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Lamar Alco Store Donates To Hospice
The Lamar Alco Store donated thousands of dollars’ worth of hardware to the Lamar Area Hospice Organization. The donation was in order when the store secured a new vendor and needed to remove all existing hardware from the shelves in order to restock. The items included paint and supplies, tools, ceiling fans, heaters, fans, extension […]
PMC Observes National Nurses Week
“Nurses – Delivering Quality & Innovation in Patient Care” is the theme for this year’s observance of National Nurses Week. May 6 is also officially observed as the beginning of observances to honor the birth of Florence Nightengale, the founder of modern nusing practices. Mayor Stagner and Candy Candy Ruedeman, R.N. and chairman of the […]
Looking Good: Lights, Benches, Trashcans
An initial phase of upgrades for downtown Lamar has recently taken place, now that the trash containers and benches that line a portion of Main Street have been painted and replaced. Funds were made available last year for Lamar Partnership Inc., to move ahead with a painting project for a series of light poles, community […]
Honkers Visit the New Remodeled Pizza Hut
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit Dora Garcia (Manager ) and her staff at the newly remodeled Pizza Hut located at 601 North Main In Lamar. Pizza Hut doesn’t just have a new look but a new Wing Street menu, too. They now serve pizza, pasta, and a buffet with […]
Busy Weekend on Tap with Springplosion at Willow Creek Park
The next two weekends are full of local events for area residents with the annual Wild West BBQ contest and Cinco de Mayo this weekend at Willow Creek Park and the Lamar Days activities and the Rod & Run Car Show the following weekend. Termed the Springplosion, the two day event will kick off […]
Fire Department Incident Reports May 6, 2013
Saturday, May 4 At 10:00 pm on Saturday, May 4, fire personnel were dispatched to 1312 S. 8th Street in Lamar on report of a fire on the porch of a residence. The fire took place on the back porch of the residence and witnesses stated that they were standing across the alley when they […]
Holly Trustees Replace Old Bucket Truck, Nix Golf Carts on Streets
The Holly Board of Trustees approved replacing the aging city bucket truck with a used 2001 model from Lamar Light and Power for $4,500. The current 1990 Ford F350 has a 1989 Versalift device which is aging and has a safety issue with the position of the controls relative to the operator. The 2001 model […]
Drought Update: S.E. Colorado Counties Still Hard Hit
Drought Information Statement, NWS in Pueblo While precipitation totals from the past two months have helped the northern and central portions of the state, ranging from 125 to 175% of normal, however the weather pattern did not bring much precipitation to southern portions of Colorado with levels of precipitation at 25 to 50% of […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Mark’s Barber Shop
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce stopped by to visit the Mark Encinias at his new business, Mark’s Barbershop. Mark is offering a complete line of barbering services geared towards men including men’s haircuts, straight razor shaves, hot towels and fades. Stop by and visit Mark at the only Barber Shop, located at 104 East […]
PMC Birth Announcements May 3, 2013
Kaely and Robbie Wilger of Carlton are the proud new parents of a little boy, Blake Michael Wilger. Blake was born at 11:16 pm on April 23, 2013. He weighed 8 lb .5 oz and measured 20 1/4 inches long. Blake is welcomed to this world by his grandparents Don and Joy Downing, and Bob […]
Local Elks Lodge Members Receive Honors
Past Exalted Rulers of the Lamar Elks Lodge, #1319 were recently presented awards for their accomplishments. Leon Berndt, Past Exalter Ruler was named Elk Officer of the Year on a local and district level. The Elk of the Year Award was presented to Past Exalted Ruler, Jared Crabtree on a district and state […]
Lamar Honkers Visit Curves
The Honkers of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce recently paid a visit to the ladies over at Curves. Curves was purchased by Brenda Wilson at the end of December 2012 and moved to its new location in The Village Center at 109 West Lee Avenue, Suite 11, in Lamar, reopening the new facility on January […]
Willhite Named Lamar Community College 2013 Alumna of the Year
(Lamar, Colorado; May 1, 2013) Lamar Community College honored its 2013 Alumna of the Year at its 75th Anniversary Homecoming Lunch on April 27. President John Marrin introduced Marsha Willhite who then gave a heartfelt speech about her past, her family, and the influence the college has made on her life. Active in many organizations […]
Plans Underway for Local Impact for Pedal The Plains Tour
Representatives for the second annual Pedal the Plains Bicycle Tour presented an overview of their needs from the Lamar and Prowers County community for the three day event on Thursday, May 2 at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce. Elizabeth Norris, Community Relations Manager for the Denver Post, and Reed Rowley, from the Colorado Office of […]
Fire Department Incident Reports May 2, 2013
Tuesday, April 30 At 9:53 am on Tuesday, April 30, Lamar Fire personnel were dispatched to an unauthorized burning at 1411 S. 9th Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the location, a small pile of leaves and other yard waste was found burning in the yard. Fire personnel advised the occupant of the city burning […]
Two Seriously Injured in Two Truck Crash in Prowers County
The Colorado State Patrol is currently investigating an injury crash that occurred on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at approximately 3:05 PM on Hwy 50 approximately 3 miles west of Lamar. A 2013 International semi tractor-trailer driven by 30 year old Jennifer Ruis of Florida was eastbound on Hwy 50 when it rear-ended a large tow […]
Business of the Week – Legacy Bank
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 Legacy Bank Give them a call at: 719.829-4811 State Bank of Wiley and Bits of Wiley History The […]
PCDI Discusses Rental Option on Big R Property, Nolder Replacement
The past two executive sessions held by board members of Prowers County Development, Inc. have dealt with negotiations regarding the Big R warehouse and office space on Washington Street in Lamar. The most recent discussion held during the monthly board meeting Tuesday, April 30 covered that as well as personnel matters. Executive Director, Lisa […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of April 29, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of April 29, 2013 Merry Christmas Alex Cross by James Patterson The Black Box by Michael Connelly Private Berlin by James Patterson Because You Are Mine by Beth Kery Dream Eyes #2 by Jayne Ann Krentz The Kiss by James Patterson Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich NYPD Red by […]
Nolder Resigns as PCDI Executive Director
Prowers County Development, Inc’s Board of Directors announced today, April 30, that Lisa Nolder has tendered her resignation as Executive Director, effective May 31, 2013. In her resignation missive, Lisa noted that she has accepted a position with another company. The media release was issued by PCDI board president, Marsha Willhite, Holly Town Administrator. “We […]