Archive for July 10th, 2017

9/11 Foundation Receives Local Donations
Doug Harbour, from the 9/11 First Responders Tribute and Memorial Foundation, accepted a $1,000 check from Jeff Travis, General Manager of Tri County Ford in Lamar. Tri County in Lamar and Tri County GM in La Junta each contributed $500 to help make possible the annual Tribute Parade Day held in Lamar this year on […]

Full Moon, Full Plate, Full Glass for Chamber Wine Tasting
Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Grigio or Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Chianti…new tastes and new words were rolling around the tongues of the attendees of the 2nd Annual Taste of Lamar, sponsored by the Lamar Chamber of Commerce this past Saturday evening, July 8th. New selections of wines, beers and ales were on offer through the evening for […]

Holly Commercial Club Prepares for Holly Hock-It Event
This year’s annual Holly Hock-It Event will be held Saturday, August 5th throughout the community. A brief Holly Commercial Club meeting provided the details on the annual bargain hunt with a list of participants published in the Holly Shopper. Those who want to be on the list should contact Tracie Kalma no later […]

CICA Convention Set for Brush July 14-15
12th Annual CICA Convention to be held July 14 & 15 Kim, Colorado, July 7, 2017 The CICA Board of Directors throughout the state, including Regional Director Tom Robb of McClave , have been busy with final preparations for the 12th Annual CICA Convention. According to Convention Chairman Cody Jolly from Punkin Center, […]

Pocket Park Grand Opening Set for July 13
The public is invited to the Grand Opening of the Shore Arts Center Park at 6pm this Thursday, July 13th in downtown Lamar. The long-awaited first construction phase of the park has been completed and a celebration for the opening will feature the 6pm reception at the park at 115 South Main Street […]

Lamar Library Hosts Welcome for New Librarian
Sue Lathrop brings twenty years’ experience to her new post as the Lamar Librarian. A welcoming reception was held this past Friday at the library in the Lamar City Complex. Lathrop has moved with her family to Lamar from Clear Creek County, near Denver, so she has an immediate familiarity with the state and her […]

Birth Announcement: Williamson
Deborah and Corby Williamson of Lamar, Colorado announce the birth of their daughter, Trinity Raine Williamson at 3:13pm at Prowers Medical Center on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 with Sharon Hendricks attending. Trinity weighed seven pounds and two ounces and was 19 1/4 inches in length at birth. Brothers/Sisters: Elijah Lanckriet Williamson. Grandparents: Anne DiBiasio, Brian […]