DUMAS AR
TORNADO UPDATE
Ed and
Donna Owen, First Christian Church of
The
following note and pictures were forwarded to me, and I want to make them
available to the region. You may
remember that we do not have a church in or near Dumas, but this community was
wiped out, yet not declared a Disaster Area by the federal government. The good news this week is that Small
Business Administration loans are finally available to business and
individuals.
If you
would like to help with any of the needs listed below, contact Linda
Weatherford as noted below.
Mr. & Mrs. Owen,
Thanks so much for coming to Dumas and showing your support of our community.
Your interest in our town and its people is very encouraging. Your help at the ball park and at the
hospital was tremendous. You are a fantastic family and we hope that we
will be able to work with you in the future.
We
find that we are in need of volunteer skilled labor in the area of electricians
and a plumber. At this time, it is for two businesses. One is Delta
Lube, Mr. Jimmy needs an electrician at the end of this week and a plumber soon
after. The other is for Miller's Tire. Corey Miller has ordered his
metal building shell and will need a skilled labor in 5 to 8 weeks depending on
the construction of his building. The individual families are all at
different stages. We know that we will need sheet-rock hangers and
finishers for one family toward the end of this week and next week. Two
other families are to get back to us this morning as to what they will need in
the next few weeks and when.
Words cannot express the gratitude and appreciation for all of the
kindnesses and care that have been shown to us. Just know that we thank you. Doug and Linda Weatherford,