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Applications Being Accepted for Funding to Support Small and Emerging Rural Businesses
DENVER, Colo., October 31, 2013 – USDA Rural Development State Director Trudy Kareus announced that the agency is accepting applications for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program (RBEG). Applications are due by 4 PM on January 17, 2014. Nonprofit economic development groups, public bodies and tribes are encouraged to apply. Grant funds may be used […]
Prowers Medical Center Rewards Staff and the Community
During the Holiday Season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have stood beside us as we have grown and adapted to meet the needs of our communities. In appreciation of the ongoing support of our community, Prowers Medical Center (PMC) has chosen to reward our staff of 200+ for their hard work and dedication […]
PMC Birth Announcements December 13, 2013
Elizabeth and Robin Chester of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their son Corbin Chester. Corbin was born at 9:55 pm on December 8, 2013. He measured 5 lb 12.5 oz and 18.5 inches long. Brother Brendan and grandparents Peggy & Milton King and Yen Ross are happy to welcome him to the […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of December 9, 2013
Added to the Library Collection the Week of December 9, 2013 The Hit by David Baldacci – Audiobook Trapped: a Private Justice novel by Irene Hannon – Large Print Christmas at Harmony Hill: A Shaker story by Ann H. Gabhart – Large Print Chasing Hope by Kathryn Cushman – Large Print The Death of Santini: […]
PMC Birth Announcements December 10, 2013
Tabatha Berndt and Ryan Collins of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their son Owen Cooper Collins. Owen was born at 8:40am on December 4, 2013. He weighed 6 lb 13 oz and measured 20.5 inches in length. He joins his siblings Kolten and Tylee Collins. Grandparents Bill & Dorine Collins and D’ellen […]
Fire Department Incident Reports December 9, 2013
Saturday, December 7 At 3:16am on December 7, fire crews were dispatched to Wal-Mart at 1432 East Olive Street in Lamar on report of arcing, shorted electrical equipment. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found no outward signs of fire. Once inside, they were shown to the point of ignition by the manager and […]
Craft Nights Successful at the Lamar Public Library
It is our mission to create a space where community members feel comfortable and have fun creating new and interesting things. The library is also becoming a place to collaborate and share ideas that will enhance our community and inspire future projects. We believe by being creative our community will grow stronger and add value […]
Fire Department Incident Reports December 6, 2013
Tuesday, December 3 At 4:26 pm on December 3, fire personnel were dispatched to 401 South 3rd Street in Lamar on report of visible smoke and a smoke smell. Upon arrival at the location, fire crew found that smoke was present but that it was coming from a stove flue. The occupant stated that he […]
Reinke Recognizes Colorado Plains Irrigation with Gold Pride Award at Annual Convention
Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc., a leading manufacturer of mechanized irrigation systems, is excited to announce that Colorado Plains Irrigation in Lamar, Colo., has received a Gold Reinke Pride award in recognition of the company’s 2012-2013 marketing year success. The Reinke dealership was honored during Reinke’s recent annual convention held October 20-22, 2013, in Omaha, Neb. […]
Fire Department Incident Reports November 26, 2013
Monday, November 25 At 12:14 pm on November 25, fire crews were dispatched to 1202 South 5th Street in Lamar on report of a cooking fire. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found no outward signs of fire. The smoke detector was present and in working order. The fire was contained within the oven […]
Fire Department Incident Reports November 25, 2013
Friday, November 22 At 3:27 pm on November 22, fire personnel were dispatched to a mobile home fire located at 701 West Washington Street in Lamar. There was one occupant in the home and EMS treated the patient for smoke inhalation. Upon arrival at the scene, fire crew found that the entire structure on the […]
Gov. Hickenlooper Announces All Damaged Highways Will Reopen Before Thanksgiving
DENVER — Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 — With this week’s opening of U.S. 34 and next week’s planned opening of State Highway 7, all highways damaged by the September flooding will reopen days ahead of the Dec. 1 goal. “The united effort of the Colorado Department of Transportation and its road repair partners has been […]
CPW Reaches Out to Young Archers Inspired by “The Hunger Games”
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering expanded opportunities to young archers in conjunction with the premier of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. As part of this effort, the agency is launching a new advertising campaign that promotes archery programs during the movie premier. “We’ve seen a tremendous increase in the popularity of archery […]
Dare to Be You
By Lacey Mann, CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Bent & Prowers Counties Southeast Area- Seventeen 4-H campers, counselors, and chaperones from the Southeast Area attended the Annual Dare to Be You (DTBY) 4-H Camp on November 15-17 held in Pueblo, Colo, as representatives of District VI. DTBY is hosted by the 25 counties making up […]
Girl Scouts Visit Juniper Village Residents
Juniper Village at Lamar was pleased to have the Senior Girl Scouts in their building on Saturday, November 16th. Together, the Girl Scouts and residents made turkey pins out of flowers and construction paper. Some ladies really got into the craft by not only making a pin but also a cute centerpiece for their dining […]
Pack the Gym at Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; November 20, 2013) Lamar Community College is hosting a Pack the Gym day on Saturday, November 23rd at the Wellness Center. All three of LCC’s Basketball teams will be competing starting with the Men’s JV team at 3:00pm who will be playing Fort Carson. At 5:30 pm the Women’s team will take on […]
Springs Man Sentenced in Poaching Incident
LAMAR – A fifty-year-old Colorado Springs man was sentenced in Prowers County on Oct. 23 for numerous wildlife violations. The conviction of Jay Beaman was the result of an investigation by Colorado Parks and Wildlife that took place in Prowers, Cheyenne, Kiowa and El Paso counties. The District Attorney’s office initially charged Beaman with eight […]
Juniper Village Salutes Local Veterans
Juniper Village at Lamar is proud of the local Veterans and were proud to salute them at their Veterans Day celebration. Two guest speakers came in to talk to about their time in the military and also to show some of their memorabilia. A former Marine, Mr. Rangel, brought in some of his gear and […]
PMC Birth Announcements November 18, 2013
Amanda and Christopher Conley of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Cassidy Rae Conley. Cassidy was born at 6:47pm on November 14, 2013. She measured 6 lb 12 oz and 19.75 inches in length. Her brother Colton and grandparents Sharla Hays, Mark Conley, and Jerry and Koni Hovater are happy to […]
Juniper Village Hosts Halloween Festivities
Juniper Village at Lamar is always pleased to welcome the community into the building but it is extra special when guests are all dressed up! Juniper kicked off its Halloween celebration with a long line standing outside waiting in anticipation as the doors were about to open. Residents and staff alike got into this event […]