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Bottom Line Duo to Perform March 5th at LHS Auditorium
The next concert of the 2011-2012 concert season presented by the Southeast Colorado Concert Association takes place on Monday, March 5, 2012, at the Lamar High School Auditorium starting at 7:00 p.m., and features the Bottom Line Duo – husband and wife, Spencer and Traci Hoveskeland – playing a concert of classics and pops on their double bass and cello, blended together with a large portion of humor and fun. Billed as “social chamber music” or … Read entire article »
Filed under: Art, community, Entertainment, Lamar, News, Recreation
Tommy Griffith…August 20, 1961 – February 25, 2012
There will be no services or visitation at this time, as requested by Avondale, Arizona resident and former Lamar resident, Tommy Griffith. Tommy was born on August 20, 1961 in Lamar to Hank and Isabell Griffith and departed this life on Saturday February 25, 2012 in Avondale, Arizona at the age of 50 following a short illness. Mr. Griffith was preceded in death by his parents; by one brother – George Griffith; by one … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Arrest Made in Purse Snatcher Case
On February 24, 2012 officers from the Lamar Police Department received information about the purse which was stolen as part of a robbery in the 200 block of South 6th Street on February 23, 2012. Officers were able to retrieve the purse and were able to identify a suspect in the case. Officers contacted Kenneth Kaufman-Magallanez, 23, of Lamar and after investigation; Kenneth was arrested for robbery and other charges. Kenneth is being held at … Read entire article »
Filed under: City, community, County, Featured, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Police Reports, Public Safety, The Journal Alert
Business of the Week – Wallace Gas & Oil Inc.
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 Wallace Gas & Oil Inc., located at 606 North Main in Lamar. Call them at: 719-336-7787! Wallace Gas & Oil Inc. at 606 North Main is a Colorado Corporation formed in 1981. Before that time it was known as Quinn Oil Company. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business of the Week, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Employment, Energy, Lamar, Utilities
Lamar Council Will Discuss Merit Compensation for City Employees
Various forms of merit compensation for Lamar City employees will highlight the Lamar City Council work session set for this evening, February 27. City Administrator Bill Pfeilsticker will ask council members for guidance regarding compensation for city employees who have completed education or training incentive programs. The city has no written incentive program, but it has been generally acknowledged that former administrator Ron Stock had proposed an education and training incentive program. Several employees have attained certificates and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, City, community, County, Economy, Education, Employment, Lamar, News, Recreation, School, Sports, Tourism, Utilities, Youth
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