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Lamar Public Library to Launch Summer Reading Program
Dig up some fun and “Dig Into Reading” Readers of all ages will explore the underground this summer as they “Dig into Reading,” the theme of the 2013 Summer Reading Program which will begin on Tuesday, June 11th at 1:30 pm. Teens will enjoy their theme of “Beneath the Surface” beginning June 10th at 10:00 […]
Lamar Public Library Open House a Success
The Lamar Public Library closed for a week in March to complete renovations which included improving space usage, lighting and technology. The library officially celebrated the completed renovations with an Open House on Saturday, June 1st to thank the community for their patience and to highlight the fact that the library is open and ready […]
Chip Seal Work on Holly Streets to Begin this Month
The Holly Town Trustees received word of a setback in their long range efforts to secure certification for FEMA approved flood plain zoning and insurance certification in their community, based on improvements to the town’s levee system. City Administrator, Marsha Willhite, explained during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, June 5, that a study showed a […]
Plans for LiveWell Family Day Being Finalized
Saturday, June 22, plans to be a full day of family and health-oriented fun at Willow Creek Park. Events are scheduled between 9am and 11pm, including a morning walk, run or bike ride, free swim day and an evening outdoor move. Most of the activities offered will be free although there will be a […]
Business of the Week – Touch of Class – West
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight Touch of Class – West Give them a call at: 719.336-9476 TOUCH OF CLASS – WEST is owned […]
Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor, We want to take this opportunity to thank Main Street Director, Shawna Hodge, with Lamar Partnership Inc. for helping us through the Urban Renewal Authority grant process. With her help we received a grant to equip our building with a required sprinkler system. Shawna went above and beyond her job to go […]
PMC Birth Announcements June 5, 2013
Kimberly Cline of Holly is the proud new mother to Charles Lucas Cline. Charles was born on May 31, 2013 at 11:30 pm, weighing 6 lb 10 oz and measuring 20 inches long. George Cline, grandfather to baby Charles, is proud to welcome the new baby boy to the family. Congratulations Kimberly on your new […]
Fire Department Incident Reports June 5, 2013
Friday, May 31 At 8:54 pm on Friday, May 31, Lamar Fire personnel were dispatched to a gasoline or other flammable liquid spill at 1107 South Main Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the scene, fire personnel found approximately two gallons of gasoline around the #2 pump and a red Ford pickup leaving. The driver […]
Lamar Hosts State High School Rodeo Assoc. Finals
Lamar will host the annual Colorado State High School Rodeo Association Finals at the Prowers County Fairgrounds this weekend. Over 144 contestants will check in by Wednesday, June 5, according to Association President, Hank Williams. Contestants and their families, an estimated 350 persons, will check in their RVs and trailers at the fairgrounds through the […]
Lamar Community College Rodeo Members to Compete at NIRA National Championships
Lamar Community College freshmen Clint Buringa (Golden, CO) and Tucker White (Hershey, NE) will compete in team roping at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, WY on June 9 – 15. The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association event will feature contestants from 11 US regions competing for national titles.
State Drought and Precipitation Update from NRCS, National Resources Conservation Service
Late April and early May storms brought increased precipitation in the northern portion of the state and continued cool temperatures helped to maintain snowpack. However, storms largely missed the southern half of the state, which is experiencing increasingly severe drought conditions. Storage remains below average throughout most of the state and water providers are […]
Lee Out as Prowers County Public Health Director
The Prowers County Commissioners are beginning a search for a new Director of Public Health for the County, following their contract termination of Justin Lee in that position this past Friday. The commissioners held an executive session meeting regarding his employment last Friday morning, May 31. Commission Chairman, Joe Marble, told The Prowers Journal […]
Managing for Tough Times, Preparing for Good Times
June 6, 2013 from 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Holly Senior & Community Center 129 South Main Street, Holly, CO The Northeast Prowers and Kiowa County Conservation Districts presents MANAGING FOR TOUGH TIMES, PREPARING FOR GOOD TIMES (farm/ranch drought management workshop) June 6, 2013 at the Holly Senior & Community Center, 129 South Main Street in Holly, CO […]
Cong. Gardner Visits Local Wheat Fields, Discusses Farm Bill
This past Friday , May 31, marked the third wheat field tour conducted by U.S. Congressman Cory Gardner since his election to represent the 4th District in Colorado, basically the eastern portion of the state, border to border with Nebraska and New Mexico. “I’ve covered the northeast corner in the first year, mid north in […]
We Can’t Continue with These Electric Rates
Arkansas River Power Authority directors heard from three business owner/operators and a Prowers County Commissioner on how electric rates tied to the Lamar Repowering Project will stifle business growth. The director’s monthly meeting was held in Springfield this past Thursday, May 30. The meetings rotate among six ARPA community members. Jim Miller, owner of […]
Prowers Pride Places Third
Prowers Pride Softball team went to Dodge City and participated in the Stars and Stripes tournament over Memorial Day Weekend and placed third. We want to say a Great Big THANK YOU to Kelly Morris with Performance Automotive for sponsoring our tournament this weekend. Pictured above from left to right are (back row) Sydnee Howland, […]
Dr. Gino Figlio Joins High Plains Community Health Center
High Plains Community Health Center is very pleased to announce that long-time Lamar Pediatrician, Dr. Gino Figlio, will be joining the High Plains medical staff on a full-time basis July 1, 2013. He will be operating his pediatric practice at 200 Kendall Drive, in the same building as the High Plains dental program. “Dr. Figlio […]
Fire Department Incident Reports May 30, 2013
Wednesday, May 29 At 1:10pm on Wednesday, May 29, Lamar Fire Department personnel were dispatched to an oil or other combustible liquid spill on Mill Street at the railroad in Lamar. While driving on a side street, vehicle F-3 noticed a low pressure liquid tank car on a rail siding with a wet substance leaking […]
New at the Lamar Public Library May 30, 2013
Because of a change in computer systems at the library, the Top Ten Books list is not available at this time. Added to the Library Collection Since May 10, 2013 The Secret Life of Prince Charming by Deb Caletti Faithful to Laura (a Middlefield family novel) by Kathleen Fuller I am Forbidden by Anouk Markovits […]
We Use How Much Water Each Day!!
The City of Lamar is in Stage 2 Water Restrictions as of May 14 because of drought conditions in the city and throughout the southeast corner of the state. Residents to the east and west of Highway 287 have three separate days a week in which to water their yards in two time periods. […]