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Walk MS 2011: Dumas

The local Walk MS is this Saturday and they wanted everyone to know of the great door prizes that you can buy tickets on.  When you register you can buy a chance for $1 and have a chance at several great prizes including a Mother's Day Basket or a family outing with lots of local things to do.  Of course the Walk MS is a great way to do be with your family and help raise funds for a worthy organization at the same time.

Date: Saturday, April 30, 2011
Location: McDade Park 
Address: E. 16th & Durrett,
Dumas, TX 79029
Site Opens: 9:00 a.m.
Walk Begins: 10:00 a.m.
Walk Manager: April Brownlee
Contact Info: April.Brownlee@nmss.org or 806.468.8005, ext. 26


Walk MS is a rallying point, a time and a place to stand together and to be together — to help raise critical funds that support cutting edge research, drive change through advocacy, facilitate professional education and provide programs and services to help people with MS move their lives forward.

Join the Walk MS Movement. Register Today.
Be there. Because every movement you make and every dollar you raise supports the mission to create a world free of MS.

Saturday, April 30: Borger and Dumas Click here to learn more about your local event.

 

Elias Jaquez died of his injuries at the Lubbock Burn Unit on Wednesday. Volunteer Elias Jaquez from Cactus was helping with  a grass fire in Moore County on Saturday, April 11, 2001.  The truck that the firemen were on got stuck in the sand in the path of the fire and the fireman had to flee.  Jaquez fell and was caught in the fire and received burns over 60 percent of his body.  

In Elias honor flags will be flown at half-staff today and tomorrow as well as the day of his funeral.

On Monday, April 25, a fallen hero will ride his final firetruck and be laid to rest at North Lawn Cemetery in Dumas.  The Patriot Guard Riders will form a flag line that all are welcome to be a part of to bid farewell to our fallen hero.  The flag line will form between 9:30 and 10 am at the Masonic Lodge and line the way to the North Lawn Cemetery. Flags will be available for those attending.

Services at 11:00 am at the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

A large crowd is expected. If you wish to be part of this procession, please follow instructions given by officials.

There was a lot of discussion in the work session of the City Commissioner's Meeting on Monday night about No Smoking at the Cal Ripkins ball park and practice fields.  This is an issue that might come back for discussion again at another city meeting.  What are your thoughts on this?  Should the city make this an ordinance with a fine or could the coaches just make it a policy that there is no smoking at the fields and at the games.

Go to the High Plains Observer's Facebook page to give us your thoughts on this.

   Click here to go to HPO's Facebook page.

The Dumas City Commissioners were asked to purchase another grass rig for the Fire Department at Monday night's City meeting.  Larry Dutcher spoke on behalf of the Fire Department to inform the Commissioners about the grass rig that received damage.  The damage grass rig had been built by the firemen  in 1991 and it was a 1990 ford.  It had a special size bed on it which could be hard to replace with a standard  bed.  Dutcher said they believed the tank was still good on the damaged rig and that could be used on another rig.  "We are at the time of the year where we need another rig to fight fires." said Dutcher.  It was determined it needed to be replace but by the time a rig could be found and retro fitted it could be July before it was in commission.  The decision was made to start looking and come back with prices.

Have you ever seen a pink fire truck?  The good folks in Perryton got to see the Pink Heals Fire Truck last weekend. Evan Littlejohn is the fireman taking this truck on one of the many tour stops in Texas.  The purpose is to raise awareness and money for the fight against breast cancer for the women in our Country. This is another one of many ways firemen across our nation work to save lives.

Students Recognized At School Board Meeting

Students from the Dumas High School Building Trades program were recognized at Monday night's School Board meeting.  Eddie Crossland did a presentation of the many projects the students had done in a slide show.  The students have been involved in several projects in the district, including construction of the Dumas Demon Plaza at High School.  You can see the Plaza at the northeast corner of that campus.  The students also presented the school board with ink pens made from the wood of a big elm tree that had to be cut down from the campus of the high school.

School Board also congratulated Austin Swaim who won Swine Skillithon at the San Antonio Stock, Bringing with it a $10,000 scholarship.  Other show results are:
Tarleton State Judging Contest

• Livestock Judging Team placed 16th out of 251 teams
• Austin Swaim noted as 2nd high individua

Texas Tech Judging Contest

• Livestock Judging Team placed 17th out of 191 teams
• Dairy Cattle Team placed 17th out of 52 teams
• Cotton Team placed 25th
• Horse Team placed 52nd out of 1118 teams

Clarendon College Judging Contest

• Livestock Judging placed 4th out of 166
• Austin Swaim was 6th high individual

YMCA

HEALTHY KID’S DAY

Saturday, April 16th

Kid’s Health Fair & Triathlon

HEALTH FAIR

10:30-12:00

· Free to public!

· Fire Trucks & Fire Safety

· EMS Ambulance

· Free Dental Screenings

· Lots of Games!

 KID’S TRIATHLON

1/2 mile run    2 mile bike    200 meter swim

Race begins with a Safety Course at 8am

Parents welcome!

Race and/or assist your children

$15 MEMBERS       $20 NON-MEMBERS

$35 DAY OF RACE

 For more information please call 935-4136

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the theme this year is Healing the Wounded Heart.

Survivor art offers visual testimony to the impact of sexual violence in our lives by offering survivors and those who love them wooden hearts to use as vehicles of expression and healing.  The project actually began in March 2001 as a collaboration between sexual assault programs in Texas and Arte Sana in conjunction with International Women’s Day.  Safe Place, Inc. is asking those who live in any of their service areas (Moore, Hartley, Sherman and Dallam) and who are survivors of sexual violence to take part in this project.   There will be no names put on the hearts so they will remain anonymous.  Wooden hearts and paint will be provided for those participating as well as examples of art already done.  Afterwards, in May 2011 the painted hearts will be displayed at the Window On The Plains Museum for one week.

Safe Place, Inc. is located at 306 W. 7^th St in Dumas, Texas  79029.  You can also call 806/935-7585 for further information about this project.   

The parks department is working hard on all of the parks in The City of Dumas for the 2011 summer season.  The Dumas Aquatic Center well be open for the summer season before you know it.  Be watching here and on the City of Dumas website and facebook for more information on our city's water park.

Thank You Officers

Safe Place, Inc. would like to thank the Officers of the Dumas Police Department, Cactus Police Department, Sunray Police Department and the Moore County Sheriff’s Office for their dedicated service to Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in Moore County.

Safe Place, Inc. is a local Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Center located in Dumas that provides services to the residents of Dallam, Hartley, Moore and Sherman Counties. Dumas Police, Cactus Police and Moore County Officers work together with Safe Place, Inc. to ensure that victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault receive the services they need through referral, accompaniment to medical exams and legal assistance.

The dedication our local law enforcement officials show in their daily efforts to serve and protect our residents is amazing and often taken for granted.  Since April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we at Safe Place, Inc.  would like to take a moment to thank these officers for all they do for Safe Place, Inc., our community and especially for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. 

The Special Olympics Texas: Area 16’s 3rd Annual Dumas Athletics Will Be Held On Saturday, April 16, 2011.

The track meet will be held at Demon Stadium located at 501 Dumas Demon Drive in Dumas, Texas.  Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. with opening ceremonies beginning at 9:30 a.m. Track events start the competition at 10:00 a.m. while Field events will kick off the afternoon competition at 1:30 p.m.  Lunch will be provided for athletes, coaches, volunteers, chaperones, and families.

The 3^rd Annual Dumas Athletics is part of Special Olympics Texas: Area 16.  The event allows athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities to shine and is hosted by the Dumas Independent School District’s Athletic Teams.

For further information, please contact Jessica Sutterfield at (806)935-6774 or email at jessica.sutterfield@dumas-k12.net.  Find them on Facebook under Dumas Special Olympics Track Meet.

DUMAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2011 6:00 P.M.

DUMAS EDC OFFICES – 1015 N. MADDOX

Regular Meeting

·         Call to Order – Ray Oglesby

·         Invocation

·         Attending citizens and their business

Consent Agenda

1.      Consider approval of the March 22, 2011 minutes – Harold Grall

2.      Consider approval of March, 2011 Financials – Bob Brinkmann

Work Session

1.      New Business and other reports

a.       Community Development Grant Committee – Bob Brinkmann

b.      Business Growth & Development Committee – Gene Legg

c.       Business Park Committee – Chris Johnson

d.      Update on Projects & Prospects – Mike Running

2.   Items of Community Interest

a.   Business 2 Business Networking Social – April 26^th

b.  Chamber Networking Breakfast – May 6th

Formal Session

1. Consider approval of Community Grant Funding – Bob Brinkmann
1. Public Hearing

b.   Approval of Community Grant Applicants:

                        GaitQuest                                                       $  2,900.00

                        Cowboy Classic Rodeo Association               $  3,900.00

                        Agri-Life Extension Service Moore County      $  8,000.00

                        Dumas Education Foundation                          $  8,100.00

                        Dumas Youth Baseball/Softball Assoc.            $  6,000.00

                        YMCA                                                           $ 11,100.00

2.       Set date for next meeting – May 9, 2011

Adjourn

I Can Make a Difference

Join The Movement!

On April 30, 2011, I'll be participating in the 2011 Walk MS: Dumas at McDade Park. This event attracts hundreds of walkers from across the city for a memorable event. The walk is hosted by the National MS Society, and the proceeds from the event go support our mission of creating a world free of multiple sclerosis.

Why I Walk

Multiple sclerosis interrupts the flow of information from the brain to the body and stops people from moving. Every hour in the United States, someone is newly diagnosed with MS, an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but advances in research and treatment, made possibly from the funds raised in events like the Walk MS, are moving us closer to a world free of MS.

Why You Should Sponsor Me

I’m walking to create a world free of multiple sclerosis, and you can join me in the movement by sponsoring these efforts. The money that we raise together will not only support research for a cure tomorrow, but also provide programs which address the daily challenges of people living with MS today. Across the region this year, the Walk MS series is striving to raise at least $1.5 million, but it takes the commitment and dedication of thousands to make that a reality. Any amount you can contribute does make a difference.

Deadline to register to vote in May 2011 election is April 14

Our city election is a simple election compared to Amarillo who has what 10 or 11 candidates running for Mayor or Fort Worth who have 109 candidates running for Mayor. Our city election consist of two candidates running for City Commissioner.

Those two candidates are Steve Bodnar and Gabriel Rodriguez who have filed to run for the two-year unexpired term left vacant by Don Parsons in February. It is just as important for voters to get out and vote for one of these candidates as it would be if we had several candidates.

It is up to you to decide if how your city is managed is important to you or not. Register to vote and make a difference in your own life.

To register to vote, applicants may go to the Texas Secretary of State’s website or go to your county courthouse for more information. In order to vote registration must be completed by April 14.

Click here to go to Vote Texas to register.

Dumas Earns National Top 100 Recognition

Dumas, Texas Named Site Selection Magazine “Top 100” Micropolitan

DUMAS, TEXAS -- Dumas, Texas was named a Top 100 Micropolitan city for economic development and corporate real estate projects by Site Selection Magazine in their March 2011 edition. Dumas tied for 74^th out of 576 micropolitan areas. The U.S. Census Bureau defines a micropolitan area as a rural county whose largest city does not exceed a population of 50,000; Dumas has a population of nearly 15,000. The ranking is established among all U.S. micropolitan areas for total corporate real estate deals and projects for 2010 that meet the criteria for inclusion in the Conway New Plant Database. Dumas and Brenham, Texas were the only Texas communities that made this prestigious list for the year. This recognition is the second time in the last 5 months that Dumas has received national recognition for economic development activity. In November 2010, Dumas was selected as a Top 5 Community for Wind Energy Business by Expansion Solutions Magazine for its proactive measures and positive business climate for new wind energy related businesses. Click here for the rest of the story at Dumas EDC