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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 2007
Page
4
A proposal to cut peanut payment acres from 85 percent to 74 percent of base to finance a $20 boost in the proposed loan rate in 2007. details hint at farm policy adjustments aimed at offsetting increased loan costs and supporting farmers amid program changes.
The Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation board will convene at 4 p.m. Monday June 18 to review May 2007 financials and funds on hand, June 2007 sales tax income, site improvements for Brownfield Funeral Home, chamber messaging sign, motel incentive, audit report, gyroplane project contract, and current activities.
Bill Cohen of Levelland becomes owner manager of Brownfield McDonald’s. He brings years in the franchise, plans coupons for school achievements and reading programs, a self service beverage bar, and strong community involvement. Cohen is a former Air Force pilot with service in Vietnam and the Pentagon, later an Eastern Airlines pilot, who bought Levelland McDonald’s in 1995 and built the Post location in 2000 before purchasing Brownfield’s store on June 1. He invites the community to welcome him.
City officials and Animal Control Officer Martin appeal for community support to care for pets, vaccinate and tag animals, and adopt to reduce the need for euthanasia. They note many animals are repeat pickups or abandoned and stress the new facility is essential for public safety and giving dogs and cats a chance at homes.
A heartfelt tribute to fathers and father figures, praising hard work and family devotion. The author honors a police detective father figure in Michigan, two mentors in Perryton and Lubbock, and many devout dads who guide and care for their families. The message urges readers to say thanks and share love on Father’s Day.
West Texas peanut grower Higginbottom warns that raising the loan rate by 95 dollars per hundred pounds could cut payments by 25 percent for large operations, while smaller farms outside West Texas remain less affected. Associations from New Mexico to Virginia joined in a letter urging lawmakers to keep direct payments and oppose the higher loan rate. Higginbottom plans further lobbying in Washington June 26 28 as Congress weighs the 2007 Farm Bill, with a July floor vote anticipated in the House and a slower Senate pace.
Beekeepers may remove outdoor swarms at no charge in many areas, but response times vary and some avoid Africanized bees. Contact a pest control professional if beekeepers decline, and ensure any hive under a structure is removed with honeycomb. Prevention by sealing openings is advised.
The News runs a July 4 special feature honoring local service members. Terry County families may submit a soldier’s address email and photo in person at the News or via email to the provided site. Contact Russ McKee or LaDonna Click at 806-637-4535 for questions.
Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors sets 7 p.m. meeting on Monday June 18 to consider sale of property at 706 Tahoka Road and 415 North 11th Street, change August meeting date to August 27, approve Emergency Management Coordinator contract with Terry County and local cities, and review Community Health Care Assessment Report plus administrator and medical staff reports.
The First Christian Church in Brownfield teams with United Blood Services for a blood drive from 4 30 p m to 8 p m on Thursday June 21 at the church. Donors entering in June can win a trip for two to Las Vegas with a raffle entry. For details call 806 786 4795.
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