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The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers Visit to the New Partners for HOPE Center
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers pay a visit to the new Partners for HOPE Center – featured above, are several members of Partners for HOPE Board of Directors, teachers and volunteers and many of their wonderful students. The HOPE Center (formerly the Teen Center) has been providing a safe-haven for hundreds of Lamar students […]
PMC Institutes New Billing System, Increases Medical Interpreter Staff
The last bills to patients have been issued from Prowers Medical Center using the former system this past month. Hospital CEO, Craig Loveless said during the regular monthly board meeting on Wednesday, October 25, that a new billing system will go into effect the first of the month. Loveless said he anticipates an increase […]
Patient Centered Medical Home Upgraded
High Plains Community Health Center has been notified of its Recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Level III Patient Centered Medical Home based on 2011 Standards. High Plains was Recognized under 2009 standards in February of 2011. Since that time NCQA issued more stringent upgraded standards that High Plains has […]
New at the Library for the Week of Oct. 22
Top Ten Books for the Week of October 22, 2012 Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts Line of Fire by Stephen White Tiger’s Wife by Tea Obreht The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The Last Vampire by Christopher Pike By Starlight by Dorothy Garlock Encyclopedia of Artists by William Vaughn (editor) Last To Die by […]
Valley National Bank Makes $10,000 Donation to Lamar Area Hospice
Lamar Area Hospice was presented with a $10,000 check from Valley National Bank in Lamar today, October 23 at the new Hospice offices on West Olive Street. The presentation was made by Denise Carder to Lamar Hospice Executive Director, Deb Pelley, with Tammie Clark, RN, DON and Jo Dell Rogers of Hospice. Pelley said the […]
2013 Lamar Light Plant Budget Approved
Lamar Utility Board members approved the 2013 budget for the Lamar Light Plant after a brief review of questions several members had voiced at the previous board meeting on October 9. There were no changes in the budget, but some aspects of it were highlighted with regard to some of the financial responsibilities that […]
Decision Time for Prowers County Commissioner Voters
The Prowers Journal hosted a Prowers County Candidates forum for the local Commissioner’s race on Monday, October 15. Four candidates are vying for two positions available for District One and District Three. The District One race is between incumbent Henry Schnabel and challenger Don Seufer. District Three is an open race between Jillane Hixson and […]
Lamar Council Tours Valco Pond, Financing is Key to Project
Click on a picture to open the slide show. The Lamar City Council toured the Valco Pond properties Monday afternoon, October 22nd, reviewing landscaping work done at the site by the owner, Tom Brubaker, this past spring and summer. Almost 110 acres of land and three ponds will eventually be deeded to the city to […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers and Directors Congratulate The Lamar Fire Department for 125 Years of Service
HAPPY 125th BIRTHDAY LAMAR FIRE DEPARTMENT! The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Directors and Honkers paid a visit to the Lamar Fire Department, 505 South Main Street, to congratulate them for 125 years of dedicated service. Marshall Cook, Fire Chief, and his committed staff, provide fire protection, emergency medical transport, rescue and hazardous materials response, and fire […]
Informational Health Fair Set for Veterans at VA Clinic at PMC
The Lamar VA Clinic is hosting their First Health Fair, Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 10am to 2pm. Located in the PMG Clinic at Prowers Medical Center, staff at the VA offices will provide veterans with information geared to helping them with current or future medical and healthcare questions. The Health Fair will not feature […]
VOTER INFORMATION – From The Prowers County Clerk’s Office
If you are a registered Active voter and requested your ballot by mail you should have already receive your ballot. Mail-In and Absentee Voters are the only voters that will automatically receive their ballots by mail for this 2012 General Election. If you did not receive your ballot in the mail and you requested […]
Runnin’ Lopes Booster Club Announces Adopt-An-Athlete
(Lamar, Colorado; October 16, 2012) The Lamar Community College Runnin’ Lopes Booster Club announces the creation of an Adopt-an-Athlete program, effective immediately. This exciting development gives Booster Club and community members the opportunity to show support for LCC athletes and become more involved in Runnin’ Lopes athletics. The Adopt-an-Athlete program is set to be in […]
Atmos Energy, Going Very HIGH Tech
Tower climbers, employed by Atmos Energy, were in Lamar last week, installing equipment on the 100 foot tall tower in back of the Double K Car Wash between Second and Third Streets. The instrumentation will allow the gas company to take immediate readings of its Lamar customers from satellite telemetry that is being installed through […]
Blowing the Whistle on Texting & Driving
The annual Whistle Game between the La Junta Tigers and the Lamar Savages will be at Tiger Stadium in La Junta on Friday, October 26 at 7pm. Colorado State Patrol Troopers will be there to blow the whistle on texting and driving. Troopers will be on hand to remind high school students and their families […]
PMC & Health Providers Host Senior Health Fair
Area seniors took advantage of the Healthy Aging, Fall Health Fair this past Wednesday, October 17, at the Lamar Community Resource and Senior Center on East Olive Street. Several tables were set up, including the first one to greet visitors at the Center, for their flu shots. The four hour health fair offered core health […]
City Council Meeting Starts at Valco Ponds
The Lamar City Council will begin their Monday meeting with a work session at the Valco Pond area this afternoon at 5pm. The 200 acre site is being turned over to the city by owner Tim Brubaker. Some upgrades to the acreage were done this past spring and summer, in anticipation of the deed transfer. […]
Wind Energy Guide Available for Rural Landowners
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – A new resource created for Colorado agricultural producers and rural dwellers eliminates guess-work for landowners interested in harnessing wind power. The resource video and booklet, entitled Colorado Wind Energy Installation Guide for Agriculture and Rural Applications, explains how to evaluate a site’s wind energy potential, select the right wind turbine and tower […]
Celebrate World Pasta Day October 25
Americans consume 6 billion pounds of pasta annually; this is approximately 19 pounds per person. Do you eat your share? October 25 is recognized as World Pasta Day. United States ranks 7th behind Italy, Venezuela, Tunisia, Greece, Switzerland, and Sweden in pasta consumption. The top producers of pasta are Italy and the U.S. along with […]
Burn Firewood, Not Your Money
With the colder months just around the corner, many Colorado Consumers may turn to the use of firewood as an alternative means of reducing heating costs. Consequently, consumer purchases of firewood will increase statewide. Unfortunately, many consumers will pay a lot for firewood, without receiving the amount they think they purchased. The Colorado Department of […]
Hartshorn Wins District FFA Creed Speaking Event, Murdock Places 3rd
LAMAR— Matthew Hartshorn of the Lamar FFA Chapter won first place in the District Creed Speaking Contest. Hartshorn will receive a plaque and a medal at the District Banquet in recognition of his accomplishment. In addition, he will represent District 7 in the state competition during the 85th Colorado FFA Convention in June in Sterling, […]