Commissioners Accept Bids On Motorgraders
Terry County commissioners approved about 152 000 dollars for two John Deere motorgraders for precincts two and four after evaluating three bids per unit. Yellowhouse Machinery of Lubbock submitted final figures of 77 498 and 74 998 after trade-ins on two 1964 graders. Plains Machinery of Lubbock bid 69 300 and 66 500 including trade-ins on two Galion graders.
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Terry County
John Deere
Yellowhouse Machinery
West Texas Equipment Company of
Lubbock
Bill Keesee
James Martin
Martin
International Harvester
Paul Brock
Brock
Awkward ages and bids frame West Texas notes
The piece blends reflections on the awkwardness of aging with local government matters. It covers opinion on midlife perceptions and transitions, then shifts to bids from West Texas Equipment Co for Caterpillar graders, and county budget details including 1983 tax rate projections and property valuations.
BRMC Directors Approve Tax Rate And Annual Budget
The Terry Memorial Hospital Board of Directors approved the 1982 83 budget and set the tax rate at 7 cents per 100 value the same as last year The budget totals 4 954 387 with patient revenues 4 065 119 based on 45 percent occupancy or 15 812 patient days at 298 daily Tax levies 889 267 comprise the remaining revenue The plan notes major increases 754 715 from 81 82 with about 495 000 for upcoming items such as a computer system air conditioning and nursing staff salaries The board reviewed individual items including business office expenses budgeted at 110 000 and discussed potential upcoming costs.
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Brock
Terry Memorial Hospital Board of Directors
John Templain
J.O. Burnett
Templain
Terry County
Wellman Trustees Schedule Special Session on Aug 12
The Wellman Independent School District board of trustees will meet in a special session Thursday August 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school board room. The meeting will discuss a proposed tax rate increase.
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Wi Wellman Independent School District
September Farm Tour Planned for Terry County in 1982
The Terry County Farm Tour is set for Sept 16 co sponsored by the Terry County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce. Seven buses will depart at 4 a.m. from the First Baptist Church parking lot and return to Coleman Park for a noon barbecue. Four annual agriculture honors will be awarded including Outstanding Farm Family of the Year Dryland Farmer of the Year and Agribusinessman of the Year.
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Terry County
Terry County Soil and Water Conservation District
Brownfield Chamber of Commerce
Duane Moss
Moss
First Baptist Church
Brownfield
Coleman Park
Brownfield Police Arrest Nine Over Four Day Weekend
Brownfield police arrested nine people Friday through Tuesday amid reports of assault, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct. The incidents included five public intoxication arrests, three combined intoxication and disorderly conduct, and one intoxication plus unlawful weapon and traffic warrant case. The week saw thefts and break-ins, including a Buckley Street residence theft worth about 370 dollars, a stolen 1969 Chrysler valued at 700 dollars, a 490 dollar barbecue grill theft on East 5th, 200 dollars damage to a vehicle at Western Club, and 500 dollars damage from vandalism at the Lubbock Highway Ripley intersection.
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Brownfield
East Buckley
Kennedy
Frank
Texaco
Tohoka Rd
East 5Th
Western Club
Lubbock Highway
Ripley
Plains Public Schools Sign-up Dates Open for Aug 23 Start
Plains Public Schools begin full classes Monday August 23. New students should register at the high school before Aug 23. All grade levels report 8 15 a.m. Aug 23 with assemblies and room assignments posted. Elementary lists require birth certificates and immunization records.
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Plains Public Schools
Plains I.S.D
Plains
Aue
Otee Sorey
Elmer's
Grand Jury Sets Seven Cases in Summer Session
The Terry County Grand Jury meets in a summer session at the courthouse to hear seven felony cases. Three theft over $200 charges involve Charlie M. Barham Christopher Waitman and Timothy Kirby. Other cases include Floyd Reed on aggravated rape David Pina Martinez and Ben Valentine on unauthorized use of a motor vehicle Gregory Ray and Finney on burglary.
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Terry County Grand Jury
Charlie M. Barham
Christopher P. Waitman
Timothy Gregg Kirby
Floyd Reed
David Pina Martinez
Ben Valentine
Gregory Ray
Finney
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East Main
Brisendine
BRMC
Wellman
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