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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2007
Page
4
Brownfield Cubs were edged 82 to 80 after triple overtime in a high intensity road contest with Abilene Wylie. Coach Jay Cantrell praised effort while noting missed free throws and rebounds in the extra periods as turning points. Wylie stayed within reach late, highlighting a tightly matched district rival fate.
Brownfield ISD administration pledges resourceful, productive, responsible district management and seeks to hire high quality teachers. CFO Jay Lashaway presented the monthly tax collection report based on Ronny Burran’s figures, noting Nov 30 receipts of 1,008,940.27 dollars representing 14.62 percent of an adjusted levy of 6,901,613.58 dollars, nearly seven percent below prior collections.
Ramon Gallegos, Terry County Attorney since February 2004, emphasizes cracking down on crime as traffic growth brings both more visitors and drug trade concerns. He aims to protect communities while noting residents deserve safe homes and streets. his current term runs through December 31, 2008.
Memorial service for Juanita Burney set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Terry County Cemetery with a noon meal at 1105 E Ripley hosted by her son Gary Burney in Sunrise Beach formerly Brownfield. Bennett Jordan, 84, died December 18, 2007 in Brownfield. Services 2 p.m. December 20 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel. Burial in Terry County Memorial Cemetery. He was a WWII tank battalion veteran born July 31, 1923 in Vernon. He moved to Needmore in 1931, attended Meadow schools, married Sam Crossland in 1947, worked as farmer then Mason Oil Co. for 35 years retiring in 1987. He survived by daughter Charlotte Franklin and three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The piece argues steroids taint baseball and cloud the legacies of Ruth Mantle and modern stars. It notes Ruth’s rise, Mantle’s allure, and the sport’s resilience despite gambling scandals and widespread abuse. It ends with memories of family watchings and a wish for future generations to share the game.
Brownfield reporter Garry Peebles thanks United Supermarket staff who helped him pick up blown newspapers in the parking lot on Saturday morning.
Brownfield Work Source's 10th bale count of the season reaches 184,738 bales, with totals from Lone Star Ag 28,082 Meadow Co op 33,443 Needmore Gin 30,179 Southwest Cotton Growers 47,863 Terry County Co op 38,349 West Gin 6,822 and Tokio Co op Gin 23,174.
Sheriff's Log reports two arrests during Dec 14 to 18. Eutimino Olivas 50 charged with indecency with a child by warrant. Aaron Olivas 17 charged with indecency with a child by warrant. Guadalupe Martinez Jr. 32 charged with capias theft over $50 and under $500 by warrant.
The Brownfield Cubs fell 58 31 at Lubbock High on Monday. They advance to the Caprock tournament in Lubbock on December 27 to 29.
SPUWCD announces 2008 calendars available for pickup at 802 Tahoka Road Water District Office. The calendars showcase artwork by Terry County Elementary students who competed in the Annual Conservation Coloring Contest this year.
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