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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1989
Page
1
Brownfield Rotarians sponsor the second annual tournament starting Thursday, with Brownfield Cubs leading a slate of quality high school teams across several city gyms in varsity and junior varsity action. The note invites readers to support the event and check today’s issue for details.
Brownfield Consolidated Independent School District board tabled approval of a three year Whittle Communications Education Network contract. Don Hendley cited a $50 000 normal cost with equipment and installation donated, including satellite gear two VCRs 27 color TVs and a 12 minute daily news program for homeroom use. Trustees raised concerns over length of contract breach risk and record keeping obligations amid possible breach by Whittle.
The second six weeks Circle of Honor students are announced at Brownfield High School. Teachers select students for positive attitude class participation extra effort and achievement during the six weeks. Names include Melissa Alsup Physical Science Bill Brown Shawn Ander
Terry County Commissioners Court approved a three percent salary increase and a longevity program for county employees. The vote was unanimous with County Judge Herb Chesshir absent due to a family illness. Also approved were monthly office reports and a low bid from West Texas Equipment for dozer purchases in precincts 1 and 3.
Brownfield residents braved freezing temperatures for a public hearing on a private prison proposal. The Intermediate Security facility attracted 63 residents with 59 in favor, four undecided, and none opposed. Rep Rehabiliation Corporation of America’s Leon Whitney said jobs and local spending would flow from the 200 bed facility, with payroll over $1 million and an operating budget of $2.5 million plus boosts to the local economy.
Terry Memorial Hospital District directors raised wages for Emergency Room physicians from 30 to 34 dollars per hour at a Monday meeting. A one year contract begins January 1. No replacement was appointed for Kerry Musick after a 3-3 vote with candidates Pauda and Jones. Next election in April could decide the post.
The message lists ISF pages and sections for Inside Today with references to News Briefs on page 3A, Obituaries on pages 8A and 9A, Classifieds on pages 8A and 9A, and Sports on pages 7A 10A 1B 2B 7B plus a season banner 12 Days of Christmas.
Brownfield high school hosts the second annual Rotary Basketball Tournament this Thursday through Saturday featuring Brownfield varsity and junior varsity squads. Ticket options include single games 2 dollars adults 1 dollar students. all day passes 6 dollars adults 5 dollars students. and all tournament passes 12 dollars adults 11 dollars students. Tickets sold at Pat O Daniels desk First National Bank Thursday morning or at Cub Gym auxiliary gym and middle school gym. Junior varsity division uses all three facilities. Tourney Page 2A.
Meadow trustees meet Monday to move Broncos from 11-man to six-man football for at least two years. Superintendent Jimmy Thomas says it is best for students as numbers prevent continuing 11-man play. Board considered dropping the program but chose the six-man option.
The Brownfield Middle School Red Express band stages a Christmas concert Thursday at 7 p.m. in the middle school auditorium. Each band section performs holiday selections including Deck the Halls and Jingle Bells Parade plus a Class 2A high school contest piece Majestia. BMI band director Bill Shipp praised the students’ effort and urged the public to attend. admission is free.
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