-
freshments prepared by Pat Langin, Mary
Frances Forney, Karen Medina, and Claudia
Gill and a time of visiting.

“Voices of Southeast Colorado"

“Voices of Southeast Colorado" For More Information Contact
Will Be Holding There Meetings Don Turner 719-336-3636 / 719-688-4300
Monday's @ The Lamar Community Building Doug Harbour 719-691-0959
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April 26, 2010
Community News
Elementary Truth
Dear Editor/Raeder:
5000 Year Leap, 11th Principle: The Majority
of the People may Alter or Abolish a Govern-
ment Which has Become Tyrannical.
The Founders were well acquainted with the
vexations resulting from an abusive, auto-
cratic government which had imposed injuries
on the American colonist for thirteen years in
violation of the English constitution. Thomas
Jefferson’s word in the Declaration of Inde-
pendence therefore emphasized the feelings of
the America people when he wrote: Pru-
dence, indeed, will dictate that the govern-
ments long established should not be changed
for light and transient causes, and, accord-
ingly, all experience has shown, that mankind
are more disposed to suffer, while evils are
sufferable, that to right themselves by abol-
ishing the form to which they are accus-
tomed……The reason why men enter into a
society is the preservation of their prop-
erty…..[Therefore,] whenever the legislators
endeavor to take away and destroy the prop-
erty of the people, or to reduce them to slav-
ery under arbitrary power, they [the officials
of the government] put themselves into a state
of war with the people, who are thereupon ab-
solved from any further obedience, and are
left to the common refuge which God hath
provided for all men against force and vio-
lence. Whenever, therefore, the legislature
shall transgress this fundamental rule of soci-
ety, and either by ambition, fear, folly, or cor-
ruption, endeavor to grasp themselves, or put
into the hands of any other, an absolute power
Funding Tight for Sage Nutrition
By Russ Baldwin
State and federal funding revenues for the six
county Sage Nutrition program in southeast
Colorado is diminishing. At the same time,
costs of food are increasing and the meal pay-
ment levels for those who use the Sage pro-
gram are on the decline.
The Sage Nutrition Board discussed revenues
and options at their recent annual meeting.
The counties represented are Baca, Bent,
Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers. Prow-
ers County commissioner said the average cost
of a meal is $5.75, either for an individual who
dines at a Sage center or has their meal deliv-
ered to them. The counties are not allowed to
charge for a meal, but only suggest to the par-
ticipants that a minimum amount be paid to
offset the cost. A tighter economy, especially
for those who are elderly and/or on a fixed in-
come, has decreased the level of payments per
county.
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over the lives, liberties, and estates of the peo-
ple, by this breach of trust THEY [the gov-
ernment officials] FORFIET THE POWER
THE PEOPLE HAD PUT INTO THEIR
HANDS…..and it devolves to the people, who
have a right to resume their original liberty,
and…. provide for their own safety and secu-
rity. (Second Essay Concerning Civil Govern-
ment, pp 75-76 par. 222; emphasis added.)
Power Rest in the Majority: However, it is
important to recognize that the “government”
was established by the MAJORITY of the
people, and only a majority of the people can
authorize an appeal to alter or abolish a par-
ticular establishment of government……Vir-
ginia Declaration of Rights: The Virginia
assembly passed the Virginia Declaration of
Rights on June 12, 1776, which provided in
Section 3 as follows: That government is, our
ought to be, instituted for the common benefit,
protection, and security of the people…..And
that, when a government shall be found inad-
equate or contrary to these purposes, A MA-
JORITY of the community hath an
indubitable, inalienable, and indefeasible right
to reform, alter, or abolish it, in such manner
as shall be judged most conducive to the pub-
lic weal. (Annals of America, 2:432; emphasis
added.)
Today 4-21-10 Chris Dodd stated in a
Bloomberg interview that Congress has lost
the TRUST OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
Don Turner
Baca county participants pay an average of
$2.11 per meal; Bent county is $1.14; Crowley
county is $1.61; Kiowa county is $2.12; Otero
county is $1.06 and Prowers county partici-
pants average $1.44.
Some state health rulings tend to work against
the system. County commissioner Joe Marble
said no leftovers may be taken home from the
table, not even uneaten cookies. For health
reasons, even those have to be broken into
crumbs and cannot be thrown away intact.
Nor can uneaten meals to distributed to an-
other agency, even though they might be eaten
on the very same day. Another drawback is
that a relation or spouse may not take home a
prepackaged meal to another person at home,
even if they are unable to travel to one of the
county Sage Nutrition sites.
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Community News
Odor Control System Installed
By Russ Baldwin

The Lamar city water and wastewater department work crews are excavating across South 13th
Street near West Oak, for the placement of pipe being used in an odor control system along
Prosperity Lane. The Lamar city council authorized the purchase of equipment to alleviate the
hydrogen sulfide odor complaints from the neighborhoods adjacent to the Prosperity Lane dis-
charge points.
The equipment, packaged odor scrubbers will be installed near the discharge manholes, and lo-
cated in a small building adjacent to the discharge point. The building will be on the southwest
corner of McKorkle Field. At this point, only one system will be installed, and should last for
three years before filters need replacing. If the system works as expected, another unit will be
installed at a second discharge point, later in the year. The system costs $17,700 and the pur-
chase was approved at the March 8, 2010 city council meeting.

Eads Resident in
Thursday Highway Fatal
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a
two-vehicle crash resulting in one fatality that
occurred in Kiowa County at the intersection
of County Roads 34 and W. A 1999 Ford Ex-
pedition, driven by 51-year-old Terry Ellison
of Eads, was northbound on County Road 34.
A 2000 Ford F-350, driven by 25-year-old
Montana Barber of Holly, was eastbound on
County Road W. The F-350 entered an uncon-
trolled intersection and was struck broadside
by the Expedition, which failed to yield right
of way to the F-350. After impact, the Expedi-
tion spun off the right side of the road and came
to rest. The F-350 traveled off the roadway,
rolled onto its left side, and collided with a
fence before coming to rest.
Ellison, who was not wearing her seatbelt at the
time of the crash, was ejected as her vehicle
spun off the road; she was pronounced dead at
the scene. Barber, who was wearing his seat-
belt at the time of the crash, sustained minor
injuries and was transported to Eads Medical
Center.
The use of drugs or alcohol does not appear to
be a contributing factor in the crash. Failing to
yield right of way at an uncontrolled intersec-
tion is being investigated as a contributing fac-
tor. For further information, contact Trooper
A.W. Gumke

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La Junta City Council Holds Public Hearing for Tourism Plan
Cheryl Lindner appears before La Junta City
Council to discuss tourism plan.
The main business of the Monday night La
Junta City Council meeting was the public
hearing for the draft proposal submitted by the
Lodging Tax-Tourism Board. The Board con-
sists of Chairperson John Yergert, Vice Chair-
person Tim Klob, Beverly Babb, Jan Jernberg,
Ron Davis, Mayor Don Rizzuto, City Manager
Rick Klein, Pam Denahy, and City Attorney
Phil Malouff. The first and most comprehen-
sive discussion was between Cheryl Lindner,
owner of the Barista coffee house in La Junta,
and Phil Malouff, City Attorney, who answered
some of her questions. Lindner brought up a
reference to the city’s Economic Development
Plan, and asked if Economic
Development could request a grant. She also
asked about whether the recipient of a grant
from these funds should return any unused part
of the funds. Malouff replied that the Eco-
nomic Development Plan does not at present
exist in written form, and that the return of un-
used grant monies was indeed a very good
question. Lindner also questioned, as did two
of the Council members last week, the section
on capital expenditures. She said that she as-
sumes this document is meant to be a long-term
plan. Malouff agreed, but emphasized that it
is a work in progress which should be expected
to evolve, and that no action of any sort will be
taken without the approval of the City Coun-
cil. Lindner thanked the Board for its work in
presenting the plan. Mike Steeves also spoke
to the question of authority to expend funds
and limitations to expansion. There being no
more respondents, Malouff closed the hearing.
The Board will make revisions and the Coun
cil will work out changes and additions in a
meeting on May 5; then the proposal will be
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Community News
By Bette Mcfarren
Mike Steeves comments on
tourism plan.
reconsidered by the Council on May 17. The City Manager reported a good time with
Pam Denahy, Events Coordinator, reported that visiting representatives from Japanese Tim Klob discusses Early
the 2010 Census is now 67% complete in La tourism. They viewed completion of tennis Settlers' Day plans with
Junta and 69% in Otero County. She also re- court repairs, footings for the new slide at the La Junta City Council.
ported that Southeast Colorado Appreciation city swimming pool, softball fields ready and
Day at the Capitol was well attended, with four in use by various kids’ teams, part timers
hundred burgers served at noon. The Koshares hired for weed control, old Tiger field bleach-
performed native American dances and almost ers transported to the Rodeo Grounds, testing
all Southeastern Colorado communities were for cashiers at the swimming pool, paving of
represented, including Lamar, La Junta, Belmont Avenue, and pouring of a base for
Springfield, Las Animas, Eads, Holly, Man- DeBourgh locker storage. The railroad spur
zanola, Fowler, Sugar City, and Ordway. to Lewis Bolt & Nut should be tied into
Burlington Northern/Santa Fe tracks this
Ordinance No. 1502, Approving the Final Plat week. John Melby and Scott Lane have been
of Ohio Addition, La Junta, Otero County, Col- signed for the airport show. Military landings
orado, was approved on second reading. Matt of Apache helicopters have been cleared for
Valdez was appointed to the La Junta Board of the airport. Old Tiger Field lights, if usable,
Adjustments. will be transferred to new Tiger Field, and
poles will be retired. The new water tanks
Tim Klob on behalf of the Chamber of Com- near completion, only needing paint and for
merce appeared before the City Council to ask the paint to have time to cure. There will be
permission for the Early Settlers’ Day parade no disruption of water service to the city.
to be downtown and the rest of the events to
take place in the City Park, as last year. The
Council approved. Klob thanked the City for
the auxiliary electricity provided last year and
requested more trash cans this year to make
pickup after the event easier. All events will
cease at ten PM, but crews will be cleaning up
until midnight, and again the next morning, on
all adjoining streets. He reported good reac-
tion from the neighbors last year.
Otero Museum was granted their application
for a Special Events Permit for their annual
fund raiser, a wine tasting to be held on Satur-
day, May 15, 2010 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the
Museum complex located at 218 Anderson Av-
enue.
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Community News
Annual Las Animas FBLA
Awards and Officer Installation
Banquet Set for May
From Dalton Gallegos, FBLA Vice-President

character, prepare for useful citizen-

ship, and foster patriotism.”
Dr. Rhoades is a certified True Colors
facilitator and a licensed True Colors
Independent Contractor. He has been
doing extensive research in leader-
ship, human behavior, customer serv-
ice, stress and burnout every since he
started his doctoral degree nearly 30
years ago. “Emphasis on what is the
most effective leadership style has
changed through the years. There are
times when we can look back and see
where we have made a 360° turn in
our thinking of what is the most ef-
fective style,” states Rhoades.
True Colors was developed by Don
Lowry in 1978 based upon the works
of David Keirsey, Myers-Briggs, and
Carl Jung. It is a “simple model of
personality identification for people
of all ages that improves communica-
tion through recognition of a person’s
true character,” according to true-col
Dr. Merle ors.com website.

“When you put the elements of True Colors in

Who are the leaders in the Las Animas High
with the leadership philosophies of such noted
School’s Future Business Leaders of America
people as Peter Drucker, Edward Deming, Tom
(FBLA)? What’s their leadership style? How
Peters, Ken Blanchard, Stephen Covey, and
do they compare with former Presidents of the
Jim Collins, you will be able to select the right
United States and other famous people?
leadership style for the situation and become
These questions will be answered at the Annual
an effective business leader,” states Rhoades.
FBLA Awards Banquet on May 11, 2010 by
Dr. Rhoades spent 40 years as an educator at
Dr. Merle Rhoades, a business consultant, ed-
the secondary and post-secondary levels. He
ucator, trainer, and entrepreneur at the annual
has been both a teacher and an administrator.
FBLA Annual Awards Banquet. The event,
His family has owned several small businesses
which is open to the general public, will be
and he served as the director of a very suc-
held at the Las Animas Elementary School
cessful Small Business Development Center
Cafeteria with the dinner from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
(through the Small Business Administration
and the interactive presentation will begin at
and the Colorado Office of Economic Devel-
6:00 p.m. The cost for the dinner and the pres-
opment) for eight years. He grew up on a farm
entation is $15 per person and reservations
and still has some farming interest. He has
must be made by noon on Monday, May 4, to
held leadership roles at the local, state, and na-
Dalton Gallegos, FBLA Vice President, at 719-
tional levels. He tries to “practice what he
468-6977.
preaches.” One of his former students referred
The presentation, Leadership in Four Colors,
to him as the “business preacher.” He is cur-
will show how business leaders can “develop
rently the President of BBR Incorporated
competent, aggressive business leadership,”
which is a family owned corporation. Many of
which is one of the FBLA goals. “Competency
his techniques are utilized by the employees of
begins by understanding yourself” states
their family owned retail store in Fort Morgan,
Rhoades. “You become an aggressive business
Colorado where high integrity and business
leader when you understand other people.”
Through all of this, “you learn to develop trust ethics are practiced.
and different ways of communicating,” ac-
cording to Rhoades. This leads to the accom-
plishment of another FBLA goal, “Develop

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Community News
Tornados Touchdown in Bent
and Kiowa Counties
By Russ Baldwin

Funnel Spotted in Bent County NWS Picture

The annual season of severe spring weather hit
the ground running last Thursday with multiple
tornado touchdowns in parts of Bent and Kiowa
Counties. There were no reports of injuries or
damage to any buildings, but precautions were
taken in Eads to keep students at the school
while the warnings from the National Weather
Service continued.
As many as five tornadoes on the ground were
reported by the National Weather Service, and
according to some eye witnesses, two spouts
were witnessed at the same time from one storm
cell. The thunderstorms, which created the tor-
nadoes extended from a line stretching between
Bent and Kiowa county and produced hail in
some locations, ranging from golf gall sized
stones to some an inch in diameter. One tornado
passed Eads by three miles to the east, and an-
other crossed over highway 96, just outside of
the community. Another was spotted crossing
over the Bent-/-Kiowa County line.
Most of the storm activity began shortly after
one pm in Bent county and tornado sightings
were reported in Kiowa County shortly after
2pm. Las Animas county reported tornados, hail
and strong winds this past Wednesday evening,
but no injuries or damage was reported from that
storm activity.

A new look for Lamar History

Hoisting Emick Windmill Tower at Lamr Chamber parking lot

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Please send your items to
thelocalbuzz_jburke@yahoo.com or call 719-
336-9601 ask for Joann
BAKE SALE
May 8 8am till 12 - 405 Ash Street, Las Ani-
mas CO Cinnamon Rolls- Nut Breads -Pump-
kin Rolls- Pies- Cakes -Dinner rolls – Cookies
-Candy Turtles We accept Bonus Bucks.
Proceeds to go for various Church projects.
ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE
Lamar United Methodist Women Rummage
Sale Friday, April 30th 8am to 7pm and Sat-
urday, May 1st 8am to 1pm. Donations will
be accepted the week of April 26th.
POETRY CLUB
Third Thursday 4-5 pm at Lamar Library.
SOROSIS WOMEN’S CLUB
Meets 3rd Tuesday. Evenings 7:00 pm.
ARKANSAS VALLEY COIN CLUB
Meets First Tuesday each month 8:00
Arkansas Valley Community Center, 1500 San
Juan Ave., La Junta, CO
HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HEALTH
CENTER
Silver Sneakers Exercises Program Every
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-10:30 am at
Lamar Community College. Exercise to music
is designed to increase muscular strength,
range of movement, and activity of daily liv-
ing skills, Hand held weights, elastic tubing
with handles, and a ball are offered for resist-
ance. A chair is used for seated and standing
support. Participants who have Medicade,
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Buzz About Town
AARP, Humanna and Secure Horizians may
be eligible for FREE membership. All others,
it is $37.12 for 4 months. Call 336-0261 for
information. High Plains Community Health
Center.
FREE SCREENINGS WITH COMMU-
NITY HEALTH WORKER
Community Health Worker can come to your
business or event to provide free health
screenings and education; a free heart risk as-
sessment, blood pressure check, and choles-
terol test. Encourage those around you to
learn more about heart health, good choles-
terol, bad cholesterol and more. Call 336-
0261.
LAMAR RESOURCE AND SENIOR
CENTER - 407 East Olive, Lamar Open
Monday thru Friday 7:30 am - 5pm- 336-4072
Offering; Exercise Classes, pool table, quilt-
ing, crafts, classes, cards and computer
classes.
LAMAR SENIOR CENTER Arthritis
Friendly exercise class 9-10:00am. Healthier
Living Colorado, Chronic disease manage-
ment/caregiver support class, FREE Noon -
2:30 PM.
LAMAR RECREATION DEPARTMENT
- LAMAR COMMUNITY BUILDING
Aerobics 6pm - 3 pm Mondays- Open Gym
daily 6am - 3 pm and 6:30-9pm most days.
HASTY – MCCLAVE BOOSTER CLUB
The Club is looking for funding opportunities.
Any job needing done or assistance at an event
please let us know. Please call 829-4517.
Wiley Community Center - Senior Citizen
exercise class 8-9am Monday, Wednesday and
Fridays.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Third Tuesday A new caregiver support group
is Meeting on the Third Thursday of each
month at 10:00 am in the Lamar Community
Building Conference Room, 610 South 6th.
Street. Family members or friends caring for
individuals with memory loss are welcome to
attend this confidential meeting. Please call
Rhonda at 336-7486 or Marie at 336-7545 for
additional information.
WILEY LIONS CLUB
Meets 1st & 3rd Monday 7:00 pm at Wiley
Community Building.
LAS ANIMAS LIONS
Meet Tuesdays at Noon.
GRIEF SUPPORT
2nd & 4th THURSDAY
Lamar Area Hospice offers Grief support
every 2nd and 4th Thursdays from 6:00 to
7:00 pm at 108 West Olive St, Lamar, CO.
Call for information of feel free to drop in.
Anyone who needs some support through their
grieving process is welcome to come. 336-
2100.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT
3rd Thursday
The newly formed Alzheimer’s support group
will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month.
The meetings are for families of persons living
with Alzheimer’s disease and other concerned
individuals. Meetings will be at the Lamar
Community Building at 10:00am. For more
information, please contact Rhonda Phillips at
336-7486 Ext 135.
LAMAR LOW VISION SUPPORT
GROUP
2nd Thursday
All persons who are legally blind or have low
vision are invited to attend the meetings of the
Low Vision Support Group meetings on the
Second Thursday of each month at the Lamar
Community Building Meeting room from 1-3
pm. For more information, contact Deborah
Houchin, Case Manager Center for Disabili-
ties at 719-546-1271 or Wilma Sykes at 719-
336-4231.
PROWERS COUNTY GENEALOGY
SOCIETY
1st MONDAY
The Prowers County Genealogy Society holds
regular meetings on the first Monday of each
month beginning at 6:00 pm in the Senior
Center in Lamar. The resource Library is open
weekdays from 1:30 – 4:30. Everyone is wel-
come to attend.
SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
2nd Saturday
Southeastern Colorado Genealogical Society
holds regular meetings of the second Saturday
of each month beginning at 2 p.m. in Meeting
Room “B”, Robert Hoag Rawlings Library,
100 Abriendo Ave. Pueblo, CO. Call719-546-
1973 for details. Guests are welcome.
BE HAPPY –
3rd Wednesday The Be Happy group is a new
group who meets every Third Wednesday,
6:30 pm at the St Paul’s Episcopal Church –
200 E. Parmenter, Lamar Co. They have tips
and discussions to Be Happy and stay positive
in this stresses out world. Everyone is wel-
come. For information, call Dianne Trumble
at 688-8113.
BENT HATTERS RED HAT SOCIETY
OF LAS ANIMAS. CO
2nd Friday
The BENT HATTERS meet at Bents Fort Inn
on the Second Friday at 8:30 am. Those inter-
ested in attending or joining are invited to at-
tend. If a different location, it will be published
in The Local Buzz.
Phone: (719)336-9601
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Agricultural News
Cattle Removed from
Logan County Property
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Col-
orado Department of Agriculture’s
Bureau of Animal Protection has
seized 28 head of cattle from a
Logan County livestock owner.
On April 20, 2010, CDA staff in co-
operation with the Logan County
Sheriff’s Office took charge of 28
head of cattle under the Colorado
Animal Protection Act. The cattle
are owned by Gilbert Dean Schu-
man, 57, of Schuman Cattle, LLC.
“Livestock owners have a moral ob-
ligation to provide for the nutritional
needs of the animals in their care; in
our opinion, Mr. Schuman was not
properly caring for these cattle and
they may not have survived much
longer if they were not picked up in
a timely manner,” said Assistant
State Veterinarian, Dr. Nick Striegel.
Schuman is scheduled to appear in
Logan County court on April 28,
2010, at 1:30 a.m. The hearing will
evaluate whether Schuman is an
unfit owner. If Schuman is declared
an unfit owner, ownership of the
cattle will be transferred to CDA.
“At this point, the Department’s top
priority is to take these cattle to a
safe location and ensure they are
properly fed,” said Dr. Striegel.
In a separate investigation, the
Logan County Sheriff’s Office and
CDA staff discovered nearly 80
bovine carcasses in various stages of
decay on the same property in
March 2010. Several of the car-
Scholarship Availabilities
for High School Seniors
Better Business Bureau of Southern
Colorado – The BBB will award a
scholarship to one senior who best
fill their criteria. The information is
in the counseling center at your
school.
Deadline: April 30, 2010
Fellowship Credit Union – If you or
your parents are a member of Fel-
lowship Credit Union, you may
apply for their $250 scholarship.
Deadline: May 9, 2010
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casses were located in a livestock
pond on the property and others
were under mounds of hay. Tests
show the animals died of moderate
to severe malnutrition. In addition,
many of the cattle found alive were
in poor body condition. Sixteen
head of cattle were taken to the Ster-
ling Livestock Commission Com-
pany because their immediate
welfare was in question. One heifer
died and the remaining cattle are im-
proving. Schuman was charged with
16 counts of cruelty to animals.
There are approximately 125 Bu-
reau of Animal Protection (BAP)
agents in Colorado; many are em-
ployees of public and private animal
shelters, and local law enforcement
organizations. The program investi-
gates over 12,000 reports of animal
cruelty and neglect annually in Col-
orado. Species investigated in
FY08/09 include:
• Dogs: 9,543 (78 percent of all
investigations)
• Horses: 1,588 (13 percent of
all investigations)
• Cats: 688 (6 percent of all in-
vestigations)
• Cattle: 38 (.3 percent of all in-
vestigations)
For more information or to file a
cruelty or neglect complain, visit
www.colorado.gov/ag/animals and
click on “Bureau of Animal Protec-
tion.”
Balanced Man Scholarship – To be
considered for this scholarship, ap-
plicants must demonstrate leader-
ship, scholarship, athletic ability and
chivalry. Applicants must be an in-
coming male freshman to CSU with
at least a 3.0 GPA and have partici-
pated in extra-curricular activities.
Applications are available at
http://sigep.colostate.edu/bms
Deadline: June 16, 2010
April 26, 2010
Sports News
LCC’s Janae England Selected for
All-Colorado Academic Team
Members of the Colorado State
Legislature, the State Board for
Community Colleges and Occupa-
tional Education, and Colorado
Community College System em-
ployees met to honor member col-
leges’ selections for the Phi Theta
Kappa 2010 All-Colorado Aca-
demic Team. Nominated by club
sponsors David Northrup and Kelly
Emick, Janae England represented
LCC as its sole recipient this year.
LCC Runnin’ Lopes Baseball Team
Earns 2010 Championship
Sweeps Seward County Community College
on Wednesday
With McCook Community Col-
lege’s victory over Western Ne-
braska Community College on
Wednesday, the Lamar Community
College Runnin’ Lopes clinched the
2010 Empire Conference champi-
onship. LCC’s conference record
stands at 21-5 with four more games
to play against Western Nebraska
this weekend. Western Nebraska is
now 14-10 in conference with six
games left to play. Only the top four
teams in conference make the play-
offs, and LCC will host the fourth
place team on May 7th and 8th in
Lamar, CO. This conference title
makes it the eighth in this decade.
The Lopes were conference cham-
She stands with Lamar Community
College President John Marrin,
State Senators Ken Kester (District
2) and Greg Brophy (District 1) and
Mark Phillips, an aide to State Rep-
resentative Cory Gardner (District
63) in photo.
The honor includes several substan-
tial gifts for awardees including a
$10,000 renewable transfer scholar-
ship to Johnson & Wales University,
a $1,035 scholarship for Regis Uni-
pions in 2001-07, and now 2010.
The 21st ranked Runnin’ Lopes kept
their winning ways going on
Wednesday with a sweep of Seward
County Community College. LCC
won game one 4-3 with Joe Wahl
(6-1) picking up the victory with six
innings pitched and only one earned
run. Brandon Ward-Hersee came in
to pitch the seventh inning, striking
out all three batters and picking up
his nation leading 20th save of the
year. At the plate Max Milot and
Eric Dorton each had two hits.
LCC won game two by a score of 8-
3. Justin Angel (2-0) pitched five
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versity, Microsoft Office 2007/Win-
dows 7 software, tote bag, laptop
sleeve, backpack, and supplies. The
event and items are underwritten
and/or provided by the Credit Union
of Colorado, Motorola, Microsoft
Education, Regis University and
Johnson & Wales University.
Janae England is currently obtaining
her Associate of Science at LCC.
She will pursue a dual degree in Ag
Business and Animal Science at
Colorado State University next fall.
Her interest in agriculture stems
from her many jobs on the family
farm that involve livestock and ani-
mal production. England was born
and raised in Lamar and has always
an active member of her church.
She is currently working as a legal
assistant for a John Gehlhausen,
P.C. in Lamar. On campus, Janae is
a member of Phi Theta Kappa, Ag
Club and leader of the college’s Fel-
lowship of Christian Students. Her
passions include serving God, bar-
rel racing, and cooking.
innings with five hits and zero
earned runs. Forrest Klausmeier
and R.J. Salvi both pitched scoreless
innings in the sixth and seventh in-
nings respectively. At the plate, the
Lopes had eight hits with Max Milot
and Travis Hayes both picking up
two hits apiece.
The Lopes are currently 38-9 over-
all and 21-5 in conference. The
Lopes have six games left on their
regular schedule with four confer-
ence games against Western Ne-
braska and two games versus
Seward County next Wednesday.
Phone: (719)336-9601
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The Local Buzz
POLICE & SHERIFF REPORTS
10L-03231 Alarm 06:59:21 04/19/10 D Reid
OHS False Alarm.
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Case#: 10L-03232 Officer: Pierce Date: Mon
Apr 19 11:02:44 MDT 2010 Code Enforce-
ment Officers were dispatched to the 300
block of Sunset Drive on a report of a DOA
cat. Upon the arrival of the officer the cat was
removed and properly disposed of.
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Case#: 10L-03233 Officer: Pierce Date: Mon
Apr 19 10:59:32 MDT 2010 E:Admin report.
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Case#:10L-03234 Officer:N. Losa Date:Mon
Apr 19 13:37:00 MDT 2010 An officer con-
tacted Demetri Melgosa 23 of Lamar, who was
confirmed to have an active warrant. Subject
was arrested and taken to PCJ, where he is held
on a $500.00 any type bond.
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Case#: 10L-03235 Officer: Pierce Date: Mon
Apr 19 12:28:30 MDT 2010 Code Enforce-
ment Officers were dispatched to the 1200
block of South Main on a report of a dog run-
ning at large. Upon the arrival of the officer the
dog was taken to the shelter. There were no
tags on the dog.
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Case#: 10L-03236 Officer: Pierce Date: Mon
Apr 19 16:13:20 MDT 2010 Code Enforce-
ment Officers were dispatched to the 1000
block of South 1st street on a report of a code
violation. The owner of the property was con-
tacted and asked to clean up the junk and de-
bris.
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Case#: 10L-03237 Officer: R. Maias Date:
Mon Apr 19 15:04:03 MDT 2010 Officers
were dispatched to the 600 block of South
Main Street in regards to possible disturbance.
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tacted and advised of the incident.
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Case#: 10L-03245 Officer: J. Rodriguez
Date: Mon Apr 19, 2010 An officer spoke with
a citizen about littering issues. The questions
were answered for the citizen.
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Case#:10L-03244 Officer: Pierce Date: Mon
Apr 19 17:09:17 MDT 2010 Code Enforce-
ment Officers were dispatched to the 600
block of North 9th street on a report of a dog
in a trap. Upon the arrival of the officer the
dog was returned to its owner and a written
warning issued for LMC 7-6-720 running at
large.
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Case#: 10L-03246 Officer: Pierce Date: Mon
Apr 19 17:06:55 MDT 2010 Code Enforce-
ment Officers were dispatched to the 900
block of South 6th street on a report of a dog
at large. Upon the arrival of the officer the dog
was captured and taken to the shelter. There
were no tags on the dog.
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Case#:10L-03247 Officer:E.Payne
Date:04-19-10 Officers responded to 4th and
Olive on a report of a young child walking
around alone. Officers were unable to locate
the child.
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Case#:10L-03248 Officer:Payne Date:Mon
Apr 19 21:09:16 MDT 2010 Officers con-
tacted Valerie Munoz (28) of Lamar in the
1600 Block S. 11th St. Subject was arrested
on an active Prowers County warrant for fail-
ure to appear. Subject is being held on a $500
bond.
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Case#:10L-03249 Officer:E.Payne
Date:04-19-10 Officers responded to 10th and
Logan on a report of a dirt bike on the road.
Officers were unable to contact the motorcy-
cle.
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Case#: 10L-03250 Officer: J. Rodriguez
Date: Mon Apr 19, 2010: An officer responded
Officers cited a juvenile for harassment.
to the 400 block of N. 3rd St. on a report of a
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juvenile. The officer spoke with the teenager
Case#:10L-03238 Officer:T Cope Date:Mon
and parents about their differences. The
Apr 19 13:50:39 MDT 2010
teenager agreed to listen to her parents.
Officers were contacted by telephone in re-
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gards to a possible stolen IPOD. Estimated
Case#: 10L-03251 Officer: J. Rodriguez
loss of property is $150.
Date: Mon Apr 19, 2010: An officer responded
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to the 1600 block of S. 11th St. on a report of
Case#:10L-03239 Officer:N. Losa Date:Mon
loud music. The subject was contacted who
Apr 19 13:47:55 MDT 2010 An officer re-
had the music turned up while cleaning. The
sponded to the Lamar Public Library on a re-
music was turned down.
port of a fall. The subject contacted stated he
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was okay and declined medical attention.
Case#:10L-03252 Officer: Stone Date: 4-
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19-2010: Officers dispatched to the 200 block
Case#: 10L-03240 Officer: Pierce Date: Mon
of South Mullen Street on a report of a fight.
Apr 19 14:45:17 MDT 2010 Code Enforce-
Upon arrival officers arrested Keith Miller for
ment Officers were dispatched to the 600
3rd degree assault.
block of North 9th street on a report of a dog
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in a trap. Upon the arrival of the officers the
Case#: 10L-03253 Officer: J. Curtis Date: Tue
dog was removed and taken to the shelter.
Apr 20, 2010 Officers responded to the 1500
There were no tags on the dog.
block of South 13th Street on a report of an
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alarm. Officers found no criminal activity.
Case#: 10L-03241 Officer: J. Rodriguez
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Date: Mon Apr 19, 2010 An officer spoke with
Case#: 10L-03254 Officer: J. Sherrill
a citizen who was receiving prank phone calls
Date: 04/20/2010 Officers responded to the
in the 600 block of Savage Ave. The citizen
700 block of S. Mullen St. on a report of a dis-
wanted to know how to track the calls.
turbance. Officers were advised of an un-
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wanted party at a residence. The party agreed
Case#: 10L-03242 Officer: Pierce Date: Mon
to leave the residence without incident.
Apr 19 16:07:01 MDT 2010 Code Enforce-
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ment Officers were dispatched to the 100
Case#: 10L-03255 Officer: J. Sherrill
block of North 10th street on a report of a
Date: 04/20/2010Officers conducted a busi-
chicken at large. Upon the arrival of the officer
ness check in the 100 block of Mill St .The
the chicken was captured and relocated outside
business was found to be secure and no crim-
of the city limits.
inal activity was observed.
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Case#: 10L-03243 Officer: J. Rodriguez
Case#: 10L-03256 Officer: J. Sherrill
Date: Mon Apr 19, 2010 : An officer was dis-
Date: 04/20/2010Officers conducted a busi-
patched to a report of children playing in the
ness check in the 500 block of E. Olive St .
street. The babysitter and parent were con-
The business was found to be secure and no
criminal activity was observed.
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Case#: 10L-03257 Officer: J. Curtis Date: Tue
Apr 20, 2010Business Check
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Case#:10L-03258 Officer: Stone Date: 4-20-
2010 Business check
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Case#: 10L-03259 Officer: J. Curtis Date: Tue
Apr 20, 2010 Business Check
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Case#: 10L-03260 Officer: J. Curtis Date: Tue
Apr 20, 2010 : Voluntary Contact
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Case#: 10L-03261 Officer: J. Sherrill
Date: 04/20/2010Officers conducted business
checks in the 100 block of S. Main St . The
businesses were found to be secure and no
criminal activity was observed.
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Case#: 10L-03262 Officer: J. Sherrill
Date: 04/20/2010Officers conducted business
checks in the 200 block of S. Main St . The
businesses were found to be secure and no
criminal activity was observed.
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Case#: 10L-03263 Officer: J. Sherrill
Date: 04/20/2010 Officers conducted business
checks in the 300 block of S. Main St . The
businesses were found to be secure and no
criminal activity was observed.
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Case#:10L-03264 Officer: Stone Date: 4-20-
2010 Business check.
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Case#:10L-03265 Officer: Stone Date: 4-20-
2010 Business check
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Case#: 10L-03266 Officer: G. Ibarra Date:
Tue Apr 20 13:30:51 MDT 2010 Officers re-
sponded to the 900 blk of Bishop St on a report
of fight with a knife. Officers arrested Pedro
Lozano, 37, for 1st degree assault and other re-
lated charges. Pedro is being held on no bond
at PCJ.
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Case#:10L-03267 Officer:N. Losa Date:Tue
Apr 20 14:38:22 MDT 2010 An officer re-
sponded to the 300 block of S. 7th St , on a re-
port of a parking problem. The officer was
able to contact the owner of the vehicle owner
in regards to the parking problem.
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Case#:10L-03268 Officer:T. Cope Date:Tue
Apr 20 14:35:46 MDT 2010 An officer re-
sponded to the 400 block of Oak Dr , on a re-
port of identity theft. This matter is currently
under investigation.
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Case#: 10L-03269 Officer: Pierce Date: Tues
Apr 20 12:47:52 MDT 2010 Code Enforce-
ment Officers were dispatched to Wal-Mart for
a donation of dog food. The food was taken to
the shelter for use.
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Case#: 10L-03270 Officer: Pierce Date: Tues
Apr 20 12:50:23 MDT 2010Code Enforce-
ment Officers were dispatched to the 200
block of Parkway Drive on a report of a bark-
ing dog. Officers were not able to locate the
dog and the RP was not available to show the
location of the dog.
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10L-03271 VOL CONTACT
10:03:17 04/20/10 E Herrera ACT
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Case#: 10L-03272 Officer: Pierce Date: Tues
Apr 20 12:53:36 MDT 2010 Code Enforce-
ment Officers were dispatched to the area of
13th and South Canal on a report of a DOA
cat. Upon the arrival of the officer the cat was
removed and properly disposed of.
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Case#:10L-03273 Officer:T. Cope Date:Tue
Apr 20 14:44:30 MDT 2010 An officer re-
sponded to the 300 block of S. 7th St , on re-
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port of a parking problem. The officer later
arrested two subjects for possession of mari-
juana and intent of distribution of marijuana.
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Case#: 10L-03276 Officer: J. Rodriguez
Date: Tue Apr 20, 2010 An officer was ad-
vised of a traffic offense that occurred on Sav-
age Avenue . The subject was no longer in the
area.
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Case#: 10L-03274 Officer: J. Rodriguez
Date: Tue Apr 20, 2010: An officer was dis-
patched to the 1100 block of Parkview Ave. on
a report of loud music. The high school sen-
iors were having a barbecue and were advised
to turn the music down.
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Case#:10L-03275 Officer:A Medina Date:Tue
Apr 20 15:55:05 MDT 2010 Vin Inspection
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Case#: 10L-03277 Officer: J. Rodriguez
Date: Tue Apr 20, 2010 An officer was con-
tacted by a citizen who was involved in a
minor traffic accident. The citizen was given
information on how to report the accident on-
line.
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Case#: 10L-03278 Officer: Pierce Date: Tues
Apr 20 2010Code Enforcement Officers ob-
served a dog at large in the 500 block of West
Washington street . Officers contacted the
owner and issued a citation for LMC# 7-6-720
Running at Large.
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10L-03279 Domestic Violence 14:15:05
04/20/10 C Miller OHS Officers were called
to 400 block E College Rd on a report of a do-
mestic violence in progress. Officers issued
an emergency protection order.
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10L-03281 Civil Standby 14:47:13 04/20/10
Raymundo Macias ACT
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Case#: 10L-03280 Officer: Downing
Date:4-20-2010 Administrative Inventory Re-
port
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Case#:10L-03282 Officer: Pierce Date: Tues
Apr 20 15:40:49 MDT 2010 Code Enforce-
ment Officers observed a dog at large in the
600 block of East Cedar. The dog was secured
back into its yard and the owner given a warn-
ing.
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Case#: 10L-03284 Officer: J. Rodriguez
Date: Tue Apr 20, 2010 An officer was dis-
patched to the 900 block of S. 1st St. for a civil
standby. The property was exchanged without
incident.
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Case#: 10L-03283 Officer: Pierce
Date:04/20/10 Code Enforcement Officers
were dispatched to the area of Main and Lee
Ave on a report of a dog at large. Upon the ar-
rival of the officer the dog was captured and
taken to the shelter. There were no tags on the
dog.
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Case#: 10L-03285 Officer: Pierce Date: Tues
Apr 20 17:32:41 MDT 2010 : Code Enforce-
ment Officers observed a dog at large in the
area of Main and Lynn Street . The dog was
captured and taken to the shelter for impound-
ment until the owners can be contacted.
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Case#: 10L-03286 Officer: J. Rodriguez
Date: Tue Apr 20, 2010 An officer was dis-
patched to Memorial Dr. on a report of an er-
ratic driver. The driver was contacted who
stated she was just looking at the scenery.
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Case#:10L-03287 Officer:E.Payne Date:04-
20-2010:Officers responded to a possible do-
mestic violence at the 10 Block of North Main
. Officers were unable to locate described par-
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ties.
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Case#:10L-03288 Officer:E.Payne
Date:04-20-2010Officers responded to an
alarm at 100 Block Lee Ave. Building was se-
cure and responsible was notified.
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Case#:10L-03289 Officer: Stone Date: 4-20-
2010 Officers placed a knife taken off of a ju-
venile during a traffic stop into evidence for
safe keeping.
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Case#: 10L-03290 Officer: J. Sherrill
Date: 04/20/2010 Officers were contacted in
the 500 block of S. Main St. in regards to prop-
erty a citizen wished to turn in. Officers con-
tacted the property owner and placed the
property in a locker for safe keeping.
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Case#: 10L-03291 Officer: J. Sherrill
Date: 04/21/2010 Officers conducted a busi-
ness check in the 3600 block of S. Main St .
The business was found to be secure and no
criminal activity was observed.
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Case#: 10L-03292 Officer: J. Sherrill
Date: 04/21/2010 Officers conducted a busi-
ness check in the 500 block of Commercial St
. The business was found to be secure and no
criminal activity was observed.
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Case#:10L-03293 Officer: Stone Date: 4-
21-2010 Voluntary contact
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Case#: 10L-03294 Officer: J. Sherrill
Date: 04/21/2010 Officers conducted a busi-
ness check in the 900 block of W. Beech St .
The business was found to be secure and no
criminal activity was observed.
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Case#: 10L-03295 Officer: J. Sherrill
Date: 04/21/2010 Officers conducted a busi-
ness check in the 600 block of E. Parmenter St
. The business was found to be secure and no
criminal activity was observed.
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Case#: 10L-03296 Officer: J. Sherrill Date:
04/21/2010 Officers conducted a business
check in the 300 block of E. Olive St . The
business was found to be secure and no crim-
inal activity was observed.
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Case#:10L-03297 Officer: Stone Date: 4-21-
2010 Business check
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Case#:10L-03298 Officer:J. Padia Date:Wed
Apr 21 05:52:30 MDT 2010 Business checks
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10P-1177 Courthouse Security Incident
08:31:07 04/20/10 B Settles OHS Dep. Settles
arrested Alexander J. Aguilra,19, of Lamar at
the Prowers County Courthouse on a warrant
for Failure to Comply out of Prowers County
District Court bond set at $20,000,and a war-
rant out of Baca County Court for Failure to
Appear bond set at $300. Aguilera is being
held at the Prowers County Jail.
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10P-1178 Processing Civil Paper 09:50:27
04/20/10 S Zordel OHS
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10P-1179 Court Mittimus 13:26:41 04/20/10
M Ruiz OHS Alan Dean Hamilton of Holly
began serving an 8 month sentence for Assault
in the Third Degree.
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10P-1180 Processing Civil Paper 16:48:41
04/20/10 K Reed OHS
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10P-1181 Wanted Person 17:35:40 04/20/10
JE Weisenhorn CAA Deputies arrested Wes-
ley Esquivel in the 500 blk of W Oak St on a
Prowers County CICJIS warrant for second
degree burglary, criminal mischief, harass-
ment, and domestic violence. Esquivel is being
held without bond.
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10P-1182 PD Accident 18:56:34 04/20/10 P
Silva CCI Deputy Silva was dispatched to the
7000 Blk of Hwy 50 on a report of a Traffic
Hazard. Deputy was told that a semi-truck had
knocked down a pole, and it was in the lane of
traffic. Deputy located pole, and waited for
CDOT to arrive so they could remove the pole.
The driver was contacted at the North Port and
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10P-1183 Theft 19:36:44 04/20/10 P Silva
INA Deputy Silva was dispatched to the 300
Blk of North 9th Street, Holly, on a report of a
lost or stolen cell phone.
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10P-1184 Business Check 21:50:19 04/20/10
P Silva NCR Deputy Silva did business checks
in Holly.
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10P-1185 Court Mittimus 22:00:52 04/20/10
D Ausbun OHS Steven Rigsby of kit Carson
turned himself in to begin serving a 5 day sen-
tence for driving under revocation.
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Case#:10L-03299 Officer:Kenny Davis
Date:04/21/2010 Code enforcement officer re-
sponded to 206 E Parkway Dr. concerning a
barking complaint. Officer left a door tag con-
cerning the violation.
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Case#:10L-03300 Officer:T Cope Date:Wed
Apr 21 13:52:34 MDT 2010
Lamar Police Dog was used to sniff the jail at
Prowers County Jail. Lamar Police Dog did
alert to possible presence of illegal narcotics.
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Case#: 10L-03301 Officer: Pierce
Date:04/21/10 Code Enforcement Officers
observed two dogs at large in the area of
27700 Quail Ridge Drive . Officers placed the
dog back into their kennel and left a door tag
for the owners.
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Case#: 10L-03302 Officer: Pierce
Date:04/21/10 : Code Enforcement Officers
observed two dogs at large in the 27500 block
of Quail Ridge Drive . The dogs were fol-
lowed back to their residence and a door tag
left for the owners.
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Case#: 10L-03303 Officer: Pierce
Date:04/21/10 Code Enforcement Officers
observed two dogs at large in the area of Me-
morial Drive and Quail Ridge Drive . The
dogs owner was contacted and advised that the
dogs need to be kept on their property and not
allowed to run free.
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Case#:10L-03304 Officer: N Losa
Date:Wed Apr 21 13:55:55 MDT 2010
Officers responded to the 100 block of N. 12th
Street on a report of a possible domestic in
progress. Officers were advised just a verbal
argument occurred and one of the involved
partied already left.
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Case#:10L-03305 Officer:N. Losa Date:Wed
Apr 21 14:37:48 MDT 2010 An officer re-
sponded to the 200 block of Maxwell St , on a
report of a disturbance. Officers arrested Mar-
vin Leatherman 50 of Lamar. Marvin is held
at PCJ on $1,500.00.
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Case#: 10L-03306 Officer: Pierce Date: Wed
Apr 21 2010 Code Enforcement Officers were
dispatched to the area of Cedar Hills on a re-
port of a skunk in a yard. Upon the arrival of
the officer the skunk was removed and prop-
erly disposed of.
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Case#: 10L-03307 Officer: J. Rodriguez
Date: Wed Apr 21, 2010 An officer was dis-
patched to the 1700 block of S. 10th St. for a
welfare check. The officer spoke with the sub-
ject who stated she was okay and refused serv-
ices.
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10L-03308 Administrative report 14:59:23
April 26, 2010
04/21/10 ACT Media Release: Admin
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10L-03309 VIN Inspection 15:06:19 04/21/10
J Jenkins OHS VIN INSPECTION
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Case#: 10L-03310 Officer: J Jenkins Date:
Wed Apr 21, 2010 An officer responded to the
1700 block of South Tenth Street for a possi-
ble overdose. The subject was transported to
PMC.
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Case#: 10L-03311 Officer: J. Rodriguez
Date: Wed Apr 21, 2010 An officer spoke with
a citizen reference a theft of electricity. It was
determined that the subjects had permission to
use the electrical outlet.
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10L-03312 Fingerprinting 15:51:45 04/21/10 J
Rodriguez OHS Fingerprints
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Case#: 10L-03313 Officer: J Jenkins Date:
Wed Apr 21, 2010 Officers responded to the
100 block of West Maple Street for a two ve-
hicle non-injury accident. Vehicle 1 sustained
no damage. Vehicle 2 sustained an estimated
$2,500 damage.
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Case#: 10L-03314 Officer: Pierce
Date:04/21/10 Code Enforcement Officers
were dispatched to the 1300 block of South
10th street on a report of a dog at large. Upon
the arrival of the officer the dog owner had al-
ready picked the dog up.
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10L-03315 Animal Problem 16:34:38
04/21/10 K Davis ACT
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Case#: 10L-03316 Officer: J Jenkins Date:
Wed Apr 21, 2010 An officer responded to the
400 block of North Third Street for a 911 hang
up. The officer contacted the resident and
found everything was okay.
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Case#: 10L-03317 Officer: J Jenkins Date:
Wed Apr 21, 2010 An officer responded to the
800 block of Yucca for a welfare check. The
subject was transported to PMC to speak with
Mental Health.
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Case#: 10L-03318 Officer: J. Rodriguez
Date: Wed Apr 21, 2010 Officers responded to
the 200 block of S. Main St. to assist the am-
bulance with a medical call. The subject was
treated on scene.
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Case#:10L-03319 Officer: Stone Date: 4-21-
2010 Officers observed a semi at the inter-
section of Main Street and Oak Street with its
flashers on. When Officer exited his patrol car
the semi started up and left.
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Case#:10L-03320 Officer: Stone Date: 4-22-
2010 Officers dispatched to the 200 block of
South Mullen Street on a report of criminal
trespass. Upon arrival officers found two ve-
hicles had been entered and items stolen. Esti-
mated value of lost is about $300.00.
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Public Notice
INVITATION FOR BIDS
Bent County will receive Bids for the Valley-Wide Health Systems Las Animas Health
Clinic addition and remodeling of the clinic (CDBG B-09-DY-08-0001) located at 245
Vine, Las Animas, Colorado until May 5, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. Mountain at the Bent
County Commissioners’ Office, 725 Bent Avenue, Las Animas, Colorado at which time
and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bids are invited upon the several items and quantities of work as follows:
Please provide
Item 1. Excavation and Grading
Item 2. Concrete
Item 3. Carpentry and Case Work
Item 4. Roofing
Item 5. Mechanical
Item 6. Electrical
Item 7. Plumbing
Contractor does not need to itemize these trades in the Base Bid Total. Bidders may
be required by the Owner to submit a summary of previous work experience in the
area of the proposed project and a statement of financial responsibility when such a
submission is deemed necessary. The Owner may also conduct any investagations it
deems necessary to determine the Bidder’s performance capabilities. All work on this
contract is to be completed within 220 calendar days after order to commence con-
struction.
Contract documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications, are on file at
the office of Bent County Courthouse, Human Resources, 725 Bent Ave., Las Animas,
CO 81054. Phone: (719) 456-1600.
Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained by depositing $100 with Bent for
each set of documents so obtained. Each such deposit will be refunded if the Draw-
ings and Contract Documents are returned in good condition within ten (10) days after
Bid opening.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on April 24, 2010 at the
Bent County Health Care Center located at 215 Maple Avenue in Las Animas, Col-
orado. A site tour to follow.
A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of Bent County negotiable U.S.
Government bonds (at par value) or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder
and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bid shall
be submitted with each Bid.
Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set
forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project, and that the Contractor
must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated
against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
In the event that the bidder anticipates hiring employees to work on this job, the bidder
should contact the local Workforce Center for qualified candidates.
Prior to the awarding of the Contract, the Bent County Commissioners may defer its
decision for a period of (30) days from the date of the opening of Bids but may extend
a responsible time period for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the
qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract.
Date: April 9, 2010 Signed: Bent County
By Bill Long
Title Chairman, Bent County Commissioners
Phone: (719)336-9601
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Beginning in Lamar will be commensurate Call 336-1666
salary for new hires 21 or 1 ½ Bath,
Must own your own with education, experi- older. High School Central Heat and Air
guitar Beginner to
Advanced
ence and qualifications. diploma or GED required.
The Lamar Utilities Board We will provide orienta-
Tenant pays electric Pets
$625 per month,
Call 719-688-4972 offers a competitive bene- tion and diversified train- $625 Deposit
Malcolm Sanders fit package. Pre-employ- ing. Paid from first day of FOUND DOG
No Smoking – No Pets
ment drug and alcohol training and free meals. 719-537-6261 – Home
Help Wanted testing is required. $75.00 gas reimbursement 719-688-6261 - Cell
Found female bob tail
black and white dog
for a 60 mile commute to vicinity of the school in Holly.
Case Manager- must be a Resumes and applications work. Apply to Human re- ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE Please contact Second Chance
well spoken, people will be accepted until sources CBR YOUTH- Lamar United Methodist Women Animal Rescue to claim
oriented person. May 10, 2010 and can be CONNECT 28071 Hwy Rummage Sale 719-931-0006
Friday, April 30th 8am to 7pm and
Bachelor Degree required mailed to Lamar Light & 109 P O Box 681 La Saturday, May 1st
Apply in person- Power 100 North Second Junta, CO 81050 EOE 8am to 1pm.
Southeastern Street, Lamar, CO or Donations will be accepted the
week of April 26th.
Developmental Services
1111 So 4th – Lamar Co
emailed to
helen.martinez@lamarlp.com.
For Sale MALE PUG lost in Lamar, has col-
lar no tags 688-0964 tan
and black muzzle
GREAT TOWN HOME THIS DOG HAS BEEN FOUND
Lamar Utilities Board is 98 Dodge Stratus. STYLE UNITS Thank you, Donna Emick
an Equal Opportunity Good Car!! ON SITE Animal Coordinator
NOW HIRING MANAGEMENT Second Chance Animal Rescue
Employer For details call 688-8172 ENJOY YOUR
Foundation
OWN BACK YARD
Men and Women who de- Help Wanted AFFORDABLE
sire to earn a potential of Service writer for Ports to 2 & 3 BEDROOM UNITS
Plains Shop. Experience SOME WITH
$400 per week with Excel spreadsheets a MISSING DOG
No experience needed BASEMENTS
MUST! Country Home on STORAGE – GARAGE Missing Black & White male
Training Provided Parts knowledge, customer 2-3 acres RENTED SEPERATELY Australian Sheppard Mix..
719-336-3230 service, attention to details 4 Bedroom 2 bath YOU PAY He has 1 blue eye and
719-691-9998 and working with inventory 1 brown eye.
Must Sell ELECTRICITY ONLY
would be very helpful. GROVER Goes by the name Sancho.
Apply in person in the Con- 719-688-3330 Please call 691-1713 if found.
MANAGEMENT
venience Store at Ports to 1-719-36-9438 *REWARD*
Plains Travel Plaza.
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Community News
Lamar Elks Honor Students
of the Month
By Russ Baldwin
Korbyn Montgomery, son of
Russ and Shirley Anderson.
The Lamar Middle School March Student of
the Month is 8th grader Korbyn Montgomery,
son of Russ and Shirley Anderson. Korbyn’s
main sports focus this year has been football,
and he’s been actively involved in church, in-
cluding decorating St. Francis de Sales
Catholic Church during the holiday celebra-
tions. He enjoys chess as well as sports, build-
ing things and bouncing on his trampoline.
Korbyn’s favorite subject in school is math.
He plans to attend college to become an ac-
countant. Family time for Korbyn is spent
watching movies, going to church, yardwork
and walking with his mom. His favorite say-
ing is, “The only thing to fear is fear itself.”
Good luck next year as you head to high
school, Korbyn!
Sierra Vazquez , daughter of
Clara and Johnny Vazquez.
Sierra Vazquez is also a March Student of the
Month at Lamar Middle School. An 8th
grader, Sierra is daughter of Clara and Johnny
Vazquez. She enjoys volleyball, basketball,
track and is on the student council. Sierra con-
tinues to be active in school and out and has
volunteered time helping with summer school.
Her favorite subjects are English and social
studies. She plans to attend college to become
a physical therapist, specializing in children.
Sierra spends time with family by enjoying
barbecues and watching movies. She enjoys
spending time with her friends as well as
spending time dancing.
Sierra’s favorite saying is, “Our deepest fear is
not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is
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that we are powerful beyond measure. It’s our
light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
You’re playing small does not serve the world,
there is nothing enlightened about shrinking so
that others won’t feel insecure around you.”
Ashley Snyder the of daughter of
Matt and Jennifer Snyder
Lamar seventh grader Ashley Snyder is the
Lamar Middle School Student of the Month
for February. She’s the of daughter of Matt
and Jennifer Snyder and has been actively in-
volved in many activities this year including
volleyball, basketball, band and track, where
she is quite the trickster!Other activities Ash-
ley enjoys are sewing, riding bikes, scrap-
booking, playing the piano and flute. She is
one busy girl! Ashley’s favorite classes are
math and science. She wants to go to college
to study to become a fashion designer. She
spends time with her family taking vacations,
playing games and enjoying dinners together.
Her favorite saying is, “the struggles make you
stronger, and the changes make you wiser.”
Thanks Ashley, and have a great 2010 school
year at LMS.
Adam Wertin son of Henry Wertin
and he has six brothers
and three sisters.
Adam Wertin is the son of Henry Wertin and
he has six brothers and three sisters. Adam re-
ally enjoys his Ag Welding and Ag technology
courses. He’s active in the FFA, holding the
office of treasurer. Adam has also earned his
FFA Greenhand degree. He attends church at
St. Frances de Sales, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catholic Church, and likes to plan disk golf
and ride bikes in his free time. After graduat-
ing this year, Adam will attend college at Col-
orado State University-Pueblo, where he will
major on Construction Management.
Phone: (719)336-9601