Paper'n Ink: A critique of modern righteous extremism in Michigan
Lynn Brisendine vents about televised personalities and fringe conspiracists in Michigan. She targets the so called Michigan Militia and a man claiming two star general status, arguing they dodge taxes and embrace violence. The piece condemns self styled “freemen” as dangerous, urging civic responsibility ahead of tax deadlines and the April 19 anniversary date.
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Dr. Kevorkian
Thomas Jefferson
Kevorkian
Michigan
Texas
Michigan Militia
United States of America
Oklahoma City
Montana
FBI
Waco
Idaho
IRS
United States
Brownfield C of C backs exec salary amid banquet plans
After an executive session the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Board kept Executive Director Cheryl Arrington at her present pay. She argued her duties changed from the original job description and that working at Limited Edition Art Gallery twice weekly hadn’t harmed her chamber duties. The board supports her salary while tasks remain satisfactory. Also reviewed were committee reports, the April 13 Brisket and Bean Cookoff, the Chamber Banquet on April 13, with John Sharp as guest speaker, and plans for Beautification Week and a Main Street style initiative.
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Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Cheryl Arrington
Arrington
Chamber
Greg Dellinger
Terry County Park
Dellinger
Brownfield March permits total 121830 in city work
The City of Brownfield issued 27 building permits in March totaling 121 830 dollars. Major permits included two mobile homes at 39 900 dollars on South 2nd Street and 32 500 dollars on East Main Street. YTD for the first quarter 1996 reached 839 570 dollars.
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Brownfield
South 2Nd St
East Main St
March
Rudd Transfer Unit to remain TDCJ facility
The Jim Rudd Jail Transfer Unit will stay as a Texas Department of Criminal Justice jail transfer facility. Warden Mark Laughlin said Region V Director John Gilbert confirmed the unit’s continued operation Tuesday afternoon, ending speculation about its future.
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Jim Rudd
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Rudd
Mark Laughlin
Tdcj Region V
John Gilbert
Laughlin
Name In The News A Good Neighbor Rhonda Duncan
Rhonda Duncan is portrayed as the ideal neighbor and employee in Brownfield, balancing her work at Brownfield Federal Credit Union with family duties and community service. She cites strong community ties, Sunday School teaching, and hobby as a clockkeeper for basketball games. Her praise includes mentoring roles with Harvest Festival and admiration for Rob Lovett who improved the school band. Page 4.
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Rhonda Duncan
Terry
Kelsey
Alex
J.L
Mickey Hansard
Brownfield Federal Credit
Rhonda
First Baptist Church
Penny Willis
Ida Hord
Brownfield
Alton West
Rob Lovett
Brownfield teen dies after bridge jump
A 16 year old Brownfield girl apparently died by her own action Sunday afternoon when she leapt from a local bridge. Services for Angelica Vasquez 16 were set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at St Anthony's Catholic Church. Brownfield police released the name from an obituary press release.
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Brownfield
Angelica Vasquez
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Brownfield Funeral Home
South Eighth
Criminal Investigation Division
Darwin Huston
Terry County
Doug Ryburn
Huston
Chamber Banquet Tickets On Sale In Brownfield
Tickets available at Brownfield Chamber of Commerce or from board members for the 7:30 p.m. April 13 Chamber Banquet at BHS Commons. Banquet price ten dollars, brisket bean cook off plates seven dollars. State Comptroller John Sharp guest speaker. Jim Morse Band provides entertainment. daylong events from 10 a.m. at Terry County Park include brisket chuckwagon and bean cook offs. Outstanding Citizen of Terry County to be named.
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Dellinger
Susie Bray
Terry County Park
BHS
John Sharp
Jim Morse
Cheryl Posey
Greg Lindsey
Brownfield
Terry County
CRTC
Lee Chamber
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
BHS Commons
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Lynn Brisendine
C of C
Colonial Heights
Sherrie Hogue
Cinderella
Summitt Hogue
Humpty Dumpty
Susan Wood
Littlest Angel
Sylvia McBride
Dale Hancock
Leigh Ann Sides
Beth Fay
Little Bo Peep
Rita Todd
Amelia Bedelia
Lee Wise
Kema Speed
American Red Cross
Walter N. Davis
S. 1St St
Curtis Hulse
N. B St
Jimmy Longoria
E. Hill
Arthur Bingham
E. Sons
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