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Letter to the Editor – Thank You, In Memory
Thank you to all our friends and relatives for all the food, flowers and the memorial contributions, as well as all the prayers to help us through our difficult and trying time for beloved mother. We also want to thank Lamar Hospice and Peacock Funeral Home. ” Shadows fall, and life becomes so difficult to bear….. Yet sunshine comes through all the memories and love from those who really care.” Thank you, Vickie and Ben Torrez Tim Aguilera and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Churches, community, Letters to the Editor
Big Timbers History Corner #3
This photocopy of an article featuring the very first graduating class at Lamar High School in 1907 was donated by Mrs. Lee Strain. Her given name was Coy and it isn’t much of a stretch to guess that the young lady in the photo named Coy Beavers was our donator at a young age. Good luck to all our Prowers County graduates. Here’s hoping you all make your marks on history! Speaking of education, you can really … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Entertainment, History, Recreation
SERVsafe Trainings Scheduled in Southern Colorado
The “Cottage Food Bill” passed by the Colorado Legislature in 2012 allows residents to sell specific foods that have been produced in their home; sellers must be certified in safe food handling and processing. Colorado State University Extension is offering ServSafe Food Protection Managers Certification Training to meet this requirement. ServSafe Training is scheduled June 9 in Rocky Ford and June 18 in Lamar; additional trainings are offered outside southeast Colorado on alternate dates. The eight-hour … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, community, County, Economy, Education, Health, Lamar, News, Public Safety
Bill Sinclair of Las Animas Honored with ‘Cornerstone Award’
LAS ANIMAS, Colo. – Longtime hunter education instructor Bill Sinclair has become the first recipient of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education “Cornerstone Award” for his commitment to teaching others about hunting since the 1960s. Sinclair was presented the award on May 5 at his Las Animas area home by Steve Keefer, District Wildlife Manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. On May 13, Sinclair passed away after a brief battle with cancer. “Our thoughts and prayers … Read entire article »
Filed under: Agriculture, Business, community, County, Education, Entertainment, News, Public Safety, Recreation, Sports, Tourism, Youth
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