Texas fireworks safety urged as incidents rise this past year
Texas statistics show 808 fires caused by improper firework use and 3 firefighters plus one civilian injured. Property losses reached 447,983 dollars. Prohibited actions include firing near churches hospitals and schools and from vehicles. Safety tips emphasize outdoor use, water on hand, keeping distance, and never relighting malfunctioning devices. Sheriff Johnson urges age appropriate use and trash clean up while deputies monitor for safe conduct.
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Texas Commission On Fire Protection
Texas
Terry County
Jerry Johnson
Johnson
Local Relay For Life Set by Terry County Cancer Society
The Terry County American Cancer Society unit prepares to host the first local Relay For Life at Cub Stadium on Aug 2 night into Aug 3. Teams of 8 to 12 raise funds for patient services education and research with survivors walking the first lap and a luminaries ceremony after dark. Corporate sponsors include Sonic Drive-In American State Bank First National Bank Wal-Mart and others. goal is $10 000 with prior year at about $8 146.
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Terry County American Cancer Society
TCACS
Cub Stadium
Terry County Volunteers
Pon McE
Terry County
Bradley
Sonic Drive-In
American State Bank
First National Bank
Wal-Mart
Jones and Lowe Insurance Agency
Correction Corporation of America
Jack Cargill
Ann Willis
Eddie Hooper
Tresa West
Doris Fletcher
Games
Jim McDonald
Karen Romine
Peggy Gillespie
Letti Hickson
Kimberly Quintanilla
Bill Schoemann
Linda Thomas
ACS
Kathy Psutka
Thomas
Hickson
Prospects Good in Brownfield Firms Amid Varying Demand
The Brownfield News reports mixed 1996 business readings from local dealers and firms. Ron Rogers of Brownfield Motorplex notes sales rise over last year. Dave Boulter of Raider Country Chrysler cites a fast start, a slowdown, then a pickup, with Dodge pickups comprising about 90 percent of business. Verlan Leavelle of Leavelle Floor Covering says profits are strong with optimism for the year, while Doug Melcher of Terry County Tractor describes a tough year due to dry weather, a mid July lull, and anticipation of a stronger second half as farmers return to fields.
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Brownfield News
Ron Rogers
Brownfield Motorplex
General Motors
Dave Boulter
Raider Country
Chrysler
Verlan Leavelle
Leavelle
Doug Melcher
Terry County Tractor
July 4th Concert With Norwood at Stadium Event
A July 4 celebration kicks off with multiple acts from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. featuring Sonnett Cato Mitch Word Lori Infante and more leading to a Norwood set at 8 p.m. A 9:30 p.m. fireworks show caps the night at the stadium. Admission is 5 with 5-under free. VIP packages offer four tickets parking and drinks. Volunteers sought and outside food not allowed. For tickets call the Chamber of Commerce at 637-2564. Co sponsors include Coca Cola and KONE FM 101 with local businesses listed.
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Sonnett Cato
Mitch Word
Lori Infante
Four Keeps
Tina Casper
Randy Wood
Jerry Dugan
Westwind
Chamber
Norwood
Cheryl Arrington
Arrington
The
Chamber of Commerce
Coca Cola
Lubbock
Kone FM 101
Dell-Star Mechanical
Flowers Etc
Sundown State Bank
Thriftway
Biggerstaff Valley Corp
Brownfield News
American State Bank
B.E. Implement
United Supermarkets
Frank Lacy
First National Bank
Mike Cauley
Susie Bray Insurance
Ryburn’s
Brasher’s
Wellman Community Burger Supper Supports Center
Wellman hosts a burger supper with grilled hamburgers and trimmings for 4.00 a plate. An annual fireworks display will cap the evening around 9 p.m. Funds from the auction aid the completion of the Wellman Community Center under construction. Mary Neal urged attendance and invited donations of cakes pies or crafts from participants.
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Wellman Community Center
Mary Neal
Woody Chambliss Actor Known for Gunsmoke Roles
Joy Chambliss recalls Woody Chambliss born in California who pursued acting after moving there. He appeared in about 30 films and many TV series including Gunsmoke and The Andy Griffith Show, with Emmy nomination noted by his niece and a late Walk of Fame induction.
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Ter
Eric
Michael
California
Woody
Joy
Chambliss
Bronson
Michael Parks
Joy Chambliss
Parks
Erika
Hollywood
Texas
Buddy Holly
Garza Named to Universal Who's Who in 1996 97 Editions
Former Brownfield resident David Garza of Giddings has been named for membership in the Universal Who's Who Publication Spring 1996 Spring 1997 editions. Garza is president of West Tex Construction, an oil and gas utility construction company in Giddings. He is a member of the Giddings Chamber of Commerce, Austin Travis County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the TAMAACC Austin.
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Brownfield
David Garza
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Brownfield Masonic Lodge
Masonic Lodge
Ricky Goins
Frank Kidd
Jim Kirkendoll
Tony Martin
Kevin Willis
Ken Romine
Tom Farrell
Charles Moore
Gay Price
B.F. Hutson
Rodney Keeton
Chaplin Gilbert Gutierrez
Fat Mark's Fireworks
Lisa Banda
Bernice Rautbert
Lupe Martinez
Local Cancer Society
Relay
Kem LaBadie
Curis Riley
Becky Brisenoine
Brian Stephens
Beinpa
Carcutt & Douc
Lowes
E. Bro
Lado EE
Creed
Miss Texas Farm Bureau and Talent Fund
Farm Bureau
Terry County Farm Bureau
E Hill
Terry County Herald
Plains
Wellman
Garza
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