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Wyatt Declines Board Position, PMC Board to Select Replacement

Wyatt Declines Board Position, PMC Board to Select Replacement

Andy Wyatt earlier today, May 15, sent a letter to the general local media stating he was declining a position on the Board of Directors of Prowers Medical Center because of increased duties regarding his position as Prowers County Assessor.  He stated that because Julie Branes was the next candidate in line for majority votes received in the May 8 election, she would take his place on the board.  However, PMC Designated Election Official, Audrey … Read entire article »

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Wyatt Resigns from PMC Board

Wyatt Resigns from PMC Board

In an unexpected development, Andy Wyatt submitted a letter of resignation from the Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors, citing a conflict of time as his reason. Wyatt and Ronnie Farmer was elected to the Board during a May 8, 2012 election out of six candidates for the two open positions. Candidates were selected by a majority vote for the at-large seats. Wyatt states his belief in the possibility that Julie Branes, one of the … Read entire article »

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LCC Hosts Graduating Class, Honors Arends at Alumnus of the Year

LCC Hosts Graduating Class, Honors Arends at Alumnus of the Year

  It took a tornado and some prolonged power outages to postpone the 73rd commencement exercises for Lamar Community College late last month.  LCC President John Marrin took note of the new arrangements for the 45 graduating students, thanking all those who altered their schedules to attend the May 14 graduation ceremonies held at the LCC Wellness Center.      Keynote speaker, former Colorado Agriculture Commissioner, John Stulp noted the importance of education using his family as an example.  … Read entire article »

Filed under: Agriculture, Business, College, community, County, Education, Employment, Featured, Lamar, News, School, Youth

Wild West BBQ Contest Winners Announced for 2012 Lamar Days

Wild West BBQ Contest Winners Announced for 2012 Lamar Days

The winners for the annual Wild West BBQ, held during Lamar Days at Willow Creek Park, have been announced.  Toni McPherson provided the winning teams that traveled to Lamar for this year’s competition.  There were four cooking contests, as well as a judge’s selection of the overall winner for the year, plus a Reserve Champion was also selected.  Reserve Champion: Flyboy BBQ  Overall: 1. Smoke N the Rockies 2. Flyboy BBQ 3. Backdraft BBQ 4. Wild Hogs BBQ 5. Burnin Bob’s Butts … Read entire article »

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