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Big Timbers History Corner #4 – 1965 Flood
This copy of the Sunday, June 20, 1965 issue of the Rocky Mountain News was recently donated to Big Timbers Museum by Clara Weber. When people think of the museum’s collection, they usually picture the items on display. But there are thousands of other treasures stored and filed, waiting to help fill in the blanks of local folks’ stories. The friendly museum staff can tell you how to get started! Speaking of old disasters, the much-needed roof repairs have been completed and … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Education, History, Lamar, Recreation
Memorial Day Observed at Fairmount Cemetery
“A man’s country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.” George William Curtis Memorial Day was quietly observed this past Monday by the Honor Guard from the St. George S. Creaghe Jr. Post #3261 at Fairmount Cemetery. An observance was held at the Veteran’s section of the cemetery to honor and remember those Lamar area residents who passed away … Read entire article »
Filed under: community, Education, Events, History, Lamar, News
Prowers Medical Center Annual Meeting (part 2)
Editor Note: The following is the second half of a two part article reporting on the annual Prowers Medical Center, Board of Director meeting on May 23, 2012. The first article was made available online on May 24. Improving communications among hospital staff and in the community on several levels was stressed during the annual Prowers Medical Center Board of Directors meeting Wednesday, May 23. Craig Loveless, interim Chief Executive Officer, has been with the hospital for … Read entire article »
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