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Lamar FFA Chapter Participates in Lead 2 Feed Hunger Project
Lead 2 Feed is a student leadership program, which established the challenge called “The World Hunger Leadership Challenge.” This challenge was created by the USA TODAY Charitable foundation and the Life foundation. The foundation is determined to encourage high school and middle school students to hone leadership skills through launching a service- learning project that […]
Outreach Services at Lamar Public Library
Sheri Eirhart is the Outreach Services (ORS) Librarian at the Lamar Public Library which serves Lamar and Prowers County. Currently, services include stops at daycares, preschools, k-12 schools, the Holly Public Library, home bound/disabled patrons, nursing homes, and elderly care facilities. The services are as diverse as the patrons we serve. Here is a list […]
Lt. Gov. Garcia Launches Public Book Selection Process for One Book 4 Colorado
DENVER –Monday, Jan.14, 2013 – Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia announced the launch today of the public book selection process for this year’s One Book 4 Colorado. One Book 4 Colorado (OB4C) is a statewide initiative aiming to support family reading at home and instill a love of learning in Colorado youngsters. “One Book 4 Colorado […]
Lupe & Julie Adame and Hammer and Gearhart Presented Awards at Lamar Chamber Annual Banquet
Lori Hammer was selected as the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year during the Chamber’s 93rd annual banquet, held at the RodeWay Cow Palace Inn on Thursday, January 24. Hammer is the Executive Director of Project HOPE, the Teen Center, located at the former Lincoln Elementary School in Lamar. The Humanitarian Award, not […]
Concealed Weapons Permits Increasing in Prowers County
Gun safety and legislation regulating their ownership and registration have been one of the foremost discussions in this country since the re-election of President Obama and the slaughter of 20 children in Connecticut. Gun sales are up across the country and Prowers County has followed suit with a noticeable increase in requests for concealed […]
New at the Library for the Week of January 21, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of January 18, 2013 Finding the Dream by Nora Roberts Holding the Dream by Nora Roberts The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson Angels at the Table by Debbie Macomber NYPD Red by James Patterson Fifty Shades Darker by E. L. James Against […]
Police Act on Possible Threat at Lamar Middle School
On Tuesday, 01/15/2013, Officers of the Lamar Police Department received information that a juvenile was making threats of violence which were directed towards the Middle School in Lamar. Officers responded and school authorities were advised of the situation. The juvenile has been charged with Interference with staff, faculty or students of an educational institution which […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of January 13, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of January 13, 2013 Finding the Dream by Nora Roberts I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson Holding the Dream by Nora Roberts The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich Dark Storm by Christine Feehan Josh #2 by R. C. Ryan Quinn#1 by R. C. Ryan Angels at the Table […]
Fellowship Credit Union–Suposs Financial Education Foundation Contributes $8,000 to Local Schools for Financial Literacy
Fellowship Credit Union staff and Board Members of the Fellowship Credit Union–Suposs Foundation present $2,000 checks to Schools in Prowers County to assist in Financial Literacy Programs. The Fellowship Credit Union–Suposs Financial Education Foundation was established in 2008 and has also awarded over $7,000 to students for continuing education at colleges, universities and trade schools. […]
Civics 101 at Lamar’s Community Conversation Night
Local residents got the ABC’s of city finance during a “Community Conversation” evening, hosted by Lamar City Administrator, John Sutherland at the Cultural Events Center this past Thursday evening, January 10. With various city department heads and some city councilmembers in attendance, Sutherland provided copies of current city finances, explaining in very informal […]
Results of County Health Needs Assessment Highlighted
The second of three meetings regarding Prowers County Health Needs was conducted by Tommy Barnhart of the Colorado Rural Health Center this past Wednesday, January 9 at the County Annex. Although the meeting was populated mostly by representatives of the county’s health providers, the areas reviewed were developed from a community based questionnaire. The […]
Lamar Community College to hold Small Business Growth Workshop
(Lamar, Colorado, January 7, 2013) Lamar Community College will host a one-day workshop entitled, “Simple Steps for Growing your Business.” The workshop is a six session follow-up to last years’ “Simple Steps to Starting your Business.” The workshop, held on January 19, will be an initial overview of the six sessions, which will be held […]
Colorado Shooting, Fishing & Boating Project Grants Available
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications from individuals, organizations and local governments to distribute up to $1.7 million for outdoor recreation activities in Colorado. Matching grants are available in 2013 for projects in Colorado that benefit fishing, shooting ranges or boating. The grant programs are partially funded by federal excise taxes […]
Lamar Community College to participate in College Goal Sunday
(Lamar, Colorado; January 8, 2013) College Goal Sunday is a statewide initiative to assist potential students in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA. For the first time Lamar Community College is participating as one of the 16 locations. The FAFSA is a federal requirement for all students who plan to […]
CDPHE News: Coloradans Should Test Homes for Radon
“Winter is a great time to test your home for radon,” said Chrystine Kelley, radon program manager for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “Testing your home for radon is simple, and works best when all the doors and windows are closed.” Governor John Hickenlooper proclaimed January as National Radon Action Month. […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of January 5, 2013
Top Ten Books for the Week of January 5, 2013 I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson Holding the Dream by Nora Roberts NYPD Red by James Patterson The Plague of Doves by Louise Erdrich Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich Finding the Dream by Nora Roberts Katherine by Anya Seton The Last Man by Vince Flynn […]
CSU Holds Crop Production Workshop at LCC January 8
Area farmers are invited to a Crop Production Workshop sponsored by DuPont Pioneer and Colorado State University Extension. The workshop will take place in the Bowman Building at the Lamar Community College on Wednesday January 8th, 2014. The program will start at 9:30 am. Topics to be discussed are best management practices for […]
CO Sec of State Offers Donation Advice
Gessler promotes wise charitable giving-Highlights Top Ten list for wise giving DENVER– During the holiday season when many Coloradans will donate to charities, Secretary of State Scott Gessler appealed to residents to give wisely. “Coloradans are generous,” Gessler said. “But to maximize your donations, it’s important to first check the charity, to make sure your […]
2012 in Review – May and June
May 2012 in Review Prowers Medical Center Hospital District voters defeated the proposed $5M Rehabilitation Outpatient Center expansion project on May 8 by a vote of 1,407 opposed to 446 in favor. The voting also defeats a $1M plan for upgrades to electricity throughout the hospital as well as upgrading the HVAC system, both areas […]
Lamar FFA Participates in District VII Speech Contest
By Swayzee Bellomy, Lamar FFA Chapter Reporter Congratulations to Jolynn Rider of the Lamar FFA Chapter for receiving a “Gold” rating and placing 2nd in the Extemporaneous Public Speaking Contest! Rider will serve as the alternate for the State contest to be held in June. On December 6th Colorado FFA District 7 held a Public […]