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Business of the Week – Pizza Hut
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 Pizza Hut Give them a call at: 719.336-7300 We are Pizza Hut, a franchisee collection of Pizza Hut locations […]
Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Credit Workshops
In the state of Colorado, pesticide application is regulated by a very strict set of laws enforced by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA). Some of the regulations include the licensing of private, commercial, limited-commercial, and public pesticide applicators. Pesticide Applicator licenses are valid for a 3- year period, expiring on the applicator’s birthdate. Under […]
Fire Department Incident Reports March 15, 2013
Thursday, March 14 At 11:18 am on Thursday, March 14, the Lamar Fire Department was dispatched to 322 S. Main Street for an electrical wiring problem. At the scene, personnel found an alarm sounding in the basement of a residential building but could not immediately see the source. Upon further investigation, it was found that […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Crossroads
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers stopped by to visit the new owner of Crossroads, Dana Jensen, at 215 North Main Street, in Lamar, at her newly renovated business location. If you are a Harley-Davidson or motorcycle enthusiast, you need to stop into Crossroads and visit with Dana. She has a great selection of motorcycle […]
Comedy Night Returns to Lamar
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers invite you to a night of excitement and laughter; the ever-popular comedy night returns to the Lamar Eagles Aerie on Friday, April 5! Adam Vocke and Larry Lundstrom of 2 For the Road Entertainment out of Fort Morgan, CO are once again supplying the talent for a sensational night of […]
Business of the Week – Heath & Turpin Trucking
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 Heath & Turpin Trucking Give them a call at: 719.336-3451 Heath & Turpin Trucking recently celebrated its 50th […]
How To Plant Trees
Trees are an investment. The first step for protecting your investment is selecting the right tree for the right location and planting it properly. Proper tree selection for southeastern Colorado is critical if you want your trees to stay healthy and grow. Selecting trees that are drought tolerant, adaptable to high pH (alkaline) and clay […]
LCC’s Scott Crampton Picks Up 800th Win of His Coaching Career
(Lamar, Colorado; March 12, 2013) Lamar Community College is proud to announce Head Baseball Coach Scott Crampton picked up the 800th win of his coaching career with a 6-2 victory over Western Nebraska Community College on Friday, March 1, 2013. Crampton’s career total now stands at 804-334. Since Crampton’s tenure, the Lopes have accrued eleven […]
Fire Department Incident Reports March 12, 2013
Monday, March 11 At 7:01 am on Monday, March 11, the Fire Department was dispatched to a contained trash fire. Upon arrival, fire personnel found a plastic trash dumpster actively burning. The occupant stated that she had burned grass approximately three days before but had just recently cleaned up the burned grass and placed it […]
Dust Bowl Marathon Series 2013
A marathon is a foot race of 26.2 miles, and whether run or walked it is a long way to go. There are hundreds of these events in the United States with hundreds of thousands participating each year. But for the more serious marathoners there are a few multi-day series. These events range from 2-7 […]
Lamar DECA Attends State Leadership Conference, Diane Pool Receives Award
Twenty three members of the Lamar High School DECA Club attended the DECA State Leadership Conference held Feb. 24-26, 2013 at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. During the three days, students attended the opening and closing ceremonies, attended workshops and competed in their events. Students competed in team events, individual events and written events. […]
Volunteers Needed to Produce 100,000 Life-Saving Meals
In April hundreds of Lamar community members will work to feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between the Lamar Ministerial Alliance and Minnesota-based Feed My Starving Children, volunteers will prepare 100,000 life-saving meals. The event will take place April 18–20 at the Lamar Community Building (610 S. 6th Street, […]
Lamar Community College Hosts Roping Clinic with Cole Dorenkamp
(Lamar, Colorado; March 6, 2013) On March 23rd and 24th Lamar Community College Rodeo Team will host a Calf Roping/Breakaway and Team Roping Clinic from 9a-5p at the LCC outdoor rodeo arena. LCC Assistant Rodeo Coach and PRCA Cowboy, Cole Dorenkamp will be the featured clinician. Participants of all ages and abilities are encouraged to […]
Highway Construction Resumes East of Las Animas
BENT COUNTY – Work is picking up where it left off to add passing and merging lanes and construct other improvements on U.S. 50, east and west of Hasty and at State Highway (SH) 196 (McClave Junction). The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) project went on winter hiatus in November 2012. Remaining work consists of […]
LCC Rodeo Team Geared Up for Spring Season
The Lamar Community College Rodeo Team is geared up for their spring season. Sophomore Carter Coble enters the spring ranked 5th in the regional standings in steer wrestling, freshman Keely Smith is currently 4th in barrel racing and 4th in all-around, and freshmen Clint Buringa and Tucker White (not pictured) are ranked 5th in team roping. The LCC team […]
Lamar Public Library Celebrates Library Lover’s Month
February was “Library Lovers’ Month”! Library Lovers’ Month is a month-long celebration of school, public, and private libraries of all types. This is a time for everyone to recognize the value of libraries and to work to assure that the Nation’s libraries continue to serve. In recognition of Library Lovers’ Month, Lamar Public Library sponsored […]
Business of the Week – Family Vision Care
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 Family Vision Care Give them a call at: 719.336-3969 In May of 1994, after graduating from Northeastern State University […]
Doctoring Colorado’s Wildlife
SPRINGFIELD, Colo. – As the population in Colorado increases, the number of injured and orphaned animals discovered by people each year has been climbing. When people become sick or injured, they can go to the doctor for treatment. Where do the animals go for treatment? “Wildlife rehabilitation” is the process of providing expert care to […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of March 3, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of March 1, 2013 A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers Dream Eyes #2 by Jayne Ann Krentz The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts Holding the Dream by Nora Roberts Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich Odd Interlude […]
Honkers Visit Edward Jones – Michael Beard
Michael Beard is the new Financial Advisor for the Edward Jones office located across the street from the Lamar Post Office. He helps individuals achieve their long term financial goals by implementing appropriate financial strategies and solutions, tailored personally to their needs. Give Michael a call at 719-336-0019 for your free consultation. Office hours are […]