Archive for August 23rd, 2016
Expanded Beer Garden Approved for Oktoberfest
The public hearing for the requested Oktoberfest beer garden detailed an expanded area, encompassing about two-thirds of the Lamar Chamber of Commerce parking lot for the September 24th event. In past years, the beer garden was located under a tent, adjacent to the stage by the Enchanted Forest. This year’s proposal, as outlined by Chamber […]
Barbara Crimond | Aug 23, 2016 | Comments 0
High Bidding Delays Local Construction Projects
Lamar City Administrator, John Sutherland, imparted some disappointing news to the Lamar City Council and audience during the August 22nd meeting; the bids for construction for the proposed downtown Pocket Park and the first phase of Highway 287 construction came in over expectations and current available finances. “We had only one bid for the Pocket […]
Barbara Crimond | Aug 23, 2016 | Comments 0
