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Jack M. Nichols – January 28, 1926 – May 30, 2011
A celebration of life memorial service for former longtime Lamar, Colorado resident and current Englewood, Colorado resident, Jack M. Nichols, will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday June 11, 2011 at the Presbyterian Church of Broomfield-350 Main St.; Broomfield, CO 80020. A private family scattering will take place at a later date. Per Jack’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Jack M. Nichols was born on January 28, 1926 in … Read entire article »
PCDI Board Urges Website Completion, Approves Pond Study Funding
Don McBee, Vice President of the Prowers Conservation District, requested operating funds from the Prowers County Development Incorporated board to help cover the cost of a two-year study to determine seepage loss from 20 surface irrigation ponds in the lower Arkansas Valley. The results, he said, will set the standard for determining pond loss for augmentation between Rocky ford and the Kansas state line. Sixteen ponds have already been metered from a $75,000 grant from NRCS for labor and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Employment, Energy, Featured, News
May Precipitation Levels for Southeast Colorado Show Continued Decline
Data provided by the National Weather Service out of Pueblo shows a monthly decrease for May, compared to 2010 to 2011. Figures are in inches: … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Economy, Featured, Weather
Holly Hosts 9th Annual Free Blue Grass Festival June 10 – 12
Gateway Park is being groomed to its finest, the new stage is ready for the lineup of bands, school classes are getting ready for their concessions, the committee has mailed out over a thousand flyers on the festival and all we need is for you to bring you lawn chair, tappin’ toe, hungry appetite for a weekend of good bluegrass and country music. This Friday night kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with the Holly Commercial … Read entire article »
Filed under: Art, community, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Festival, Holly, Recreation, Tourism
Lamar investigates Possible Lead Contamination in Dead Cattle
On Thursday, May 12, 2011, the City of Lamar was notified that 23 calves pastured on land leased from the City had died. Two of the animals were autopsied and it was determined that death was due to lead contamination. There are a number of possible sources of lead in the environment. The City may not positively identify the source of lead ingested by the cattle that were on that pasture. The cattle have been … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Featured, Health, Lamar, Public Safety, The Journal Alert
The Origin of Memorial Day
Since May 5, 1868, Americans have observed Memorial Day celebrations. It was first observed through a general order, decreed by General John Logan, National Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. Memorial Day was first observed for the war dead several weeks later, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 … Read entire article »
Prowers Health Officials Investigate Possible Lead Contamination
Health officials at the Prowers County Public Health & Environment Department are working with the City of Lamar, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture to investigate lead contamination from a water tank near Lamar. Paint and soil samples from the vicinity of the tank had high concentrations of lead, which may require an environmental clean-up under the state’s solid and/or hazardous waste regulations. The Hazardous Materials and Waste … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, community, Featured, Health, Lamar, News, Public Safety, The Journal Alert
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit Ranchers Supply
On May 20th the Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited Ranchers Supply of Lamar and presented them with a “Dollar of Profit” plaque. Ranchers Supply is located at 1005 East Olive in Lamar and their hours of operation are from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Ranchers Supply is owned and operated by brothers Mike and Monty Nordyke. Here is just a small sampling of some of the items you can get at Ranchers Supply: farm and ranch supplies, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Lamar
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit Randle Realty
On May 20th the Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited Randle Realty and presented them with a “Dollar of Profit” plaque. Randle Realty is settled into their new location at 204 South Second Street in Lamar and their business hours are 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and they are always available by appointment when needed. You will find Bob Randle, Sharon and Lance Wilson at Randle Realty and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, Economy, Lamar
County Commissioners Review Enrollment Numbers and Dorm Upgrades at LCC
The push is on for fall enrollment at Lamar Community College, according to Chad DeBono, Vice President of Enrollment Services. DeBono, LCC President John Marrin and Cheryl Sanchez, VP of Student and Administrative Services at the college met with the Prowers County Commissioners, Thursday, May 26. Their discussion focused on the college’s future plans regarding enrollment, increased housing and infrastructure improvements. Summer enrollment has increased over the past year, from 204 to 233 for summer classes, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, College, Commissioners, County, Economy, Education, Featured, News, School
New for You at Lamar Library
The New ADA Assist Computer at the Lamar Library Two new items were recently added to the Lamar Library, courtesy of the Lamar Sorosis Society Club, as well as grants from the federal government and the Gates Foundation. A newly purchased ADA computer workstation will enable access to the internet using a specially designed keyboard and guide wheel for library patrons, and a quote from Henry Ward Beecher highlights the wall framing the library’s newspaper … Read entire article »
Filed under: Art, City, community, Education, Entertainment, Lamar, News, School, Youth
Prowers Medical Center Preparing for VA Status
Prowers Medical Center will be able to serve up to 2,000 veterans in the immediate seven county area, including western Kansas, once it qualifies as a VA medical provider, effective June 1. PMC Chief Executive Officer, James Fairchild, provided an overview of the hospital’s new status for board members during their monthly director’s meeting, May 25. “Those patients will be considered as Rural Health Care Clinic visits which will translate to additional funding to the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Featured, Health, Lamar, News, Public Safety
Prowers County Tornado Rated EF0
An area of thunderstorms moving through Prowers County shortly after 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 24th, and developed a brief land spout tornado approximately 5 miles east of Lamar, near the intersection of US Highway 50 and County Road 13. The tornado lasted for approximately 5 minutes from 2:10 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. The tornado caused no damage, and therefore, is rated EF0. The National Weather Service out of Pueblo activated the EAS signal for the area … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, County, Featured, Granada, News, Public Safety, Weather
Lamar Honkers Visit Peterson Payne Agency
On May 13th the Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited Lori Peterson-Payne at Peterson Payne Agency and presented her with a “Dollar of Profit” plaque. Lori would like to review your home insurance as well an any other insurance needs you have to make sure you have adequate coverage. Her reviews allow you to see where you’re getting value and where you might do better. It doesn’t cost you anything and it may save you … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Lamar
Last Day of School
Alta Vista Charter School students observed their last day of school with an early morning movie at the Lamar Theater and play time at Willow Creek Park. Alta Vista administrator Talara Coen accompanied kids, parents and teachers to the park to wrap up the last day of the school year on Wednesday, May 25. Coen said the renovation construction company was happy to see the kids depart, even to the point of being out of classes … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Education, Lamar, News, Recreation, School, Youth
Rigel Becomes ARPA Interim GM
The Lamar Utility Board approved a joint operating agreement making light plant superintendent Rick Rigel interim ARPA general manager, replacing Bill Leung, effective July 1. Rigel will serve in that capacity until a permanent replacement has been found. ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, unanimously approved the LUB proposal during their May 11 meeting, and the LUB board of directors also voted approval during their May 24 meeting this past Tuesday. Rigel … Read entire article »
Filed under: City, community, Energy, Featured, Lamar, The Journal Alert, Utilities
Unscheduled Stop for Southbound Truckers
Lamar police officers received some OJT, on-the-job-training, this Tuesday morning, May 24. Working with members of the Colorado State Patrol, the officers were flagging southbound commercial vehicles along highway 287 and performing routine safety inspections. Lamar police chief, Gary McCrea said two officers will receive training from the state to become Level One safety inspectors, capable of performing once-overs for semi’s and other commercial vehicles that role through town. McCrea added, “We have around 2,500 trailers passing … Read entire article »
Filed under: Education, Lamar, Law Enforcement, Public Safety
Lamar Council Reviews Ball Field Misuse and Unemployment Fund
Citizen’s Ballfield at the Lamar Sports Complex has recently received some rough treatment. Rick Akers, city Leisure Services Director expressed his concern to the city council during Monday night’s meeting, May 23. Akers said the backstop pads at the new softball field had baseball imprints embedded into them, apparently from baseballs hit towards them at close range. Akers was worried that the protective mats, which cost from $4,500 to $5,000 to replace … Read entire article »
Filed under: Employment, Lamar, Politics, Recreation
Brenda M. Rowe – October 12, 1961 – May 22, 2011
A celebration of life memorial service for longtime Lamar, Colorado resident, Brenda M. Rowe, will be held at 10:00 AM Monday June 13, 2011 at the Lamar Christian Church in Lamar. Ian Blacker will officiate the service and in-urnment will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Lamar. Per Brenda’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. Brenda was born on October 12, 1961 in Lamar, Colorado to John Rowe … Read entire article »
Lamar City & County Office Schedule: MEMORIAL DAY
All City offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2011 in observance of Memorial Day. The Community Building will also be closed on Monday, May 30, 2011. The Public Library will be open Saturday, May 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will be closed Sunday, May 29th and Monday, May 30th in observance of the holiday. All City offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Residential refuse collection … Read entire article »
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