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Memorial Day Observance Held at Tribute Memorial

Memorial Day Observance Held at Tribute Memorial

    With each passing year more elements to the 9-11 Memorial at the Big Timbers Museum are added thanks to the considerable donations from local and state contributors as well as those local residents and businesses who have contributed to its establishment and maintenance. This past rainy Memorial Day, three dozen residents were on […]

American Legion Post #71 Presentation

American Legion Post #71 Presentation

  Earlier this July, Jesse Herrera, American Legion Post #71 representative, presented Colorado Mills with a plaque of appreciation for the contributions the company has made to the Post and to the general region with numerous donations.  General Manager Rick Robbins accepted the plaque on the company’s behalf.

Veterans are Honored for their Service at Lamar Eagles Lodge

Veterans are Honored for their Service at Lamar Eagles Lodge

    This past Veteran’s Day observance at the Lamar Eagles Lodge was held on an unseasonably cold day for another year, but despite low temperatures, rain or shine, community members came together to take part in the festivities. Following a presentation of the American Legion Honor Guard at the Lamar Eagles, area residents and […]

Elks Honor Flag Day and Veterans

Elks Honor Flag Day and Veterans

                                                 Americanism is one of the Elks primary missions. The Lamar Elks #1319 want to show how the Order cares about this great country and everything it represents. Since 1905, the Elks have performed Flag Day ceremonies to appreciate the nation’s history, values and diversity. The Lamar Lodge works with the VFW, American Legion and […]

Lamar Eagles Honor Local Veterans with Free Luncheon

      The Lamar Eagles Lodge paid their respects and a ‘thank you’ to area veterans with a complimentary lunch for all who served in the armed forces on Friday, November 11th.   Veteran’s Day, which was earlier called Armistice Day, celebrated the signing of a peace treaty marking the end of World War 1.  […]

Busy Saturday for Lamar Streets

  While the annual Sand and Sage Parade was traveling on a new route along South 6th, West Cedar and South 9th Streets this year, the American Legion Legacy Run was heading towards Lamar as a food and re-fueling point. The Parade route was altered due to Main Street Construction this year, but it also […]

Prowers County on the Route for the American Legion Legacy Motorcycle Run August 12th

Prowers County on the Route for the American Legion Legacy Motorcycle Run August 12th

    On Saturday, August 12, 2017 the American Legion Legacy Run takes off from the Fort Dodge Soldier’s Home in Fort Dodge, Kansas. This year’s route will be along US Hwy 50. On Day 1 the Legacy Run will be traveling through Granada, Holly, Lamar, Las Animas, La Junta, Swink, Rocky Ford, Manzanola and […]

Local Veterans are Honored

Local Veterans are Honored

The Lamar Eagles and Elks Lodges paid their individual respects to area veterans with complimentary meals for all who served in the armed forces on Friday, November 11th.  Veteran’s Day, which in the past was known as Armistice Day, celebrated the signing of a peace treaty decades ago at the end of World War 1.  […]