Archive for August 26th, 2015
Storm Repair Efforts Recapped at LUB Meeting
Rick Beard assumed the duties of the interim chairman of the Lamar Utilities Board during the regular meeting held on Tuesday, August 25. Beard moved into that position when former chairman, Michael Bryant, said he would not serve another four year term due to time constraints. Beard will act as interim chairman until a […]
HOPE Center at Lincoln School is Open for the New Year
A new school year is underway in Lamar and the HOPE Center already is showing an increase in student involvement compared to last year. That news was relayed by HOPE director, Lori Hammer this past Monday, August 24 at the first meeting for the year at the Lincoln School headquarters. “We had between 140 […]
Costly Swimming Pool Repairs Considered by Lamar City Council
The Lamar City Council discussed a proposal to hire a consulting firm to determine what has caused pieces of the pool’s finish lining to peel off, sometimes by as much as two foot strips. The Lamar Municipal Swimming Pool was resurfaced in 2013 by Pacific Western Coatings, but the results on the finish have not been […]
Judy and Dean Douglass to Celebrate Golden Anniversary
A celebration of fifty years of marriage will be held at the Lamar United Methodist Church for Dean and Judy Douglass on Sunday, September 6th. The celebration will be held from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Reaffirmation of wedding vows will be at 3:00 PM in the chapel Everyone is invited to join Dean and […]
