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‘Tis the Season for Giving
The softball team bought and wrapped presents for five angels from the Panhandle Community Services Angel Tree this year, and according to Marcia Campbell at PCS, there are still over 60 angels left on the tree.
“We started with 106 angels this year,” Campbell said, “and last year we only had 75.”
PCS is asking for help in providing Christmas for these children.
“Monetary donations are also accepted and are tax deductible,” Campbell said. “We take the donations and shop for the kids left on the tree.”
On Monday, the CC softball team also volunteered their time to wrap Christmas presents for local foster children.
These gifts were bought by the Donley County Child Welfare Board, which currently serves 21 children in care from Donley County.
“Our board works each year to ensure the kids from our county have a wonderful Christmas,” said Ann Huey, CWB president.
The board was able to shop for the gifts with monies raised during their “Kash for Kids” fundraiser this past Fourth of July.
“Without the generosity of those who supported our fundraiser, we would be unable to provide Christmas for these children,” Huey said.
To donate to the PCS Angel Tree project or select an Angel, please stop by the Panhandle Community Services office at 416 S. Kearney Street before December 14. Gifts for Angels need to be dropped off at the PCS office by December 21.
Santa photos raising money for Care Net
One local opportunity available to donate for a good cause is to help the Care Net Pregnancy of Donley County purchase an $11,000 sonogram machine by taking your children to get their picture with Santa Claus.
Clarendon High School senior Matthew Williams will take the photographs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the old JAMZ building at Third and Kearney Streets this Saturday, December 11 or next Saturday.
A silent auction at the same time features a beef certificate from 3H Cattle for $250; a free spay or neuter from Clarendon Veterinarian Hospital & Supply; a free computer sweep for $125 from Panhandle CyberMedics; three free haircuts from The Hair Connection; items from Hensons, Every Nook & Cranny, and Sayes: as well as woodcrafts and quilting items.
“We will deeply appreciate any donations we can get,” said Care Net representative Karla Johnson. “This fundraiser will also to help the Clarendon Merchants Association keep shoppers here in Clarendon instead of going out of town to shop for the holidays.”
The Care Net Pregnancy Center is a free, outreach ministry established in 1995 by Billy Graham. According to Johnson, there is variety of things they do.
“We touch anyone’s life,” Johnson said. “We are able to do things that schools and churches are not able to do. We minister to children starting at eight years old to college. We teach them who they are in Christ, abstinence before marriage, and we let them know that God loves them and has a plan for their lives even though everyone makes mistakes.”
The center recently received a house in the country donated by Landon Lambert.
“This will serve as our new facility, like a doctor’s office or clinic,” Johnson said. “Since it is in the country, this help protects the identities of people and (provides) privacy.”
There are many classes and programs that the center will hold. Some of the classes taught by the two nurses on staff are over prenatal care, a five-week child birth class, and newborn care.
“We have a program, called the Benevolence program, where we give free formula, diapers and clothes to needy families’ toddlers,” she said. “We only ask that we have a Bible study when they come through the door. Women who say they take advantage of our program have also said that they gave their lives over to the Lord, and have thanked us for it.”
The center is against abortion and supports life.
“We have counselors to help people who have had an abortion, since one out of four women have had an abortion,” Johnson said. “It facilitates the pain and guilt women feel, and then the love of the Lord and His forgiveness. Those women grieve the child they never held. We are 100 percent against abortion, and we recommend adoption.”
Johnson said one reason they want to purchase the sonogram machine is to prevent abortions.
“About ninety-nine percent of women choose life for their babies when they see the baby’s heartbeat,” she said. “Our main goal is to share the love of Jesus and save lives of the unborn child.”
The center is still looking for committee people and more volunteers they can train.
“We have four openings on our steering committee,” Johnson said. “We’ll be meeting until we open our new facility’s doors. We’ll be doing all the things we need to do before we can open.”
If you are interested in making a donation of money, baby items or items for the silent auction, contact Lori Howard at the Clarendon Family Medical Center or Dr. Guy Ellis at the Clarendon Veterinarian Hospital.
“Most of all we just need prayer,” Johnson said. “We’re asking for prayer and financial support, but most importantly prayer for our staff, our center, and our future clients, men, women and their families.”
Three Broncos are District MVPs
Clarendon High School senior athlete Johnny Gaines has been named the 2-1A District Football MVP according to Athletic Director Gary Jack.
Fellow seniors Mike and Chris Crump joined Gaines and were name Co-Defensive MVPs and all are very deserving young men. These three football players not only exemplified their positions on the field the past four years, but they have represented themselves well to their school and the community. Their
accomplishments are the result of hard work and determination and stood out in the Broncos’ successes in the 2010 football season.
Roderick Woodard from Quanah was named the Offensive MVP in the District.
Senior R.J. Nino was named to the first team offense at the center position, and junior Jacob Pigg and senior David Roberts were named as offensive linemen.
Another senior, senior Daniel West, was named as tight end to the first team, and junior Wesley Williams received the honor as running back. Senior Bradley Watson was named as a receiver, and fellow senior Coby Braughton made the team as a kicker.
David Roberts earned a dual honor as he was named to the defensive line.
Wesley Williams also earned two spots on the team with a linebacker award as well. Bradley Watson doubled up on his spots by adding defensive back, and Charleston Harris was named as a defensive back along with Watson.
Earning honors on the second team offense are: center Jason Pigg, offensive line Trent White, running back Mike Crump and Chris Crump, and receiver Brayden Phillips.
Defensive honorees are defensive line Jacob Pigg and Nathan Dziedzic, line backer John Levario, and defensive back Brayden Phillips.
Honorable mentions: Offense: Trevor Cobb, Coby Braughton, Clayton Shields, Nathan Dziedzic, John Levario, and Charleston Harris. Defense: Trevor Cobb, Clayton Shields, Jayson Pigg, R.J. Nino, and Coby Braughton.
Congratulations to all the football players on their recognitions and awards.
Also added to the All-District Teams:
1st Team Offense: Quanah: center Mason Isenhower; offensive line Jonathon Holoker; running back Casey Quiseberry; receiver Bradley Reese. Panhandle: off. Line Ryan Neeley; running back Austin Whitt.
1st Team Defense: Quanah: Defensive line Bradley Reese; linebacker Casey Quisenberry; def. back Roderick Woodard, Garrett Betts. Panhandle: Def. line Ryan Neeley; linebacker Austin Whitt; punter Lige Powers. Lockney: linebacker Aaron Rendon.
2nd team offense: Quanah: Gary Gorley, Keaton Ritchie, Ryan Reid, and Garrett Betts. Lockney: Shaquille Thompson and Riley Teeter.
2nd team defense: Quanah: Gary Gorley, Tyson Marsh, and Ryan Reid. Panhandle: Tanner Clay, Seth Slover, and Rye Akervik. Lockney: Renee Cruz and Riley Teeter.
Hedley Owls recognized with All-District honors
Local sales tax revenue falls
Clarendon’s sales tax revenue for the month of November dipped nearly nine percent, but the city is still running ahead for the year-to-date according to figures released by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs.
The city’s sales tax rebate this month totaled $34,500.38, which is down 8.7 percent from the same period one year ago; but Clarendon’s sales tax revenue for the calendar year is now $289,154.97, which is an increase of 1.44 percent.
Howardwick and Hedley also were down for the month but ahead for the year.
Howardwick was down 27.64 percent at $943.13 for November but was still 12.93 percent ahead for the year-to-date with $7,040.42.
Hedley sales tax revenue for November was down 25.66 percent at $1,167.33 but the year-to-date figure was up 4.06 percent at $12,460.92.
Combs said state sales tax revenue in October was $1.62 billion, up 6.6 percent compared to October 2009.
“Total sales tax collections have now exceeded year ago amounts for a seventh consecutive month,” said Combs. “Once again growth was posted in major sectors like the oil and gas industry, retail trade and construction. We will need to keep monitoring revenue from these and other sectors to see if tax collections maintain an upward trend.”
Combs sent Texas cities $367.2 million in sales tax allocations, up 7.2 percent compared to November 2009. So far this calendar year, city sales tax allocations are down 0.2 percent compared to the same time period last year.
November sales tax allocations to local governments represent September sales reported to the Comptroller in October by monthly tax filers and July, August and September sales reported to the Comptroller in October by quarterly tax filers.
The Comptroller’s December local sales tax allocation will be made on Friday, Dec. 10.
Henry Carroll “Boopie” Massingill
Henry Carroll “Boopie” Massingill, 67, died Tuesday, November 23, 2010, in Clarendon.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010, in the First Assembly of God in Clarendon with Rev. Matthew Stidham, Pastor, and Rev. Chris Ford, Associate Pastor, officiating. Interment followed at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Services were under the arrangement of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Boopie was born November 8, 1943, in Clarendon to Henry Allen and Julia Grace Holman Massingill. He married Cherry Lou Pickering on May 29, 1964, in Memphis. He had been a lifelong resident of Clarendon.
He loved hunting, fishing, making bird houses, working in the outdoors, and helping other people. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Clarendon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Louise Fetters by 20 hours on November 23, 2010.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Cherry Massingill of Clarendon; three daughters, Rhonda Howell and husband Joe of Clarendon, Theresa Houck of Amarillo, and Kelly Tuttle and husband Brent of Clarendon; two brothers, Les Thompson of Summerville, South Carolina and Hal Massingill of Bakersfield, California; one sister, Alana Moreland of Bakersfield, California; six grandchildren, Lindsey Robertson and husband Chuck of Clarendon, Abbie Massingill of Canyon, Glen Houck of Amarillo, Amanda Reynolds of Memphis, Amber Houck of Amarillo, and Tyler Tuttle of Clarendon; two great grandchildren, Jaxon Robertson and Brayley Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family request memorials be to Donley County Sr. Citizens or a favorite charity.
Undefeated
Giving thanks
Broncos fall to Seymour, 14-7
The Broncos’ stellar season came to abrupt halt in the Area round of the playoffs ending a year that was one for the record books. It was the first time since 1981 that the Broncos were named District Champs and a win would have been the first time since 1972 that the Broncos made it past the second round. But it wasn’t their day.
The Panthers may have won on the scoreboard, but the Broncos reestablished their position in 1A football as a team to not be taken lightly. Game after game this season the Broncos proved they could play with the best of them after posting only two losses overall.
“Our expectations were high for this game,” head coach Gary Jack said. “We felt we were ready and had a great week of practice. We expected a tough game, and that’s exactly what it was. I’m still trying to figure it out.”
Jack felt the Broncos were not as sharp as they had been. Several things could have
played a part in the loss, but Jack is not making excuses. There was a lot of emotion running through the team and things just really did not click the way they had been, Jack said.
Defensively, the Broncos played outstanding, but offensively they could not get things going like they had in the past.
“It was a good defensive game,” Jack said. “But offensively, the things we had been doing that worked were not working for us. We could never get into a flow. The defense definitely dictated both sides of the ball. One or two plays either way could have changed the outcome of the game.”
Jack gave Seymour credit.
“They are a good team, and they played well,” Jack said. “We didn’t think anybody would slow us down and they did.”
The Broncos’ only score came on a four-yard run by senior Chris Crump with Johnny Gaines kicking the extra point. Clarendon racked up 249 total yards and was virtually even with Seymour in the stats book. With less than 30 seconds left in the game, the Broncos were moving the ball down the field and had a chance to tie the game at 14 all. But the Panthers intercepted a Gaines pass on the nine-yard line and ran the clock out.
Despite the loss, the Broncos had a great year and Coach Jack is extremely proud of them.
“I will miss the seniors,” Jack said. “They played hard and were great leaders. I’ll have good memories of the entire team and the seniors. What a run these kids had this season.”
Jack knows there is good talent coming up.
“We have a bunch of kids returning, and they have big shoes to fill.”
The Bronco underclassmen will be ready come fall; ready to rewrite the record books once again.
The senior Broncos are Johnny Gaines, Mike Crump, Chris Crump, David Roberts, Bradley Watson, Brayden Phillips, R.J. Nino, John Levario, Daniel West, Coby Braughton, Trent White, Clayton Shields, and Monty Holland.
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