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Lamar Lions Say Farewell to Skip Ruedeman
The Lamar Lions gathered to say farewell to Lion Skip Ruedeman as he is moving to North Carolina. Lion Skip has served as president of the club as well as holding other offices. A plaque was presented to Lion Skip honoring his 32 years as a member of the Lamar Club. Shown above are Lions Dick […]
LiveWell Prowers County to Host Community Conversations on Children’s Health
As a coalition LiveWell Prowers County has committed to working hard to make sure healthy choices are easy choices in Prowers County. The organization has made progress and has had many successes to celebrate! However, there is still important work to be done. LiveWell Prowers County, Prowers County Health Alliance, and Civic Canopy (the experts the organization […]
Recent Workshop Focused on Trees and Utility Lines – Maintaining Both Safety and Tree Health
Several utility companies participated in a workshop this past week in La Junta focused on trees and electric utility lines. Jack Wolfe, Chief Operating Office for Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA), spoke about how utility service providers carry a huge responsibility (by law) to provide safe and reliable service. When a tree is trimmed or […]
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks 3 – All About Advertising
Advertising can help ensure that your yard sale is a success. There are many different ways to advertise your sale, both formal and informal. Be sure to tell your friends, post your sale on Facebook, and post fliers around town. If you’re posting fliers, only post with permission and be sure to comply with city […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of June 30, 2014
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of June 30, 2014 Adult Fiction Fight with Me #2: With me in Seattle series by Kristen Proby Play with me #3: With me in Seattle series by Kristen Proby Safe With Me #5: With me in Seattle series by Kristen Proby Rock with Me #4: With […]
Magic at the Library
The Cultural Events Center was full of Summer Reading Program Magic on Tuesday for the much anticipated “Mr. E” Magic Show, featuring Kyle Groves! Each year in conjunction with the Collaborative Summer Reading Program Theme, Magicians “Mr. E” and Kyle Groves create a new library program. Their programs are full of fun, comedy, color, music […]
I Spy in the Library
I Spy With My Magic Eye…… Lamar Public Library recently conducted an “I Spy” game in the library! Ten random objects were hidden in the library, once a patron found all ten items they were entered into a drawing! The winner of the drawing will receive $10.00 from the Book Depot and a pair of […]
Celebrate July 4th “1840s-Style” at Bent’s Fort
Cannon firings, games, speeches and a parade headline the festivities at Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site on Friday, July 4 as the park celebrates the great American holiday in 1840s fashion. Two flags that have flown over the fort will be given away and a piñata break will send kids scurrying for candy in […]
Fire Department Incident Reports June 27, 2014
Wednesday, June 11 At 3:45 pm on June 11, fire personnel were dispatched to an unintended detector activation located at 1111 South 11th Street in Lamar. Fire crew was dispatched for a fire alarm, but search of the building revealed that there was no fire. Wednesday, June 18 At 2:26 pm on June 18, fire […]
Birth Announcements June 27, 2014
Jade Pizania and Allan Adame of Lamar are the proud new parents to a baby girl. Faith Inez Adame was born at 8:34 am on June 14, 2014. She weighed 8 lbs and measured 20 inches in length. Her grandparents are Julie Kimble, Adam Adame, Consuelo Gamboa, and Antonio Pizania. Congratulations to Jade and Allan […]
The Art and Science of Bread
A light dusting of flour and the smell of yeast took over the Cultural Events Center at the Summer Reading Programs “The Art and Science of Bread, for adults and teens in the programs at the Lamar Public Library. After a lecture by Valerie Reifschneider, Lamar Community College chemistry teacher and self-professed baker, participants created […]
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks 2 – Making Your Signs Count
When planning for your yard sale, don’t forget signs. Signs not only direct customers to your sale, they also serve as easy advertising. Your signs should be sturdy and easy to read from a distance. Instead of plain paper which is fairly flimsy, use cardboard to keep the signs from folding over in the wind. […]
Officers Focus on BUI During Operation Dry Water
LITTLETON, Colo. — – Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) will be participating in Operation Dry Water June 27-29, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence (BUI). During this three-day weekend, officers will be on the water reminding boaters about the dangers […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of June 23, 2014
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of June 16, 2014 Children’s Non Fiction Seabird in the Forest: the mystery of the Marbled Murrelet by Joan Dunning Women Explorers: perils, pistols and petticoats by Julie Cummins That’s A Possibility!: a book about what might happen by Bruce Goldstone ER Vets: life in an animal […]
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks – Pricing Your Items
Once you have gathered all of your items to sell, the next step is to price everything. When setting prices for all your items, remember that your customers are going to yard sales looking for a good deal. With this in mind, items should be priced at 10-30% of their original price. This is just […]
Zonta Scholarship Winners Announced
Pictured is Sheridan Rushton receiving a $1,300.00 L.C.C. Scholarship from the Zonta Club of Prowers County. Her mother, Mrs. Rushton is on the left and Karen Ketcham on the right and Rosemary Marrin on the far right. Dorian Ray received a $1200.00 Open Scholarship and Kelsi Jo Greenfield received a $1200.00 Non-Traditional scholarship, but were […]
Granada Police Department Hosts Bike/Walk Safety Event
The Granada Police Department held its Bike/Walk Safety Event at the Granada School on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 for grades K-5th. Approximately 90 students participated in the event and learned biking and walking safety tips for being on town streets. They learned the rules of crosswalks, stop and yield signs, right of ways and safely […]
Summer Reading Program Kicks Off with Hip Hop for Kids
Special Guest, “Mr. Kneel” (Neil McIntyre) used his talents to help Lamar Public Library kick off the Summer Reading Program on Tuesday, June 10th with Hip Hop for Kids! Mr. Kneel’s Mission: To create positive, informative and self-esteem building music for children. Music so good, kids will want to listen to over and over with […]
PMC Birth Announcements June 13, 2014
Adriana and Ryan Pritchard of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Liliannah Marie Pritchard. Liliannah was born at 7:27pm on June 9, 2014. She weighed 7 lb 6 oz and measured 19.5 inches in length. She joins her new siblings Dakota and Dahn’te. Her grandparents are Tylonne Habr-Miller and Angie Tomblin. […]
Lamar Community College to Adopt New Logo
(Lamar, Colorado; June 11, 2014) Lamar Community College is proud to announce the adoption of a new academic logo this summer. The new logo is replacing the aspen leaf logo and the 75th Anniversary logo. LCC’s Athletic logo, the Runnin’ Lope, will remain the same. A design firm from Colorado Springs worked with LCC’s Executive […]