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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 2001
Page
1
Brownfield News resumes the weekly reader Q&A feature "If You Ask Me" asking the public for timely questions and publishing reader comments each Wednesday. Readers may submit questions via mail or email with the subject line "If You Ask Me" to Brownfield Texas address or the provided email.
Darla Swain says her bill tripled and cut thermostat from 72 to 68 to save gas while worrying about fixed incomes. Carolyn Bradley reports wrapping in blankets as her bill tripled, expressing sympathy for Social Security recipients. Pam Beaver notes a 500 percent rise and long hold times with Energas.
The Terry County Grand Jury met in winter session and indicted 13 subjects on offenses including marijuana possession over five pounds forging a instrument burglary intoxicated driving and possession of controlled substances. One subject was no-billed with named individuals William Carlos Waters Ernesto Moreno Raul Moses Reta Michael Madrigal Lisa Garcia Gutierrez among those charged and bonds listed.
This Saturday evening the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Banquet with Terry County Outstanding Citizen of the Year to be named. Speaker Jane Prince Jones, noted West Texas theatre innovator and veteran of 30 plus productions, will address guests. Tickets are $10 from board members or the Chamber office at 221 Lubbock Rd. call 637-2564 for details. Separately, listed court bonds include Edward David Norton for burglary habitation, Dustin Blakeney burglary habitation, Bobby Joe Kelly DWI, Nicolasa Ruiz possession of cocaine, Eric Mackey weapon take and unauthorized vehicle use, Kevin McKenzie prohibited substance in a corrections facility, and Richard Ochoa burglary habitation with varied bonds.
The columnist notes the stark contrast between fines and taxes while recalling the India earthquake disaster and the El Salvador quake just weeks earlier. It describes mass casualties, collapsed multi story buildings, and survivors trapped beneath debris as the world watches in shock.
A report notes deadly buildings and a mountain turning liquid as mud floods the region. The quake struck away from major fault lines, challenging ideas of earthquake safety. See Paper n Ink Page 4.
A compact page summary notes obituaries and varied notices. It lists sections including Nazi Drug Lab and True Love Waits alongside sports and classifieds. Mentions power lifting and basketball game coverage across pages, with Wednesday and Thursday labels and numbers 45 19 52 25.
An interim Brownfield group led by Jimmy Hammons plans a February United Way drive to fund local projects for the year. Funds will prioritize Senior Citizens and Meals on Wheels with other usual beneficiaries like Boy Scouts and Red Cross. Volunteers are sought to help with donations. contact Lynn Brisendine at Brownfield News.
The article reflects on February 1945 as the Iwo Jima landings and the Mt Suribachi flag raising, recalling how World War II veterans carry personal memories of that Pacific battle and its lasting place in history as reported by Garry Peebles.
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