On January 26th at 6:00 p.m. the Dalhart Fire Department will conduct an organizational meeting for the Fire Corps.  Fire Corps is a nationwide fire department auxiliary program that supports and supplements resource-constrained fire departments through citizen advocates.  Citizen advocates provide non-operational activities and duties that support firefighters during the course of their business.

    Dallam and Hartley Counties are gearing up for elections in March.  Many seats are on the ballot, and a few are contested races.  Early voting begins on February 16th in both counties, and ends on February 26th.  The election is scheduled for March 2nd.

 

 

    Show time! Pretty pigs, gorgeous goats, and stunning steers are all being transported to the Rita Blanca Coliseum for this year’s Bi-County Livestock Show.  Local youth year’s long worth of work is about to pay off.  4-H and FFA participants have not only been prepping their animals for show, but also getting the coliseum ready for the livestock show.

    Just about everyone in Dalhart has already met Robin Scott, writer and columnist for the Dalhart Texan.  Scott has been writing for the newspaper since November 2008.  Her weekly column, “Ask the Lawyer,” has gained in popularity.  Scott is also frequently the writer for feature articles on the front page of the Dalhart Texan.  She’s not exactly new to Dalhart anymore, but beginning a new endeavor.

    Progress continues in our local community in many aspects.  New restaurants, new business ventures, and new residential and commercial construction illustrate that, yes, change is still here. One of the more noticeable developments in recent months has been the recent construction occurring near the new high school.  The development and city improvements of the surrounding area of the high school are finally changing from vacant lots to new homes. 

 

 

    Shampoo and shearing madness could be a well fitting explanation for today and tomorrow.  As the Bi-County Livestock Show begins on Wednesday many involved youth are doing the last minute preparations on their show animals.

    I just must “expresso” myself on my husband’s recent remark about only needing three coffee cups; one clean, one dirty and one extra.  Obviously, this comes from a “non-drinker.”  I mean, each morning I pause at the cupboard before choosing just the right container from which to enjoy my first cup of “Joe.” 

    The Progressive Dairyman magazine recently featured an article by Dalhart Independent Curriculum Director Carroline Methvin.  Methvin has been a freelance writer for Progress Dairyman for the past two years.  Each year the Progressive Dairyman magazine picks the top 25 most read articles from the previous year.  Methvin’s article ranked number one.

Dalhart faced off against the #3 ranked team in the state Friday night, and the young Dalhart squad held their own the first quarter. Levelland gradually pulled away to defeat the Lady Wolves, 50 -35. Dalhart is still looking for their first district win at 0-2 in district play. 

Foul trouble early in the game spelled defeat for the Dalhart basketball team as they opened district play against the Levelland Lobos.  Dalhart is now 13-3 and 0-1 in district play as they lost 49-56 in their first home game in district. 

 

 

    Nearly 120 years ago, Richard Sears hired Alvah C. Roebuck to help him with his watch company, and in 1893 the two became Sears, Roebuck and Co.  In the 1890’s, the mail order industry for Sears, Roebuck and Co. flourished, which lead to the introduction of the Sears catalog in 1895.  The first catalog, consisting of 532 pages, offered shoes, women’s garments, wagons, fishing tackle, stoves, furniture, saddles and bicycles.

 

 

    It is more than a mere accomplishment when a business can double its size and expand its clientele in a relatively short five-year span.  It is even more astounding when a business can do that in a declining market and being in a relatively small community.   Despite fluctuating market prices, and ever increasing expenses Dalhart’s Cattleman’s Livestock Commission Company has still managed to excel.

    The Dalhart Independent School Board has two places up for election in the May 8th election.  Elected board trustees serve three-year terms and attend monthly meetings year round, special meetings as needed, and an annual conference.

An Awards Assembly was held on January 4, 2010 to honor those students who were contestants in the UIL District Academic Competition at Frank Phillips College in Borger on November 6, 2009.  Both 4th and 5th grades took 1st place overall in the Elementary Competition and received beautiful plaques.  Mr. McCormick, DIS principal, welcomed family members and friends to the assembly.  The UIL coaches presented each contestant with a UIL T shirt and ribbons.  The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners also received medals. Mrs. Linda Vermedahl, UIL Coordinator for DIS, assisted with the presentations. Each team was then photographed with their coach. 

    All performances will be at the half-time of the following games:

Friday, Jan 15th, Dumas Varsiry Girl’s Game, 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan 19th, Dalhart Varsity Girls Game  6:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 5th, Dalhart Varsity Boy’s Game (Senior Parent Night), 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 6th, WTAMU Girl’s Game, 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 9th, Hartley Varsity Girl’s Game, 6:30 p.m.

    Thursday, March 11th    Dalhart Elementary & Intermediate School PE Program at 6:30 p.m.

The best part of waking up…!

    Elections for new members for city council are scheduled for Saturday, May 8th.  Potential candidates will begin to file their paperwork with the city on February 6th.  Becoming a member of the Dalhart City Council provides an opportunity to stay in close touch with the actions necessary to run the city.