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Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Credit Workshops
In the state of Colorado, pesticide application is regulated by a very strict set of laws enforced by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA). Some of the regulations include the licensing of private, commercial, limited-commercial, and public pesticide applicators. Pesticide Applicator licenses are valid for a 3- year period, expiring on the applicator’s birthdate. Under […]
High Plains Snow Goose Festival Schedule for 2013
HIGH PLAINS SNOW GOOSE FESTIVAL, FEB. 21-24 IN LAMAR LAMAR, Colo. – Hundreds of bird species migrate through eastern Colorado each year, but the migration of snow geese is by far the most dramatic. Flocks numbering in the tens of thousands make for a spectacular sight. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Lamar Chamber of […]
K-14 Educators Meet to Learn & Share
Lamar Community College and Southeastern Board of Cooperative Educational Services (SE BOCES) will host the 2012 K-14 Collaborative Communities Conference on Friday, November 16, 2012 at Lamar Community College. The event promises professional development as well as opportunities for area educators and schools to work in disciplines and clusters to articulate and expand pathways […]
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 […]
Veterans Retraining Assistance Program through Lamar Community College
Lamar Community College is proud to announce an additional opportunity for veterans to receive financial assistance toward their college educations through the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP). Funds are available due to the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.Through the program, veterans can receive up to 12 months of educational training assistance. The assistance […]
Big Timbers History Corner #12 – July 4th 1908
I wonder how hot it was on July 4th in 1908? You might guess it wasn’t hot at all, looking at this spiffy crowd gathered in downtown Lamar, all decked out in suits, long, pretty dresses and HATS FOR EVERYONE! The row of buildings in the upper section of the photo is the 100 South […]
Big Timbers History Corner #3
This photocopy of an article featuring the very first graduating class at Lamar High School in 1907 was donated by Mrs. Lee Strain. Her given name was Coy and it isn’t much of a stretch to guess that the young lady in the photo named Coy Beavers was our donator at a young age. Good […]
Summer & Fall Brings New Options at LCC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Lamar, Colorado, April 3, 2012) Lamar Community College has opened registration for summer and fall courses. This is an excellent opportunity for prospective students to apply for admission, select a plan of study that meets their academic and career goals, register for courses, and complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid […]
Southeast Colorado Unemployment Update
Colorado Employment Situation Employers in Colorado added 4,700 nonfarm payroll jobs from January to February for a total of 2,288,900 nonfarm payroll jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 2,700 and government increased 2,000. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate was unchanged over the month at […]
Nine “It’s About Kids” Communities Across Colorado Awarded $16,000 in Grants to Increase
For Immediate Release – Tuesday, January 31, 2012 Understanding and Support for Access to Health for Kids The Colorado Children’s Campaign, through support from The Colorado Trust, today announced $16,000 in grants to nine Colorado communities to improve statewide understanding of children’s health care issues and increase support for improved health access for kids through the […]
Canyons & Plains Recognizes Outstanding Support for 2011
Outstanding Tourism Sponsor; Lamar Lodging Tax Board was selected for their exemplary support of fostering the growth of the tourism industry through preservation, heritage business development, and education of the public about tourism in southeast Colorado. The Lamar Lodging Tax board has stood as a sustaining sponsor for Canyons & Plains during the challenging years […]
City Council Ponders Employee Compensation, Amtrak Lobbying Funds
The Lamar City Council dealt with several financial issues during their February 27 meeting…compensation for city employees who furthered their education for increased job performance, funding to help maintain an Amtrak route through southeast Colorado, a home winterization project for qualified citizens and the purchase of a replacement bookmobile for the Lamar Library. The evening […]
LSS HONORS TRiO SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
(Lamar, Colorado, February 24, 2012) Lamar Community College Learning Support Services awarded nearly $18,000 in scholarships to 23 well-deserving TRiO students at a dinner and reception held on February 21. Each recipient was identified based on academic performance, participation in TRiO events, and unmet need identified on their 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid […]
Prowers County 4-H Foundation Ushers in March Membership Drive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 17, 2012 By Lacey Mann, CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Bent & Prowers Counties Southeast Area—2012 is off and running and March has been declared “Membership Madness” month. The Prowers County 4-H Foundation is developing new ways to invest in our 4-H future and would like to ask your help to […]
LCC HONORS EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR
(Lamar, Colorado, January 20, 2012) Each year Lamar Community College and the Colorado Community College System recognize excellence in its full-time faculty, staff, and administrators with system-sponsored events in February and March. LCC chooses to acknowledge an adjunct instructor who has stood out in the classroom as well. Selected on by full-time faculty and staff […]
ART & ARTIFACTS WINTER DAY CAMP
PRESS RELEASE Big Timbers Museum hosted the Art & Artifacts Winter Day on Saturday, December 10, 2011. Over 40 kids and adults attended the event to make holiday ornaments and decorate Marshmallow – Sugar Cookie Snowmen.
Pesticide Applicator Continuing Education Credit Workshops
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT WORKSHOPS By Wilma Trujillo, SEA Agronomist In the state of Colorado, pesticide application is regulated by a very strict set of laws enforced by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA). Some of the regulations include the licensing of private, commercial, limited-commercial, and public pesticide applicators. The purpose of the license […]
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. […]
LCC HIT Symposium #2 Scheduled for June 23rd
LAMAR COMMUNITY COLLGE HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRESS RELEASE (June 16, 2011) SYMPOSIUM #2 SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 23rd The upcoming Colorado Community College Health Information Technology Consortium (COHITECH) Symposium to be held on June 23, 2011, is the 2nd in a series of 3 which are being hosted by Lamar Community College (LCC). This follows a […]
Parkview Retirees Honored
The Parkview Elementary School staff would like to invite the public to a reception on May 19th from 4:00-6:00 in the afternoon for three employees who are retiring. Between Mrs. Kathy Stiles, Mrs. Vicki Wilkinson, and Mrs. Sandee Bamber they have dedicated 95 years of their combined lives to students’ education. We want […]