Archive for February 22nd, 2016
Fate of Savage Mascot Name?? Commission to Study American Indian Representations in Public Schools Visits Lamar, CO
LAMAR — Thursday, February 25, 2016 — The Governor’s Commission to Study American Indian Representations in Public schools will be in Lamar, Colorado to discuss Lamar High School’s Mascot. WHO: Governor’s Commission to Study American Indian Representations in Public Schools WHAT: Visit to Study Lamar H.S. Mascot. WHEN: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., […]
Sen. Larry Crowder to Seek Reelection in 2016
ALAMOSA, Colo. – Sen. Larry Crowder will seek reelection to the Colorado State Senate in 2016. First elected in 2012, Sen. Crowder represents residents of the state’s 35th District which includes portions of 16 counties in Southern Colorado. During his first term in office, Sen. Crowder said he’s worked diligently to stand up for Southern […]
Joan B. Gaines…January 31, 1944 – February 19, 2016
A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Joan B. Gaines-Preisser will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Shannon O’Brian officiating. Per Joan’s request cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. Joan was born on January 31, 1944 at Garden City, Kansas to […]
Regional Science Fair Features Over 200 Student Projects
(Lamar, Colorado; February 22, 2016) On Wednesday, February 17, Lamar Community College’s Wellness Center was abuzz on with students from Alta Vista, Eads, Holly, Lamar Middle School, Lamar High School, Parkview, Plainview, Springfield, Walsh, and Wiley as they competed in the annual Southeast Colorado Regional Science Fair. The regional science fair featured 204 projects […]
Rhoebe Ann Thompson…July 5, 1958 – February 21, 2016
A memorial service for former Syracuse resident currently of Lamar, Rhoebe Ann Thompson will be held at 10:00AM (MST) on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at the Weselyn Church in Syracuse, KS with Pastor Diane Hutson of the Friends Church in Las Animas officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Syracuse Cemetery. Per Rhoebe Ann’s […]
Martha E. Elam…January 24, 1932 – February 20, 2016
A Graveside Rite of Committal for Lamar resident, Martha E. Elam will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Riverside Cemetery with Deacon Allan Medina officiating. Per Mrs. Elam’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Martha was born on January 24, 1932 at Lamar, Colorado […]
Richard D. Spitzer…September 16, 1935 – February 20, 2016
A celebration of life for longtime Lamar resident, Richard D. Spitzer will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Lamar Christian Church with Ray Matteson officiating. Interment will follow in the McClave Cemetery. Visitation for Richard will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 3:00PM until 6:00 P.M. at […]
Prowers Conservation District Soil Health Presentation
SOIL HEALTH PRESENTATION HOSTED BY PROWERS CONSERVATION DISTRICT OFFERS PRODUCERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LOOK AT THEIR SOIL AS A LIVING ORGANISMS RATHER THAN AN INANIMATE OBJECT. Producers that attended the February 17th workshop learned that every time you slice into the soil you release moisture and damage soil structure. Guest speaker Ryan Hytree, Soil […]
Added to the Lamar Library Collection Week of February 20, 2016
Added to the Library collection week of February 20, 2016 YOUNG ADULT FICTION Covet #2, The Clann by Melissa Darnell The Novice #1, Summoner by Taran Matharu Stars Above: A Lunar Chronicles collection by Marissa Meyer The Shadow Queen: A Ravenspire novel by C. J. Redwine A Shade of Dragon by Bella Forrest ADULT FICTION […]
