Sunday, March 16, 1997

Business Notebook

Announcements

Dr. Jim Webster has been installed as president of the Texas Club of Internists for a one-year term.

The organization is limited to 125 active members and is designed to promote discussion among physicians practicing internal medicine.

Webster is an Abilene nephrologist.

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Shannon Behavioral Health Services of San Angelo is extending to Abilene with the hiring of marketing representative Kristie Jones.

Jones will work with Abilene employers and individuals to help them take advantage of Shannon's hospital-based mental health resources.

Jones holds a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University. She has served as special projects manager for Morris Studio and director of community services and human resources for Nurse Care Inc.

An Abilene resident for 12 years, she also has worked in radio sales management at KTLC/KBCY and KKHR/KCDD.

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Jack Leonard Irrigation and Water Services of Abilene has been selected as a dealer for the Deep Aerator, a new item of farm machinery manufactured by NH-Savage of Madill, Okla.

The Deep Aerator is designed to aerate pastures into the subsoil without tearing up surface grass.

Honors

Boyce Baker and Robert Rasberry have received monthly honors for March at the Middleton state prison unit.

Baker was named employee of the month. An electrician, he has been with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice since April 1995.

Rasberry, a correctional officer, was named officer of the month. He joined TDCJ in November 1993.

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Carolyn Sutherlin and Gayle Baird, both of Century 21 Abilene Big Country, have been recognized as being among the "Top 21" in Century 21 West Texas.

They were among the leading 21 agents in units closed for 1996. Awards are presented annually by the Century 21 West Texas Brokers Council.