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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 2001
Page
1
The letter rate rose from 33 cents to 34 cents on January 7, adding about 15 cents monthly to the typical American household. The last rise was two years ago when it moved from 31 to 32 cents. Local Postmaster Russell Knox of Brownfield says the change is manageable with new stamps and 1 cent stamps available for customers to use old stamps.
The Brownfield City Council meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursday to hear Parkhill Smith & Cooper on sanitary sewer improvements at the East Lift Station, consider bids for the upgrade, review a $5 monthly contribution to the Volunteer Firemen's Relief Fund, approve an interlocal grant-sharing agreement with Yoakum County, and discuss Brownfield’s role in lobbying to reform the Gas Utility Regulatory Act during the Texas Legislature session.
The Brownfield School Board in regular session approved a new heating and air conditioning system for Brownfield High School. The $486,825 project will be financed by a $226,400 state energy loan eight years, with the rest from the district fund balance. First Service Air Conditioning of Midland submitted the lowest bid, within budget, beating two higher bids. The upgrade aims for about 92 percent efficiency, up from roughly 70 percent.
Garry Peebles profiles Peggy Gillespie who began as a lobby secretary in 1961 and retires January 19, 2001 as vice president and assistant trust officer. She reflects on a four decade career serving customers, making friends, and planning a European tour with a lifelong friend.
Nomination forms are being sought for Terry County Outstanding Citizen of the Year to be awarded at the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Banquet on February 3. Nominations close January 26 and forms are available from Chamber Board members, the Chamber office, or the Brownfield News. Tickets are $10 and can be bought from any board member or the Chamber office.
Small Business Administration offers low interest economic injury disaster loans to help eligible Texas businesses cover normal operating costs after disasters in 2000. Farmers and ranchers excluded. farmers may seek other federal aid. Apply by Aug 20, 2001. loans up to 1.5 million, 4 percent interest, terms up to 30 years. Call 1-800-366-6303 for details.
Ten years after the 1991 Iraq air war and the televised invasion, the piece recalls the Bush era, Clinton impeachment, and George W. Bush rising to president while Saddam Hussein remains a symbol of the region. It notes CNN’s reporters, the media’s rise and fall, and questions future decades.
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