All Entries in the "Education" Category
Bradley Named to Phi Theta Kappa All-Colorado Academic Team
(Lamar, Colorado; April 23, 2013) Every year, each two-year college in the U.S. may nominate two students for the All-USA Academic Team, which is sponsored by USA Today, Coca-Cola, and Phi Theta Kappa. This year, Sarah Bradley, former president of Lamar Community College’s Beta Eta Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, was named to the […]
Urban Land Institute Conducting Health Seminars in Lamar
Persons affiliated with the local medical community and interested citizens in general attended a briefing regarding a series of interviews delving into health concerns for Lamar residents. Several panelists and members of the Urban Land Institute were introduced to the gathering by Edward McMahon, Senior Fellow for Sustainable Development, from ULI, following their afternoon […]
Boggsville Cleanup Day
On Saturday April 13, 2013, 35 members of the Bent’s Fort Chapter (BFC) of the Santa Fe Trail Association met at Boggsville Historic Site in Las Animas for a work day to help get the site ready for the 2013 season. Members raked leaves, cleaned windows, dusted, and spruced the place up. Lunch was provided […]
Lamar City Council Enacts Water Restrictions
Acting on a recommendation from the Lamar Water Board, the city council voted in favor of implementing Stage 1 Mandatory Water Restrictions, effective Thursday, May 2. The decision was based on current drought conditions and lack of ditch water, although the city’s well system is in good shape and has adequate supplies. The restrictions state […]
Granada Hosts Prowers County Commissioner Meeting
The Prowers County Commissioners continued their policy of community outreach this past Thursday, April 18, holding their regular meeting at the Granada Complex. The commissioners periodically hold their meetings in Granada, Wiley and Holly to stay acquainted with representatives in those communities and afford the residents an opportunity to meet with the commissioners. Students from […]
Lamar Community College Graduates over 250 Students
(Lamar, Colorado; April 16, 2013) Lamar Community College will host its seventy‐fourth annual Commencement on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the LCC Wellness Center. 255 degree or certificate‐seeking students are eligible to walk in this year’s commencement. This includes fall 2012 graduates as well as spring and summer 2013 candidates for graduation. The ceremony […]
Dirt + Water + Bugs + Kids = Education
Aaron Bartleson Pointing Out Debris in Willow Creek Lamar Parkview Elementary School students went into the field this past chilly Wednesday, April 17, accompanied by members of the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife. The students got only as far as Willow Creek Park, but that was far enough to supply the basic teaching materials […]
District VI 4-H Senate Meeting Elections
LAS ANIMAS – District VI 4-H Senate meeting elections were held At April 7. The newly elected President is Blake Mueller, Otero County; Vice president is Chelsea Lewis, Otero County; Secretary is Rod Hall, Crowley County; Treasurer is Lakota Roberson, Kiowa County; Reporter is Chad Russell, Crowley County; and the Executive Committee is Zane Jenkins, […]
Trooper’s Corner from Colorado State Patrol
Trooper’s Corner Trooper John W. Bronniman Right Lane or Left Lane? Frequently we are asked the question: “If there are two lanes for the same direction of travel, which one can I drive in?” To answer the question, we have to define the lanes and explain some possible circumstances. Lane Definitions: If there […]
2013 Feed My Starving Children Event at Lamar Community Building
“This will be the most fun you’ll ever have wearing a hairnet,” was the way the task of compiling food items was described for over 100 volunteers at the Lamar Community Building this past Thursday evening. This weekend, as most of them did three years ago, volunteers will assemble 100,000 meals to be […]
GoCo Reps Host Community Luncheon, Board Meeting for Prowers County
Members of the State Board of the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund wrapped up a busy two day visit to Lamar and Prowers County this past Tuesday, April 16. GoCo uses proceeds from the state lottery to provide funding for recreational outlets in Colorado and since 1994 has contributed $8.1 million for projects in Prowers, […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of April 14, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of April 14, 2013 The Healer by Carol Cassella Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts The Dark Elite by Chloe Neill The Duck Commander’s Family by Willie Robertson Teenage Pregnancy edited by Auriana Ojeda The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers The Black Box by […]
Wellness Expo Underway in Lamar
Area residents, concerned about their healthy and healthy lifestyles, turned out in force, Tuesday, April 16, for the first day of the 3rd Annual Community Wellness Expo at the Lamar Community Building. The two day event runs from 6am to 10am with many free screenings, booths pertaining to health information and several low-cost health fair […]
Sign Ups Underway for Lamar Police Citizens Academy
Do you want to ride along with a police officer or spend a shift with the ambulance crew? How about participating in a simulated Shoot Don’t Shoot training session, or taking part in a high angle operation with the fire department? Maybe you just want to learn more about public safety in our community. The […]
LCC Congratulates 2013 Rising Stars
(Lamar, Colorado; April 11, 2013) On Tuesday, April 9th the Colorado Community College System held its 2013 Rising Star Recognition Ceremony and Honorary Luncheon at Front Range Community College. This annual awards ceremony recognizes outstanding students from all 13 colleges within the System. Every system college recognizes two students for the award. Lamar Community College […]
FFA Career Development Contests Held at LCC
(Lamar, Colorado; April 8, 2013) Lamar Community College welcomed 435 high school students from 27 schools to compete in the FFA Career Development Contests this past Wednesday, April 3, 2013. The ten contests were held around the LCC campus, at Lamar High School, and at the Sand and Sage Fairgrounds. The high winners for […]
District VI on the Go
By Lacey Mann, CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Bent & Prowers Counties Southeast Area— District VI 4-H members have been busy since the first of the year attending Leadership Development Conference, District Retreat, electing new officers and selecting Citizenship Washington Focus attendees, all the members have geared up for the 2013 year. In January, […]
LCC to Celebrate 75th Anniversary Homecoming Weekend
(Lamar, Colorado; April 8, 2013) Lamar Community College will hold a 75th Anniversary “Homecoming” on April 26 – 28 for alumni, current students, current and former faculty & staff, and community members. With a variety of events there will be something for everyone to enjoy. On Friday, April 26th, the College will give free campus […]
Ensuring Food Safety through Youth Meat Quality Assurance Programming
SPRINGFIELD, Colo.-Each year, the Southeast Area 4-H youth that are enrolled in breeding and market beef, sheep, swine, goats, poultry, rabbits, dairy animal, and hose projects must complete a Colorado State University 4-H mandated Meat Quality Assurance (MQA) or Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) training class. However, this is only a requirement for 4-H youth during […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of April 7, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of April 7, 2013 Healer by Carol Wiley Cassella Private Berlin by James Patterson Rescue My Heart #3 by Jill Shalvis The Atonement Child by Francine Rivers Collateral Damage #25 by Stuart Woods Live and Let Love #3 by Gina Robinson Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich Teenage Pregnancy edited […]