Brownfield City Council Finalizes Park Transfer and Budget Plan
The Brownfield City Council completed the transfer of operation maintenance and control of city parks from Terry County set to take effect January 1 2005 Mayor Bobby Brewer was authorized to accept deeds and documents A public hearing on the 2004 2005 budget was scheduled for September 2 with City Manager Eldon Jobe outlining a preliminary budget of 15 176 352 a overall decrease from last year The plan includes a 50 monthly cost of living raise for city workers two additional alley cleanup staff and two parks and recreation personnel plus a net increase of 3 0 in tax rate to 49 003 per 100 valuation and a 2 75 monthly garbage bill hike for residents The discussion also covered keeping existing Terry County park rates and transfer of park assets and staff plus plans to reinstate 15 500 for the South Plains Regional Narcotics Task Force
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Brownfield
Terry County
Bobby Brewer
Eldon Jobe
Jobe
Glenn Waters
Terry County Park
Reidge Butler
South Plains
Roy Rice
Lubbock
Commissioners to Schedule Budget Hearing
Terry County Commissioners will finalize the 2005 budget and set a budget hearing date at 10 a.m. on Monday August 23. They will discuss turning over the parks to Brownfield and hold a 2 p.m. public hearing to discuss HE ARE applications of all formulations of 2,4.
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Terry County
Brownfield
Old Settlers Reunion Set For Saturday
The 44th Annual Terry County Old Settlers Reunion will be held Saturday at the American Legion Hall with registration starting at 9 30 a m The Brownfield High School Class of 1954 and classes 1940 49 join the celebration A noon lunch by H Bar C plus Harvest Queen candidates serving will follow Door prizes and longevity honors for the oldest attendee and the longest married couple or long time Terry County residents will be awarded Details to be published in a future News edition.
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Terry County
Old Settlers
American Legion Hall
Brownfield High School
H-Bar-C
Harvest Queen
Another Person's Treasure Phenomenon Explored
MITCH WORD surveys garage sales as a social phenomenon. A quiet street becomes a hive of activity with diverse people converging to sift through discarded items. The piece notes the universal appeal of finding value in others’ castoffs and the community dynamics at play.
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Mitch
FSA Announces General CRP Signup Starting August Thirty
The Texas Farm Service Agency opens a general Conservation Reserve Program signup on August 30 for cropland expiring in 2004 or 2005 and for new enrollments. Eligible cropland not previously enrolled may qualify, with new CRP components under USDA development. Contact Terry County FSA Director Danny Decker at 219 W. Hill or 637-7666 for details.
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U.S
U.S. Department of Agricultural
Texas Farm Service Agency
Terry County Farm Service Agency
Danny Decker
Decker
USDA
W. Hill
Smokey the Bear turns 60 as iconic fire safety figure
A nostalgic essay recalls Smokey the Bear as a nationwide symbol from 1944 to 60 years of fame. The author traces the cub rescued in Capitan New Mexico in 1950, the bear's TV and poster presence, and personal memories including a family trip to Capitan where his burial near the rock site sparked a child’s question about breathing and the enduring slogan Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires.
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Lynn Brisendine
Mickey Mouse
Donald Duck
Deputy Dog
Mr. McGoo
the Lone Ranger
Woody the Woodpecker
Howdy Doody
Sky King
Sgt. Preston
The
Yukon
Davy Crockett
Smokey the Bear
Yellowstone National Park
Smokey
Bear
West
Texas
Capitan Mountains
New Mexico
Forest Service
National Zoo
Washington, D.C
Capitan, N.M
Capitan Enroute
Ruidoso
Barbie
Becky
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