Category Archives: Local Writers

Undersheriff Ron Trowbridge Speaks out

Posted on April 6, 2013 by admin

I recently received a letter from one of law enforcement’s finest. He had attended a seminar in which he was told to be on the lookout for Christians. The letter was written by an attendee, Ron Trowbridge, Undersheriff in Prowers County, Colorado. I would like to thank Sheriff Trowbridge for the letter and the 25 years he has spent protecting the public in his county. Fear of reprisals from either the Colorado State Police and Homeland Security, fail to stop this patriot from exposing what our law officers are being subjected to. Because of his bravery, we are able to read more…

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Book Donated to Relay for Life Auction in Sublette, Kansas

Posted on June 17, 2011 by admin

Lamar girl, Shelly Wagner has stepped up to have her head shaved as a means of making money for the Relay for Life Auction in Sublette, Kansas.  After losing her father to cancer, Shelly took an active role in the Relay for Life, spending her time raising money and locating auction goods prior to the event. Local author, Oris George donated a copy of his most recent publication to be auctioned for the event. His words, memories of times long past, in the book titled, “Along the Back Roads of Yesterday” are a tribute to those who lived in simpler read more…

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Oris George Shares Insights of Youth

Posted on June 1, 2011 by admin

Along the Back Roads of Yesterday is the title of a book written by Oris George, a neighbor, a friend, a man about town. Life wraps around us like a big ole hug at times, and then there are other times… when life hurts. These delicious stories of youth capture the essence of memory, holding on tight to the understanding that not all youth is the same. In those treasured days just past, yesterday can be a long time back, or it may have just happened. The trails we’ve ventured down determine the direction of life, our experiences along those read more…

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Local Author Remembers…

Posted on May 28, 2011 by admin

Dianne E. Butts, local author says, “After watching the Twin Towers fall, I, like I’m sure many people, wanted to do something. But also like many people, I wondered what can I do? As a writer, what else could I do but write. So I wrote a letter to hurting America.” Ten years later, Dianne’s book is still helping those who mourn. In that letter, now titled Dear America: A Letter of Comfort & Hope to a Grieving Nation, Dianne shares the answers everyone asks in times of sorrow. Her answers help those who grieve to understand the struggle to survive read more…

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Submissions & Guest Bloggers

Posted on May 19, 2011 by admin

Recently, I was asked about submissions to this site and guest blog posts. I can’t think of any reason not to take submissions of articles for this site, or entertain guest bloggers who post about relevant topics and location. If you’re a writer in the Lamar, Colorado area or even somewhere else and have an article of relevance to post here… let me know. You can ALWAYS email me personally or sent an email to the blog administrator and submit your article. If it’s timely and requires immediate action, send it to me personally. My administrator only checks email about read more…

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