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$19,000 in Scholarship Funds Still Available at LCC
(Lamar, Colorado; October 29, 2013) The Lamar Community College Foundation has $19,000 in remaining scholarship funds available for the fall and spring semesters. If you are a current student or plan to attend LCC in Spring 2014 and meet the scholarship criteria, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Through a generous grant […]
Reflections from a Pumpkin’s Eye
It was a perfect night for Halloween this year. A warm sunny day that turned into a cool evening and once the sun went out of the sky, it became chilly. You could step on dry, crunchy leaves underfoot and there was just enough of a night time breeze to send some of them tumbling […]
Lamar Partnership Kicks-Off Plastic and E-Waste Recycling Program
(Lamar, Colorado; October 30, 2013) Lamar Partnership, Inc. will be launching a new plastic and e-waste recycling program in Lamar in an effort to contribute to Keep Lamar Beautiful. Starting November 9, 2013, simply purchase a recycling bag, fill it with your clean recyclables and drop it off. Electronic recycling will also be available on-site […]
Fire Department Incident Reports October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 23 At 11:43 am on October 23, fire personnel were dispatched to 702 East Oak Street in Lamar on report of a possible structure fire. Prowers County Dispatch advised fire personnel that the occupants had stated they had heavy smoke in the basement in which there should be no fire load. Upon arrival […]
Over 50 Students Attend First Session of “Sunday Night Tutoring”
Lamar Community College Learning Support Services and TRiO department has initiated a retention initiative that is designed to further enhance the education experience of Lamar CC college students. Helping students learn and keeping them actively engaged in their academic studies is the ultimate goal of this retention initiative. Although, the college currently offers over fifty-six […]
Lamar Utilities Board Approves 2014 Budget, Cook Leaves for City Council
The Lamar Utilities Board approved the budget for 2014 for Lamar Light and Power operations, tabled from their October 15 meeting. One portion of the budget focuses on the Lamar Repowering Project. Those expenses are funded through ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority. The other portion determines the revenue requirements needed from electric retail rates consisting […]
PCDI Gaining Income on Washington Street Rental Property
The Prowers County Development Incorporated board of directors voted to adopt the general operating budget for 2014, as well as the incentives property budget. Portions of the former Big R warehouse on East Washington Street have been rented over the past several months and a formal annual budget is warranted. Office space is being […]
Valco Property Annexed, 2014 City of Lamar Budget Adopted
The Lamar City Council passed the 2014 budget on second reading during the Monday evening meeting, October 28, as well as the ordinance to levy and collect taxes for fiscal year 2014. The council conducted a public hearing regarding the annexation of 108 acres into the city limits for the former Valco Ponds, now known […]
Prowers County Youth Pheasant Hunting Clinic
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is holding a Youth Pheasant Hunt on Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Higbee State Wildlife Area. Youth must be between 10 and 15 years of age, have a hunter education card, a small game license and be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bring your hunter […]
Two Locals Arrested
On October 24, 2013 officers contacted Roman Gameros, 28, of Lamar, and Marco Enciso Jr, 29, of Hartman, in the 400 block of Sharon Drive after they were observed acting in a suspicious manner. Gameros was removed from the vehicle after he attempted to hide a syringe from officers. Gameros was found to have two […]
PMC Birth Announcements October 25, 2013
Katrina and Thomas Bateman of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their first child, a girl named Noelani Jo Marie Bateman. Noelani was born at 12:54 am on October 21, 2013. She weighed 6 lb 15.5 oz and measured 20 inches long at birth. Her grandparents Candy and Dave Mason, and Cindy and […]
Bargains Rule for Moonlight Madness
Moonlight Madness fans enjoyed perfect weather this past Thursday evening, whether roaming the streets of downtown Lamar in search of a bargain, doing a little trick or treating in various stores, or gazing at the artistry on display at the Shore Arts Center. The annual event featured dress up time for adults and kids with […]
Commissioners Hear Rural Fire Department Report
Efforts to facilitate more effective communications between Kansas and Colorado border fire and emergency departments is making headway, according to Staffon Warn, Prowers County Emergency Operations Manager and Rural Fire Chief. Warn was issuing his quarterly operations report to the Prowers County Commissioners Thursday, October 24, stating the communications radio systems being used by bordering […]
Wanted Person Apprehended
On October 21, 2013 at approximately 1:00 P.M. officers responded to the 200 block of North 5th Street on a report of a wanted person being at a residence. The individual, Shawn Lantis, 40, had been avoiding apprehension for approximately two months. Officers were able to contact Lantis in the backyard of the residence and after […]
Abling will Stand Trial in the Murder of Rory Alba
The Colorado “Make my Day” law will not apply in the case of Lamar resident, Marla Abling. Abling is charged with first degree murder in the death of Rory Alba on January 23, 2013 in Lamar. Her public defenders presented the “Make my Day” scenario during a six day immunity hearing to dismiss the charges […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of October 20, 2013
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of October 20, 2013 Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen The Officer and the Secret #3: Semper Fi series by Jeanette Murray Bleeding Edge by Thomas Pynchon Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen Through the Zombie Glass #2: White Rabbit Chronicles by Gena Showalter Carly’s Voice: Breaking Through […]
2014 City Budget Ordinance Passes First Reading
The Lamar City Council passed the 2014 budget ordinance on first reading during a rescheduled public hearing this past Monday night, October 21. The council will vote on the acceptance of next year’s budget during the regular council meeting on October 28. Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh also presented an overview of the power plant’s […]
Judge Rules on Abling “Make My Day” Dismissal Motion Wednesday
Marla Abling will learn this Wednesday morning, October 23, if her defense lawyers were successful in their presentation of her actions under the “Make my Day” law in her immunity hearing in the January 23 murder of Rory Alba. He was found dead in her apartment in Lamar earlier this year. Judge Stanley Brinkley […]
Hospice Annual “Wall of Honor” Dedication Ceremony
Sunday, October 21, 2013, the Lamar Area Hospice held an unveiling party for their Memorial Tiles. The Prowers Journal was in attendance for the dedication. “It is truly an honor for us to welcome you to the first annual dedication ceremony to officially unveil the newly inscribed tiles on our “wall of honor”. This Weltha […]
Colorado Poet Laureate to Visit Lamar Public Library
David Mason of Colorado Springs is the Poet Laureate of Colorado. Mason is an accomplished poet and he serves as the co-director of the creative writing program at Colorado College. As the Poet Laureate, Mason serves as an advocate for poetry and literacy at several events each year including presenting the opening poem for the […]