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March Employment Figures for S.E. Colorado
Employers in Colorado added 500 non-farm payroll jobs from February to March for a total of 2,228,200 jobs, according to the survey of establishments. Government increased by 1,100 payroll jobs and the private sector declined by 600. The national unemployment rate dropped from 8.9 to 8.8 percent over the same period. The unemployment rate decreased one-tenth of a percentage […]
March Good Citizens at Granada School
Each month, Granada Elementary School students are selected in general, through their good works, attitude, politeness and classroom composure. The following Granada students have been selected as Good Citizens for the month of March. Back Row L to R: Sixth Grade – Jessica Mendoza, Fifth Grade – Samantha Gonzales, Fourth Grade – Stefan McGee, […]
Severe Weather Awareness and Spotter Training
Each spring the National Weather Service in Pueblo provides sessions, a cooperative effort of local government officials and the National Weather Service. The sessions are free of charge and usually open to everyone, except when noted. Participants receive information about The National Weather Service; when and how to report severe weather; the basics of thunderstorm development […]
PTK Holds Spring Induction
Lamar Community College’s Beta Eta Gamma chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honorary inducted 22 new students in its spring induction on Thursday, March 23rd. After a welcome from President John Marrin, Amy Thompson, LCC’s coordinator of International Programs, mesmerized the inductees and a room full of guests and college staff with the value of an […]
Obituary – Billye H. Spaar
Billye H. Spaar August 13, 1932 – March 23, 2011 A Celebration of Life for longtime Lamar resident and special education instructor, Billye H. Spaar will be held 10:00am, Monday, March 28, 2011 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lamar with Reverend Bernhard Ebert officiating. Interment will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Spaar […]
Position Open on Lamar School Board
Lamar School District RE-2 is currently soliciting applicants for the Director District F vacancy. This vacancy has occurred due to the movement of Constance Brase out of Director District F. The new Board Member would serve until the next regular School Board election in November, 2011 at which time they could choose to run for […]