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Walter Ely Scholarship Applications Are Open
Southeastern Developmental Services will be awarding a $500 scholarship in memory of Walter Ely. Ely, who passed away December 11, 2010, was a well-known figure in Lamar from his one-man can collection drive along Main Street in throughout the community. SDS, Southeastern Developmental Services, will award a $500 scholarship in memory of Walter Ely. Ely, who passed away December 11, 2010, was a well-known figure in Lamar from his one-man can collection drive along Main Street … Read entire article »
Filed under: County, Economy, Festival, Health, Lamar, News, School, Youth
New Golf Pro, Irrigation System at Spreading Antlers
A new $107,000 watering system is being installed at Spreading Antlers Golf Course this month, thanks to donations from the Huddleston-Butler Foundation as well as other sources. In addition to a new irrigation system, the course now has a new golf pro. Golf board director, Larry Huddleston, said Bob Haney has been hired as of February 1. Haney, whose career includes California and Boulder, Colorado, has relatives in the region according to Huddleston. “He’s now getting … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Employment, Entertainment, Lamar, News, Recreation, Sports, Tourism
Fantasy Tree Makes Annual Donation to Domestic Safety Resource Center
Members of the Lamar Fantasy Tree committee donated $7,000 to the Domestic Safety Resource Center this past Thursday, February 2. Center Executive Director, Lisa Mendenhall, said the funds will be used to help renovate the Resource Center safe house which was purchased several years ago. “We may use the funds to replace some of the windows in the house, but for the time being, the funds will go into our savings account,” she told the committee … Read entire article »
Filed under: City, community, Education, Featured, Festival, Lamar, News, Public Safety
Lamar Senior Center Celebrates its 10th Year
Jeff Anderson, former Lamar City Administrator, was on hand for the 10th anniversary celebration for the Lamar Community Resource and Senior Center on East Olive Street, the former Safeway building. Anderson took time to visit with senior members and other citizens, engaging Prowers County Commissioner Joe Marble in a discussion about the center, from its early days to today. According to Keith Hall, Senior Center treasurer, Anderson was instrumental in securing several grants which allowed the … Read entire article »
Filed under: City, community, Lamar, News, Recreation
Road Hogs Pass Through Lamar
Because of the snowstorm hitting the Front Range today, February 3, not a lot of 18-wheelers have been seen in town. Probably taking a detour, or waiting for the storm to play out. However, residents along Highway 287 and downtown Lamar witnessed another instance in which some very big pieces of equipment are being built somewhere to the north of us, and transported to the south. A convoy of lead cars, CDOT vehicles, and state patrol … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, City, community, Featured, Lamar, Law Enforcement, News, Public Safety, Transportation, Weather
Chamber Honkers Visit Perfect 10 Plus
On January 27th, members of the Lamar Chamber Honkers and Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors paid a visit to Perfect 10 Plus to recognize New Hair Stylist Gayle Cummings. Perfect 10 Plus is owned and operated by Shelly Cramblet and has been in business for several years. Also on staff are Sheila Twombly and Madison Dorenkamp. Perfect 10 Plus is a full featured salon doing hair, nails, piercing, permanent makeup, eyelashes, aqua massage, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Employment, Lamar
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