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Lamar School District Nominated to Apply for 25K Grant

Lamar School District Nominated to Apply for 25K Grant

We have been nominated to apply for a grant of up to $25000 through the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education initiative! This program is a locally focused initiative to strengthen math and science education in rural America. It is sponsored by the Monsanto fund and allows farmers to nominate a public school to compete for a grant of either $10000 or $25000. One $25000 grant will be awarded in the state of Colorado. In order to vote … Read entire article »

Filed under: Agriculture, community, County, Education, Lamar, School, Youth

Michael A. “Mike” Johnson…December 10, 1944 – February 9, 2012

Michael A. “Mike” Johnson…December 10, 1944 – February 9, 2012

A memorial service for longtime Lamar resident, Michael A. Johnson, affectionately known to many as Mike, will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at the Peacock Family Chapel with Ian Blacker of the Lamar Christian Church officiating. Per Mike’s request, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation.     Mike was born on December 10, 1944 at Bury St. Edmunds, England to Merle A. and Hilda M. (Plume) Johnson and passed away … Read entire article »

Filed under: Obituary

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