All Entries in the "Youth" Category
LCC Hosts SE Colorado Regional Science Fair
Close to 90 elementary, junior high and high school students took part in the annual Southeast Regional Science Fair, at the Lamar Community College Wellness Center, Wednesday, February 27. Students stood by their science displays on the gym floor, explaining to regional judges, the content of their science project and what was their […]
Council Taking Steps for Future Outdoor Projects.
The Lamar City Council unanimously ratified an earlier phone poll for permission to apply for a $90,000 grant from the Colorado Health Foundation. The action was taken during the Monday night Council meeting on February 25th. The funds will help defray costs with the Nature Play Center to be built at Willow […]
Prowers County Commissioners OK Fairground Use
Several organizations were granted waivers for use of the Prowers County Fairgrounds for their scheduled events in 2019. The Prowers County Commissioners approved the rental of the fairgrounds for the annual Sand and Sage Roundup set for August 3rd through the 10th this year. Axel Thurner, representing the Vaqueros Saddle Club and the […]
LCC Planning a New Construction Phase on Campus Buildings
LCC Planning a New Construction Phase on Campus Buildings Lamar Community College recently finalized a Facilities Master Plan as required every ten years by the state. LCC President, Dr. Linda Lujan, remarked to the Prowers County Commissioners, the college was aided in the project by an architect firm .The College needs a current FMP […]
Construction Projects Underway in Lamar
A visit to parts of Lamar indicates some people are busy this mid-winter. The pace has increased at the community correction facility, known as the Advantage Treatment Center on East Maple Street. Mark Carrigan, who is handling most of the renovation project for the former WPA facilities, said he expects the eastern most […]
City Taking Steps to Move Storm Water off the Streets
The City of Lamar is seeking two $600,000 grants, one from a Community Development Block Grant and another from the Department of Local Affairs to help complete a storm water drainage improvement project. A $78,000 cash match from the city will bring the total cost of the project to $1,278,000. The cash match has […]
Southeast Colorado Students Make Dean’s List at Fort Hays
HAYS, Kan. – Local and area students from Colorado are among the 1,606 named by deans at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kan., to the Deans Honor Roll for the fall 2018 semester. The Deans Honor Roll includes undergraduate students only. To be eligible, students must have completed 12 or more credit hours and […]
Pedal the Plains Relies on Community Volunteers
The 2019 Pedal the Plains, three-day biking event, will be held in Lamar, Springfield and Holly between Friday, September 13th through the 15th. Each of the three days takes a commitment from community volunteers, according to Tour Director, Deirdre Moynihan. She and several members of the planning group held an overview meeting for […]
HOPE Coalition Gearing Up for Youth Bicycling Program
The Coalition members for Partners for HOPE decided in favor of an outdoor BBQ on Thursday evening, March 28th, replacing the usual chili supper fundraising event held in the fall. Byron Hall, Coalition president, said the event will still seek fundraising opportunities and will include a silent auction during the evening which will […]
The Lamar Elks Honors the January Students of the Month
One of the biggest challenges most young people face today is the lack of support and encouragement. This can frustrate them and hinder their performance. The Lamar Elks Lodge believes that we need to cheer on and help the youth of our community. They represent the future and the values we hold dear. The […]
Wild West Students Compete in Colby, KS
The Wranglers Pre Team and a few members of the Wranglers Competition Team competed in Colby, Kansas in December of 2018 for the “Shoot for the Stars Invitational”. Gymnasts from Wild West Athletics competing at the event did a phenomenal job. Brystal Bletzacker of Eads, Co. scored an all around of 38.15 earning her […]
Empty Bowls Soup Supper Fund-Raising Event in McClave
5 Loaves Pantry is hosting an Empty Bowls Soup Supper featuring ceramic bowls handcrafted by McClave School students on Friday, January 25th from 5:30 to 7 pm at the school cafeteria. Attendees will choose a one-of-a-kind bowl, then have it filled with a delicious soup prepared by pantry volunteers. Cost of a bowl and […]
Elks Hosting Annual Toy Show
Prowers County Farm Bureau is sponsoring the Lamar Elks Toy Show, to be held Saturday, January 12th, 2019, at the Lamar Elks Lodge 28157 Hwy 287 South, Lamar CO 81052. The show will start at 9 am and run until 3 pm mountain time. Toys of all shapes and sizes, new in […]
Lamar Rotary and Interact Host Kid’s Christmas
You could hear a train’s whistle from down the block as you approached the Shore Arts Center Building and adjacent Pocket Park this past Saturday, December 15th. The Lamar Rotary Club and Interact was hosting their third Kid’s Christmas event in downtown Lamar. The Santa Special train would wind its way from the […]
HOPE Center Receives Annual Donation from Rupp’s Truck in Lamar
The HOPE Center at Lincoln School in Lamar recently received an annual donation from Rupp’s Truck and Trailer Repair on Highway 50 in Lamar. Lori Hammer, Executive Director of the HOPE Coalition said the $2,500 was a welcome gift for right around the holidays and this isn’t the first time that Roman […]
