Archive - 2012
December 10th
By
Tara Richelle Hopkins, Reporter
The City of Stinnett council will meet tonight at 6 p.m. at Stinnett City Hall, 609 Mackenzie.
At this meeting the board members will consider or approve action for the city to install a main water line to feed to the property line of Rusty Sims and his new home on Lamar.
By
Tara Richelle Hopkins, Reporter
Salvation Army's Christmas programs are going strong.
Although the Angel Tree is coming to an end, the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign is still in effect.
Salvation Army Angel Tree Toy Distribution is Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Each year, the Salvation Army offers holiday shoppers the opportunity to make someone’s Christmas wish come true by adopting a child or senior through the Angel Tree program.
After selecting an Angel, the purchased, unwrapped gifts are returned to the Angel Tree site to be distributed to the families during The Salvation Army’s annual Toy Shop.
December 6th
By
Tara Richelle Hopkins, Reporter
Living Water Ministries is doing all they can to bring children of the Hutchinson County a wonderful Christmas this year.
Living Water's “Christmas for kids” program lets citizens “adopt” a child by giving a small donation of $25 or more , which will go towards a gift for a child in need. This year LWM is using any donations they receive to buy Christmas gifts for 80 children. According to the assistant Director Selena McClellan, they will be buying for boys and girls ages birth through 15 years old.
By
Michelle Berry, Managing Editor
The City of Borger has approved an interlocal agreement with Hutchinson County for the demolition of structures outside of city limits.
The agreement was approved by the Borger City Council at its regular meeting Monday. Under the terms of the agreement, the council approved action for staff to review the costs of such demolitions and make adjustments as necessary.
By
Michelle Berry, Managing Editor
If you want to throw a party to remember, it can start right here in Borger at Prime Time Party Zone.
Prime Time Party Zone, located at 517 North Main, is owned by Carl and Debi Duso and their daughter Kimberly Duso.
Debi said that when she and Carl retired, they chose to stay in Borger. Their daughter had chosen to stay here to raise her boys in a small town atmosphere.
December 5th
Velma Attebery Simpkins, 81, of Borger, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, in Borger.
A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at the Bunavista Baptist Church with Conny Moore of Borger officiating, and Tommy Batson of Stinnett assisting. Arrangements are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
By
TARA RICHELLE HOPKINS-Reporter
A Fritch home was fully engulfed in flames due to an explosion.
On Monday, evening, a manufactured mobile home on the 200 block of Chisum Trail in Fritch was claimed as a total loss due to the extreme amount of damages caused by fire. Fritch Fire Department received the 911 call around 4:40 p.m.
Upon arrival, the Fritch FD requested help from the Hutchinson County Fire Department, Fritch Police Department and Fritch EMS.
According to Hutchinson County Fire Marshal Danny Richards, witnesses reported an explosion, which explained the blown-out windows.
By
MICHELLE BERRY-Managing Editor
Credit and debit card abuse is on the rise in this area.
Lt. Anthony Griffin of the Borger Police Department said that during the last part of November into the first part of this month, the department has received a large number of reports from financial institutions, as well as individuals, regarding credit card and debit card abuse.
“These cases are primarily occurring within the United States, with charges being made by illegally obtained credit/debit card numbers, all across the United States,” he said.
December 4th
Paula Ann Howard Schaffer, 63, passed away on November 30, 2012 surrounded by family.
Private services will be held. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Paula was born February 28, 1949 in Borger, Tx.
She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Allen “Bud” Howard and mother, Luvinia “Gee” Howard.
Pamela Janice Russell, 51, of Borger, died Friday, Nov. 30, 201,2 in Borger.
A memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012, at the Church of Christ at Borger with Mr. Denny Sneed officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
