Home LOCAL EVENTS Lamar & Red River County Crime Stoppers are putting ‘CRIME TO BED’ || Bed race this weekend

Lamar & Red River County Crime Stoppers are putting ‘CRIME TO BED’ || Bed race this weekend

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Jump in on the fun and help “PUT CRIME TO BED” with the Lamar and Red River County Crime Stoppers Annual ‘Let’s Put Crime to Bed’ Races this Saturday, September 29th beginning at 1:00 pm, at the Red River Valley Fairground.

Gates open at 11:00 am and there will be a People’s Choice Awards so don’t forget to vote.

Paris Chevrolet Buick GMC, Hearts and Hands Home Care and First Federal Community Bank are sponsoring the bed race.

Five man teams will compete in a double elimination tournament with medals being awarded to the team with the fastest bed, the slowest bed, the most creative bed/attire, and the people’s choice award.

The people’s choice award will be voted on by attendees. Attendees can purchase tickets to vote for their favorite bed for $1 each, 7 for $5, or 15 for $10 and place the ticket or tickets in a jar at their favorite bed.

Beds will be on display from Wednesday through 1:00 pm Saturday at the fairgrounds during the Red River Valley Fair.

Funds raised will be used to support the administrative functions of Lamar & Red River Valley Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards up to $1,000 to anonymous persons who report information about those who have committed criminal activity, the location of wanted persons, the location of the stolen property or illegal drugs and narcotics.

Crime Stoppers works because of the support and involvement of our citizens. Come out and support Crime Stoppers and have a great day in Putting Crime to Bed and enjoy the fair.

Photo: Joe Watson Photography 

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