RoRo's Bakery

RoRo’s Bakery opened this week and you can visit them from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1017 N. Dumas Ave.  It is north of F3 Gym and south of John Deere.

Rochelle and Courtney Hutcherson invite you to join them Monday to Friday for some cookies, cupcakes and coffee. 

Call 806-717-8238 or 806-717-8586

Bodnar For City Commissioner

Steve Bodnar is the first person to file for this City Commissioner Place 3 on Monday, February 14, 2011.

As you will remember Mr. Bodnar ran for Mayor in the last election against James Mahaffey and Pat Sims.  Bodnar has lived in Dumas, Texas for 21 years and in that time he has owned and ran his own business, Bodnar Auto at 823 S. Dumas Ave. for 16 years.

Steve's goal for Dumas as a Commissioner is to make it the best city possible.  One of the ways he plans to do that is to watch budgetary spending which is a concern of his when items are bought that are not in the budget.

Create A Card Buffet With Margaret Parsons At The Art Center

Here is a chance to warm up your creativity after the recent cold snap!! There will be a "Create a Card Buffet" at the Art Center on Monday evening, February 21 from 7pm until 9:30pm. 

  Come and make up to 10 greeting cards for $15. Snack and create with us as we put a little "Spring" in our winter. Join the fun and celebrate not being snowed in!!! Contact Margaret Parsons at 806-934-5141 or e-mail: meparsons@cableone.net to reserve your spot today.
Check out her website www.craftwithmargaret.stampninup.net 

Local Hochheim Prairie Branch Meet To Disburse Funds

Every year members of the Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual have meet in Dumas, Texas to decide how to disburse funds from an insurance co-op.  Hochheim Insurance is a home owners insurance that gives back five dollars for every member.  Members of Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual will give three $500 Scholarships to three students residing within the Moore County school districts to help them seek education beyond high school at an accredited college or trade school.  Students may see their school counselor or check online at the Dumas ISD website for the 2011 Scholarship Application.

This year the Hochheim Branch will be disbursing $2,350 back into Moore County in the following months.  Here are some of the people who met on February 10, 2011 to decide how the members money would be disbursed.

Front Row L-R Jackie Wiswell, Lovera McGill.  Middle Row L-R Jim Rollins, Billie Brazell, Cindy Pope, Sharon Taft, Del Taft. Back Row L-R Curtis Lawrence, William Abell, Kirk Pope.

Last May Sharon Taft and Jackie Wiswell got to attend the State Meeting for Hochheim Insurance in Yoakum, Texas.  Picture below is Sharon and Jackie with the President of Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual Insurance Association at that time.  Since this picture was taken Mr. John E. Trott Jr. has passed away.  Dave Talbert is now the President of this insurance company.

69th District Jury Cancelled For February 14, 2011

Attention              Attention              Attention

The jury called for the 69th District Court for Monday Feb. 14, 2011, at 8:30 am has been cancelled. They do not need to report.  If anyone has any questions they may contact Diane Hoefling, Moore County District Clerk, at 935-6325.

Dumas City Commission Meet On Monday, February 7, 2011

Dumas City Commission meet on Monday, February 7th in Regular Session.  
 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance - Vernon McDowell
Attending citizens and their business - None

Consent Agenda was approved for minutes for January 21st meeting, paying bills and issuance of $25,000 letter of credit to comply with regulations of the Railroad Commission of Texas concerning city gas wells.

 In Formal Session matter pertaining to landfill and solid waste operations was discussed in a public hearing after which new landfill was approved.

Celso Garcia's request for gas outside the city limits was tabled till more information could be provided by the city employees on the gas line on N. Dumas Ave.
      
Commissioners approved to have a Special Election on May 14, 2011 in order to elect Commissioner Place 3.

Purchase of shade structures for visitors center was discussed and tabled till next city meeting.  Sam Cartwright was asked to attend the next Parks and Recreation board meeting to share his thoughts on the surrounding grounds at the visitors center.

Annual homestead exemption for 2011 was discussed and commissioner Dr. Bonner wanted more information on cost to increase homestead exemption.

An agreement with Grant Construction Co. to excavate caliche from pit at golf course was approved pending finalizing details to the satisfaction of the golf course supervisor.  Supervisor wants the ability to shut down the operation if problems develop.

Resolution No. 11-04 will create a joint county-city airport zoning board which will exercise zoning authority around the airport in order to prevent obstructions and encroachments in airport operations.
You can see Resolution No. 11-04 located in Legal Notices on the right top of the HPO Dumas screen.
 John Joel and William Darcy were named to represent the city's interest of this zoning board.

Update was given by Milton Pax on the Ports-To-Plains and TxDOT forum.  This update was mainly given to let the city commissioners be aware that anytime they had the ear of one of our local congressman or other local politician to let them know that our roads were our lifeline for commerce and needed to be kept in good repair.
                    
Executive Session - Texas Government Code Section 551.071 - Attorney Consultation; Section 551.072 -
Deliberation Regarding Real Property; Section 551.074 - Deliberation Regarding Personnel Matters
1.  Attorney Consultation:
      a. Concerning matters related to lease agreement for golf course restaurant

Special Election For May 14, 2011 Approved

Approved at City of Dumas Commissioner meeting was Order of Special Election.  First day to file application for place on the ballot is Saturday, February 12, 2011.  The city secretary's office is not required by law to be open so the first day to apply for Commissioner Place 3 will be Monday, February 14, 2011.  Early voting will begin May 2, 2011 and end May 10, 2011.  Commissioner Place 3 is to fill a two-year unexpired term left vacant by Don Parsons.