All Entries in the "Sports" Category
Mundell Retires from Teaching After 37 Years
This past April, Joe Mundell retired as a teacher at Lamar High School, following a 37 year career in education, 33 of which were in Lamar. His contributions were recognized this spring during a presentation/retirement ceremony that will see him begin a new chapter in his life, caring for his aging mother and father and […]
Quackers and Rotary Hold Ducky Dash at Lamar Pool
One of the more unique attractions at the Lamar Days Celebration is the annual Ducky Dash, developed by the Lamar Rotarians. Years ago the annual fundraising event was held at the Lamar Canal where the bridge spans North Main Street. Hundreds of small rubber/plastic ducks were dumped into the canal waters where the ducks made […]
LiveWell Prowers County Named a National Health Impact Award Finalist
Partnership for Healthier America chooses Colorado organization as an Impact Award Finalist WASHINGTON, DC —May 19, 2016 — LiveWell Prowers County has been named by the Partnership for A Healthier America (PHA) as one of 5 Impact Award finalists at its Annual Conference in Washington, DC. The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Impact […]
LCC Baseball Players Receive Honors
(Lamar, Colorado; May 20, 2016) The Lamar Community College Baseball team had a particularly successful group of sophomore players this past season. In addition to the early signing of players to continue playing baseball at four-year universities, several have received honors both on the field and in the classroom. “The 2016 sophomore class was […]
Brase, Specht Honored as LCC Alumni of the Year
(Lamar, Colorado; May 17, 2016) Lawrence Brase and Dale Specht were selected as the 2016 Lamar Community College Outstanding Alumni of the Year. They were honored LCC’s Annual Antelope Night held on May 6. President John Marrin introduced Brase and Specht, remarking on their personal successes since their time at LCC as well as their […]
Work and Play at HOPE Center
“After checking for traffic at the intersection, they’re usually running out the door, heading for the Tree Farm,” which is the way Emily Neischburg described the HOPE Center kids involvement with outdoor activities adjacent to the Lincoln School on North 10th Street in Lamar. Neischburg, the Executive Director of Heathy Places, was on hand with […]
Saving the Best for Last; Skateboard Park Site Confirmed
The proposed skateboard park for the City of Lamar, termed Wheels Park, has finally found a home. The skateboard park is an idea that took shape about two years ago when area kids were asked what type of outdoor activity they would enjoy in their town. One of the answers was a skateboard area to […]
Lamar Council Sets Three Public Hearings for May 23
A public hearing for a special events permit has been set for May 23rd by the Lamar City Council following a request by Lamar Partnership Inc. LPI wishes to host a beer garden at the annual Windmill Tournament scheduled for July 8-9 of this year at the ballfields. Windmill players must be at least 18 […]
Baca County Chosen as CPW Partners in the Outdoors Collaborator of the Year
KEYSTONE, Colo. – When it comes to community interest projects, the people of Baca County don’t let a little thing like lack of funding get in their way, and their determination earned them the 2016 Colorado Parks and Wildlife Partners in the Outdoors Collaborator of the Year award. “Without a doubt, Baca County has no […]
Public Hearings Set for Beer Garden and Country Jam
The Lamar City Council set May 23rd for two public hearings during their meeting, Monday, April 25th. One pertains to a request from the Buzzard’s Roost for a temporary modification of premise application for their annual Country Jam, scheduled for June 11th-12th and the Road Jam September 17th and 18th. The same date was […]
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, […]
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; […]
New Hunter’s Education Test-Out Option and Apprentice Licenses, Now Available
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife now offers apprentice licenses and hunter education test-out options. The changes, effective April 6, 2016 are intended to encourage people to get active in the outdoors and interested in hunting. Hunter education test-out options are available for U.S. military and individuals 50-years of age or older. “Safety is our […]
Commissioners Discuss Beer Garden Request for July Windmill Classic
Representatives from Lamar Partnership Incorporated, LPI, appeared before the Prowers County Commissioners to discuss any needed documentation and permission to host a beer garden for the annual Windmill Classic held at the Lamar ballfield complex each July. The LPI board decided to cancel the third try for a Hotter than Hell music and craft festival […]
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 […]
