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Library Announces Summer Reading Program Registration

With the Lamar Public Library’s 2014 Summer Reading Program, there is something for everyone! Summer Reading Programs (SRPs) have been a staple for many, if not most, public libraries since the turn of the twentieth century. Each summer, during the annual hiatus from school, reading skills often decline. This phenomenon is sometimes called “summer loss” or “summer […]

Fire Department Incident Reports May 1, 2014

Wednesday, April 23 At 2:54 am on April 23, fire personnel were dispatched to a contained trash or rubbish fire located at 912 West Olive in Lamar.  Upon arrival, fire crew found a small fire next to the front porch of the house.  A pressurized water extinguisher was used and successfully extinguished the fire. At […]

PMC Birth Announcements April 25, 2014

Claudia and Trevor Parker of Holly are the proud new parents of a baby girl.  Joleen Paige Parker was born at 7:47pm pm on april 11, 2014.  She weighed 8 lb 1.5 oz and measured 20 inches in length.  Joleen joins her new sister Lillian.  Her grandparents are Bob & Deann Parker and Pedro & […]

LCC Volleyball Players Sign with 4-year Schools

Three LCC Volleyball players recently signed letters of intent to play at 4-year schools.  Kira Kirkham signed with (NCAA D1) Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, TX.  Kandace Cook signed with (NAIA) Stephens College in Columbia, MO.  Morgan Hanson signed with (NCAA DIII) Aurora University in Aurora, IL. “All three played important roles in […]

No. 16 ranked LCC Lopes Clinch the 2014 Empire Conference Baseball Title

(Lamar, Colorado; April 22, 2014)The 16th ranked LCC men’s baseball team won two of four games against Trinidad State Junior College over the weekend and in the process earned the ‘Lopes the 2014 Empire Conference Championship. It marked the twelfth conference championship in the past fourteen years for LCC head coach Scott Crampton and the […]

New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of April 21, 2014

Added to the Library Collection for the Week of April 21, 2014 Nonfiction The Baby Name Wizard: a magical method for finding the perfect name for your baby by Laura Wattenberg Blockhead: the life of Fibonacci by Joseph D’Agnese Kennedy’s Last Days: the assassination that defined a generation by Bill O’Reilly Shakespeare’s King Lear: Monarch […]

Lamar Community College to Hold 75th Commencement Ceremony

(Lamar, Colorado; April 18, 2014) Lamar Community College will host its seventy‐fifth annual Commencement on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the LCC Wellness Center. 270 degree or certificate‐seeking students are eligible to walk in this year’s commencement. This includes fall 2013 graduates as well as spring and summer 2014 candidates for graduation. The ceremony will […]

LCC Rodeo Update: CSU Rodeo Champions

Tucker White, Randy Schaapman, and Clint Buringa hold their prizes for winning their events at Colorado State University Rodeo last weekend. White and Buringa won team roping, and Schaapman won bull riding as the Lamar Community College men’s team finished third in the competition. The win moved Clint and Tucker to eighth in the region […]

New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of April 14, 2014

Added to the Library Collection for the Week of April 14, 2014 Adult Fiction Invisible Murder #2: Nina Borg series by Lene Kaaberb For Such A Time by Kate Breslin In the Shadow of Jezebel #4: Treasure of His Love novel by Mesu Andrews Shadow Hand #6: Tales of Goldstone Wood by Anne Elisabeth Stengl […]

Lamar Celebrates National Library Week, April 13-19

Lamar, CO –This week, the Lamar Public Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers. Libraries today are more than repositories for books and other resources. Often the heart of their communities, campuses or schools, libraries are […]

Birth Announcements April 11, 2014

Maria Casillas and Christopher Salgado of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their daughter.  Anahi Olivia Rose Salgado was born at 8:17 am on April 7, 2014.  She weighed 7 lb 13.5 oz and measured 18.5 inches in length.  She joins her new sisters Adaly and Jocelyn Enciso.  Grandparents are Willie & San […]

Library Announces Grand Prize Winner for Story Book Walk

For two weeks in March, the Lamar Public Library celebrated Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with the “Dr. Seuss Story Book Walk”!!  18 participants completed the entire walk and submitted their map to be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing! An the winner is…..AMELIE BROWN!  Amelie received the book, “And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry […]

New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of April 7, 2014

Added to the Library Collection for the Week of April 7, 2014 Early Reader Books Max’s Checkup: Max and Ruby series by E. Wells Surf Princess by Chelsea Eberly Young Adult Fiction Three #3: Article 5 novel by Kristen Simmons Champion #3: Legend Series by Marie Lu Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein Four Seconds […]

Fire Department Incident Reports April 8, 2014

Saturday, April 5 At 1:42 pm on April 5, fire personnel were dispatched to 401 Kendall Drive, Prowers Medical Center, on report of a false alarm.  While en route, Prowers County Dispatch advised that Security Alarms had called and stated that PMC had said they were conducting a fire drill but had not notified Dispatch […]

PMC Birth Announcements April 8, 2014

Ashlee Stewart and Dylan Specht of Cheyenne Wells are the proud new parents of a baby girl.  Olivia Lane Specht was born at 12:10 am on April 5, 2014.  She weighed 7 lb 10 oz and measured 20 inches in length.  Grandparents are Steve & Gail Specht and Dale & Kim Stewart.  Olivia is their […]

Fire Department Incident Reports April 7, 2014

Thursday, March 20 At 5:08 pm on March 20, fire personnel were dispatched to 1203 South Main Street on report of a chemical spill or leak at Little Caesar’s Pizza.  Upon arrival at the scene, fire crew found approximately 2 gallons of anti-freeze had been released onto the concrete parking lot.  Deputy Chief Burkhart took […]

PMC Birth Announcements April 7, 2014

Christina and Shawn Page of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their daughter.  Olivia Nicole Page was born at 5:50 am on March 30, 2014.  She weighed 9 lb 7 oz and measured 21.5 inches in length.  She joins her new siblings Deagan and Raina Page.  Grandparents are Mark & Roxie Page, Sandy […]

Summer and Fall Registration Open at Lamar Community College

(Lamar, Colorado; April 2, 2014) Summer and Fall registration are now open at Lamar Community College. For the full schedule of courses please visit www.lamarcc.edu. This summer, LCC is offering a variety of technical certificate courses including: Certified Nurse Aid (classes begin May 6), Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate (classes begin May 5), Nail Technician, […]

Cattlemen Plan Annual April 5 Meeting, Add Ranch Rodeo Scramble

LAMAR – Teams may still sign up for the ranch rodeo being held in conjunction with Colorado’s oldest livestock organization’s annual events.     The Bent-Prowers Cattle & Horse Growers Association will mark its 145th year with its annual meeting, ranch rodeo scramble, auction, banquet and cowboy ball on April 5th at Springfield.   Registration begins at 9 […]

Winners Announced for the “Why I Love the Lamar Public Library” Poster Contest

Library Lovers’ Month is a month-long celebration of school, public, and private libraries of all types. This is a time for everyone to recognize the value of libraries and to work to assure that the nation’s libraries continue to serve. In recognition of Library Lovers’ Month, Lamar Public Library sponsored a poster contest for students Kindergarten […]