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Lamar High NHS induction
The National Honor Society at Lamar High School inducted 21 new members on March 19th, 2012. During the past year the group has completed monthly community service projects such as a trick-or-treat street, Thanksgiving treats for MHDC preschoolers, Christmas food baskets and bi-monthly visits to the nursing home. … Read entire article »
Ingle Recognized on PTK All-Colorado Academic Team
(Lamar, Colorado, March 30, 2012) Lamar Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Beta Eta Gamma chapter has selected Kody Ingle as its nomination for the 2012 All-Colorado Academic Team. Ingle was honored at a statewide PTK event in Denver on March 16. In addition to acknowledgement of their achievements in front of family members, state legislators, and college presidents, each member of the PTK All-Colorado Academic Team received a certificate and medallion commemorating their selection … Read entire article »
Lamar Getting Four Day School Week
Lamar School Board members cast a unanimous vote in favor of a four-day school week, starting next fall. The pros outweighed the cons among the board members who said the decision was basically driven by less budgeted revenue over the past several years. Last year, Lincoln Elementary school was closed as a cost cutting measure. The details of scheduling will be worked out by the administration before the start of the next school year. Talara Coen, … Read entire article »
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Recreation Department Master Plan Meeting Set for Wednesday
The Lamar Sports Fourplex, Escondido Park, The Valco ponds, the Willow Creek Caretaker’s House, walking trails, a skateboard park…these and other area recreational outlets will be on the table for public discussion, Wednesday, March 21 at the City Master Plan meeting of the Lamar Recreation Department. Rick Akers, City Leisure Services Director, wants to see a large public turnout next Wednesday at 7pm to get public input on what Lamar residents want to see in their … Read entire article »
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LHS DECA Club Attends State DECA Leadership Conference
The Lamar High School DECA Club traveled to the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs for the State DECA Leadership Conference held Feb. 26-28, 2012. Thirty six students attended the conference which included the opening ceremony, competitions, workshops, dance and closing ceremony. Students competed in individual events, team events and promotional campaign events. Students advanced to the State Competition by placing at District Competition or by writing an eleven page promotional campaign. Each event includes a … Read entire article »
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November Commissioner’s Race is Expanding
Jillane Hixson has announced her candidacy for Prowers County Commissioner, District III, challenging the Republican candidates Roger Stagner and Wendy Buxton-Andrade; for the seat currently held by Gene Milbrand. Ms. Hixson is co-owner/operator of their family farm, three miles south of Lamar, established by her parents Larry and Ethel Hixson; and has deep roots in Prowers County agriculture spanning four generations. Ms. Hixson’s background includes a 28 year career with IBM as a business and financial analyst for … Read entire article »
Filed under: Commissioners, community, County, Featured, Holly, Lamar, News, Politics, School, The Journal Alert
DECA Students Distribute Winter Coats
Christmas came early again this year for numerous Washington and Parkview Elementary school students in Lamar this past Tuesday, December 13. Since October, Lamar High School DECA students have had coat donation sites set up around town for distribution just prior to the holiday break. The drop off sites were at Alco, the Lamar Community Building, Walmart and Safeway. Any adult sized coats were taken to Mary and Martha Pantry for donations. Janell Martin, DECA Advisor, said all … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Education, Lamar, News, School, Weather, Youth
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
DECA Week
As DECA week approached, DECA members rushed to get activities together, signs finished, and food ready. This year DECA week was October 10th through October 13th. DECA week always consist, of festive days, this year’s days were: Movie Monday, Tame Your Tummy Tuesday, Wild Wednesday, and Tough-Enough Thursday. DECA started off its week with “Movie Monday”. Members sold donuts and juice before school in the commons for $1. Staff and students wore their pajamas to school. … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Education, Events, Lamar, School, Youth
Lamar Homecoming, 2011
Click on a picture to see a larger image. Homecoming 2011 has been observed through the week, culminating with the traditional football game on Friday night, as the Savages host Colorado Springs at Savage Stadium. Friday’s top event was the traditional Savages Parade at 2:30pm along Main Street in preparation of the football match up this evening. Lamar defeated CSCS 34-3 in the Conference Game. A number of activities took place through the week for Homecoming, including: … Read entire article »
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Council Questions Need for Train-/-Bus Depot
Known as the Multi Modal System, the Lamar City Council reviewed the increased construction costs of what would be an ARRA funded depot located east of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce offices. With little guaranteed return on an expensive investment, the council decided against taking any action on the FASTER grant and allowed it to slip by for the time being. There were a lot of cons and few pros optioned at the Monday night … Read entire article »
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Lamar City Council Agenda Set for Monday Night Meeting
The public is invited to a reception at 6pm Monday evening, July 25, for newly appointed city administrator Bill Pfeilsticker. The reception will be held in the council chambers until 6:30pm at which time, the council work session will begin. Lisa Nolder, PCDI executive director, will brief the council on the latest business issues from the Prowers County Development Incorporated office. Her presentation will be followed by a brief meeting at 6:50pm of the Lamar … Read entire article »
Savage Musicians ‘Top the Charts’ in State Competition
On Saturday, May 7, music students from Lamar Middle School and from Lamar High School participated in the Music In the Parks Music Festival in Denver. Both bands performed at Ralston High School. The High School Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Bob Seay, was awarded a first place trophy in their division. The Middle School Band, under the direction of Mr. Greg Ludwig, earned a “Superior” rating, the highest rating awarded at music … Read entire article »
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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 Hosts Annual Kiddy Barnyard
Grown-ups, students, seniors and small-fry can make plans to attend the annual Lamar FFA Kiddy Barnyard at the Lamar High School, Thursday and Friday, April 28 and 29. Thursday hours are from 8:30am to 3:30pm and Friday’s session will run from 8am to 2pm. The barnyard is located to the rear of the high school. Large groups should call Charity Stocking for a reservation at 336-3488, ext 3303. Visitors are asked not to bring food or … Read entire article »
LCC Booster Club Banquet this Wednesday
The Lamar Community College Runnin’ Lopes Booster Club will host its third annual Athletic Banquet on Wednesday, April 20th at 6:00 p.m. in the LCC Wellness Center. The banquet will feature two special guests, LCC alumna Michelle Reynolds and Lamar native Scott Elarton. LCC coaches will also give updates on their seasons — complete or in progress. Tickets are on sale at a cost of $12.00 each. The menu includes pork ribs, beef … Read entire article »
Filed under: College, community, Events, Lamar, News, Sports
“Text Me, I’m Dying to Hear from You”
High School Students view the start of a mock exercise The dangers of texting while driving were brought home in dramatic fashion this past Friday morning, April 15, at Lamar High School. A mock car accident resulted in one fatality, the arrest of the teenaged driver and two passenger accident-injuries. Students lined the sidewalk out side the school, watching response teams from Lamar fire and ambulance, Lamar police, state patrol, EMT responders, the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Education, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Youth
Child Safety Concerns Addressed
Seatbelt safety and child safety seat law changes will be discussed this Saturday, April 9, from 9am to Noon at the Lamar Community Building. Cheryl Gilmore said Colorado has made changes in booster seat laws and recommended changes in rear-facing safety seats, and these and other subjects will be discussed at the public session. Gilmore said kid-oriented displays will entertain youngsters during the meeting, and parents can register to win a $20 Safeway gift card and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Education, Events, Public Safety
Lamar Invitational Track Meet, Team Results
The weather remained brisk this past Saturday, March 26, for the annual Lamar Invitational Track meet at Savage Stadium, a pleasant change from the track meets the past couple of years when temperatures barely climbed into the 50s. The Limon girls led the pack of competitors, racking up 93 points for a first place finish. They were followed by host team Lamar with 86 points. Third place went to Peyton with 63 and Florence … Read entire article »
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