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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 2005
Page
4
Brownfield saw 2004 rainfall reach 37.34 inches, about twice the normal 19 inches, with every month except May above average. For 2005 begun similarly, with 1.91 inches in the month already. Terry County cotton and peanut harvests expand, with seven gins processing 162,666 bales so far and specialists predicting finishing weather soon.
The Terry County United Way chapter reports it is about halfway to a $42,000 goal, relying on local donations to support nonprofit organizations serving residents. The campaign focuses on gathering pledges to fund year round programs through a single account.
American State Bank launches the Asian Disaster Relief Fund to aid tsunami victims. ASB donated 5000 dollars on December 30 to Breedlove Dehydration Plant in Lubbock to support dehydration food for Southeast Asia. Donations via ASB branches will go to Breedlove Dehydration Foods to maximize aid.
The Brownfield United Way board discusses funding goals and potential pro ration of funds if targets aren’t met. Local organizations including Meals on Wheels and CASA face possible shortages, with donations urged via mail or local offices. A council meeting also touched on future park expansion and facility operations moving to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
Terry County announces a sequence of livestock shows beginning with Meadow Jr. Livestock Show on January 13 at 5 30 p m featuring 40 hogs judged by Justin Rogers. The Wellman Union and Brownfield shows follow January 15 with 40 and about 150 animals respectively, judged by Terry County instructor. The season culminates with the Terry County Show January 20–22, with more details to come in the News.
The Terry County Cemetery Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Jury Room of the Courthouse. The notice provides the date January 10 and location details for the public session.
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