Lamar gearing up for Egg Scramble
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net
Lamar Town Council held their monthly meeting on March 12 and heard about all the egg-citing plans for the annual Egg Scramble Jamboree, scheduled for April 5 through 7 in Downtown Lamar.
Jeronell Bradley of the Egg Scramble Committee outlined some of the attractions and events on tap, including the return of an old-time festival tradition.
This year’s program will include a beauty pageant (March 24), a Taste of the Lamar Egg Scramble (April 5), a Friday Night Parade and Street Dance (April 6), and a fun-filled Saturday featuring a classic car show, street parade (starting at 11 a.m.), Kid’s Zone, carnival rides, Egg Games on Main Street (10 to 11 a.m.), the Bubble Man from GSSM, and two stages with free live musical entertainment. There will also be a large selection of food and craft vendors from throughout the southeast region offering everything from funnel cakes to hand-made jewelry.
Bradley added that this year will mark the return of a beloved town tradition as Mayor Darnell McPherson emulates past Lamar leaders by donning an egg-cellent outfit: a white suit and bright yellow blouse, evoking the colors of egg and yolk.
Also at this meeting, Don Strickland of PDRTA (Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority) spoke to Council and guests about a new service intended to help Lamar citizens get to the doctor conveniently and with no expense.
Strickland said PDRTA has established a free ride schedule where residents of Lamar and Timmonsville can take the bus to Lamar Family Health every Wednesday and Friday (except holidays) from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. These trips are scheduled by appointment, and the free ride only applies to those visiting the Lamar Family Health offices. Fares are charged for all other trips.
To schedule this service, residents of Lamar and Timmonsville can call 843-665-2227, ext. 2.