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SECCI Golf Tournament Raises $11,000 for Local Cancer Patients
Photos by Vincent Gearhart Sixteen teams combined sport and spirit on Saturday, June 11, helping raise $11,000 in the 3rd Annual Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative golf tournament at Spreading Antlers Golf Course in Lamar. Team sponsorships contributed $5,760 to the goal and hole and flag sponsors added $5,225 to the local cancer group. Various other […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit The Prowers Journal
On June 17th, the Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited The Prowers Journal and presented them with a “Dollar of Profit” plaque. The Prowers Journal is a new sub-division of Robinson Printing Inc., and is located at 210 South Main in Lamar. The Prowers Journal is a new free weekly local news publication and is distributed […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit Something Different Something New
On June 17th, the Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited Something Different Something New and presented them with a “Dollar of Profit” plaque. Something Different Something New located at 113 West Elm In Lamar and is owned and operated by Becky Schwartz and Ginger Coberley. This new business provides new and exciting activities for Lamar and […]
Grace Ann Gallegos
Grace Ann Gallegos Grace Ann Gallegos of Lamar, CO. entered into eternity on Saturday June 18, 2011 at Prowers Medical Center, Lamar, CO. She was the infant daughter of Matt and Theresa Gallegos of Lamar. Per the family’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. There are no services scheduled […]
Local Road Closures Due to High Water
Photos and Video by Russ Baldwin Toni McPherson from the City called and informed The Prowers Journal that at least two roads will be closed until the water subsides. Location One: College Road (the low water crossing) – To access Normandy Gardens or any of the businesses on the West side of the low […]
June 22 is Bike to Work Day, Bike Rodeo this Saturday
For a little morning exercise and an earlier start on the day for some, you’ll get a free breakfast and a tee-shirt this Wednesday, June 22 at the Lamar Community Building. Bike to Work day is recognized this Wednesday by the Lamar Parks and Recreation Department and the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members will […]
Rosa E. Martinez – October 19, 1971 – June 16, 2011
Rosa E. Martinez A Memorial Mass for Lamar resident, Rosa E. Martinez will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 24, 2011 at the St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Charlie Sena officiating. Rosa was born October 19, 1971 at Chihuahua, Mexico to Salvador and Orfalinda (Amador) Chacon […]
Windmillers’ Trade Fair Wraps Up Annual Event in Lamar
Flatbeds and pick-up trucks and cars with out-of-state license plates from Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska and some from Colorado were on hand at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this past Wednesday through Friday. Visitors were in Lamar for the 23rd Annual Windmillers’ Trade Fair, an opportunity for enthusiasts to display their collectables and view all the other […]
LCC HIT Symposium #2 Scheduled for June 23rd
LAMAR COMMUNITY COLLGE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRESS RELEASE (June 16, 2011) SYMPOSIUM #2 SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 23rd The upcoming Colorado Community College Health Information Technology Consortium (COHITECH) Symposium to be held on June 23, 2011, is the 2nd in a series of 3 which are being hosted by Lamar Community College (LCC). This follows a […]
Dry Spell Shuts Down Fireworks in Lamar
Press Release on Lamar Fireworks Ban Date: June 17, 2011 With the extremely dry conditions around Southeastern Colorado the fire danger is much greater than usual. We request the community’s cooperation in minimizing the potential for accidental fires in Lamar this Fourth of July. Although City of Lamar Ordinance Number 971 allows certain types […]
Lamar City Administrator Search Narrows
The Lamar City Council is conducting in-person interviews of the three remaining candidates for the city administrator position today, June 17. All three attended the meet and greet session held Thursday night at the city’s Cultural Events Center, and offered introductory remarks about their careers and what they can offer the city of […]
Fireworks Ban Enacted for Unincorporated Prowers County
The Prowers County Sheriff and Prowers County Board of Commissioners issued a press release today, June 16, stating, “During this high fire danger time posed by extreme dry conditions, we greatly appreciate the public’s partnership and assistance in keeping the fire hazard to a minimum and thereby our County a safer place. Due to the […]
P3, Partners for Hope Receives Needed Grant Funding
There was good news and not so good news for P3 last Friday. Meg Day and Lori Hammer were awaiting word on a grant application for funding to take them through the approaching school year. The good news is the Justice Assistance Grant was awarded to them, but not in the amount they had hoped. […]
As Real as It Can Get
Photos by Russ Baldwin – Click on a picture to see a bigger version. There’s nothing like the real thing. Lamar firefighters and Prowers County Rural fire department members were put through their paces in a training exercise this past Wednesday night, June 15, at the former Big R warehouses on Washington Street. A reality-oriented […]
Lois Ann Kelly October 2, 1934 – June 13, 2011
Lois Ann Kelly October 2, 1934 – June 13, 2011 A funeral service for Scottsdale, Arizona resident and former Lamar resident, Lois Ann Kelly will be held at 10:00 AM Monday June 20, 2011 at the Lamar Christian Church. Ian Blacker will officiate the service and burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar. […]
Repowering Project Restart Pushed Back to July
Additional work on the project’s air compression piping system has pushed back the online operation date from June to July, according Rick Rigel, Lamar Light and Power Plant Superintendent. Rigel told the utilities board, about half the insurance claim for the outage has been approved. The remainder is for the expense for removing and stock […]
Lamar City Sales Tax Shows Increase
Lamar city sales tax revenue increased only a fraction of a percent, 0.28% for April of this year, but saw a 4.82% increase for year-to-date since January. Total sales and use tax collections for 2011 are $1,355,187.70 compared to $1,292,901.05 for a gain over last year of $62,286.65. Of the twelve retail sales categories used […]
Finances Top the RE-2 Board Meeting Discussion
The Lamar RE-2 School Board Members discussed the preliminary budget for fiscal year, 2011-2012 during their meeting at 7:30pm, June 13. School Superintendent Dave Tecklenburg said the district will have to wait for the annual October student enrollment count to determine how much funding per student will come from the state. He said that, “Federal […]
New: Lamar City Website; New Cultural Events Center Rates
Just three Lamar City Administrator Candidates will be on hand this Thursday, June 16, at the Cultural Events Center between 6pm and 7:30pm. Mayor Roger Stagner reminded the audience during Monday’s city council meeting that the reception is open to the public, and residents are urged to visit the candidates vying for the administrator position […]
B. Dianne Woodard – 1953 – 2011
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar resident Dianne Woodard will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday June 14, 2011 at the home of Rick and Karen Woodard at 408 S. 11th St. in Lamar. Per Dianne’s request cremation will take place and there will be no public visitation. Dianne was born on […]