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Ron Peterson of Lamar Appointed to Reclamation Board by Hickenlooper
Gov. John Hickenlooper announced today appointments to the Mined Land Reclamation Board and a Public Trustee for Douglas County. The Mined Land Reclamation Board meets to carry on a continuing review of the problems of mining and land reclamation in Colorado. The appointments are dependent upon Senate confirmation. The members appointed are: Ronald Dean Peterson of Lamar, to serve as an individual with substantial experience in the agriculture industry, term to expire March 1, 2015 Thomas Earl Brubaker of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, Politics
Voces Unidas Expanding Scholarship Offers
Voces Unidas in Lamar has planned several scholarship fund-raising events, including sale of red roses in time for Mother’s Day this year, May 8. Voces Unidas members will hand-deliver a rose to your mother on Friday, May 6 for a $5 fee, including the rose from Flower Boutique in Lamar. April 25 is the deadline to place your order. Vendor space is still available for the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration, set for May 7 at … Read entire article »
Small Steps Forward for Pierre Auger Project
The national and global recession has slowed development of the Pierre Auger Cosmic Ray Observatory for the past several years. Twenty countries are supporting the southeastern Colorado project, headquartered in Prowers County and at Lamar Community College. CSU and the Colorado School of Mines are also important technical contributors, but a lack of funding in this country and others has the project running behind schedule. The project is moving forward on a smaller scale, … Read entire article »
The Lamar Theater Marquee Takes Another Hit
A Frozen Food Express delivery truck took a two foot long chunk out of the base of the Lamar Theater marquee Thursday, March 31. Theater owner Rick Ross said he notified the driver that the truck was very close to the curb, and the driver needed to be cautious when he pulled back into the street. Apparently that wasn’t the case as Ross noticed the damage and notified the police. The truck was pulled … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Featured, Lamar, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, The Journal Alert
Buckle Up Rural Colorado — Law Enforcement Conducts Click It or Ticket Enforcement March 31-April 6th
In an effort to increase seat belt use and save lives on rural Colorado roadways, the Colorado State Patrol and 36 rural law enforcement agencies in 50 counties are mobilizing for a Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement period, March 31 through April 6th. The enforcement is combined with a seat belt education campaign, aimed at dispelling the myths and excuses people make for not buckling up. The increased seat belt enforcement will take … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Law Enforcement, Notice
PTK Holds Spring Induction
Lamar Community College’s Beta Eta Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honorary inducted 22 new students in its spring induction on Thursday, March 23rd. After a welcome from President John Marrin, Amy Thompson, LCC’s coordinator of International Programs, mesmerized the inductees and a room full of guests and college staff with the value of an education. Phi Theta Kappa is an international scholastic honor society to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. The … Read entire article »
Lamar Planning to Bid to Host State High School Rodeo Finals
Pat Palmer, Cade Spitz and Tim Tunink approached the Prowers County Commissioners March 29 with options involved in having Lamar and Prowers County host the 2012 and 2013 Colorado State High School Rodeo Finals. The events were held in Lamar for the first time in 2009 and 2010, after which Craig, Colorado received the two-year contract. Chamber board member Axel Thurner, and Chana Reed, Chamber secretary were on hand to pledge the support of the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, Entertainment, Lamar, Recreation, Sports, Youth
PCDI Elects New Officers, Views Holly Tornado Anniversary DVD
Anne Marie Crampton stepped down as PCDI president Tuesday, March 29, as board members voted for Cathy Buxton as incoming president, Michael Bryant as vice-president, and Lawrence Brase as secretary/treasurer. Board member Marsha Willhite presented a brief DVD showcasing the transition from devastation to community restoration. Willhite, Holly town administrator reminded the board the 4th anniversary of the Holly tornado was March 28. She said the town’s website should be able to broadcast the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Politics, Tourism
Lamar Repowering Project Delays Resumption of Online Operation
Coal-fired operations at Lamar Light and Power may be pushed back until June, according to light plant superintendent, Rick Rigel. Two areas need to be addressed, boiler operation and efficiency within the limits of the air quality permit for emissions. Rigel said the furnace’s air supply systems need improvement to provide sufficient ‘overfire air’ for the operation, which will involve additional ducting and ports for air venting. Repairs on the ruptured boiler tubes have to be … Read entire article »
Obituary – Julia A. Davis
Julia A. Davis – June 30, 1945 – March 22, 2011 Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel A celebration of life memorial service for Ft. Collins, Colorado resident and longtime McClave, Colorado resident, Julia A. Davis, will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday April 2, 2011 at the Hasty Fire House in Hasty, Colorado. Pastor Rick Beard will officiate the service and a private family scattering will take place at a later date. Per Ms. Davis’ request cremation has taken … Read entire article »
Lamar Utilities Board Responds to Second WEG Light Plant Lawsuit
Rick Rigel, superintendent of Lamar Light and Power claims the recent statements made by WildEarth Guardians spokesperson, “appear intended to inflame passions and distort efforts being made by ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, and LUB to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.”, Rigel said in a press release issued March 29 in opposition to the second WEB lawsuit filed March 24, 2011. Rigel states that the lawsuits are having a very detrimental economic impact … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, City, community, Economy, Featured, Lamar, The Journal Alert, Utilities
Lamar City Council Revises Water & Sewer Fee Schedule
The 2011 fee schedule adopted by the city in 2010 inadvertently combined both water and sewer fees instead of separating them according to customer usage. Some water customers who don’t use city sewer facilities were being charged sewer fees. Deputy city administrator Bill Pfeilsticker explained the error to the Lamar city council which voted to initiate separate billing for each of the two services, and the overcharges will be refunded, retroactive to January 1, 2011 … Read entire article »
Lamar Invitational Track Meet, Team Results
The weather remained brisk this past Saturday, March 26, for the annual Lamar Invitational Track meet at Savage Stadium, a pleasant change from the track meets the past couple of years when temperatures barely climbed into the 50s. The Limon girls led the pack of competitors, racking up 93 points for a first place finish. They were followed by host team Lamar with 86 points. Third place went to Peyton with 63 and Florence … Read entire article »
Party of Gold Earns Donations for Voces Unidas in Lamar
Private sales of gold jewelry helped raise donations for Voces Unidas in Lamar this past Saturday, March 26. The concept is identical to the television ads in which people receive payment when their gold jewelry is mailed away for assessment. The transactions took place this Saturday at the Shore Arts Center, downtown Lamar. LaRoyce Riley, representing Party of Gold, conducted the test and weight assessments and handed out the checks for … Read entire article »
Three Calls, No Fires for Lamar F.D.
The Lamar Fire Department was kept busy with responses over the weekend, and fortunately there were no fires or injuries. The first call came shortly after midnight, Saturday, March 26 to a Lamar Community College dorm for a heat sensor alert in a basement. An investigation showed the sensor was activated due to a system malfunction. At 7:15 Sunday morning, another response was needed in the 300 block of South 8th in Lamar. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Lamar, Public Safety
Obituary – William ‘Ralph’ Groomer
Memorial services for William Groomer will be held Monday, April 4, 2011 at 2pm at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the First Christian Church officiating. Per Ralph’s request there will be cremation and no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ralph Groomer Memorial Fund in Care of Peacock Funeral Home. … Read entire article »
Lamar Police Make Arrest in School Bomb Scare
Media Release from Lamar Police Department Monday, March 28, officers of the Lamar Police Department made an arrest in response to the bomb threat and evacuation of the Lamar High School last week. Officer arrested a 16 year old student at the Lamar High School as a result of the investigation into the incident of March 22nd. The individual arrested, was charged with one felony count of False Report of Explosives and one misdemeanor … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Law Enforcement, News, Public Safety, The Journal Alert
Flippin’ Flapjacks, Serving Sausage
Twenty DECA students from Lamar high school were busy this past Thursday evening, March 24, cooking and serving an, all-you-can eat pancakes and sausages meal. DECA advisor, Janell Martin, said the event at the Lamar Senior Center was part of an annual community service program performed by members of DECA. Students also collected donations from local merchants to use for the Bingo portion of the evening, along with the free meal. Although the school … Read entire article »
Local Arts Council Hosting Art Show
The Southeast Colorado Arts Council will be hosting an art show on Thursday, April 7th, 6:00 p.m. music will be provided by Take Five at the Shore Arts Center. This event is open to the public free of charge and will feature artists from Southeast Colorado and some coming from as far as Pueblo. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and champagne will be served and the Arts Council extends an invitation to the members of the visiting … Read entire article »
February 2011 Unemployment Figures for Colorado
The state Labor and Employment Board released the most recent numbers for employment in Colorado. As of February, Colorado had 2,670,939 eligible workers with 259,400 unemployed. That number rose for last month to 263,646 for January and was lower last February at this time with 253,381 for February, 2010. The percentages for counties in southeast Colorado are listed: San Juan and Dolores counties had unemployment rates of 19.9 and 19% respectively, with a workforce of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Economy, Employment, The Journal Alert
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