BISD keeps self-funded health insurance plan after vote
Brownfield Independent School District votes unanimously to remain on a self-funded health insurance plan rather than adopt the state plan. Officials cite control, flexibility, and cash-flow benefits while noting potential premium dynamics through 2005 and ongoing state funding details.
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John Trischitti III
Brownfield
Business and Finance
Jay Lashaway
Lashaway
TRS
Steve Thompson
Today's Issue at a Glance Obituaries Page 2
Obituaries page 2 highlights local figures and community milestones from the week. Includes brief notices and remembrances, with names and ages where readable. Readers are directed to Classifieds pages 9 and 10 for listings and to Page 7 for 4-H Gold Star items and Open Season notes. A local forecast summarizes Wednesday through Saturday with temperatures and conditions.
Commissioners to hold public budget hearing
The Terry County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30 in the Court House Chambers to allow residents to comment on the proposed 2002 budget and tax increase. The prior meeting includes Old Settlers Reunion discussion, a dangerous wild animals ordinance amendment, and approval of a Justice Court Technology Fund and technology fee.
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Terry County
Court House
Old Settlers
Justice Court
Old Settlers Reunion Draws Small Attendance in Terry County
Terry County Old Settlers Reunion at the American Legion Hall drew 93 registrants this year versus 250 to 300 in prior Aug fourth weekends. President Ann Willis and officials including Doug Ryburn, Earl Brown Jr., and Odell Sears attended. Awards honored long marriages, oldest attendees, farthest travel from Challis Idaho, and most family members. 98 names were listed as deceased in a memorial.
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Terry County Pioneer Association
Ann Willis
American Legion Hall
Freddy Gandy
Terry County
Doug Ryburn
Precinct
Earl Brown, Jr
Brownfield
Odell Sears
Willie
Connie Jones
William Brown
Lucy Taylor
Lee Roy Thomas
Edwina
Challis
Idaho
Terrell Bell
Tommy Hicks
Jean Neal
Judge Ryburn
Old Settlers
Maxine Bell
Beverly Bell
Christina Bell
Debbie Bell
Terrell Bell III
Lynn Bell
Meagan Bell
Paul Bell
Terrell Bell II
Unsung Voices of Resolve Draw Out Personal Drives
Zach Howard recalls a lifelong passion sparked early in life while Joel Swain discusses his high pain threshold. Both speak to personal motivation and grit shaping their journeys.
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Joel Swain
Finley memory fuels a coach shaped by lessons and baseball
The writer recalls a fifth grade P E baseball coach who blasted quitters and built a championship mindset. He and fellow players, from Little League to Pony League, credit that mentor for lifelong drive as youth stars chase a Little League title amid questions of an older player eligibility and recruitment.
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Finley
Big Old
Bronx
Name in the News: Jimmy Cunningham Ford foreman
Jimmy Cunningham, a foreman and lead technician at Ed Moseley Ford, says he stays content by doing his job and fixing vehicles. He has attended 32 Ford training schools and is certified in eight Ford speciality areas, with a Ford master technician goal. He and his wife Lynna enjoy family time away from the shop.
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Jimmy Cunningham
Ed Moseley Ford
Cunningham
Ford
Lynna
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