The Prowers Journal- The Prowers Journal Site Has Moved
- Highway 160 Bridge Project Set to Start
- Prowers Journal Alert Winner Claims Prize
- Public Invited to Meet City Administrator Candidates this Thursday
- LUB Reviews Financials, Approves Scholarship Renewals
- Another Monthly Increase for Lamar City Sales Tax
- Another Monthly Increase for Lamar City Sales Tax
- Motel Lodger’s Tax Proposed to Lamar City Council for November Ballot
- Lamar Teen Center Moving to Lincoln Elementary School
- Lamar 18 & Under Team Wins Merchants Park Tournament
Monthly Archives: July 2011
Living the Dream – Jobs in Lamar
During a recent visit in Lamar, I noticed there’s more than the usual number of folks looking for jobs. A few asked if I knew of any jobs in the community. That had been my purpose for going to Lamar. Within the realm of building new businesses, I’d come across an opportunity that is meant for building in a small community where businesses grow jobs, opportunities and more options for new businesses. The reality of building a new business in a community where everyone knows everyone else is that businesses grow from within. The opportunities of new business abound and whether a new business is independently owned, owned by the community, or owned by an outsider whose desire is to build jobs within the community, the multitude of new opportunities surrounding a new business can be big enough to increase the growth of a community. People of Lamar have opened up their doors to invite businesses in without hesitation in the past and this business also will be coming into the community, arms open wide in acceptance. Are you ready for jobs? The luxury of new business is the opportunity to provide jobs that may not have been available in read more…
World Series 2011 Using 2009 Built Ball Parks
Across from ALCO Store in Lamar, Colorado, the new (in 2009) Ball Parks welcome World Series 2011, the Babe Ruth Softball 16 & up leagues will be playing August 6 – 13th, 2011. Come on out to the Ball Parks, or the Sand & Sage Fair Grounds for activities and excitement. There’ll be plenty to do, plenty of fun to be had and everyone will have a great time. Sand and Sage Fair will be going on from the 7th to the 14th, of August, so you’ll have plenty to do. The Fair offers food and drinks, or you can take a break from the heat and grab your food in the cool comfort one of the local Restaurants, BJ’s Burger & Beverage, Taco Johns, or Mission Villanueva would be great choices. ****************************** Tournament Photos Available Call ahead for group photos, appointments and fundraiser photo shoots for your team! http://mpfundraisers.com ****************************** Bring Sun Screen, there’s NO SHADE at the Ball Parks.
Dianne E. Butts – Former Lamarite
Former Lamarite, Dianne E. Butts, has been up to her usual recently. Attending the IRCS conference, showing off her new book “Deliver Me: Hope & Healing”. You can see more about her new book at ACE Writers Spotlight. Be sure to get a copy and buy an extra to give as a gift!
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