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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 2000
Page
4
Henson explains rotating peanut fields with wheat interplanting and cotton subsequent. He notes Roundup struggles on peanuts and mentions grazing cattle after wheat. countywide yields look below average unless irrigation improves. cucumbers on 30 acres may return if contracts secure.
Jerry Warren, named Outstanding Adult Leader in 1996 for the German FFA and 4H, will begin his post as County Agent in Rankin Texas on September 18. He aims to work closely with farmers and 4H members, with the extension active in 4H and FFA programs. He is a Rankin Lions Club member and ranks Cham ber of Commerce volunteer for the Eastland County Livestock Show with his wife Linda and three grown children.
Brownfield and Terry County recreation leaders pursue a long term effort to replace aging playground gear with a grant funded project. Juvenile Probation Officer Scott Jackson and Building Inspector Mitch McElroy say designs have been shown to local youths at Brownfield Intermediate, Oak Grove and Colonial Heights schools for vote. They plan to seek donations from residents to supplement funds.
A cotton field day is planned at the Rickey Bearden Farm on Tuesday September 5 starting at 9 a.m. Topics include cotton variety yields insect pressure Bt cotton and irrigation timing. Speakers include Randy Boman Jim Leser and Gary Walker. Plans detail Kiddie Park equipment funding via grants and local donations with a goal of next summer installation if funding aligns.
The Terry County Commissioners met in regular session Monday with a public hearing on the tax rate drawing no respondents. The tax rate is expected to remain at 72 cents despite higher valuations, with a notice of vote on tax rate to be followed by adoption on September 11. Jerry Warren was approved to begin as County Agent September 18.
A local discussion outlines that Megan's Law requires offender registration and school notifications but places no residence limits. The piece cites 43 million yearly crimes and only 9 percent incarceration, noting offenders often live near schools and parks. It calls for legislative action and public awareness to protect children.
County Clerk Ann Willis presided as World War II veterans were recognized at the Settler's Reunion. Raymond Benson traveled 1800 miles from Santa Rosa, California to accept an award for farthest attendance. Laura Brown, 94, was named oldest lady present and Gay Price, 97, oldest man present and first Terry County-born boy. Price and Ethel Price were named longest married couple at 76 years, married June 16 1924 in Brownfield. They have two children and five grandchildren plus five great grandchildren. Son Don Price noted the grace of God as the secret to their marriage. A somber moment remembered eighty-five friends and family who died in the last year, followed by a program poem about parting and memory.
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