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LCC Softball Rings for Salvation Army
The Lamar Community College Softball team rang bells for the Salvation Army on Sunday, December 4th at Lamar Safeway, Thriftway, and Wal-mart. The team raised over $900 between kettles in the three locations. Runnin’ Lopes freshmen Emily Hager (left) and Salina Rowland show their holiday spirit (and cold weather gear) for the project. Photo and […]
FFA Students Earn “Silver” Rating
Congratulations to Lauren Tinnes and Jake Specht for receiving “Silver” Ratings in the Southeast District Creed Contest held in Vilas on Wednesday, December 7th. Charity Stocking Lamar FFA Advisor LHS Agricultural Education Instructor
Parkview Christmas Program at LCB
Students from the Parkview Elementary School held their annual Christmas music program last evening, December 6, at the Lamar Community Building. The 3rd thru 5th grade students were under the direction of music instructor Mrs. Morrison for what would probably be their final occasion. Mrs. Morrison is ending her 12th year at Parkview this year, […]
Lamar Lady Lopes Drop two at Hutchinson Thanksgiving Classic
The Lamar Lady Lopes took on Dodge City at the Hutchinson Thanksgiving Classic, dropping the first game 72-61. The game was a tail of two halves. LCC jumped out early using pressure defense and a strong transition game to take an early 10 point lead against the Conq’s. Lamar led 17-7 early in the game. […]
Lamar Parade of Lights, Candy Cane Festival Kicks off Holiday Season
Area residents braved the pre-winter chill this past Friday evening for the annual, Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Parade of Lights. This year’s theme highlighted Lamar’s 125th anniversary, carrying forward the traditions that were observed for Lamar Days this past May. By 6:30pm the floats and entries were set to go, traveling north on Main Street […]
Southeast Colorado CASA Ending Services
This announcement about the status of Southeastern Colorado CASA is a very difficult one to make. Due to a combination of unfortunate conditions, the Colorado CASA board of directors has made the decision to close Southeastern Colorado CASA effective December 15, 2011. I want to take this opportunity to personally thank each and every one […]
LCC Lady Lopes Get Road Win at Colby
The Lamar Lady Runnin’ Lopes went to Colby, Kansas on Wednesday to take on the Colby Lady Trojans. Lamar had defeated Colby on the season opener in Lamar, and was able to get the season sweep on the road, defeating the Trojans 56-53. Colby scored the first basket of the night, taking a two to […]
Area Youngsters Receive Free Vision Screening
Over a dozen youngsters between three and six years, received a free, quick and painless vision exam this past Tuesday and Wednesday at Little People’s Preschool & Child Care Center in Lamar. The testing unit, called the Welch Allyn SureSight, was purchased earlier this spring by the Lamar Lions Club, using their funds and a […]
323 Happier Holidays
Three hundred-twenty-three overseas soldiers will enjoy an extra gift for their holiday this year, thanks to the generosity of citizens, community groups and Peacock Funeral Chapel in Lamar. Free Christmas stockings were available at Peacock Funeral Chapel for anyone who wanted to decorate and fill them with various small gifts. The stockings had […]
LCC Men’s Basketball Update
The Lamar Community College Men’s Basketball team fell to 3-6 on the season after going 1-2 in Casper, Wyoming this past weekend. The Lopes took on Cloud County Community College on Thursday. It took a few minutes for the Thanksgiving Turkey to wear off as Cloud County would jump out to a 14-0 lead. The […]
Local Lady Attends Girl Scout National Convention
Colorado Girl Scouts travel to Houston for Girl Scout National Convention Girl Scouts of the USA recently held their National Convention in Houston, Tex from Nov. 8-13, and Amy Montgomery from Lamar (4th from right, second row from back) was part of the Colorado Girl Scout delegation that was selected to attend to represent and […]
2011 Creed Speaking Contest
The Lamar FFA Chapter had their annual FFA Creed speaking contest again this year at the Lamar High School, in the LHS auditorium. The event took place on the 26th of October. The first place winner was Jake Specht. He will receive a complimentary FFA jacket for his efforts as well as go on to […]
LCC RODEO: Coble Shows “Nothin’ but Try” Attitude
Lamar Community College sophomore Carter Coble of North Platte, NE received the Levi Wisness Award from the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association for the current academic year. Named after Wisness, a student director for the Central Rocky Mountain Region and 2003 NIRA steer wrestler from the University of Wyoming who died of cancer, it exemplifies a […]
Cost of Granada Levee Study will Impact Town Budget
The Granada Town Board could be facing an $84,000 bill for a study on needed improvements to the town’s levees. FEMA representatives have been touring the country and the nation, providing a town by town assessment of the levee systems in each community. Granada Board members were told they’d have to conduct an engineering assessment […]
XI PI Runners Raise $400
Members of the Xi PI Sorority raised $400 last Saturday, October 29, in a Spooktacular Sprint at Willow Creek Park. Members donned Halloween costumes to promote the event. Best Costume went to the Vallejos family who were dressed as Dr. Suess characters, including The Cat in the Hat, and they received one of the […]
PTK Holds Spring Induction
(Lamar, Colorado, October 31, 2011) Lamar Community College’s Beta Eta Gamma chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honorary recently inducted 16 new members during the fall induction ceremony on Thursday, October 20. New inductees include (left to right): Front row: Brady Rink, Brittney Kemp, Kathryn Crampton, Duane Leroux, Jessica Gutierrez, BriAnn Gottschalk; (back row) back […]
Painting the Town Red, One Boo at a Time
Click on a picture to see the full-sized image. Ghouls and goblins and their moms and dads were out for the annual Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Moonlight Madness event this past Thursday, October 27. Costumed kids visited the Goblin Wobble, sponsored by Tri State Exchange and hosted at Wild West Athletics on North Main Street. […]
Lamar FFA Takes 19 Members to National Convention
Tours, a career show, workshops, concerts, and 45,000 FFA members. Where can all of this be found? The 84th National FFA Convention. The convention is held in Indianapolis, Indiana every year, and FFA members across the 50 states gather together. Nineteen members and two advisers from the Lamar FFA Chapter attended this year’s National Convention. […]
DECA Students at LHS Conduct Annual Coat Drive
The Lamar High School DECA club is having their annual coat drive and is collecting coats in good condition for area children. The donated coats will be given to children, who need them, in the elementary schools. The coats are cleaned by Quality Dry Cleaners for free. Coats can be donated at Alco, the […]
S.E. Can Chasers Wrap Up Season
SECCC Year End Winners 2011 South East Colorado Can Chasers have been around for many years. We try to have barrel races weekly from April thru October. We would love to see everyone come out and run some cans with us. And a big Thanks to all of our sponsors and volunteers. We couldn’t do […]