County Fly-in soars to success at Terry County Airport
Debra McDonald reports the Second Annual Terry County Fly-in drew over four hundred visitors on September 9 at Terry County Airport. Fifty two planes participated despite gusty winds that kept hot air balloons grounded, while radio controlled planes entertained crowds. Highlights included a bright red helicopter entrance by Brad Newsom and six dollar airplane rides offering tours of Brownfield from the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra McDonald
Terry County
Federal Express
Bill Noble
Lubbock
Brad Newsom
Plains
Brownfield
Curtis Wollman
Stetson
Jarrett Williams
BRMC Board Approves Budget for 2000 2001
Brownfield Regional Medical Center's regular session approved a 2000 2001 budget and tax rate of 2.55 per 100. The tax base relies on an estimated 97 percent collection on $511.6 million in property values, up from last year due to mineral value increases. The plan includes $13.49 million in revenues and salary upgrades for nursing and radiology staff, with a bid to replace the hospital vehicle and a potential room renovation for dietary services. Board member Ricky Willis warned mineral value declines could hurt future funding, while administrator Mike Click emphasized keeping salaries competitive amid nursing shortages. See BRMC Page 4.
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Garry Peebles
Brownfield Regional Medical Center
BRMC
Mike Click
Click
Ricky Willis
BIDCorp debates bylaw changes at regular session
Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation met Monday with Chairman Jimmy Hammons presiding. Executive Jack Cargill reported August funds of 364,382.01 and sales tax income of 17,702. He noted month decline of 0.69 percent but year rise of 0.33 percent. Proposed bylaws changes include City Council appointment of the director and officer bonding, plus report requirements to the City Council.
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Brownfield Industrial Development Corporation
Jimmy Hammons
Jack Cargill
Cargill
Hammon
Commissioners adopt 2001 budget in Terry County
The Terry County Commissioners approved the 2001 budget totaling 6,215,420 with expenditures of 6,439,704 and a 0.72 tax rate unchanged. County Auditor notes a starting fund balance of 3,451,464 to cover the revenue-expenditure gap as sheriffs reports show August arrests and jail population changes.
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Sheriff's Department
Olympic Games in Sydney and a history of controversy
The piece previews the XXVII Olympic Games in Sydney noting winter timing for southern hemisphere, drug rumors and doping disqualifications, and ongoing political overtones. It recalls the origins of the modern Games, 1896, and historic episodes including 1936 Berlin and Jesse Owens, highlighting Cold War era rivalries and the use of sport as political theater.
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Sydney
Australia
Adolph Hitler
Berlin
Germany
Jesse Owens
Schickelgruver
Owens
Olympic Games Through Cold War Scars And Hope
The piece reflects on political influence in the 1972 Olympics, noting biased judging in gymnastics and boxing, the hostage tragedy in Munich, and the enduring hope that games may unite nations. It highlights over 200 countries, 37 sports, and 10,300 athletes, ending with a wish for fierce fair competition and broad spectator support.
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U.S.S.R
Soviet Union
U.S
Tower of Babel Communications
Olympic Village
Earth
Africa
Americas
Asia
Europe
Oceania
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Briana Garza
Chris Pledger
Jennifer DeLaCruz
Johnny Franco
Carissa Zamora
Rodger Rodriguez
Megan Brian
Justin Serbantez
Cande Serna
Adrian Hines
Casey Serbantez
Mason Becker
Willis
Walking For Diabetes Cure
Roosevelt
Bidcorp
Douglas Ryburn
John Franks
Dale Andrews
Alan Bayer
Lynn Brisendine
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