All Entries Tagged With: "Lamar Rotary"
Rotarian/Librarian Kid’s Christmas a Big Hit
One of the final opportunities to visit with that Jolly Old Gent occurred this past Saturday, December 16th at the Lamar Cultural Events Center. Judy Turpin, Lamar Rotary President, said there were wall to wall crowds for the first hour or so for the holiday event from ran from 10am to 1pm. The […]
Rotary Ducky Dash, Two Decades Strong
Lamar Rotary held its 20th annual Ducky Dash at Willow Creek on Saturday, May 20th. 2,500 ducks were adopted by community members and business owners. Cash prize winners include first place $750 – Mason Martinez (#1042) and second place $250 – Jim Hubbard (#2416). Five third place duck parents received $100 each: Jaime Oxley […]
Rotarian George Gotto, Honored for his Special Service
The Lamar Rotary Club held a very special program this past Thursday, January 19th to honor long-time Rotarian, George Gotto, as he recapped his thoughts on 39 years of vocational service as Santa Claus to Lamar and Prowers County. Gotto began his role as Santa in 1984, usually just donning his seasonal suit for […]
Pike History Kiosk Unveiled
Lamar Rotarians started planning for a historical kiosk for Pike’s Tower in Willow Creek Park during it’s centennial in 2021. That completed project was celebrated this past Thursday, October 20th with dedication ceremonies at the site. Members from Lamar Rotary, City of Lamar officials, the Alta Vista Charter School’s fourth graders and historically minded […]
City Continues Clean-Up Program
The steam engine #1819 at the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Welcome Center in Lamar recently received some much-needed cosmetic and repair work which will also add to the train’s longevity. This current week more city-wide cleanup activities were underway. Back at East Beech Street, workers were taking advantage of the warm weather […]
“Imagine Rotary” Opens Doors to Learning for Elementary School Students
The Lamar Rotary and Interact members continued a unique tradition this past Thursday, September 14th, by distributing just over 230 dictionaries to third grade students in various schools in southeast Colorado. Judy Turpin, Lamar Rotary President, noted this year’s theme is, “Imagine Rotary”, believing that if we can imagine a better world, we […]
Lamar Rotary Highlights Community Service/History by the Eaton Family
The Lamar Rotary began its “Still Standing” series this past Thursday, July 28th, for the new Rotary year with the Eaton’s as our featured guests. As a special treat, we had grandson Braxton, who is Dawni and Shannon O’Bryan’s son, tell us about his recent experiences in the National High School Rodeo finals in […]
Carson Carere Highlights Scholarship Efforts for Lamar Rotary
Carson Carere, a former Lamar High School senior and 2021/2022 Colorado DECA State President, was guest speaker at the Lamar Rotary Club’s weekly meeting this past Thursday, July 21st. An accomplished student and athlete, Carson is a Boettcher Scholarship recipient who will pursue a finance degree at the University of Colorado in Boulder. While […]
Chilly and Wet Forecast Doesn’t Deter Turnout for 2022 Lamar Days
You can only plan around the weather here in southeast Colorado. That’s what the Lamar Chamber of Commerce, Rod Run organizers, parade entrees and various vendors had to do in light of the forecast for this past Friday and Saturday for Lamar Days, 2022. But, no matter the weather, folks turn out! The […]
“Santa for Seniors” Brings More Than Just Gifts to Lamar Estates and the Legacy.
The afternoon of Thursday, December 23rd, The Cornerstone Resource Center and Lamar High School Rotary Interact Club delivered gifts to the residents of Lamar Estates and the Legacy care facilities here in Lamar. Niyati Castaneda from LHS Interact club and Rick Robbins, board member of The Cornerstone and a member of Lamar Rotary, visited […]
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
The Lamar Rotary and Interact Clubs are sponsoring a fun event, their traditional Kid’s Christmas with Santa Claus on Saturday, December 11th from 11am to 2pm at the Enchanted Forest on East Beech Street. The kids will enjoy their visit with Santa and his pet reindeer, Rotar, take a free train ride, enjoy hot chocolate, […]
Lamar Rotary Celebrates a Century of Service
Rotarians and the Lamar community-at-large gathered this past Friday, November 5th to celebrate the centennial observance of the Lamar Rotarian organization which was founded in 1921. Co-President for 2021, Anne-Marie Crampton, emceed the historic event which was held at The Max Hotel, East Olive Street in Lamar. Crampton introduced guest speaker, Kris Sarlo-Koelher, the […]
Lamar Rotary Showcases a Young Man with ‘Potential Plus’
The Lamar Rotary hosted a very unique and talented young man during a recent luncheon meeting. Armaan Gill, an 8th grade student at Lamar Middle School, was invited to discuss his accomplishments regarding his science fair project that had quite a few in the audience wondering how far this young man may succeed in […]
Lamar Rotary Ducky Dash Winners, 2021
One of the more popular Lamar Days events is the ‘Ducky Dash’, sponsored by Lamar Rotarians. The race may finally have found its home after having been held years ago in the Lamar Canal, the Lamar Swimming Pool and now at Willow Creek in the park. This year, 2,500 tickets were sold which […]
Santa Claus Has Come to Town
Old Saint Nick, in one of his last visits before the BIG night, paid a visit with Mrs. Claus to the Shore Arts Center in Lamar this past Saturday, December 21st. This is the fourth year the Lamar Rotarians have invited the Jolly Old Gent to help them entertain, educate and amuse youngsters in […]
