Archive for August 13th, 2012
Big Timbers History Corner #15 – Highway Sign
This old style highway sign is made of enamel over metal, kind of like your Grandma’s roasting pans. It marked Highway 89 and was probably placed at or near that road’s junction with Highway 50, as the arrow and mileage direct you westward to Lamar and Las Animas. Highway 89 had an interesting life. It […]
Lamar Community Well Represented During President’s Swing Trip Through the State
Colorado is definitely one of the important swing states in this year’s election. President Barack Obama made four visits here last week over two days. He spoke to a crowd of approximately 3500 people at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo on Thursday, August 9th. Besides the usual media announcements before the event, organizers reached […]
Letter to the Editor: 14U Host Family Thanks
August 9, 2012 I just wanted you to know, as the coordinator of housing for the 14U Regional Babe Ruth tournament, how well my son got along with his host parents while in Lamar. Gene and Sharon Cruikshank were the nicest, most accommodating and friendly hosts that we could have asked for. My son, Ryan […]
Lamar All Stars Post Win in Series
Midwest Plains 8, Ohio Valley 7 After seven lead changes in Saturday’s game at Fenway Park, Midwest Plains (Lamar, Colo.) finally pulled out an 8-7 win over Ohio Valley (Mattoon, Ill.). Midwest Plains finally managed to grab the lead after an RBI single by Andres Guevara in the sixth inning. Midwest Plains came out swinging, […]
Sand and Sage Fair Parade Results & Pix
The Annual Sand and Sage Fair Parade was held this past Saturday, August 11, on a sunny, warm day. Entries lined up along South Main Street for the annual northerly route and passed crowds of people lining the streets for a glimpse of the float entries, perhaps a candy toss coming their way and a […]
Lamar RE-2 Board Meets Prior to Start of New School Year
The new season begins August 16 for the Lamar School District, and the RE-2 board of directors will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, August 13. Some items will focus on the new year including approval for several from the Consent Agenda: the fuel bid for 2-12-2013, Student Handbooks for Parkview Elementary and Middle Schools, […]
Holly Sales Tax Increase on November Ballot
The November 6 general election is less than 90 days away. Along with a potential new President or Prowers County Commissioners, Holly voters will be asked to decide on a sale tax increase. According to Holly Mayor, Brad Simon, “The Board of Trustees has given notice to the county clerk to conduct a coordinated November […]
