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Short Agenda for Last Council Meeting of 2011
The Lamar City Council has a very brief meeting agenda to cap the end of the year. Because of the holiday schedule, the meeting will be held at 7pm on Tuesday, December 27 with no work session scheduled. Eleven local businesses have applied for license renewals and city administrator Bill Pfeilsticker will present the council […]
Commissioner’s Approve Opal’s Pub Tavern License and Table Lodging Tax Appointments
Opal’s Pub has been granted a tavern liquor license by the Prowers County Commissioners. The matter was tabled earlier this month during a public hearing, after an application had been filed by Lynn Charlene Kennedy and family members. Fingerprints needed by the CBI had been mislaid, although the applications passed all other tests. The FBI […]
PMC Recall Election Set for February 7, 2012
The recall election for Prowers Medical Center Board of Director members, Candy Ruedeman and Marge Campbell has been set for February 7, 2012. Members of the board approved a resolution to set a recall date during a special board meeting, Wednesday, December 21. This will be a mail-in ballot election which consists of two basic […]
Area Closings & Blizzard Activates Lamar Emergency Operations Center
Closings and Cancellations for Tuesday, December 20: Highway Conditions: I-25 Southbound Pueblo – NM State Line (Milemarker 94-1) Closed because of severe weather. Lodging / parking unavailable south of Colorado City. NB I-25 open from NM state line. Road closure began December 19th, 2011 at 4:57pm. US 40 Eastbound / Westbound Limon – Kit […]
LCC Reviewing Architect Designs for East Maple Street WPA Restoration Project
Student enrollment is sluggish for the spring semester according to Lamar Community College President, John Marrin. However, the welding program is at full capacity at the college and enrollment from area high schools for dual credit courses is growing. Marrin provided an update for the Prowers County Commissioners this past Thursday, December 15. “Lamar High […]
Chamber Honkers Visit Massage Therapy
Recently the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Board of Directors visited Massage Therapy, a New Business owned and operated by Leigh Ann Neilsen. Leigh Ann performs many different forms of message therapy from a simple back rub to warm stone therapy. Massage Therapy is available by appointment only and you can reach Leigh Ann […]
Bovine Trichomoniasis Update – Talk to Your Veterinarian, Test Your Herd
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds cattle owners to test their herd for Bovine Trichomoniasis. “Testing and monitoring herds for trichomoniasis is the best method of controlling this infection,” said State Veterinarian, Dr. Keith Roehr. “Cattle owners should talk to their veterinarian to determine the best management practices for their herd.” · […]
Holly Town Board Approves 2012 Budget, Discusses Landfill Compliance Costs
The Holly Town Board dealt with a variety of financial matters during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, December 7. Issues ranged from approving the 2012 budget, to developing additional income from use of the landfill to meet costs of compliance regulations there, levied earlier this year by the state. Holly Town Administrator, Marsha Willhite, led the […]
I’m Glad I’m Not Those Guys!! Brrrrr!
A water main break in front of Frontier Bank, formerly First National Bank, has closed traffic while repairs are underway today, December 6. The entire southbound lanes of Main Street from Olive to Elm will be closed until further notice today. The detour for southbound traffic will begin at Hickory Street, west to 6th Street, […]
435 Arrests during Thanksgiving DUI Crackdown
December 2, 2011 – / – Heat is on Holiday Crackdown Continues through Jan. 2nd. Denver, CO – Heavy DUI enforcement in Colorado over Thanksgiving week netted 435 drivers suspected of drinking and driving. The arrest numbers are up this holiday season, compared with the same time period last year when 363 drivers were arrested for […]
Southeast Colorado CASA Ending Services
This announcement about the status of Southeastern Colorado CASA is a very difficult one to make. Due to a combination of unfortunate conditions, the Colorado CASA board of directors has made the decision to close Southeastern Colorado CASA effective December 15, 2011. I want to take this opportunity to personally thank each and every one […]
PMC Acquiring Radiology Information System
Prowers Medical Center continues to upgrade the hospital’s medical and information technology with the purchase of a Radiology Information System. Chief Executive Officer, Jim Fairchild, briefed board members on how the equipment will integrate with the Picture Archive System purchased two years ago. X-rays and other radiology reports are currently digitized and emailed to a […]
Area Youngsters Receive Free Vision Screening
Over a dozen youngsters between three and six years, received a free, quick and painless vision exam this past Tuesday and Wednesday at Little People’s Preschool & Child Care Center in Lamar. The testing unit, called the Welch Allyn SureSight, was purchased earlier this spring by the Lamar Lions Club, using their funds and a […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit Perfect Skin Plus
The Chamber of Commerce Honkers welcome Perfect Skin Plus, a New Business in Lamar, Perfect Skin Plus is owned and operated by Kathy Torrez, RN. The location for this business is 208 South 4th Street Suite #2. Kathy specializing in advanced skin care techniques, and can help with problems of the skin. Hours are by […]
Ruling States Recall Petition-Election Can Proceed
Hearing Officer Mark MacDonnell ruled this past Friday, November 25, “that the Petition to Recall Marjorie Campbell from the Office of Prowers County Hospital District Board should be and is hereby determined to be sufficient as a matter of law.” The identical ruling was held for PMC board member, Candy Ruedeman. Both women, facing a […]
Brief City Council Agenda for Monday Meeting
The Lamar City Council’s Monday night work session will begin at 5:30pm, November 28, in council chambers and consist of a Public Official’s Liability Presentation by Tami Tanoue, CIRSA representative to the city. Council members will also meet with the Lamar Rotary Club which is looking for a project Rotary members can contribute to the […]
8th Annual Fantasy Tree Festival Held at Lamar Elks
The 8th Annual Fantasy Tree Festival helped inaugurate the holiday season for southeast Colorado this past Saturday, November 19. The annual event raises funds to support the activities of the Domestic Safety Resource Center which serves several area counties. Businesses, organizations and citizens decorate a Christmas tree or wreath in a theme of their choosing […]
Prowers Commissioners Review Multi-County Health IGA
Keith Siemsen, Prowers County Environmental Health Manager, reviewed the terms of an intergovernmental agreement with Baca, Bent and Kiowa Counties, with the Prowers County Commissioners on Tuesday, November 22. The agreement provides for a range of services for the three counties which will be performed by Prowers County Public Health and Environment. As these counties […]
Safeway Brand Salad Mix Recall
Safeway is recalling four of its “Safeway Farms” bagged salad mixes due to possible E.coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled items have been pulled from store shelves, and no illnesses have been reported. The recalled products were sold Nov. 7-16. The following products have been recalled. They should not be consumed but returned to the place […]
Lamar Water Tank Project Nearing Completion
There’s a ground-level hole cut in the side of the city of Lamar’s six million gallon water tank, big enough for you to drive a pick up truck through. A couple of trucks, actually, part of the refurbishment project for the main water tank for Lamar. The project is part of the $5 Million […]