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New Board Members Attend PCDI Meeting
John Marrin, President of Lamar Community College, and Shawna Hodge, Lamar’s Main Street Director, sat in on their first PCDI meeting, Tuesday morning, February 28. Both were elected to the board during the annual meeting of Prowers County Development Incorporated on February 16. Board members, after some discussion, decided to reduce the asking price for […]
High Winds Maul Main Street
The weatherman was on target with his call for strong winds in southeastern Colorado Tuesday, February 28. Winds in excess of 50mph were whipping up the usual tumbleweeds, but some business signs and businesses along Main Street in Lamar didn’t fare very well. The Car Palace on North Main Street lost a four foot […]
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Rupp’s Truck and Trailer Repair
On February 10th, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors paid a welcome visit to Rupp’s Truck & Trailer Repair at 7777 US 50 in Lamar . Rupp’s is owned and operated by Ramon and Amber Rupp. They offer quality service and repair to all types of trucks […]
Seufer Declares His Candidacy for County Commissioner
Holly area resident and farmer, Donald Seufer, Democrat, has announced his candidacy for District 1 Commissioner in Prowers County, currently held by incumbent Henry Schnabel. Seufer is the first democrat to declare for public office in the county this year. Schnabel is being challenged for his seat by fellow Republican, Lamar businessman Mike Parker. […]
Win a $100 Gift Certificate
Get ALERT for the perfect prize this winter. Register by 5pm, April 2nd, 2012 to receive breaking news from The Prowers Journal email Alerts, and you could win a $100 gift certificate from J & N Shoes, downtown Lamar. J & N Shoes provides shoes, clothing and sports gear for the entire family. There’s no […]
City Council Ponders Employee Compensation, Amtrak Lobbying Funds
The Lamar City Council dealt with several financial issues during their February 27 meeting…compensation for city employees who furthered their education for increased job performance, funding to help maintain an Amtrak route through southeast Colorado, a home winterization project for qualified citizens and the purchase of a replacement bookmobile for the Lamar Library. The evening […]
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit the New Golf Pro
On February 10th, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors paid a visit to Bob Haney, the new Golf Pro at the Spreading Antlers Golf Course, and welcomed him to Lamar. Bob is getting settled in and ready for the new golf season. Spreading Antlers Golf Course is […]
Lamar Council Will Discuss Merit Compensation for City Employees
Various forms of merit compensation for Lamar City employees will highlight the Lamar City Council work session set for this evening, February 27. City Administrator Bill Pfeilsticker will ask council members for guidance regarding compensation for city employees who have completed education or training incentive programs. The city has no written incentive program, but it has been generally […]
Revitalized Program Will Help Develop Tomorrow’s Ag Leaders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 24, 2012 Revitalized Program Will Help Develop Tomorrow’s Ag Leaders Colorado Department of Agriculture Invests in the Future of Agriculture LAKEWOOD, Colo. – A newly formed organization, Colorado Ag Leadership Program (CALP), is dedicated to enhancing leadership capabilities of those committed to the future of Colorado’s agriculture and rural communities. CALP is […]
Lamar Partnership Inc. Annual Board Meeting
Lamar Partnership Inc., a Colorado Main Street Community, will be holding its Annual Board meeting on February 29, 2012 at the Lamar Chamber board room starting at noon. The Board has one At-Large Board member position available. Anyone interested in serving must be employees or owners of retail and non-retail businesses, as well as, from […]
PMC CEO Jim Fairchild Announces Resignation
For Immediate Release: February 23, 2012 Jim Fairchild Announces Resignation Lamar, CO – Jim Fairchild, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prowers Medical Center has announced his resignation from the hospital effective May 23, 2012. Jim’s many years of experience as a hospital CEO and his familiarity with small, rural communities will be greatly missed. It will […]
Residents Enjoy New Faces at Juniper Village!
February 20, 2012 (Lamar, CO) – Juniper Village at Lamar, a skilled nursing facility, is very fortunate to be part of the Nurse Aide program at Lamar Community College. It not only allows the residents to have new faces assisting with their care, it also allows the students of the program to log hours […]
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Crafters Corner Boot & Shoe Repair
On February 3rd, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors paid a visit to Crafters Corner Boot & Shoe Repair located at 122 South Main Street in Lamar and presented Crafters Corner Boot & Shoe Repair with their First Dollar of Profit plaque. Chris Springer, the owner works on many different types of boots and […]
Prowers Lodging Panel Tables All Requests
Members of the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel tabled action on the five requests on the agenda for their monthly meeting, February 21 at the PCDI offices in Lamar. Only representatives for the Lamar Days Festivities were on hand to make their presentation; Ron Cook for the annual Rod Run Car Show, Toni McPherson for […]
PMC Board of Director Elections Scheduled
NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS §32-1-804.1; 32-1-804.3, 1-1-104(34), 32-1-905(2), C.R.S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the PROWERS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT of Prowers County, Colorado. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8TH day of May, 2012, between the hours of 7:00 […]
Lamar Community College Hosting District Ag Forum Wednesday
COLO. – Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO) is hosting a series of agricultural forums to discuss the reauthorization of the farm bill. The forums will be an opportunity for the Congressman to hear from farmers, ranchers and producers in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District about what they would like to see in this year’s legislation. The farm […]
LCC Seeks to Recognize Alumni
LCC SEEKS TO RECOGNIZE ALUMNI (Lamar, Colorado, February 17, 2012) Lamar Community College is currently accepting nominations for its 2012 Alumnus/Alumna of the Year. These awards become even more meaningful as LCC prepares to celebrate its 75th anniversary and is reaching out to its alumni. Nomination forms are available at www.lamarcc.edu/alumni and must include the […]
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Bamboo Grove
On February 3rd, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors paid a visit to Bamboo Grove located at 1106 South Main Street in Lamar and presented Bamboo Grove with their First Dollar of Profit plaque. Nancy Dong and Q: Doy Ye are the Restaurant Managers. The Bamboo Grove […]
County Offices Closed for Presidents’ Day
All County Offices including the Courthouse will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2012, in observance of Presidents’ Day. However, the Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center will remain open that day.
County Commissioners Plan for 2012 Fire Season
Last year’s dry weather conditions added to the chances of prairie fires in southeast Colorado, as was the case in Bent and Baca Counties. In light of those fires, representatives of the Colorado State Forest Service and Stefan Warn, Prowers County Emergency Operations Director, met with the Prowers County Commissioners to discuss what resources the […]