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Remember that I posted a while back that I am serving on the Saturday in the Park committee?  This is our City’s annual celebration for Independence Day and it occurs the weekend prior to July 4th, so this year it is June 27 and June 28th.   Anyway, we have starting meeting and planning and I have to tell you I am SO EXCITED!  I guarantee you this promises to be a bigger and better event than ever before.  We have some great people on the committee with some GREAT ideas.  I can hardly wait until the 27th.  SO MUCH to do before then.

One thing that we are doing is we have selected a theme for this year’s event–”TOGETHER WE CAN!”.  I just LOVE it!  It says SO much!  We have such an outstanding community in Scranton and our youth are just so AWESOME!    I think this theme just speaks volumes to togetherness, community, unity, cooperation, success and MORE!

Any way, to promote our theme, we are sponsoring a logo contest at the local school, Scranton Attendance Center.  The students are being asked to design a logo for our theme and we will use the logo in our advertising and in promoting our theme and event.  The winning student will receive a $50.00 saving bond which has been donated by the Kansas State Bank.

Be sure to mark this event on your calendar, you really won’t want to miss.  Check our blog often for more updates!

Cya in store soon at Rumors HAS IT!-Osage County’s best kept shopping secret!

Rhonda

Did you know that for every 10 degrees that you turn your hot water heater down that you can shave 3-5% off your water heating energy costs!  There are many recommendations for water heater settings, I have seen some at low as 115 degrees.  Beware though, I have also read that turning your hot water down too low can result in the growth of bacteria inside your hot water heater!  NASTY!  So, after reading many different recommendations, it appears to me (this is my opinion only) that the heater itself should be set at 130 degrees to prevent the growth of NASTY stuff inside your hot water heater.  This allows for delivery of water at the tap of about 120 degrees (remember that the water is probably cooling as it travels your pipes) and this is a safe temp at the tap.   Ours is set at 140 degrees and we turned it down to 130 degrees.   We should start seeing a savings in our utility bills.   Can’t wait.

And you shouldn’t wait to check out Rumors HAS IT! resale shop in Scranton, KS for great deals to help stretch your budget!

Cya in store soon,

Rhonda

Ceiling Fans help save energy in your home. A ceiling fan helps circulate air and makes you feel cooler which enables you to use your air conditioner less and keep it set at a higher temperature when you are using it. According to this site a ceiling fan cost about $.18 per 24 hour period to operate versus $2.91 per 24 hour period for a window air conditioner (this is based on an electrical cost of $.1012 per KWH) To get the best ceiling fan for energy savings, look for a product approved by Energy Star. Energy Star approved ceiling fans have more energy efficient motors and blades to help maximize your cooling power.

Be sure to shop and consign at Rumors HAS IT! resale shop in Scranton, KS to “Save the Planet One Outfit at a Time”

Cya in store soon,

Rhonda

Toxic chemicals used in pesticides can be dangerous to children, pets and the environment. Try these home-made pest control methods.

• Ants: squeeze a lemon at their point of entry and leave the peel.
• Ants: Ants hate cucumbers, especially the peels. Spread cucumber peels at the ants point of entry–the more bitter, the better.
• Flies: Flypaper is non-toxic; however, you can make your own with honey and yellow paper.
• Don’t kill the spiders unless you are plagued with them–they eat other pests.
• Barriers around your home will act like barbed wire to keep creep crawly pests such as ants out of your home. Plants such as spearmint, peppermint, and pennyroyal planted around the exterior of your home will look nice, but also deter pests such as ants from entering your home.
• Another barrier–grind garlic up with water and apply around your home. Other barriers: cayenne pepper, bone meal, chalk, cinnamon, powdered charcoal or talcum powder. Some substances work better than others, so you’ll you have to test the different substances to find the ones that work best for your pests.

And don’t forget: “Save the Planet One Outfit at a Time” by shopping/consigning at your favorite resale consignment store — Rumors HAS IT! Scranton, KS.

Cya in store,

Rhonda

WOW! So much going on at Rumors Has It resale store in Scranton, KS! The BIG TAG SALE is going great! If you haven’t been in, you really need to get in soon, the clearance stuff has been flying out the door. You can save big on the clearance items.

We are accepting Spring/Summer consignments NOW! They are selling as fast as we get them tagged and displayed.

Bring your pre-loved spring/summer items in now and watch them turn to CASH! Call or stop by for details.

Remember, you’ll make the most cash from your items by taking a little time to prep them. More info on preparing your items can be found here. Make sure they are recent styles (purchased in the last 2 years is a good guide), freshly laundered, on hangers or folded neatly in small tub/box. Remember, we do not take items brought in trash bags. Things that don’t sell include: wrinkles, stains, piled items or items with smoke odor. Things that sell fast: JEANS, JEANS, JEANS and more JEANS, summer tops, shorts, hoodies, trendy purses and shoes.

Cya in store soon!

Rhonda

IT’S ALMOST HERE! DON’T MISS IT! IT WON’T BE HERE LONG!

WHAT?
THE BIG TAG SALE

Clearance Event

WHERE?
Rumors Has It! Consignment and Resale Store

323 Brownie Blvd; Scranton, KS (785) 793 2676

WHO?
Rumors Has It! Consignment and Resale Store

Osage County’s Best Kept Secret

WHEN?
Friday, March 7th through Saturday, March 15th

Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM to 6PM and Saturdays 9AM to 4PM

WHY?
We have wonderful bargains on fall/winter items waiting just for YOU!

We are making room for the tons and tons of spring/summer items that suppliers are bringing!

HOW?
Simply show up (bring a friend, there are enough bargains to share) and follow the BIG TAG signs to find the outstanding bargains. Come early though, as the bargains will be flying out the door!

There is just SO MUCH happening at Rumors Has It! consignment and resale store right now. We have been BUSY, BUSY getting ready for spring! Stop in soon to grab all the great bargains and see everything that’s new!

We’ve also been working really hard to get our website and online store up and running for you. It’s almost ready. It is just so exciting. You can catch a sneak peek of the website at www.rumorshasitonline.com. The online store is simply (more…)

I don’t know about all of you but I am sooo ready for spring and summer. I am tired of being cold. I haven’t actually counted but someone told me that it has snowed 11 times this season. Enough is enough! Anyway, we all have something to look forward to–I was at our City Council meeting last night and plans are beginning for our annual “Saturday in the Park” event. I was appointed to the committee to help with the planning of the event. I don’t know if that is a good thing or a bad thing. Others on the committee are Pastor Don Herren, Randy Jackson, Eddie Lester, and Gary DeShazer. I can’t wait to start planning–I am so ready for the nicer weather. I don’t know what all will be on the agenda for this year but in the past there have been great food, great music, crafts, a 4th of July parade, Fireworks display, carnival rides for the kids, a lawn tractor pull, volleyball tournament and so much more. I am sure I am not remembering everything–but I do know it is a GREAT EVENT! Mark it on your calendar-Saturday, June 28, 2008. DON’T MISS IT!!! I think I might be feeling a little warmer already–it’s all in the mind.  Come back often to see what’s new at Rumors Has It! and for updates on “Saturday in the Park”

Rhonda

ATTN: JUNIORS–If you have recent style jeans in like new condition gather them up and bring them in. Turn those no longer being worn stylish jeans into COLD HARD CASH. Then take your cash and and go buy that Ipod or new cell phone you’ve been wanting! Our customers love buying Aeropostale, America Eagle, Gap, Silver and more.

Rhonda

Welcome to the Rumors Has It! blog. We hope you’ll come back often to see what’s new at Rumors Has It! We will use this blog to announce new arrivals, our wish lists, sales and events. We’ll also share recipes and thoughts with you. We’ll also keep you informed about community events–festivals, parades, street dances and more. My 12 year old daughter Sierra (seen here as Elvis) will be posting in the Category: Sierra’s Silly & Serious Somethings–this should prove to be VERY interesting!

Rhonda and Sierra