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Springfield, Wiley, Walsh & Lamar Represented in State Science Fair
(Lamar, Colorado; April 20, 2016) The Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) was held April 7-9, 2016. 25 area students represented the Southeast Regional Science Fair at CSEF, with students from grades 6-12 displaying 24 projects. These students competed for cash awards, scholarships, and recognition among the top budding scientists in the country. CSEF Grand […]
SE Colorado Well-Represented in State Science Fair
(Lamar, Colorado; April 20, 2016) The Colorado Science and Engineering Fair (CSEF) was held April 7-9, 2016. 25 area students represented the Southeast Regional Science Fair at CSEF, with students from grades 6-12 displaying 24 projects. These students competed for cash awards, scholarships, and recognition among the top budding scientists in the country. CSEF Grand […]
Valley National Bank Provides a Winning Scoreboard
When the aging scoreboard at the Lamar Community Building developed performance issues, failing to provide the accurate score during ballgames, Valley National Bank in Lamar stepped up with a $12,000 donation for a new one. The replacement unit was installed at the end of the local basketball season. Head Lamar boys and girls basketball coaches, […]
Gov. Hickenlooper, Commission Release Report on the Study of American Indian Representations in Public Schools (Lamar Included)
(Editor’s Note) Due to a lack of space, the full report has been condensed and focuses on the Lamar High School Findings DENVER — Monday, April 18, 2016 — Gov. John Hickenlooper and the Governor’s Commission to Study American Indian Representation in Public Schools today released their final report on the use of mascots and […]
Six LCC Athletes Sign Letters of Intent
The April 13, 2016 NCAA signing date saw six Lamar Community College sophomores sign letters of intent scholarships. From left to right. Lalo Porras signed with Lewis & Clark State College; Jeremy Hochmuth signed with University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Alex DeBell signed with Tarelton State University; Beecher Strube signed with Metro State University Denver; […]
4th Annual Career Expo a Success
(Lamar, Colorado; April 15, 2016) On Wednesday, April 13th, LCC hosted the Fourth Annual Career Expo in the Wellness Center. The event was well-attended with 50 vendors, including business owners and area professionals, assisting community members, college students, and over 375 area high school students as they explored career options. “The Career Expo provides students […]
Lamar Rotary Has New Ducky Dash Venue, Adds New Member
Laurie Larrick was brought into the Lamar Rotary this past Thursday, April 14th , was assigned her duties as public relations representative and was immediately tasked with spreading the word about this year’s Lamar Days Ducky Dash, a well-known fund-raiser for the Lamar Rotary. Larrick, who is the Vice-President of Human Relations for the High […]
More than 700 Compete in FFA Career Development
(Lamar, Colorado; April 12, 2016) On Wednesday, April 6, hundreds of high school students flooded the Lamar Community College campus to participate in the FFA Career Development Day. A record number of students participated in the event with over 700 students from 36 schools from across the state. Students gained a wealth of experience in […]
Lamar City Council Approves Committee Appointments
The City of Lamar was proclaimed a 2015 Tree City USA award; marking the 25th year Lamar has received the designation which recognizes efforts to achieve a standard community forestry program. Jane Felter of the Lamar Tree Board made the announcement to the council, as well as recognition of proclaiming Arbor Day on April 28th […]
Friends of Lamar Library Celebrates their 50th Anniversary
It’s been a very full week for the Lamar Library and the Friends of the Library. The spring book sale runs from April 9th to the 13th featuring hundreds of volumes in various categories; a new librarian was welcomed into the community, Sarah McDonnell, who hails from the Denver area and the 50th anniversary of […]
Planning and Zoning Commission Okays Zoning Change for East Maple WPA Site
The county owned WPA buildings at 800 East Maple Street in Lamar had their zoning designation altered by a unanimous vote of the Lamar Planning and Zoning Commission following a public hearing during a Tuesday, April 12th meeting. Members Tim Courkamp, Kent Fisher, Oscar Riley and Gary Oxley approved the zoning request from Doug Carrigan […]
LCC Honors Academic Achievement in Phi Theta Kappa Ceremony
Lamar Community College’s Beta Eta Gamma chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society welcomed its newest members during the spring induction ceremony on March 29. New inductees are: Zachary Bracken (Berthoud), Kelsee Bushell (Plain City, Utah), Sydney Casebolt (Lamar), Marissa Castanos (Wiley), Shayla Claybrook (Wiley), Emma Davis (Vancouver, Washington), Alex DeBell (Lakewood), Paige Dempsey […]
Ft. Lyon Supportive Residential Community Program Staves Off Closure Threat
Bent County and Action 22 won an important vote in the Senate today (Thursday), thanks to Senator Larry Crowder with support from senators on both sides of the aisle. HB16-1411 proposes a study of the operation of Ft. Lyon and, even before the study was completed, proposed to close the facility in 2019 unless the […]
Illegal Drugs in Lamar: Update
Although there are illegal drugs in Lamar, statistics provided by the Lamar Police and the Lamar Fire and Emergency Departments show heroin and meth use ranks lower in their estimate than illegal usage of prescribed drugs. Both Chiefs discussed those figures from their viewpoints of law enforcement and emergency medical response situations during a Lamar […]
LCC’s Frazier Signs to Kansas Wesleyan
On Wednesday, March 30, Lady Lope Taryn Frazier signed her letter of intent to play at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas. Frazier is a 6-0 forward from Colorado Springs, Colorado. She will graduate this spring with an Associate of Arts and currently serves as the Vice President of LCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter. Coach […]
