All Entries in the "Youth" Category
Honors Highlight CSA’s 53rd Annual Meeting
Colorado Simmental members recognized a charter member, current active leaders, and outstanding youth during its annual meeting on Nov. 9, 2023. Oran K. Cunning was recognized with the CSA Pioneer Award. Cunning was one of Colorado Simmental’s 13 founding members who created the association on August 22, 1970, in Denver. Cunning was also one […]
Lamar RE-2 School Board Approves First Phase of Stadium Project
At the regular meeting of Nov. 13, 2023, the Lamar School Board voted unanimously to approved Big Project 1, as it is referred to by GMCN Architects of Garden City, Kansas, the architectural firm designing the new stadium. Via video chat with GMCN’s Nick Nemechek, the board members were able to see the final […]
Safe2Tell Annual Report Uncovers the Highest Volume Since the Program’s Creation
Nov. 6, 2023 (DENVER) — Safe2Tell, Colorado’s trusted platform for anonymous safety concern reporting, released its annual report for the 2022-2023 school year today, showing a 16% increase in report volume compared to the previous school year. With a total of 22,486 reports, this is the highest ever report volume since the program launched […]
Toys for Tots, 2023 Calendar of Events
As the holiday season draws near, keep in mind Toys for Tots is here! Each year, we rely on the generous donations from the community to make sure we can deliver hope to those kids who are less fortunate for the Christmas holiday. All donations must be new and unwrapped for ages newborn – […]
More Sun Do Sul Competitors Place Championship Level in Competition
More Sun Do Sul Competitors Place Championship Level in Competition Local students, under Grand Master Choi from Sun Do Sul in Lamar, attended the 31st Annual U.S. Central Open Martial Art Championship in Oklahoma City, OK on September 30, 2023. Attendees were: Hannah Borunda with 1st in Weapon & 2nd in Form; […]
Sun Do Sul in Martial Arts Trains Lamar Champions
Two Lamar students from Sun Do Sul placed first in two categories of competition September 23rd at the Denver National Martial Art Championships. The tournament was held at the CU Wellness Center in Denver, Colorado. Braelyn Mauch, 10 years old, took first place in his category for form and weapon and six year old […]
Lamar Rotary Annual Dictionary Distribution
One hundred-twenty third grade students in Lamar received a lasting gift from Lamar Rotarians, a personal, hardbound dictionary. This is the 21st year Lamar Rotary members have made this gift to students, funded by various regional sponsors. Other third graders in southeastern Colorado counties have received this literal gift of knowledge from Rotarians as […]
Lamar City Council Updates Construction Incentive Resolution
Several modifications and clarifications were made for Resolution No. 23-09-01, continuing a development and construction incentive program for residential housing in the City of Lamar. Community Development Director, Anne-Marie Crampton provided background on two earlier and similar resolutions approved in 2020 and reauthorized in 2022. Additional clarification and modifications were needed and […]
Sparrow House Victory Garden Offers Nutritional Benefits
Although the idea for a produce garden had been planned for several years for the Sparrow House Food Pantry at 907 South 3rd Street in Lamar, it took 18 months, donations, volunteer work and some on-the-job training for the garden to come to fruition. Opening day was this past Saturday, September 16th, and […]
County Steering Committee Candidates Sought
Prowers County is updating its 2003 Master Plan to guide the day-to-day decisions of the County more accurately into the future. This planning effort will address topics pertinent to the rural unincorporated areas of Prowers County as well as areas of mutual interest with the local municipalities. As such, the engagement process seeks to […]
LCC-/-PEP Job Fair and Career Expo Set for September 20th
The Lamar Community College/Prowers Economic Prosperity Job Fair and Career Expo is scheduled for September 20th at the Lamar Community College Wellness Center. There will be a morning session for students from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and an afternoon session for job seekers from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This […]
Lamar Fire & Emergency Services, Back to School Motorist Reminder
School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It’s never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially […]
Community Eligibility Provision to Benefit School Lunch Program
PUBLIC RELEASE Lamar School District RE-2 is participating in a Universal Breakfast and Lunch Program for the current school year (2023-2024). If your children attend any of the schools listed, breakfast/lunch will be available to them at no charge. All students enrolled at this school may participate in the breakfast/lunch program at no charge […]
Lamar Library Provides Summertime Fun with Foam
Foam, gobs of the fluffy stuff was streaming through the air this past Friday afternoon, June 30th at Bi-Centennial Park in Lamar offering a fun treat for area kids. A Foam on the Range party was held for dozens of youngsters, from early teens to toddlers who got to run through, dig in […]
Kids at Play and Work in Summer Fun Events
Lamar youngsters enjoyed themselves this past Friday, June 23rd, either at play at Centennial Park with fun time with water, hosted by the Lamar Library. Youngsters had the opportunity to run and glide on several slip and sides, play with an inflatable dinosaur and run through a water archway between 10 and 11am. The […]
