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New Start for Lamar Compassion Center
John Maxwell, a volunteer at the Compassion Center on West Olive Street in Lamar has become the interim director. Maxwell met with the Prowers County Commissioners, Thursday, April 21, to introduce himself, layout immediate plans for the shelter and request assistance with funding for the organization. The Center, which serves six southeast counties, and has […]
Council Negotiators to Meet with County/McCrea New Lamar Police Chief
Lamar Council Offers Congratulations to Parkview Students Council Congratulates Gary McCrea on his promotion of Lamar Police Chief Councilmen PJ Wilson and Kirk Crespin and Deputy City Administrator Bill Pfeilsticker were selected to represent the city in future negotiations with the county to develop a new five year joint agreement for financing the 911 Authority Board/Dispatch […]
Lamar’s Friday Fire Wrap Up
One thousand acres of land in a two-mile stretch, running along highway 196 north of Lamar, burned this past Friday night and Saturday morning, caused by an out of control camp fire. The fire stretched between county roads 8.5 and 11 on land owned by Marvin Gruenloh, according to Prowers County Sheriff Jim Faull, […]
Friday Fire Jumps Arkansas River, Heads to Lamar
Firefighters in Lamar and Prowers county were called out in force late Friday afternoon and into the evening on April 22, to combat a wind-driven blaze north and east of the city. Lamar Fire Chief Marshall Cook said the fire spread across the Arkansas River and was moving westward, blown by winds that fortunately, weren’t […]
Yard Sales – It’s Time Again…
Robinson Printing and The Prowers Journal will publish a weekly yard sale insert in our Wednesday newsletters, sponsored by Thriftway grocery store in Lamar. Call 336-9095 to list your yard sale. Retailers can advertise your business in what will be a very convenient ingredient for yard sale bargain shoppers this spring and summer. One weekly list will keep […]
2011 Graduation Books
Robinson Printing and The Prowers Journal provide a special offer! Parents and other relatives can now sponsor their graduating senior in this year’s Class of 2011 annual publication for Granada, Holly, Lamar, McClave and Wiley. This is the first time that the option to have parents, grandparents and business owners to be able to […]
Muddin’ for a Cure!
Lamar Speedway kicks of an exciting 2011 season Saturday April 23rd with Muddin’ for a Cure! Carrigan Excavating and Lamar Racing Club team with Relay for Life to present a mudslinging good time for a good cause. Muddin’ for a Cure, will be a side by side competition of high powered mud trucks running through 100 […]
Update on Free Weekend at the Landfill
DUE TO THE FREE WEEKEND FALLING ON EASTER SUNDAY AND THE LANDFILL AND TRANSFER STATION BEING CLOSED, THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL FREE WEEKEND ON APRIL 30, AND MAY 1, 2011. 04-23-11 LANDFILL OPEN 8:30 – 3:30 04-23-11 TRANSFER STATION OPEN – 8:30 – 3:30 04-24-11 BOTH CLOSED DUE TO EASTER SUNDAY 04-30-11 LANDFILL OPEN […]
Time to Clean Up Around Town
Oh, you better not litter, you better not mess Lamar Police will be at your address, code enforcement is out on the prowl. They see you when you litter, or your weeds, you do not mow, So you’d better pick up all that old junk and get it ready to go…OH!!!… (With big apologies to […]
Touch of Class Hosting Business After Hours
Bill and Karen Nordyke will host the monthly Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours at their business, A Touch of Class, Thursday, April 21, from 5 to 6:30pm. A Touch of Class is located off East Highway 196, at the intersection of CR 11 and CR LL. A Touch of Class offers framework, engraving, […]
MEDIA RELEASE – SEXUAL ASSAULT
On Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at approximately 3:00 A.M. officers from the Lamar Police Department responded to the 600 block of North 13th Street on report of a sexual assault. Officers contacted the victim and witnesses on scene. The victim, an adult female, and witnesses both identified Sonny Gazotti as being the suspect in the […]
Discussion for Four Day School Week Planned
The Lamar RE-2 Board of Education will hold a public forum to discuss the possibility of a four-day school week for Lamar Re-2 School District. The forum is set for Tuesday, May 3rd, at 6:00pm at the Lamar High School Auditorium. The Re-2 school board directors broached the idea during a board meeting on April […]
Traffic Stalled on Main (Again)
Last month a northbound oversized scoop/shovel got hung up on Main Street, just past Olive as the load was over-wide. Police had to ask those persons parked along Main Street to move their cars to make room for the vehicle. This past Tuesday afternoon, Lamar police and fire departments responded to a semi, again at […]
LCC Booster Club Banquet this Wednesday
The Lamar Community College Runnin’ Lopes Booster Club will host its third annual Athletic Banquet on Wednesday, April 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the LCC Wellness Center. The banquet will feature two special guests, LCC alumna Michelle Reynolds and Lamar native Scott Elarton. LCC coaches will also give updates on their seasons — complete or […]
RE-2 School Board Closes Lincoln, Ponders 4 Day School Week
The Lamar RE-2 District school board, faced with an $860,000 budget shortfall for next year, took several steps during Monday night’s meeting to close the financial gap. One step was to close Lincoln school for next year. Director Elizabeth Whitham cast the lone no vote to close the school which was estimated to account […]
Obituary – Jamie Ann Hall
Jamie Ann Hall April 23, 1953 – January 21, 2011 A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for former Lamar native, Jamie Ann Hall will be held at 10:00AM on April 23, 2011 at the Lamar First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Dr. Deborah G. Brincivalli officiating. Interment of the ashes will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Jamie […]
Honkers Visit Great Plains Supply
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited Great Plains Supply this past Friday. The Honkers and Chamber Board member Anis Malkan presented Great Plains Supply Owner, Roy Pankey, with his ‘dollar of profit’ plaque, and spoke with Roy about becoming a member of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Roy and his wife Terri own and […]
Lamar Social Security Visit Cancelled
There will be no Social Security representatives visiting the Senior Center in Lamar on Wednesday, April 20, 2011, due to budget cutbacks. The next scheduled visit from Social Security representatives will be Wednesday, May 18, 2011. All other business with Social Security must be taken to the La Junta office. Please call 1-888-221-0429 for […]
John E. Ketcham
John E. Ketcham February 5, 1945 – April 16, 2011 A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, John E. Ketcham will be held at 2:00 PM Friday April 22, 2011 at the Peacock Funeral Home in Lamar. Rod Ahlberg will officiate the service and a private family disposition will take place […]
LCC’s “TASTE” CONTINUES TO BRING SPICE TO COMMUNITY
Lamar Community College held its annual Taste of Traditions on Thursday, April 7. Although the event is a cultural enrichment activity for the college and communities, it also serves a fund raiser for international student scholarships. LCC’s Multicultural Club and International Programs coordinated the event, and with over one hundred people in attendance, it was […]