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A Fitting Tribute for Responders and Servicepeople
The 3rd Annual Tri-State 9/11 Tribute in Lamar had several highlights Saturday, September 12, ranging from the performing bands and float entries that extended from West Beech Street all the way along South 9th Street and from there into the Prowers County Fairgrounds for the day. Red, white and blue were the predominant colors of […]
Enthusiastic Crowd for Paint the Plains Patriot Run
Approximately 300 runners/walkers turned out at Willow Creek Park at 5pm on Saturday, September 12, to take part in the first annual Paint the Plains for Patriotism Fun Run and Walk. “It’s amazing what can develop from just a simple conversation,” exclaimed co-organizer, Shane Dashner at the swimming pool parking lot where he was taking […]
Remember Bike Safety Rules
The Lamar Police Department would like to remind everybody about bicycle safety as we approach the fall weather. As a reminder, bicycles which are ridden on the streets are required by law to follow the same laws as vehicles driven on the roadway. There are also laws concerning bicycles which are ridden on the […]
Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Set for the Weekend
The 4th Annual Tri-State 9/11 Tribute honoring all first responders and Armed Forces members will be in full force this weekend in downtown Lamar as part of the Fall Festival activities on Friday, September 11th, and a full day of scheduled activities at the Prowers County Fairgrounds following Saturday’s 10am parade. A small, patriotic presentation on […]
Patriotic Mural to be Displayed at Prowers County Fairgrounds
The artistic contributions of five area youngsters will be incorporated into a 34 foot long mural which will grace the rear wall at the entrance to the Prowers County Grandstands. The Prowers County Commissioners recently approved the design during their August 25th meeting. The mural is a feature of this year’s annual 9/11 Tri-State Tribute […]
Contribute A Photo to the Hall of Honor During the Tri State 9/11 Tribute
Tri State 9/11 Tribute – September 12, 2015 As part of the Tri-State 9/11 Tribute Celebration, we feature a Hall of Honor in the Centennial Building at the Prowers County Fairgrounds, to pay tribute to all First Responders and Military, Past and Present. We will also display patriotic posters created by our area school […]
New LCC Dorm One Year Out
By this time next year, the first of three proposed dorm pods will be open to students at Lamar Community College. LCC President, John Marrin, told the Prowers County Commissioners the college is about $300,000 shy from the target price of $1,250,000 needed for construction. Marrin added, “We’re working with the city and the […]
HOPE Center at Lincoln School is Open for the New Year
A new school year is underway in Lamar and the HOPE Center already is showing an increase in student involvement compared to last year. That news was relayed by HOPE director, Lori Hammer this past Monday, August 24 at the first meeting for the year at the Lincoln School headquarters. “We had between 140 […]
Lamar Area Hospice Dinner-Dance at Eagles Aerie
The Lamar Eagles Lodge will host the dinner, dance and auction for this year’s Lamar Area Hospice fundraiser, set for Saturday, August 29. The public is invited to the event which is priced at $50 per person and includes live music, a barbecued steak dinner, a dance and a chance to bid on donated […]
Agriculture and Drone Safety Seminar
Colorado Corn encourages farmers and any others interested to attend its upcoming District 7 meeting in Springfield, where attendees will hear updates about the organization and issues impacting the agriculture industry. There will also be a presentation from Colorado Agricultural Aviation Association officials, who are looking to inform ag producers on safety and the liabilities […]
Elm Leaf Beetle Problems Spread Through S.E. Colorado
LA JUNTA, Colo. – Elm trees in southeast Colorado are having a bad year. On the heels of years of drought, which already had reduced overall tree health, they are suffering from a one-two punch of a dramatic temperature decline last November – from the high seventies to well below zero in just a few […]
Lamar City Council Holds a TiPS-y Discussion
The standard question for the past several years now, that has been asked of applicants for special events permits from the Lamar City Council is, “Are you or are any of your staff TiPS trained?” The question was first introduced several years ago for the annual Lamar Chamber Oktoberfest and the associated beer garden. Now, […]
Adopt-an-Athlete Program Entering Fourth Year
Lamar Community College’s Booster Club is kicking off its fourth year of the Adopt an Athlete Program this fall. The organization would like to invite the community at large and anyone interested in participating in the program to attend the Community Block Party on August 22 from 5-7pm in downtown Lamar. The Back-to-School Community Block […]
Cutting the Costs of College
College is designed to be challenging; paying for it can be an unexpected test. While students can obtain financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, work study, and student loans, it may not be enough to cover all of their expenses. On top of obvious college costs – tuition, fees, and books – students […]
Holly Landfill Issues Improving, Working with Tighter Budget
Two years ago, the Holly landfill received a number of deficiency gigs regarding operations and record keeping. Matters are improving and this past Thursday, July 30, interim Town Administrator, Jerry L’Estrange, met with state and county representatives to review the current status of the landfill. L’Estrange noted that the town’s record keeping for the […]
Lady Lopes Volleyball Honored for Academic Excellence
The Lamar Community College volleyball program recently earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the 2014-2015 season. This is the second time in program history that the team has received this award. “I’m very proud of how all our athletes have performed in the classroom and hope to continue to achieve […]
Red-White and Moo is Here for Ewe
There’s a lot of activity underway for this year’s Sand and Sage Fair, culminating with the popular BBQ and Rodeo Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8, including Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival. This will also mark the first time a beer garden will be set up at the fairgrounds for the fair with servings set […]
Sand Creek Massacre NHS Acquires Historic Rifle
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site and the Kiowa County Economic Development Foundation (KCEDF) recently teamed up to purchase an authenticated 1858 Starr carbine connected to the Sand Creek Massacre. The KCEDF acquired the Starr carbine with the assistance of Andrew Masich, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Senator John Heinz History Center and Chairman […]
Gardening Duties on Main Street
Several students from the One Step Up program in Lamar, took to the streets for some tree trimming and flower watering this past Wednesday, July 29. Led by Lisa Carder from the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Jamilet Cruz, Shantel Roman and Alexia Dominguez, shared the cleanup duties of pruning stray branches sprouting from some of […]
Lamar Eagles Award Two Scholarships
The Lamar Eagles Aerie #3898 awarded two students scholarships of $500 each to be used for their college careers. Eagles President, Kole Schwarte and Board member, Rick Wollert, made the presentation in the Eagles courtyard on Thursday evening, July 29. The recipients are Jayla Reed who plans to attend Lamar Community College to pursue a […]