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Business of the Week – Ace Tire Service, LLC
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight Ace Tire Service, LLC, located at 32605 Speculator Circle, just North of the Arkansas River Bridge in Lamar Ace Tire Service, LLC., began July 1, 2006. A dream of a Colorado native became the reality of two … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Business of the Week, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Employment, Lamar, School, Transportation
Food Safety Meeting Set for this Evening
The issue of regulating and licensing retail food outlets during temporary events in the community will be discussed at a 6pm meeting this evening, February 15, at the Prowers County Public Health and Environment Mezzanine at the County Annex. The question of safe food preparation came to light this past fall during a County Commissioners meeting with local health officials. The commissioners had been asked by some local groups just who has to obtain a food … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, City, Commissioners, community, County, Employment, Entertainment, Events, Health, Law Enforcement, News, Public Safety, Recreation, Tourism
Joseph Herrera…October 29, 1924 – February 13, 2012
A Funeral Mass for lifelong Lamar resident, Joseph Herrera, affectionately known to his family and friends as Joe will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at St. Francis de Sales/Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Charlie Sena as Celebrant. The Rite of Committal will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. An evening Rosary Service will be held at 6:00PM, Monday, February 20, 2012 also at the church with Deacon Allan Medina reciting. Visitation for Joe … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Mary Elizabeth Sullivan…September 19, 1926 – February 11, 2012
A Memorial Service for longtime Lamar resident, Mary E. Sullivan will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ray Matteson of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Per Mrs. Sullivan’s request, cremation has taken place. Mary was born on September 19, 1926 at Geary, Oklahoma to Jack and Regina (Nicolai) Weygandt. She passed away following a brief illness at her home in Lamar on February 11, 2012 at the age … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
James R. Park…May 18, 1974 – February 13, 2012
Funeral services for Bristol, CO. resident James R. Park will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday February 18, 2012 at the Life Center Four Square Church in Lamar, CO. Pastor Manuel Tamez will officiate and burial will follow at Sunnyslope Cemetery in Bristol, CO. Visitation for Mr. Park will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday February 17, 2012 and 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Saturday February 18, 2012 at Valley … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Doris J. Hughes-Hernandez…July 1, 1948 – February 13, 2012
A Celebration of life service for Longtime Lamar resident Doris J. Hughes-Hernandez will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday February 17, 2012 at the Lamar Community Building in Lamar, Colorado. Rev. Ian Blacker will officiate and burial will follow in the Fairmount Cemetery in Lamar, Colorado. Visitation for Doris will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday February 16, 2012 and from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. on Friday February 17, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Lamar Sales Tax Collections Show Slight Gain
City of Lamar Sales Tax collected from December 2011 sales shows a gain of 3.35% or $10,668.12 with $329,273.76 collected for 2012 compared to $318,605.64 for the same period in 2011. Total Sales and Use Tax collections were up 1.20% for a gain of $4,198.12 or $355,504.15 compared to $351,306.03 for the same period in 2011. Year-to-date figures will not apply for this month. The Sales and Use Tax Revenue comparison by 12 retail sales categories … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, Chamber/Local Business, City, community, Economy, Employment, Entertainment, Lamar, News, Recreation, Tourism, Transportation, Utilities
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Wootten Financial Serivces
On February 3rd, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors paid a visit to Wootten Financial Services located at 902 North Main in Lamar in the Car Palace building and presented Bud Wootten with his First Dollar of Profit plaque. Bud Wootten, the owner of Wootten Financial Services said he offers Tax and General Accounting services. His office is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Employment, Lamar
CSP Investigates Hwy Fatality in Bristol
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a single vehicle fatality that occurred on Colorado Highway 385 Mile Post 102, approximately 3 miles north of Bristol in Prowers County. A 2006 Chevrolet Pickup was traveling southbound on Colorado 385 and went off the right side of the road. The driver over-corrected to the left causing the Chevrolet to rotate counter-clockwise. The Chevrolet re-entered the road and then went off the left side of the road. The Chevrolet … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, County, Granada, Law Enforcement, News, Police Reports, Public Safety, Transportation
ARPA Update for Lamar Utilities Board
Rick Rigel, former superintendent of Lamar Light and Power, and the new general manager for Arkansas River Power Authority, briefed members of the Utility Board on the current problems the Repowering Project faces and the steps the boiler manufacturer is making to bring the coal fired plant back on line. Rigel commented that he has spent the past few weeks briefing member communities on the status of the Repowering Project, and will be visiting the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Economy, Energy, Holly, Lamar, News, Utilities
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