Author Archive for KL
Juniper Village at Lamar Resident Mayree Dougherty Wins Arkansas Valley Silver Queen Crown for 2014
This past Wednesday, August 13, 2014, Mayree Dougherty, at 111 years old, from Lamar, Colorado won this honor. Mayree wowed the judges with her life events and her pretty smile. William Bishop, also a resident of Lamar, won Runner up for the kings crown. William is a great personality and told jokes while helping Mayree […]
SDS Hosts Get Together for Softball Team
Every year Southeastern Developmental Services (SDS) gets a softball team together that consists of clients, staff and family members that are willing and able to play. This is an activity that the organization’s clients love to do. Each year they host an end of year softball ball party and pass out awards for players, fans and coaches. […]
Dr. Charles Kelley Retirement Reception Planned
Dr. Charles Kelley, Lamar, is happy to introduce to the public, Dr. Jacob Mackey, who is assuming his dental practice. After practicing dentistry for 48 years (41 years in Lamar), Dr. Kelley retired on July 31. Dr. Mackey is originally from Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from Arizona State University in 2008. He then attended the […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of August 11
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of August 11, 2014 Biography The Mockingbird Next Door: life with Harper Lee by Marja Mills Big Little Man: In search of my Asian Self by Alex Tizon Bulletproof Vest: the ballad of an outlaw and his daughter by Maria Venegas Beloved Strangers: a memoir by Maria […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 7, 2014
Lacey Montez and Logan Stecklein of Lamar are happy to announce the birth of their daughter. Jasmyne Monroe Stecklein was born at 6:37pm on August 2, 2014. She weighed 6 lb 4 oz and measured 19 inches in length. She joins her new siblings Jayden and Jordan Montez. Her grandparents are Monica Aguilera and Rosa […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of August 4, 2014
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of August 4, 2014 Adult Nonfiction Calculus for the forgetful : how to understand more and memorize less by Wojciech K. Kosek The olive and the caper : adventures in Greek cooking by Susanna Hoffman Design ideas for decks & patios by Heidi Tyline King Design Ideas for Decks […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 5, 2015
Shea and Matthew Reinhardt of Wiley are the proud new parents of a baby girl. Nora Gene Reinhardt was born at 4:06am on July 31, 2014. She weighed 7 lb 13 oz and measured 20.5 inches in length. She joins her new siblings Lylah and Royce. Her grandparents are Dave & Julie Esgar of Wiley […]
PMC Birth Announcements August 4, 2015
Mittie and Matthew Helm of Wiley are happy to welcome a little boy to their family. Uriah Cash Helm was born at 8:48am on July 25, 2014. He weighed 6 lb 9 oz and measured 20 inches in length. Uriah is the couple’s first child. Congratulations to Mittie and Matthew on your new arrival! Joelene […]
Fire Department Incident Reports August 4, 2014
Sunday, July 20 At 1:22 pm on July 20, fire personnel were dispatched to a road freight or transport vehicle fire located at 100 South Main Street in Lamar. Specifically, fire personnel were called to the scene for a semi with its brakes on fire. Upon arrival, fire crew found light smoke coming from the […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of July 28, 2014
Added to the Library Collection for Week of July 28, 2014 Children Non Fiction The Jaguar by Lynn M. Stone Ocean by Miranda MacQuitty What are Solids, Liquids, and Gasses? by Richard Spilsbury Puerto Rico by Erin Foley Giant Tortoise Adventure by Tina Gallo Snow Day!: Lalaloopsy Jenne Siimon Juvenile Fiction Summer of the Monkeys […]
Join the Free Come Alive Outside Challenge
By Lacey Mann, CSU 4-H Extension Agent, Bent & Prowers Counties Southeast Area—Bent County 4-H has partnered with Come Alive Outside (CAO) challenge in an effort to get our community members out moving. The Bent County 4-H Council is hosting a 1.5 mile run/walk and 50 yard dash contest on Friday, August 1 at the […]
Lamar Re-2 School District Registration for 2014-2015
The district will be holding registration for all schools (MHDC Preschool, Parkview Elementary, Washington Elementary, Lamar Middle School, Lamar High School and Alta Vista Charter School) at the Community Building on Tuesday, August 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, August 6th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information you can […]
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks 5 – Displaying Clothing
Yard sales are a great way to pass on clothing that you no longer need or want. Many yard sales have a large quantity of clothing for sale, but it may take a little organization and creative display to help sell those clothes. Some customers may only be looking for something particular and may assume […]
Fallen Wildlife Officer’s Fundraiser Brings in Thousands for His Children’s Fund
DENVER – The Colorado Wildlife Employee Protective Association honored the memory of fallen Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s District Wildlife Manager Jon Wangnild by hosting hundreds of people, including 140 competitors, at the The Jon Wangnild Memorial Sporting Clays Shoot, June 29 in Brighton. The fundraiser brought in approximately $20,000 to be placed in a trust […]
PMC Birth Announcement July 18, 2014
Tanya Gentz and Tyson Wright of Lamar are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Asalynn Ariah Gentz. Asalynn was born at 6:06 am on July 15, 2014. She weighed 7 lb 14 oz and measured 20.5 inches in length. Her grandparents are Kellie Dewey, Tim & Kim Stegman, and Raelynn Taft. Congratulations to […]
PMC Birth Announcements July 15, 2014
Andrea Lewis and Brandon Trumble of Lamar are happy to welcome a new addition to their family. Their son Owen Anthony Trumble was born at 7:48 pm on July 8, 2014. He weighed 7 lb 6 oz and measured 21 inches in length. He joins his sister Pixie Lynn. His grandparents are David & Vicki […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of July 14, 2014
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of July 14, 2014 Juvenile Fiction Home Court by Amar’e Stoudemire Kickoff by Tiki Barber Adult Fiction Married by Morning by Lisa Kleypas Adult Fiction – Large Print The Baron’s Honourable Daughter by Lynn Morris Thankful #2: Return series by Shelley Shepard Gray Fair Play by Deeanne […]
PMC Birth Announcements July 10, 2014
Jessica Willhite and Alan Lendsey of Campo are the proud new parents of a baby girl. Addilyn Ruby Lendsey was born at 1:24am on June 26, 2014. She weighed 7 lb 15.5 oz and measured 20.75 inches in length. Paula & David Willhite are Addilyn’s grandparents. Congratulations to Jessica and Alan on the birth of […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of July 7, 2014
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of July 7, 2014 Early Reader Sidekick City Elementary by Art Baltazar Where’s Oddball? by Mary Hogan The Sky is Falling by Betty Miles Children – Non Fiction Amazing Elephants by Charlotte Guillain Spinosaurus and Other Dinosaurs and Reptiles from the Upper Cretaceous by David West The […]
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks 4 – Miscellaneous Prep Tips
There are plenty of potential problems that are easy to overlook when preparing for your yard sale. Below are three things to keep in mind that should help make your sale run more smoothly. First, put away anything you aren’t willing to sell. This may seem like a no-brainer, but it is easy to overlook […]