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PMC Aids Lamar Community College Students
Every year, the Prowers Medical Center Auxiliary assists several Lamar Community College Level II Nursing students with scholarships. The 2016-2017 year is no different. This year’s recipients are Emerson Andrade, Shawna Daniel, Alyssa Havens, Ashley Roberts, and Crystal Zamarripa. The PMC Auxiliary raises funds that in turn are given to the hospital to buy new […]
Honkers Visit Rene’z Salon and Lamar Starter
The Lamar Chamber Honkers paid a recent visit to Rene’z Salon, owned and operated by REne’ May at 108 South Main Street, downtown Lamar. Courtney Lane, nail technician, offers her services for nail care and design as well. Rene’z is a full salon, offering hair coloring, styling and waxing; a full make-over is available by […]
All These Pumpkins are Great!!
Just how good a pumpkin carver are you. From the days of the Peanuts kids, using the back of Charlie Brown’s head as a model; young and old keep on finding new ways to decorate their pumpkins for Halloween. The students at Alta Vista Charter School participated in the second year of their decorating contest, […]
Autumn Art Show 2016 Judging Results
This year, the Southeast Colorado Art Guild was honored to have Radeaux from the John Deaux Art Gallery judge the annual Autumn Art Show. With Radeaux’s years of experience in the arts by being an artist first and curator of an established art gallery in Pueblo, he did an excellent job of judging from his […]
Election News–Countdown to November 8th
Ballots should be in full swing by now. Ballots were mailed to all Active Eligible Voters the week of October 17th. Make sure that you sign the back of your envelope before returning your ballot along with adequate amount of postage when sending to the Prowers County Clerk’s Office. Election Judges are required by […]
Useful Statistics Can Provide Info for Local Retail Growth
A review of 1623 households within a 25 mile radius from Lamar indicates a number of residents have spent upwards of $150 on shoes for a child under one year of age. The same propensity applies for similar purchases for sweat suits, underwear, dresses and outerwear. The same report shows that of 793 households, very […]
LPI Moving Ahead with Fall/Winter Activities
Six seats on the Lamar Partnership Incorporated board are expiring in January. Five positions are for three year terms and one person can fill an unexpired term for one year. Angie Cue, LPI’s Executive Director said during the monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 26th, some members may opt to renew their position and additional […]
New Playground, More Parking at County Annex Planned
Parking spaces at the Prowers County Annex on East Cedar and South 4th Streets has always been at a premium. The County Commissioner gave their approval for a GoCO grant application to be submitted by the Department of Human Services, which, when completed, could provide for a new playground and four new parking spaces. Lanie […]
Two Arrested in Local Drug Bust
On Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 1:30 pm officers from the Lamar Police Department along with a Colorado Department of Corrections Parole Officer completed a home visit in the 1800 block of South 10th Street in Lamar. Officers located numerous items of drug paraphernalia in the residence during the visit. Officers secured the residence and […]
Boxley and Steerman Assume Positions at Lamar Utility Board
Lamar resident, Clifford Boxley and attorney Don Steerman, began their service with the Lamar Utility Board on Tuesday, October 25th. Boxley was sworn in as a board member by Judge Stan Brinkley, replacing Howard Hobbs who resigned earlier this month due to health issues. Boxley has been a resident of Lamar since 1964 and serves […]
PMC Continues to Seek Patient Input through Health Assessment Study
The community-wide health assessment, a collaborative effort to determine health needs in Prowers County, is continuing, according to Prowers Medical Center, Craig Loveless. The said the periodic study takes in about 160 viewpoints through online questionnaires, or roughly 2% of the county’s population. “The hospital is also conducting a detailed, door-to-door assessment among the Spanish […]
City Council Discusses Variety of Agenda Items
Sean Lirley and Wayne Stiles have both served on the City of Lamar Building Codes/Variance Boards in the past and the council voted to recommend their appointment for continued membership. On a similar matter, with the resignation of Howard Hobbs from the Lamar Utilities Board, a vacancy opened for his term expiring August 2018. The […]
Honkers Visit: People’s Credit Union/Ballantyne Vision Care
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited the People’s Credit Union of Springfield in their new Lamar branch at 311 South 5th Street in Lamar this past Friday, October 21st. Free chili and various giveaways and contests highlighted the event. Pete Hernandez, the manager said their services are available Monday through Thursday from 8am to […]
Commissioners Hold Appreciation Ceremony for John Lefferdink
Attorney John Lefferdink announced his plans for retirement as the county attorney earlier this month, a position he’s held for the past 17 years. In a brief appreciation ceremony on Monday, October 24th, the Prowers County Commissioners presented Lefferdink with a mantelpiece clock in thanks for his years of service to the county. Commissioner Chairman, […]
Campaign Signs forbidden on State Right-of-Way
Rules of the Road: Signs unlawful & unsafe DENVER – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is reminding supporters of candidates and issues that campaign signs are not permitted in the state’s right-of-way. In addition, placing real estate or other types of signs in state right of way is illegal. “Federal and state laws prohibit […]
