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‘Banner Up’ at Shore Arts Center
New banners, developed to highlight a brand for Historic Downtown Lamar, were presented during a public showing at the Shore Arts Center this past Friday evening, November 9. Hosted by Lamar Partnership Incorporated, Executive Director, Shawna Hodge, explained that the logo represents a stylized windmill which will be displayed on four differently colored banners. The […]
High Plains Clinicians Honored
Dr. Margaret Loewen and Meagan Hillman PA-C were two of the five Colorado clinicians honored with a Corps Community Award at a celebration held at the Sheraton Denver Tech Center. They were recognized for their dedication and commitment in providing exemplary care to their patients. Ms. Hillman has been providing primary care at High Plains […]
2012 Autumn Art Show Results & Pictures
The Southeast Colorado Art Guild (SECAG) in conjunction with The Southeast Colorado Arts Council recently held their annual Autumn Art Show at the Shore Art Center on Main Street in Lamar, Colorado. The show was open to the public from Tuesday through Friday, October 23 – 26 from 10am to 7pm. Judging was done on […]
Commissioners Hold Public Hearing on Regional Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan
The Prowers County Commissioners formally appointed Justin Lee as the Prowers County Public Health and Environment Director during their regular meeting, Thursday, November 8. Lee and R.N. Suzette Hall presented the annual contract for the federally funded Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. The funding, $42,542, pays for in-home visits to new mothers […]
LCC Knowledge Bowl Results
The Rocky Ford High School “A” team, including (from left to right) Paul Burt, Amanda Efird (sponsor), Kevin Dobani, and Seth Finnell won the Lamar Community College Knowledge Bowl on Friday, November 2nd. Each team member received a $250 LCC Merit Scholarship, while the team received a plaque and a listing on the traveling Knowledge […]
Painting Some of the Town Red
City of Lamar street crews have begun to power wash 28 sidewalk light poles between the railroad tracks on Main Street up to the intersection at Oak Street. The crews will also break down the trash receptacles and benches to be repainted, part of a branding campaign developed by Lamar Partnership Incorporated. The light […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of November 5
Top Ten Books for the Week of November 5, 2012 By Starlight by Dorothy Garlock The Moonstone and the Woman in White by Wilkie Collins Clifford’s Halloween by Norman Bridwell Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts Encyclopedia of Artists edited by William Vaughan The Last Vampire by Christopher Pike Line of Fire by Stephen White […]
General Election Update/Recap
The 2012 General Election wrap-up is underway across the country and in Colorado. Here are some of the more final figures of local interest from the Secretary of State’s office as of Wednesday morning, November 7. Prowers County had 7,107 registered voters according to County Clerk & Recorder, Jana Coen. The last figures to be […]
Lopes 79-74 win over the Colorado Kings
The Lamar Community College Men’s Basketball team opened up the 2011-2012 campaign with 79-74 win over the Colorado Kings last Thursday night. Lamar would come out of the gates pretty slow, the Lopes struggled to find a rhythm on both ends. “I think we were a little too excited at first.” Stated head coach Adam […]
Prowers County Political Parties Hold Election Night Open House
The Democrat and Republican political parties in Prowers County are holding election night open houses for the public at large. The Republicans will host a pot-luck gathering at the fairgrounds 4-H building beginning at 6pm on Tuesday, November 6. Table service and drinks will be provided as local members of the GOP watch the state […]
History Comes Alive at The Star School in Bent County
One of the major restoration tasks to the Star School on U.S. Highway 50 was highlighted this past Wednesday, October 31, when a replacement stone was added to the front wall of the historic building. Pat Palmer, local southeast Colorado history buff, has been working to preserve and restore the one room school which dates […]
9TH Annual Fantasy Tree
The 9th Annual Fantasy Tree fundraising event will be held on Saturday, November 17th, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., at the Lamar Elks Lodge, 28157 US Hwy 287, in Lamar. The Fantasy Tree auction is a fundraising event to support the maintenance and operations of a four county “Safe House” which is operated by the Domestic […]
New Look for Downtown Lamar
The Lamar Partnership will unveil a new brand for Historic Downtown Lamar at a special event that will be held on November 9, 2012 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Shore Arts Center, Downtown Lamar. “This project is all about creating new energy Downtown and attracting new investment by community members and business,” said Shawna Hodge, Main Street Director. […]
Lamar Area Hospice Finally Has a Home
Click on a picture to get into slide show mode: (Photos by Russ Baldwin & Vincent Gearhart) Chilly weather this past Saturday, October 27, could not dampen the spirit of warmth exhibited by the crowd that attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Lamar Area Hospice on West Olive Street. Although the offices in the […]
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers Visit to the New Partners for HOPE Center
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers pay a visit to the new Partners for HOPE Center – featured above, are several members of Partners for HOPE Board of Directors, teachers and volunteers and many of their wonderful students. The HOPE Center (formerly the Teen Center) has been providing a safe-haven for hundreds of Lamar students […]
Lamar Chamber Honkers and Directors Congratulate The Lamar Fire Department for 125 Years of Service
HAPPY 125th BIRTHDAY LAMAR FIRE DEPARTMENT! The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Directors and Honkers paid a visit to the Lamar Fire Department, 505 South Main Street, to congratulate them for 125 years of dedicated service. Marshall Cook, Fire Chief, and his committed staff, provide fire protection, emergency medical transport, rescue and hazardous materials response, and fire […]
Hartshorn Wins District FFA Creed Speaking Event, Murdock Places 3rd
LAMAR— Matthew Hartshorn of the Lamar FFA Chapter won first place in the District Creed Speaking Contest. Hartshorn will receive a plaque and a medal at the District Banquet in recognition of his accomplishment. In addition, he will represent District 7 in the state competition during the 85th Colorado FFA Convention in June in Sterling, […]
Meet the Judge of the 2012 Autumn Art Show
Accomplished Artist, Tim Deibler will be the judge for the 2012 Autumn Art Show hosted by The Southeast Colorado Arts Guild in conjunction with The Southeast Colorado Arts Council. The show will be open to the public from Tuesday, October 23 to Friday, October 26 with a Wine and Cheese Reception to be held on […]
State Board Visits Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; October 10, 2012) Yesterday on October 9, 2012 the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) President and Executive Staff had their annual visit to the Lamar Community College campus. In attendance were John Trefny, SBCCOE Chair, Rich Martinez, SBCCOE Vice chair, Bernadette Marquez, […]
2012 Southeast Colorado Art Guild Autumn Art Show
The Southeast Colorado Arts Guild (SECAG) in conjunction with The Southeast Colorado Arts Council is proud to present this Fall’s Autumn Art Show at the Shore Art Center starting Tuesday, October 23rd. This art show is open to the public and will run for only four days. Here is the current schedule: Tuesday-Friday, October 23-26: […]