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Although I live in the United States, I live in a diverse area where multiple languages are spoken. And now that I think about it, this is probably true for a lot of areas across our nation.
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Gene H. Adams passed away quietly on April 15, 2024 after a long illness. He was born on October 14, 1934 in Vineland, N.J. to Myrtle Reed Adams and Harold Adams. Gene was the oldest of five brothers so he was followed around by four little brothers, playing baseball, running track and riding bikes. All five, in time, volunteered for the military. Gene joined the military in January 1954 for a three year stint. He was in the Guided Missile Corp, Redstone arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama and Monmouth, N.J. He was discharged in January 1957 with good conduct medal and National Defense Service Medal.
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Meadow ISD fifth grader Ashtan Clanton set out to do a project earlier this year after being elected the Elementary Mayor. Clanton has had a passion for reading and is currently the only member of Burleson Elementary in the 1,000,000-word read club, which he achieved earlier this semester. Claxton saw the need for books as Meadow does not have a public library. Claxton met with the City of Meadow under the guidance of Jenna Wesley and obtained funding from the City of Meadow to bring the community the Little Free Library Bronco Book Barn.
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The Brownfield ISD Board of Trustees met Monday to discuss topics on the agenda. Board Members Cody Churchwell, Geoff Cooper, Cat Gonzales, Tim Swaringen and Matthew Valdonado were present for the meeting along with Superintendent Chris Smith, Assistant Superintendent Melissa Vera and CFO Ronald Kuehler. After Cooper called the meeting to order, Swaringen gave the invocation and Valdonado led the pledges.
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A Celebration of Life for Frances Hamm, 70, of Lubbock will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 22, 2024, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers at 6025 82nd Street, Lubbock, Texas, with Gary Davis officiating. Frances Taylor Hamm passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born August 16,1953, in Wellington, Texas, to Louise & Buel Taylor. She married the love of her life, Scott Hamm, on November 25, 1977. Frances spent her early years living in Wellington, San Antonio, and Amarillo. She moved to Brownfield in the 2 nd grade and graduated from Brownfield High School in 1971. She attended West Texas State University and graduated in 1975 with a B.S. in Education and Social Studies. Frances taught school in Lubbock, Brownfield, Loop, and Denver City from 1976-2015. She finished her career as a Testing Coordinator for Denver City High School. She created many long-lasting friendships during her years in education. Frances and Scott farmed and raised a family in Wellman, Texas. Frances’s greatest legacy is her family, and she would be quick to tell you they were her greatest joy. Frances and Scott were blessed with three children, Shane, Sarah, and TyScott. Frances was one of a kind. All who knew her celebrated her natural candor and fierce loyalty to all those she loved. She was a consummate farm wife and “Mother Earth” serving three hot meals a day and helping with the show animals. She was known to have the ability to re-introduce a lost calf to its mother in the pasture, shoot a troublesome rattlesnake outside of a bathroom window and yet she could easily dazzle everyone with her beauty when the occasion arose. Her talents and grit knew no boundaries. Frances was a voracious reader—everything from the classics to Agatha Christie to Louise Penny. She made beautiful artwork quilts for her family and friends. She also had an innate ability to repair almost anything. Frances was a committed animal lover. Her many dogs over the years were a continuous joy of her life.
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The H5N1 strain of avian influenza—commonly known as bird flu—has been circulating among wild migratory birds for the past two years, with substantial spillover into poultry farms.
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Our planet is an amazing place, but it needs our help to thrive! That’s why each year on April 22, more than a billion people celebrate Earth Day to protect the planet from things like pollution and deforestation. By taking part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees, we’re making our world a happier, healthier place to live.
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