All Entries in the "Education" Category
Indiana Bones visits Lamar Public Library
Indiana Bones (aka Mike McCartney) had the rapt attention of the children who took part in last Tuesday’s summer reading activity. Indiana Bones, combines history, archeology, paleontology, action, adventure and puppetry with ancient legends, mythology and folklore as he thrills and educates audiences with his unique storytelling abilities. Storyteller Indiana Bones, “Keeper of Legends” is […]
Business of Week – Southeast Mental Health Services
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight Southeast Mental Health Services. For more information call: 800-603-7501. Southeast Mental Health Services employs 75 individuals and has been […]
Remember Foundation – July 3rd Benefit
PRESS RELEASE Southeastern Colorado has a newly formed Charitable Organization to support Alzheimer’s patients and their families. The Remember Foundation was established by several interested citizens and area providers to provide a resource for those afflicted with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The Remember Foundation Mission Statement is: “To honor and remember those stricken with […]
Rabies Confirmed in Bent County Cow; Humans Receiving Shots
DENVER — The Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed rabies in a cow from Bent County. Due to exposure with the rabid cow, four individuals now are receiving post-exposure rabies vaccinations. Two skunks with rabies were reported in the same vicinity this spring. The cow most likely was exposed through contact with a […]
Entrance to Holly Swimming Pool Altered
Holly Administrator, Marsha Willhite, announced today, June 29, that the town’s municipal swimming pool will remain open with regular scheduling next week, June 25-29, amid plans for a closure of Park Street in the vicinity of the pool. Adolphson and Peterson, general contractor for the new school project, has scheduled a substantial cross-cut of the […]
Second Annual Walter Ely Scholarship Fund Winner Announced
Andrea Schultz has won the second Annual Southeastern Developmental Services scholarship in memory of Walter Ely. Ely, who passed away in 2010, was a well-known figure in Lamar from his one-man can collection drive along Main Street and throughout the community. This is the second year that SDS, Southeastern Developmental Services, has awarded a $500 […]
Reading Program Gets Off to a “Magical” Start
The 2012 Summer Reading Program at Lamar Public Library kicked off its first special program Tuesday with a variety of magic tricks! Magician “Mr. E”, came for an hour long program that featured optical illusions, card, rope, and other various magic tricks. “Mr. E” also incorporated the message that the 230 children and adults in […]
Steer-Aid Clinic Teaches Youth
ROCKY FORD – Southeast Colorado youth, plus some of their parents, got a weekend education from “Stock Show University.” Youth from Cotopaxi to Holly, and Calhan to Trinidad participated in WW Feed & Supply’s Steer-Aid Clinic on June 9-10 here. Show calves filled the Arkansas Valley Fairground livestock barn, despite Saturday’s record high temperatures. Sullivan […]
SECCI 2012 Golf Tournament
This past Saturday, June 9, the Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative (SECCI) hosted their annual Golf Tourament at the Spreading Antlers Golf Course in Lamar. The purpose of SECCI is to raise funds to help and support local people that deal with cancer. The money is used for many reasons, such as helping pay for gas, […]
Illegal Use of Bath Salts is Legislated in Colorado
DENVER — Thursday, June 7, 2012 Gov. John Hickenlooper today signed a bill that establishes criminal penalties for the illegal use of cathinones, also known as bath salts. The bill, SB12-116, was sponsored by Sen. Joyce Foster and Rep. J. Paul Brown. It was one of several bills amended late in the legislative session onto […]
Just One Day
Second Chance Animal Rescue is participating in the National Campaign “Just One Day” event on Monday, June 11, promoting shelters across the nation TO SUSPEND EUTHANASIA FOR ONE DAY – “To most people, June 11 is Just One Day. But, June 11 is a day that could change everything for 10,411 companion animals, and a […]
Alta Vista Charter School Receives National Recognition for Sustainable Design
Denver, CO (June 7, 2012) – SLATERPAULL Architects and JHL Constructors, Inc. announce that Alta Vista Charter School (AVCS) in Lamar, Colorado has been named as the first project in the state to attain the Verified Leader certification by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) as a healthy, high performance, green school. CHPS is […]
Lamar Public Library Unveils New Mural in Children’s Section
Lynn Lefferdink, was a former library board member, and childhood literacy was her lifelong passion! The Lamar Literacy Foundation has received memorial contributions in Mrs. Lefferdink’s name along with several of her friends who worked tirelessly to promote literacy in Prowers County. The Friends of the Lamar Public Library and Library Director, Debbie Reynolds, have […]
Credit Union Foundation Names New Scholarship Recipient
HOLLY, Colo. (June 6, 2012) – The Credit Union Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming named a new recipient for their Brayman-Beach College Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to credit union members who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in business and is a unique opportunity to celebrate their commitment to our community by investing in our […]
LCC RODEO: Schnaufer & Willhoite in CNFR
Former Lamar Community College rodeo standouts Tyler Schnaufer of Pueblo and Chelsie Willhoite of McClave will compete in the College National Finals Rodeo on June 10-16 in Casper, Wyoming. Tyler will represent the University of Wyoming in team roping and tie-down roping while Chelsie rides for Northeast Texas Community College. Tyler was the Central Rocky Mountain Region […]
Economic Growth and Jobs Tops List of Needs Among Commissioner Candidates
Developing jobs, protecting and preserving water, improving county roads and bridges, asserting commissioner rights, attracting business…these were the main topics of discussion during a Prowers County Commissioners candidate’s forum sponsored by Voices of Southeast Colorado, Thursday, May 31. Perhaps three dozen residents and all seven candidates vying for two Prowers County Commissioner seats this November […]
Lamar Council Authorizes Letter of Support for ARPA, New Library Van Arrives
Lamar Mayor, Roger Stagner, signed a letter of support as requested by the City of La Junta, asking the City of Trinidad, an ARPA member, to reconsider its lawsuit against Arkansas River Power Authority. The letter also asks that efforts be made by ARPA and member cities, to find mutually acceptable solutions to the […]
Big Timbers History Corner #4 – 1965 Flood
This copy of the Sunday, June 20, 1965 issue of the Rocky Mountain News was recently donated to Big Timbers Museum by Clara Weber. When people think of the museum’s collection, they usually picture the items on display. But there are thousands of other treasures stored and filed, waiting to help fill in the blanks of local folks’ stories. The […]
Memorial Day Observed at Fairmount Cemetery
“A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.” George William Curtis Memorial Day was quietly observed this past Monday by the Honor Guard from the St. George S. Creaghe Jr. Post #3261 at Fairmount Cemetery. […]
CO Parks & Wildlife Sponsors an Adventure Weekend
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is sponsoring an Outdoor Adventure Weekend June 8-10 at Two Buttes State Wildlife Area. The FREE event is for everyone 9 and up and families are welcome for the weekend, from Noon Friday June 8 to 5pm Sunday, June 10. Earn your Hunter Education card. Learn some new outdoor skills, practice […]