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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 2000
Page
1
The Conservation Reserve Program signup starts Tuesday January 18 and runs through February 11 for about 1300 acres. The CRP, established in 1986, aims to protect soil and water resources, per Farm Service Agency County Executive Director Danny Decker.
W P Keeton named Executive Vice President of First National Bank of Brownfield. The 39 year old Hale Center native, a 12 year FNB veteran, will continue as a loan officer and oversee lending, security, and contingency plans. Board also reelected officers including Mike Richardson and James R. Jones. details cover promotions and roles.
The Terry County Junior Livestock Show wraps up this weekend in Brownfield with weighing Thursday at 10 a.m. and judging starting at 9 a.m. on various days. Gilts, barrows, lambs and steers compete, followed by a Thursday barbecue and Friday awards and premium sale. Judges include Brandon Anderson, Kyle Smithwick, J D Ragland, and Steve Mason, with Kyle Kelly, Chad Orum, and Nicholas Seaton as superintendents. See LIVESTOCK Page 3.
Darwin Cargill, a native of Terry County with ties to Brownfield Schools and Texas A&M, declares his bid for Justice of the Peace. He and his wife LaQuita have three children and seven grandchildren. Cargill cites farm equipment dealership, real estate brokerage, and comptroller office experience, pledging fairness, honesty, and integrity while seeking Republican primary and general election support.
A personal reminiscence recounts a New York City visit and a chance hotel encounter in Grand Rapids involving Barbie Brisendine and political staff. The tale weaves small world moments and a Texas connection with Gov. George Bush campaign activity at the Hilton hotel.
In Michigan a small backstage moment has Barbie chatting with Governor George W. Bush and Laura Bush, learning she hails from Brownfield in Terry County Texas. A family tale grows as the author recalls Barbie's Texas connection and a presidential-era meeting. The Lions Magazine joke section adds quips about court, contempt, and a census gag featuring Lief, the Viking explorer.
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