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S.E. Colorado Art Guild Autumn Art Show Results

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

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?

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

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

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