Archive for May 24th, 2011
Rigel Becomes ARPA Interim GM
The Lamar Utility Board approved a joint operating agreement making light plant superintendent Rick Rigel interim ARPA general manager, replacing Bill Leung, effective July 1. Rigel will serve in that capacity until a permanent replacement has been found. ARPA, Arkansas River Power Authority, unanimously approved the LUB proposal during their May 11 meeting, and the […]
Unscheduled Stop for Southbound Truckers
Lamar police officers received some OJT, on-the-job-training, this Tuesday morning, May 24. Working with members of the Colorado State Patrol, the officers were flagging southbound commercial vehicles along highway 287 and performing routine safety inspections. Lamar police chief, Gary McCrea said two officers will receive training from the state to become Level One safety inspectors, capable […]
Lamar Council Reviews Ball Field Misuse and Unemployment Fund
Citizen’s Ballfield at the Lamar Sports Complex has recently received some rough treatment. Rick Akers, city Leisure Services Director expressed his concern to the city council during Monday night’s meeting, May 23. Akers said the backstop pads at the new softball field had baseball imprints embedded into them, apparently from baseballs hit towards them at […]
