Members of the community along with students of MC Amarillo College had a special guest speaker on October 26, 2010.  For more than 60 minutes, Harter related his early military career with his eleven crew member that all manned the B-24 Bomber called the Jeeter Bug.  The pilot of this B-24 Bomber was Frank Jeeter and Herb Harter was his co-pilot.  A documentary was shown to those attending that explained how it was a consequence that both the pilot and the plane both were named Jeeter.  The documentary film was about how the crew that Herb Harter served with  bonded.  The B-24 lost an engine when they were on a mission near Iwo Jima.  The crew was trying to contact Iwo Jima to let them know they were going down. They landed in the mist of the fighting where our Marines were fighting.  There was an air strip but no runway lights.  Harter explained how the land soldiers used their guns by firing them in the air to help light up the area were the runway was located. Herb said how they all felt out of their element on the ground, "We were just a bunch of Flyboys".  

An engine was sent to them on an aircraft that was going to pick up wounded soldier in Iwo Jima.  They were able to replace the engine by taking great care with each and every part especially with the spark plugs off the old engine.  To the crew's amazement the engine started and they flew out of Iwo Jima with the sound of Japanese bullets pinging on the outside of the boxcar like plane.

Amarillo College invited Herb Harter to come speak to their students and the community as part of a program they have called the Common Reader. This semester they were reading the book Flag of our Fathers by James Bradley.   James Bradley is scheduled to be in Amarillo on October 29, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Globe News Center for the Performing Arts. This is at no cost to the public.  The Common Reader program is designed to help incoming freshmen interact with the larger AC community through the shared experience of reading a book.  Books may be used in academic classes as well as in student group activities.

"Learning" is about ideas and how ideas are discussed.  

Cancer Walk

Members of Dumas Intermediate School sponsored a Cancer Walk during the end of the school day on Thursday, October 28, 2010
Students participated in the walk came from all of the fifth and sixth grade classes at the Intermediate School.  Pink ribbons were given to honoree's to show them their support.  "Thanks to the community members who came out and did the walk.  Thank you very much." said Principal Philip Rhodes.
This is the first year Dumas Intermediate School organized this event.

Shonda Nelson helped put this first time event together with the help of other staff members and the Dumas Cheerleaders.

Click below for slideshow on the Cancer Walk.

Thanks From The Dumas High Plains Observer

The High Plains Observer would like to thank you for using us as your news source. Our readers continue to grow thanks to your word of mouth. We want your news events and encourage you to keep emailing us with your news. We try to make as many events as possible so if we don't make it to yours just send us photos and a description of the event and we will be glad to post it that day. It is that easy.  Holiday?  Not a problem we try to check everyday and get your news and events posted even on Holidays.  Check with us for bad weather closings this season.  We try to stay in contact with the schools and TxDot.
We send our news to your email twice a week but that does not mean we don't continue to update our news daily. If you would like to subscribe free just click at the top left "news via email".
Once again "THANKS"!

Amarillo College Helps Students Plan For A Career After High School

On Wednesday, October 28 this group of students visited Amarillo College to learn what they want to do when they grow up.  Another words Career Planning.  Amarillo College staff and speakers talked about the three stages of career planning.  1. Learn about yourself. 2. Learn about careers. 3. Develop your skills.
The students had two main speakers Danny Potter, Principal of Dumas Junior High and Rita Wilson with Top of Texas which helps students prepare for a technical career.  Amarillo College has had a good relationship with Dumas ISD in helping them prepare students for the next stage of their life.  A second group visited with Amarillo College on October 29th.

Herb Harter spoke recently at Amarillo College to the students who were studying.

used hospital equipment

What Happen At Dumas Noon Lions Club

Dumas Noon Lion's Club always has lots going on at it's club.  Today you see District Clerk Diane Hoefling buying Lion Bingo cards from the Lion Sweetheart Holli Burrus in the left top corner.  Incumbent Justice of the Peace Barbara Mulanax is fixing to enjoy a great chicken dinner prepared by the Lions own cooks at the top right.  The bottom three pictures are of a few of our Leo's at the Junior High who came to eat with the Lion members and update us on what they are doing.

Just a reminder from the Lions Club of their Pancake Supper on Election evening, November 2, 2010 from 5 pm to 7:30 pm.

Dumas Intermediate School Is Sponsoring A Survivor's Lap On Thursday, October 28, 2010

The Dumas Intermediate School is honoring cancer survivors with a “survivor’s lap” around their track on  October 28, 2010 at 3:00 pm

The purpose is to  encourage recognition and awareness and promote student community involvement.

Any community members are invited to join this walk, who have had or are going through cancer. 

For more information contact Shonda Nelson: 674-6552 or email shonda.nelson@dumas-k12.net

Here are some survivors from Dumas ISD:

Bergundi Thurman
Maureen Foskey
Bobbie Carter
Denise Cummins
Darlene Jones
Angie Borron
Tina Clark
Rosa Sanchez
Kathy Howe
Sherri Spillers
Shonda Nelson
Shane Davis
Keely Chumley
Lana Anderton
Susan Coffey
Traci Trammel - perm. sub
Ryan Crawford walking in honor of his infant son who has cancer
We would like any community members to join us, who have had or are going through cancer. We appreciate the comm. support for cancer awareness.

Halloween will be celebrated on Halloween Day, October 31, 2010

It is quite simple really, it's kinda like tying your shoe or riding a bike. Once you learn how to do it....it's always the same such as the skill of remembering when exactly we celebrate Halloween here in Dumas, Texas.
The city has no plans to change the day that YOU celebrate Trick or Treat.  Halloween falls on a Sunday but it is still the 31st of October no matter what day that maybe.  So if in the future you are wondering if the the date will ever be changed....never fear it will always be the last day of October. See really simple!

2010 Moore County 4-H Pheasant Hunt

December 3, 4, 2010

You are invited to participate in the annual 4-H Pheasant Hunt. The proceeds from the annual
event go to the 4-H youth of Moore County. It will be used to fund educational scholarships,
programs and other activities that promote learning and leadership skills.

Schedule of events and pricing:
$250.00 - Per hunter, includes: guided hunt, kick-off dinner, breakfast & lunch
$30.00 - Price for kick-off dinner, per person (for non hunters)
Friday, 3 December rd
*6:30 P.M.-7:00 P.M. – Kick-off reception and Steak Cook-Out
Moore County Community Building, 16 and Maddox Street th
Meeting with guides and team assignments
Saturday, 4 December –Pheasant Season Opens th
*6:30 A.M. – Breakfast at the Moore County Community Building
7:30 A.M. Hunt Begins
11:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M. -Moore County Community Building
* After Saturday’s lunch, meals will be on your own.
RSVP TO:
Moore County 4-H
806-935-2594
310 East First Street, Room 100
Dumas, TX 79029

Fun and Food at Oktoberfest

What a great turn out for a great event!  Lots of food was enjoyed along with catching up with friends you have not seen in awhile.  Even Patsy Long, write-in candidate for District Clerk was seen enjoying the German style food.

Now you will have to wait a whole year to do this again.

Jordan Mills, President of the Dumas ISD Board of Trustees said in a phone interview on Tuesday that the school board did vote Mark Strobel as the finalist for the position of Superintendent of Dumas Independent School District. The action naming Mr. Strobel took place at a regular school board meeting held October 25, 2010. The Board also announced its intention to name him as Superintendent after the required 21-day period of public notice. The next school board meeting will be November 15th where Mr. Strobel is expected to be named Superintendent at that time. Stroebel was the only applicant interviewed at Monday night school board when they went into Closed Session at the end of the meeting.

Chamber Networking Breakfast Is For Everyone

November 5, 2010 the Chamber will have their last quarterly breakfast for 2010 at Dumas Noon Lions Club at 6th and Porter starting at 7 am to 8 am.  Four Price will be the speaker for the Networking Breakfast.  Everyone is invited to come.

Crime Spree

Jason Todd Vance a 30 year old male 5'9, 165lbs, is one of two suspects arrested in Friday's spree of crimes in Dumas.  Jason was caught after a high speed chase with Dumas Police Department ending with the DPS apprehending the suspect. Jason's address given is out of Pampa he was charged with evading arrest, detention with a vehicle, unauthorized use of a vehicle and possession of a dangerous drug.

Dumas ISD Cheerleaders Compete With Area Cheerleaders For 96.9 Kiss FM Radio

The DHS and DJHS  Cheerleaders competed for The Battle of the Cheerleaders for the
96.9 Kiss FM Radio. The winners of the competition will receive dinner provided by Tommy the Hacker (Kiss FM DJ) and will get to take over the radio for the one evening.

 Dumas ISD Cheerleaders are competing against squads from around the area. DJHS also performed their award winning performance in which they received Camp Champ at Texas Tech University.

Demon Steppers (DJHS Hip hop team) also performed to Thriller Jabawokees style. Guest Tommy the Hacker and Dallas Chambers helped pumped up the crowd on Monday afternoon in the new gym of the Junior High School.


Click on video below to watch slideshow of event.

Herb Harter To Speak On His Experiences In World War II

Hear Herb Harter speaks on his experiences in World War II at Amarillo College on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.                          Herb is a surviving crew member of the Jeeter Bug which he was a B-24 bomber.  

This event at Amarillo College is free to the public.

Saturday October 30, 2010 Dumas, Texas
8:00-10:00am


Individual Cost $20
Family Cost $30
Day of Race Registration $35

Contests & Prizes:
 All Participants receive a T-Shirt
 Men’s and Women’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
 Best Individual Halloween Costume
 Best Decorated Stroller
 Best Family Halloween Costumes Theme
Options:
 5K competitive run Start time 8:00
 5k run/walk Start time 8:05
 1 mile run/walk Start time 8:10
Included:
 Saturday training runs
 Daily Training schedule

Any question please call the YMCA at (806) 935-4136
Jill Best M.S. Clinical Exercise Physiology
Event Coordinator/Saturday Trainer

Panhandle Children's Foundation, Inc. exists to provide assistance to disabled and/or disadvantaged children in a timely and effective manner. The foundation strives to retain both the diversity and flexibility to meet the needs of disabled and/or disadvantaged children in the most efficient manner possible.

Panhandle Children's Foundation benefits children of all ages, infants through teenage. They have a special program directed to young pregnant girls who need assistance. This includes victims of rape, incest, domestic violence, disease, fire and natural disaster or economic situations.

Panhandle Children's Foundation benefits children in Dumas, Etter, Cactus, Sunray, Channing, Amarillo and Borger areas, but distributes services and funds in the respective areas where the funds are raised.

Panhandle Children's Foundation is the current owner of Talon Point, formerly New Beginnings retreat located 16 miles south west of Dumas. The facility will accommodate a kids camp for specific disabilities during the summer months. It is the goal of the Board of Directors to make the necessary improvements to the property which would include an aquatic center, an equestrian center, revitalize the lake and amusement park style train.

Money received from United Way is used to provide needed assistance to the diabled and disadvantaged children in Dumas, Etter, Cactus and Sunray areas.

Len Sheets Resigns From DISD School Board

Len Sheets tendered his resignation at Monday, October 25, 2010 School Board Meeting to be effective December 31, 2010.  Len was voted to be a County Commissioner in Moore County effective January 1, 2011.  In the State of Texas you can not hold two positions that are both taxing entities.  Len's term was due to end in 2012.  The school board can now appoint someone to fill the vacancy till the next school board election.  The local school board has seven members on its board before Mr. Sheets resigned.

DISD School Board Of Trustee Meeting Is Tonight

Dumas Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet Monday October 25, 2010  at 7:00 PM in the Central Administration Building, 4th and Miller, Dumas, Texas.  Did you miss the last Board Meeting?  Here are a couple of things that you missed or did you see it here first on the High Plains Observer Dumas.
Construction Update
Green Acres
• Tear off/replacement of roof complete.
• 17 HVAC units replaced.
• Exterior door replacement complete.
• Metal work and gutter replacement to start October II, 20 IO.
Hillcrest
• Tear off/replacement of roof complete.
• 8 of II HVAC units replaced.
Junior Hi/:h
• Tear off/replacement of roof complete.
• Flashing - gravel to be done week of October 18, 20 IO.
• 25 of 55 HVAC units replaced.
• Windows in cafeteria and kitchen complete.
• Exterior doors replaced.
Morningside
• I of 17 units replaced.
• Exterior doors replaced.
• Blocked high windows on classroom wings.
Sunset
• Tear off/replacement of roof complete.
• Fascia and gutters 70% complete.
• Gravel on roof October 18, 2010.
• Cafeteria windows replaced.
• Tear off under cafeteria windows complete, to be replaced October 18, 2010.
Stadium
• Footings and footing walls poured.
• Underground plumbing and electrical October 11, 2010

 Monday, October 11, 2010 Dumas School Board Meeting, Larry Appel, Superintendent of Dumas ISD for 20 years tendered his letter of retirement to the School Board.   Appel has a total of 33 years of administrative experience with a total of 38 years with the Dumas ISD.  Judith Appel, Larry's wife also tendered her letter of retirement with of 35 years in the DISD school.


Tuesday we will have more information about the selection of a new school superintendent if one is selected at Monday night's School Board meeting.

First Baptist Church Invites You To Their Fall Festival

Sunday, October 31, 2010 

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church Dumas,TX

Join us for a fun evening of family fellowship as we offer an alternative to the usual activities of the 31st. We will have games, door prizes, a costume contest (nothing scary please) and a concession stand with food and drink for a $1 or less.

EVERYONE is invited!!!! PLEASE come join us!

Four Car Pile Up at 10th and Dumas Ave

A four car pile up happened around 4:30 pm on Friday, October 22, 2010.  You can see by both the top pictures and the bottom picture that the white car got the brunt of the impact.  The white car was the only car that the driver was not able to drive the vehicle away.

Dumas Police Investigating Break In At Windstream

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 Windstream Retail Store in Dumas is the target of a break in in the early hours of Friday Morning.  

Dumas Police are investigating a crime that happened at the  Windstream Retail Store located in the Dumas Shopping Center near Wal-Mart.  There could possible be more breaking news in this area.  An update will be made when the investigations are completed.

“I am not running for office,” says Patsy, “I am running for YOU"

Patsy is on the ballot as a WRITE IN candidate. But when you go to the poll to vote you have to write in Patsy Long for District Clerk.  Even if you vote a straight ticket you still have to write in the name of any write ins.
Write in instructions are posted in the voting booth.

Early voting in Dumas thru Oct. 29   8:30-5:00 at 1st Street Annex

Early voting in Sunray is Saturday Oct. 23rd. 9:00-2:00 where you can write in Patsy Long for District Clerk of Moore County.

Patsy looks forward to the opportunity to be of service to Moore County and asks for your vote on November 2, 2010.

Renewable Energy

Class 4 Winds & Renewables hosted a networking luncheon at AC Moore County Campus that highlighted their Renewable Energy Program.  
Around 50 participant of the region came to learn about AC’s cutting edge renewable energy technical curriculum, and they also got to tour AC's state of the art facilities.  The Mayor Pat Sims greeted the attendees as did DEDC 's Executive Director, Mike Running who stated what a great relationship that DEDC and Amarillo College have with each other.  
Jack Stanley with Amarillo College is the Division Chair - Professor - Science & Engineering, Sciences & Engineering Ins Adm. spoke to the crowd about Amarillo College and it's programs.  Jack Stanley has wrote grants for renewable energy that has allowed AC to be able to provide the programs that they now have on renewable energy.  The grant also allowed AC to purchase two trailers that can be taken into the field for job training and to the high schools so students can see what renewable energy is about and get excited about working in this field.  
At Amarillo College there are three academic options available to students - Basic Wind Technician Certificate, Advanced Wind Technician Certificate and Renewable Energy Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree.  Amarillo College also has a program called Fast Track Training - this is a class customized to meet student or client's individual needs for employment.  This is through a employment agency or other employment needs.  The last of the three is Company Specific Training that is designed for a specific company an example of this is Owens.  Mr. Stanley also touched on Solar Energy as an option of renewable energy that a degree could be obtained starting in the fall of 2011 due to another grant in solar energy.  
At the end of the hour Ron Mashburn led the group on a tour of the campus and the trailer.  During this time the attendees had a meal catered by the 580 Steakhouse which was a great chicken fry steak.  The reception also allow attendees to network with each other who were interested in the wind energy industry.  There were attendees from as far away as New Mexico, Oklahoma and of course the Texas Panhandle

Picture Presented By The Dumas Chamber Of Commerce

This picture was sent to the High Plains Observer Dumas recently of the past CEO of the YMCA and past President of the Dumas/Moore County Chamber of Commerce accepting a painting presented to him by the Dumas/Moore County Chamber of Commerce. This picture of three white tigers was painted by Manuel Franco.  Pictured from left to right is Sam Cartwright, CEO of the Chamber, Laurie Haugen and Jim Haugen.

Leadership Dumas/Moore County Class of 2011

Leadership Dumas/Moore County began on October 13 with a Challenge Course exercise at CETA Canyon.  Seen in the pictures is how this year's class of participants started out when they set out to conquer one of many challenges to come and it all started at the course in CETA Canyon.

There are 17 members that participant in this year's class as listed below:

Melissa Bates - Amarillo College, Moore County Campus, Asst. Dir, Academic Services

Danny Bednorz - City of Dumas Utilities Tech.

Jay Bhakta - Operator of Comfort Inn

Sneha Bhakta - General Manager, Hampton Inn & Suties

Cecilia Bobadilla - City of Dumas, Accounting Clerk

Jeff Bowman - United Supermarkets, Store Director

Jayme Clark - Ad Rem Land Co., LLC, Realtor

Brenda Elzner - YMCA of Moore County, Interim CEO

Pat Kreutziger - Dumas Economic Development Corp., Receptiontist

Connie Martinez - City of Dumas, Police Dept. Adm. Asst

Andrew McMurry - First National Bank, Asst. VP

Tommy Pickering - City of Sunray, Police Dept., Chief

Kassidy Smeester - SOS Staffing Services, Business Manager

Gayle Stowers - MCHD, Marketing Dir. & Executive Dir of MCHF

Mary Stuckey - City of Cactus, Bookkeeper

Sam Wakefield - Winkelman Heating and Air, Sales Consultant

Ashleigh Wiswell - MCHD, Corporate Compliance Officer

Leadership Dumas/Moore County was expanded a few years ago to identify future leaders, emerging leaders and to hone skills of existing leaders in our geographical area.  Each month for eight months, a different topic of area interest will be examined and discussed. These subject areas are part of the curriculum which has been designed for the Leadership participant to receive the maximum benefit of the program.

The curriculum included: Economic Development & Agribusiness; Public Safety; City/County Government; Health Services; Education; Community & Business Development and Civic Involvement,  Social Agencies.

Fun Family Fitness wants to remind you about the United Way "FUN"raiser this Saturday from 12-2 pm at F3 Dumas.

You do not have to be a member to participant in Aerobics with a Latin Flare for only $5. All money raised goes to United Way of Moore County.

LOTS of DOOR PRIZES and LoTS of FUN so come on out and let's raise LoTS of MONEY for United Way!!!

Joel Owens new member of the park board

Joel Owens, Realtor with Windmill Realty was unanimously voted to be on the current park board at Monday night's commissioner meeting. The park board is made up of seven members that serve staggered terms of one year, two years, and three years. City charter states that the board meet every month and serve 3 year terms.

Save the Date

SAVE THE DATE

FEBRUARY 21-22, 2011

Chamber of Commerces in the top 26 counties join forces with business/community leaders to support the Panhandle on these dates.  Together they travel to our Texas State Capitol to meet with elected officials to discuss common issues.  Any one can attend during these days and the fee for events (reception, breakfast, visit with elected officials/staff members) is $125 not counting hotel and travel expenses.  You can register online for this event starting January 3rd at www.amarillo-chamber.org

Lunch and Learn @ The YMCA

On Tuesday, October 19, 2010 the YMCA of Moore County provided a Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon for it's participants to learn more about breast cancer and to learn ways of prevention.  Jill Best the new Program Director for the YMCA of Moore County started the presentation with an overview of cancer in general and how exercise is a good prevention for this disease. 

 Moore County Hospital Director of Radiology, Julie Evenson spoke to the group about mammograms and the need to get them and especially once you become forty years old. The need for yearly mammograms once you are fifty years old was highly recommend.  Julie Evenson also described different signs of possible breast cancer to look for in the monthly exam that each woman should perform on themselves.  In fact because of a grant provided by Komen Grant Fund the hospital is able to provide breast cancer screenings to those who qualify at no or little cost.  To find out if you qualify just call the hospital and ask for the radiology department at 806-935-7171.

Sue Owens of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in the Family and Consumer Services spoke on nutrition being a good way to prevent cancer.  Sue used the American Cancer Society guidelines for eating because it is so important to improve your health to reduce your cancer risk and to take a good hard look at what you typically eat each day.  Mrs. Owens encouraged everyone to eat at least 5 servings of vegetables (including legumes, or peas and beans) and fruits each day. Try to eat those with the most color (a sign of high nutrient content). These foods are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and many other substances that work together to lower risk of many cancers. Sue talked about other foods that were important to have as well as portion size.  Divide your plate in such a way that your vegetables and fruit are taking up half of the plate. The other half is then divided in half again with half for your protein and half for carbs whether that is dessert or bread.

The staff of the Y ended the presentation asking if the participants would be interested in more lunch and learns in the future which might be done on a quarterly basis.

Here are some websites to help you learn more about these topics.

http://www.cancer.org/

http://texasextension.tamu.edu/

http://www.komenamarillo.org

http://www.mooreymca.com/

http://www.mchd.net

Komen Grant Funds

Vein Drain

Financial assistance and educational programs are provided for people with MS, family

members, caregivers and professionals.   Phone line offers a direct link to the
Information and Resource Help Desk in Denver, staffed with specially trained
professionals. They offer complete information on treatment options, symptom
management and referral services for local services and resources. locally, they offer
support and self-help groups: information and referral,-equipment loans and emergency
financial assistance.  A quarterly newsletter with mailing list of over 2,000
people with MS, family members and professionals in the community with the latest
research findings and a listing of all programs provided in the Panhandle area.
In Moore County, all of the above-mentioned services are provided, including a self-help
group with a trained group leader.  Our Moore County program services also include some case management/financial assistance for people with MS.


The Panhandle Office is committed to providing vital support and services to the many thousands of individuals living with MS, their families, friends, and colleagues in our chapter area.  Information and Resource Helpdesk for any questions about MS, treatments, referrals, or upcoming programs, call 1-800-344-4867, option 1.


For more information about MS check out this website, http://www.nationalmssociety.org/

MS Fact:  Approximately 400,000 Americans have MS, and every week about 200 people are diagnosed.

Do You Have Football Artifacts You Would Like To Share With The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum

The High Plains Observer received a note from a viewer that wanted Dumas to be aware of an opportunity to share football artifacts with The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.  This is what Lisa Barr wrote us:

I'm Lisa Barr and I live in Spicewood, TX, but originally I'm from Monahans.
I was contacted by the guest curator of an upcoming exhibit at The Story of Texas Museum in Austin (The Bob Bullock Museum) about an upcoming exhibit he's planning.  The reason I was contacted is because a mutual friend knew about a 45rpm record I saved by Fred Crawford about the 1968? game between Monahans and Dumas where we beat you by 1st downs or penetrations (one or the other).
Anyway, the museum is looking for football artifacts.
Here's the link
http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/the_museum/look_ahead.html
I thought you guys might be interested in putting something in your newspaper about this exhibit, as I know Dumas ate, drank and slept football back in the late 1960's and early 1970's.
Lisa Barr

Thanks Lisa for sharing with us.  I bet that there are folks out there that would love to share with this museum your memories of past football artifacts.  Follow the link above for more information or read below an excerpt from their website here on the High Plains Observer Dumas

Texas High School Football: More Than the Game
Texas high school football is more than a game. It is the bond that holds together communities, from small burgs barely able to field a six-man team to 5A suburban schools that faithfully fill 20,000 seat stadiums to cheer their hometown heroes. It is the soul of Texas towns. It is the caravans of cars that drive 200 miles on a Friday night to support the home team, the endless post-game analyses in coffee shops, the local pride in past victories and legendary players. It’s also marching bands, drill teams, pep rallies, mascots, cheerleaders, twirlers, booster clubs, fans and fanatics. For at least a few hours every week in the fall, Texas high school football is the glue that transcends cultural, ethnic, and spiritual differences to define us all as Texan.

The action on the field, the noise in the stands, the pageantry of halftime and homecoming, the rousing pep talks in the locker room, the pronouncements echoing from the press box, the grueling hours of practice, are all part of a larger story about ourselves as Texans – a story that will be told at The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum as it has never been told before by guest curator Joe Nick Patoski.

Do you have artifacts, film footage, or photographs related to Texas High School Football as it is described above? If so, and you would like them to be considered for the exhibit, please email footballexhibit@TheStoryofTexas.com.

Sponsored by: Texas High School Coaches Association

Turkey Shoot

Sonic's Ribbon Cutting

Join them on Facebook where you can see the latest specials such as:

DUMAS SONIC'S DEAL OF THE WEEK..... $1.49 Mozzarella Sticks all week long!  Sonic is open @ 6 AM. 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dumas-TX/Sonic-Drive-In-Dumas-TX/127655990618560

St. John's Lutheran Church OKTOBERFEST

October 27, 2010

Lunch and Bazaar

Moore County Community Building

11 am to 1:30 pm

Tickets:  Adults $8 

Children 6 and under $2.50

Serving:

German Sausage and S'kraut

German Style Green Beans and Potato Salad

Brisket - Bierox

German Chocolate 
Also available  pick-up and carry-out plates

Deliver Meals for a cost of $9, Call 935-2974 day of event

Country Kitchen-Homemade goodies

10 am to 2 pm

Organized by Lutheran Women's Missionary League - LWML, Provided by the members of St. John's Lutheran Church

Mayor Pat Sims is probably still wondering where the Ding Dong Daddy Statue is and when will the city be getting this Ding Dong Daddy Statue.

The plans for the Ding Dong Daddy Statue base never came and now the 16th of October has come and gone without a sign of the statue.  Will this be as close as Mayor Pat Sims actually gets to seeing the Ding Dong Daddy Statue?  Mayor Sims saw these pieces of the statue when he and Commissioner Mike Funk had visited the plant at the very end of August/ beginning of September.

This could possibly be an item of discussion at the city commissioner's meeting Monday, October 18, 2010 at 6:30 pm, Dumas Police Department at the Municipal Court room on 124 E. 7th St.

Grace Thru Faith

Early Childhood Intervention Services for Children with Disabilities

Tamara Steph is seen working with a down syndrome child, Melissa from Stratford.  Water is a fun and engaging environment in which Melissa with special needs can move more freely. The physical properties of water allow for decreased apparent weight, increased support, increased time for movements, and resistance for strengthening.  Tamara also uses water therapy as a social tool to help encourage Melissa who is one and a half years old to promote speech as seen here using a straw to use the muscles in and around her mouth. Tamara Steph is part of Region 16 Early Childhood Intervention Services.  Tamara and Melissa are utilizing the pool at the YMCA of Moore County which they do once a week for one hour.  Tamara Steph is a physical therapist for Region 16 and works with special needs children ages birth to three years of age.

Here are some reasons that water therapy is good not only for children such as Melissa but for everyone regardless of age that land based therapy may not provide:

Buoyancy- Provides assistance and support. It is used to decrease gravitational forces placed on weak limbs that are unable to bear much weight. Buoyancy allows a person to move more easily with decreased stress on muscles, joints, and bones.

Heat- Aquatic therapy is provided in a heated pool. The warm water relaxes muscles and allows for improved joint range of motion.
Hydrostatic pressure- The water surrounding the body helps circulate blood from the legs to the heart, often reducing any swelling in the ankles and feet. Once swelling is reduced, joint tenderness can decreases and range of motion can increase.
Resistance - Allows for improvement in balance and strengthening in all muscle directions. On land, resistance is felt in only one direction (that of gravity), which leads to an over development of some muscles and under utilization of others. Resistance also increases sensory awareness.

The YMCA of Moore County is so much more than a workout place.  It has been meeting the needs of our community since 1959 and it is still re-inventing itself to meet the needs in 2010.  All of this would not be possible without United Way funding for general expenses such as chemicals for the pool, utilities to provide the heat and so much more.

Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard This Election Season

Find the answer to all of these questions at your local courthouse.  

PUBLIC INFORMATION:

The County Clerk's Office is accepting applications for early voting by mail for the November 3, 2015 election.  

Reasons for voting by mail are:

65 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER;

DISABILITY;

CONFINEMENT IN JAIL; 

OR EXPECTED ABSENCE FROM THE COUNTY

The office will accept applications through 

Friday, October 23, 2015  (received, not postmarked)

WWW.SOS.STATE.TX.US

Moore Kids Swimming

Moore Kids Swimming

Thank You From Coffee Memorial Blood Center

I would like to take this opportunity to express my thanks for the blood drive held at the Y.M.C.A. on October 13, 2010. During the time we were there we had a total of 71 life saving donations.  This was an amazing turn out and we appreciate what we received.

If you were unable to give and missed the blood drive we will be back October 20, 2010 at the Dumas Amarillo College in the bloodmobile. Please spread the word.

We appreciate the community of Dumas taking time from there schedule to help save lives. Whether you are a donor, a blood drive coordinator, a business who hosts regular blood drives, a company that provides incentives for blood donations.

It’s “Because of You” that patients every day get another chance at life!

I appreciate your dedication in getting the word out to your employees, co-workers, friends, churches, and businesses.  I hope you know that the work you do is greatly appreciated by me, Coffee Memorial Blood Center and especially by the hospital patients in need of blood and blood products.

Janne Lawrence

Donor Recruiter 

Dumas Police Department

In an effort to improve services to citizens, the Dumas Police Department has
implemented an on-line service for obtaining copies of traffic accident reports. This
service will allow the public, and their insurance companies, the flexibility of receiving
reports on-line and will eliminate the need to travel to the Police Department to obtain
an accident report.
To search for an accident report, you must have the report number OR date of accident AND last name of the driver.
The report is then immediately displayed and available for printing. The cost of the on-line service is $9.00 per report.
Citizens will still have the option of coming to the Police Department to obtain a report for $5.00. Payments online can be made by major credit or debit card. Only reports for accidents that have occurred after October 1, 2010 are available on-line. Should a person require a report dated prior to October 1, 2010, they can still retrieve it electronically by calling our office and we will web enable the report for you.

The Dumas Police Department recommends that you allow a minimum of five working days after the accident has occurred before attempting to access the report. Some accidents may require additional time to process.
Please visit www.dumaspd.org and on the left hand navigation click on Records or you can go directly to http://dumastx.policereports.us/.