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Hope Center 2nd Annual Chili Supper
The Partners for Hope Center held their 2nd Annual Chili Supper on Thursday January 30, 2014 at the Lincoln Elementary School. A great time was had by the kids and adults alike. There was chili, cookies, carrots & apples and drinks, a person got full. The silent auction went very well, there were several […]
PMC Board and Local Elections Set for 2014
2014 will be a busy political year, the November General Elections notwithstanding. A forum for candidates for Prowers County Sheriff has been scheduled for Monday, February 24 at 7pm at the Cultural Events Center, sponsored by Voices of Southeast Colorado and Second Amendment Defenders of Southeast Colorado. Democrat and Republican Caucuses are set for March […]
Daylight Donuts Celebrates Grand Opening Under New Ownership
Sheryl and Vince Yoder are the new owners of Daylight Donuts at 109 South Main Street in Lamar. They were paid a visit recently during their Grand Opening by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Lamar Chamber Board members. The store, a longtime fixture for morning commuters along Main Street is now open seven […]
Frozen Splice Caused TV Interruption on Sunday
What has been termed as a disruption impacting video services, traced to a splice enclosure owned by a third party fiber vendor, was the cause for Charter Communication customers to lose their TV reception this past Sunday, February 2, for most of the day. Brian Anderson, the Director for Regional Communications, Southwest, explained that […]
Where Was My TV Service, Where Were the Broncos!
“Why won’t the picture on my TV move?!?” That was the lament voiced by area residents who subscribe to Cablevision Systems Corporation, or Charter Communications, Sunday morning, February 2. Fears of not being able to watch the Broncos crush the Seahawks in Super Bowl 48 permeated any number of households Sunday morning as the company […]
Honkers Welcome Brew Unto Others
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers paid a welcome visit to Brew Unto Others, the new coffee shop at 119 South Main Street in Lamar during their recent Grand Opening. Brew Unto Others is open through the day and features a meeting room for social or business gatherings. They have a lot of room, big […]
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE-NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for six counties in southeast Colorado. The Warning will be in effect from 5pm Monday, February 3, 2014 to 11am Tuesday, February 4. (Corrected information, the Warning has been moved back to 11pm Monday to 5pm Tuesday.) The six counties listed are: Prowers, […]
PMC Birth Announcements February 3, 2014
Nichole Nickelson and Adam Zavala of Lamar are the proud new parents of a baby boy. Adam Meme Zavala Jr. was born at 4:21 am on January 28, 2014. He weighed 6 lb 12 oz and measured 19 inches long. Debbie Zavala and Mana Naverrette are proud new grandparents. Congratulations to Nichole and Adam on […]
Designation of Voter Service and Polling Center
Pursuant to 1-5-101 and 1-7.5-107 C.R.S., Prowers County Clerk and Recorder Jana Coen is seeking written comments from residents of Prowers County regarding the designation of a voter service and polling center in conjunction with HB13-1303. House Bill 13-1303 requires a county clerk and recorder to solicit public comment concerning the location of such […]
Fairbairn, Parks, Thurner & Aguilera Honored at Lamar Chamber Banquet
The Lamar Eagles Lodge #3898 held a capacity crowd for the 93rd annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce Banquet this past Thursday evening, January 30. The audience saw awards presented for Citizen of the Year, the Humanitarian Award, the Honker of the Year and a special observance from Voces Unidas for Janea Aguilera and presentation of […]
Grand Opening Celebration Scheduled for LCC’s Career and Transfer Center
(Lamar, Colorado; January 29, 2014) The Career and Transfer Center at Lamar Community College will hold a grand opening ceremony and open house on Thursday, February 6, 2014. The Career and Transfer Center is a place where students and the local community can receive assistance in finding the right career choice along with directing students […]
Four Board Positions Opening at PCDI
Prowers County Development Incorporated has scheduled its annual meeting/banquet for Wednesday, March 5 at the LCC Wellness Center. PCDI Executive Director, Lance Benninghoff, said board members decided to make some changes on the way the meeting will be conducted, some of which were brought about by altering some PCDI by-laws. Those were approved at […]
Colorado Employment Situation-December 2013
Nonfarm payroll jobs increased 2,200 over the month from November to December to 2,379,700 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 2,400 and government decreased 200. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased three tenths of a percentage point in December to 6.2 percent. […]
Orozco Arrested, Goes Peacefully
On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, Officers from the Lamar Police Department received information on the location of Justin Orozco. Justin had two felony warrants in which one included an assault on a police officer. Officers were advised Justin Orozco was hiding out at 310 West Poplar Street. Officers made contact with the homeowner and were […]
Lamar Utility Board, City Council and ARPA Hold Executive Session
Members of the Lamar Utilities Board and Lamar City Council met in executive session Tuesday, January 28, at the Light Plant offices, to receive legal advice on Specific Legal Questions Regarding a Report on Multi-Party Mediation, Attorney/Client Communication. Attorneys John Lefferdink and Garth Nieschburg, along with ARPA General Manager, Rick Rigel was in attendance […]
Future Plans for North Gateway Park Discussed
The Lamar City Council is moving ahead with plans to improve the North Gateway Park, now that the council has annexed the property. Rick Akers, Lamar Parks and Recreation Director, and several members from the Department of Parks and Wildlife, briefed the council during a work session on early plans and ideas for improvements. The […]
Firemen’s Ball Set for Valentine’s Day
The Lamar Fire Department Auxiliary is proud to bring back the Lamar Fire Department Firemen’s Ball after a decade of absence. This year’s ball will occur on Valentine’s Day and will offer a night of great food, silent auction, cash bar, and dancing. Cow Palace Rodeway Inn will host the event with a brisket or […]
County Sheriffs of Colorado Scholarship Program
Prowers County Sheriff Jim Faull announced that County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. (CSOC), the state Sheriff’s Association, will award a $500 scholarship to a deserving Prowers County student this spring. CSOC established the scholarship program in 1978. Since then, this effort has continued as a meaningful expression of the sheriff’s confidence in and respect […]
PMC Displays New Equipment
Prowers Medical Center board members viewed the hospital’s latest equipment purchase during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, January 22. A replacement C-Arm scanning device will be used in both the radiology department and operating room. The new model, valued at $145,110, is replacing a 17 year old unit. The C-Arm provides a high image, real-time […]
PMC Birth Announcements January 27, 2014
Ciara and AJ McCracken of Eads are the proud new parents to a baby boy named Brantley Andrew McCracken. Brantley was born at 1:34pm on January 20, 2014. He weighed 6 lb 14 oz and measured 20.5 inches long. He is welcomed to the family by grandparents Vickie Lyon and Andrew & Kathy McCracken. Congratulations […]