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2014 Lamar Days Highlights
As Lamar Days events approach each year, organizers and residents alike start watching the weekend forecast. Will we be rained out or will it stay sunny and dry as is usually the case. No need to worry over this past weekend, as a cloudy Friday evening did let loose with some overnight rains, but by […]
Wade Parker Honored as LCC Alumnus of the Year
(Lamar, Colorado; May 5, 2014) Lamar Community College honored its 2014 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year at Antelope Night on Friday, May 2, 2014. Head Baseball Coach Scott Crampton gave an introduction for Wade Parker that had most of the audience in tears. Wade’s Parents, Danny and Michelle, were present to receive the award […]
LPD Citizens Academy Accepting Students for June Classes
Want to ride along with a police officer or spend a shift with the ambulance crew? Maybe you just want to learn more about public safety in our community. The Lamar Police Department is accepting applications to attend the Public Safety Citizens Academy which will start June 5th, 2014 and run until September 6th, […]
Fire Department Incident Reports May 1, 2014
Wednesday, April 23 At 2:54 am on April 23, fire personnel were dispatched to a contained trash or rubbish fire located at 912 West Olive in Lamar. Upon arrival, fire crew found a small fire next to the front porch of the house. A pressurized water extinguisher was used and successfully extinguished the fire. At […]
Plans Develop for ‘Wall of Heroes’ 9/11 Remembrance Tribute
The Annual Tri-State 9/11 Remembrance Committee would like to invite all present and past 1st Responders and Veterans and their families to submit pictures of their Heroes to be featured on our mobile “Wall of Honor.” By the first of August pictures should be submitted to the Lamar Fire Station at the City […]
Fire Department Incident Reports April 8, 2014
Saturday, April 5 At 1:42 pm on April 5, fire personnel were dispatched to 401 Kendall Drive, Prowers Medical Center, on report of a false alarm. While en route, Prowers County Dispatch advised that Security Alarms had called and stated that PMC had said they were conducting a fire drill but had not notified Dispatch […]
Fire Department Incident Reports April 7, 2014
Thursday, March 20 At 5:08 pm on March 20, fire personnel were dispatched to 1203 South Main Street on report of a chemical spill or leak at Little Caesar’s Pizza. Upon arrival at the scene, fire crew found approximately 2 gallons of anti-freeze had been released onto the concrete parking lot. Deputy Chief Burkhart took […]
Do-It-Yourself Live-Burn Training Center for Lamar Fire Dept.
The Lamar Fire Department and Emergency Response Team have been at work since this past winter, building a permanent burn training center east of the city landfill. Lamar Fire Chief Marshall Cook said he expects the two story unit will be ready to be put to use later this spring or early summer. The building […]
Prowers Lodging Panel Okays Funding for Lamar Days
Marketing expenses associated with this year’s Lamar Days, May 16-18, were approved by the Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel during their monthly meeting, Tuesday, March 18. The three day annual event highlights Lamar’s anniversary and the Lamar Chamber of Commerce was granted $2417.47 of their $2,780 request as the balance, $362.53, was being […]
Fire Department Incident Reports March 17, 2014
Thursday, March 13 At 2:40 pm on March 13, fire personnel were dispatched to an alarm system sounding at 1104 South 4th Street in Lamar. Upon arrival, fire crew spoke with an employee who stated that the alarm had activated two times that day but this was the first time that it sent a request […]
Fire Department Incident Reports March 11, 2014
March 10, 2014 At 1:01 pm on March 10, fire personnel were dispatched to CR 8.5 and CR DD.8 in Lamar on report of an authorized controlled burn. The fire crew was called by the water department to burn a pile of tumble weeds that had blown into an open reservoir. The site was evaluated […]
Fire Department Incident Reports February 27, 2014
Saturday, February 22 At 4: 14 pm on February 22, fire personnel were dispatched to an alarm sounding at 3106 Memorial Drive in Lamar. There was a single smoke detector activation in the upstairs hallway. Upon arrival, the fire crew was met by the occupant who stated that she had overheated a frying pan. There […]
Council Okays New Airport Lights, City Street Sweeper
Two public hearings were scheduled by the council. A temporary modification of premise application for two events at the Buzzard’s Roost was set for a public hearing on March 24. Jay Gruber, owner of the Buzzard’s Roost on North Main Street, hosts two annual music events, the County Jam on June 14-15 and the […]
Fire Department Incident Reports February 14, 2014
Saturday, February 8 At 5:18 pm on February 8, fire personnel were dispatched to a carbon monoxide incident located at 811 South 13th Street in Lamar. Upon arrival at the scene, Engineer Kemp investigated the area with the 4-gas monitor. The occupants stated that the alarm had been activated approximately three minutes before calling emergency […]
Fire Department Incident Reports February 10, 2014
Thursday, January 30 At 8:19 pm on January 30, fire personnel were dispatched to 1432 East Olive Street in Lamar on report of a fuel spill in the parking lot of Walmart. Upon arrival at the scene, fire crew found a semi tractor on a flat bed trailer. The driver stated that they were loading […]
Future Plans for North Gateway Park Discussed
The Lamar City Council is moving ahead with plans to improve the North Gateway Park, now that the council has annexed the property. Rick Akers, Lamar Parks and Recreation Director, and several members from the Department of Parks and Wildlife, briefed the council during a work session on early plans and ideas for improvements. The […]
Firemen’s Ball Set for Valentine’s Day
The Lamar Fire Department Auxiliary is proud to bring back the Lamar Fire Department Firemen’s Ball after a decade of absence. This year’s ball will occur on Valentine’s Day and will offer a night of great food, silent auction, cash bar, and dancing. Cow Palace Rodeway Inn will host the event with a brisket or […]
Fire Department Incident Reports January 24, 2014
Saturday, January 18 At 1:55 am on January 18, fire personnel were dispatched to a possible CO alarm sounding at 1212 South 7th Street in Lamar. Dispatched notified fire crew that all occupants were out of the home and in a safe location. On arrival, crew members found the home owner in a car on […]
Fire Department Incident Reports January 16, 2014
Monday, January 13 At 2:38 pm on January 13, fire personnel were dispatched to a vacant house located around the 300 block of West Washington Street in Lamar on report of a gas leak. Upon arrival at the scene, fire crew detected a heavy gas smell in the air and found a broken gas pipe […]
Deputy Fire Chief Leonard Honored at Retirement Celebration
Pat Leonard ended 39 years of service to the community this past Friday, January 3 with a reception in his honor at the Lamar Cultural Center. Friends, family and co-workers were on hand to enjoy a buffet meal provided by the Lamar Fire Auxiliary as Fire Chief Marshall Cook emceed the event which was […]