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Steer-Aid Clinic Teaches Youth
ROCKY FORD – Southeast Colorado youth, plus some of their parents, got a weekend education from “Stock Show University.” Youth from Cotopaxi to Holly, and Calhan to Trinidad participated in WW Feed & Supply’s Steer-Aid Clinic on June 9-10 here. Show calves filled the Arkansas Valley Fairground livestock barn, despite Saturday’s record high temperatures. Sullivan Supply’s “Stock Show University” was a part of the hands-on beef clinic, which focused on feeding and nutrition, daily hair and animal … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, County, Education, News, Youth
Credit Union Foundation Names New Scholarship Recipient
HOLLY, Colo. (June 6, 2012) – The Credit Union Foundation of Colorado and Wyoming named a new recipient for their Brayman-Beach College Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to credit union members who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in business and is a unique opportunity to celebrate their commitment to our community by investing in our youth and, in turn, the future of the credit union movement. One $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually and selection of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Education, Holly, School, Youth
Lamar FFA attends Southeast District Banquet
Lamar FFA Chapter fares extremely well at the 2012 Southeast District FFA Banquet held in Granada on April 28th. The following teams took top honors this year in District competition known as Career Development Events (CDEs): Farm Business Management team: Jamie Nordyke, Austin Peck, and Theresa Butler. Livestock Evaluation team: Amber Comer, Theresa Butler, Swayzee Bellomy and Teri Nelson. Ag Sales team: Sarah Blain and Lauren Tinnes. Ag Mechanics team: Austin Peck, Dyllan Dennis, Layne Fleshman and Tyler Neilson. Floriculture Team: … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, County, Education, Lamar, School, Youth
Lamar FFA Packs The House!!
The Lamar FFA Chapter packed the Lamar Community Building with over 900 spectators for the Lamar FFA Donkey Basketball game on April 5, 2012. The tournament consisted of four different teams; Lamar FFA Chapter “Honey Badgers”, D.O.N.K.E.Y. (LHS Staff), KVAY Radio, and the “Donkey Dunkers” (Community State Bank). The Honey Badger Team (Lamar FFA): Team members consisted of Logan Bender, Austin Peck, Jolynn Rider, Theresa Butler, and Colin Mahanay; the coaches were Lexi Wurst and Cliff Marts. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, Entertainment, Events, Lamar, Youth
Lamar FFA Scholarship Winners Announced
Thirty Colorado FFA members collectively received over $34,000 in FFA Scholarships this week! Congratulations to Lamar FFA member, Remington Stocking, for receiving the Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa scholarship for $1500! Selections were based on the applicant’s academic record, FFA and other school and community activities, supervised agricultural experience program in agricultural education and future goals. Remington is graduating this semester from Otero Junior College with an Associates of Science Degree and plans on pursuing … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, Education, Events, School, Youth
Prowers Commissioners Address Civil Liberties, Second Bent County Prison to Close?
A matter of civil liberties was tabled by the Prowers County Commissioners during their March 13 meeting. Loren Brown, spokesperson for Concerned Citizens of Prowers County, asked for a resolution of support from the commissioners regarding eliminations of at least two provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act, sections 1021 and 1022. In a letter provided to the commissioners, Brown explained that the leadership of America,”…has stepped over a threshold and slipped from the edge of … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, Commissioners, community, County, Economy, Employment, Entertainment, Featured, Lamar, News, Public Safety, Recreation, Tourism, Transportation, Weather
Applications Available for Three Scholarships
Applications are now available for three scholarships being offered to prospective college students in Southeast Colorado. All scholarships are given in memory of Daniel Kasza. Graduating seniors and alumnus of McClave High School are urged to apply for the Daniel Kasza Memorial Scholarship. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior, and one $500 scholarship will be awarded to an alumnus of McClave High School. Both will be based on leadership, scholarship and community … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, College, community, Education, School, Youth
Business of the Week – Ace Tire Service, LLC
You help your community thrive when you shop locally! Be sure to read The Prowers Journal each week when the Lamar Chamber of Commerce and The Prowers Journal highlight a featured Business of the Week. This week we are proud to spotlight Ace Tire Service, LLC, located at 32605 Speculator Circle, just North of the Arkansas River Bridge in Lamar Ace Tire Service, LLC., began July 1, 2006. A dream of a Colorado native became the reality of two … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Business of the Week, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Employment, Lamar, School, Transportation
2011 Creed Speaking Contest
The Lamar FFA Chapter had their annual FFA Creed speaking contest again this year at the Lamar High School, in the LHS auditorium. The event took place on the 26th of October. The first place winner was Jake Specht. He will receive a complimentary FFA jacket for his efforts as well as go on to represent Lamar at the Southeast District Creed Speaking Contest to be held in Vilas on December 7. Other FFA members … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, Education, Events, Lamar, School, Youth
Lamar FFA Takes 19 Members to National Convention
Tours, a career show, workshops, concerts, and 45,000 FFA members. Where can all of this be found? The 84th National FFA Convention. The convention is held in Indianapolis, Indiana every year, and FFA members across the 50 states gather together. Nineteen members and two advisers from the Lamar FFA Chapter attended this year’s National Convention. The group departed from Lamar High School on Monday, Oct. 17. The drive took 20 hours, six of which were spent in … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, Education, Lamar, School, Youth
RE-2 School Board Meets October 10
Superintendent David Tecklenburg’s Report to the school board on Monday evening will review the recent Parkview Bomb Threat as well as the school budget for 2011-2012. Additional discussions that evening will focus on Urban Renewal taxes for the District, an update on student enrollment, school bus bids, the use of the modular building at Lincoln School and the CASB Convention. The District Accountability Committee By-laws, Membership and Charges will also be discussed as well as a … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Education, Featured, Lamar, News, Recreation, School, Youth
2011 FFA BIG Conference
The 2011 BIG conference took place on Thursday, September 22 at the LCC campus. First-year agricultural education students attended this conference. The “BIG” in BIG conference stands for Being Involved as a Greenhand. Students attended the BIG conference to gain knowledge about what FFA involves and what it means to be a FFA member. While at the conference, students took place in many activities throughout the day. They participated in games and events which taught and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, College, community, Education, Lamar, School, Youth
Greenhand Opportunity Extended to Area Students
Southeast Colorado high school students, interested in the FFA, attended the BIG (Becoming Involved as a Greenhand) Conference hosted at the Lamar Community College Wellness Center Thursday, September 22. Students from Rocky Ford, Eads, Stratton, Pritchett, McClave, Springfield, Wiley, Las Animas and other schools attended the one day convention hosted by a team of FFA represtantatives who are touring the state and offering a basic introduction to the ways in which the FFA can show students … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, College, community, Education, Entertainment, Featured, News, School, Youth
FFA Back to School BBQ
The Lamar FFA Chapter organized their 3rd annual FFA Barbecue. The barbecue was held at Willow Creek Park, starting and 7 p.m. All chapter members invited their family to attend the event, and the outcome was great. Over a hundred people showed up to enjoy the FFA fun. The barbecue consisted of hot dogs, hamburgers, and many side dishes brought by the officer team and their families themselves. After everybody ate there was a parent meeting … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, Lamar, School, Youth
Parker Wurst receives 2011 DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award
Lamar, CO – Parker Wurst of Lamar High School was recently presented the school’s highest agricultural honor, the DEKALB Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Monsanto Company. Wurst, the son of Brian and Bev Wurst, received the award for excellence in academics, leadership and agricultural work experience. Wurst’s significant experiences and accomplishments have included Principal’s Honor Roll – 3 Years – Assistant Principal’s Honor Roll – 1 Year – National Honor Society . FFA Parliamentarian – Sophomore Year – … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, Education, Lamar, School, Youth
Wiley Competes in State CDEs
Sunday, May 1, nine members of the Wiley FFA Chapter traveled to Fort Collins with members of the McClave FFA Chapter to compete at the State Career Development Events. These members included Erika Ragland, Taylin Spitzer, Chris Turner, Brandon Rhuda, Kelsey Paintin, Zach Sparks, Slade Melton, Bailey Dodson, and Grady Rogers. On Monday, Ragland, Spitzer, Turner, and Rhuda competed in Floriculture. Paintin, Sparks, Melton, and Dodson competed in Horse Evaluation and Rogers competed in Job … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, Education, Wiley, Youth
Lamar FFA Earns Gold in State Competition
From Charity Stocking Congratulations to the Lamar FFA Chapter for their recent success at the State Career Development Events held on the CSU – Ft. Collins campus this past week. The chapter participated in five events including Horse Judging, Livestock Evaluation, Floriculture, Agronomy, and Ag Mechanics. The Floriculture Team consisted of Callie Brase, Kennadee Oppliger, and Jessie Tecklenburg. The contest consists of plant identification, a comprehensive exam covering general knowledge of floral design and greenhouse use, as well … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Education, Lamar, Youth
Lamar FFA Banquet Set for May 11
The annual Lamar FFA banquet will be held at 6pm, Monday, May 11th at the Lamar Community Building. FFA advisor Charity Stocking asks that you RSVP to her by May 7 at Lamar High School at 336-3488 or email to charity.stocking@lamar.k12.co.us. Lucky’s BBQ will cater the event and the evening will feature fun and entertainment as FFA members recap the highlights of the past school year. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, community, Education, Youth
Talking Ag at LCC and LHS
Elementary age students from the eastern region of Colorado have been learning about agriculture A to Z with the CSU Ag-Fest at Lamar Community College, Thursday, April 28, and the FFA Kid’s Barnyard exhibit Thursday and Friday at Lamar High School. Twenty CSU staff, under the direction of Mick Livingston and Connie Cecil, in charge of CSU Ag-Curriculum projects, was showing 4th through 6th graders, “where food comes from” at the exhibit hosted at the LCC … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Education, Events, Granada, Holly, School, Youth
Lamar FFA Greenhand Degree Ceremony and Hired Hand Auction –Huge Success!
By Reed Marts, Lamar FFA Chapter Reporter Caption: The group of Greenhands features: Swayzee Bellomy, Callie Brase, Logan Bender, Paul Specht, Colin Mahanay, Gabe Salazar, Tyler Trout, Kennadee Oppliger, Michael Spady, Courtney McCorkle, Theresa Butler, and Daniella Villasenor. On Wednesday, March 24th, the Lamar FFA inducted twelve new Greenhand Degree recipients into the record books for their great achievements as first year members. These members are Swayzee Bellomy, Logan Bender, Callie Brase, Theresa Butler, Colin Mahanay, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Education, Youth
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