RSSArchive for April 7th, 2011

Asbestos for Holly Landfill & Prairie Dogs Concern Town Board

Asbestos for Holly Landfill & Prairie Dogs Concern Town Board

Marsha Willhite, Holly town Administrator, informed the town trustees that the landfill will be able to accept asbestos under the regulations set up by the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. She said the inspection looks good for friable asbestos to be deposited after several steps have been met including: amending the landfill operations plan, […]

Tea and Travels, Downtown Lamar

Tea and Travels, Downtown Lamar

Something new this season,  a Progressive Spring Tea will be held from 12pm to 5pm, Thursday, April 14 at various downtown stores in Lamar. Open to the public, you’re invited to begin your travels at Thoughts in Bloom for directions and your first necessary item for the tea.  Each stop at a participating store earns […]

Pedal Power Comes to Lamar

Pedal Power Comes to Lamar

Bicycle enthusiasts can test their mettle on the Enchanted Forest Century, a 100 mile ride between Lamar and Springfield Saturday, April 30.  The event, co-sponsored by Ron Farmer LLC and the Lamar Chamber of Commerce offers a 100 mile, 75 or 50 mile event with a rolling start between 6am and 10am.  A 10 mile […]

Colorado Division of Wildlife

Bait Your Hook, and Throw Your Line, the Day is Sunny, the Fishing’s Fine

It’s a day of free fishing, Saturday, April 16 from 10am to 2pm, courtesy of the Division of Wildlife.  Residents of Lamar, Holly, Carlton, Bristol and Granada can fish for free, but 16 years or older will need a current fishing license.   Lunch will be provided too. Poles and bait will be provided for kids […]

Lamar Community College

LCC Completing Accreditation Renewal

Final action will be taken next week for Lamar Community College to receive its three-year accreditation renewal.  Lamar Community College president John Marrin is one of four persons from the college who will present the final paperwork to the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.  Marrin said he expects […]

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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 […]