Hospital Board weighs outside collection to chase $847,000
Terry Memorial Hospital District discussed hiring a Lubbock collection agency to recover overdue accounts totaling 847000. BRMC administrator Pat McMillan said the hospital holds about 1.5 million in receivables, with 847000 over 180 days old, some past 300 days. A collection agency from Accounts Management Corporation presented how they would help recover the overdue fees.
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Terry Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors
Lubbock
BRMC
Pat McMillan
McMillan
Accounts Management Corporation of
Christmas Day Reflections By Lynn Brisendine
Kind sincere words urge readers toward life’s journey as Christmas arrives in ten days. The piece recalls love, shared meals, gifts, carols, and childhood wonder, contrasting joy with longing seen in some hearts and a nativity scene’s magic.
Commissioners approve across the board raise
The Terry County Commissioners Court in regular session on December 12 voted unanimously to grant a 5 percent salary increase for all county officials and employees, built into the 1984 budget, aligning with nearby counties. The court also approved a single precinct for Justice of the Peace and Constable, amended the 1983 budget, funded road and bridge and elections, and adjusted the next meeting date to December 27 due to Christmas.
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Terry County
Brownfield Senior Citizens Association
Commissioner's Court
City Council Sets Regular Session in Brownfield
Brownfield City Council meets Thursday December 15 at 8:30 a.m. in City Hall Council Chambers to consider creating the West Texas Municipal Power Agency and to hold a public hearing on demolishing an abandoned building. The meeting also includes review of a mental health advisory board update on Gillham Park and a cooperative purchasing agreement.
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Brownfield
City Hall
West Texas Municipal Power Agency
Mental Health Advisory Board
Gillham Park
School Trustees approve 1984 85 activity calendar
The Brownfield ISD board met Monday night and approved the 1984 85 calendar and the resignation of Colonial Heights teacher Adeline Reynolds for medical reasons. No replacement planned. Minor calendar change adds an extra day to Thanksgiving. Curriculum report by Oak Grove teachers discussed learning centers and hands on activities.
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Brownfield Independent School
Colonial Heights
Adeline Reynolds
Reynolds
Oak Grove
Barbara Turner
Arcilia Elizardo
Rhonda Hargrave
Cover crop saves valuable top soil in windy weather
Terry County farmers guard top soil from wind erosion in late fall and winter by cover cropping. Tom Adams and son Matt farm about 4800 acres and drill about 1000 acres in wheat after 2500 acres of cotton. They shallow list fields, drill wheat, and use cotton burrs to boost soil organic material, while noting weed seed risks.
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Terry County
Tom Adams
Matt
Adams
Goodfellows Brighten Brownfield Christmas Helpers
Citizens donate toys and money to the Brownfield Goodfellows to fund Christmas baskets for needy families. Baskets will include a hen bread green beans and other items after names are verified by ministers law officials and welfare workers.
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Brownfield Goodfellow
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Goodfellows
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