Archive for June 24th, 2012
Big Timbers History Corner #8 – Lamar, CO, The Land of Milk and Money
I sure wish I knew the story behind this item loaned to the Big Timbers collection by Thomas Nidey. We think perhaps it was a reference to the old condensed milk factory, possibly displayed on their trucks? Still funny after all these years. Speaking of money, Big Timbers Museum doesn’t ask for much. Admission is […]
Girls Represent Wrangler Gymnasts in Competitions
Rebecca Henderson of Lamar recently competed as an Optional B level gymnast at two Colorado E.A.G.L.E.S. USAG gymnastics meets. She represented the Wrangler Gymnasts of Wild West Athletics. The TIGAR Summer Safari meet was held on May 19th where Rebecca had an all-around score of 35.95 earning her 5th place in the senior division. At […]
Indiana Bones visits Lamar Public Library
Indiana Bones (aka Mike McCartney) had the rapt attention of the children who took part in last Tuesday’s summer reading activity. Indiana Bones, combines history, archeology, paleontology, action, adventure and puppetry with ancient legends, mythology and folklore as he thrills and educates audiences with his unique storytelling abilities. Storyteller Indiana Bones, “Keeper of Legends” is […]
