The national search for a president for Lamar Community College began in March 2016. A search committee comprised of college, community and system representatives has been working to screen and conduct preliminary interviews of applicants in order to identify those most suited to be considered for the role of president. Current President John Marrin will be retiring from LCC on July 31, 2016.
11:00 am HS Track @ Springfield Bus leaves at 8 am
Wed May 4
Elementary Field Day @ Cheyenne Wells Bus leaves at 7:45 am
Friday May 6
Senior Community Carnival
JH Track @Cheyenne Wells. Bus leaves @ 7:45 am
Mon May 9
JH Track @ Grananda Bus leaves at 8 am
Thurs May 12
JH/HS Field Trip to Colorado Springs
Fri May 13
Trey Eder
Eads High School
Athletic Director, Coach, Physical Ed.
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, The Denver Post Community Foundation and presenting sponsor Viaero Wireless have announced the route for the 2016 Pedal The Plains Bicycle Tour. Now in its fifth year, an estimated 1,000 riders will spin through southeast Colorado covering 151 miles over the course of 3 days. From September 16-18, participants will visit the host communities of Ordway, Fowler and La Junta, while touring a number of scenic, historical and agricultural stops along the way.
John Martin Reservoir (currently about 9200 acres)
By Chris Sorensen
Daytime temperatures continue a cooling trend ahead of an incoming storm system that will bring rain to the area by Thursday night.
Wednesday’s high will be around 60 for Kiowa County, with mid- to lower 50s through the weekend. Overnight lows will mainly be in the 30s.
An upper low pressure system moving toward the four corners area by Friday is expected to bring snow to higher elevations of the southern mountains by Thursday and rain across the southeast plains.
Lamar Community College will host its 77th Annual Commencement on Saturday, May 7, 2016, at the LCC Wellness Center. Over 230 degree or certificate-seeking students are eligible to walk in this year’s commencement ceremony, including fall 2015 graduates as well as spring and summer 2016 candidates for graduation. The ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00 am. No tickets are required for admittance.
By Delisa Weeks
Kiowa County Clerk and Recorder
ELECTION INFORMATION:
Current physical and mailing address needs to be correct for Voter Registration.
Colorado elections are mail ballot delivery elections; so ballots will be mailed to all eligible electors:
By Chris Sorensen
With the onset of warmer weather, annual spring cleaning often includes clearing out sheds, out buildings, recreational vehicles and other areas used by rodents as winter shelter – and that brings the potential for exposure to hantavirus. Even an occupied home can potentially be contaminated with droppings and urine carrying Hantavirus.
By Doris Lessenden
“Life is short, Live it to the fullest. It has an expiration date” shared by Lawrence Oswald formerly of Kit Carson.
