Archive for October 28th, 2015
Election Deadline Information
ELECTION NEWS: Have you returned your ballot to the Prowers County Clerk’s office? The earlier ballots are returned, the earlier election night results can be released. We highly recommend that you: Drop your ballot off at the Prowers County Clerk & Recorder’s Office at 301 S. Main Street, Lamar, CO. For your convenience a […]
Letter to the Editor: The Book
I want to thank all the good folks all over southeast Colorado who bought the book titled, “Oscar Hasser, Cow Puncher, ‘South of the Arkansas’”. As you know 100% of the proceeds from the book goes to the “Make a Wish Foundation, Colorado” and Hospice. I’m not keeping one dime of it. To date, […]
Utility Board Gains New Member
Michael Horning, Lamar businessman, was sworn in as the latest member of the Lamar Utility Board, replacing the vacancy left when Michael Bryant’s term expired. Judge Stanley Brinkley administered his oath of office at the Lamar Light Plant offices on Tuesday afternoon, October 27th. He will serve a five year term until 2020. Board chairman, […]
Goal Met for 2016 Holly Fireworks Display
Holly Fun Club members, Claudia Parker and Jackie Leiker informed the Holly Commercial Club, a recent dinner and silent auction raised almost $1,000, half of which will be donated to the Holly Volunteer Fire Department. Jake Holdren said the Fire Department had met their goal with their fundraisers, but still needs to cover insurance costs, a […]
Redevelopment Authority Approves 2016 Budget, Funding for Pocket Park Construction
Two funding resolutions were passed by the Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board during Monday night’s meeting, October 26th. One resolution adopts the 2016 budget for the Lamar Redevelopment Authority at $137,245, providing for revenues and expenditures. The other approves up to $50,000 in funding for the improvement of the Shore Arts Center Pocket Park. City Administrator, […]
PCDI Board of Directors Respond to Lamar’s Decision to Pull Funding
(LAMAR, COLORADO) – Brilliant innovator and business man Henry Ford had a vision for success. He said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” Since its inception, Prowers County Development, Incorporated (PCDI) has been honored to have the support from and work with the Prowers County and City of […]
City Council Okays New LUB Board Member, Olive Street Station Liquor License Transfer
The Olive Street Station transfer of ownership and retail liquor store license from Ken Roe to Donald Compton and T.J. Sanders was approved following a brief public hearing. The business at 403 East Olive Street was recently purchased and both Sanders and Compton told the council there are no plans for any changes to the […]
