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Added to the Lamar Library Collection – Week of July 17, 2015
ADDED TO THE LIBRARY COLLECTION WEEK OF JULY 17, 2015 ADULT FICTION Miracle at Augusta by James Patterson Tom Clancy under Fire by Grant Blackwood Radiant Angel by Nelson DeMille The Rumor by Elin Hilderbrand Day Four by Sarah Lotz Seveneves by Neal Stephenson The Fateful Lightning#4: a novel of the Civil War […]
Beer is on the Menu for the Sand and Sage Fair
The Lamar City Council voted unanimously in favor of the special events permit request allowing beer to be served during the August fair at the Prowers County Fairgrounds. The request was made by the Sand and Sage Fair Board following a public hearing during the council’s regular meeting, Monday, July 13. Essentially it was a […]
Two Ball Fields Done, Two Closer to Completion
Work has been steadily progressing to complete the final two softball fields at the Lamar Sportsplex ever since a final GoCO grant was approved for the City this past spring. Last week, work was underway to place the final sets of field lights for the third and fourth ball parks. Each post will hold a […]
Come Hunt with CPW
DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife over-the-counter (OTC) and over-the-counter with caps (bear and elk) licenses go on sale online, in person, and by phone, Tuesday, July 21, at 9 a.m. “A valid license is an important step in planning your hunt this and every year in Colorado,” said Henrietta Turner, CPW’s license manager. “A […]
Holly Commercial Club Reviews Bluegrass Festival
Members of the Holly Commercial Club discussed last month’s annual Bluegrass Festival, which was another success for the region. The Bluegrass dinner served 75 people on Friday which resulted in some leftover food. Tracie Kalma was able to make a profit on the resale which helped eliminate some of the overhead expenses. Profits from the […]
High Water Returns to John Martin Reservoir
HASTY, Colo. – The wet Colorado spring at John Martin Reservoir has allowed something that hasn’t been seen for quite a while: high water levels. That means it’s a great time to visit the park. There’s plenty of room for boating in the reservoir that now spans roughly nine miles long and two miles wide. […]
By Bikes or By Feet, June 24 is a Morning Treat
A lot of breakfast was served to over 100 persons who attended the annual Bike to Work Day event at the Lamar Community Building. Matt Neuhold, said, “We easily went through 15 pounds of bacon for the crowd and I usually base this year’s grocery purchase against what we did last year, so we had […]
Officers Focus On Boating Under the Influence During Operation Dry Water, June 26-28
LITTLETON, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office joins Operation Dry Water June 26 to 28, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence. During this three-day weekend, officers will be on the water reminding boaters about […]
Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center Recognized
The Prowers County Commissioners presented staff members of the Welcome Home Child and Family Development Center on Savage Avenue in Lamar with a certificate of appreciation for being selected for the Annual People’s Choice Award for their Excellence in Daycare 2015. Commissioner Henry Schnabel thanked Center Director, Jill Hopper and her staff for the work […]
(Updated with End of the Line Arena Awards ) Slipping into Summer Cowboy Style
We enjoyed heat and humidity this past Saturday, as folks around Granada and Bristol gathered to celebrate their annual Granada-Bristol Days celebration. The Lamar VFW Honor Guard led the way for the annual parade through Granada, leading residents out to the park where they could enjoy a day of activities, including the annual alumni gathering […]
Family Fun Day Set for Saturday June 27 at Willow Creek Park
Members of the LiveWell Prowers County Coalition and volunteers are ready to host hundreds of kids and parents at this year’s Family Fun Day at Willow Creek Park. Events are planned to begin at 9am with a family run/run/walk/ride with free tee shirts to the first 100 kids who take part. A bike rodeo will […]
City Council Schedules Public Hearing for Sand and Sage Beer Garden
The Lamar City Council set July 13 as the date for a public hearing for the Prowers County Fairboard. Members are requesting a special events permit to host a beer garden during some events at the Sand and Sage Fair in August. The council also held a public hearing for a special event permit for […]
Protect Colorado: Burn Your Firewood Where You Buy It
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – With summer approaching, many people will be packing up the tent and sleeping bags to enjoy all of Colorado’s great camping locations, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture reminds outdoor enthusiasts to leave their firewood at home. “Moving firewood across the state can contribute to tree mortality,” said Jeanne Ring, CDA’s cooperative […]
Colorado Employment Situation for May 2015
Employers in Colorado added 4,900 nonfarm payroll jobs from April to May for a total of 2,514,500 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs increased 4,400 and government increased 500. According to the survey of households, the unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in May to 4.3 percent. […]
GoCO Makes Major Grant for Lamar Loop
There’s a lot of work to be done to start the 7.3 mile Lamar Loop, a walking trail that will encompass most of the city, but now the money is there to get the job moving. Emily Nieschburg, coordinator for Healthy Places in Lamar and LiveWell Prowers County, said the Summit meeting at Amache Farms […]
Great Entertainment at Holly Bluegrass Festival
A combination of great weather, free music, food and entertainment for the family are the prime ingredients for two days of fun this past weekend for the 13th Annual Holly Bluegrass Festival. The town of Holly rolls out the red carpet each second weekend in June to host the only free bluegrass music festival in […]
Added to the Lamar Library Collection – Week of June 10, 2015
ADDED TO THE LIBRARY COLLECTION WEEK OF JUNE 10, 2015 CHILDREN NON-FICTION Deep Sea Fisherman by Nick Gordon Let’s Cook with Popcorn! by Nancy Tuminelly Sports Therapist by Geoffrey M. Horn 13 Art Illusions Children Should Know by Sulke Vry Roller Coasters by Jim Brush Extreme Survival by Jim Brush Extreme Sports by […]
Wheels in Motion Bike Clinic Open for Business
Flat tire, loose spokes, sprung sprocket??? Help is on the way, now that the youth-led, Wheels in Motion bike and skateboard clinic is open for business in downtown Lamar. A grand opening to mark the event was held Friday, June 12 at the shop at the corner of Main and Olive Streets, the former PCDI […]
Independence Adventure Camp Coming to Lamar
Independence Adventure Camp Southeast Area—Colorado State University Prowers County Extension is hosting the first annual Independence Adventure Camp June 29 through July 1 for ages 8-13 at the Sand & Sage Fairgrounds in Lamar, Colo. Extension has partnered with Prowers County Environmental Health, NRCS, 4-H Council, and many other community organizations to teach campers how […]
Cowboy Up at the Wagons in Granada
Area residents can enjoy the aroma of a chuck wagon fire and outdoor cooking at the annual Cowboy Up at the Wagons event, Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21st at the End of the Line Arena at Camp Amache in Granada. The event is sponsored by the Santa Fe Trail Cookers and Arena Dust, […]