Archive for October 11th, 2016
New Board Membership Announced for PEP
Board members of PEP, the newly refurbished economic development organization, met on Tuesday, October 11th to approve their new by-laws and articles of incorporation. The former PCDI, Prowers County Development Incorporated, transitioned into the new group following recommendations made by the study group, PUMA, last month. The official adoption of the new rules on Tuesday […]
County Taking Safety Precautions on Asbestos in Courthouse
October 11, 2016 – Media Release In the process of planning for a new HVAC system in the Prowers County Courthouse, a required asbestos inspection was performed. Asbestos-containing material was detected in a non-public access area. The area is sealed off and contained. We are taking the necessary steps to secure a company to perform […]
Ceiling Repairs Underway in County Courthouse
Prowers County Commissioners, as well as Judge Stan Brinkley of the 15th Judicial District, viewed the new colors on third floor courtroom ceiling in the Prowers County Courthouse on Monday, October 10th. Commissioners met with representatives of EverGreene Architectural Arts which was selected to restore the 1928 ceiling to its original colors, restore some materials […]
Holly Commercial Club Previews Halloween-Christmas Activities
Members were informed that many Main Street businesses in Holly will be open for kid’s Trick-or Treat on Halloween evening, October 31st. This will coincide with their dress-up day at school. There is some doubt that the Hallow-Wog will be held this year at this point. Marge Creech and Tracy Seufer presented their plan […]
Budget Hearings Lead the Lamar City Council Agenda
Three public hearings were held to review and finalize municipal budgets for the approaching year. The Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board, Lamar Utilities Board and Lamar City Council held the public hearings required to submit the budgets for public comment, and the Lamar Utilities Board conducted their budget review on October 11th. Angie Cue, Lamar Community […]
