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Girl Scouts Visit Juniper Village Residents
Juniper Village at Lamar was pleased to have the Senior Girl Scouts in their building on Saturday, November 16th. Together, the Girl Scouts and residents made turkey pins out of flowers and construction paper. Some ladies really got into the craft by not only making a pin but also a cute centerpiece for their dining […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of November 18, 2013
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of November 18 Possession #5: Fallen Angels by J. R. Ward The October list: a novel in reverse by Jeffery Deaver After Dead: Sookie Stackhouse Southern vampire mystery by Charlaine Harris Doing Hard Time #27: Stone Barrington novel by Stuart Woods The Stranger You Know by Andrea […]
Capacity Crowd for Clare Dunn and Farm/City Banquet
The music of Clare Dunn, southeast Colorado songstress, helped pack the Lamar Community Building for the annual Farm/City Banquet, sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Congress this past Friday, November 15. The event has been highlighted over the past years by various entertainers who serve as a capstone for the night’s festivities. Friday […]
Concert Funding Request Okayed by Lodging Panel
Marketing and contract fees totaling $11,000 for the annual Kick-Off Concert for the Sand and Sage Round-Up were approved by the Prowers Lodging Panel during their monthly meeting, Tuesday, November 19. The request is for the same amount as last year, according to Brandon Sherwood, who represented the Prowers County Fair Board who organizes […]
Former Lamar Resident Author Dianne E. Butts Coming to Brew Unto Others Saturday November 30th
Lamar, CO—November 30— Former Lamar resident author and screenwriter Dianne E. Butts will bring her five books to Lamar’s Brew Unto Others Saturday November 30th. Since she lived in Lamar from 1992 – 2000, Dianne has written five books with a sixth releasing next month and a contribution to a collaborative novel also releasing next […]
Holly Commercial Club, November 6, 2013 Meeting
Guests for the Wednesday monthly meeting included: Lance Benninghoff, PCDI Executive Director; Bryce Thacker of the Holly Medical Clinic; Anne Marie Crampton and Jenna Randle of Lamar Community College. The Treasurer’s monthly report showed a year to date profit of $2,066.28. The Holly Shopper P & L for October reflected a profit of […]
Honkers Comedy Night and Halloween Party a Big Success!
Lamar, CO (November 13, 2013) – Friday, November 1st, the Lamar Chamber of Commerce Honkers, Two for the Road Entertainment and the Lamar Eagles hosted another great night of comedy at the Lamar Eagles Aerie in Lamar, CO. Following a dinner of a tasty pulled pork sandwich provided by the Lamar Eagles, the three talented […]
Bent’s New Fort Site Dedication – Santa Fe Trail Wayside Grand Opening
Post Modern Company had the great honor of an invitation to the October 19th Dedication Ceremony of the new Santa Fe Trail Site – Bent’s New Fort! It was a dream came true for Santa Fe Trail fans when the site of Bent’s New Fort near Lamar opened to the public. In 1849, William Bent […]
Mary Marble Chivington Post Office Presentation at Big Timbers Museum
Mary Marble of rural Lamar recently presented a program for The Prowers County Historical Society at Big Timbers Museum about the history of the town of Chivington and her many years as Postmaster there. She was surprised when the post office window and facade that she had worked behind all those many years was revealed […]
Drought Continues to Factor in Pheasant/Quail Hunting
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists say lingering effects of a two-year drought have significantly affected pheasant populations across eastern Colorado, setting up challenging conditions for upland bird hunters who take to the field for this Saturday’s opener. “Location will be very critical to hunting success again this year,” said Ed Gorman, small game manager for […]
SECCI Receives Contributions from Oktoberfest Beer-Brats & Boobies Run
The membership group of “Beers and Brats for Boobies” presented a check to Cathy Buxton of Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative for $5,200, the proceeds from the Oktoberfest 5K run in Lamar. SECCI was created by a group of cancer survivors in 2000, to help pay for transportation and some medical expenses for local residents in […]
CPW Thanks Boaters As Inspection Stations Close For the Season
DENVER – The effort to stop the spread of harmful Aquatic Nuisance Species continued successfully during the 2013 boating season. Watercraft inspection and decontaminations stations were available at more than 75 locations across the state this year including 41 Colorado Parks and Wildlife stations. Colorado Parks and Wildlife and their numerous partners performed more than […]
Operation Stockings for Soldiers
Help send our troops a little taste of home for the holiday season. Peacock Funeral home is proud to announce their 3rd Annual Stockings for Soldiers. From now until November 22, 2013 you may stop by Peacock Funeral Home located at 209 South 4th Street to pick-up a Free Christmas Stocking to take […]
Winning entries for the 2013 SECAG Autumn Art Show
The Artist Reception and Presentation of Awards for the annual Southeast Colorado Arts Guild Autumn Art Show was held Thursday, October 24 from 6 pm to 8 pm, at the Shore Arts Center. The artists and public enjoyed wine and cheese, the Take Five Jazz Ensemble and of course the wonderful art on display. It […]
Reflections from a Pumpkin’s Eye
It was a perfect night for Halloween this year. A warm sunny day that turned into a cool evening and once the sun went out of the sky, it became chilly. You could step on dry, crunchy leaves underfoot and there was just enough of a night time breeze to send some of them tumbling […]
Bargains Rule for Moonlight Madness
Moonlight Madness fans enjoyed perfect weather this past Thursday evening, whether roaming the streets of downtown Lamar in search of a bargain, doing a little trick or treating in various stores, or gazing at the artistry on display at the Shore Arts Center. The annual event featured dress up time for adults and kids with […]
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of October 20, 2013
Added to the Library Collection for the Week of October 20, 2013 Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen The Officer and the Secret #3: Semper Fi series by Jeanette Murray Bleeding Edge by Thomas Pynchon Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen Through the Zombie Glass #2: White Rabbit Chronicles by Gena Showalter Carly’s Voice: Breaking Through […]
Winning entries for the 2013 SECAG Autumn Art Show
Hours to view the show are from 1 pm to 6 pm Tuesday – Friday, October 22 – 25 at the Shore Arts Center, in downtown Lamar. Maya Avina, a Professor of Art at CSU-Pueblo was the Judge for this year’s Autumn Art Show at the Shore Art Center. The Artist Reception and Presentation of Awards […]
Colorado Poet Laureate to Visit Lamar Public Library
David Mason of Colorado Springs is the Poet Laureate of Colorado. Mason is an accomplished poet and he serves as the co-director of the creative writing program at Colorado College. As the Poet Laureate, Mason serves as an advocate for poetry and literacy at several events each year including presenting the opening poem for the […]
CPW Presents Deer 101 Seminar
ROCKY FORD, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a one-day introduction to deer hunting on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Rocky Ford Bird Farm. The annual Deer 101 program is designed for participants of all ages interested in learning more about hunting mule deer. Youth and women hunters are encouraged to attend. Wildlife […]