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Don’t Wine, Dine and Drive This Holiday Party Season
Coloradans urged to celebrate responsibly STATEWIDE — As sleigh bells start ringing and holiday celebrations begin throughout Colorado, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is once again teaming up with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and law enforcement agencies across the state to boost DUI enforcement. Holiday celebrations are commonplace in early December, leading to […]
Prowers Medical Center Rewards Staff and the Community
During the Holiday Season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have stood beside us as we have grown and adapted to meet the needs of our communities. In appreciation of the ongoing support of our community, Prowers Medical Center (PMC) has chosen to reward our staff of 200+ for their hard work and dedication […]
Four Tips to Avoid Overeating
Excited about all of the great food around the holidays? Here are some tips you can use today to avoid overeating: Tip 1: Slow down! Take smaller bites and chew thoroughly. Eating slowly allows you to actually taste and enjoy what you are eating, which in turn may lead to making healthier food […]
PMC Birth Announcements December 13, 2013
Elizabeth and Robin Chester of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their son Corbin Chester. Corbin was born at 9:55 pm on December 8, 2013. He measured 5 lb 12.5 oz and 18.5 inches long. Brother Brendan and grandparents Peggy & Milton King and Yen Ross are happy to welcome him to the […]
Holly Commercial Club Meeting Minutes
The Holly Commercial Club members held their final meeting of the year on Wednesday, December 4, at the Holly Methodist Church. The community Christmas Home Lighting Contest will be held this year on Tuesday, December 17. The categories will be religious, original and novelty themes. The first place winner will receive $450 in prizes with […]
Lamar Utility Board to Clarify General Service Large Classifications
The Lamar Utility Board passed several resolutions Tuesday, December 10, as the board held their final meeting of 2013. Resolution 13-12-05 clarifies the availability section in the General Service Large Rate sheet, as it is available to all Non-Residential customers that carry an electric Demand Load greater than 40kW to 399 kW. Light Plant Superintendent […]
Prowers County Sheriff Report, November 2013
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Department responded to 251 service calls this past November, 2013. The City of Lamar had 127 calls, followed by the County with 85; Holly had 29 calls and Wiley had five. Lamar posted 44 jail related calls and 13 for warrant arrests, as well as 32 calls for serving papers and […]
National Weather Service Drought Monitor Update
November 2013 began warm and dry across most of southeast and south central Colorado. A changing weather pattern began producing cool and wet weather especially in the southwest mountains and San Luis Valley. Much of this moisture missed southeast Colorado which perpetuated the drought in portions of the lower Arkansas River Valley. Moderate […]
Lamar City Council Sales Tax Report
The November 2013 Total Sales and Use Tax Collections gained 3.26% or $8,014 for October sales, collected in November. 2012 was $245,924.74 while the current year showed $253,938.85. Year to date collections for Total Sales and Use Tax for 2013 showed an increase of 3.15% for a difference between 2012 and 2013 of $96,836.47. The […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of December 9, 2013
Added to the Library Collection the Week of December 9, 2013 The Hit by David Baldacci – Audiobook Trapped: a Private Justice novel by Irene Hannon – Large Print Christmas at Harmony Hill: A Shaker story by Ann H. Gabhart – Large Print Chasing Hope by Kathryn Cushman – Large Print The Death of Santini: […]
PMC Birth Announcements December 10, 2013
Tabatha Berndt and Ryan Collins of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their son Owen Cooper Collins. Owen was born at 8:40am on December 4, 2013. He weighed 6 lb 13 oz and measured 20.5 inches in length. He joins his siblings Kolten and Tylee Collins. Grandparents Bill & Dorine Collins and D’ellen […]
City of Lamar Gains Four New Police Officers
Lamar Police Chief, Gary McCrea, introduced three new full time police officers and one reserve officer during the city council’s Monday night meeting, December 9. The officers are: Jason LaCost, Robert Sharrer, Branden Kemp and Reserve Officer Margaret Ausbun. Chief McCrea noted that, “It’s nice to see some local folks applying to the department.” He […]
Tim Dore Holds Re-election District Tour of House District 64
Denver- Colorado State Representative Timothy Dore (R-Elizabeth) announced a multi stop district tour across House District 64. “I always look forward to meeting with my constituents across House District 64. Join me during the month of December as I prepare for the upcoming legislative session and continue my fight for rural Colorado values. We […]
Saturday Observance for Annual Wreaths Across America at Fairmount Cemetery
10:00 AM Saturday December 14th 2013 at the Fairmount Cemetery, Veteran’s Section will be our 3rd annual Wreaths Across America Day Ceremony. It began as The Arlington Wreath project started by Morrill Worcester in 1992 with the donation and laying of 5000 Christmas wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery. It was relatively obscure until […]
Funds Needed to Continue Project HOPE
Project HOPE at the Lincoln School in Lamar is seeking new funding to continue operations for area youngsters when its four year Juvenile Assistant Grant runs out next September. “Each of the four years has less money allocated than the year before,” said Lori Hammer, the only full time employee at Project HOPE. […]
Craft Nights Successful at the Lamar Public Library
It is our mission to create a space where community members feel comfortable and have fun creating new and interesting things. The library is also becoming a place to collaborate and share ideas that will enhance our community and inspire future projects. We believe by being creative our community will grow stronger and add value […]
Frigid Temps for Parade of Lights
Cold temperatures reduced the number of sidewalk viewers for the annual Parade of Lights in Lamar this past Friday, December 6. Most visitors downtown were either in their cars along Main Street or inside a business where they could watch in warmth. Chamber of Commerce board members made a last-minute change of plans by having […]
Fire Department Incident Reports December 6, 2013
Tuesday, December 3 At 4:26 pm on December 3, fire personnel were dispatched to 401 South 3rd Street in Lamar on report of visible smoke and a smoke smell. Upon arrival at the location, fire crew found that smoke was present but that it was coming from a stove flue. The occupant stated that he […]
Lamar Rotary Seeking Family in need for Christmas
Dear friends in Southeast Colorado, Rotary Needs Your Help! The Lamar Rotary club would like to try something different this Christmas Season. We as members of the Lamar Rotary Club feel fortunate enough to have the things we do; so we have cancelled our annual Christmas party to do good for our community. We have […]
LiveWell Prowers County Reviews Successful Year
“Now that we’ve become more visible through our community oriented events, we’re really gaining momentum,” was the way Emily Nieschburg summarized the past year for the LiveWell Prowers County Health Coalition. A luncheon meeting recapped some of the goals the organization attained through 2013 and focused on what can be done in 2014. Nieschburg […]