All Entries in the "Lamar" Category
The City/County IGA ‘Ball’ Goes Back to the City’s Court
It’s a question mark as to what will become of the long-pending Intergovernmental Agreement between the city of Lamar and Prowers County, when the city council meets this Monday evening, September 12. Three weeks ago, the city gave the county and the Prowers County Hospital District until September 12 to agree to the IGA proposal […]
Policy & Personnel Top RE-2 Monday Agenda
Lamar School District Re-2 Alfred R. Young Administration Building Board of Education Regular Session September 12, 2011 – 7:30 p.m. AGENDA Call to Order Approval of Agenda Correspondence (a) Thank You Note from Adam Parker——————————————- 3:1 Visitors/Recognition Audience with Board 6. Reports (a) FFA Officers Retreat (b) Food Service for August […]
Prowers County Receives Bridge Assessment
The majority of bridges in Prowers County are in pretty good shape, according to Senior Structural Engineer, Ryan Nataluk of Stantec Consulting. Nataluk provided an overview for the Prowers County Commissioners and Mark Dorenkamp, County Road and Bridge Supervisor, on Thursday, September 8. What structural problems the bridges are encountering stems from the streams and […]
Great Growing Season
Squash, cucumbers, cantaloupes, green peppers, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers and other tasty vegetables were on someone’s menu recently. This past Wednesday, August 7, Karl Nieschburg, Liliana Garcia, Courtney Hasser and Miriam Chavira, employees from High Plains Community Health Center went to check the crop at the community garden just south of the center, and came away […]
Marge Campbell Response to Recall Petition
Marge Campbell, member of the Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors, is facing a recall election along with fellow board member, Candy Ruedeman. The petition has been initiated by three employees of the Prowers Medical Center; Connie Hill, Joan Hanff and Barbara Kuenzel. Signatures from 300 valid electors in the Prowers County Hospital District are […]
9/11 Remembrance Set for Sunday in Lamar
The Lamar Fire Department, Prowers County Rural Fire Department and the Lamar/Prowers County Volunteer Fire Department will by conducting a brief memorial service commemorating the ten year anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Sunday September 11, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. The ceremony will occur at the Lamar Fire Department Station #1 located at 505 South […]
KFC Bought, Sold, and Changing
Word has it that the former KFC in Lamar, vacant now after over 30 years of franchise operation, has been bought and will become a new eatery in Lamar. Lamar realtor Don Filbeck states that the building is expected to become an Asian restaurant featuring a take-out menu. No timetable has been given for any […]
Corrected Recall Petition is Approved
A second attempt at filing a recall petition for Candy Ruedeman and Marge Campbell, members of the Prowers Medical Center board of directors, has been approved following needed corrections. The original petition was submitted on August 25 to the Prowers County District Court, and from there to Audrey Kane, the Designated Election Official at PMC. […]
Burned Apartments Being Rebuilt
The four apartments in the former Gelhausen complex in Lamar, damaged by fire and smoke this past June, are being rebuilt. Apartment complex manager, Anthony LaTour, said the owners, Michael and Stacy Ashley out of Denver, decided to rebuild the units, damaged by fire on June 6 of this year. No one was injured in […]
FFA Back to School BBQ
The Lamar FFA Chapter organized their 3rd annual FFA Barbecue. The barbecue was held at Willow Creek Park, starting and 7 p.m. All chapter members invited their family to attend the event, and the outcome was great. Over a hundred people showed up to enjoy the FFA fun. The barbecue consisted of hot dogs, hamburgers, […]
Limited local Elections for November
There will be one new member on the Lamar City Council following the November elections. Ward 1 Councilman Jim Larrick has decided not to run for re-election and his position will be filled by Anne- Marie Crampton, who has been actively involved in numerous local organizations. There were no opposing petitions submitted for that council […]
Recall Petition Rejected, Needs Revising
Audrey Kane, Designated Election Official at Prowers Medical Center, has rejected a petition request, filed though the Prowers County District Court. The petition, filed on August 25, 2011 by Barbara Kuenzel and Joan Hanff, PMC employees, requests a recall vote for Candy Ruedeman and Marge Campbell, both members of the hospital’s board of directors. On […]
Candy Ruedeman Responds to Recall Declaration
The following is a letter from Prowers Medical Center board member, Candy Ruedeman in response to the recall petition declaration issued from the Prowers County District Court on Thursday, August 25, 2011: “I would like to take this opportunity to address the items mentioned in a filing at the District Court on August 25, 2011. […]
PMC Recall Election Initiated for Ruedeman, Campbell
Local residents, as well as some PMC board members were taken by surprise, by the announcement of a recall petition drive for two of the newest members of the Prowers Medical Center board of directors, Candy Ruedeman and Marge Campbell. The paper work, initiated by PMC employees, Barbara Kuenzel and Joan Hanff, was passed through […]
Dollar and Cents Discussion at PCDI Board Meeting
Prowers County Development Incorporated board members are discussing a means of maintaining their funding sources for the next several years. The economic development group, like 95% of other similar organizations across the state, receives their operating funds from government sources. For PCDI, that’s the county and the city of Lamar. Each contributes $50,000 a year […]
Entertainment, BBQ and Auction Combine for Lamar Area Hospice
A casual dress, dinner dance and auction held this past Saturday, August 27, helped raise funds for the Lamar Area Hospice. The annual event was held out doors at Brad Semmens’ Country Acres RV Park and Motel and catered by Mike Marinac’s Caterers. The open bar, providing cocktails, beer and wine was compliments […]
LCC, Modern and Historical Perspectives Being Pursued
Old and new will mix at Lamar Community College this fall and next year. LCC President John Marrin said plans are underway to conduct an almost year-long observance of the college’s 75th anniversary next year. He outlined some of the plans for the Prowers County Commissioners this past Thursday, August 26. Marrin said the college had 31 students […]
New Sign Reflects Community Memories
L to R: Gerri Jenkins and Rene Gonzales of Vocas Unidas, John Hernandez and Pamela Cabello The area of Lamar north of the Lamar Canal and on the western fringe of the Industrial Park was once known as the Mexican or Spanish Colony for several decades around the turn of the last century. A marked […]
Recycled Cans Stolen from SDS in Lamar
Apparently someone has been helping themselves to the bags of soda cans intended to be recycled by SDS in Lamar. Kim Engsburg, executive director for Southeastern Developmental Services, said that on the past two Mondays, when the staff handles piles of the bagged cans dropped off at the collection site, there are hardly any bags […]
LUB Approves Customer Rate Increase
Lamar Utilities Board members approved a 2.5% rate increase effective November 1, 2011. This will be combined with an Emergency ECA, Electric Cost Adjustment of 1.5 cents per kilowatt hour up to a 12 month period. The increase for an average residential customer will amount to about $10 per month. During the board’s meeting, […]