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Registration Now Open for Several Rec Leagues
Lamar Parks & Recreation is now accepting registration for several leagues. The fall recreational leagues offer several sports for a variety of ages. Flag Football, 5th & 6th Grade Football, 5th & 6th Grade Volleyball, Women’s Volleyball and Adult Kickball will all be starting soon. For more information, visit the Lamar Community Building at 610 South […]
Tis the Season – TUFTS Summary
By Lacey Mann, CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Bent & Prowers Counties Southeast Area—TUFTS University recently completed a seven-year 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development. The summary of key findings includes 4-H youth have higher developmental assets, more engaged in citizenship, report higher academic competence, have healthier habits and are more likely to participate in science, […]
Steer-Aid Clinic Teaches Youth
ROCKY FORD – Southeast Colorado youth, plus some of their parents, got a weekend education from “Stock Show University.” Youth from Cotopaxi to Holly, and Calhan to Trinidad participated in WW Feed & Supply’s Steer-Aid Clinic on June 9-10 here. Show calves filled the Arkansas Valley Fairground livestock barn, despite Saturday’s record high temperatures. Sullivan […]
WANTED: Applicants for 2012 Youth Academy
“TROOPER’S CORNER” “Honor Duty Respect” The Colorado State Patrol will be hosting their annual Youth Academy in Golden, CO from June 10-16, 2012. They are currently seeking 40 applicants for the academy. Applications are due by March 9th. “The goal of the Youth Academy is to assist in the development of future leaders for the […]
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 […]
Wrapping It Up!
The Wiley 4-H Club has had a fantastic year! The year began with our first 4-H Meeting in January 2011, when we elected all club officers and all members registered. The Wiley 4-H Club has done many club projects throughout the year. We started off with our Community Service project by planting flowers in downtown […]
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 […]