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Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit Inches A-Way and MakesScents
On Friday, October 14th the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Chamber Board Members visited Inches A-Way and MakesScents at their New Location at 201 South 4th Street in Lamar. Pictured are Shannon Venturi, Chandace Zoedel, Leah Miller and Pokedot the dog, Honkers are Rich Lingle and Cheryl Priesser, board members are Jillane Tinnnes, Axel Thurner, Denise Carder and Lisa Thomas. Inches A-Way & MakeScents is owned and operated by Shannon Venturi and Candace Zordel. Their … Read entire article »
Filed under: Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Employment, Events, Lamar
Spooks Who Sprint
Members of XiPi Sorority in Lamar decided the best way to take off a few pounds for the holidays, was to sprint ahead of Halloween around Willow Creek Park before all the left-over ‘trick or treat’ candy went to their stomachs of thighs. About two dozen XiPi members, spouses and family members were in costume for the Spooktacular Sprint that kicked off this past Saturday at 9am. Crooks, witches, and some people in pink lit out … Read entire article »
LeRoy L. Harrington…May 11, 1942 – October 2, 2011
LeRoy was born on May 11, 1942 in La Sal, Utah to William and Ruth Harrington. He departed this life on October 2, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Denver from a lengthy illness. LeRoy received his education in Nebraska and Colorado.| He was a typical little boy, full of teasing and getting into mischief. He started working at age 13 at odd jobs until he went in the service. He joined the Army serving his country for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Changes Underway at Hartman Cemetery
By Laws or Board Members? What’s Needed First for Hartman Cemetery? Who sets the by-laws, who enacts the by-laws, who controls the by-laws are the main questions regarding the East Prowers Cemetery District and specifically, the Hartman Cemetery. The Prowers County Commissioners discussed how involved they should be with the Hartman Cemetery board of directors during their Thursday meeting. They’ve stated in the past that they don’t want to have to micro-manage how the board functions. … Read entire article »
Filed under: City, Commissioners, community, County, Featured, History, News
Vicki J. Fallwell…November 24,1953 – October 27, 2011
Graveside memorial service and in-urnment for Canon City, CO. and former Coolidge, KS. resident Vicki J. Fallwell will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday November 4, 2011 at the Coolidge Cemetery in Coolidge, KS.. Pastor Ralph Plummer will officiate. Per Vicki’s request, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends and relatives for a memorial visitation from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday November 3, 2011 at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Holly, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Numbers Up for Local Fairs
More money was spent at the livestock sale at the Sand and Sage Round Up this year, and twice the number of open entries was noted for the Holly Gateway Fair, according to Lacey Mann, CSU S.E. Area Extension Agent. Mann said this year’s livestock sale posed a 25% increase over last year and came in at $138,785, about $35,000 more than last year, with the same number of participants. She told the Prowers County … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, Commissioners, County, Economy, Education, Entertainment, News, School
Chamber Honkers Visit the Mane Attraction
On Friday, October 14th, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers welcome Amy Wollert as the New Owner/Manager of the Mane Attraction, located at 105 East Elm. Amy specializes in hair color and cuts and has a tanning bed as well. Her hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5 pm, by appointment and walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment, call Amy at 719-336-8244. Visiting Amy were Honkers Rich Lingle, Cheryl Priesser, Chamber Directors Denise … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Lamar
Painting the Town Red, One Boo at a Time
Click on a picture to see the full-sized image. Ghouls and goblins and their moms and dads were out for the annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Moonlight Madness event this past Thursday, October 27. Costumed kids visited the Goblin Wobble, sponsored by Tri State Exchange and hosted at Wild West Athletics on North Main Street. Participating groups handed out candy to the youngsters, including the Lamar Police Department, who also gave out glow-in-the-dark wristbands. Participating merchants offered … Read entire article »
Filed under: Art, Business, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Festival, Lamar, Recreation, Youth
Lamar FFA Takes 19 Members to National Convention
Tours, a career show, workshops, concerts, and 45,000 FFA members. Where can all of this be found? The 84th National FFA Convention. The convention is held in Indianapolis, Indiana every year, and FFA members across the 50 states gather together. Nineteen members and two advisers from the Lamar FFA Chapter attended this year’s National Convention. The group departed from Lamar High School on Monday, Oct. 17. The drive took 20 hours, six of which were spent in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, Education, Lamar, School, Youth
S.E. Colorado Art Guild Autumn Art Show Results
Click on a picture to see a larger image. The Southeast Colorado Art Guild Autumn Art Show was highlighted Thursday evening, October 27, during its week display at the Shore Arts Center on South Main Street in Lamar. Bev Middleton, Guild President said there were 135 entries this year from 47 artists. Cash awards were offered for Best-of-Show, First Place in each category, and an Area Award for best depiction of a landmark within 100 miles … Read entire article »
Filed under: Art, community, Education, Entertainment, Lamar, Recreation, School
Lamar Chamber Honkers Visit Studio W
On Friday, October 14th, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers and Chamber Directors visited Studio W on East Olive Wynter Wollert on Friday October, 14th. Wynter’s New Business is located at 107 East Olive. Visiting Wynter was Honker Cheryl Priesser, and Chamber board members, Denise Carder, Lisa Thomas, and Axle Thurner. Wynter does hair coloring and highlights, eyelash extensions, cuts and carries a make up line of products. She has a tanning bed and a In-House Nail … Read entire article »
Filed under: Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Employment, Events, Lamar
Economic Rural Representation Diminishing?
Some southeast Colorado representatives are fearful this area of the state will face greater economic isolation from the Front Range in months to come. The developments at the state level were discussed earlier this week during the PCDI monthly board meeting, and broached again on Thursday during the Prowers County Commissioner’s meeting. Kelly Taylor, Assistant Director of Southern Colorado Economic Development District, SCEDD, provided a brief update on the agency’s activities, but found herself being … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, Commissioners, County, Economy, Employment, Featured, News
Equipment Upgrades Continue at PMC, Additional Recall Forum Proposed
Four equipment upgrades were approved by the Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors, including a new telephone system. Frontier Telephone was the low bidder for a new phone system at a price not to exceed $50,000. Frontier’s bid was $45,173, and the company will provide training on the new system for the medical clinic. Chief Executive Officer Jim Fairchild said the hospital no longer has additional circuitry to allow for any additional phones, and the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Featured, Health, Lamar, News, The Journal Alert
Juniper Village Open House Features Bridge to Home
Juniper Village hosted a community open house, Tuesday, October 25, to showcase their Bridge to Home Therapy program. Juniper Village and Genesis Rehab Services developed a portion of the Village into a physical therapy wing, offering out-patient and resident services for various physical therapy needs. The goal is to create a ‘bridge’ between acute hospital care to rehabilitation and eventually a return to home for a patient. The program involves a comprehensive regimen including: education, pain … Read entire article »
DECA Students at LHS Conduct Annual Coat Drive
The Lamar High School DECA club is having their annual coat drive and is collecting coats in good condition for area children. The donated coats will be given to children, who need them, in the elementary schools. The coats are cleaned by Quality Dry Cleaners for free. Coats can be donated at Alco, the Community Building, Wal-Mart, and Safeway. Any donations would be appreciated. DECA students will deliver the coats sometime around the end of November, … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Education, Lamar, News, School, Weather, Youth
PCDI Reviews 2012 Budget, Voices Concerns for Eastern Colorado Economic Representation
Prowers County Development Incorporated, the county economic development organization, will be funded by both the city of Lamar and the county for 2012. Both contribute $50,000 to help maintain operating funds. The county had pledged its share during a joint meeting between the city and county earlier this fall, and the city announced they would continue their funding at a similar meeting held October 12. The PCDI board reviewed the 2012 budget during their monthly meeting … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, community, County, Economy, Employment, Featured, Granada, Holly, Lamar, News, The Journal Alert, Wiley
Ports to Plains Update, New Lining at Lamar Landfill, City-County Funding Agreements
Lamar City Councilwoman, Bev Haggard, briefed council members on the Ports to Plains annual meeting she recently attended in San Angelo, TX. Haggard is the city’s liaison to Ports to Plains, and said representatives from Alberta, Canada to Mexico were on hand for regional progress reports on highway construction on the multi-million dollar project, intended to build a four lane highway, north/south between Canada and Mexico. She said attendees learned about issues impacting energy and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Commissioners, community, County, Economy, Featured, Health, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Transportation
Lamar Fire/Water/E 9-1-1 Department Receive Insurance Rating
Lamar was just a fraction away from earning a fire/water safety rating that, overall, could have saved city residents a half-million dollars on their insurance premiums. The door of opportunity hasn’t closed yet, according to Lamar Fire Chief Marshall Cook and Water Director Doug Montgomery. They explained how the city earned its Public Protection Classification from the state Insurance Service Office. Cities are judged on three criteria, water service for emergency situations, a general fire … Read entire article »
Filed under: City, community, Featured, Lamar, News, Public Safety, Utilities
Business of the Week – Inches A-Way & MakesScents
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when we highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we spotlight Inches A-Way & MakeScents at 201 South 4th in Lamar, owned and operated by Shannon Venturi & Candace Zordel. Inches A-Way partnered up with and brought in MakesScents to open in the spring of 2010 on Main Street in Lamar, Colorado, after moving from its earlier … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Business of the Week, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Health, Lamar, News
Lamar Utility Board Reviews Financials and Repowering Project Capacity
The Lamar Utility Board held a brief meeting Tuesday, October 25, and postponed the swearing-in of new board member, Ron Cook until the November 15 meeting. A reorganization of the board will take place at that time when members will elect a new chairman and vice-chair as well as appoint an attorney, superintendent and authorize check signing. Bob Schemahorn, the current chairman, will be replaced on the board by Cook. Superintendent Rick Rigel briefly reviewed the light … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, City, community, Energy, Featured, News, Utilities
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