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The XIT Rodeo parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 8th, 2009. The XIT Rodeo parade is Americana at its best. There are few like it left in America today. A tree-lined, 100-year-old street dotted with American flags, horses, antique cars, bands... There are lots of horses, rodeo queen contestants, and old farm equipment.
Not to mention lots of candy for the kids!
Want to be in the parade? You can pick up a registration form at the Dalhart Chamber of Commerce office. Entry in the parade is free, and the deadline to register is July 26, 2010 at 5:00 pm. Forms should be returned to the Dalhart Chamber of Commerce.
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2009 XIT Rodeo Parade Marshall - Huie Stanley
Huie Stanley, a 50 year resident of Dalhart, has been named Parade Marshall of the 73rd XIT Rodeo Reunion Parade to be held on August 8, 2009. Huie Stanley was born in 1936 to Jim and Dollie Stanley at Mt. Vernon, Texas. They lived on the Martin Edwards ranch until January of 1941 when they moved to New Boston, Texas so Huie's dad could go to work the World War II war effort at Red River Arsenal. Huie received all 12 years of his education in the New Boston school system. He was active in all school activities, especially in Vocational Agriculture. During his formative years he was very interested in all equine endeavors. He got his first pony when he was 6, and every chance he had from then on, he roped and was on horseback. Huie attended college at East Texas State Teachers College which became East Texas State University before he graduated in 1959. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Vocational Ag and a minor in Science. Later he attended West Texas State University and received his Master of Education degree.
He was employed by the Dalhart Independent School District from 1959 to December 31, 2003. He was 9th grade General Physical Science Teacher at Allyn Finch Junior High, then Distributive Education Teacher and Agricultural Cooperative Training Teacher at Dalhart High School. He then came back to Allyn Finch Junior High School as Principal from 1968 to 1979.
In August of 1979, he moved to the School Tax Office as Tax Assessor-Collector. In 1982, he was named the Chief Appraiser. He served as Tax Assessor-Collector for DISD and the City of Dalhart, as well as the Chief Appraiser for Dallam County until he retired December 31, 2003.
He met Darlene Garrision in the fall of 1959 and they were married in March, 1960. They have 3 children, Shari, Jack, and Darla, as well as 6 grandchildren, Kolton, Ty, Neely, Jayda, Korinne, and Ryan. Kolton and Korinne are the children of Jack and Kristi Stanley of Austin, Texas. Ty and Jayda are the children of Johnny and Shari Knight of Amarillo, Texas. Neely and Ryan are the children of Jamie and Darla Stephens of Amarillo, Texas.
Huie is a long time citizen of Dalhart, serving with the Dalhart Youth Center, Dalhart Rotary Club, Dalhart XIT Rangers and Dalhart XIT Rodeo and Reunion Board of Directors as Board Member in 1970, 1971, and 1972. He worked as assistant to Harry Reynolds on the Board in 1969 to free Harry up for major repairs on the arena and lighting system. Huie has always enjoyed his life in Dalhart. He stated, "The people are the best you can find to associate and live with. Dalhart is home."
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