A feasibility study is the ultimate goal of the committee.

The Chamber's Convention Center study committee met and looked at the architect's possible configurations. Tom Lavin of Lavin Architect began by telling the feasibility committee how they took what people of the committee said they wanted and made a configuration of what they heard.  The Lavin Architect realize that there has to be a master plan so that it could be built in stages.  The completed plan would be around 286,000 sq.ft.  The staff of Lavin Architect showed how it would look in a slideshow which included a 3 D picture.

The participants of the committee once again got the opportunity to move sections around to see what would work best.  This building would be seen from the highway if their dream location could be secured.  It would be on HWY 287 which would make it easy to find if you are coming from out of town for a function.

The indoor arena can be used for equestrian events, rodeos, car shows and sports events such as volleyball or basketball events.  The Indoor Arena would be 150' x 250' which would include seating for 1,250, a warm up area, return alley, dressing room with restrooms only and storage.  Total space would be 79,900.  The arena will be a metal commercial building that is heated and cooled.

The Conference Center would have a exhibit hall, banquet hall 500 seating with a total space of 40,400.  When the auditorium could be built it would be 31,922 total space with seating capacity of 2,000.  There would be space for management office, food services such as concessions, dining room, kitchen, chair/table storage and plant services.  There would be parking on each side of the center with a possibility of an area for outdoor weddings.  The wedding party would then be able to go right into one of the areas in the Conference Center for the wedding reception.

The feasibility committee will get to see another version of the Architect's configuration in October based on discussion from Wednesday's meeting.

If this center is owned by the City of Dumas, the hotel/motel tax can be used to help in the start up. Once the Convention Center started being rented it should take care of itself.  It will be a few years before any of this will become a reality.

YMCA of Moore County Annual Campaign

The YMCA of Moore County invite you to help with the 2015 Annual Campaign.  Did you know that a $50 donation will help a child learn lifesaving skills and self confidence through the YMCA swim lesson program.  

See a YMCA Staff member or a YMCA Board Member to see how you can help.

Panhandle District 1 4-H Photography Contest Results‏

Congratulations, Sunray 4-H Community Club!! You made a clean sweep at the Panhandle District 1 4-H Photography Contest!! Cayman Ivins , Jessie Jones and Maycee Woodward, all members of Sunray 4-H competed in the district photography competition along with over 100 other youth. Cayman Ivins competed in the intermediate age group and placed 1st and received Judges Choice with her Animals/ Wildlife photo, 1st with her Element of Design photo, and 1st with her Nature/ Landscape...e photo. Jessie Jones competed in the Senior Age group and placed 1st with her Animals/ Domestic photo, 1st with her Details and Macro photo, and 1st with her Element of Design photo. Maycee Woodward competed in the Junior age group and placed 2nd with her plant/ flora photo, 2nd with her Nature/ Landscape photo and 2nd with her Animals/Wildlife photo. GREAT job, Ladies!!!- Sunray 4-H Community Club Mary Jean Jones, Misti Ivins, Russell Woodwardtions, Sunray 4-H Community Club!! You made a clean sweep at the Panhandle District 1 4-H Photography Contest!! Cayman Ivins , Jessie Jones and Maycee Woodward, all members of Sunray 4-H competed in the district photography competition along with over 100 other youth. Cayman Ivins competed in the intermediate age group and placed 1st and received Judges Choice with her Animals/ Wildlife photo, 1st with her Element of Design photo, and 1st with her Nature/ Landscape...e photo. Jessie Jones competed in the Senior Age group and placed 1st with her Animals/ Domestic photo, 1st with her Details and Macro photo, and 1st with her Element of Design photo. Maycee Woodward competed in the Junior age group and placed 2nd with her plant/ flora photo, 2nd with her Nature/ Landscape photo and 2nd with her Animals/Wildlife photo. GREAT job, Ladies!!!- Sunray 4-H Community Club Mary Jean Jones Misti Ivins , Russell Woodward

Lucifer, Moore County Sheriff's K-9 Unit Assist In Seizing Drugs

Moore County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit has seized or assisted in seizing several pounds of Marijuana, hundreds of grams of THC extract, Methamphetamine, Heroin, Cocaine and approximately $174,700 in money directly related to drug trafficking from August 1, 2014 to August 1, 2015.  Lucifer is certified through the National Police Canine Association and the National Detector Dog Association.  Lucifer and his handler Sgt. Jones train a minimum of 16 hours a month with the Amarillo Police Department K-9 Units.

 Lucifer is trained to search for meth, cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy and heroin.  Lucifer is also trained to search for fleeing suspects, apprehend fleeing suspects and handler protection.   

Bernardo Garcia was charged with Possession CS PG 2>=4G, 400G, Possession Marijuana>4OZ<=5lbs and out of county felony warrants. 

In a most recent narcotic arrest of Bernardo Garcia Jr. the K-9 unit was conducting a search of the passengers and the luggage on a Grey hound bus traveling from Colorado to Edinburg Texas.  During the search of luggage a suitcase was indicated on by Lucifer.  Deputies and Dumas Police Department made contact with the owner of the suitcase and the suitcase was open.  Inside were several large freezer bags of hydro marijuana and hash approximate value of $ 8,000. 

Large freezer bags of hydro marijuana and hash approximate value of $ 8,000. 

The Moore County 4-H Gold Star Banquet was held August 31, 2015 at the Moore County Community Building. This event is the highlight of our 4-H Year and we encourage our 4-H families and friends to be a part of this banquet.  We recognized our special “Friends of 4-H”, Danforth “I Dare You” Leadership Awards,  Gold Star Awards, 4-H Volunteer Leaders, Achievement Awards, Distinguished Leaders, Scholarships, and points winners.

We especially thank all of our County Commissioners, Judge Rhoades, Extension Agents, parent leaders, volunteers and community for their support of Moore County 4-H and helping ensure the success of our Moore County youth. 

Recognitions:

Parent Leaders: Shannon Friese, Sheila Fischbacher, LaDawn Baten, Kalina Hill, R’Nae Bontke, Charlotte Pitts, Jon Cooley, Selena Cooley, Darren and Misti Ivins, Guy Guest, Charley and Mary Jean Jones, Lee Morrie, Randy Cross, Brent and Shauna Easterling, Robert Hibbs, Misty Stroebel, Lisa Smith, TK and Sara Baker, Bruce Rice.

Friends of 4-H: 4-H takes more than youth, agents, parents and volunteers in order to be successful. We are blessed with some great companies and individuals to make 4-H better through their support and contributions even when they don’t have children involved. This year we recognized Barry Crowe Seed and Wilber Ellis of Sunray as our Friends of 4-H. They are both major supporters of the FCS Scholarship fund and our 4-H yearbook. They help with supplies to upkeep the Sunray Ag Farm and help support 4-H in many ways. We could not do all that we do without them.

FCS Scholarship awards were presented to Jessica Fischbacher and Junior Deleon

I Dare You Awards are given to young people who exhibit personal integrity, balanced living and leadership potential. This years I Dare You awards go to Rachel Dickey and Brady Friese

 Achievement Awards:

Aalliah Acosta- Rabbit, Paige Alexander- Rabbit, Sydnee Baten- Leadership, Seth Blanton- Judging, Chris Bohannan- Swine, Jule Bohannan- Swine, Avery Bontke- horse, Faith Bontke- Horse, Dillion Cooley- Food and Nutrition, Eva Cook- goat, Addison Cross- Judging, Gillian Darcy- Judging, Junior Deleon- Performing Arts, Rachel Dickey- Horse, Chris Dow- Beef, Chasidy Easterling- Clothing and Textiles, Tara Easterling- Shooting Sports, Julian Espino- Goat, Brady Friese- Swine, Shiann Friese- Swine, Jesse Garrett- Swine, Joe Garrett Swine, Kammie Guest- Swine, Bob Hibbs- Shooting Sports, Justin Hill-horticulture, Bradley Hudson- Swine, Cayman Ivins- leadership, Kasie Ivins- Swine, Cody Jones- Swine, Cody Johnson-Swine, Colin Jones- Swine, Jessie Jones- Swine, Maycie Marquez- Community Service, Cash McCurley- Swine, Grayson McCurley Swine, Jaylee Medrano- Swine, Eric Mendoza- Goat, Cassandra Morales- Cattle, Juan Morales- Cattle, Marely Ortiz- Clothing and Textiles, Ryan Pitts- Rabbit, AJ Rice- Swine, Paden Rice- Swine, Shelton Shurley, Katie Simnacher- Rabbit, Trent Simnacher- Shooting Sports, Lanie Snider- Swine, Mariah Stone- Clothing and Textiles, Hadley Strack- Food and Nutrition, Kody Stroebel – Judging, Kyle Stoebel- Judging, Caleb Stovall- Cattle, Sarah Stovall- Swine, Zach Stovall- Swine, Clay Sumrow- Rabbit, Lizzy Sumrow- Rabbit, Humberto Tarango- Shooting Sports, Titus Thompson- Swine, Travers Thompson- Swine, Alondra Torres- Leadership, Maycee Woodward- Sheep.

Point Awards:

4-Her’s have the opportunity to earn points throughout the year and receive an additional award at the banquet. 150 points are required to receive this award and encourages diversity and involvement in 4-H activities. This year, 4-h jackets and garment bags were given out.

Point and jacket award winners are Jesse Garrett, Joe Garrett, Cayman Ivins, Brady Friese, Shiann Friese, Jessica Fischbacher, Dillon Cooley, Addison Cross, Katie Simnacher, Trent Simnacher, Eric Mendoza, Colin Jones, Jessie Jones.

Distinguished Parent Leader awards go to two dedicated parent leaders who spend countless hours supporting and ensuring the success of 4-H and our youth. This year’s awards goes to Darren Ivins and Jon Cooley. 

The 4-H Gold Star Award is the Highest Award is the highest award that can be received by a 4-Her in his/her career. Moore County is unique that the award comes with a scholarship. This year’s award goes to Colin Jones and Humberto Tarango.