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Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit the Hair House
On June 24th, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers visited the Hair House at their new location at 207 East Oak Street in Lamar. Stacie Harmon and Amy Wollert are professional Color Specialists and Stylists and you can get some gel nails done at their new location. Their regular business hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM and by appointment. Walk-Ins are Welcome! Stop in and see the cute zebra decor at their new salon … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Lamar
Everybody Out of the Pool, for the Day
The Lamar municipal pool was closed for the day, Wednesday, June 29, due to a chlorine leak. Unfortunate timing, as Wednesday has been the hottest day of the year, posting a downtown temperature of 108 shortly before 2pm. The Lamarlins swim team notified the Lamar Rec department of the chemical problem when members arrived for their morning practice, and repairs were soon underway. According to city Leisure Services Director, Rick Akers, “You couldn’t see the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Entertainment, Lamar, News, Public Safety, Recreation, Sports, Weather, Youth
Granada Fireworks Schedule
Granada will have their annual firework display on Sunday July 3, 2011 at the park. Vendors will be available after 5:00 pm, Fireworks at dusk. Granada is also following the county ban on fireworks. No personal fireworks are permitted in the city limits. Jackie Malone – Granada Town Clerk 719-734-5411 … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Entertainment, Granada, Public Safety
Signals Set to Control Traffic at Holly Bridge
PROWERS COUNTY – Traffic signals will be activated next week at the bridge reconstruction site on State Highway 89, one mile south of Holly. On Tuesday, July 5, signals will begin alternating northbound and southbound traffic through the work zone and across the old bridge, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Stop times will be approximately five minutes. Vehicles wider than 12 feet will not be allowed to travel through the area due to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, County, Economy, Holly, News, Public Safety, Transportation
Hot Weather Calls for Cool Measures
Highs in the low hundred degree range means we have to take extra precautions for our health, especially for elderly adults and youngsters. The National Weather Service has forecast several days in the upper 90 and 100 degree range this week, and there will be more hot days to come this summer. The best defense is prevention and making sure you’re aware of the dangers of extreme heat: Drink more fluids, but stay away from alcohol, caffeine … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Education, Health, Public Safety, Recreation, Sports, Weather
Lee A. Bland– –November 10, 1917 – June 27, 2011
A celebration of life service for Holly, CO. resident Lee A. Bland will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday June 30, 2011 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, CO. Mr. Warren Folsom will officiate and burial will follow in the Holly Cemetery. Mr. Bland was born on Nov. 10, 1917 at Melbourne, Arkansas to James E. Bland and Joyce L. Shirley-Bland and departed this life on Monday June 27, 2011 at the Holly Nursing Care … Read entire article »
Lamar Light and Power Replacing Burned Poles
The Lamar Utilities Board meeting on Tuesday, June 28, covered a limited agenda, before moving into executive session for discussions. A dozen power poles were burned during the Ft. Lyon fire this spring, and the board authorized $16,961 to replace the custom-made transmission structures. The delivery date will take three to four weeks, according to Light Plant superintendent, Rick Rigel. The board also approved a low bid of $3,560 for 60, 100 watt Dusk to Dawn … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Energy, Lamar, Utilities
PCDI to Begin Monthly Email Newsletter
Area businesses that wish to receive a monthly update on Prowers County Development Incorporated activities should send their emails to the economic development organization at pcdi@procolorado.org. The new website is being fine tuned and should be available online shortly, pending final review by the website committee. The Business Retention Questionnaire used by SEBREA members for several years is being pared down from its original form, to highlight more pertinent areas of business. The editing will offer … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, County, Economy, Featured, Lamar, News
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