Archive for April 19th, 2016
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks 5 – Displaying Clothing
Yard sales are a great way to pass on clothing that you no longer need or want. Many yard sales have a large quantity of clothing for sale, but it may take a little organization and creative display to help sell those clothes. Some customers may only be looking for something particular and may assume […]
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks 4 – Miscellaneous Prep Tips
There are plenty of potential problems that are easy to overlook when preparing for your yard sale. Below are three things to keep in mind that should help make your sale run more smoothly. First, put away anything you aren’t willing to sell. This may seem like a no-brainer, but it is easy to overlook […]
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks 3 – All About Advertising
Advertising can help ensure that your yard sale is a success. There are many different ways to advertise your sale, both formal and informal. Be sure to tell your friends, post your sale on Facebook, and post fliers around town. If you’re posting fliers, only post with permission and be sure to comply with city […]
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks 2 – Making Your Signs Count
When planning for your yard sale, don’t forget signs. Signs not only direct customers to your sale, they also serve as easy advertising. Your signs should be sturdy and easy to read from a distance. Instead of plain paper which is fairly flimsy, use cardboard to keep the signs from folding over in the wind. […]
Yard Sale Tips & Tricks – Pricing Your Items
Once you have gathered all of your items to sell, the next step is to price everything. When setting prices for all your items, remember that your customers are going to yard sales looking for a good deal. With this in mind, items should be priced at 10-30% of their original price. This is just […]
We Got Some Rain!!
Last week ended with a weather warning for a strong spring storm impacting portions of Colorado including snow for the Front Range and strong winds, rain and hail for southeastern Colorado. The National Weather Service on Friday, April 15th, stated a Tornado Warning had been issued for central Kiowa County, effective until 3:15 p.m. A […]
The Prowers Journal Crash Course in Hosting a Yard Sale
Springtime is officially here and with it comes yard sale season. The Prowers Journal will do its part in helping you to clean up your home and simplify your life while earning a bit of extra cash. To do this, we’ve put together a crash course in hosting a yard sale to help your own […]
Utility Board Discusses Solar Power Options
Doug Thrall, a member of the Lamar Utility Board, introduced the possibility of establishing a solar panel farm to produce power to supplement several hundred subscribers in Lamar. Customers of Lamar Light and Power are paying, in addition to the electricity they receive, the balance of the construction cost of the failed coal-fired plant. A […]
Official and New Parade Route for Lamar Days
To the Businesses and Community of Lamar, Editor’s Note: This is the route agreed upon for the Lamar Chamber of Commerce following an earlier meeting with the Lamar Police Department. After much thought and consideration, The Lamar Chamber of Commerce has decided to take our Lamar Days Parade down a different route this year. […]
