Employers in Colorado added 1,500 nonfarm payroll jobs from July to August for a total of 2,740,500 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. There was no change in private sector payroll jobs and government increased 1,500. July estimates were revised up to 2,739,000, and the over the month increase from June to July was 4,500 rather than the originally estimated 2,800.
This week at Lamar Theatre
September 24: waffles, sausage, apple juice, V-8, milk, fruit
September 25: cinnamon rolls, grape juice, V-8, milk, fruit
September 26: muffins, yogurt, orange juice, V-8, milk, fruit
September 27: French toast, ham, Apple juice, V8, milk, fruit
September 24: nachos, Spanish rice, cinnamon rolls, milk, pineapple, fruit and salad bar
Lamar Community College will celebrate the completion of its new Learning Garden with a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, September 20, at 10:30 a.m. The celebration is open to the public and will include light refreshments.
The Learning Garden, located on the grounds just south of the Betz Technology Center, was made possible by a grant from the Colorado Garden Foundation and the hard work of students and faculty in the Agriculture, Construction Trades, and Renewable Energy programs.
Teacher In service Day
6:00 pm PCC Meeting
6:00 pm Informational Meeting for Mill Levy- Prairie Pines
4:30 pm JH & HS Volleyball @ Eads
3:00 pm JH Volleyball @ McClave
HS KB @ Swink
5:00 pm HS Volleyball @ Karval vs Genoa Hugo
Scholastic Book Fair Oct 1-Oct 5
2:30 pm JH Vball HERE vs Alta Vista
Dick and I would like to wish our son Tom a very happy 48th birthday today. I know it was a happy one because the Broncos and the Rockies won today. Also, our granddaughter Mikyla will be 17 on Tuesday. Happy Birthday Ky!!
Robert and Marilyn Hopkins were here last week to help get the wheat drilling done.
Rowdy Grubb of Tribune spent the weekend with his good friend, Layton Hopkins.
Sherell Stum's niece and husband from Texas were guests of Linly and Sherell this past weekend.
Cargill Meat Solutions in Fort Morgan is recalling 132,606 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O26, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Wednesday.
The ground beef items were produced and packaged June 21, 2018. The following products are subject to recall:
Hot and dry weather accelerated crop maturity and harvest activities last week, according to the Mountain Region Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, USDA.
Northwestern counties received no moisture, and new fires were reported. In northeastern counties, winter wheat planting slowed slightly due to dry conditions. Reporters noted early sugar beet harvest was also underway and millet harvest progressed well last week. Livestock were reportedly in good condition, with producers starting to wean calves.
The South Fork of the Rio Grande River provides some of the best fishing opportunities in Colorado. With nearly 20 miles of award-winning Gold Medal Waters, the South Fork boasts a world-class aquatic habitat for fishermen of all ages and skillsets to enjoy. Fish for trout of all sizes, from small brook trout to trophy-sized rainbows. When enjoying the South Fork’s fishing opportunities, however, note that anyone 16 years of age or older must have a valid fishing license.
