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HOT TOPICS LOCAL NEWS COMMUNITY EVENTS Volume 5, Number 37 October 28, 2015 SUBSCRIPTIONONLY $60/year Thur Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue home delivery OFFER!JOURNAL ALERTS CLASSIFIED PUBLIC NOTICES Hi 59o Hi 55o Hi 67o Hi 75o Hi 77o Hi 72o Lo 39o Lo 33o Lo 33o Lo 37o Lo 44o Lo 41o ✓ YES we are still FREE Online! ✓ YES we are still FREE at Local Drops! ✓ YES we are now offering home delivery City Resolution Will Divert Funds from PCDI for your convenience at only $60 per year! Contact us at (719) 336-9095 for more information or A resolution passed by the Lamar City Council during their October 26th meeting email us at theprowersjournal.com called for funds normally earmarked for Prowers County Development Incorporated in the 2016 city budget, to be redirected for community development to be used in conjunc- tion with the city’s Main Street Program. The City of Lamar and Prowers County have shared the costs of funding PCDI for several years, each with a $50,000 contribution. FIXEDFFIIXED RATERATE LLOANSLOANOANS The council, with one nay vote from Anne Marie Crampton, approved the resolution to with our own mortgage company divert funding for next year. City Administrator, John Sutherland, said the discussion about funding is not new, “We’ve Visit had this same discussion for each of the three years I’ve been here and I know it’s been on-going www.gnbmortgage.com longer than that. The council is unhappy with the lack of results from the city’s annual invest- or Stop by ment. We’ve reached the point where we feel more could be done if we kept that funding right here.” He added that individually, the council would welcome an opportunity to participate in a county-wide effort if there was some economic development gain. 204 S. 4th St. 336.4381 Lamar, Colorado Visit Us @ theprowersjournal.com or Call 336-9095 www.valleynationallamar.com When asked if the funding would be used to augment a salary or pay for a city eco- nomic developer, similar to the position formerly held by Shawna Hodge, Sutherland re- plied, “That is exactly what last night’s resolution stated.” The council, he continued, left the door open with that resolution to further joint cooperation if it results in something Shopping for meaningful. He added that during annual budget discussions we look at the county over joint PCDI funding and we struggle with its fate, how to make it work or reboot it and a Mortgage? out of frustration both entities just continue to put money in. Sutherland said that faced with a tight budget, the council decided to do something different. He said he is unaware Anna Carere, Agent We have a great selection. State Farm Agent of any changes in a mission statement or hiring direction for a new PCDI executive di- As life changes, so do your 701 S Main St needs. Let State Farm Bank ® Lamar, CO 81052 Bus: 719-336-5212 help with a mortgage that fits rector that might be developed in light of the lack of funding. The city and council had your life and your budget. Let us NMLS #139716, NMLS MLO #320639 MLO License #100033307 help you make the right move. been working with the PCDI board on developing some new hiring guidelines for a future Bank with a Good Neighbor.® CALL ME TODAY FOR permanent director. The PCDI board met in regular session today, and held an executive MORE INFORMATION. session regarding the resolution and funding, but took no action at this point.

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206 S. Fifth St. – Lamar, CO 81052 Call (719) 336-9095 or visit theprowersjournal.com Derek & Angela 719.336.9011 Riner 119 S. Main St. – Holly, CO 81047 Obituaries 719.537.6229 Horber Funeral Chapel Lois M. Dale - January 17, 1926 – October 22, 2015 - A celebration of life for Granada 404 Locust Ave. – Las Animas, CO 81054 719.456.1339 Toll Free 888.336.9011 resident, Lois M. Dale, will be held at 2pm on Saturday, October 31st at Christ the King Fellowship Calvary Chapel located at 12015 Irma Drive in Northglenn, Colorado. In hon- valleymemorialfc.com – [email protected] oring Lois’ wishes, cremation will take place and there will be a private family interment of the ashes at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lamar Area Hospice either direct or in care of the funeral home office. Get your FREE copy of Anita M. Gonzales - May 3, 1949 – October 25, 2015 - A celebration of life for longtime The Prowers Journal Lamar resident, Anita Gonzales will be held at 10:00 AM Friday October 30, 2015 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Reverend Stephen Olamolu will Get the latest And each Wednesday at be the celebrant and burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar. A rosary service local news these local businesses: for Anita will be held prior to the Mass at 9:30 AM at the Catholic Church led by Deacon everyday! Tank & Tummy Allan Medina. Visitation for Anita will be held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Thursday Octo- Be sure to read SOS Senior Center ber 29, 2015 at the Peacock Family Chapel in Lamar. For current information and online The Prowers Journal Safeway online at Corner Wine & Liquor condolences please visit the website at www.peacockfuneralhome.com. www.theprowers Burger King journal.com Ophelia Angel Veyna - October 21, 2015 - A private family service for Ophelia An- Valley National Bank gel Veyna, infant daughter of Jason and Amellia Veyna was held on Friday, October 23, HoHolly Town Depot 2015 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker and Reverend Mariusz Wirkowski Green Garden Restaurant co-officiating. Interment followed at Fairmount Cemetery. For current information and online condolences please visit the website at www.peacockfuneralhome.com. Lamar Receives $100,000 GoCO Grant for Outdoor Recreation Development Greater Outdoors Colorado announced this past Friday, October 23rd, that Lamar is one of six pilot communities selected to receive $100,000 in planning grants which can be leveraged to up to $5M to implement projects allowing more kids more access to outdoor recreation. The State of Colorado is funding up to $25M for its Inspire Initiative grant program. Lamar was one of six communities that were included in the top tier of initial funding. Thirty-four communities from across the state applied for funding. The $100,000 is seed money which will be used to plan projects for submission for a funding grant from between $1M and $5M which will be awarded next year. The projects will be designed to allow more access to parks, trails, various youth programs and other means by which local youth can enjoy outdoor amenities in their towns. Governor Hickenlooper explained the Inspire Initiative program during his town & Graphic forum held in Lamar this past summer and Emily Nieschburg, Director of Healthy Places 210 S Main St • Lamar, CO 81052 SignSolutions and Rick Akers, Lamar Parks and Recreation Director, have been working on the grant (719) 336-9095 application almost as soon as it was announced. According to City Administrator, John Decals • Posters • Banners • Truck Lettering Sutherland, during the Lamar City Council’s meeting on October 26th, funding to the Logo Design • Vehicle Skins • Vehicle Wraps city on the initial grant has been approved. The announcement was carried in the Denver Custom Stickers • Back-Lit Signs newspaper media this past Friday and is available on the GoCO website. The communi- ties that received the $100,000 funding grant include: Denver’s Westwood neighborhood, For ALL Your Signage and Vinyl the Northeast Metro Coalition, Lafayette, Lake County, San Luis Valley and Lamar. Lamar is working towards its final year of a three year, $1M grant from the Colorado Needs. COME SEE US! Health Foundation Healthy Places Communities and Nieschburg recently announced email: [email protected] another $1M grant has been awarded to the community to help develop the Lamar Loop, a seven mile walking/biking trail which will encompass the town and connect various neighborhoods to it. For the past two to three years, the local Healthy Places group has been working to develop programs which will reduce and curtail the level of youth obesity in Prowers County. The county has been listed as having one of the highest percentages of obesity levels in the state. As many as 20 different organizations have been partnering to work to increase access to the outdoors for area youth and the youth have been given opportunities to voice their own needs, wants and concerns regarding outdoor activities as well as become educated regarding healthy eating choices. Additional announcements on future funding is expected this week and a two day visit will be held this week in Lamar by members of the Colorado Health Foundation. By Russ Baldwin Upcoming Events Thursday, October 29 - Art Guild’s Annual Autumn Art Show – Shore Arts Center 6-8p • Moonlight Madness, downtown Lamar, 6-8pm • ARPA Monthly Meeting, 10am, Holly • SDS Trick/Treat Trail, 10 and Under, 6-8pm @1111 South 4th St Friday, October 30 - Lamar Library Costumed Trunk or Treat, 5-7pm @ Library Park- ing Lot for Prizes and Treats • Lamar Eagles Shrimp Night Lamar Manor Saturday, October 31 - Halloween • Daylight Savings Time Change, Set Clocks Back Is now taking applications for One Hour Overnight 1 bedroom apartments Monday, November 2 - Free Legal Clinic, Lamar Library, 3pm to 6pm Tuesday, November 3 - November General Election • Flu Clinic, Prowers Annex, 9 to 2208 Memorial Drive Noon & 1pm to 4pm For Seniors, Disabled and Handicap Persons Wednesday, November 4 - City Council Breakfast, LCC Cafeteria, 4 - 7-8am • Holly Subsidized by Rural Development according Commercial Club, Methodist Church, Noon • Holly Trustees Meeting, 7pm to income. 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Please send resume to: Church Sec- New Hours of Operation retary, P.O. Box 929, Lamar, CO 81052. Deadline for 30, 2015 at 5:00 pm. EOE application is December 15, 2015 Mechanic, Senior Winter Hours: – Sept 1 to May 31 The City of Lamar is seeking an individual who can Tuesday – Saturday 1:00 p.m. to Heavy Equipment Operator 4:00 p.m. The City of Lamar is accepting applications for a perform a variety of skilled mechanical repair work to gas Heavy Equipment Operator. Interested individuals and diesel powered and automotive equipment and car- Summer Hours: - Jun 1 to Aug 31 must be able to operate heavy and medium construc- ries out a preventive maintenance program. Individuals Tuesday – Saturday - 10:00 a.m. must possess or be able to obtain a valid Colorado CDL tion and maintenance equipment and large trucks, per- to 5:00 p.m. form skilled and semi-skilled work in the maintenance, license. 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Maxim Healthcare would like Applications and job descriptions are available at Phone ID Precautions to hire RN’s LPN’s and CNA’s Monday - Thursday the Human Resources’ Office, City Complex, 102 East If you get a robocall which includes instructions on for Home Healthcare in Lamar 5am to 7pm Parmenter, Lamar, CO 81052-3299. Applications will how to block future calls, just hang up. Follow the in- and surrounding area. - Please Friday be accepted until position is filled. EOE structions that tell the caller your phone line is active Contact: Kristy Kimsey, Greg 5am to 6pm and is an open invitation to receive more unwanted calls. Lovato, or David Snyder at: GED Facilitator Ignore offers of ‘free merchandise’. Chances are your Saturday Prowers County Department of Human Servic- Maxim Healthcare number goes on a list that scammers will use or sell to 317 West 3rd Suite 100 8am to 11am es is seeking applicants for a GED Facilitator. Re- other online operations that list you as a potential target. quired Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education La Junta ,CO Sunday Remember, don’t respond, just hang up. Phone 719-383-0990 Closed Classified Ads - Published by Robinson Printing, Inc. - October 28, 2015 or 866-847-1532 Obituary for Dennis Bernard Henry Community Bulletin Board Dennis Bernard Henry, affectionately known as “Buzz”, since his big brother couldn’t say brother, was born on November 11, 1937 to Daniel Boon Lamar MOPS November Meeting and Hazel Evelyn “Tillie” Henry in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Lamar MOPS (Mother Of Preschoolers) will be holding their November meeting on the Buzz was the little brother to Don and the big brother to Jim and Peg. morning of November 3rd from 8:30am – 11:00am or in the evening of the same day from 6:00p Throughout his childhood his hardworking parents followed work though m - 8:00pm. MOPS meets at the Lamar Christian Church at Main and Walnut in Lamar, CO. Nebraska, living in Scottsbluff and Stapleton and then on to Blythe, Califor- Childcare is available for children from birth through preschool age. For the evening meeting child- nia before returning to settle in Cozad, Nebraska in 1947. Two weeks before care reservations are strongly encouraged. his 18th birthday he left school to enlist in the Marines. He was stationed in MOPS stands for “Mothers of Preschoolers” - but don’t let that confuse you. MOPS is about Southern California where he became a jet mechanic. After his enlistment was meeting the needs of every mom of a child from conception through kindergarten. Whether up, he returned to Nebraska to work at the Lexington Mill and Elevator. There, you’re urban, suburban, rural, stay-at-home, working, teen, adoptive, special-needs, single or the shy young man finally got up the courage to ask out Karen Mitchell, and married, MOPS is for you! At MOPS, every mom is welcomed, accepted and inspired to reach four months later on April 26, 1959 she became his wife. Shortly thereafter her potential and recognize her influence within her family. they began a 34 1/2 year career in the Hotel/Motel “hospitality industry” in Our chapter meets the first Tuesdays of the month September through May at Lamar Chris- Holdrege, Nebraska at the Tower Motel and then onto McCook to the Chief. In October 1964 their tian Church. We look forward to sharing this crazy mothering journey with you! For more infor- daughter Kim was born and 6 1/2 years later in May 1971 their son Cody was born. mation please visit us on Facebook by searching for “Lamar MOPS Group”. After working for two families and three different motels, they scraped together enough to be able to move to Lamar, Colorado and purchase the Blue Spruce Motel. To those who stopped in regularly it was Free Legal Clinic at Your Lamar Public Library affectionately known as the BS motel befitting of the hospitality… the place was no BS about cleanliness and all BS while keeping it on the social front. A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 3:00 PM - Leaving Nebraska, parents and family behind was not easy, but often resulted in Thanksgiving get- 6:00 PM on the FIRST MONDAY of each month at the Lamar Public Library at 102 E. togethers and great memories were made with the family pheasant hunting. Throughout the years the Parmenter St., Lamar, CO 81052. By computer link, volunteer attorneys will answer family shared common roots even though they transplanted across the fruited plains and into Texas and questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil liti- even had a couple of family nuts end up in the mountains. gation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant While taking care of hundreds of customers, the family grew up and eventually Kim married Doug law, small claims, veterans issues, and civil protection orders. Walk-ins are welcome, and Eckert and they added a Joshua and a Jordan. Cody, following suit of his parents and doing it his own everyone will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis. Upcoming dates in 2015 are: No- way, added daughter out-law Amanda and grafted her two sons Alex and Geoffrey Moore into the family vember 2 and December 7, 2015. garden. Buzz embraced his hippy son-in-law, daughter-out-law and grand kids with open arms into his gnarled family tree. Later, Cody, never one to follow tried and traditional ways brought Gina and her A Special Thank You kids, Jalen and Elise into the fold and the tree grafted some more wonky limbs. The Ella Rae Houston family would like to thank the Bristol/Granada Methodist Church, Pas- When it was time to slow down a bit, Buzz and Karen moved back to the Mitchell homestead tor Kathy, Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel, and other friends and family for their prayers, words outside of Lexington, Nebraska. When asked how he liked retirement, he said, “I’m not retired, you of sympathy and encouragement and the wonderful meal provided after the services, the memorials gotta be old to be retired. I’m unemployed!” He helped farm the family homestead part-time until and generally the support of our wonderful communities in this area. Thank You Again his 72nd birthday when he announced “I’m old so therefore I’m retired.” That so called retirement still didn’t slow him down much. Birth Announements Then the grand kids started adding new branches as Josh married Nicole Smith; Jordan married Cook - Brad and Krieten Cook of Walsh, Colorado announced the birth of their son Day- Cody Myers; Geoffrey added Bronte Gilman, and Alex added Mallorie Neal with her little Autumn. The ton Joseph Cook at Prowers Medical Center at 8:54pm on Sunday, October 11, 2015 with Sha- family tree had lots of branches and deep roots. Last but not least, the littlest twigs brought a new light ron Hendricks attending. Dayton weighed seven pounds and 11 ounces and was 19 ¼ inches in to his life when Josh & Nicole Eckert welcomed Paizlee; followed exactly six months later by Jordan & length at birth. Grandparents are Bob and Kim Wood and Erroll and (late) Gayle Cook. Cody’s Myers arrival of Trystin. Two more buds are growing and due to be born March and April of 2016 Churchhill - Becky and Michael Churchill of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their with a sibling for Trystin and a sibling for Autumn. son, Wyatt James Churchill at Prowers Medical Center at 1:54pm on Monday, October 19, The Henry elders relocated to the incredible mountain town of Westcliffe, Colorado on Octo- 2015 with Dr. Korkis attending. Wyatt weighed eight pounds and four ounces and was 21 inches ber 15th to embrace the golden years of their lives. A town with views and residents like none other. It was the perfect place to embrace the sunset of their lives located half way between each of their in length at birth. Grandparents are Edna and Darell Bradford. children. Sadly, on Saturday the 17th of October, Buzz’s time on earth was brought to a close. He Andriano - Irma Jaciel Andriano of Holly, Colorado announce the birth of her daughter, shall be tormented no more. Gisell Andriano on Sunday, October 18, 2015 with Sharon Hendricks attending at Prowers Buzz was preceded in death by his mother and father, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, his Medical Center. Grandparents are Irma Salvado and Trine Jaime. brother Don and also nephew Danny. Balerrama/Media - Rigo Balderrama and Samantha Medina of Lamar, Colorado announce He is also survived by his sister-in-law Norma Henry, his brother Jim (Sue) Henry, sister Peg Henry, the birth of their son, Isaac Balderrama at Prowers Medical Center at 3:45am on Monday, brothers-in- law Darwyn (Karen) Mitchell and Tim (Cindy) Moninger as well as numerous beloved October 19, 2015 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Isaac weighed six pounds and 15 ounces nephews and nieces and friends. and was 20 inches in length at birth. Children at home include: Isaiah, Stefan, Stajah, Josiah, Please join family and friends in a celebration of life in Westcliffe, Colorado at 2pm Saturday October Pheloney and Dahlia. Grandparents are: Victoria Mendoza, Claro Balderrama and Steve and 24th at the Wet Mountain Valley Saddle Club. It’s a saddle club….come casual and wear your plaid and Shala Dreiling. denim in honor of how we all knew Buzz. http://www.wmvsc.com/Wet_Mountain_Valley_Saddle_Club/ Fletcher - Kevin and Michelle Fletcher of Walsh, Colorado announce the birth of their In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at daughter, Anna Marie Fletcher at 6:17am on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Prowers Medical http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ or in care of the Holt Mortuary at 806 Macon Ave Canon Center with Dr. Christian Korkis attending. Anna weighed six pounds and 14 ounces and was City, Colorado 81212. 20 inches in length at birth. Children at home are: Isaac and Emma Fletcher. Grandparents are Arrangements are under the care of Holt Family Funeral Home. Online condolences at Bryan and Suzanne Sprung and David and Debbie Fletcher. www.holtfamilyfuneralhomes.com. – Let the Haunting Begin… Come meet our Skeleton Crew

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These merchants have a Decorated Pallet displayed at their store. Check out their specials and don’t forget to register for wonderful prizes from these Spook Up Your Stoop Merchants. Customers may register at Participating Businesses now through October 30th. Winners will be drawn and announced on Oct. 31st. You can only win once. On Moonlight Madness day (Oct. 29th) you can put your name in the box twice. Prizes will be listed on the Treasure Map.

J & N Shoes Brase Insurance Kirby Sales & Service Healthy Places Lamar Estates Heavenly Essentials Pit Stop Antique Alley Flower Boutique Coronica’s My Wholesale Products Diana Lynn Fashions Frontier Bank Bettiann’s Gifts Lamar Community College The Lassie Brew Unto Others Lamar Chamber of Commerce Book Depot Thoughts in Bloom Something Different, Something New Carla’s Threads Vendor’s Gallery Mulberry Branch

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The Prowers Journal nature hikes, reading and drawing and allows the kids to express their Volume 5, Number 37 October 28, 2015 own thoughts about death, adding, “There’s no wrong or right way to grieve, it’s all unique to each person, but we want to provide some guid- Lamar Area Hospice Receives Record ance for youngsters.” Donation from BBB Megan Grett became emotional when she spoke of her sister, Jillian Tinnes, who passed away from cancer recently and to whom many of the BBB participants pledged their donations in her memory. “Many of our runners were doing this for their departed family members or friends. We can laugh and cry at the memory of Jill as it was an emo- tional experience to see so many turn out and help make the run a suc- cess this year.” She said that Jill had ideas about other events to make it better, adding that there may be more items auctioned off as a fund- raiser and perhaps the event would be open to people on their bicycles next year. “There’s still room for more sponsors and quite a few more local businesses could become involved. There are a lot of ways people can assist us,” she said. By Russ Baldwin Taco John’s Set for Early November Opening

(Bottom) Ashley Brookshire, Deb Pelley, Haven Tinnes, Megan Grett, Lisa Mc- Cullough (2nd row) Kynlee Emick, Rose Ann Yates, Robbie Sue Young, Brittany Cochran, Tasha Shelton (3rd row) Sabre Reinhart, Angelique Stonerock, Alexis Qualls, Wendy Gonzales (top row) Andrea and Ehren Licano, Raven Licano The annual Beer and Brats for Boobies, cancer awareness fun run Who gets taco #1 when the refurnished Taco John’s opens in Lamar held during the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Oktoberfest more than the first week in November? According to Marnie Garcia, District Man- doubled its 2014 contribution to Lamar Area Hospice this year. The or- ager, Les Scriven’s name is at the top of the list. “Les has been following ganizers donated $7,000 in 2014 and $15,000 was raised and donated to our progress since we started our renovations with the new owners,” she the local hospice and presented to Deb Pelley, Hospice Executive Direc- explained. Scriven was a former owner of the popular franchise restau- tor on October 23rd. rant on the southern end of Lamar. Megan Grett, who headed the activities said, ”This is due to some Garcia has been in Lamar for the past several days helping direct the memorial contributions we received and from an extremely generous final details of construction and has been working with the Lamar Work- community.” She added that the growth in participants also helped, go- force Center during their recent job fair for Taco John’s. “There’s been a ing from 190-plus in 2014 to 260-plus for the latest run. She added that lot of recent interest in the opening and we want to make sure we get all although it was a little chilly and windy, the weather did not hamper the those Ole’s out to our customers,” she said, referencing the popular fried activities or hinder the turnout. potato rounds on the menu. “I’ve been out to the college talking to the Pelly said the donations have been earmarked to help fund two business students and here at the Workforce Center, interviewing the ap- hospice projects. “One is our palliative care. It’s usually a precursor to plicants that have come in,” she explained. The Center hosted a job fair requesting hospice aid. We offer help to those who have some concerns this past Tuesday, from 1pm to 6pm, setting up a room where Garcia and with symptoms from cancer treatments such as radiation and chemo- another person conducted the interviews. “We’re expecting to hire from therapy. We want our clients to stay as comfortable as possible. It’s a 30 to 35 persons, full and part time and we start hiring as young as 16 charitable offering that our hospice does with no regard to any cost,” years. We’ll work around their schedules to make a good hire,” she said. she explained. Students displaying their college ID’s will get a 10% discount. Pelley detailed the development of a children’s support group titled, Garcia stressed the company’s commitment to hometown involve- “Good Grief”. “We’re excited about this new development which focuses ment and service. “We aren’t making a lot of changes to the menu. We on youngsters of all ages. We have four different events, each is six weeks follow the company’s guidelines on that, but we will feature a lot of lim- long, and we’ve already had two so far this year.” She explained that each ited time offers during our initial opening,” she explained. The former is a stand-alone event and youngsters can join in at any point in the ses- restaurant maintains the basic outlines for wall space, but everything else sions. “We’re lucky to have Ronnie Valejos in Lamar to lead the sessions. is brand new, from the bathrooms to the kitchen equipment and a new She gained her specific training at Children’s Hospital in Denver. She’s a seating arrangement which will feature more space for counter dining. great resource and is doing an excellent job for us.” “We’ll still be open seven days a week starting at 6:30 Monday through “Grief comes in many forms and can be from a divorce or loss of Saturday and from 8am to 10pm on Sunday. We’ll be open until 11pm a family pet…it’s still grief and kids need an avenue to process it in a on Saturday to catch some of the younger crowd after a game or a night healthy way,” Pelley said. The counseling is also offered when there will out,” Garcia remarked. She emphasized that one priority is to maintain be a pending death in the family to prepare a youngster to understand a clean and friendly atmosphere. “Our group conducts monthly inspec- what is happening and a means of how to deal with their feelings. “There tions and they all have to hit a certain mark in order to pass. We want is actually good grief when it helps a youngster through a difficult time,” to make sure that we also pass inspection from the customer’s point of she said. “Sometimes kids can be left to their own devices. Some of us view.” By Russ Baldwin noticed that after Janea Aguilera passed away and her fellow students had trouble coping with the loss. We needed to do something instead Halloween Treats Around our Area of leaving them to their own devices, because sometimes the kids would It’ll be a great time for ghouls and ghosts towards the end of the congregate and talk among themselves and the adults were over on their week, as various organizations are prepared to offer some great treats or side and we felt there was a need to reach them.” scary times for area residents. Pelley explained that it’s not a grim discussion, as it involves taking The Lamar Chamber of Commerce and downtown merchants group are set for another traditional Moonlight Madness this Thursday DJ Entertainment. The first year sponsors included: Colorado Army from 5pm to 8pm with prizes and savings. It’s Hoots, Howls and Hal- National Guard, OneMain Financial, Healthy Places, Community State loween with an almost full moon in the sky and temperatures descending Bank, Colorado East Bank & Trust, Valley National Bank, State Farm into the mid-30s for the night. Participating merchants have displayed Insurance, Golden Plains Insurance, Kactus Inc., PCDI, Prowers Lodg- a decorated palette in front of their stores and customers can register for ing Tax Panel, Boy Scouts, 9-11 Tribute, Dashner’s Tree Trimming and J prizes until Friday, October 30th and winners will be drawn on the 31st. & S Graphic Designs. Brew Unto Others will hold their Treat Street Thursday night between The HOPE Center earned an additional $400 in sales from their 5pm and 7pm. Costumed youngsters under 12 years and accompanied chili supper, served just prior to the Lamar Savages ‘Whistle’ game against by a person 18 or older, can enter the front door, ‘trick or treat’ and visit La Junta. Coalition members and volunteer were set up to serve the spicy the ‘scary’ room and exit to the rear alley. dish just outside Savage Stadium this past Friday. By Russ Baldwin The 9th Annual Lamar Haunted House will be right around the corner at 210 West Elm Street and for only $5, brave adventurers can Colorado Employment Situation - September 2015 test their stamina against all sorts of night frights inside. The fun con- Employers in Colorado added 2,000 nonfarm payroll jobs from Au- tinues until the 31st when the doors open at 7pm. A special small-fry gust to September for a total of 2,523,700 jobs, according to the survey House is available from 6pm to 7pm each night except Halloween. The of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 4,000 Partners for Progress event is sponsored by Southeast Health Group. and government decreased 2,000. SDS, Southeastern Diversified Services will have their Trick, Treat According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate de- and Trail night on the 29th at 1111 South 4th Street from 6pm to creased two-tenths of a percentage point in September to 4.0 percent. 8pm. It’s great and available for kids up to 10 years of age. Dress up The number of people actively participating in the labor force decreased and come on out. 1,300 over the month to 2,805,200 and the number of people reporting The Lamar Public Library hosts their Third Annual Trunk or Treat themselves as employed increased 5,500 to 2,693,800. The increase in event at the library parking lot, along with the Lamar Police Depart- total employment combined with the decrease in labor force caused the ment. Come on out on Friday, October 30th between 5pm and 7pm. number of unemployed to decrease 6,800 and the unemployment rate Dress in your scariest costume and bring the entire family for some safe to decline to 4.0 percent. The national unemployment rate remained trick or treating. unchanged from August to September at 5.1 percent. The Legacy at Lamar will have their Halloween Trick or Treat Street Over the year, the average work week for all employees on private on the 31st from 6pm to 8pm at 650 Kendall Drive in Lamar. Treats will nonfarm payrolls decreased from 34.3 to 33.9 hours and average hourly be distributed from door to door of the residents and the young monsters earnings increased from $26.34 to $26.90. can enjoy a safe and warm place to trick or treat. The largest over the month private sector job gains were in leisure The McClave United Methodist Church will have their annual and hospitality, professional and business services, and manufacturing. Truck or Treat event on the night of the 31st and will begin with their The largest over the month decline was in construction. soup supper from 5pm to 7pm in the Fellowship Hall and the treating Over the year, nonfarm payroll jobs increased 41,500 with an in- starts at 6pm in the west parking lot. Free will donations will be ac- crease of 33,300 in the private sector and an increase of 8,200 in govern- cepted for the dinner. ment. The largest private sector job gains were in education and health Holly schools will conduct Halloween parties on the 29th and busi- services, leisure and hospitality, and construction. Professional and busi- nesses will hand out candy to students after classes. Holly Nursing Care ness services and information declined over the year. Center will have a Halloween party with prizes for costumes. Over the year, the unemployment rate is down five-tenths of a per- centage point from 4.5 percent in September 2014. The number of Col- Project HOPE Center Receives oradans participating in the labor force decreased 15,900, total employ- Paint the Plains Donation ment was unchanged and the number of unemployed decreased 15,800. The national unemployment rate declined from 5.9 to 5.1 percent from September 2014 to September 2015. The unemployment rate for southeast Colorado Counties is as follows: Sept ‘05 Unemp Sept ‘15 Aug ‘14 Unemp Baca 1.7 33 2.1 2.2 45 Bent 3.2 55 3.7 4.6 83 Cheyenne 2.4 26 2.8 2.2 23 Crowley 4.0 50 4.5 4.8 63 Kiowa 2.1 17 2.8 2.7 22 Las Animas 5.1 303 5.8 5.9 379 Otero 4.7 371 5.4 6.1 498 Over a dozen youngsters and members of Project HOPE and or- Prowers 3.7 221 4.3 3.8 229 ganizers from the Paint the Plains Patriot Run got together at Lincoln School for a check presentation, proceeds from the September 12th Run Youth Hunters Invited to a Guided Pheasant at Willow Creek Park. Hunt at Mike Higby State Wildlife Area 280 runners and walkers signed up for the first-time event which LAMAR, Colo. – Colorado public lands arguably provide some of earned $3,000 in donations for the HOPE Center. The Run, an idea the best pheasant hunting opportunities in the west. If you are, or know from Shane Dashner and Kendra Cope, was borrowed from other, similar a young person who is interested in learning the sport, Colorado Parks events, and was a complete success with Lamar residents. Neither orga- and Wildlife will be hosting a guided pheasant hunt for youths between nizer expected to get 280 participants and their donations, coupled with the ages of 10 and 17 at Mike Higby State Wildlife area, east of Lamar, $2,300 from the National Guard to get the project underway, helped on Nov. 7th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. reach the $3,000 mark for the HOPE Center. The event, which along with CPW is sponsored by the Lamar Chapter Participants, a few in their 80s, ran a course in and around of Pheasants Forever and R&R Game Birds, aims to introduce a new genera- Willow Creek Park on Saturday, September 12th. The Patriot Run tion of hunters to the unique challenges and joys of pheasant hunting. was held on the same day as the annual Tri-State First Responder CPW will provide shotguns and ammo, and will guide youths in Patriot’s Tribute at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. Usually cou- small teams on the hunt through the state wildlife area. Youths can enjoy pled with a patriotic theme, the runs incorporate ‘painting stations’ other stations such as archery, trap and tracks while awaiting their turn along the course at which the runners are pasted head-to-toe with to hunt. Lunch will also be provided. red-white and blue non-toxic cornstarch. It’s washable, but can be Participants will need to already have their Hunter Education Card set into each commemorative tee shirt the runners receive for their and 2015 Youth Small Game License. participation. Registration is limited to the first 25 youths to sign up, and a wait- Some runners got a little more color than they bargained for and ing list of up to 10 will be kept, should a spot open up. Hunters must be that will be worked out for the second year. To add to the festivities, the accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. runners enjoyed a musical accompaniment from DJ’s Butch and Jeanie For more information, contact Kevin Kaczmarek at (719) 940-3590. uchanan with Shadow Mountain Productions and Victor Coberly with To register, contact Renee Nelson at (719) 336-6600.

DISTRICT COURT, WATER DIVISION NO. 1, STATE OF COLORADO  Weld County Courthouse  901 9th Avenue P.O. Box 2038  Greeley, Colorado 80631  COURT USE ONLY  (970) 351-7300 Plaintiff: The Jim Hutton Educational Foundation, a Colorado non-profit corporation, v. Case Number: 15CW3018 Defendants: Dick Wolfe, in his capacity as the Colorado State Engineer; David Nettles, in his capacity as Division Div. No. 1 Engineer in and for Water Division No. 1, State of Colorado; Colorado Division of Water Resources; and Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO

TO THE WELL OWNERS WITHIN THE NORTHERN HIGH PLAINS DESIGNATED GROUNDWATER BASIN:

You are hereby notified that the Jim Hutton Educational Foundation (“Foundation”) has filed a Complaint in the above-captioned matter. The Foundation’s Complaint includes three claims for relief.

a. The Foundation’s first claim seeks declaratory and injunctive relief concerning the administration, management, and curtailment of its surface water rights. This claim includes challenges to the curtailment of the Foundation’s surface water rights under the Republican River Compact (“Compact”) and to the administration and management of Bonny Reservoir in a manner that injures the Hale Ditch and is inconsistent with certain contracts. The Foundation owns the Hutton Ranch located in Yuma County, Colorado, as well as four decreed surface water rights on the South Fork of the Republican River that are appurtenant to the Hutton Ranch. The surface water rights consist of the Tip Jack Ditch, a 1/3rd interest in the Hale Ditch (Priority No. 38), the Hutton Ditch No. 1, and the Hutton Ditch No. 2.

b. The Foundation’s second claim is a constitutional challenge to Senate Bill 52 (“SB-52”), which was proposed and adopted in 2010. SB-52 rewrote C.R.S. §37-90-106(1)(a) so that any alterations to a designated groundwater basin could only be used to increase the land area in that designated basin or, if land was to be excluded, it could not be land on which any designated well had been permitted. According to the Foundation, SB-52 deprives surface water right owners of the protections that originally existed in C.R.S. §37-90- 106(1)(a) when the Groundwater Management Act was adopted and when the Northern

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High Plains Designated Groundwater Basin was created by prohibiting the exclusion of lands from a designated groundwater basin when factual data demonstrates that wells on those lands are pumping groundwater that has more than a de minimis impact on surface water and as such cannot be properly classified as designated groundwater. The Foundation seeks to recover the legal right it held when the Northern High Plains Designated Groundwater Basin was created to redraw the basin boundaries as necessary to protect its surface water rights.

c. The Foundation’s third claim involves a constitutional challenge to the Colorado Groundwater Management Act if designated groundwater that is subject to the Compact cannot be administered pursuant to the Compact and/or if the boundaries of an existing designated groundwater basin cannot be redrawn under the Groundwater Management Act to exclude wells causing depletions under the Compact.

If you are a well owner in the Northern High Plains Designated Groundwater Basin you may have an interest in the above-captioned matter even though there are no claims for relief sought against you. If you desire to participate in the above-captioned matter, you must file your answer or other response to the Complaint within 35 days after service of this notice is complete. Service of this notice shall be complete on the day of the last publication. A copy of the Complaint may be obtained from the clerk of the court.

A ruling in this matter is binding on you whether or not you choose to participate in the above-captioned matter.

Published in the Burlington Record, the Yuma Pioneer, Wray Gazette, the Holyoke Enterprise, Haxtun-Fleming Herald, Sterling Journal-Advocate, South Platte Sentinel, Julesburg Advocate, the Range Ledger, the Limon Leader, Eastern Colorado Plainsman, Akron News-Reporter, the Prowers Journal, the Lamar Ledger, and Kiowa County Press.

First Publication: October 7, 8, or 9, 2015 (depending on the newspaper). Last Publication: November 6, 2015, for purposes of calculating the response deadline.

Dated this 30th day of September, 2015.

PORZAK BROWNING & BUSHONG LLP

/s/ Steven J. Bushong Steven J. Bushong (#21782) Karen L. Henderson (#39137) Attorneys for the Jim Hutton Educational Foundation

76883 Prowers Area Transit Adopt an Athlete from PATS, Prowers Area Transit Lamar Community College offers public transportation Here’s a unique way in which to Monday thru Friday from welcome a young person into your home and the community. The 7:30am to 5pm. Please Runnin’ Lopes Booster Club at make reservations 24 hours Lamar Community College invites in advance. Call for your you to take part in the annual Adopt ride at 719-336-8034. Se- An Athlete program. nior Discount Tickets are Although they won’t be living available in the front office with you, you’ll gain an opportu- nity to interact with assigned ath- at 407 East Olive, Lamar. letes one or two times each month by inviting them to host homes Sage Services or taking them out to dinner or Volume 5 - Number 8 October 28, 2015 take part in various family activi- Sage is looking for vol- ties. Families can also attend the unteers. They are looking High School Sports Scores Oct. 31 Genoa-Hugo @ Eads athlete’s home games at LCC and for drivers for the Meals lend their support to the student Primero @ Kit Carson and the college. on Wheels Program and Football C. Wells @ Arickaree-Woodlin lunch room and kitchen La Junta 35 – Lamar 0 (Whistle Game) If you’d like to take part and need more information call 719- help for Sage Services in Granada 67 – Wiley 34 Volleyball Kit Carson 57 – Walsh 40 336-1516 or email the Club at- Prowers County. If you Oct. 29 Trinidad @ Lamar [email protected]. are interested, please con- Holly 45 – Las Animas 12 Fleming 33 – C. Wells 20 Membership applications to the tact Diane Williams at Oct. 30 McClave vs Cheraw Booster Club are also available for busi- Springfield 50 – McClave 28 McClave vs C. Wells 336-7115. Fowler 42 – Swink 12 nesses at the same number and email. Crowley 21 – Limon 14 SDS First Annual Eads 1 – Miami Yoder Forfeit LCC Softball to Host Skills Camp Trick or Treat Trail Volleyball Chili Supper & Pie Auction You are cordially invited to the annual Chili Supper Lamar Community College Southeastern Developmental CSCHS 3 – Lamar 0 will be hosting its first Softball Skills Services is holding their First An- Lamar 3 – Florence 0 and Pie Auction at Alta Vista Charter School on Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 5pm to 8pm. Children age 4 and Camp for ages 14-18 at Citizen’s nual Trick or Treat Trail. It is Holly 3 – Kim 0 for all witches, monsters, ghosts, under are Free - Students K-12 $3 and Adults $5. Field on November 6th, 2015. Kit Carson 3 – Walsh 0 This camp will include three in- goblins, cowboys and princesses. Springfield 3 – McClave 1 This event will be held on Thurs- Chili Supper dividual softball skill clinics: Catch- Wiley 3 – Granada 0 Prowers County Rural Fire Dept. Auxiliary invites ing/Outfield, Infield/Pitching, and day, October 29th from 6pm to Kim 3 – Burlington 0 8pm at 1111 South 4th Street in you to thier Chili Supper on Friday, November 12th Hitting. The catching/outfield work from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Station #2 located at 300 is first from 9:30-11:00am, followed Lamar. This is for children up to Softball 10 years of age. East Poplar Street in Lamar. The supper is $5.00 per per- by infield work to include -pitch Lamar Region 5 Champ from Aurora son and Emergency First Responders eat FREE! ing from 11:30am-1:00pm. The Lamar 10 – Faith Christian 3 final clinic of the day from 1:30-3- District VI Fall Meeting Sterling 12 – Lamar 5 McClave Methodist Trunk or Treat :00pm will focus on hitting. Partici- The McClave United Methodist Church will spon- pants in the hitting clinic are required The District VI Fall meeting Soccer sor their annual Trunk or Treat on October 31st. The to bring their own bat. will be held Sunday, November Salida 9 – Lamar 1 soup supper will be from 5 tp 7pm in the fellowship hall. Instructors for the skill clinics in- 22nd, 2015 at 1pm at the Bent High School Sports Schedules The soup will be prepared by the UMW and served by clude Head Coach Kristen Silva along County Extension Office in Las the McClave National Honor Society. Trunk or treating with Assistant Coaches Dara Knut- Animas. Items discussed will in- Football will start at 6pm in the west parking lot. Any and all son and Amy Schmeckpeper. clude LCD, camp scholarships, Oct. 30 Wiley @ Holly are invited to join us either with a Decorated Trunk or To register for the Softball Lamar @ Florence bring your kids to participate. Free will donations are Skills Camp, please visit www.la- reviewing by-laws and planning Springfield @ Granada accepted. Any specific questions contact Kathie Van marcc.edu/softball-skills-camp/. the yearly District activities. Each Las Animas @ McClave Campen at 940-1964. For any additional questions, contact county should send their newly Kristen Silva at 719.336.1674 or elected 2015/2016 Senators. Dara Knutson at 719.336.1687. Home Room Published by Robinson Printing, Inc. Felony Menacing, Prohibited use of a weapon, harassment, and domestic violence. Wurst was transported Law Enforcement to the Prowers County Jail and held on no bond. October 28, 2015 ——————————————————————————– 10/18/2015 12:00:00 AM 00:21 1506419 KEMP, BRANDEN 152211 10/18/2015 1101 S 8TH ST LAMAR - ASSIST OTHER AGENCY Dale Corbin, age 40, was arrested on a warrant out of Moffat County and held at the Prowers County Jail Comments: Deputy Freouf assisted the Lamar Medical and the Lamar Police Department on a call of an over on $1,500 bond. dose. Lamar PD handled the investigation. ——————————————————————————– ——————————————————————————– 10/18/2015 12:00:00 AM 14:59 1506432 MACIAS, RAYMUNDO 152212 10/18/2015 516 E OAK ST - ASSIST OTHER AGENCY Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of S 8th St in regards to an unwanted subject. Subject was tres- Comments: Deputy Freouf assisted the Lamar Police Department in taking one adult male in to custody passed & returned again. Subject was arrested and is being held on a $500 bond. under investigation for Domestic Violence. ——————————————————————————– ——————————————————————————– 10/18/2015 12:00:00 AM 23:48 1506435 KEMP, BRANDEN 152216 10/18/2015 24000 BLK CR KK.5 BRISTOL - ASSIST OTHER AGENCY Officers performed a traffic stop in the 100 block of East Parmenter St. The subject was found to be a minor Comments: Deputy Freouf responded to a fire North of Bristol, Upon arrival the fire was West of Bristol and in possession of marijuana. was a stack of hay. Prowers County Fire Department remained on scene with the fire. ——————————————————————————– ——————————————————————————– 152227 10/19/2015 - SIMPLE ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER 10/16/2015 12:00:00 AM 05:38 1506380 CLEVENGER, TANISHA Comments: Deputy Ibarra responded to the 100 Blk of East Oak Street to investigate a cold assault. Deputy Officers responded to the 100 block East Olive Street for damaged property. The approximate amount for charged Noah Leonard, age 45, of Lamar for two counts of assault on a peace officer. Leonard remains in damage is $200. This incident is documented. custody at the PC J with a new any type bond of $2,000. ——————————————————————————– ——————————————————————————– 10/16/2015 12:00:00 AM 12:58 1506387 CLEVENGER, TANISHA 10/19/2015 12:00:00 AM 09:29 1506443 FORGUE, CORY Officers responded to the 1000 block South Main Street for a report of an alleged child abuse. This incident The SRO was called by school officials to investigate a suspicious incident in the 1100 blk of Parkview. The is under investigation. investigation involving juveniles continues at this time. ——————————————————————————– ——————————————————————————– 10/16/2015 12:00:00 AM 14:31 1506388 CLEVENGER, TANISHA 10/20/2015 12:00:00 AM 22:55 1506481 DUNAGAN, THOMAS Officers responded to the 1500 block South Main Street for a report of a theft. The approximate amount Officers took a report from a subject regarding being threatened by a spouse. Officers made contact with a stolen is $1,124. This is under investigation. subject in the 400 Block of Sharon Drive, who was arrested for harassment and domestic violence. ——————————————————————————– ——————————————————————————– 10/16/2015 12:00:00 AM 18:48 1506393 KEMP, BRANDEN 152248 10/22/2015- 701 S PLAZA - HOLLY - AMBULANCE ASSIST Shawn Austin, age 43, was arrested on a warrant out of Prowers County and held on $500 bond. Comments: Deputy Ibarra responded to the 700 Blk of S. Plaza on a report of a man that fell down the stairs. ——————————————————————————– Deputy assisted Holly Ambulance Service with patient care and male subject was transported to PMC. 10/16/2015 12:00:00 AM 20:49 1506395 KEMP, BRANDEN ——————————————————————————– Robert King, age 45, was arrested on two warrants out of Prowers County and held on a $5,000 cash only 152286 10/26/2015 103 E OAK ST-FELONY bond and a second $5,000 cash only bond. Comments: Melinda Mondragon, age 46 of Lamar, was arrested on a felony warrant out of Otero County ——————————————————————————– for possession of a controlled substance. Bond has been set at $2,000 any type. 10/17/2015 12:00:00 AM 01:13 1506396 REAMY, COREY ——————————————————————————– Officers contacted Christopher Sena, 26 of Lamar, in the 1000 block of N Main St. Sena was arrested on 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM 13:03 1506519 CLEVENGER, TANISHA warrants and is being held on a $187 cash only bond. Officers responded to the 200 block of S Main St for a theft. Officers were advised the approximate amount ——————————————————————————– is $200. This incident is documented. 10/17/2015 12:00:00 AM 04:27 1506397 REAMY, COREY ——————————————————————————– Officers contacted a subject in the 100 block of W Washington St on a traffic stop. The subject was cited 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM 14:25 1506524 SHARRAR, ROBERT for DUI and other traffic related charges. The subject was released. Joshua Montez 31, of Lamar, was arrested on an active Municipal Warrant. Montez was transported to ——————————————————————————– Prowers County Jail and being held on $300 cash only bond. 10/17/2015 12:00:00 AM 10:00 1506403 SHARRAR, ROBERT ——————————————————————————– Johnny Miller 52, of Lamar was arrested on an active Prowers County Warrant. Miller was transported to 10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM 15:31 1506527 CLEVENGER, TANISHA Prowers County Jail and being held on $2,500 cash only. Officers received a report of a stolen item in the 900 block East Olive Street. The approximate amount ——————————————————————————– taken is $1,100. 10/17/2015 12:00:00 AM 15:07 1506415-CLEVENGER, TANISHA ——————————————————————————– Officers responded to careless driving complaint at 14th & Parkway. Reporting parties advised officers of an 152269 10/24/2015 287 HWY - DUI - ALCOHOL assault. Kyle Monson was arrested in the 1000 blk S 10th & is being held on a $1,500 any bond. Comments: Sgt. Rodriguez was advised of a possible drunk driver on Hwy 287 south of Lamar. Deputy ——————————————————————————– arrested Richard Rehl, 50 of Oklahoma, for DUI, Speeding, Weaving, and Driving W/out a Valid Driver’s 10/17/2015 12:00:00 AM 17:35 1506416 KEMP, BRANDEN license. Rehl is being held on a $10,000 bond. Justin West, age 22, was arrested for harassment and domestic violence. Mr. West is being held at the Prow- ——————————————————————————– ers County Jail on $0 bond. 152280 10/26/2015 CNTY RD GG - SUICIDE ——————————————————————————– Comments: Deputies responded to a possible deceased male subject at 6000 Block Cnty Rd GG. Preliminary 10/17/2015 12:00:00 AM 20:58 1506418 REAMY, COREY investigation by Deputies and Coroner concluded it was a suicide. Officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of S 8th St to assist Lamar Ambulance Service with a medical ——————————————————————————– call. Alfredo Alvarez, 22 of Lamar, was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and other Help Solve a Crime, Call the Local Tip Line drug related charges. Call 719-336-1435 if you want to leave information with the Lamar Police Department or the ——————————————————————————– 152273 10/25/2015 5400 50 - FAMILY OFFENSE, OTHER Prowers County Sheriff’s Office. The call line is available 24 hours a day and you will remain Comments: Deputy Freouf responded to the 5400 Blk of Highway 50 on a report of a domestic violence. anonymous. The tip line records your messages and information. To contact an officer, call the Upon arrival deputy saw a female and male party come from the south side of the house. The male party had Prowers County Dispatch Center at 719-336-3977 firearm, the male party complied with orders to drop the weapon. Riley Wurst was arrested on charges of See the full report daily online at: theprowersjournal.com/police-reports/