Meadow teen wins world title in trap shooting
Meadow High School junior Zack Kidd, age 16, captured the A class world trap shooting title at the Remington Clay Target Championships in Vandalia Ohio. He shot 200 of 200 targets and 24 of 25 in a rain-soaked shoot off using a 12 gauge Charles Daley shotgun. Kidd chose the harder A class, has only months in the sport, and also helped his team win state at San Antonio. He plans to compete again next year and values ATA Trap Shooting as a year round pursuit.
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Garry Peebles
Meadow High School
Zack Kidd
Kidd
Vandelia
Ohio
ATA
State
San Antonio
South Plains
Farm Bill adds boost for peanuts in Terry County
U.S. Representative Larry Combest says the new farm bill adds 15.679 million dollars in benefits for Terry County. Extension Agent Jerry Warren notes peanut pricing will shift to day to day based on grade and market, with a $355 per ton loan rate and a 36 dollar per ton direct payment, using 1998 to 2001 as base years. A public meeting by the Terry County Extension Office and Farm Service Agency is set for 9 am Friday September 13 in the District Courtroom to explain the changes.
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Terry
U.S
Larry Combest
Terry County
Jerry Warren
Warren
Terry County Extension Office
U.S. Farm Service Agency
Why bees hum and Texas politics in a slow year
Paper n Ink notes Lynn Brisendine examining why politicians promise to fix Texas problems in a tough economy. The column ridicules campaign promises as endless, asks why voters should trust new candidates, and suggests campaigns offer little real change in education medicine and rural development.
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Texas
Austin
Two Convicted in 121st District Court
Two area residents were convicted by Terry County juries in 121st District Court last week. Willie L. Nolan Jr was found guilty of indecency with a child and Tommy Lee Flournoy was convicted on an assault charge. Each defendant had prior felony convictions and will be sentenced by Judge Kelly Moore on September 9.
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Terry County
Willie L. Nolan, Jr
Tommy Lee Flournoy
Kelly Moore
West Nile Virus moves toward Terry County warning
Dr. Jim Ridenour notes West Nile cases in nearby areas with four in Lamesa, a few in Tahoka, and one in Snyder. He says Terry County is at risk and urges horses be vaccinated with a two shot series. protection begins after the second dose and lasts a year.
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Brownfield News
Cerise Merritt
Terry County
Jim Ridenour
Lamesa
Tahoka
Snyder
Ridenour
Dawson
Scurry
Lynn
West Nile Virus Advisory Aims to Protect Animals and Public
Dr. Jim Ridenour urges precaution as West Nile Virus spreads via migratory birds and mosquitoes. He recommends insect repellents for horses, remove standing water, and keep grass cut. Gary Lyon advises protective clothing and recognizes flu like symptoms. Health officials seek dead blue jays and crows to track progression see West Nile on page 4.
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Ridenour
Quito
Gary Lyon
South Plains Health Department
Lyon
Texas Department of Health
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Russ Mckee
Lynn Brisendine
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Brownfield
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