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FFA Students Earn “Silver” Rating
Congratulations to Lauren Tinnes and Jake Specht for receiving “Silver” Ratings in the Southeast District Creed Contest held in Vilas on Wednesday, December 7th. Charity Stocking Lamar FFA Advisor LHS Agricultural Education Instructor
Lamar City Sales Tax Revenue Posts Another Gain
Lamar City Sales Tax collected for October was up 3.92% over last year, for a gain of $8,988.42. However Use Tax and Other collections were in the negative column, so Total Sales and Use Tax Collections were up only 1.23% for a $3,118.51 gain over the year. Total collections for October 2011 were $255,689.48. Year-to-Date […]
New Directors Added to Lamar Chamber of Commerce
Four persons were voted onto the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, board of directors, Thursday evening, December 8. The positions are for one year with new members replacing those whose terms have expired. The new members are: Juan Saldana-WalMart, Kevin Swanson-Colorado Mills, Tera Bender-Fellowship Credit Union and Bryce Sparks-Big R. According to Axel Thurner, incoming Chamber […]
Prowers County Approves 2012 Budget
The 2012 Prowers County budget, approved by the county commissioners following December 8 public hearing, totals $17,665,344, a decrease from the 2011 budget which is $18,128,583. Tax mills for 2012 are unchanged from 2011 at 27.17. Funds generated from the mill levy have increased $44,000 over last year to $3,359,257. The assessment is based on […]
And the Scams Keep Coming
The Lamar Police Department was recently given information regarding a credit card scam involving a local business. Doctor Sean Oquest recently received an e-mail requesting an estimate for Chiropractic services for several individuals. The e-mail requested the services for workers of an off-shore oil refinery who were to be in Lamar on vacation. The e-mail […]
Opal’s Pub to Open Under New Management
The Prowers County Commissioners took no action at this time, on granting a tavern license for the operation of Opal’s Pub at 1310 North Main in Lamar during their December 8 meeting. While the building will still be owned by Bonnie Kemp, she will lease the operation to Lynn C. Kennedy and her family who […]
Verizon Customers Targeted in email Scam
Fraudulent Collection Letter : The local Verizon office in Lamar has alerted the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and area residents to be wary of an email scam being sent to some customers of the cell phone company. The following is the letter alerting residents to be wary of the potential fraud. “We have received reports of customers receiving potentially fraudulent “Collection” letters via […]
Business of the Week – The Flower Boutique
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when we highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we spotlight The Flower Boutique at 216 Main Street in Lamar, owned and operated by Linda Hawkins. With great enthusiasm, we opened The Flower Boutique at […]
Parkview Christmas Program at LCB
Students from the Parkview Elementary School held their annual Christmas music program last evening, December 6, at the Lamar Community Building. The 3rd thru 5th grade students were under the direction of music instructor Mrs. Morrison for what would probably be their final occasion. Mrs. Morrison is ending her 12th year at Parkview this year, […]
Lamar Area Hospice, Honoring the Past, Planning for the Future
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Parade of Lights was preceded by another lighting ceremony this past Friday, December 2. Almost 100 persons were present for the Lamar Area Hospice, 5th Annual Holiday of Lights and Memories, an observance to remember friends and loved ones who have passed away. The occasion was highlighted by the reading of […]
I’m Glad I’m Not Those Guys!! Brrrrr!
A water main break in front of Frontier Bank, formerly First National Bank, has closed traffic while repairs are underway today, December 6. The entire southbound lanes of Main Street from Olive to Elm will be closed until further notice today. The detour for southbound traffic will begin at Hickory Street, west to 6th Street, […]
Lamar Lady Lopes Drop two at Hutchinson Thanksgiving Classic
The Lamar Lady Lopes took on Dodge City at the Hutchinson Thanksgiving Classic, dropping the first game 72-61. The game was a tail of two halves. LCC jumped out early using pressure defense and a strong transition game to take an early 10 point lead against the Conq’s. Lamar led 17-7 early in the game. […]
Lamar Parade of Lights, Candy Cane Festival Kicks off Holiday Season
Area residents braved the pre-winter chill this past Friday evening for the annual, Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Parade of Lights. This year’s theme highlighted Lamar’s 125th anniversary, carrying forward the traditions that were observed for Lamar Days this past May. By 6:30pm the floats and entries were set to go, traveling north on Main Street […]
Election Information from The Prowers County Clerk’s Office
The last day to affiliate with the Republican Party is December 7, 2011, in order to vote in the February 7th Republican Party Precinct Caucus. (C.R.S. 1-3-101 (1)) The last day to affiliate with the Democratic Party and the ACP Party is January 6, 2012 , in order to vote in the March 6th Democratic […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit Great Plains Veterinary Service LLC
Members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber Board of Directors recently paid a welcome visit to the staff at Great Plains Veterinary Service LLC, owned by Jensen Stulp, DVM. The veterinary service is at 1610 South Main Street in Lamar, and serves both large and small animals. Hours are from 8am to 5pm […]
435 Arrests during Thanksgiving DUI Crackdown
December 2, 2011 – / – Heat is on Holiday Crackdown Continues through Jan. 2nd. Denver, CO – Heavy DUI enforcement in Colorado over Thanksgiving week netted 435 drivers suspected of drinking and driving. The arrest numbers are up this holiday season, compared with the same time period last year when 363 drivers were arrested for […]
Southeast Colorado CASA Ending Services
This announcement about the status of Southeastern Colorado CASA is a very difficult one to make. Due to a combination of unfortunate conditions, the Colorado CASA board of directors has made the decision to close Southeastern Colorado CASA effective December 15, 2011. I want to take this opportunity to personally thank each and every one […]
Lamar Utilities Board Holds Special Meeting
Special Meeting – Lamar Utilities Board The Lamar Utilities Board will hold a special meeting with a potential executive session Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 12:00pm, held at Lamar Light and Power board room located at 100 North Second Street, Lamar CO. The purpose of the meeting is to receive legal advice from counsel. If […]
LCC Lady Lopes Get Road Win at Colby
The Lamar Lady Runnin’ Lopes went to Colby, Kansas on Wednesday to take on the Colby Lady Trojans. Lamar had defeated Colby on the season opener in Lamar, and was able to get the season sweep on the road, defeating the Trojans 56-53. Colby scored the first basket of the night, taking a two to […]
East Prowers Cemetery District Board Chosen
The Prowers County Commissioners decided on two new members to the East Prowers Cemetery District Board of Directors. Rella Ann Steele and Joel Kalma have been appointed to fill the two vacant positions. The third board member, Tammi Burns, has served in that capacity for 18 months and will complete her term. Steele was appointed […]