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Pack the Gym at Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; November 20, 2013) Lamar Community College is hosting a Pack the Gym day on Saturday, November 23rd at the Wellness Center. All three of LCC’s Basketball teams will be competing starting with the Men’s JV team at 3:00pm who will be playing Fort Carson. At 5:30 pm the Women’s team will take on […]
PMC Board Approves 2014 Budget
The Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors adopted their 2014 budget during their monthly meeting, Wednesday, November 20. Revenues of $23.96 million are expected against estimated expenses for 2014 of $23.92 million. Some personnel changes were approved by the board included appointing Dr. George Kunhardt as Chief of Staff for 2014, and the hiring of […]
Prowers Commissioners Receive LCC and CSU Extension Update
Lamar Community College and Otero Junior College are combining some of their business education expertise to offer a new information outlet to area students and business people. LCC President John Marrin and Christine Bullock from the college’s Small Business Management Faculty, discussed the concept in which OJC would expand their business classes to the ag […]
Holly Commercial Club, November 6, 2013 Meeting
Guests for the Wednesday monthly meeting included: Lance Benninghoff, PCDI Executive Director; Bryce Thacker of the Holly Medical Clinic; Anne Marie Crampton and Jenna Randle of Lamar Community College. The Treasurer’s monthly report showed a year to date profit of $2,066.28. The Holly Shopper P & L for October reflected a profit of […]
Fairground Rentals, Salary Proposals, Science Library Discussed by Commissioners
Arena availability is being booked in advance for 2014 activities for the Prowers County Fairgrounds. The commissioners approved eight dates for next year for six gymkhanas for the Vaqueros Saddle Club between March and November and two for the return of the Colorado Mounted Thunder shooting competition in April, the third year this group […]
Sheriff Expresses Concern About Drug Use in Prowers County
The Prowers County Commissioners heard about the work of the Domestic Safety Resource Center from Lisa Thomas and Lisa Mendenhall and were invited to attend the 10th Annual Fantasy Tree fundraising event at the Lamar Elks Lodge on November 23. Thomas is the chairperson of the event and Mendenhall is the director of the Resource […]
LCC Cosmetology Department Attends Denver Hair Show
The Lamar Community College Cosmetology/Barber students traveled to Denver over the weekend to attend the Salon Centric Hair Show. There were seven students and three instructors who attended classes on hair cutting, coloring, and styling. The students were able to purchase and try products from a wide variety of vendors at the show. The expo […]
PMC Auxiliary Welcomes 2013-2014 Scholarship Recipients
Members of the Prowers Medical Center Auxiliary welcomed its 2013-2014 PMC Auxiliary Scholarship recipients to their meeting on Monday, November 4th. The PMC Auxiliary Scholarship recipients are Deborah Buck, Jessica Hyatt, Andrew (AJ) Johnson, and Brandon Sherwood, all second level Nursing students at Lamar Community College. Each year the Auxiliary works tirelessly to fundraise for […]
Gearing Up for Spring at Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; October 31, 2013) On November 1, 2013 registration for spring semester will open at Lamar Community College. LCC is proud to announce new certificate offerings and exciting program changes for the upcoming semester. The Agriculture program is adding a Veterinary Assistant Certificate to the spring schedule. The certificate, which can be completed in […]
$19,000 in Scholarship Funds Still Available at LCC
(Lamar, Colorado; October 29, 2013) The Lamar Community College Foundation has $19,000 in remaining scholarship funds available for the fall and spring semesters. If you are a current student or plan to attend LCC in Spring 2014 and meet the scholarship criteria, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Through a generous grant […]
Over 50 Students Attend First Session of “Sunday Night Tutoring”
Lamar Community College Learning Support Services and TRiO department has initiated a retention initiative that is designed to further enhance the education experience of Lamar CC college students. Helping students learn and keeping them actively engaged in their academic studies is the ultimate goal of this retention initiative. Although, the college currently offers over fifty-six […]
LCC Hosts Antelope Stampede
The Lamar Community College Rodeo team held the Antelope Stampede October 4-6 at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. LCC freshman Codie Brown won Breakaway Roping and is now 6th in the event in the Central Rocky Mountain Region. Brooke Smith finished 6th in Goat Tying and James Ellet placed 10th in steer wrestling. The team will […]
LCC Welcomes You to the 1800s
From Lakota tribesmen to traders and trappers, from Civil War soldiers to ranchers and farmers…visitors to Lamar Community College were offered a unique point of view to life on the Plains this past Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5. The college’s bi-annual Frontier History Encampment provided a page of history in ten-year intervals, spanning […]
State Board Visits Lamar Community College
(Lamar, Colorado; October 7, 2013) On Thursday, October 3, 2013 and Friday, October 4, 2013 the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) President and Executive Staff had their annual visit to the Lamar Community College campus. In attendance were John Trefny, SBCCOE Chair, Russ Meyer, […]
LCC Receives over $1million Grant
(Lamar, Colorado; September 27, 2013) Lamar Community College received $1,092,663 from the U.S. Department of Labor Wednesday, September 18, as part of a $25 million grant to a consortium of nine Colorado schools focused on developing skilled advanced manufacturing workers throughout the state. Participation in Colorado Helps Advanced Manufacturing Program (CHAMP) will allow LCC to […]
New PCDI Executive Director Begins Duties, Board Reviews 2014 Budget
PCDI board members discussed plans for the approaching New Year during their regular monthly meeting, Tuesday, September 24. Members also officially welcomed Lance Benninghoff, as the new Prowers County Development Incorporated executive director in his first full board meeting. Some of the plans discussed included improving the drainage situation for the portion of the Washington […]
Brandon Stephenson Hired at Lamar Community College as Head Volleyball Coach
Stephenson comes to Lamar Community College from Highland Community College, where he was the assistant volleyball coach and wellness center assistant. Under Stephenson’s leadership, the lady Scotties saw success on the court and in the classroom. In several matches the Lady Scotties had double digits in both blocks and kills. Before going to Highland, Stephenson […]
Commissioners Tour New Developments in Holly
The Prowers County Commissioners held their most recent board meeting at the Holly Senior and Community Center, Thursday, September 19. The commissioners periodically conduct their meetings in Wiley, Granada or Holly as part of their community outreach program. The commissioners took the occasion to formally greet Lance Benninghoff, recently hired as the county’s economic development […]
LCC Names Presidential Scholars
Every year the Lamar Community College Foundation awards Presidential Scholarships to worthy students. The scholarships fund standard tuition and fees for up to 15 credits for four semesters or two years. The students were recognized at the LCC Foundation’s September board meeting on Tuesday, September 17. Recipients honored at the event include: (first row, left […]
LCC Foundation Makes Contributing E-Z
(Lamar, Colorado; September 9, 2013) The Lamar Community College Foundation now has an additional incentive for individuals and businesses to invest in the College. Cash contributions to the Foundation designated for capital improvements and program development are eligible to receive an additional 25% Colorado tax credit through its certified Colorado Enterprise Zone (EZ) contribution project. […]