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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 2007
Page
1
The Britannica notes Father’s Day began in the early 20th century as a secular complement to Mother’s Day honoring fathers and forefathers. Celebrated on varying dates, it often features gifts and family activities. This source highlights June 17 as this year’s Father’s Day.
Local residents run a jar collecting nickels and dimes for a new Brownfield city animal shelter. The current facility near Coleman Park houses over 50 animals in outdoor pens and lacks adequate ventilation and cleanliness. The planned replacement across from the future pool needs more work and about $9,000 to reach completion, with hopes to open in July.
LYNN BRISENDINE reflects on fatherhood, aging, and expanding family ties as three kids become seven yet again, then nine with Becky's triplets. The essay blends quotes from Garcia Marquez Freud and others, celebrating a dad’s enduring influence.
West Texas peanut farmers and regional associations including WPGA join eight other groups to press Washington over the 2007 Farm Bill. WPGA president Ted Higginbottom says the proposal harms West Texas peanut growers and does not aid their needs. The concerns stem from a House Agriculture Subcommittee plan.
A swarm of bees formed a large two by four foot comb under an abandoned house on A Street. Dennis Graves of South Plains Bee Removal advised on non spraying removal, noting the queen bee delays and risks, cost depends on location, and that urban swarms may require carpentry to seal and prevent future invasions.
U S Congressman Randy Neugebauer will tour the 19th District during June. He will visit the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce Board Room from 2 p.m. to 3 30 p.m. Thursday June 21 to meet constituents and discuss federal issues. His staff will also be at the First United Bank in Seagraves from 10 to 11 a.m. on the same day.
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