Dalhart Consumers announces the lease of Benchmark Grain Company grain facilities.  The lease consist of a 1,250,000 bushels capacity grain elevator, scales, and office, shop in Dalhart, and a 1,000,000 bushel capacity grain elevator, scales and office located five miles South West of Dalhart on CR 694.

Question:  During this past school year my daughter attended the intermediate school.  She had to have a spinal curvature screening, but she didn’t want to do it.  She was embarrassed because she’s a little bigger than the other girls, and she didn’t want anyone to see her have the screening.

Dairy Month, traditionally celebrated in June, is an exciting time in Dalhart when special events are held to inform the public about the dairy industry, and dairy producers are honored for their hard work in this essential field.

The dairy industry is an integral part of the Dalhart community, so Dairy Month is particularly relevant in our area.

    During tornado season, residents may expect tornados, downburst rains, and hail storms.  Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms are a real threat in the Texas Panhandle and advance planning for severe weather is something all area residents should begin to consider.

The Grand Opening ribbon cutting for the new offices of Capital Farm Credit was held on Tuesday, June 2nd for the new offices located at 2921 West FM 281.  A large crowd gathered to mark this special occasion despite the wind.  Following the ribbon cutting there were tours of the new offices and hamburgers with all the fixings.  The Red Coats of the Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off the festivities and helped open the doors to Capital Farm Credit’s new office.

    An adult female was flipped from the 4-wheeler she was riding.  Initially, her injuries appeared severe as she lay motionless awaiting the arrival of EMS.  On the scene were Paramedic DeNisa Brown, Dalhart Fire Chief Curtis Brown, Officer Eloy Duran and Det. Paul Rowell with the Dalhart Police Department and Deputy Penny Loudder with the Hartley County Sheriff’s Office.   A second woman was also involved in the accident but did not require medical treatment.

Julie Calvert was born in Inglewood, CA and moved to Texas in 1970. She married her high school sweetheart and began their journey in the Air Force. Julie joined the Air National Guard and ended her career in the Air Force Reserve after six years.

GM announced Monday it had filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  The bankruptcy will restructure the company and allow time to repay debt.  The bankruptcy also allows GM to remain open, although 2,400 of its dealerships will close.  The 3,600 remaining dealerships should remain open and viable under GM’s restructuring plan.

Area residents found out on Sunday, May 31st just how tall an oversized load on a big rig can be.  Three semi trucks with oversized loads traveled through Dalhart on their way to Hobbs, New Mexico, at approximately 1:30 p.m.  The trip through Dalhart, however, took two and a half hours.

The Coon Memorial Nursing Home has begun a new project in the arboretum area of the home.  The project is the planting and upkeep of a memorial rose garden.  The first rose bush, a Sheer Magic hybrid tea rose, was donated and planted in honor of Opal Davis.  A rose garden was a long time dream of Mrs. Davis.  She made numerous requests throughout her stay at the home for a rose garden.  Unfortunately, she passed away before seeing the first bush planted. 

The Texas Animal Health Commission recently confirmed a case of cattle tuberculosis (TB) in one dairy herd of 2,600 head from West Texas.

Get creative with your summer photos by learning how to maximize your digital works with Photoshop. Whether you use Elements 5.0 or 6.0, CS2, CS3 or CS4, Ed2Go has a course for you. With Photoshop you will learn to edit images, process photos, and create original graphics. Whether you’re a photographer, graphic artist, or just want to alter old family photos, Photoshop is the program for you! Discover the fastest and most effective ways to use Photoshop from an expert and columnist for Photoshop User magazine (who has twice been nominated for the Photoshop Hall of Fame), Sherry London. New Ed2Go sessions, offered through Community Connect, begin the third Wednesday of every month, explained Sylvia Renick, with online registration available at www.ed2go.com/dalhart.

J. Pat Hickman, Chairman & CEO of Happy State Bank, announces the ground breaking of the new location in Plainview at 3110 Olton Road.   The ground breaking took place Tuesday, June 2.

The Boards of Directors of Dalhart Federal Savings and Loan Association, Dalhart Federal Mutual Holding Company, Dalhart Federal Corporation, Texas Panhandle Title Company, Inc. and Progress Resources, Inc. have elected William A. “Bill” Cunningham as President and CEO of all companies.  Bill has served on the board since October 10, 1985, and joined the Association as Executive Vice President and General Counsel in June 2003.

Dalhart Intermediate School 5th graders attended a junior high orientation on May 21st.  The orientation lasted most of the afternoon and students learned a great deal about what to expect this next school year.

Dalhart Junior High School is comprised of sixth, seventh and eight grade students.  Each incoming class of 6th graders was treated to a grand tour of the new school, which was once home to the high school.  The tour included meeting Principal John Machel and all of the teachers they will have next year.

On Monday, the World Heath Organization (WHO) reported that 62 countries have officially classified 17,410 cases as influenza A (H1N1) infection, swine flu.  Mexico has reported 5,029 laboratory confirmed human cases of infection, including 92 deaths. The United States has reported 8,975 laboratory confirmed human cases, including 15 deaths.  The stage 5 alert issued by WHO continues to be in effect.  The United States continues to surpass Mexico in the number of confirmed cases.

“When I said I didn’t know about the law I was told that ignorance of the law is not an excuse.”

     Question:  I found out that I couldn’t throw away paint cans in the trash the hard way.  I received a citation and the paint cans back.  I told the person handing me the citation that I didn’t realize there was such a law.  I just moved into a place with two roommates and we are all just now 18 years old.  When I said I didn’t know about the law, I was told that ignorance of the law is not an excuse.  What does that mean exactly, and why am I in trouble for something I knew nothing about?

The Dalhart Senior Citizens Center held a Coffee Reception on Wednesday, May 27th recognizing the centers quilters.  The reception began at 10:30 a.m. in the center’s gathering room with coffee and pastries. Quilts were on display to be viewed and are available for purchase, a special quilters poem was read, a great time of fellowship, along with special comments given by quilters and Board of Directors, Phil Davis, Rebecca Amyx and Lyndell Hall were all part of the appreciation shown toward our quilters.