Archive for June 14th, 2013
Affordable Online Pilot Program at Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; June 13, 2013) Lamar Community College is launching an Online Pilot Program this fall. A $1000.00 scholarship is available to those who enroll in the program and meet all of the requirements. The program is designed for students who like the flexibility of online courses and are seeking to complete a college degree […]
Juniper Village Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Lamar
Residents and officials in Lamar attended the 20th anniversary observance of Juniper Village in Lamar, Wednesday, June 5. The event was commemorated with decorations, snacks and beverages for the Juniper Village residents and guests. Sharon Felton, director of the Lamar branch and Cindy Longfellow, one of the regional directors for Juniper Communities met and mingled […]
Lamar City Sales Tax–Down Monthly, Up Yearly
City of Lamar Sales Tax Revenue dropped slightly for April sales collected this past May, according to the City Clerk’s Office. There was a 3.93% difference, or $10,500.53 between revenues for 2013 compared to 2012. Current Total sales and Use Tax collections are at $256,961.36 compared to $267,461.89 in 2012. Year to Date tax revenues […]
July 3 for Remember Foundation BBQ, Dance & Auction
Details are being finalized for the second annual dinner and auction for the Remember Foundation on Wednesday, July 3, in Lamar. Make plans to attend the event hosted at Country Acres Motel and RV Park at 29151 on Highway 287 just south of Lamar. Local talent will be featured through the evening with music provided […]
Lamar Fireworks Funders Need More Manpower
It’s not so much the cost of the annual fireworks project as it is the effort to raise that money for the Lamar community each year. Lamar Fire Chief Marshall Cook outlined the need for other groups to step up to the plate to raise the $8,000 for the annual 4th of July […]
