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Local Fireworks Funding Needed
This year’s 4th of July fireworks display at the Prowers County Fairgrounds will go on as scheduled, but next year’s display may be in doubt. Not because of a lack of rain to keep the area moist, but because of a lack of dollars to pay for the fireworks display. Each year, for almost 30 years, the local fire departments received donations for the display, at about a dollar at a time. Several years ago, both … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Entertainment, Lamar, News, Recreation
Transportation Museum Opening Draws Crowds
Click on a picture to see it in full size Photos and Videos by Russ Baldwin and Vincent Gearhart Well over 600 persons attended the grand opening ceremonies for the Big Timbers Transportation Museum in Lamar this past Saturday, June 25. Planning on the project took the better part of two years, involving modifications to the building and coordinating the various financing partners involved in the construction. The museum showcases a variety of vehicles used over the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Commissioners, community, County, Economy, Education, Entertainment, Featured, History, Lamar, News, Recreation, Tourism
Dorothy A. Sharp February 25, 1915 – June 24, 2011
Private Memorial services for longtime Syracuse, KS resident Dorothy A. Sharp will be held at a later date in Sidney, Nebraska. Mrs. Sharp was born February 25, 1915 at Sidney, NE. and departed this life on Friday June 24, 2011 at the Hamilton County Hospital in Syracuse, KS. at the age of 96. Per the family request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Mrs. Sharp was preceded in death by her parents Harry Brewer … Read entire article »
Filed under: Obituary
Shirley Ann Snider – August 12, 1946 – June 25, 2011
Funeral services are pending with Valley Memorial Funeral Chapel in Lamar for longtime Wiley, CO. resident Shirley A. Snider. Shirley was born August 12, 1946 in Lamar, CO. to August O. Harms and Rosemena P. Hansen Harms. She departed this life on Saturday June 25, 2011 at the home of her daughter in Redlands, CA. at the age of 64. For additional information and online condolences please visit our website at www.valley memorialfc.com … Read entire article »
Charles D. Russell – April 8, 1951 – June 25, 2011
Private services will be held at a later date for Lamar, CO. resident Charles D. Russell. Mr. Russell was born April 8, 1951 at Lamar, CO. to Clifford Russell and Nancy Ellen Winters-Russell and departed this life on Saturday June 25, 2011 at Juniper Village of Lamar at the age of 60. Per Mr. Russell’s request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. Charles was preceded in death by his father … Read entire article »
Lamar Speedway Race Results for June 25th
Here are the race results from the Lamar Speedway race that was held this Saturday night, June 25th. It was a great night for racing as the track was fast and the weather was wonderful. The next night for racing at The Lamar Raceway will be July 2nd. Races start at 7:00 PM. Children 5 and under get in Free, Adults $10.00, Seniors $8.00. Pit Passes are $25.00 regardless of age. It will be Scout Night, so any … Read entire article »
Filed under: Entertainment, Events, Lamar, Recreation, Sports
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