Business Spotlight 2015

BusinessSpotlight
2015
A special publication of The Dalhart Texan
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Business Spotlight
Chamber of Commerce at the heart of Dalhart business
If you want to check the pulse of a community’s
business sector, you would look no further than the
chamber of commerce. The Dalhart Area Chamber of
Commerce is the heart of Dalhart’s thriving business
community. With benefits for both established and new
businesses, the Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce
is at the forefront of initiating growth in the area.
The newly improved Dalhart Area Chamber
of Commerce website includes added features for
visitors and members. Chamber members can post
events, update their information, pay their dues, pay
for events, link things to their social media sites and
much more.
New membership levels also help small
businesses become a part of the Dalhart Area
Chamber of Commerce and take advantage of the
benefits membership has to offer. Those levels also
accommodate those already working at a business but
want to highlight their personal services and contact
information, like real estate and insurance agents or
stylists at a salon. This change came last year and was
the first change to the chamber membership levels in
10 years.
Benefits to being a member of the Dalhart Area
Chamber of Commerce include a web listing, the
opportunity to be included in the Dalhart Area Guide
Book and Dalhart Area Map every two years, a weekly
newsletter, marketing at the chamber office, ribbon
cuttings and ground breaking ceremonies hosted by
the Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce and many
networking opportunities.
Members of the Dalhart Area Chamber of
Commerce have the opportunity each year to
participate in the Santa Cash program during the
busy holiday shopping period, a member-to-member
discount program, online coupons and more.
At various times during the year the chamber will
host educational programs inviting a guest speaker
on topics related to business needs. There will be a
minimal cost, if any, to attend these programs.
Members of the Dalhart Area Chamber of
Commerce also have the opportunity to serve on
various committees. An invitation is extended to
any chamber member wishing to be part of any of
our committees. This gives member the opportunity
to develop leadership skills, network and learn
more about many functions of the chamber and
community.
By being a chamber member your business will
be front and center on all inquiries that relate to your
business. The chamber receives thousands of inquiries
about various products and services provided in the
community. Chamber members receive preference on
these inquires. In addition, you will be notified by
e-mail of any online inquiries to your business are
generated through the website.
As a member, you are entitled to one free printed
list each year of all chamber members. This list will
be printed on mailing labels for you to use to mail
information to members about your business, generate
contacts or for special events or promotions related to
your business.
Through the chamber’s partnership with the West
Texas Small Business Development Center business
consulting services, assistance, training programs and
more are offered to new and existing businesses.
WTBDC can assist with business plans, managing
your finances, growing your businesses and more.
Information is available by contacting the chamber
office.
Each chamber member will be able to use the
chamber logo. The logo can be used to show you
support the community by being a chamber member
on your website, printed on marketing materials or
other places to show you support the chamber.
Each member will receive a window decal
displaying your support for Dalhart and your
membership.
The chamber is a voice and advocate for business
in the community, across the region, in the state and
in Washington D.C. on issues related to businesses in
our community.
The chamber is involved with local, state and
national officials to stay informed. A group from
the chamber travels to Austin, Texas, for Panhandle
Days to help lobby on behalf of issues related to the
Panhandle area, our community and businesses.
Like and follow the Dalhart Area Chamber
of Commerce on Facebook to keep up-to-date on
business activity in the community.
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Business Spotlight
Growing together for 42 years
Work hard, pray hard. That’s been 3B
Farm’s business philosophy for the past 42
years.
3B Farms is family owned and operated.
Even the name, “3,” for the number of men
who began the operation—dad Lanny, and
brothers John and Brian—and the “B” stands
for the family name of Bezner.
Lanny was actually in the chemical
business in Hereford in the late 1960s, but felt
the calling to go back into farming. He owned
a section of land that was privately farmed, and
in 1973 he moved his family from Hereford to
the Dalhart area.
His sons grew up watching their dad be
successful in the farming business and desired
to follow in his footsteps. John, Partner for the
cattle feeding branch; Brian, General Partner;
and Mark, Partner for the farming branch and
eventually their sister, Virginia, bookkeeping
specialist all came back home from college to work in the family business. Brian’s
wife, Alicia, is also an asset to the company.
“The great thing about our business is we are all family,” Brian said. “We’re all
going in the same direction, and we all have the same set of goals.”
3B Farms currently has 10,000 irrigated acres of land, growing alfalfa, corn,
wheat and even 275 acres of watermelon. They stay fairly busy with custom cattle
feeding, seed sales, two commercial grain elevators and a new cleaning processing
plant.
“A lot of farms are just that—farms,” Brian added. “We stay so busy year round,
not just planting and harvest times. That’s something that makes us unique.”
Third generation of excellence
Trish (Bowers) Miller, granddaughter of the founder of Bowers Drug, is carrying on
the tradition and good service to customers. Trish is now the owner and manager of the
business.
Bowers Prescription has a long and rich heritage. The Bowers Drug Co. began on June
1, 1947, when the late Dick Bowers and the late Harold H. Hogue (silent partner) bought
the drug store from W.L. (Bill) Wanser. Wanser had bought the store 25 years earlier from
Guy McGee.
Bowers was located on Denrock, where the Sears Store was located for many years
and now the Hillside Kids Building is located. The store was complete with a large soda
fountain, booths, prescription department, over the counter drugs, gifts, and cosmetics.
Bowers Drug remained at that location until 1959 when they moved to their current
location at 121 Texas Blvd. across the street northwest from Coon Memorial Hospital. The
business features a drive-up window and city wide delivery to those who need it. Store hours
are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Dick Bowers started out in the drug business early when he took a job at age nine
in Vernon and was in that business until he sold to his son, Don. Dick N. Bowers and
Marie Skipworth Bowers moved to Dalhart in November 1945. He was a salesman for
Southwestern Drug Corp of Amarillo before going into the retail drug business in Dalhart.
Don Bowers, only child of Dick and Marie, was born in Vernon. He graduated from
Vernon High School and went to Abilene and surveyed with the U.S. Engineering Dept.
before joining the Air Force in 1943. Don attended Capitol College of Pharmacy in Denver
and returned to Dalhart as a registered pharmacist.
Don and Mary Pat James, daughter of the late Andy M. and Loretta Stack James, were
married on August 7, 1947. They moved to Norman, Okla. in May 1948 where Don received
his BS in Pharmacy from the University of Oklahoma in May 1951. After returning to
Dalhart from Oklahoma, Don and Mary Pat lived on the Andy James Ranch and ranched for
seven years. They moved into Dalhart where Don went to work as a pharmacist at Bowers.
Karen (Bowers) Simpson purchased the store from her father Don on May 1, 1989.
Trish (Bowers) Miller moved back to Dalhart in July 1993 and went to work at Bowers.
Trish purchased the store from her sister, Karen (Bowers) Simpson, on October 1, 2009.
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Above, Leroy Schaffner, Coon Memorial Hospital CEO, gladly cut the ribbon to commemorate the opening of the new ER Department on Marcy 31. Several
members of the community, hospital staff, and Dalhart Area Chamber of Commerce were on hand to congratulate Schaffner and his staff on the recent completion
of the new facility. The department was open to see patients beginning Wednesday, April 1. Below, Dalhart’s new emergency facility doubled in size, adding a total
of 6,334 square feet to the department and now has seven rooms including two trauma rooms separated by a collapsible wall and one triage room.
Serving Dalhart and surrounding area’s medical needs since 1928
Dallam-Hartley County Hospital District (DHCHD)
is the primary medical source for our region and consists
of 12 different entities, including Coon Memorial
Hospital, Dalhart Family Medicine, High Country Rural
Health Clinic, Occupational Health Clinic, Legacy
Assisted Living and Coon Memorial Home.
Dalhart’s hospital was founded in 1928 as Sisters of
Loretta Hospital, and in 1954 the hospital was renamed
Coon Memorial Hospital. This year has seen another
change for the facility, after the grand opening of the
newly-constructed emergency department.
The new ER has more than doubled in size, adding
a total of 6,334 square feet to the department and now
has seven rooms including two trauma rooms separated
by a collapsible wall and one triage room. In the event
that there are multiple patients at a time, the separating
wall between the rooms can be collapsed to expand the
room for more patients. The department also has an
OB/GYN room with its own bathroom, a pediatric room
complete with a new bed equipped with a scale, and an
isolation room with its own air supply.
The specialty clinic has one general surgeon and
one orthopedic surgeon who travel from Amarillo each
week to host clinics and perform surgeries. The hospital
also has an excellent physical therapy department with
state of the art equipment and a very knowledgeable
staff.
The hospital lab provides comprehensive clinical
and anatomic pathology testing services 24 hours a day,
seven days a week for patients, out-patients and outreach
services. The radiology department contains the latest in
state-of-the-art “patient friendly” Siemens 64 slice CT,
x-ray and Ultra-sound equipment. The hospital has also
added nuclear medicine and cardiac stress testing, and
provides MRI services one day a week. The respiratory
department provides physician ordered and protocol
directed therapeutic care to patients with pulmonary
complications of all ages. DHCHD is also proud to
offer sleep studies to measure how well you sleep and
how your body responds to sleep problems.
The Dalhart Family Medicine Clinic houses four
family practice physicians, one OBGYN and one midlevel provider. The clinic offers services to patients of
all ages from sick visits to wellness visits, minor surgery
and obstetrics care. We also host three specialty clinics,
podiatry cardiology and allergy testing.
The High Country Rural Health Clinic has one
mid-level provider and offers a wide variety of medical
services from newborn to geriatric medical needs, and
welcomes both appointment and “walk-in” patients.
DHCHD is also very proud to offer Legacy
Assisted Living, which is a combination of housing and
personalized support services for the person who does
not need the full range of services offered by the Nursing
Home, but requires some supervision or assistance. Then,
should the need arise, Coon Memorial Nursing Home
offers long term care in a pleasant setting. Connected to
the hospital, the home can provide a continuum of care
not always found in health care today
A recent addition to the hospital district is the senior
care solutions department, which is designed to provide
individualized treatment for older adults suffering from
emotional, behavioral or mental health disorders.
DHCHD has also established the Texline Health
Clinic. Located in Texline, with a mid-level practitioner
as well as a medical assistant-phlebotomist on staff, they
specialize in generalized adult, adolescent and pediatric
medicine.
Offering CNA classes through the Nursing Home
and partnering with Frank Phillips College to offer a
LVN program, DHCHD is focused on providing the
employees, as well as individuals in the community,
the opportunity to advance in the healthcare field and
provide “healthcare with a personal touch” to Dalhart
and our surrounding area.
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Business Spotlight
Matt Turner, MD
Randy Herring,
MD
David Thetford, DO
Nathan Vermedahl,
MD
Eric Higgins, DPM
Shad Newson, MD
Blue Schniederjan,
MD
General Surgery
James R. Parker,
MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Tim Jones,
CRNA, D.N.P.
Jimmy Atha
CRNA
Kuldip Banwait,
MD
Gastroenterologist
Bruce Schubert
PA-C
Julie Sherbert
PA-C
Margaret Stephens
NP-C
Doug Griffith
PA-C
Zhila Khamisi-Asl
PA-C
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The Pear Tree
The Pear Tree Company, owned by Kalynn Kulhavy, is a family centered boutique
located at 515 Denrock.
The store has a unique selection of books, toys, infant and children’s clothing and
accessories. Toy selections range from EZ Rollers to Madame Alexander Dolls. Items
in the book selection promote reading as well as creativity. Clothing includes Christmas
pi’s, holiday wear, and everyday clothes.
Home decor is also available with selections including tabletop brands, Blake Jones
Designs, floral and antique accessories.
Cultivating the path the original owners planted, Kulhavy carefully and enthusiastically
responds to customer requests and is continually introducing new product lines to the
store.
For special times in their customers’ lives, The Pear Tree welcomes all graduation,
bridal and baby registries.
Upcoming events at The Pear Tree include events with the Dalhart Chamber of
Commerce and “Pictures with Santa” on December 5th. Artist Celia Meadors will also be
in the store on the 5th.
Check out The Pear Tree’s new online store, www.thepeartreeco.com
Making clients’ needs a priority The real estate experts.
Ann-Claire Gustin, broker, and Mike Breitling, salesperson of Front Gate
Property Solutions at 513 Denrock serve the Dalhart area with pride.
The duo works hard to represent buyers and sellers and to make their needs
a priority.
Gustin, who has seven years of experience in the Dalhart Real Estate
market, specializes in commercial and residential sales along with property
management. She is an active member of the community, volunteering for Meals
on Wheels and formerly serving as a board member of the Dalhart Chamber of
Commerce.
She and husband Seth and their two children Sam, four years old, and
Michael, 18 months old, are active in their local church.
Mike Breitling is an expert in farm and ranch sales and property management.
He earned his degree in ag economics from Texas A&M University and has 33
years of experience with the USDA.
He is a real estate investor as well as an agricultural producer. He specializes
in agriculture and commercial real estate.
Front Gate Property Solutions is based on the gospel of John 1: 1-3. They
are committed to tending to their clients and strive to treat each client as they
hope to be treated.
“We are equipped and experienced to help with any real estate transaction,
whether it be agricultural land, residential, commercial or investment property,”
Gustin said. “We are thankful to live in a thriving community. We enjoy meeting
new people moving into the area, as well as welcoming old friends as clients.”
Every Front Gate salesperson and/or broker is a member of Dalhart Board
of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors and the National Association of
Realtors.
All take an active role in their local churches and enjoy volunteering with
various activities the community offers. They are proud to be part of this
wonderful community and look forward to serving you.
If you’re looking for high quality
and personal service, you’ve
come to the right place. At
Front Gate Property Solutions,
we’ll give you the attention and
personal service you’ll come to
expect and enjoy.
Working with customers to get
the highest and best use for
your property is our number
one goal.
Agriculture • Commercial • Residential
Front Gate Property Solutions
515 Denrock Avenue • 806-244-8000
Ann-Claire Gustin • Mike Breitling
806-676-2882 • 806-884-8036
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Excellence in potatoes from Dalhart soil
Larsen Farms, one of the largest potato growers
in the country, is a top-rated company. They currently
employ more than 550 people in the Dalhart area.
When purchasing potatoes from a local grocery
store or supermarket, chances are high you’ll be buying
a Larsen Potato.
The company story begins in Idaho. When Blaine
Larsen put his money down on 80 dry acres of Idaho
desert, folks thought he’d never have a crop worth
selling.
What no one knew was the same ancient forces that
created nearby Yellowstone Park had also created the
perfect conditions for America’s #1 potato-soft, volcanic
soil, unlimited mountain water, lots of warm days, and
plenty of cool nights. When people saw Mr. Larsen’s
potatoes, they were amazed. When they tasted them,
they were sold.
So Mr. Larsen’s farm grew, and so did his passion
for perfect potatoes. And so did his children. As they
worked the land together, the family focused on serving
its customers and growing the best potatoes in the
world.
Today Larsen Farms spans three states and thousands
of acres, and its products are distributed around the
globe. They are still family owned and operated, but the
family has grown to include a full team of hard-working
professionals whose expertise ranges from biochemistry
to marketing to—of course—farming.
While many people may not equate Texas with
potatoes, the soil in Dallam County provides ideal
conditions for potato production, which has lead to an
increase in potato production in recent years.
Larsen Farms opened operation in Dalhart in
2011. Starting this year, the operation has dedicated
approximately 400 acres to growing organic potatoes.
Larsen Farms in Dalhart produces approximately
8,000 acres of potatoes. While they primarily produce
russet potatoes, some acres are also devoted to red,
yellow and rose varieties. Each of those acres will
yield approximately 6,000 pounds of potatoes. That’s
approximately 48,000,000 pounds of potatoes.
Harvest for potatoes on Larsen Farms began in
early August, with potatoes harvested and bagged for
supermarkets through mid-September. Harvest then
continues into October for potatoes that are stored in
climate-controlled facilities until they are distributed
for market. Larsen Farms has 38 of these facilities, each
with a capacity to hold 14 million pounds of potatoes.
Quality you can count on.
Our roots are in Idaho, but Larsen Farms operations
are strategically located throughout the country to best
serve you. We’ve sought out the best growing conditions
for the best variety of potatoes and located our farms in
both Idaho and Texas.
Spanning three states and thousands of acres.
12295 Co Rd 11, Dalhart, TX 79022 • (806) 377-6208
Locally, the company not only excels in potato
production, they are also in the restaurant business.
Larsen Farms purchased Dalhart’s 50-year-old airport
business from Cecil Ingram in 2011. An unfortunate
grease fire burned down the airport’s café in June of
2012. Mr. Larsen realized the importance of the café to
the Dalhart community.
He decided to rebuild both the café and airport to
keep the memories alive and to give Dalhart a facility to
be proud of. The airport now has a pilot’s lounge, plenty
of seating, beautiful décor, various historical pictures
plus a conference room available for renting for special
events.
Dalhart Municipal Airport now offers a beautiful
facility along with a great meal at The Red Baron
Restaurant. Opened July 1, 2014, the family-style eatery
offers a great atmosphere with mouth-watering favorites
like chicken fried steak, catfish, an array of pies and
desserts and unforgettable sweet tea.
The Red Baron is located at 11908 Airport Road
and stays open during the week for breakfast, lunch and
dinner from 6:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sundays 6:30
a.m. until 2 p.m. Check them out on Facebook to see
their full menu and daily specials.
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Helping customers take control of IT
Paradigm Technologies delivers efficient IT management, maintenance and
support to their customers on a monthly contract basis, using remote monitoring and
management technology.
At Paradigm Technologies, your business’ network security is their upmost
priority. Since network or business size is irrelevant to the common hacker, the
staff at Paradigm treats each customer with the same importance. From firewall
administration, IDS/IPS systems, managed wireless networks, and industry leading
antivirus/anti-malware technologies, the technicians at Paradigm Technologies can
implement the right system to better protect your business from today’s threats.
Delivering services and support through the managed services remote monitoring
and management platform eliminates travel in most cases, facilitates accurate, more
immediate diagnosis of issues, and reduces the amount of time needed to resolve
issues and perform maintenance and management tasks. Faster problem resolution
means a more stable IT environment and less productivity lost to unscheduled
downtime.
Improvements in service that you can expect to see when you sign on with
Paradigm Technologies include faster resolution, improved security, optimizations
in your IT infrastructure, and detailed information to support more accurate
budgeting.
Free up your time and resources for your own business priorities instead of
being distracted by IT. Paradigm Technologies has deep expertise in a broad range
of technologies and a core competence in maintaining high availability of IT.
As the owner of a small or mid-sized business, you invest in IT to increase
your return on investment. Trouble can arise, however, when you or your team are
distracted from your core business initiatives because of IT issues. Maybe IT support
and management are being performed by employees who have multiple duties, which
can impact both their ability to deliver in other areas, as well as the overall quality
of IT support.
Pardigm Technologies can take care of your IT so that you can focus all your
resources on your primary business operations, maximize revenue, and be more
efficient.
Celebrating more than 80 years in Dalhart
First National Bank in Dalhart was chartered in June of 1934, and just celebrated
its 80th anniversary, though its history goes back further to the early 1900’s with the
Dalhart National Bank and the First National Bank in Dalhart.
Throughout the years the bank’s philosophy has been one of service and
commitment to the people of Dalhart and the surrounding communities.
When you trust your money to a bank, you want to be sure it’s in an account that’s
right for you. One that gives you the most for what you need. That’s exactly why First
National Bank has so many accounts to choose from.
First National Bank in Dalhart offers a wide range of account and loan products,
as well as electronic and other services designed to meet your banking needs.
The mission of First National Bank involves providing high quality financial
services to our community and promoting economic growth and stability within
the community. In fulfilling this goal, we provide our customers superior financial
products and services while serving our customers’ financial needs as the most essential
element in our mission. Moreover, we serve our responsibilities as a community bank
and contribute human resources and leadership to help our community thrive.
Serving Dalhart and the Panhandle
area for more than 15 years
Technology Consultants and
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Your one stop rental shop
From party planning to construction projects, Westco Rental has everything
you need to get the job done.
Westco Rental is a homeowner, contractor and wedding/party store for sales
and service. The Dumas location opened in 1996 with only two pieces of large
equipment.
Owners Darin and Chris West soon saw the need for a rental location in Dalhart,
and they opened the Liberal Street location in February 2002.
Westco Rental provides concrete tools, contractor equipment, skid loaders,
trenchers, welders, floor sanding equipment, carpet tools and supplies, carpet
shampoo machines and solutions, heaters, fans, blowers, engine hoist and jacks,
ladders and scaffolding, aerators, thatchers, rototillers and lawn-mowers, forklifts
and appliance dollies, painting equipment, wallpaper steamers, pumps, plumbing
and drain augers, trailers and tow dollies, assorted hand and cutting tools, party and
wedding supplies, tables and chairs and much more.
In their party supply selection, they provide plastic coverings, plates for all
themes and solid colors. Westco Rental has mylar and latex balloons, tables, chairs,
cotton candy machines, popcorn machines, sno-cone machines and for the adults,
margarita machines. They also have you would need for a wedding, including
arches, candelabras, cham¬pagne fountains and choco¬late fountains.
Their construction rental includes backhoes, excava¬tors, skid loaders, tractors,
air compressors, forklifts, scissor lifts, and generators. They also have all lawn
and gar¬den equipment you would need, and they carry anything for your flooring
projects as well as painting equipment, carpet cleaners, pressure washers and tile
equipment.
Darin and Chris have four children: Zach, the oldest son, Kaitlin, Marissa, and
Nigel.
Westco Rental’s business hours in Dumas are Monday through Friday from
7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Winter hours
are 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. In Dalhart, the hours are Monday through Friday from
7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Going the extra mile since 1977
Lucas Auto Parts opened its doors on June 27, 1977 at 712 Maple in Dalhart.
Larry took care of all aspects of the operation except bookkeeping, which was done
by his wife, Rita.
In 1982 they built a new building at 211 Oak Street and had one employee.
“The business has now grown to employ four full time employees and is still
owned and managed by Larry and Rita. Lucas Auto is an independently owned
NAPA branded store. The hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through
Saturday. They are closed on major holidays.
Lucas Auto Parts is the supplier of automotive, light truck, heavy duty and
industrial parts to include water tanks and parts and bunk cleaners and parts.
The main premise of the business, customer service, making sure they go the
extra mile to satisfy our customers. We are proud of our team; Stormy, Jeff, Anthony
and Henry. Come by our store and we will be happy to help you with your auto parts
solutions.
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Local bank keeping their clients “happy” in Dalhart
Celebrating 107 years of operation, The Happy
State Bank & Trust Co. is a local, independent,
community bank serving the financial needs of
friends and neighbors in 34 locations in 24 different
communities including Happy, Abilene, Amarillo,
Borger, Canadian, Canyon, Dalhart, Dallas-Fort
Worth Metroplex, Dumas, Floydada, Hereford,
Higgins, Lockney, Lubbock, Olton, Pampa,
Panhandle, Plainview, Silverton, Sunray, Stratford
and Texline.
With over $2.7 billion in total assets, Happy
State Bank is the 27th largest bank in Texas.
Happy State Bank also owns a non-depository
branch, GoldStar Trust Company, with over $2
We’re
Happy
in Dalhart!
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billion under trust management and is the largest
servicer/custodian for precious metal self-directed
IRAs in the nation.
Happy State Bank has been a part of the Dalhart
community since 2003, and they were recently
voted the Best Bank in Dalhart in the 2015 Dalhart
Texan Reader’s Choice Awards.
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Cargill company celebrating 150 years in agriculture
Cargill is celebrating its 150th anniversary
this year as a privately owned company. The
international company has grown from a grain
operation to a diversified agriculture company,
including feed mills, vegetable oil, palm oil,
salt plants, iron mills, cocoa and turkeys.
Will Cargill followed the expansion of the
railroad system to gather and process grain
beginning at the end of the Civil War in 1865.
His brothers, Sam and James Cargill, soon
joined the business venture, and the company’s
headquarters were established in La Crosse,
Wis.
Cargill became an international company in
the 1930s and 1940s, and the diversification of
the company began at that time. The company
now has 1,800 patents globally, with operations
in 67 countries and 143,000 employees.
Dalhart became part of the Cargill family
in 1976, when the company purchased what
is now Cargill Cattle Feeders from Stratford
of Texas. Cargill Cattle Feeders expanded in
the mid 1980s and again in 1998. On average,
Cargill Cattle Feeders has a base of 83,000
head of cattle, with 60 employees.
Per year, the local Cargill Cattle Feeders
Operation will utilize 100,000 tons of corn
silage and three million bushels high moisture
corn. The local operation will try to purchase
six million bushels of dry corn annually.
Cargill Cattle Feeders has been a part of the Dalhart community since 1976.
150
Privately owned by the Cargill Family, Cargill has
over 143,000 employees in 67 Countries.
Celebrating
years in business
Cargill Cattle Feeders, LLC • 5 miles west on Hwy 54 • 806-384-2333
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Celebrating more than 70 years
of dedication to the Dalhart area
Furniture Fashions is the area’s favorite furniture and appliance store, offering
customers a large selection of appliances, electronics, furniture, bedding, floor
covering and gift ware.
The store has been in the Caddell family since 1945 and has provided
exceptional customer service and expert knowledge of their products.
Owner Kevin Caddell continues to carry out the family’s business ethics to
this day.
“We do a lot of things the old-fashion way,” Caddell said. “This method has
been tested to be fool proof.”
Caddell’s father, Caylor, a businessman, originally operated Dalhart Motor
and Tire Company, beginning in 1945. His wife, Earlene, wanted to try her hand
in the furniture business. In 1965, they initially purchased one set each for a
dining room, bedroom and living room.
“Soon after that, the show room was overrun with furniture,” Caddell
remembers. “So, the cars moved out and the furniture moved in. Twelve years
later, dad sold Dalhart Motor and Tire Company and they became Furniture
Fashions.”
Earlene, 92 years young, still helps to manage the store and offers her expertise
on customer service.
“I see my mom everyday in the store,” Caddell said. “She is dedicated to this
store and to the people of Dalhart.”
Name-brand appliances and products Furniture Fashions carries include
Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Maytag, Kitchen Aid, LG, Lazyboy, Riverside, Ashley,
Serta, Sansui, Pulaski and Hooker.
The store is located at 1603 Tennessee, next to United. They’re open 9 a.m.
until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday. Stop by
and check out what they have in store for you.
Arrangements for any occasion
Sharon Matthews of Sharon’s
Flower Shop at 502 East Seventh
Street offers beautiful flowers
and floral arrangements for all
occasions.
Matthews, along with office
manager Tamara Schneider, pride
themselves on providing great
customer service, sensitivity to others
and quality products.
“Each and every person deserves
to be treated with dignity and respect,
no matter their circumstances or
financial situations,” Matthews said.
The florist shop has been in
business more than two years,
opening their doors in September
2013. They offer a variety of floral
arrangements and gift items, including
candles, crosses, home décor items
and antique furniture from John and
Diane Beckman’s antiques.
Sharon’s Flower Shop is open
9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday and 9 a.m. until noon Saturday
to provide Dalhart and surrounding
communities with floral products
for special events such as holidays,
prom, homecoming, funerals and
weddings.
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Home cooking in the heart of downtown
Simple home cooking and comfort food
in a casual atmosphere is what you’ll find at
The Loose Caboose.
Owner Jamie Gillispie opened her
doors in June of 2007, after overcoming
many obstacles.
“When we moved into our current
building at 301 Denrock, we had a year of
renovations ahead of us,” Gillispie recalls.
“We had a lot of electrical issues to work
around. We also changed a lot on the inside
to make it the restaurant I envisioned in my
mind.”
Gillispie, along with day crew Kelly
Jones, Karen Line and Mary Ann Reichert
and evening crew daughter Mary Spencer,
Malia Jones and Curtis Zambrano work hard
to provide a great meal. During the week,
they offer a lunch menu from 11 a.m. until
2 p.m. and dinner on Monday and Thursday
evenings from 5 until 8 p.m.
The Loose Caboose has plans of
expanding next door to 303 Denrock and
offering a private party room for events such
as wedding rehearsal dinners, baby showers,
business meetings, and holiday parties.
“We love to celebrate people and serve
others,” Gillispie said. “Expanding and
offering our customers another option is
another way to help us help the people of
Dalhart.”
Neighbors helping neighbors since 1934
The Dalhart Federal Savings and Loan was
chartered September 18, 1934. The philosophy of the
company has been “Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” and
the employees at Dalhart Federal Savings and Loans
keep that philosophy in focus as a full-service financial
institution.
Dalhart Federal Savings and Loan is a mutual
savings and loan, which means they are owned by their
customers and don’t have stockholders to answer to. One
of the benefits of banking with Dalhart Federal Savings
and Loan is they are not a mortgage broker. They do
not sell their loans, which allows them to develop a
relationship with their customers over the years.
As a holding company, Dalhart Federal Savings
and Loan has had the opportunity to branch into other
enterprises. Dalhart Federal Savings and Loan charted
Progress Resources, Inc., in 1971. This business, which
is wholly owned by Dalhart Federal Savings and Loan,
provides lots at reasonable prices so the cost of the home
is kept lower for a new homeowner. There are currently
two housing developments under this entity. The first is
Prairie View Estates, which is located off of FM 281.
The second is Country Meadows, which is located on
north Jefferson Avenue in Dalhart.
This year, Bill Cunningham retired as CEO, and
Rodney White has filled that position. Dalhart Federal
Savings and Loan employs 21 people at their branch in
Dalhart and an additional nine people at their branch in
Dumas. Dalhart Federal offers a full line of internet and
mobile banking services including Money Desk top, bill
pay, person to person payments and e-statements.
Celebrating more than 80 years!
502 Denrock Avenue • Dalhart, TX 79022
(806) 249-8561 • www.dalhartfederal.com
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More than 30 years of quality service in Dalhart
Lang E-Lectric is owned and operated by Robert
Alan “Bob” Lang since 1983.
Lang is a master electrician. After attending
school in Amarillo to receive his journeyman’s
license, he tested on his own and received his master
electrician license.
He is licensed in Oklahoma as well as Texas.
Lang was born and raised in Dalhart, a graduate
of Dalhart High School in 1976. He played for
the Golden Wolves football team and excelled in
track, going to state one year and attending Abilene
Christian College for one year on a track scholarship.
He also bowled in Dalhart for several years.
He and his wife Karen, formerly of Amarillo,
have two children, Jeremy Paul and Jennifer. Jeremy
and his wife, Abby, and son, Finn Alexander, live
in St. Charles, Missouri. Jennifer and her husband,
Hugo, and daughter, Berkley Ann, live in Keller,
Texas.
Lang studies blue prints for businesses and
homes, submitting bids. He wires electricity for
commercial, residential, grain elevators and also
works at the prison replacing the light at the top of
the water tower among other jobs.
Lang has also worked for the Dalhart Independent
School District and City of Dalhart.
He does repairs, replaces outlets and helps
businesses and homeowners understand the best
way to install electricity to receive the best benefit.
He is a conscientious businessman who
understands emergencies happen and responds as
quickly as possible.
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LANG-E-LECTRIC
Bob A. Lang
Electrical Contractor
249-6181
All types of electrical work
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