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LiveWell Prowers County Outlines 2014 Goals
Updates on the Prowers County Health Needs Assessment, diversify a common agenda among health groups, seek volunteers for community leadership groups, develop youth oriented projects, initiate a bicycle ownership program with the Project HOPE Center and help secure local funding to purchase age appropriate playground equipment. This is an overview of what a […]
Bent’s Fort Chapter Annual Meeting
The Bent’s Fort Chapter Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the John K. Rawlings Heritage Center and Museum, 560 Bent Avenue in Las Animas, CO. The general business meeting which will include the announcement of upcoming treks and activities for 2014 will begin at 10:00 AM followed by a delicious catered […]
Comedy Night Returns to the Eagles January 31, 2014
The Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers, Two for the Road Entertainment and the Lamar Eagles are hosting another Great night of comedy at the Lamar Eagles Aerie in Lamar, CO. It will start with a meal of spaghetti with meat sauce, salad and garlic bread prepared by the Lamar Eagles from 6:00 PM to 7:00 […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of January 6, 2014
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of January 6, 2014 The Wedding Planners of Butternut Creek by Jane Myers Perrine Strait of Hormuz by T. Davis Bunn – Large Print Dangerous Passage #1 Southern crimes series by Lisa Harris – Large Print The Governess of Highland Hall by Carrie Turansky – Large Print […]
Winners Selected in Holly Commercial Club Holiday Lighting Contest
This year’s winners in the Holly Commercial Club’s annual Christmas lighting contest have been announced. The judging was held in Holly on Tuesday, December 17th. Prizes were $100 for first place and $50 for second place in each of the three categories. Original 1st – Bill & Shawna Kissell 2nd – Casey […]
Prowers Lodging Panel Helps Fund Local Retail Map
The Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel approved a $1,000 request from Lamar Partnership Incorporated to help finance the printing of a shopping directory map for Lamar. The 11 by 17 inch color-coded map provides a guide to retail outlets within the city. Restaurants, media outlets, fuel and convenience stores, entertainment, schools, medical facilities and other […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of December 16, 2013
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of December 16, 2013 Wings by Jane Yolen The Quest by Nelson DeMille the Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss Remnants of Murder #5 Southern Sewing Circle by Elizabeth Lynn Casey – Large print The Shadow Lamp #4: Bright Empires series by Steve Lawhead A Terrible Love […]
Don’t Wine, Dine and Drive This Holiday Party Season
Coloradans urged to celebrate responsibly STATEWIDE — As sleigh bells start ringing and holiday celebrations begin throughout Colorado, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is once again teaming up with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and law enforcement agencies across the state to boost DUI enforcement. Holiday celebrations are commonplace in early December, leading to […]
Holly Commercial Club Meeting Minutes
The Holly Commercial Club members held their final meeting of the year on Wednesday, December 4, at the Holly Methodist Church. The community Christmas Home Lighting Contest will be held this year on Tuesday, December 17. The categories will be religious, original and novelty themes. The first place winner will receive $450 in prizes with […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of December 9, 2013
Added to the Library Collection the Week of December 9, 2013 The Hit by David Baldacci – Audiobook Trapped: a Private Justice novel by Irene Hannon – Large Print Christmas at Harmony Hill: A Shaker story by Ann H. Gabhart – Large Print Chasing Hope by Kathryn Cushman – Large Print The Death of Santini: […]
Craft Nights Successful at the Lamar Public Library
It is our mission to create a space where community members feel comfortable and have fun creating new and interesting things. The library is also becoming a place to collaborate and share ideas that will enhance our community and inspire future projects. We believe by being creative our community will grow stronger and add value […]
Frigid Temps for Parade of Lights
Cold temperatures reduced the number of sidewalk viewers for the annual Parade of Lights in Lamar this past Friday, December 6. Most visitors downtown were either in their cars along Main Street or inside a business where they could watch in warmth. Chamber of Commerce board members made a last-minute change of plans by having […]
LiveWell Prowers County Reviews Successful Year
“Now that we’ve become more visible through our community oriented events, we’re really gaining momentum,” was the way Emily Nieschburg summarized the past year for the LiveWell Prowers County Health Coalition. A luncheon meeting recapped some of the goals the organization attained through 2013 and focused on what can be done in 2014. Nieschburg […]
10th Annual Fantasy Tree Provides Entertainment & Funding
The tally isn’t official yet, but almost $9,000 has been collected so far from the November 23 Fantasy Tree Celebration held at the Lamar Elks Lodge. Lisa Thomas, committee chairman, said the group hoped they could reach the $10,000 level in honor of their tenth year. The funds come from the annual auction of decorated […]
Southeast Colorado Arts Council Receives Viaero Donation
Viaero Wireless, one of the corporate sponsors from this September’s Pedal the Plains bicycle event, donated $500 to Southeast Colorado Arts Council this past Tuesday, December 03, at the Viaero Store on East Olive Street in Lamar. Sarah Hutt, Marketing Events Coordinator for Viaero, presented the check to Rose Ann Yates, President of the […]
Snowy and Cold for 47th Two Shot this Week
The National Weather Service in Pueblo is predicting southeast Colorado will see high temperatures only in the teens and a chance of snow towards the end of the week. The hunters coming to Lamar for the 47th Annual Southeast Colorado Celebrity Goose Hunt will need to dress warmly. Hunters from across the country, including […]
Lamar to Host Canyons & Plains Annual Meeting
Canyons & Plains of Southeast Colorado will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Prowers County Annex Building, 1001 S. Main Street in Lamar, Colo. The meeting will be followed by lunch at Becky’s Restaurant located at 105 Lee Avenue. Anyone interested is invited; you do […]
Added to the Library Collection Week of November 25, 2013
ADDED TO THE LIBRARY COLLECTION WEEK OF NOVEMBER 25, 2013 New Titles Title Author Grown ups 2 [videorecording] / Columbia Pictures ; Happy Madison Production ; written by Fred Wolf & Adam Sandler & Tim Herlihy ; producers, Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo ; director, Dennis Dugan. From the earth to the moon Verne, Jules […]
CPW Reaches Out to Young Archers Inspired by “The Hunger Games”
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering expanded opportunities to young archers in conjunction with the premier of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. As part of this effort, the agency is launching a new advertising campaign that promotes archery programs during the movie premier. “We’ve seen a tremendous increase in the popularity of archery […]
New Chairman Elected to the CO State Fair Board of Authority
PUEBLO, Colo. – Arthur Bosworth II, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Colorado State Fair Board of Authority. Bosworth, 70, replaces Vince Vigil, who was term limited after 16 years on the board, 12 years as its chairman. “Vince Vigil has been an integral part of the State Fair and has […]