Goodfellows to gather toys for area children
Brownfield Goodfellows plan annual Toy Drive for underprivileged families in Terry County. Volunteers will distribute at least one toy plus a food box on Christmas Eve morning. Donations of new or used toys and cash are welcome through Dec. 23. A fundraising basketball tournament at Brownfield Middle School is scheduled next Saturday, with entry requiring a toy or canned good.
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Christmas on the Square lights up Brownfield with parade and prizes
Courthouse Square hosts a community celebration with prize vouchers, Santa visits, and entertainment by local groups from 7 to 9 p.m. Angel Tree gifts, traffic control, and decorations are organized by county and city officials. Local merchants join in, lining the event with services and prizes.
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Council details aging plant and future capacity needs
The manager notes the plant began in 1982 with a federal grant and nears a need for a new facility once 75 to 90 percent capacity is reached for three straight months, a trigger observed earlier this year. An interlocal agreement for drug dog services with the Brownfield Police Department was tabled, with CRTC yet to respond to Avera's proposal.
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XX Angel Tree program aims to help children this season
Johnson notes the CPS Salvation Army United Way and donors run the event. Names of youngsters may be picked up in Willis office on the east end of the courthouse first floor. Donations and names must be in by Friday Dec 19 at 5 PM. Deliveries occur once per home to allow workers time with families. For details contact Willis at 637-8551 or Jodi Johnson at 637-4984.
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Christmas shopping season across local stores shows mixed trends
Bayless reports renewed customer traffic after Thanksgiving as Christmas sales approach. Main Place notes husbands shopping for wives and gift certificates selling despite overall slowdown. Wal-Mart foresees strong toy and TV sales while Nelson Pharmacy eyes collectible items and jewelry as profitable during the season. Brasher Furniture predicts a slow start with a pickup around December 15 as recliners, mattresses, mirrors and children's furniture lead sales.
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