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Lamar Invitational Track Meet, Team Results
The weather remained brisk this past Saturday, March 26, for the annual Lamar Invitational Track meet at Savage Stadium, a pleasant change from the track meets the past couple of years when temperatures barely climbed into the 50s. The Limon girls led the pack of competitors, racking up 93 points for a first place finish. […]
Flippin’ Flapjacks, Serving Sausage
Twenty DECA students from Lamar high school were busy this past Thursday evening, March 24, cooking and serving an, all-you-can eat pancakes and sausages meal. DECA advisor, Janell Martin, said the event at the Lamar Senior Center was part of an annual community service program performed by members of DECA. Students also collected donations from […]
Walter Ely Memorial Scholarship
Southeastern Developmental Services will be awarding a $500 scholarship in memory of Walter Ely. Anyone who wishes to further their education is encouraged to apply. There are no age restrictions. To enter, please submit a 1000 word essay as to why you should be awarded the scholarship. The deadline for entries is June 3, […]
FFA Works For Wiley
Grady Rogers – Wiley FFA Reporter The Wiley FFA Chapter is having their annual Hired Hand Auction on Wednesday April 6, 2011 in the school cafeteria. The Wiley FFA Alumni is hosting a free spaghetti dinner that will be served at 6:30pm and the auction will begin at 7pm. During the auction, some members will […]
LCC Men and Women, Sweeping the Competition
LCC completed a four game sweep of the Colorado State University Club team on the weekend by the scores of 5-4, 12-8, 18-8, 7-0. Game one saw ace Arturo Maltos-Garcia take the mound and get a five inning no-decision. Arturo struck out eight and allowed one earned run. Due to a high pitch count, Brandon […]
It’s “Batter Up” Again in Wiley
Wiley is enjoying a baseball program again after a one year hiatus. Coach Dave Eastin has taken over the reins of the program he coached from 2003 to 2006. “I am very excited to be back in Wiley and coaching baseball which is my passion! With a one year layoff, and a team made up […]
Bomb Scare at Lamar High School
“School Cleared, Wednesday Classes Will Be Held as Scheduled” See updated Press Release at the bottom of this news story. A bomb scare at Lamar High School cleared the building of students shortly before 2pm Tuesday afternoon, March 22, as Lamar police, firemen and EMT’s responded to maintain order and to offer aid should […]
Prowers County 4-H News
The next 4-H Council meeting is Sunday, March 28 at 2pm at the mezzanine at the Social Services Annex. Business will include club reports, concession stand guidelines, fundraisers, games and reports from LDC. The council has set a goal of 250 members this year, up from the 20 membership last year. Applications for the Prowers […]
Alta Vista School, Getting Room to Grow
The current spring break at Alta Vista Charter School in Prowers County means a major push in construction for the expansion and restoration of the building. Alta Vista Charter School is using BEST (Building Excellent Schools for Tomorrow) funds, approximately $5.9 million, for a major expansion and renovation of the facility, adding a full […]