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Thursday, April 23, 2015

On Tuesday, April 14^th, eight Moore County youth competed in the 1^st Annual District Duds to Dazzle Competition in Amarillo, Texas. This is the first year for the competition state wide. Moore County 4-H took two teams to the competition. The junior/ intermediate team consisted of (from left to right) Katie Simnacher, Chasidy Easterling, and Sarah Stovall. These young ladies were given a shower curtain and told to make a wearable product out of it. The rules state that you must complete your project from start to finish in one hour. These young ladies made a doll dress despite sewing machine problems. You have to be 14 years old to advance to the state level, but these girls have the skill and I think you will see them there in the future! The Moore County Senior Team consisted of (from left to right) Junior Deleon, Alondra Torres, Marley Ortiz, Mariah Stone and (in front) Aalliah Acosta. This team was also given a shower curtain and asked to make something wearable out of it. They made a long, maxi type skirt with an underskirt. This team placed 1^st in District competition and will represent Moore County and the State 4-H Round-Up in June!!! Youth in the 4-H Clothing & Textile Project learn about fibers and fabrics, wardrobe selection, clothing construction, comparison shopping, fashion interpretation, understanding of style and design, proper grooming, poise in front of others, and personal presentation skills. The Texas 4-H Duds to Dazzle Clothing & Textiles Competition goes one step beyond, utilizing the knowledge and skills learned in the project, while increasing awareness of the impact of the clothing & textile industry on the environment, specifically the waste stream. In the competition, teams of 4-H members will re-design and re-purpose discarded garments.

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Dumas/Moore County Chamber After Business Hours

Sam Cartwright checking out the refreshments.

Alexa Maples, Dr. Karen Smith and Irene Hughes.

Business After Hours networking reception hosted by Moore County Hospital District are: Ben Maples, Valero; Alexa Maples, Amarillo College Moore County Campus, Cindy Bassford, Physician's Assistant with the new Dumas Dermatology Clinic; Jeff Turner, CEO of MCHD; Dr. Karen Smith, M.D., Medical Director for Hospitalists,James Allen, CPA and a board member of MCHD and Sam Cartwright, CEO for the Chamber.

Tom Ferguson and Ben Maples

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Board Summary For 01/12/15

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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Museum Day 2014

Museum Day at Window on the Plains Museum and The Art Center was celebrated September 29 with beautiful weather, a big crowd, flag-flying tractors, shinny cars and luscious homemade pies. Division winners in the car show were Steve Bodnar with a 1939 Ford, Glenn Wallick of Amarillo with a 1973 Pontiac Grand Am, John Hays with a 1958 Cameo pickup and Dudley and Marilyn Christian with a 1977 Corvette. In the pie contest, Nora Reed won the double crust pie division with an apricot pie. Sherry Harper won two divisions, the single crust division with a pecan cream cheese pie and the cream pie division with a coconut cream pie. Joan Criswell baked the winning cobbler with a fresh apple cobbler. Ted Ray Coleman of Hereford was winner of the lawnmower slalom. Mike Caldwell won the “stake killer” award for knocking down the most stakes during his run. Tractor Olympics winner were Don Dowdy of Amarillo for the slow race, William Proctor of Amarillo for the candy drop, Vince Meyer of Umbarger for the run and start. Ted Ray Coleman of Hereford won three divisions, the barrel roll, chain drag and trailer backing. Winner of the raffle for the 50” television was David Swinford. Painting winners were Barbara Johnson, Mike DeBons and David Swinford. Museum Day for 2015 will be September 26.