Archive for November, 2012
County Commissioners Approve Variety of Funding Grants
Darren Glover, PATS Operations Director, provided the Prowers County Commissioners with ridership numbers and finances for the county transit service during their meeting, Thursday, November 15. Glover also discussed the 2013 CDOT Transit grant which provides PATS with some of their administrative and operating funding each year, totaling $315,000. The local share of the funding […]
Las Animas Resident Killed in Highway 50 Crash
The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating a one vehicle accident involving a single fatality that occurred on Colorado 50, about five miles east of La Junta. A 1989 Ford Ranger, driven by Ronald L. Six, age 62, of Las Animas, Colorado, was eastbound on Colorado 50 when the Ford Ranger went off the […]
Historic Buildings Can Assist Future Retail Prospertiy
Twenty of sixty-eight buildings around downtown Lamar have the historic potential to qualify for a National or State Historical Register designation, or as local landmarks. Those numbers are part of the findings from a two year study conducted by architects, Tim and Chris Hoehne. Shawna Hodge, Lamar Main Street Coordinator hosted the information presentation at […]
(REVISED) Margaret G. Casper…May 1, 1915 – November 15, 2012
A graveside funeral service for longtime Lamar resident, Margaret G. Casper, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday November 17, 2012 at the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar. Visitation for Margaret will be held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM Friday November 16, 2012 at the Peacock Family Chapel. Margaret was born on […]
Colorado Agricultural Exports Important for State-Op/Ed from John Salazar
Colorado Agricultural Exports Important for State By John T. Salazar, Commissioner of Agriculture When thinking about the goods or services that Colorado exports to other countries, agricultural products may not be the first thing that crosses your mind. Think again. Agricultural exports have become increasingly important to our state’s economy, with high-quality, locally grown […]
Replacement Pumps for Tank and Tummy
Ever since the June 2 storms knocked over the marquee and smashed the gas pumps at Tank and Tummy on South Main Street this past summer, there’s been buying just for the Tummy and not for the Tank. That’s going to change in about a month. Some preliminary excavation work for the new pumps […]
Get Some Dirt on Your Hands!!
Volunteers are needed for a garden-building project this Saturday, November 17, at the former Lincoln School on North 10th Street in Lamar. The Project HOPE Teen Center is constructing a HOPE Center Garden in a section of the playground and your help would be appreciated. The weatherman is predicting a sunny day with a […]
Business of the Week – Core Financial
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight Core Financial. Give them a call at: 719.336-5550 Core Financial has become a familiar name in Lamar. The […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of November 10
Top Ten Books for the Week of November 10 Clifford’s Halloween by Norman Bridwell Wicked Business #2 by Janet Evanovich By Starlight by Dorothy Garlock The Last Vampire (3 novels) by Christopher Pike The Moonstone and the Woman in White by Wilkie Collins A Wanted Man by Lee Child Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins An […]
Game Recap LCC Women’s Basketball vs Howard College
The LCC women’s basketball team held off a strong Howard College team 63-62 and winning their 3rd straight game to start the 2012-13 season. LCC’s Ellie Stevens had 23 points and six rebounds on 7-of-22 shooting as the game went back and forth during the second half between the two teams. Howard College (1-1) had […]
Lamar Sales Tax Continues YTD Climb
Although the combined monthly sales tax revenue report for the City of Lamar showed a 1.11% decrease for September, the Year to Date collections showed a 4.13% increase or $112,116.52 gain over 2011 revenue figures. The 1.11% drop constitutes a $3,123.86 loss comparing September 2012 to 2011. Year to Date figures shows a 3.57% […]
Lamar Elks Host Annual SDS Halloween Party
For the 5th year in a row, The Lamar Elks Lodge, #1312 hosted the Annual SDS Halloween party. Staff and clients dressed up in their favorite costumes for an evening of fellowship, fun and food. Participants enjoyed the evening meal of hamburgers and french fries, and had a chance to dress up, dance, and have some […]
Letter to the Editor: Thank You to Voters
Dear Editor: Thank you to all the people in Prowers County who voted and put their trust in my abilities. It is truly an honor to be elected as your Prowers County Commissioner for the next four years. I am deeply grateful to the citizens of Prowers County who have supported me and believed in […]
Light Plant Customers Will See Electric Rate Drop in 2013
Electric rates should be dropping by 7% for Lamar Light and Power customers, based on kilowatt per hour usage. Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh reviewed the new rate schedule in the 2013 budget for Lamar Utility Board members during their Tuesday, November 13 meeting. A rate increase of 2.5% will be in effect, […]
Ivan Eugene Brenton…January 10, 1926 – November 11, 2012
Ivan Eugene Brenton passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Sangre de Cristo Hospice House in Pueblo, Colorado, at the age of 86. Per family’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no services. Ivan was born on January 10, 1926 to Harry W. and Julia Mae (Greenwell) Brenton […]
LHS DECA Club Competes in Pueblo
The Lamar High School DECA Club traveled to Pueblo West for the District #9 DECA Competition on Nov. 2, 2012. Eighty-one members competed to qualify for State Competition in individual and team events. Students choose the events they were interested in, then took a 100 questions multiple choice test covering marketing concepts. The test was […]
Letter to Editor – Thank you for Support for Donald Seufer, County Commissioner, District 1
Dear Editor: I am writing today to thank everyone who supported and voted for my brother, Donald Seufer, candidate for Prowers County Commissioner, District 1. Even though he did not win I am very-very proud of him. — (It is interesting the opponents who have challenged this seat lose by such an extremely narrow-margin when […]
Lamar City Council Approves 2013 Budget, Moves Forward on Energy Audit on City Buildings
A meeting of the Lamar Redevelopment Authority preceded the regular Lamar City Council meeting this past Monday evening, November 12. Business before the Authority was brief, as it pertained to an earlier agreement for the annual rehabilitation reimbursement of American Transit Works Incorporated for $6,846.57. The ten year agreement calls for $3,500 per year […]
Veterans Honored at Flag Retirement Ceremony
Click on a picture to enter the slideshow. Monday, November 12, 2012, is the official observance of Veteran’s Day, but local veterans were honored in several ways prior to the national holiday. Both the Lamar Elks Lodge and Eagles Aerie provided a free meal this past weekend to those men and women who have […]
‘Banner Up’ at Shore Arts Center
New banners, developed to highlight a brand for Historic Downtown Lamar, were presented during a public showing at the Shore Arts Center this past Friday evening, November 9. Hosted by Lamar Partnership Incorporated, Executive Director, Shawna Hodge, explained that the logo represents a stylized windmill which will be displayed on four differently colored banners. The […]
