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Lamar Selected to Receive “It’s About Kids” Grant
Nine “It’s About Kids” Communities Across Colorado Awarded $16,000 in Grants to Increase Understanding and Support for Access to Health for Kids. The Colorado Children’s Campaign, through support from The Colorado Trust, today announced $16,000 in grants to nine Colorado communities to improve statewide understanding of children’s health care issues and increase support for improved […]
Memberships Needed on Lamar Partnership Board
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill two (2) positions on the Board of Directors of the Lamar Partnership, Inc., Board. Lamar Partnership, Inc., is a non-profit organization which works to provide economic development opportunities within the context of historic […]
Big Timbers Museum Update
Curator Kathleen Scranton detailed the quarterly update for activities at the Big Timbers Museum during the weekly Prowers County Commissioners meeting, Thursday, January 26. Museum staff has currently inventoried 8,112 separate items, according to Scranton, about a third of display items on hand. She said volunteers from the Prowers Historical Society are helping categorize […]
Leroy Brase Honored, Craig Campbell Band to Perform at Sand & Sage Fair
Henry Schnabel, Randy Dunning, Leroy Brase, Gene Millbrand, Sharon Heiner, Joe Marble The Prowers County Commissioners signed off on entertainment program contracts for this year’s Sand and Sage Fair during their regular meeting January 26. The annual Demolition Derby will be held June 16 at the fairgrounds and will be organized through last year’s promoter, […]
LCC Hosts 5th Annual Conversation Day January 27
CONVERSATION DAY BRINGS OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH (Lamar, Colorado; January 24, 2012) With spring semester courses in progress, Lamar Community College staff and faculty as well as LCC Advisory Council members and student representatives will pause to meet for the college’s fifth “Conversation Day” on Friday, January 27. Originally designed to be an introductory step of […]
LCC Men’s Basketball Update 1-24-2012
The LCC men’s basketball team picked up its first win in 2012 last week with a 90-89 win over Clarendon College last Wednesday in Clarendon, TX. However their struggles continue as they dropped a 74-71 decision against Northeastern Junior College, Saturday in Sterling, CO. The Runnin’ Lopes are now 5-12 on the season and 0-3 […]
Planning Underway for 2012 Relay for Life in Lamar
“The Magic of Relay; Dream It, Hope It, Cure It.” That’s the theme for this spring’s annual Relay for Life in Lamar to benefit the American Cancer Society. The event will be held again this year on June 2 at Savage Stadium. This year’s goal, according to organizer Heather Burkhart, is $85,000. Last year’s […]
LCC HONORS EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
(Lamar, Colorado, January 20, 2012) Each year Lamar Community College and the Colorado Community College System recognize excellence in its full-time faculty, staff, and administrators with system-sponsored events in February and March. LCC chooses to acknowledge an adjunct instructor who has stood out in the classroom as well. Selected on by full-time faculty and staff […]
January is Colorado Radon Action Month, Hickenlooper Urges Coloradans to Test for Radon Gas
DENVER —Gov. Hickenlooper has signed a proclamation declaring January as Colorado Radon Action Month, a perfect time for Coloradans to test their homes for radon, a radioactive gas responsible for hundreds of Colorado cancer deaths each year. The colorless, odorless, tasteless gas enters homes through cracks in the floor or spaces around utility pipes and […]
Lamar Community College Hosting AgrAbility Seminar in February
[Fort Collins, Colo.] For many ranchers and farmers, keeping the family business in the family is extremely important. Teaching children to ranch and farm the proper way, along with the value of good hard work can make a difference in keeping the ranch or farm within the family. Leading with a good example reinforces the […]
Full Agenda for Prowers County Commissioners
The Prowers County Commissioners cleared a full agenda Thursday, January 19, ranging from such items as approving fair board appointments and rodeo schedules, to reviewing procedures employed for dumping of fly ash, approving several medical, transportation and emergency response grants, considering a proposal for a showcase courthouse clock and an introduction to Jennifer Wells, the […]
LCC EMT-BASIC COURSE FILLS AREA NEED
Southeast Colorado ambulance services are in need of assistance. Over the past decade, area agencies have seen a significant increase in the number of emergency calls. Unfortunately, they have also seen a substantial decrease in the number of qualified area Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s). To assist in narrowing this gap, Lamar Community College is currently […]
National Park Service Considering Boggsville in Bent County
COLO. – Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO) is pleased to announce that the National Park Service (NPS) is preforming a reconnaissance study of the Boggsville Historic Site in Bent County. If the study determines that the site qualifies to be a “unit” of the NPS then the agency will become responsible for operations, maintenance and preservation of […]
RE-2 School Board Meeting Set for 6:30pm Monday
Lamar School District Re 2 Alfred R. Young Administration Building Board of Education Regular Session January 9, 2012 – 6:30 p.m. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Correspondence (a) Letter from CDE, Public School Finance Unit – 3:1 4. Visitors/Recognition 5. Audience with Board 6. Reports (a) Food Service for December […]
Holly Commercial Club Meeting Minutes, Jan. 4, 2012
Prayer was said by Kathy Leathers and a delicious lunch was served by the Methodist Church. Call to order at 12:25 pm by Vice President Tracie Kalma. Attendance roll sign-in sheet was passed around, 13 people were present. Minutes; were read out loud for all present to hear. A motion for the December minutes to […]
Holly Trustees Discuss Sales Tax Increase, Zoning Study
The Holly Town Board of Trustees outlined a scope of study regarding zoning regulation updates for Holly as well as a review for possibly raising the city sales tax. Clerk Mary Rushton said that sales tax revenue for eleven months in 2011 amounted too $48,000. Town Administrator Marsha Willhite said a one cent increase would […]
Positions Open on Prowers County Fair Board
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners is accepting letters of interest from persons who are residents of Prowers County to fill five (5) positions on the Prowers County Fair Board. The term for each position will expire in February 2015. Any person living in Prowers County, at least 21 years of age, and who […]
Local Three-Way Partnership Tackles Behavioral and Mental Health Primary Care
Southeast Mental Health, Partnership for Progress, and High Plains Community Health Center Tackle Behavioral and Mental Health and Primary Care Under the auspices of what is being described as one the most important healthcare grants received in Colorado, Southeast Mental Health Services (SEMHS) and its subsidiary, Partnership for Progress (PFP), along with High Plains Community […]
CDA Posts Update on Bovine Trichomoniasis
Talk to Your Veterinarian, Test Your Herd: LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds cattle owners to test their herd for Bovine Trichomoniasis. “Testing and monitoring herds for trichomoniasis is the best method of controlling this infection,” said State Veterinarian, Dr. Keith Roehr. “Cattle owners should talk to their veterinarian to determine the […]
County Wraps Up 2011 with Board Appointments
The Prowers County Board of Commissioners made several committee appointments to close out their final meeting of 2011 last week. Jim Larrick was appointed to serve a three year term on the Prowers County Planning Commission beginning January 2012. David Wagner was selected for a four year term on the East Prowers Weed Control District […]