Archive for May, 2013
Public Service Announcement – Mandatory Water Restrictions
Public Service Announcement At their regular City Council meeting Monday, May 13, 2013, Council made the decision to implement Stage 2 Mandatory watering restrictions. The City of Lamar would like to extend a sincere “Thank You” to all of our customers for their conscientious use of water during the mandatory restriction period. Remember, water is […]
Summer Activities, Fundraising Planned at Project HOPE
Members of the HOPE Center Coalition in Lamar attended what they thought would be the final monthly meeting before the summer break. However, members agreed that there were too many projects that needed attention connecting the spring to the fall, so the monthly meetings will continue. The Coalition, which serves to benefit the Project HOPE […]
LUB/ARPA Award Student Scholarships
The February 2013 financial report for Lamar Light and Power was presented to utility board members during their meeting, Tuesday, May 14. Total operating revenue for February is $992,696 with operating costs of $800,987 for a gross operating profit of $191,710. The net income for the month was $58,968. Year to date operating revenues for […]
City of Lamar Sales Tax Report, March 2013
Total Sales and Use Tax Collections for the City of Lamar for this past March, 2013 were up slightly, at 1.24% for a gain of $3,849.63. Collections for March 2013 were $315,417.92 compared to last year at $311,568.29. Set alone, the city sales tax for March improved by 3.05%. Year to date figures show a […]
Shoppes of the Santa Fe Trail Becomes Official
On Tuesday, April 30, 2013, a consortium of local business owners met and discussed the positive ways that they could enhance their business district along Main Street in Lamar, CO. Various topics were discussed and the schedule of events for the remainder of 2013 was penciled in on the calendar. Street Vendors will be a […]
City Clean-up, Looks Just as Nice at Almost Half the Price
Pat Mason, City of Lamar Public Works Director, provided statistics on the April city-wide clean up campaign. Sixty-three city employees and volunteers spent 597.5 man hours in 2012, compared to 52 employees and 398 man hours and 32 volunteers working 253 man hours this year. $28,833.51 was spent on the clean up in 2012, compared […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Valley Baptist Church
The Lamar Honkers congratulated Pastor Douglas Sanford and his congregation on their recent move to a new church on West Highway 50 in Lamar. After being headquartered at the Wiley Community Center for the past eight years, the Valley Baptist Church in Wiley has moved to their beautifully renovated facilities. The church is on the […]
PMC Birth Announcements May 14, 2013
Kayla and Trenton Spell of Springfield are the proud new parents of a little boy, Jordan Duain Spell. Jordan was born at 6:25 am on May 9, 2013. He weighed 6 lb 11 oz and measured 19.5 inches long. Jordan is welcomed to this world by his older brother Alexander, and his grandparents Greg and […]
Trinidad Quintana…April 22, 1959 – May 11, 2013
A Mass of Christian Burial for current Wichita, KS resident formerly of Granada, CO, Trinidad Quintana will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Charles Sena as celebrant. A Rosary service will be held at (Time Correction) 6:00PM on Friday, […]
Volunteer Camp Host Openings, Spend the Summer in Colorado
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is looking for Volunteer Camp Hosts for the 2013 summer season. Being a camp host is a great way to spend the summer enjoying the outdoors and helping out at wildlife areas, hatcheries or campgrounds. Camp hosts are expected to perform a variety of light duties in exchange for […]
Marvin Bender…February 29, 1940 – May 12, 2013
Marvin Bender passed away at his home in Holly, Colorado on May 12, 2013. He was 73….or in leap years, 18. Memorial services for Marvin will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 17th, 2013, at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, CO. Reverend Eugene Birt will officiate. A memorial service for Marvin Bender will also be […]
Prowers Medical Center Thanks the Citizens of Holly!
(Lamar, CO) May 13, 2013 – Press Release Prowers Medical Center would like to take this opportunity to say “Thank You Citizens of Holly” for allowing us to serve you and your healthcare needs for over 20 years. The Holly Community Corporation, through Kyle Neill, notified Craig Loveless, CEO of Prowers Medical Center via certified mail […]
Water Report for May 14, 2013
Here are the Surface Water Conditions for Division 2: Arkansas River Basin – Las Animas to State Line.
Fishing Report, May 14, 2013
Cabela’s is back with the annual “Fish for Millions” Contest Cabela’s is again sponsoring the “Fish for Millions” Contest and four Colorado waters are stocked with tagged fish that could put a licensed Colorado angler in the money. Register for the contest online at Cabela’s website, and then head out to catch the fish with […]
LPD and County Sheriff’s Department Nab Armed Robbery Suspect
On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at approximately 2:32 AM, officers from the Lamar Police Department and deputies from the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 300 block of East Olive Street on report of an armed robbery. Deputies from the Sheriff’s Office spotted a male running in the area and a perimeter was set […]
Less Water, Higher Water Restrictions for Lamar Residents
Lamar is feeling the impact of the current drought and lack of ditch water, moving to more stringent water restrictions two weeks after the first Stage was approved. The Stage 2 water conservation resolution, approved during the city council meeting May 13, allows properties east of Highway 287 to water only from Midnight to 6am and […]
Lamar Honkers Welcome Arkansas Valley Hearing Center
The Lamar Honkers recently welcomed the staff of the Arkansas Valley Hearing Center, at their new office in Lamar, located at 206 South 4th Street. Gary L. Daughtrey, owner of the Center, provided the group with a look at the ear testing equipment along with some general do’s and don’ts regarding ear care. The number […]
Lamar Days Royalty, Elmer & Freida Roberts
Elmer & Freida Roberts moved to Lamar, Colorado in 1965 after the “flood.” They have spent 40 years making Lamar their home. Elmer worked for Coen Construction and later helped his son, Roger operate Action Cycle. Elmer opened E & F Machining in 1982. Freida worked at a variety of different places in Lamar. […]
Fire Department Incident Reports May 13, 2013
Saturday, May 11 At 12:04 pm on Saturday, May 13, fire personnel were dispatched to an alarm system sounding at 1111 S. 4th Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the location, there were no signs of a fire. Through further investigation, it was decided that no fire was present and the crews waited on the […]
Honkers Visit Dr. Barry Portner, OB/GYN
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit Dr. Barry Portner at High Plains Community Health Center. Dr. Barry Portner, Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, joined the medical staff at High Plains the first of April, expanding the scope of services now available for women in the community. Dr. Portner’s […]
