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NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010
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utility deposits news story 07.09.10 all nine news reported on this several years ago, but this city ordinance had not been enforced. the city of liberty recently began enforcing an ORDINANCE adopted by city council back in 2003 requiring utility security deposits from any residential customer who has been late paying three city utility bills within a 12-month period. since enforcement of the ordinance was not announced, it has evoked some complaints from liberty residents. as a result, city manager gary broz said next tuesday’s city council meeting includes an agenda item allowing for discussions on the seven-year old ordinance. gary broz said he plans to offer council some options for modifying the ordinance to be more customer friendly while still protecting the city. liberty’s top administrator said city POLICY also requires all new RESIDENTIAL customers to pay a $165 deposit, which is refunded after 12 months of on-time payments. "audio" another section of the city’s utility policy calls for a 10 percent PENALTY on bills paid after the due date. however, gary broz said that assessment can be waived for those who are disabled or 65 and older, but only if those folks go by city hall to speak with the utility department staff. "audio" as city manager, gary broz is responsible for carrying out directives of liberty city council. to that end, city workers recently began enforcing a 2003 ordinance that requires a $165 security deposit from any RESIDENTIAL customer who has paid their utility bill late on three or more occasions during a one-year PERIOD. that policy will be placed on the city council agenda next week for DISCUSSIONS. the city manger says he will present options for modifying that 2003 ORDINANCE. liberty council will meet tuesday at 6 p.m. in city hall.
fish warning from state news story 07.09.10
The Texas Department of State Health Services has issued an advisory warning people not to consume any species of fish from portions of the Trinity River. however, that warning does not affect those in our listening area. The advisory is only for those portions of the trinity river in the north texas counties of Tarrant, Dallas, Ellis, Kaufman, Henderson, Navarro, Freestone and Anderson. The advisory was issued after laboratory testing of fish samples found elevated levels of CONTAMINANTS that may cause cancer or reproductive, immune system, developmental and liver problems. again, while the state has issued an advisory warning people not to consume any species of fish from portions of the trinity river in north texas, those warnings do not apply to our listening area. veggie clinic News story 07.09.10 The Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Liberty County Master Gardener Association will host a free fall Vegetable gardening Program on thursday, july 29, beginning at 6 p.m. the clinic will be held at first ASSEMBLY of god church on grand avenue in liberty. this informative program will be taught by liberty county extension agent ron holcomb plus extension employee and master gardener sandy GAMMONS. they will guide participants through the basics of fall vegetable gardening in Liberty County and highlight some of the pests that give local gardeners problems. Anyone planning to attend this free fall vegetable program at 6 p.m. july 29 at the first assembly of god church, 2512 grand AVENUE, is asked to make reservations by calling the agri-life Extension service. those office numbers are 936-336-4558 or 281-593-0405. the extension for both numbers is 221. dayton vfd dance news story 07.09.10 the dayton volunteer fire department will hold, what they’re calling, "the first ANNUAL hose down dance" on FRIDAY, july 30, at the DAYTON community center. in the meantime, the dayton firemen are already selling tickets and asking folks to put this event on their calendars. the july 30 dance will feature both the southern breeze band and the philip griffin band. doors will open at 7 p.m. july 30 with the bands set to start at 8 and continuing through midnight. general admission tickets to the dayton volunteer fire DEPARTMENT dance are $15 in advance or at the door. they also are selling reserved tables with seating for 10 people for $125, in advance only. so, mark your calendars for july 30 and join the dayton volunteer fire department for their hose down dance at the dayton community center. for tickets or more information, call 936-402-6706.l dayton broncos news story 07.09.10 the dayton broncos don’t rebuild, they reload – that’s the assessment of Dave Campbell’s 2010 texas football magazine. The well-known publication - now on newsstands – is in its 51st season of detailing high school, college and professional football in the state of texas. as kshn previously reported, Dayton is picked to once again win the district 19-4a title this season and are ranked 13th in the MAGAZINE’S statewide class 4-a preseason poll. according to the publication, the broncos are returning six offensive and five defensive starters from a 2009 team that advanced to the state quarterfinals last year. dayton started five sophomores on OFFENSE in that last playoff game and those youngsters are said by the MAGAZINE to be growing up fast. but, as is often the case with jerry stewart coached teams, it’s the defensive side of the ball that gets the highest praise from the storied publication. among dave campbell’s preseason all-state 4-a first team is dayton’s defensive lineman darrian wright who has the size and strength to take over games in the trenches. also singled out is linebacker aaron ripkowski. back to offense, the MAGAZINE reports the skill positions are set for two more years with andreas herrera at quarterback, jakari delasbour at running back and gamal fowler playing wide receiver. summing up the broncos upcoming season, dave campbell’s reports they always seem to have the ANSWERS to their problems, so pencil in the purple and white to go at least two games deep into the playoffs. concerning other district 19-4a squads, texas football says the crosby cougars are one of five teams across the state that should be considered what it calls a darkhorse, described as a team that didn’t make the PUBLICATION’S preseason top 25 but is an opponent that district foes would be foolish to ignore. with that in mind, crosby is seen by the magazine as finishing second in the eight-team district followed by goose creek memorial and the barbers hill eagles are seen as fourth. so, if dave campbell’s is correct, the 4-a dayton broncos – ranked 13th in the state – might make another run at the state 4-a championship. last year, athletic director and head coach jerry stewart took his charges to the state quarterfinals. the year before that, they played for the state title. entering this season, coach stewart has 123 wins in his 14 seasons as bronco boss. dayton’s first scrimmage is scheduled for august 14 against west orange stark. they open their 10-game schedule at fort bend elkins on august 27. the dayton broncos first home game will be SEPTEMBER 10 versus the ANGLETON wildcats. we will have more details on other locals teams from "dave campbell’s texas football" in future newscasts. LAWSUIT DEFENSES LOCAL NEWS 07/09/10 IT IS A FACT THAT CIVIL ALLOWS A PERSON TO SUE FOR DAMAGES IF SOMEONE SAYS OR PRINTS SOMETHING PUBLICLY ABOUT THEM THAT IS HARMFUL. IT IS ALSO A FACT THAT IN AMERICA, WE ENJOY GREATER PROTECTION OF OUR SPEECH THAN ANYWHERE ON EARTH AND THAT CAN MAKE A DEFAMATION LAWSUIT DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONSIDERED PUBLIC FIGURES. CLEVELAND ATTORNEY MOLLY LAMBERT SAID THE GREATEST –AND MOST OBVIOUS- DEFENSE A PERSON HAS AGAINST SUCH LAWSUITS IS, IF THE PUBLIC STATEMENTS THEY ARE BEING SUED OVER ARE TRUTHFUL AND THEY CAN PROVE IT. AUDIO. CLEVELAND ATTORNEY MOLLY LAMBERT SAID ONCE A PERSON BECOMES WHAT IS REFERRED TO AS A PUBLIC FIGURE, THEY LOSE MUCH THE PRIVACY PROTECTIONS OTHERS ENJOY. IN THAT CASE, IF THEY CHOOSE TO SUE SOMEONE FOR DEFAMATION THE LAW SAYS THEY MUST PROVE THE STATEMENTS ARE NOT JUST DAMAGING BUT MALICIOUS OR PURPOSEFULLY INTENDED AS WELL. TANK FIRE LOCAL NEWS 07/09/10 A REPORT OF AN OIL TANK ON FIRE NEAR THE PRISONS OF FM 686 YESTERDAY MORNING TURNED OUT TO BE LESS SERIOUS THAN FIRST REPORTED. DAYTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF TERRY BOYETT SAID THE CALL CAME IN AT 11:23 THURSDAY MORNING. DAYTON FIREFIGHTERS ARRIVED AT THE PROPERTY OF THE MAGNUM ENGINEERING COMPANY ON COUNTRY ROAD 615 OFF 686 TO FIND THREE SALTWATER TANKS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. CHIEF BOYETT SAID IT APPEARED A LIGHTNING STRIKE HAD IGNITED THE FIBERGLASS STORAGE TANKS FILLED WITH OIL TOPPED SALT WATER. THE LOCATION OF THE FIRE WAS ACTUALLY SOME 3 OR 4 MILES FROM ANY OF THE PRISON FACILITIES AND CHIEF BOYETT SAID NO STRUCTURES WERE EVER IN DANGER. INITIAL REQUESTS OF MUTUAL AID FROM THE HWY 321 AND LIBERTY FIRE DEPARTMENTS TURNED OUT NOT TO BE NEEDED AND DAYTON FIRE FIGHTERS, WITH SOME HELP FROM THE OCCASIONALLY HEAVY RAIN, MADE SHORT WORK OF THE TANK FIRE OFF FM 686 THURSDAY. NEW PASTOR AT IMMACULATE CONCEPTION LOCAL NEWS 07/09/10 A NEW PASTOR ARRIVED AT IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH IN LIBERTY LAST WEEK. FATHER SEBASTIAN MYLADIYIL (MY-LAHD-EE-ILL – KIND OF LIKE IT LOOKS) IS ORIGINALLY FROM THE SOUTHERN PART OF INDIA AND HIS BEEN A PRIEST SINCE 1999. AUDIO. FATHER SEBASTIAN IS 37-YEARS-OLD AND PREVIOUSLY SERVED AT PARISHES IN LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI. HE IS THE NEW PASTOR AT LIBERTY’S IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH. |
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