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Nursing Earns National Accreditation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Lamar, Colorado, April 4, 2012) On Monday, April 2nd, the Lamar Community College Nursing Department received official notification that it has received accreditation with the National League of Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC). The NLNAC Board of Commissioners granted the program initial accreditation for five years. In the notice, the NLNAC also recognized LCC’s strength […]
Egg Safety for Easter
The Hunt for the Easter Egg Children will be on the hunt this weekend for the prized Easter eggs. Coloring eggs can be a great family activity that children will remember for years to come. Growing up my family colored eggs on Good Friday and dinner that evening was a light meal with the […]
Prowers County Democrats Select Candidates at Saturday Assembly
The Prowers County Democratic Party held their county assembly this past Saturday, March 31 at the Rodeway Cow Palace Inn, in Lamar. Donald Seufer, the democratic challenger for the District I County Commissioner seat held by incumbent republican Henry Schnabel, received 97% of the delegate votes. Suefer was the single democratic entry for that […]
Prowers Medical Center Auxilliary
Prowers Medical Center Auxilliary members raise funds throughout the year to give back as scholarships to four Lamar Community College Level II (Registered Nurse/Associate Degree in Nursing) students. “We’re always looking for new members and additional ways to fundraise,” commented member Helen Emick. Since most of their projects revolve around handwork, individuals who can crochet, […]
Architect Has Roots in Southeastern Colorado
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE La Junta, CO—March 29, 2012—Southeast Mental Health Services Joy Spatz, and her team at Studio Collaborative, Inc. have designed the new building taking shape at 100 Kendall Drive on Lamar’s healthcare campus. Although the firm has its offices in Denver, Spatz has deep roots in southeastern Colorado. “My grandmother’s cousin was William […]
SDS Celebrates Their Annual Awareness Day
Engsburg (standing at right) and Other SDS Staff Southeastern Developmental Services held their open house at the South 4th Street headquarters this past Wednesday, March 28. Director Kim Engsburg said the staff decided this year’s event would be an open, “come and go” format to accommodate the public’s workday schedules. A slide show reviewed the […]
PMC Board Renews Portner’s Contract, Approves Doctor Training Program
Following a lengthy executive session Wednesday, March 28, the Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors voted three to two to extend the one year contract for Dr. Barry Portner, Chief of Staff. Gene Cruikshank, Candy Ruedeman and Marge Campbell voted in favor of renewing Dr. Portner’s contract for another year. James Fairchild, Chief Executive Officer, […]
Voices of Southeast Colorado Hosting Candidates Night
Six candidates are running for two seats on the Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors. A mail-in ballot election will be held May 8. Voices of Southeast Colorado will host a candidate’s forum at the Lamar Cultural Events Center, Tuesday, April 17 from 7pm to 9pm. The candidates have been invited to discuss their credentials […]
CSP, Seatbelts and You
TROOPER’S CORNER – Trooper John W. Bronniman Seatbelt Usage – On the Decline in Southeast Colorado “Oh, I just left the store.” “I was just getting ready to put it on!” “When I saw you, I put it on.” These are a few of the answers we hear, when we ask drivers why they were […]
Lamar Council Annexes Properties, Appoints Board and Commission Members
The Lamar City Council held a brief session Monday evening, March 26, approving several ordinances on their second reading, relating to annexing several properties into the city. The ordinance annexing the property on Yucca West Drive, known as Langston First Annexation, was amended and approved by the council. The amendment altered the zoning designation […]
Radon Information Sessions Set for Prowers County
Prowers County Public Health and Environment (PCPHE) is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) in a nationwide campaign to educate Americans about the dangers of radon exposure and to encourage them to take action to protect their homes and families. In our community, […]
Haz-Mat Training Exercise at Fairgrounds
A simulated nerve gas outbreak exercise was conducted at the Prowers Fairgrounds Wednesday evening, March 21. Lamar Police set up temporary roadblocks to the entrances of the fairgrounds shortly before 7pm, while various emergency response teams conducted the training drill. Lamar Fire Chief Marshall Cook explained the outline of the drill, saying the simulation reproduced […]
PMC Board of Director Candidates Announced
Audrey Kane, Designated Election Official at Prowers Medical Center, said the public will receive their ballots for the May 8 hospital district election starting April 20. There are six candidates for two open positions. The candidates are Andrew (Andy) B. Wyatt, Julie Branes, Ronny R. Farmer, Vincent Scott Yoder, Wayne R. Hudson and Diane Marie […]
PMC Offers Stars for Sale
Over time, the newly painted blue walls leading to the east entrance of the New Beginnings Birth Center at Prowers Medical Center will be star-studded. Parents and grandparents are invited to purchase a commemorative star to represent the birth of a new family member. The proceeds will go to the PMC Foundation. The “A […]
PMC Schedules Town Hall Meetings on May Bond Issue
Prowers Medical Center has begun the planning phase for a new 13,000 sq. ft. Outpatient Rehabilitation Center to be constructed on the hospital campus at 401 Kendall Drive in Lamar, CO. Constructing the new center will vacate 2,000 sq. ft. of space in the Lamar Medical Clinic allowing for a remodeling project that will provide […]
Prowers County Sheriff February 2012 Report
The Prowers County Sheriff’s Office responded to 301 calls for service this past February, with 158 from Lamar, 44 from Holly, 16 from Wiley and 76 from the county. Lamar reported seven DUI’s, eighteen warrant arrests, 49 jail related calls and four traffic accidents. There were five traffic accidents reported from Holly, one theft, two […]
Controlled Brush Burn Set for Thursday
The Lamar Public Works Department and the Lamar Fire Department will be burning the Willow Creek Drainage from the area near the Lamar Swimming Pool east towards East Parmenter and then out toward Clay Creek to the east of Lamar. Weather permitting, the burn will begin at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Thursday March 15th and […]
Science and Students at LCC
Several hundred elementary and middle school students put their best scientific foot forward Wednesday, March 7, at the annual Southeast Colorado Regional Science Fair held at Lamar Community College. The LCC Wellness Center was full of students, exhibits and judges who were assessing the quality of the presentations from seven area schools, from Walsh […]
County Clears Concerns on Cooking
Stating that while they are not diminishing their concern with health standards for food related events in Prowers County, Prowers County Public Health and Environment clarified their position on qualifications required for such events. The news release, issued on Tuesday, March 6, stated in part, “Until further notice, PCPHE will only be involved with Temporary […]