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PMC Auxiliary Contributes to LCC Students
Members of the Prowers Medical Center Auxiliary (left to right: Donna Alexander, Vivian Ply, Helen Emick, Kathy Smith, Mary Rita Simmons, Eileen Hartshorn, and Helen Cook) stand with Lamar Community College President John Marrin as they give a “large” donation to the Lamar Community College Foundation. The annual gift provides four $1,000 scholarships to Level […]
Prowers County Farm Bureau Hosting Candidates Night, October 2
The pubic is invited to a statewide candidate’s forum hosted by the Prowers County Farm Bureau at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn, in Lamar,Tuesday, October 2, at 7pm. Gary Melcher, Prowers County Farm Bureau President, said the event will run about two hours, but will be open ended, including a general meet and greet for […]
Lamar Police Nab Would-Be Pizza Robber
On September 26, 2012 at approximately 21:13 hours Lamar Police Officers responded to the Lamar Apartments, 708 S. Mullen, regarding the report of a male acting in a suspicious manner by looking through vehicle and apartment windows. Upon the arrival in the area Officers observed a vehicle leaving the area. When police attempted to contact […]
Business of the Week – Valley National 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 the Valley National Bank. Give them a call at: 719.336-4381 Valley National Bank is a family owned bank focused […]
Rehab Expansion and Linked in Pink Campaign Highlight PMC Board Meeting
Despite the failed bond issue at Prowers Medical Center this past May, a need for additional space for some medical departments still exist. Lori Denman, Rehab Manager, representing members of a site planning committee, presented a series of options to the board of directors for creating 2,000 square feet of space in the Lamar Medical […]
Jackie Brown Honored for Lifetime Achievement in Public Health
Jacqueline (Jackie) Brown, MSN, APN, who recently retired as Director of Prowers County Public Health & Environment, was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Colorado Public Health Association at their annual meeting in Pueblo, CO, on September 20, 2012. The Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has retired from full-time employment in […]
Police Announcement Re: Campaign Signs
RE: Campaign Signs: We are approaching the election season and there are several campaign signs posted around our area. The Lamar Police Department would like to remind citizens that defacing or taking the signs is prohibited by law. A person who is caught destroying or defacing the signs will be cited or arrested for criminal […]
Colorado Employment Situation – August 2012
Nonfarm payroll jobs were unchanged from July to August at 2,293,300 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased 1,700 and government increased 1,700. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate decreased one tenth of one percentage point over the month to 8.2 percent. The decrease in the […]
Lamar Downtown Branding Project Moves Forward
The Lamar City Council held a brief meeting this past Monday, September 24, during which time, a new police officer, Vince Dravecky, was given his oath of office by Mayor Roger Stagner. City Administrator, John Sutherland provided a calendar update on future events relating to city and community activities. Sutherland mentioned Lamar Community College will […]
Minor Fire at Blue Spruce Motel
The Lamar Fire and Ambulance Departments responded to a minor fire call at 1:30pm, Tuesday, September 25, at the Blue Spruce Motel on Highway 50 in Lamar. There were no injuries. The fire was located in one a single motel room midway in the motel complex and was started by a fuel burner/boiler malfunction in […]
PCDI Needs Funding for Big R Incentive Property
Funds allocated to the maintenance of the Big R, Washington Street offices and warehouse are almost depleted. The property, which has been for sale, was donated to Prowers County Development Incorporated as an incentive package by Big R when the local company relocated its headquarter staff to the Pueblo area several years ago. Property maintenance, […]
New at the Library for the Week of September 23
Top Ten Books for the Week of September 23 The Winter Sea by Susann Kearsley And When She Was Good by Laura Lippman Dance With Me by Luanne Rice Daring to Dream #1 by Nora Roberts Private Games by James Patterson 11th Hour by James Patterson Backfire #16 by Catherine Coulter The Innocent by David […]
Major Power Purchaser Voices Electric Rate Concern to LUB
“My electric bill last month was $15,000 and I and several other local business owners are considering our options on future power purchases from the light plant,” stated Jim Miller, President and sole proprietor of the Ports to Plains Travel Plaza located west of Lamar off Highway 50. Miller voiced those concerns during the Lamar […]
Chadron State College Rodeo Results
The Lamar Community College Rodeo team competed at Chadron State College in Chadron, NE September 21-23. LCC’s Carter Coble won Steer Wrestling. Keely Smith finished 2nd in barrel racing and 5th in team roping with partner Luke Baumann. Sterling Molesworth and Seth Barber were 6th in team roping. The LCC Rodeo team will compete in […]
Free Admission to Bent’s Fort on Saturday
In recognition of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 29, Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site will join with all other national parks in offering free admission to visitors. This 19th annual event encourages everyone to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Other Federal agencies offering free admittance on September 29 include the […]
Flu Clinic Sites and Schedule
Flu Clinic Sites and Schedule provided by Prowers County Public Health & Environment Monday, September 24th – Holly Senior and Community Center 4pm-6pm Tuesday, September 25th – Granada Senior and Community Center 4pm -6pm Wednesday, September 26th – Wiley Community Center 4pm-6pm Wednesday, October 17th – Senior Resource Center—Senior Health Fair 7am-11am Prowers County Public […]
Lamar Fire Dept. Responds to Two Incidents this Past Weekend
The following are two incidents that the Lamar Fire Department responded to this past Sunday. Lamar Fire Department Report : Stove Fire: At 1145 hours on Sunday, September 23, 2012 the Lamar Fire Department was dispatched to a cooking fire confined to the container. One unit was assigned to the incident. Three personnel responded. They […]
Veterans Retraining Assistance Program through Lamar Community College
Lamar Community College is proud to announce an additional opportunity for veterans to receive financial assistance toward their college educations through the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). Funds are available due to the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.Through the program, veterans can receive up to 12 months of educational training assistance. The assistance […]
Commercial Pesticide Applicators: New Feature Streamlines Testing Process
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture is proud to announce a new testing feature to assist those taking CDA’s Commercial Pesticide Applicator examinations. “This new feature allows Coloradans to take this important test without traveling to Denver,” said CDA Plant Industry Division Director, Mitch Yergert. “This provides time efficiency for those taking the […]
Gov. Hickenlooper Authorizes Relief for Drought-Stricken Ranchers and Livestock Owners
BURLINGTON — Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today announced he signed an Executive Order to suspend permits necessary to authorize transports of large baled hay or baled livestock feed which may exceed lawful maximum height. “Large areas of Colorado have experienced devastating damage from drought. This has severely impacted the ability of Colorado […]