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Newspaper
Brownfield News
Location
Brownfield, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 2002
Page
4
A school district explains the implications of a May 4 bond vote. If it fails, four fifth graders may study in temporary portable buildings for years, which incur ongoing lease costs. The board proposes expanding and renovating Oak Grove gym to serve all four grades with 800 seating, climate control, and ADA restrooms. If approved, residents ask how much taxes would rise.
The piece profiles Harris, a West Texas aviator, detailing his early flying career in the Army Air Corps during World War II, including Burma and China missions, medals earned, and postwar flying work. It notes his maintenance shop, aircraft from across the region, and the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic's Award for 50 years of licensed service, with family connections in Brownfield and Austin.
Terry County Commissioners reviewed a 2696 dollar allocation to library part time staff and heard Ronny Burran discuss travel trailer taxation under Prop 14. The note explains that as of January 1, 2002 travel trailers became taxable unless exempt by local action, with two potential paths for the court to take.
Mrs. Hamilton received the Citizen of the Year Award, the third consecutive year a woman won. Kathleen Weiss and Emily Simpson were prior winners. Rev. Randy Land of Brownfield First Baptist Church gave an anecdotes filled talk that turned into a public relations message for Brownfield. Land urged 250 attendees to help improve the town, noting his long Texas ties and declaring Brownfield his home and school. County officials discussed travel trailers, with a plan to exempt them from taxation to avoid negative publicity. The event included Master of Ceremonies Tresa West, outgoing President Jerry Johnson, and Chamber Manager Joe Sears assisting with invocations, decorations, and meal setup.
Connie Dell Jones 86 of Lubbock died Tuesday March 26. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday March 29 at Calvary Baptist Church Brownfield with Rev. J L Bass and Rev. Pat Riley officiating. Burial at Terry County Memorial Cemetery Brownfield. Survived by husband Willie F Jones five children and many grandchildren. Memorials to Calvary Baptist Church.
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