Archive for November 14th, 2012
New at the Lamar Public Library for the Week of November 10
Top Ten Books for the Week of November 10 Clifford’s Halloween by Norman Bridwell Wicked Business #2 by Janet Evanovich By Starlight by Dorothy Garlock The Last Vampire (3 novels) by Christopher Pike The Moonstone and the Woman in White by Wilkie Collins A Wanted Man by Lee Child Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins An […]
Game Recap LCC Women’s Basketball vs Howard College
The LCC women’s basketball team held off a strong Howard College team 63-62 and winning their 3rd straight game to start the 2012-13 season. LCC’s Ellie Stevens had 23 points and six rebounds on 7-of-22 shooting as the game went back and forth during the second half between the two teams. Howard College (1-1) had […]
Lamar Sales Tax Continues YTD Climb
Although the combined monthly sales tax revenue report for the City of Lamar showed a 1.11% decrease for September, the Year to Date collections showed a 4.13% increase or $112,116.52 gain over 2011 revenue figures. The 1.11% drop constitutes a $3,123.86 loss comparing September 2012 to 2011. Year to Date figures shows a 3.57% […]
Lamar Elks Host Annual SDS Halloween Party
For the 5th year in a row, The Lamar Elks Lodge, #1312 hosted the Annual SDS Halloween party. Staff and clients dressed up in their favorite costumes for an evening of fellowship, fun and food. Participants enjoyed the evening meal of hamburgers and french fries, and had a chance to dress up, dance, and have some […]
Letter to the Editor: Thank You to Voters
Dear Editor: Thank you to all the people in Prowers County who voted and put their trust in my abilities. It is truly an honor to be elected as your Prowers County Commissioner for the next four years. I am deeply grateful to the citizens of Prowers County who have supported me and believed in […]
Light Plant Customers Will See Electric Rate Drop in 2013
Electric rates should be dropping by 7% for Lamar Light and Power customers, based on kilowatt per hour usage. Lamar Light Plant Superintendent, Houssin Hourieh reviewed the new rate schedule in the 2013 budget for Lamar Utility Board members during their Tuesday, November 13 meeting. A rate increase of 2.5% will be in effect, […]
