Brown County Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) were recognized at a recent Brown County Commissioners Court meeting with a proclamation of October 3-9, 2016 as TEEA Week.
Across Texas, Texas Extension Education Association members provided more than 150,500 volunteer hours equating to $3,542,972.86, according to member Dale Henderson. She explained that the May, McDaniel and Owens TEEA clubs provide support to local 4-H clubs as well as scholarships and educational programs for citizens throughout the state.
The Brown County TEEA members are very active, according to Henderson. She stated that 331 women from Brown County attended the TEEA state convention in Plano, Texas this year and were able to gain important knowledge for future programs they will offer.
One such program will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Early Chamber of Commerce meeting room located at 104 E Industrial Drive, Early, TX 76802. Topics will include Adult Bullies, Navigating Pinterest, Dementia and Caregiving, and Nutrition – Myth or Fact? For more information, please contact Misty Fuqua at 325-646-0386 or e-mail [email protected].
Pictured above are Brown County TEEA members, Brown County Commissioners Gary Worley, Joel Kelton, Larry Traweek and Wayne Shaw, and Judge Ray West.
In other matters on Monday’s agenda:
*Brown County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Vance Hill received approval of employee changes including the hiring of jailor Christopher Johnson effective September 30, 2016; the promotion of Lieutenant Melanie Dees, and Deputy Marvin Simpson who will fill a new deputy position.
*Jail Administrator Becky Caffey received approval of the renewal of the Inmate Commissary Contract with Lone Star, the current provider. According to Caffey, three bids were received and due to Lone Star being one of the lower priced bids, she was satisfied with their service and felt most comfortable staying with the current provider. The contract is for one year with the possibility of four one-year extensions, according to Caffey.
*Maintenance Supervisor Carl Greer received approval to hire Brian Switzer as the maintenance assistant. Greer stated that he has known Switzer for about 20 years, that he is a hard worker and had been one of his prior coworkers at Superior Cable.
*Sam Moss, County Court at Law Judge received approval for salary increase. Moss requested that he receive the same 3% cost of living raise as other county employees and elected officials. Moss pointed out that he felt it was unfair that he was the only county employee/elected official that did not receive the raise. After discussing a few legal opinions, including one from the Texas Attorney General’s office, and the Texas Local Government Code, commissioner approved the salary increase.