All Entries in the "Business" Category
PCDI Board Discusses Utility Rate Impact on Business Growth in County
PCDI board members discussed what effect local utility rates have on potential economic growth and business development in Prowers County during their monthly board meeting, Tuesday, July 31. Lawrence Brase said he had asked Prowers County Development Incorporated Executive Director, Lisa Nolder, to explore the economic impact JBS, Five Rivers feedlot has on the community. […]
Brief Agenda for Holly Trustees Board Meeting
The Holly Town Board will hear two public appearances during their regular monthly meeting, Wednesday, August 1, at 7pm. Don Seufer, District One candidate for Prowers County Commissioner will appear before the board, as well as Kammie Cathcart of the Holly Pride Committee. Cathcart has been involved in seeking funding for upgrading the projection equipment […]
Fireworks; Hot & Cold
Lamar / Prowers County Volunteer Fire Department would like to announce that the fireworks show that was postponed on the 4th of July will be presented in two parts. The first part of the show will be presented after the Sand and Sage Round-Up Kick-Off Concert on Sunday August the 5th. Approximate time of the […]
Senate President Shaffer Tours S.E. Colorado
Colorado Senate President, Brandon Shaffer, made a series of meet and greet stops in southeast Colorado last week, spending time on Thursday at the Hickory House, the SOS Center and The Perk on West Elm Street. The majority of his hour at The Perk dealt with efforts by local landowners to settle their conservation easement […]
Record Heat Continues in S.E. Colorado
Precipitation across Colorado has been tempered by high temperatures and evapotranspiration (ET) rates that are at or above reference high levels for many areas of the state. High ET rates are a contributing factor in crop loss and poor range lands seen across Colorado. Municipalities are reporting increased demand and decreasing storage volumes, yet […]
Repair Work Continues at Two Buttes Reservoir
SPRINGFIELD, Colo. – A project to modernize the ageing dam at Two Buttes Reservoir is back on track after it was slowed by a rain event in April that flooded the work site. Last winter, when Two Buttes was dry, heavy equipment operators built a temporary cofferdam and removed 17 feet of sediment to […]
West Maple Water Project Underway
Traffic along West Maple Street from North 9th heading east, will see some detours for the next several weeks. Lamar Water Superintendent, Chris Sandoval informed the city council last week, that several outdated water mains will be replaced, section by section, one block at a time. Sandoval said that because of the condition of […]
Business of the Week – High Plains Community Health Dental Center
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 High Plains Community Health Dental Center in Lamar. Call them at: 719.336-8445. HIGH PLAINS COMMUNITY HEALTH DENTAL CENTER Who likes […]
Craig Loveless Accepts Permanent CEO Position at Prowers Medical Center
Lamar, CO – Prowers Medical Center It’s official! Craig Loveless has accepted the permanent role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Prowers Medical Center. Craig has been functioning as the CEO on an interim basis since May 7th and officially accepted the job offer as permanent CEO this afternoon. Currently residing in the small, […]
New Fire/Fireworks Ordinance Being Scripted for Prowers County
“I want to be very precise with drafting a new ordinance on the books for the county,” explained John Lefferdink, Prowers County Attorney. He told the commissioners during their regular meeting on Thursday, July 26, that the county only enforces a few, and if not worded to match your intent, can work counter to your […]
Big Timbers History Corner #13 – Fats vs. Leans
Lamar has been a baseball town almost from the start. There are records of games back in 1886! This picture shows just part of a Big Timbers Museum display about a 1902 baseball battle of the Fats vs. the Leans. Lot of noted names in those rosters! I especially like the picture with the Strain […]
Loveless Confirmed as New PMC CEO, Board Cancels Contract with Billing Firm
Unhappy with its general customer service performance, Prowers Medical Center ended the agreement with the current billing agency and opted for one which will be able to provide more localized service, as well as itemized statements. Board members agreed with CEO Craig Loveless, stating during the monthly board meeting, Wednesday, July 25, that in order […]
Letter to Editor Alert to Phone Scams
The week of July 16, customers of Lamar banks and credit unions started receiving calls on both cell and land line phones from a number that displayed as 000 000 0000. These calls tried to identify themselves as your financial institution and tell you that your debit card had been locked. You only had to […]
Lamar Police Stress Abandoned Vehicle Codes
Code Enforcement issues affect the quality of life of the citizens of a community and involve matters such as zoning, overgrown lots or yards, inoperative vehicles, maintenance of structures, illegal signs and public nuisances. Code enforcement is important not only for health and sanitation purposes, such as controlling rats and vermin, but also plays a […]
Boiler Adjustment Plans Expected by September at Lamar Light Plant
Houssin Hourieh, Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, said representatives from the plant’s boiler manufacturer, Babcock and Wilcox, may submit some design plans in four to six weeks time. Hourieh shared the information with the Lamar Utilities Board during their meeting, Tuesday, July 24. Babcock and Wilcox also had representatives to the light plant last week, […]
PMC – Revised Notice of Meeting
The Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors will meet in regular session, Wednesday, July 25 at 7pm. The agenda includes several legal matters including proposed by-laws that have been reviewed by current and new board members as well as an oil and gas lease which will be reviewed by hospital attorney, John Lefferdink with board […]
Orientation Classes/Business Expo Held at LCC for Fall Semester
Some one hundred college freshman, transfer students and family members were on the Lamar Community College campus Monday, July 23 for new student orientation classes for the fall semester. Several Lamar area businesses were on hand as well, promoting their operation to prospective, future customers and acquainting them with the Lamar retail sector. LCC offered […]
Fee Structure for City Services Discussed by Council
Cost of services provided by the Lamar Police Department was discussed during the city council work session, Monday, July 23. Lamar Police Chief Gary McCrea described how some services, such as fingerprinting, VIN inspections and funeral escorts have been offered in the past without any reimbursement. McCrea told the council that charging fees for these […]
Prowers County Sheriff’s Report, June 2012
There were 305 service calls made in June 2012 by the Prowers County Sheriff’s Office. Lamar had the most calls at 136, followed by calls in the county at 120 and Holly was next at 26. Twenty-three warrant arrests were issued in Lamar, two for Holly and one in the county. Lamar had 38 jail […]
Commissioners Reappraise SCEDD Membership Benefits
Kelly Taylor, Assistant Director of Southern Colorado Economic Development District & The Lending Center, and Margaret Eichman, SCEDD Board President, met with the Prowers County Commissioners, Thursday, July 19 to discuss SCEDD’s role in business development in the county. Prowers County is one of 12 members in the district and according to Eeichman, the only […]