GuidelinesTo improve traffic flow during animal loading/unloading times with a more condensed schedule, the Stock Show Board is asking that the above map be observed for areas to park vehicles during the Parmer County Junior Livestock Show this year.
Red areas are no parking areas, except for immediate unloading or loading of livestock.
Blue areas are available for long term parking and trailers.
Steers and Beef Heifers will be housed on both ends of the show barn this year, both east and west side barns.
Cattle trailers will need to enter from Highway 214 and follow the black arrows to unload on either side, exiting on 15th Street.
Lambs, goats and barrows will unload on the north side of the barn, following the yellow arrows to enter from 15th Street and exiting using Highway 214. Penning will be in the center barn. Lambs and goats will be allowed into the barn one hour after the completion of the steer / heifer show on Tuesday, tack and grooming allowed in the west barn only, no animal containment. Barrows will be allowed entrance one hour after the lamb and goat show on Wednesday.
Dairy Heifers will unload from the east steer entrance, entering from Highway 214 and follow the black arrows to unload on east side, exiting on 15th Street. Parking is not available along 15th Street at any time to avoid congestion, unless waiting to unload.
Parking is not available against the building anywhere, unless unload or loading. Handicap only parking is available in front of the building on the southwest side. Please do not park under the canopy except for dropping off or picking up passengers. Please clean your pens after your show and load your animals as soon as possible to allow for the next wave of animals to arrive. All lambs, goats and barrows will pen in the center barn, divided by chapter / community. No pen tagging is allowed, please follow superintendents direction regarding penning.
Lamb, Goat & Barrow Entrance
Steer / Beef Heifer EntranceDairy Heifer Entrance
Handicap Only Parking
Steer / Beef Heifer Entrance
Day of Mourning — Thursday, January 9th has been declared a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter who passed away last week. All federal offices will be closed, including the post office.
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Prairie News — The Prairie Acres Resident of the Month for January is Cheryl Lawson. Employee of the Month for January is Anita Salcido. She joined the staff in November of 2023 and works in the Dietary Department.
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Legacy Pointe Update — The first Bingo Night for 2025 is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21st. The festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the dining room at Legacy Pointe located at 1500 N. Main.
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Peach Melba — We celebrate Peach Melba Day on Monday. French chef Auguste Escoffier invented the elegant dessert back in 1892 or 1893, depending on the source. He created the dessert with peaches, vanilla ice cream, and raspberry sauce while employed at the Savoy Hotel, London. The dessert honored Australian soprano, Nellie Melba. The chef was known for naming his creations after famous people.
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The Big Show is here — Check out the back page for information concerning next week’s 88th Annual Parmer County Junior Livestock Show. Included is the schedule of events and parking directions. Best of luck to all of the participants!!!
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National Days
January 9 — Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
January 10 — Cut Your Energy Costs Day
January 11 — Milk Day
January12 — Pharmacist Day
January 13 — Peach Melba Day
January 14 — Dress Up Your Pet Day
January 15 — Hat Day
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