Museum Day at Window on the Plains Museum and The Art Center Announces Winners

Winners were Pam Keisling the single crust division with a pecan pie, Sherry Harper in the cream division with a coconut cream, and Thelma Smith in the cobbler division with a peach cream cobbler

Chasidy Easterling in the double crust division with an apple pie

Events kicked off at 8:30 with registration for the Best in the West Pie Contest. Winners were Pam Keisling the single crust division with a pecan pie, Sherry Harper in the cream division with a coconut cream, Chasidy Easterling in the double crust division with an apple pie and Thelma Smith in the cobbler division with a peach cream cobbler. Winners in each division were awarded an engraved pie server. Following the pie contest, pies were auctioned with proceeds to benefit the museum.

The antique tractor and classic car shows kicked off a 9 a.m. Car show winners were: Will Taylor of Canyon in the 1890 to 1931 division with a 1926 Model T Touring car; Zeke Neeley in the 1932 to 1953 division with a 1948 Jeep pickup, Van Trapp of Amarillo in the 1954 to 1976 division with a 1954 Chevrolet Belair; and Sonny Halpain of Perryton with a 1982 Manta Mirage. Best motorcycle was Jeff Wills of Dumas with a 1941 Harley Davidson Knucklehead. Best truck winner was Dennis Plunk of Dumas with a 1930 Chevrolet pickup. Winner of the history award with the best history on their vehicle was Terri Fry for a 1966 Chevrolet Impala.

Winner of the Viewers’ Choice in the Quilt Show was Sherry McCracken with a quilt made with her daughter Ashleigh’s Dumas Demon t-shirts. A quilt made by the Monday night quilting group “Stitchin” Sisters was won by Freda McMurry of Hereford.

Winner of the television give-away was Alexa Maples. The candy from the Candy Guess contest went to Lori Oliver of Fort Worth who guessed 423 pieces. There were 424 in the jar!

Winner of the People’s Choice in the tractor show was William and Donna Proctor of Amarillo with a 1941 B Farmall. The “Tractor Olympics” drew a lot of attention as drivers competed in contests to test their skills in driving a tractor. Winners were: Chain Drag - Ted Ray Coleman of Hereford, Barrel Roll - William Proctor, Candy Drop - Ted Ray Coleman, Egg Balance - Don Dowdy of Amarillo, Slow Tractor - Bill Watson of Dumas, Fast Tractor - William Proctor and Trailer Backing - Ted Ray Coleman.

Sidewalks in front of The Art Center were beautifully decorated during a Sidewalk Chalk Painting contest. First place award went to a team of Silvia Rodriquez and Ariel Gallardo. Second place was won by Kate Parsons and third place went to Jordan McAnarney.

Activities throughout the day kept visitors busy! A silent auction with 149 items kept visitors upping their bids during the day. Grab bags were available for those who like to be surprised with their purchases. Pulled pork sandwiches were served during lunch and cake and ice cream was available during the afternoon.
Jimmy Green demonstrated how arrowheads and tools were made by Indians with his flint knapping demonstration. An autograph party was held for Danielle Turner with her book “Chosen”. Artists Margaret Nelson and M. S. Franco did the illustrations and were signing books with Danielle.

Outside activities included rides on the barrel train and Lester’s Express.