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Honkers Visit New Management at Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers welcomed Derek and Angela Riner to the Lamar community recently. Derek and Angela were formerly from Kansas and recently made the transition to Colorado to manage Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar and Holly, headquartered on South 5th Street in Lamar. The couple is pictured with their two year old daughter, Kylen. Pictured are Chamber Board Members: Axel Thurner, Tera Bender, Lisa Thomas and Michelle Crown along with Chamber Honkers: Bubba Bender and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Employment, Lamar
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Valley Lawn Care
George W. Vallejos and his crew took a few minutes from their busy schedule to meet with members of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Directors and Honkers. Vallejos owns and operates Valley Lawn Care and is headquartered at 1604 South 13th Street in Lamar. You can contact Valley Lawn Care for residential and commercial yard maintenance at 719-336-6875 or 688-0152. Pictured are Chamber Board Members: Axel Thurner, Tera Bender, Lisa Thomas and Michelle Crown along with … Read entire article »
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Chamber Honkers Welcome Kimberly Eskew, the New Manager of ALCO
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers recently welcomed ALCO store manager, Kimberly Eskew to the community. ALCO is open seven days a week at the corner of Savage Avenue and South Main Street, across from the Lamar Ball Fields. Eskew has been managing the Lamar ALCO branch for the past several months. Pictured are Chamber Board Members: Axel Thurner, Denise Carder and Tera Bender and Chamber Honkers: Shirley Smith and Holly Burton - Photo by Russ Baldwin … Read entire article »
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SECCI 2012 Golf Tournament
This past Saturday, June 9, the Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative (SECCI) hosted their annual Golf Tourament at the Spreading Antlers Golf Course in Lamar. The purpose of SECCI is to raise funds to help and support local people that deal with cancer. The money is used for many reasons, such as helping pay for gas, room and board when needing to go to Denver or Colorado Springs for treatment or care, with medication, and many many … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Education, Entertainment, Events, Health, Lamar, Recreation
Honkers Visit New Manager at Fastenal
Getting to the nuts and bolts of the matter! The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers, paid a welcoming visit to Amy Jacobs, the new general manager of Fastenal, at 211 North Main Street in Lamar. Fastenal products have serviced the Lamar area for numerous years. Jacobs can be reached at 719-336-7096 or by email at ajacobs@fastenal.com. Pictured is Chamber Board President: Axel Thurner, and Chamber Honkers: Holly Burton, Shirley Smith and Vincent Gearhart Photo by Russ Baldwin … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, Economy, Employment, Lamar
Honkers Visit Rich Rigel General Manager of ARPA
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers welcome Rick Rigel to his new position as General Manager of ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority. Rigel assumed his new duties from his former position as Superintendent of Lamar Light and Power. Rigel’s new position now sees him administering to the power needs of various ARPA member communities in southeast Colorado. The business office is located at 3409 South Main Street in Lamar. Rigel can be contacted at rrigel@arpapower.org. Pictured are … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Employment, Lamar, Utilities
Lamar Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Kelly Corman at NRCS
On March 16th, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Board of Directors paid a welcome visit to Kelly Corman at the local NRCS office. Kelly moved to the area last September to work in the Lamar NRCS Field Office at 3503 South Main. Kelly works with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory (RMBO) and performs many duties as a Private Lands Range/Wildlife Ecologist, but his main focus is working on … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, Chamber/Local Business, community, County, Economy, Education, Lamar
Lamar Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit New Chef at LCC
On March 9th, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Board of Directors paid a welcome visit to the New General Manager/Chef at LCC, Adam Germany. Adam is employed by SODEXO and is in charge of food services for the LCC Dining Hall. Adam and his staff are also available for quality catering at an affordable price. The hours at the LCC Dining Hall are from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for breakfast, from 11:00 … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, College, community, Economy, Employment, Lamar, Youth
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Rupp’s Truck and Trailer Repair
On February 10th, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors paid a welcome visit to Rupp’s Truck & Trailer Repair at 7777 US 50 in Lamar . Rupp’s is owned and operated by Ramon and Amber Rupp. They offer quality service and repair to all types of trucks and trailers and offer 24 hour Road Service. Their regular hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 7 days … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, Economy, Employment, Lamar
Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Crafters Corner Boot & Shoe Repair
On February 3rd, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors paid a visit to Crafters Corner Boot & Shoe Repair located at 122 South Main Street in Lamar and presented Crafters Corner Boot & Shoe Repair with their First Dollar of Profit plaque. Chris Springer, the owner works on many different types of boots and shoes. Their hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday.For more … Read entire article »
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Chamber Honkers and Directors Visit Bamboo Grove
On February 3rd, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors paid a visit to Bamboo Grove located at 1106 South Main Street in Lamar and presented Bamboo Grove with their First Dollar of Profit plaque. Nancy Dong and Q: Doy Ye are the Restaurant Managers. The Bamboo Grove offers Chinese cuisine by either take-out or dine-in. Their hours are Monday through Sunday 10:30 am to 9:30 pm. You … Read entire article »
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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 »
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Chamber Honkers Visit Ranch-Way Feeds
On January 27th, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors paid a welcome visit to Ranch-Way Feeds located at Lamar Building Material Supply, 224 North Main in Lamar. Ranch-Way Feeds is a new retail sales division of BMS. Ranch-Way Feeds offers a full line of quality feed products for almost any type animal from chickens to cattle. BMS is managed by Jack Evans. For more information, ask the knowledgeable … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, Chamber/Local Business, County, Economy, Employment, Lamar
Chamber Honkers Visit Rodeway Inn Cow Palace Hotel
On January 27th, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors paid a welcome visit to Rodeway Inn Cow Palace Hotel located at 1301 North Main Street in Lamar. The hotel is under new ownership and management and in addition to being a hotel and convention center, the facility provides retail and office space, with some spaces still available. Lee and Doug Thrall manage the facility. Rodeway Inn is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Employment, Lamar, Recreation
Chamber Honkers Visit Perfect 10 Plus
On January 27th, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors paid a visit to Perfect 10 Plus to recognize New Hair Stylist Gayle Cummings. Perfect 10 Plus is owned and operated by Shelly Cramblet and has been in business for several years. Also on staff are Sheila Twombly and Madison Dorenkamp. Perfect 10 Plus is a full featured salon doing hair, nails, piercing, permanent makeup, eyelashes, aqua massage, … Read entire article »
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Chamber Honkers Visit Holiday Motel
On January 20th, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber Board of Directors paid a welcome visit to the Holiday Motel to recognize New Owners Linda and Troy Rose. Linda is former owner Paul Gaddish’s daughter. The Holiday Motel is located at 404 North Main Street in Lamar and can be reached at 336-9745. The Holiday Motel offers clean, comfortable and affordable rooms. Pictured are Chamber Honkers Shirley Smith and Holly Burton and Chamber … Read entire article »
Filed under: Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Lamar
Chamber Honkers Visit Hertz of Lamar
The Chamber of Commerce Honkers recently made a visit to Hertz of Lamar at 420 North Main to recognize a new business addition to Jennifer and Doug Morlan’s current businesses. At the home of Jennifer Morlan Insurance and Lamar Starter & Generator Service, Doug and Jennifer have added Hertz of Lamar. They have several vehicles in stock and if you plan ahead you may be able request a different vehicle, from a small size economy … Read entire article »
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Chamber Honkers Visit Lamar City Administrator Bill Pfeilsticker
City Administrator Bill Pfeilsticker is officially welcomed by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers. Pfeilsticker came to Lamar just over three years ago as Deputy Administrator and became City Administrator earlier this year. Pictured are Chamber Board members, Axel Thurner and Lisa Thomas along with Lamar Chamber Honkers Cheryl Preisser and Vincent Gearhart with Bill Pfeilsticker in front. … Read entire article »
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