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SECCI 2012 Golf Tournament
This past Saturday, June 9, the Southeast Colorado Cancer Initiative (SECCI) hosted their annual Golf Tourament at the Spreading Antlers Golf Course in Lamar. The purpose of SECCI is to raise funds to help and support local people that deal with cancer. The money is used for many reasons, such as helping pay for gas, room and board when needing to go to Denver or Colorado Springs for treatment or care, with medication, and many many … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, County, Education, Entertainment, Events, Health, Lamar, Recreation
Illegal Use of Bath Salts is Legislated in Colorado
DENVER — Thursday, June 7, 2012 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today signed a bill that establishes criminal penalties for the illegal use of cathinones, also known as bath salts. The bill, SB12-116, was sponsored by Sen. Joyce Foster and Rep. J. Paul Brown. It was one of several bills amended late in the legislative session onto HB12-1310, “Criminal Proceedings Omnibus Changes,” sponsored by Sen. Morgan Carroll and Rep. Bob Gardner. “We must work hard to keep these … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Education, Health, News, Public Safety, School, Youth
Music Fans Turn Out for Holly Bluegrass Festival
Shade was at a premium at the 10th Annual Holly Bluegrass Festival this past weekend. Hundreds of area residents gathered under tents and trees on Saturday to escape the heat and to listen to the bluegrass bands entertain the crowds. Saturday’s breakfast in the park was provided by the Holly high school cheerleaders and food booths were set up and staffed by the class of 2013 through 2015, offering such fare as sloppy joes, a Mexican … Read entire article »
Filed under: Art, community, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Festival, Holly, News, Recreation, Tourism
Two Holly Residents Receive Minor Injuries in Bent County Crash
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a two vehicle, injury crash that occurred on Highway 50 in Bent County, Friday, June 8, 2012. A 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup, that was towing a trailer full of scrap metal, was traveling westbound near milepost 393 when it collided with the left rear quarter panel of a 2002 Buick Rendezvous as it was turning left into a residence. The Buick rotated counter clockwise, rolled one quarter time and came … Read entire article »
Filed under: County, Featured, Health, Holly, Law Enforcement, News, Police Reports, Public Safety
Just One Day
Second Chance Animal Rescue is participating in the National Campaign “Just One Day” event on Monday, June 11, promoting shelters across the nation TO SUSPEND EUTHANASIA FOR ONE DAY - “To most people, June 11 is Just One Day. But, June 11 is a day that could change everything for 10,411 companion animals, and a day that can change the world. On June 11, 2012, we could be a No Kill nation.” As supporters of a movement … Read entire article »
Honkers Visit Real Deals Magazine
The Lamar Chamber Honkers recently visited with Ginger Coberley as she kicked off her new business venture, the Real Deals Magazine. The quarterly publication focuses on area businesses in a glossy publication which covers southeast Colorado. The first edition was just recently published and over 15,000 were distributed. Real Deals Magazine LLC is headquartered at 619 East Oak Street in Lamar and you can reach Ginger at 719-691-4660 or via email at realdealsmagazine@gmail.com. Pictured is Chamber Board President: … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, Chamber/Local Business, community, Economy, Employment, Lamar, Media
Alta Vista Charter School Receives National Recognition for Sustainable Design
Denver, CO (June 7, 2012) – SLATERPAULL Architects and JHL Constructors, Inc. announce that Alta Vista Charter School (AVCS) in Lamar, Colorado has been named as the first project in the state to attain the Verified Leader certification by the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) as a healthy, high performance, green school. CHPS is a national organization dedicated to optimizing K-12 learning environments and improving student performance and the entire educational experience by building … Read entire article »
Filed under: Business, community, Economy, Education, Energy, Featured, Health, Lamar, News, Public Safety, Recreation, School, Utilities, Weather, Youth
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