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April 26, 2010

E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (719)336-9

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Community News

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 Farmers 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

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 years

theme, Horse Power to Wind

Power.

The Panel also approved $5,000 to

help showcase the new addition to

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.

Prowers Lodging Tax

Panel Clarifies By-LawsBy Russ Baldwin

Continued from the cover

Dried food, ready for packaging.

Volunteers, heading for their stations

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April 26, 2010The Local Buzz Pa


Obituaries & Funeral Notices

Jay W. Showalter died Tuesday at his home

in Las Animas, CO at the age of 87.

Funeral services with Horber Funeral

Chapel in Las Animas are scheduled for

10am Monday, April 26, 2010 at the First

United Methodist Church in Las Animas.

Internment will follow in the Las Animas

Cemetery.

Jay Showalter was united in marriage to

Anna Mae Birkey on August 12, 1946 in

Manson, Iowa. He owned and operated

Showalter Grain Elevator and Storage for

many years, and ran farming and ranching

operations as well.

He is survived by his wife Anna of th

Animas Home. Two daughters, Marth

Martin of Agora Hills, CA and Rebec

(Ron) Six of Las Animas. One

Norma Jean Brenneman of Wellman,

one brother, Ernest A. Showalter of

land, TX and five grandchildren, 18

grandchildren and two great-great g

children. He was preced in death by

brothers, two sisters and a granddau

Brenda Six Downare.

The family prefers memorials to the

Valley Hospice.

Jay Willard ShowalterMarch 11, 1923 April 20, 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.

Lupie is survived by her husband-Eddie An-

drade of Lamar; by two daughters-Audrey An-

drade of Lamar; and Annette (Edward) Medina

of Granada; by four sons-Arnold Andrade of

Denver; Alfred Andrade of Denver; Allen (Judy)

Andrade of Lamar and Aric Andrade of Broom-

field, CO; by ten grandchildren; eighteen great

grandchildren; and by five siblings-Ruth Duarte

of Hutchinson, KS; Pete Vargas of Denver; Lola

(Bobby) Ortiz of Granada, Jenny (Lab) Encinias

of Denver; and Joe (Mary) Vargas of Denver;

also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews,

cousins, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Those desiring may make memorial contribu-

tions to the TransCare Ambulance Service or to

a charity of ones choice either directly orthrough Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in

Lamar.

Visitation and funeral services for Lupie V. An-

drade are under the direction of Valley Memorial

Funeral Chapel in Lamar helping families cre-

ate a truly fitting family tribute. For more in-

formation and online condolences please visit

our website at www.valleymemorialfc.com

Lupie V. AndradeSeptember 10, 1937 April 21, 2010

Terry Ellison, a Kiowa County resident and

former Lamar resident died Thursday at the

age of 51, as the result of an automobile ac-

cident in Kiowa County.

Funeral services are pending for Terry Elli-

son at Brown Funeral Home in Eads

For complete obituary information,

sign the guest book, or give private co

lences, go

www.brownfuneraldirectors.com

Terry L. EllisonOctober 20, 1958 April 22, 2010

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April 26, 2010Page 4


Whats Buzzing In Wiley

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). Muoz 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.

Muozs favorite type of racing ishobby stock on oval dirt tracks. Sur-

prisingly, when asked when he has

the time to practice, Muoz states,

I will practice once a year, a few

weeks before the first race in Lamar

but thats usually the only time.

Muoz 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.

Muoz says, It makes me feel good

because Im not as experienced as

the others. Muoz has won at least

ten times including a big race, The

Buddy Craig Memorial at

Prowers County Motorsports Park.

Muoz does all this racing in hisown race car, an old

white cutlass with 2m on the side,

m standing for Muoz, of course.

Many people see racing as a dan-

gerous sport because of the high

speeds. The speed doesnt bother

Muoz 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. Muoz keeps himself safe

by having an expensive seat, a

safety belt, a helmet, and an all fire

proof body suit. Muoz explains,

Racing at my age is fun, and I get

a lot of experience on handling fast

cars.

Muoz Follows Family TracksTanner Parmely Editor-in-Chief

Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports

(CCGS) and the Colorado High

School Coaches Association

(CHSCA) select athletes every year

to participate in premier games forhigh 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

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. Im excited

to experience playing with other

girls, and Im 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

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 benominated for two sports my senior

year. I could not ask for anything

more. Being able to play basketball

with Sandra again is awesome, and

Im 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.

3 Wiley Athletes Selected forAll-State Honors

Tanner Parmely Editor-in-Chief

Mon

Scalloped potato/diced ham, carrots stix, salad, fruit

cocktail.

Tue

Stromboli, tossed salad, mixed veggies, applesauce.

Wed

Sausage pizza, tossed salad, corn, peaches.

Thur

Spaghetti/meatballs, garlick bread, veg, salad, pineap-

ple.

Fri

Tamales/green chili, refried beans, Spanish rice, salsa,

pears.

Wiley School Lunches

Community News

The Swink high school wrestling team is hosting a night of family fu

with Donkey Basketball at the Old Swink Gym, Wednesday, April, be

ning at 7pm.

Cost is $8 for adults and $6 for students, K-12.

Swink School Hosts

Donkey Basketball

It has taken almost two years to go

from a survey by the Community

Revitalization Partnership in July,2008, to last Wednesdays 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, butLamar 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,

pointed out the four core elem

on which the program is basedwhich the committee member

work to develop: Organiza

which brings together the g

necessary to make changes ha

Design; which creates better ac

public improvements and bu

maintenance. Economic Restru

ing; which strengthens ex

businesses while recruiting

ones and Historic Preserv

which capitalizes on the uniqu

toric assets that create a scarce

modity. She said the commit

not limited to just 12 member

a total of 15 may be on board

final three coming from the

munity at large. AdminisStock suggested the comm

would also serve as the initial b

of directors, and bring the total

with later appointments. The

mittee will also create any nu

of volunteer groups to assist i

tasks needed to get the program

erational.

The other business of the ev

was the immediate task set t

committee members, approvi

amending the articles of incor

tion and filing them with the S

tary of State, the draft of by

and final creation of the commi

501-C-3 document to be submto the Internal Revenue Servic

approval.

The committee will meet mon

for the next three months to co

plete their tasks, and Shawna

Hodge will gather additional in

mation regarding the Main Str

program to complete the applic

tion process for membership.

Lamar Main StreetSteering Committee Meet

By Russ Baldwin

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The Buzz In Holly

HOLLY MEDICAL CLINIC

Dr. Sonia Seufer

401 W. ColoradoHolly, CO 81047

719-537-6642

LAMAR HOUSING

AUTHORITY

804 S. Main Street

Lamar, CO 81052

719-336-9575

In Holly: Pine S. 10th

PROWERS MEDICAL

CENTER

401 Kendall Drive

Lamar, CO 81052

719-336-4343

HOLLY RE-3 SCHOOL DIST.

Carlyn Yokum, Superintendent

130 N. 3rd Street

PO Box 608

Holly, CO 81047

719-537-6616

HOLLY NURSING

CARE CENTER

LaVonda Cathcart, Adm.

PO Box 636, 320 N. 8th

Holly, CO 81047

719-537-6555

HOLLY HOUSINGAUTHORITY

Tara Neugebauer,

Executive Director

PO Box 721

Holly CO 81047

719-537-0191

PROWERS COUNTY

DEVELOPMENT

201 S. Main Street

Lamar, CO 81052

719-336-2384

LAMAR COMMUNITY

COLLEGE

2401 South MainLamar, CO 81052

719-336-2248

HOLLY SENIOR &

COMMUNITY CENTER

PO Box 694, 129 S. Main

Holly, CO 81047

719-537-6945

HOLLY REALTY, LLC.

Barb Rushton

719-537-6377, 719-688-6377

SOUTHEAST COLORADO

ENTERPRISE

DEVELOPMENT, INC.Dan Tate, Exec. Director

PO Box 1600, 112 West Elm Street

Lamar, CO 81052

719-336-3850

ARKANSAS RIVER

POWER AUTHORITY

PO Box 70

Lamar, CO 81052

719-336-3496

THE HOLLY SHOPPER

(Community News & Information)

Coverage area includes Bristol,

Granada, Holly, Hartman, Towner,Coolidge, KS.

Circulation 1250

John Golden, Publisher

719-537-6677

Holly Community ServicesRecreation opportunities are abun-

dant in the Holly area. Along withthe local school district which pro-

vides a wide variety of student ac-

tivities and athletic events, town

residents enjoy the availability of

parks and ball fields, tennis courts,

swimming pool, playgrounds, hunt-

ing and fishing, a movie theater, a

youth center (The Corner), a senior

and community center, and organ-

ized recreation programs and

leagues.

The Grant McCormick Memorial

Ball Field located on West Highway

50 is a tribute to a former Town

Manager. Grant McCormick was in-

strumental in obtaining GOCOgrant monies that made the project

feasible, as well as building the fa-

cility and adding improvements to

the property. The ball field is a pop-ular gathering place throughout the

warm weather months for league

playing and 'one day' field events

held in conjunction with annual

town events.

Holly Gateway Park is located at the

site of "Old Horse Creek". The

creek formerly ran its course

through town from north to south,

but was diverted by canal a number

of years ago. The original creek bed

was backfilled and planted to trees

and grass, providing a green area in

the midst of town. The park is en-

joyed year-round as it offers play-

ground equipment, park tables, anda shelter awning with concrete floor.

Gateway Park is the location of the

annual Blue Grass Festival eac

weekend in June.

The much loved "swimming

park" is part of the swimming

and tennis courts complex lo

near the high school football

This small park area is enha

with playground equipment a

beautiful gazebo which was p

in memoriam of area resident, H

Steele. This park is a favorite

ing area for birthday parties, f

reunions, school rallies, scho

unions, and impromptu gather

Holly parks are open to the p

year-round free of charge and

out reservation.

Holly Parks & Recreation

Mon

Chicken/noodles, mashed potatoes,

green beans.

Tue

Chili/beans, cornbread, applecrisp,corn.

Wed

Lasagna, peas, pears.

Thur

Bean burrito, green chili, lettuce,

peaches.

SchoolLunches

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Community News

Earth Day was observed last Thursday, April

22, in Carlton, Colorado in conjunction with

the use of Parker Ags 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 Citys EPIC pro-

gram, dealing with the biosolids were also

ent for the observance.

Stulp added the biosolids, sometimes ref

to generically as sludge, are EPA safe. A

same time, theyve been proven benefic

the agriculture industry locally, referringtest plot set up which showed that the bio

treated field had less insect infestation a

better harvest that a plot that used convent

fertilizers. He added, that six years late

biosolid-treated plot was still doing better

tests have shown the biosolids are a more

plete fertilizer than most store bought typ

The Ag Commissioner said that is import

note in the 40th anniversary observan

Earth Day. Estimates call for a doubli

crop production in the next 20 to 40 ye

order to meet the growing food needs of th

tion.

Parker Ag Services, LLC.

One Millions Tons MovedBy Russ Baldwin

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Community News

Members of Sorosis donated $100 this past

Wednesday to Donna Emick of Second

Chance Animal Rescue, serving Prowers

County.

Emick said the funds will be used in a general

application, although a sizeable portion of

their donations help provide funding for spay-

ing and neutering of dogs in the area.

Sorosis Donates to

Second ChanceBy Russ Baldwin

L-R Pat Hobbs and Gail Specht of Second Chance, Sorosis members Christa Melgoza and

Tracy BuxtonDonna Emick and Desiree Ellis and Carole Scheuerman of Second Chance.

Lamar:

Mon-Corn dog, tater tots, green beans, fruit

cocktail.

Tue-Chicken fried steak, mashed

potato/gravy, mixed vegetables, applesauce.

Wed-Chicken nuggets, baked fries, carrots,

pineapple.

Thur-Chili dog, baked fries, corn, peaches.

Fri-BBQ chicken sandwich, baked tater toes,

green beans, pears.

McClave:

Mon-pizza and fruit.Tue-Taco/hot sauce, churros.

Wed-Chicken fajitas, refried beans.

Thur-sloppy joes and chips.

Granada:

Mon-Super nachos, Spanish rice, pineapple

chunks, oat peanut butter bars.

Tue-Ham/cheese sandwich, French fries, ap-

plesauce, salad.

Wed-Chili con carne, crackers and cheese,

peaches, salad, cinnamon rolls.

Thur-BBQ pork patty sandwich, potato chips,

baked vegetarian beans, applesauce and salad.

Fri-Country fried steak, mashed potato/gravy,

salad, pineapple chunks.

Prowers Sage Nutrition:

Mon-Oriental pork patty, apple juice, broc-

coli/rice casserole, peach crisp.

Tue-Sweet and Sour turkey, fruit salad

supreme, steamed rice, apricots.Wed-Baked ham, cranberry juice, Italian

blend, pineapple, carrot cake.

Thur-Smothered bean burrito, orange juice,

tossed salad, French cut green beans, mixed

fruit.

Fri-Oven baked chicken, tomato juice,

cherry/mix fruit mold, mashed potatoes/gravy,

peanut butter cookies.

School Lunches,Week of April 26

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Community News

Court St. Anne had a great turn out and lots fun

as they combined their April meeting with a

wine and cheese party. A good attendance,

along with four prospective new members en-

joyed punch, wine, crackers cheese and meats.

The first item of discussion was Priest Appre-

ciation days, which is usually celebrated in

June, but was tabled until the next meeting at

which time the date and type of celebration will

be decided.

As the meeting progressed, the new prospective

members were given an explanation of all the

activities and services that the Cort provides forthe church.

Yvonne Westhoff gave a report on the recent re-

treat that was offered by Carl Wertin for youth

up to 25 years of age. Yvonne said the retreat

was informative as well as fun. Further activi-

ties of the youth included cleaning the Sanctu-

ary of the Church on Palm Sunday in

preparation for Easter. The youth hustled as

they dusted and cleaned the pews. The next ac-

tivity for the youth is an upcoming confirma-

tion retreat.

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-

field will also take part in the confirmation

expect to serve 100 people at the confirm

brunch. This includes confirmation candi

as well as their family.

Claudia Gill gave a report on the 100,000

packets that is part of the Ministerial All

project. The meals will be packaged Apr

24th and many volunteers from all church

the Lamar area will help put the packag

gether at the Lamar Community Center.

volunteers from any denomination are wel

to come and help.

Claudia further informed the court of the nancy Assistance League which is looking

place to house their organization. She sai

a Wait Training Program is being offer

an after school program and that there has

good interest in the program.

The Court discussed combining efforts

other church organizations to purchase a

machine for use at church functions in St

tus Hall. Linda Wilger will contact the

organizations to see if there is enough in

to pursue the purchase.

Regent Linda presented a brochure that sh

made to help spread information abou

Catholic Daughters of the Americans Cou

Anne. These brochures will be placed back of the church, at the rectory and ha

out to prospective members or inter

parishioners.

The Court concluded with prayer and

some time enjoying the finger food an

freshments prepared by Pat Langin,

Frances Forney, Karen Medina, and Cl

Gill and a time of visiting.

Court St. Anne Hosts

Wine and Cheese PartyFrom Sharon Weber

Voices of Southeast Colorado"

Will Be Holding There Meetings

Monday's @ The Lamar Community Building

7:00pm to 8:45pm

For More Information Contact

Don Turner 719-336-3636 / 719-688-430

Doug Harbour 719-691-0959

Voices of Southeast Colorado

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Community NewsElementary 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

Jeffersons 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-

tomedThe 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

over the lives, liberties, and estates of the

ple, by this breach of trust THEY [theernment officials] FORFIET THE POW

THE PEOPLE HAD PUT INTO TH

HANDS..and it devolves to the people

have a right to resume their original lib

and. provide for their own safety and

rity. (Second Essay Concerning Civil Go

ment, pp 75-76 par. 222; emphasis ad

Power Rest in the Majority: However

important to recognize that the governm

was established by the MAJORITY o

people, and only a majority of the peopl

authorize an appeal to alter or abolish a

ticular establishment of government

ginia Declaration of Rights: The Vir

assembly passed the Virginia Declarati

Rights on June 12, 1776, which provid

Section 3 as follows: That government iought to be, instituted for the common be

protection, and security of the people

that, when a government shall be found

equate or contrary to these purposes, A

JORITY of the community hath

indubitable, inalienable, and indefeasible

to reform, alter, or abolish it, in such m

as shall be judged most conducive to the

lic weal. (Annals of America, 2:432; emp

added.)

Today 4-21-10 Chris Dodd stated

Bloomberg interview that Congress ha

the TRUST OF THE AMERICAN PEO

Don Turner

Funding Tight for Sage NutritioBy 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.

Baca county participants pay an avera

$2.11 per meal; Bent county is $1.14; Cro

county is $1.61; Kiowa county is $2.12; O

county is $1.06 and Prowers county pa

pants average $1.44.

Some state health rulings tend to work ag

the system. County commissioner Joe M

said no leftovers may be taken home fro

table, not even uneaten cookies. For h

reasons, even those have to be brokencrumbs and cannot be thrown away i

Nor can uneaten meals to distributed t

other agency, even though they might be

on the very same day. Another drawba

that a relation or spouse may not take ho

prepackaged meal to another person at h

even if they are unable to travel to one o

county Sage Nutrition sites.

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Community News

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 south

corner of McKorkle Field. At this point, only one system will be installed, and should la

three years before filters need replacing. If the system works as expected, another unit w

installed at a second discharge point, later in the year. The system costs $17,700 and the

chase was approved at the March 8, 2010 city council meeting.

Odor Control System InstalledBy Russ Baldwin

The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a

two-vehicle crash resulting in one fatality thatoccurred 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 time of the crash, was ejected as her ve

spun off the road; she was pronounced de

the scene. Barber, who was wearing his

belt at the time of the crash, sustained m

injuries and was transported to Eads Me

Center.

The use of drugs or alcohol does not app

be a contributing factor in the crash. Faili

yield right of way at an uncontrolled inte

tion is being investigated as a contributing

tor. For further information, contact Tro

A.W. Gumke

Eads Resident inThursday Highway Fatal

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Community News

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 areference to the citys 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 betaken 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

reconsidered by the Council on May 17.

Pam Denahy, Events Coordinator, reported that

the 2010 Census is now 67% complete in La

Junta and 69% in Otero County. She also re-

ported that Southeast Colorado Appreciation

Day at the Capitol was well attended, with four

hundred burgers served at noon. The Koshares

performed native American dances and almost

all Southeastern Colorado communities were

represented, including Lamar, La Junta,

Springfield, Las Animas, Eads, Holly, Man-

zanola, Fowler, Sugar City, and Ordway.

Ordinance No. 1502, Approving the Final Plat

of Ohio Addition, La Junta, Otero County, Col-

orado, was approved on second reading. Matt

Valdez was appointed to the La Junta Board of

Adjustments.

Tim Klob on behalf of the Chamber of Com-

merce appeared before the City Council to ask

permission for the Early Settlers Day parade

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, onall 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.

The City Manager reported a good time with

visiting representatives from Japanese

tourism. They viewed completion of tennis

court repairs, footings for the new slide at the

city swimming pool, softball fields ready and

in use by various kids teams, part timers

hired for weed control, old Tiger field bleach-

ers transported to the Rodeo Grounds, testing

for cashiers at the swimming pool, paving of

Belmont Avenue, and pouring of a base for

DeBourgh locker storage. The railroad spur

to Lewis Bolt & Nut should be tied into

Burlington Northern/Santa Fe tracks thisweek. John Melby and Scott Lane have been

signed for the airport show. Military landings

of Apache helicopters have been cleared for

the airport. Old Tiger Field lights, if usable,

will be transferred to new Tiger Field, and

poles will be retired. The new water tanks

near completion, only needing paint and for

the paint to have time to cure. There will be

no disruption of water service to the city.

La Junta City Council Holds Public Hearing for Tourism PlanBy Bette Mcfarren

Cheryl Lindner appears before La Junta City

Council to discuss tourism plan.Mike Steeves comments on

tourism plan.

Tim Klob discusses Early

Settlers' Day plans with

La Junta City Council.

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Community News

Dr. Merle

Who are the leaders in the Las Animas High

Schools Future Business Leaders of America

(FBLA)? Whats their leadership style? Howdo they compare with former Presidents of the

United States and other famous people?

These questions will be answered at the Annual

FBLA Awards Banquet on May 11, 2010 by

Dr. Merle Rhoades, a business consultant, ed-

ucator, trainer, and entrepreneur at the annual

FBLA Annual Awards Banquet. The event,

which is open to the general public, will be

held at the Las Animas Elementary School

Cafeteria with the dinner from 5:00-6:00 p.m.

and the interactive presentation will begin at

6:00 p.m. The cost for the dinner and the pres-

entation is $15 per person and reservations

must be made by noon on Monday, May 4, to

Dalton Gallegos, FBLA Vice President, at 719-

468-6977.

The presentation, Leadership in Four Colors,will show how business leaders can develop

competent, aggressive business leadership,

which is one of the FBLA goals. Competency

begins by understanding yourself states

Rhoades. You become an aggressive business

leader when you understand other people.

Through all of this, you learn to develop trust

and different ways of communicating, ac-

cording to Rhoades. This leads to the accom-

plishment of another FBLA goal, Develop

character, prepare for useful cit

ship, and foster patriotism.

Dr. Rhoades is a certified True C

facilitator and a licensed True C

Independent Contractor. He has

doing extensive research in le

ship, human behavior, customer

ice, stress and burnout every sin

started his doctoral degree near

years ago. Emphasis on what

most effective leadership styl

changed through the years. Thetimes when we can look back an

where we have made a 360 tu

our thinking of what is the mo

fective style, states Rhoades.

True Colors was developed by

Lowry in 1978 based upon the w

of David Keirsey, Myers-Briggs

Carl Jung. It is a simple mod

personality identification for p

of all ages that improves commu

tion through recognition of a per

true character, according to tru

ors.com website.

When you put the elements of True Col

with the leadership philosophies of such

people as Peter Drucker, Edward Deming,Peters, Ken Blanchard, Stephen Covey

Jim Collins, you will be able to select the

leadership style for the situation and be

an effective business leader, states Rhoa

Dr. Rhoades spent 40 years as an educa

the secondary and post-secondary levels

has been both a teacher and an administ

His family has owned several small busin

and he served as the director of a very

cessful Small Business Development C

(through the Small Business Administr

and the Colorado Office of Economic D

opment) for eight years. He grew up on a

and still has some farming interest. H

held leadership roles at the local, state, an

tional levels. He tries to practice wh

preaches. One of his former students reto him as the business preacher. He i

rently the President of BBR Incorpo

which is a family owned corporation. Ma

his techniques are utilized by the employ

their family owned retail store in Fort Mo

Colorado where high integrity and bus

ethics are practiced.

Annual Las Animas FBLAAwards and Officer Installation

Banquet Set for MayFrom Dalton Gallegos, FBLA Vice-President

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Buzz About TownPlease send your items to

[email protected] 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 WOMENS 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, COHIGH 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 l iv-

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,

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. HealthierLiving 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 eachmonth 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.

ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT

3rd Thursday

The newly formed Alzheimers support group

will meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

The meetings are for families of persons living

with Alzheimers 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 ThursdayAll 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

regular meetings on the first Monday of

month beginning at 6:00 pm in the S

Center in Lamar. The resource Library is

weekdays from 1:30 4:30. Everyone is

come to attend.SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

2nd Saturday

Southeastern Colorado Genealogical So

holds regular meetings of the second Sat

of each month beginning at 2 p.m. in Me

Room B, Robert Hoag Rawlings Lib

100 Abriendo Ave. Pueblo, CO. Call719

1973 for details. Guests are welcome.

BE HAPPY

3rd Wednesday The Be Happy group is a

group who meets every Third Wedne

6:30 pm at the St Pauls Episcopal Chu

200 E. Parmenter, Lamar Co. They hav

and discussions to Be Happy and stay po

in this stresses out world. Everyone is

come. For information, call Dianne Truat 688-8113.

BENT HATTERS RED HAT SOCI

OF LAS ANIMAS. CO

2nd Friday

The BENT HATTERS meet at Bents Fo

on the Second Friday at 8:30 am. Those

ested in attending or joining are invited

tend. If a different location, it will be publ

in The Local Buzz.

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Agricultural News Sports News

With McCook Community Col-

leges victory over Western Ne-

braska Community College on

Wednesday, the Lamar Community

College Runnin Lopes clinched the

2010 Empire Conference champi-

onship. LCCs conference recordstands 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-

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

innings with five hits and

earned runs. Forrest Klausm

and R.J. Salvi both pitched scor

innings in the sixth and seven

nings respectively. At the plat

Lopes had eight hits with Max

and Travis Hayes both pickintwo hits apiece.

The Lopes are currently 38-9

all and 21-5 in conference.

Lopes have six games left on

regular schedule with four co

ence games against Western

braska and two games

Seward County next Wednesd

LCC Runnin Lopes Baseball TeamEarns 2010 Championship

Sweeps Seward County Community College

on Wednesday

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.

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-

versity, Microsoft Office 2007/

dows 7 software, tote bag, l

sleeve, backpack, and supplies

event and items are underw

and/or provided by the Credit U

of Colorado, Motorola, Micr

Education, Regis University

Johnson & Wales University.

Janae England is currently obta

her Associate of Science at

She will pursue a dual degree

Business and Animal Scien

Colorado State University nex

Her interest in agriculture s

from her many jobs on the f

farm that involve livestock and

mal production. England was

and raised in Lamar and has al

an active member of her ch

She is currently working as a

assistant for a John Gehlha

P.C. in Lamar. On campus, Jan

a member of Phi Theta Kapp

Club and leader of the college

lowship of Christian Students

passions include serving God

rel racing, and cooking.

LCCs Janae England Selected for

All-Colorado Academic TeamLAKEWOOD, Colo. The Col-orado Department of Agricultures

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

Sheriffs 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 notproperly 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 Departments top

priority is to take these cattle to a

safe location and ensure they are

properly fed, said Dr. Striegel.

In a separate investigation, theLogan County Sheriffs 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-

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.

Cattle Removed from

Logan County Property

Better Business Bureau of Southern

Colorado The BBB will award ascholarship 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

Balanced Man Scholarship To be

considered for this scholarship, applicants 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

Scholarship Availabilities

for High School Seniors

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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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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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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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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.

Officers cited a juvenile for harassment.

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Case#:10L-03238 Officer:T Cope Date:Mon

Apr 19 13:50:39 MDT 2010

Officers were contacted by telephone in re-

gards to a possible stolen IPOD. Estimated

loss of property is $150.

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Case#:10L-03239 Officer:N. Losa Date:Mon

Apr 19 13:47:55 MDT 2010 An officer re-

sponded to the Lamar Public Library on a re-

port of a fall. The subject contacted stated he

was okay and declined medical attention.

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block of North 9th street on a report of a dog

in a trap. Upon the arrival of the officers the

dog was removed and taken to the shelter.

There were no tags on the dog.

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Case#: 10L-03241 Officer: J. Rodriguez

Date: Mon Apr 19, 2010 An officer spoke with

a citizen who was receiving prank phone calls

in the 600 block of Savage Ave. The citizen

wanted to know how to track the calls.

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block of North 10th street on a report of a

chicken at large. Upon the arrival of the officer

the chicken was captured and relocated o utside

of the city limits.

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Date: Mon Apr 19, 2010 : An officer was dis-

patched to a report of children playing in the

street. The babysitter and parent were con-

tacted and advised of the incident.

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Date: Mon Apr 19, 2010 An officer spoke with

a citizen about littering issues. The questions

were answered for the citizen.------------------------------------------------------

Case#:10L-03244 Officer: Pierce Date: Mon



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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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 locatethe 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. Sub ject is being held on a $500

bond.

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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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Date: Mon Apr 19, 2010: An officer responded

to the 400 block of N. 3rd St. on a report of a

juvenile. The officer spoke with the teenager

and parents about their differences. The

teenager agreed to listen to her parents.------------------------------------------------------


Date: Mon Apr 19, 2010: An officer responded

to the 1600 block of S. 11th St. on a report of

loud music. The subject was contacted who

had the music turned up while cleaning. The

music was turned down.

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Case#:10L-03252 Officer: Stone Date: 4-

19-2010: Officers dispatched to the 200 block

of South Mullen Street on a report of a fight.

Upon arrival officers arrested Keith Miller for

3rd degree assault.

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Case#: 10L-03253 Officer: J. Curtis Date: Tue

Apr 20, 2010 Officers responded to the 1500

block of South 13th Street on a report of an

alarm. Officers found no criminal activity.

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Case#: 10L-03254 Officer: J. Sherrill

Date: 04/20/2010 Officers responded to the

700 block of S. Mullen St. on a report of a dis-turbance. Officers were advised of an un-

wanted party at a residence. Th e party agreed

to leave the residence without incident.

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Date: 04/20/2010Officers conducted a busi-

ness check in the 100 block of Mill St .The

business was found to be secure and no crim-

inal activity was observed.

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Date: 04/20/2010Officers conducted a busi-

ness check in the 500 block of E. Olive St .

The business was found to be secure and no

criminal activity was observed.

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Apr 20, 2010Business Check

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Case#:10L-03258 Officer: Stone Date: 4-20-2010 Business check

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Apr 20, 2010 Business Check

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Apr 20, 2010 : Voluntary Contact

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Date: 04/20/2010Officers conducted business

checks in the 100 block of S. Main St . The

businesses were found to be secure and no


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Date: 04/20/2010Officers conducted business

checks in the 200 block of S. Main St . The



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Date: 04/20/2010 Officers conducted businesschecks in the 300 block of S. Main St . The



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Case#:10L-03264 Officer: Stone Date: 4-20-

2010 Business check.

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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


sponded to the 300 blo ck of S. 7th St , on a re-

port of a parking problem. The officer wasable 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


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


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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Apr 20 12:50:23 MDT 2010Code Enforce-


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.------------------------------------------------------

10L-03271 VOL CONTACT

10:03:17 04/20/10 E Herrera ACT

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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


sponded to the 300 block of S. 7th St , on re-

port of a parking problem. The offic

arrested two subjects for possession o

juana and intent of distribution of mari

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Case#: 10L-03276 Officer: J. Rod

Date: Tue Apr 20, 2010 An officer wvised of a traffic offense that occurred o

age Avenue . The subject was n o longe

area.

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Date: Tue Apr 20, 2010: An officer w

patched to the 1100 block of Parkview A

a report of loud music. Th e high scho

iors were having a barbecue and were a

to turn the music down.

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Case#:10L-03275 Officer:A Medina Da

Apr 20 15:55:05 MDT 2010 Vin Inspe

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Date: Tue Apr 20, 2010 An officer wa

tacted by a citizen who was involve

minor traffic accident. The citizen wa

information on how to report the accid

line.

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Case#: 10L-03278 Officer: Pierce DatApr 20 2010Code Enforcement Offic

served a dog at large in the 500 block o

Washington street . Officers contact

owner and issued a citation for LMC# 7

Running at Large.

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10L-03279 Domestic Violence 14

04/20/10 C Miller OHS Officers were

to 400 block E College Rd on a report o

mestic violence in progress. Officers

an emergency protection order.

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10L-03281 Civil Standby 14:47:13 04

Raymundo Macias ACT

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Case#: 10L-03280 Officer: Do

Date:4-20-2010 Administrative Invento

port

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Case#:10L-03282 Officer: Pierce Dat

Apr 20 15:40:49 MDT 2010 Code En

ment Officers observed a dog at large600 block of East Cedar. The dog was s

back into its yard and the owner given a

ing.

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Date: Tue Apr 20, 2010 An officer w

patched to the 900 block of S. 1st St. for

standby. The property was exchanged w

incident.

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Case#: 10L-03283 Officer:

Date:04/20/10 Code Enforcement O

were dispatched to the area of Main a

Ave on a report of a dog at large. Upon

rival of the officer the dog was captur

taken to the shelter. There were no tags

dog.

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Case#: 10L-03285 Officer: Pierce Date

Apr 20 17:32:41 MDT 2010 : Code E

ment Officers observed a dog at largearea of Main and Lynn Street . The d

captured and taken to the shelter for imp

ment until the owners can be contacted

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Date: Tue Apr 20, 2010 An officer w

patched to Memorial Dr. on a report of

ratic driver. The driver was contacte

stated she was just looking at the scene

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Case#:10L-03287 Officer:E.Payne D

20-2010:Officers responded to a possi

mestic violence at the 10 Block of Nort

. Officers were unable to locate describ

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POLICE & SHERIFF REPORTS Public Notice

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Bent County will receive Bids for the Valley-Wide Health Systems Las Animas HeClinic addition and remodeling of the clinic (CDBG B-09-DY-08-0001) located at Vine, Las Animas, Colorado until May 5, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. Mountain at the BentCounty Commissioners Office, 725 Bent Avenue, Las Animas, Colorado at whichand 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 GradingItem 2. ConcreteItem 3. Carpentry and Case WorkItem 4. RoofingItem 5. MechanicalItem 6. ElectricalItem 7. Plumbing

Contractor does not need to itemize these trades in the Base Bid Total. Bidders mbe required by the Owner to submit a summary of previous work experience in tharea of the proposed project and a statement of financial responsibility when sucsubmission is deemed necessary. The Owner may also conduct any investagatideems necessary to determine the Bidders performance capabilities. All work ocontract is to be completed within 220 calendar days after order to commence costruction.

Contract documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications, are on filethe office of Bent County Courthouse, Human Resources, 725 Bent Ave., Las AnCO 81054. Phone: (719) 456-1600.

Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained by depositing $100 with Beneach set of documents so obtained. Each such deposit will be refunded if the Draings and Contract Documents are returned in good condition within ten (10) daysBid opening.

A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 a.m. on April 24, 2010 at thBent County Health Care Center located at 215 Maple Avenue in Las Animas, Corado. A site tour to follow.

A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of Bent County negotiable U.Government bonds (at par value) or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Biddand an acceptable surety in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bidbe submitted with each Bid.

Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages aforth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project, and that the Contramust ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminateagainst 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 bshould contact the local Workforce Center for qualified candidates.

Prior to the awarding of the Contract, the Bent County Commissioners may deferdecision for a period of (30) days from the date of the opening of Bids but may exa responsible time period for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigatingqualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract.

Date: April 9, 2010 Signed: Bent County

By Bill Long

Title Chairman, Bent County Commiss

ties.

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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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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-0329 0 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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Date: 04/21/2010 Officers conducted a busi-

ness check in the 3600 block of S. Main St .



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ness check in the 500 block of Commercial St



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Case#:10L-03293 Officer: Stone Date: 4-

21-2010 Voluntary contact

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ness check in the 900 block of W. Beech St .



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ness check in the 600 block of E. Parmenter St



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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.------------------------------------------------------


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 Hollybegan 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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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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Date:04/21/10 Code Enforcement Officersobserved 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


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: WedApr 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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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

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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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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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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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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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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800 block of Yucca for a welfare check. The

subject was transported to PMC to speak with

Mental Health.

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Date: Wed

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