Commissioners OK 1990 recurring county expenses
Terry County Commissioners approved numerous 1990 recurring expenses including Social Security depository transfers, $27,770 to South Plains Health Unit, quarterly $7,443 payments, $1,118 monthly for custodian services, several cemetery payments, fire department funding, janitorial and office space costs, travel and conference allowances, and ongoing payments to the Appraisal District, Extension agents, and outside providers, with approvals for audits and fund transfers as needed.
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Terry County
South Plains Health Unit
Library
The
Meadow Cemetery Association
Terry County Memorial Cemetery Association
Union
Foster, Gomez
Pride
Civil Defense Director
XYZ Senior Citizens Club
Wellman Fire Department
Meadow Fire Department
General Telephone Co
Texas County and District
Commissioners' Court
Farm Bureau
Terry County Extension
Kleen
Terry County Appraisal District
Gte-Southwest
TTI
City of Brownfield
Energas
Southwestern Public Service Co
Telemedia Cable Co
Kendrick Memorial Library
Small Business Seminar planned for next Tuesday
A seminar titled Starting a Small Business will be held at 6 30 p m Tuesday Jan 23 in the Brownfield State Bank boardroom 400 W Broadway Registration begins at 6 p m The event is sponsored by Brownfield State Bank and the Texas Tech SBDC Cost 5 Pre registration contact Elayne Farrar at 637 7626 Arrangements for the disabled available in advance The three hour workshop aims to help prospective owners assess personal business and financial needs Topics include personal considerations pre start up marketing protecting the idea approaching a banker and more The BSB president sees it as a chance for Terry County residents to study what it takes to open a new business Debbie Matalone of the TT SBDC will present the workshop
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Brownfield State Bank
W. Broadway
Texas Tech Small Business Development Center
Elayne Farrar
BSB
Howard Yandell
Terry County
Debbie Matalone
Texas Tech Sbdc
Community leaders praise tax plan and announce new directors
The banquet saluted retiring Red Shirt leaders and welcomed incoming board members while urging support for the half cent sales tax to fund local economic development. Speakers shared plans for Enterprise and Reinvestment zones, and noted the Texas SBDC program aiding small business growth in the community.
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Court
Hendley
Craig
Bob Cannon
Jack Cargill
George Cox
Roy Edwards
Jimmy Hammons
Nancy Hollmann
Rodney Warren
Mark Alexander
Joe Burleson
Mike Cauley
Larry Fryer
Graham Swain
Norris Gunn
Edward Masso
Tresa West
Red Shirt
Janelle Evans
Giovanna Isaacs
Staudt retires from watchmaker career in Brownfield
John Staudt, longtime owner of Staudt Jewelry, retires after 33 years in Brownfield and 51 years in watchmaking. He recalls family ties in Fredericksburg, changes in watch technology from hand wind to self wind, wartime parts shortages, and the shift to quartz with Seiko and Japanese movements. He plans to garden and thanks Brownfield for support across decades.
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John Staudt
Kelly Sinclair News
Brownfield
Staudt
Fredericksburg
Max W. Staudt
Max
Oscar
Orange
Gene Kennemer
Houston
Craig
Std St
W. Main
Terry Bertrand
Gelane Dowell
Dallas
Mido
Seiko
Elgin
Hamilton
Waltham
Ingersoll
Bull's Eye
Timex
Japan
Brownfield Debates Local Use Tax For Economic Growth
Lubbock's seven and a half cent rate is cited as giving Brownfield businesses price advantages while worries over reprogramming computerized cash registers raise costs. Civic leaders push use tax as a funding tool for economic development with rebates to the city, following Abilene’s 70 percent approval. Several Texas cities study similar measures as local option funds grow.
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Lubbock
Brownfield
Lamesa
Abilene
Texas
Duncan Seeks Precinct 2 Vote in Local Campaign
Duncan says he aims to serve the people with prudent spending and fairness. He underscores meeting every voter in Precinct 2 during the campaign and seeks the vote and influence of local residents.
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Amoco
Shelby Duncan
GTE
Darla Welch
Plains State Bank
Meadow First United Methodist Church
Duncan
Court releases list of Committee members for 1990 in Terry County
Terry County Commissioners approved annual committee member lists for 1990. The Children’s Protective Services Board includes Ann Willis, Rick Elmore, Jerry Johnson and Roma Miller for three year terms ending 1992 and Jimmy Hammons, Leon Pope, Scott Jackson and Julie King for two years ending 1991 along with Twila Tuttle, Linda Parker, Debbie Jones and Terri Caswell for one year ending 1990. Airport Committee members include A Earl Jones Ken Muldrow K D Moore Jake Geron A S Bullock Bill Noble C E Bill Williams commissioners Harvey Smith and Bill Keesee and Roy D Pete Harris. Historical Commission members listed with chairs and names. Kendrick Memorial Library Committee members named with terms ending 1990 1991 1992 plus librarian Irene Paddack.
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Terry County
Terry County Children's Protective Services Board
Ann Willis
Rick Elmore
Jerry Johnson
Roma Miller
Jimmy Hammons
Leon Pope
Scott Jackson
Julie King
Twila Tuttle
Linda Parker
Debbie Jones
Terri Caswell
K.D. Moore
Jake Geron
A.S. Bullock
Bill Noble
C.E
Bill" Williams
Harvey Smith
Bill Keesee
Roy D
Pete” Harris
Joe Burleson
Harry Stice
Esther Ruth Henson
Kat
L.J. Richardson Jr
Nancy McGowan
Mildred Cabe
Beverly Gibson
Lynn Brisendine
Irene Paddack
Lena Fiore feathers offer eco friendly fur alternative
Lena Fiore Inc introduces a feather outerwear line handmade in Italy as a cruelty free luxury alternative to fur. The five Massallo sisters founded the firm in 1987 and donate a portion of feather coat sales to animal shelters, with showcases at P&R Custom Jewelers in Brownfield.
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Lena Fiore’, Inc
United States
Lena Fiore
Italy
Mary Helene
Ann Christine
Michel
Celeste
Lucy Massallo
Mario
Anna Mae
James
Lene Fiore
Massallo Sisters
P&r Custom Jewelers
East Broadway
Brownfield
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Terry County Library
Terry County Park Fund
Texas State Guard
Ralph R. Erdman
Ambulance Inc
Basketball
Talen
Kenneth Wyatt
Stephenville
Bill Swaringen
Rudd
Austin
Chamber
United Way
Lions Club
First United Methodist Church
Brenda
Tyler
Trevor
Tiffany
Texas Tech
SBDC
Texas Tech University College of Business Administration
U.S. Small Business Administration
Terry County Airport
A. Earl Jones
Ken Muldrow
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