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Granada Board Reviews Landfill Upgrades/Policy Changes
The Granada Town Board reviewed several changes for operations at the town landfill during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, September 14. In light of several vehicle accidents at the landfill, some specific signs will be set up for the general public. The reminders will pertain to the limitations of the town’s responsibility for use of the […]
RE-2 Board Approves Personnel Changes; Policy Revisions
Almost two dozen policy revisions were approved on second reading by members of the Lamar Re-2 Board of Education during Monday night’s monthly meeting, September 12. Areas such as Code of Conduct, Bidding Procedures, Social Networking, Bullying Prevention and Education, Environmental and Safety Programs, School Closings and Cancellations and Physical Education were approved. Several Travel […]
Holly Commercial Club Plans for Fair and Christmas Activities
The Holly Commercial Club held their monthly meeting this past Wednesday, September 7th at the United Methodist Church to plan future activities on the calendar. With the annual Holly Fair around the corner, Michael Daskum needs volunteers to help set up for the fair I the Old Gym on Wednesday, September 21st and again for […]
Dead End for City-County IGA
Despite on-going negotiations between the City of Lamar acting as the Lamar Redevelopment Authority Board and Prowers County Commissioners, a final resolution on an Intergovernmental Agreement between the two never materialized. The IGA, if approved, would have spelled out the sharing of tax revenue funding from the Urban Renewal District. The IGA was developed about […]
Policy & Personnel Top RE-2 Monday Agenda
Lamar School District Re-2 Alfred R. Young Administration Building Board of Education Regular Session September 12, 2011 – 7:30 p.m. AGENDA Call to Order Approval of Agenda Correspondence (a) Thank You Note from Adam Parker——————————————- 3:1 Visitors/Recognition Audience with Board 6. Reports (a) FFA Officers Retreat (b) Food Service for August […]
FFA Back to School BBQ
The Lamar FFA Chapter organized their 3rd annual FFA Barbecue. The barbecue was held at Willow Creek Park, starting and 7 p.m. All chapter members invited their family to attend the event, and the outcome was great. Over a hundred people showed up to enjoy the FFA fun. The barbecue consisted of hot dogs, hamburgers, […]
Limited local Elections for November
There will be one new member on the Lamar City Council following the November elections. Ward 1 Councilman Jim Larrick has decided not to run for re-election and his position will be filled by Anne- Marie Crampton, who has been actively involved in numerous local organizations. There were no opposing petitions submitted for that council […]
LCC, Modern and Historical Perspectives Being Pursued
Old and new will mix at Lamar Community College this fall and next year. LCC President John Marrin said plans are underway to conduct an almost year-long observance of the college’s 75th anniversary next year. He outlined some of the plans for the Prowers County Commissioners this past Thursday, August 26. Marrin said the college had 31 students […]
Local Partnerships Provide Funds for Vision Screening
A recent $1,000 donation from Lamar Rotary is helping the Lamar Lions Club achieve their goal to raise funds to purchase a vision screening machine. The Welch Allyn SureSight vision screen device costs $5,800 and will provide free vision screen tests for children three to six years of age in southeast Colorado. One in 20 […]
Taylor Wilson Wins Walter Ely Scholarship Award
SDS, Southeastern Developmental Services presented a $500 scholarship in memory of Walter Ely to Taylor Wilson of Wiley. This is the first time the scholarship has been awarded, and Kim Engsburg, SDS director said she was sure this would become an annual event. There was no age limit for entries. All that was […]
Updated Fire Ban Ordinance Planned for Prowers County, Alta Vista Invitation
Sheriff Jim Faull, Fire Marshall for Prowers County; Staffon Warn, Rural Fire Chief; and Marshall Cook City of Lamar Fire Chief, met with the Prowers County Commissioners to review the current fire ban for the county and to make the current ordinance more clear for area residents. In light of the area rains this […]
Lamar School Board Approves Personnel and Policy Revisions
Minor revisions to various school policies were approved by Lamar RE-2 school district board members during the August 9 monthly meeting. As explained by Superintendent Dave Tecklenburg, the revisions were upgrades from CASB policies and no major policy revisions were involved. On the same note, board members approved student handbooks for Washington, Parkview and Lamar […]
Policy Revisions to be Reviewed for Monday RE-2 School Board Meeting
Eighteen policy revisions are scheduled to be approved on first reading during the Monday, August 8 school board meeting for the Lamar RE-2 district. Items range from school closings and cancellations to staff conduct, social networking, Code of Conduct, violet or aggressive behavior, regulations for student immunizations and regulations pertaining to professional staff recruiting and […]
Holly Town Board Meeting Reviews Revenues
General utility revenue increased in Holly for the first six months of 2011, compared to the same period in 2010, according to Town Clerk, Mary Rushton. Trustee members met in a brief, regular monthly session this past Wednesday, August 3. Ruston informed board members that purchased power for the six month period was higher this […]
Stocking and Mahanay Receive State FFA Degree
ALAMOSA— Remington Stocking and Coy Mahanay of the Lamar FFA Chapter earned their State FFA Degrees at the 83rd State FFA Convention June 1-3. Stocking and Mahanay received a certificate and a charm in recognition FFA accomplishments, sponsored by Jimmy and Nita Smith of Wagon Wheel Consulting of Rifle, Colo. Students receiving their state […]
Hope and Frustration over Fort Lyon Prison Closing
Photos and Video by Russ Baldwin Governor Hickenlooper met with Fort Lyon prison employees in Las Animas today, July 26, and later discussed alternatives for the future closing of the prison with a host of Bent County and Las Animas officials including Las Animas Mayor Lawrence Sena, all three Bent County Commissioners, state representative Wes […]
Council Questions Need for Train-/-Bus Depot
Known as the Multi Modal System, the Lamar City Council reviewed the increased construction costs of what would be an ARRA funded depot located east of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce offices. With little guaranteed return on an expensive investment, the council decided against taking any action on the FASTER grant and allowed it to […]
The Stars Are Waiting
Photos by Russ Baldwin America’s space program may be on hold while the final shuttle craft, Atlantis, orbits the earth. But a new crop of future astronauts can get a feel for outer space with a visit to the new program at the Lamar Library this summer. Lamar Librarian, Debra Reynolds explained that the Space […]
LCC Holds Adult Open House and Plans Business Community Exposition
Lamar Community College hosted its annual Adult Open House event Tuesday, July 12, at the Betz Technology Center Atrium. The open house was coordinated with the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, and its monthly Business After Hours event for July. The Adult Open House presents various educational opportunities for the adult community in Lamar and […]
Personnel Assignments Approved by RE-2 School Board
The Lamar RE-2 School Board approved extra duty assignments for five teachers during Monday night’s meeting, July 11. They included: Gary Hammer, Asst. Volleyball at LHS; Jesus Roman Jr, Asst Boys Soccer, LHS; Andy Shaw, Asst Golf, LHS; Katie Smotherman, 8th Grade Head Volleyball, LMS; Patrice Siegfried, Intramurals, Parkview Elementary. The board also accepted the […]