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HURRICANE SEASON JUNE 1 - NOVEMBER 30
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NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010
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prepare for hurricane news story 05.26.10 this is hurricane preparedness week - that mean’s local, state and federal officials are reminding folks its best to plan now to protect family and property. Hurricane season officially begins tuesday and continues through November 30. most experts agree this will be an active tropical storm season. with that in mind, here are some important tips from EMERGENCY officials. those who live in an . EVACUATION ZONE should learn the best route for their location and discuss evacuation plans with their family. When a storm is in the Gulf, monitor your favorite radio or television station for instructions from local officials. When making a family plan for any hazard, choose a place to meet outside of the potential disaster area. Give all family members the name and phone number of someone outside your city or state. if Anyone gets separated from the group that person should call that number to let others know where they are – and be sure to make these plans now, not when the need arises. here’s more safety tips – right now is the time to Put an emergency supply kit together. it should include a radio that also receives NOAA weather with extra batteries, flashlight with more batteries, extra eye glasses, bottled water, non-perishable food, plus dry clothes. the emergency supply kit also should have bedding, medications and copies of doctor’s prescriptions, as well as special products for babies, elderly and medically fragile family members. don’t forget cash, credit cards, photo IDs, important documents plus insurance records. when making this emergency kit – remember the needs of your pets. also Refill and re-check supplies AFTER EVERY STORM or emergency event. don’t forget – After a storm hits you may be able to return home in a matter of days. But re-entry may take much longer, depending on storm or event damage - so plan for the worst-case scenario. emergency officials also urge us all to Make a checklist of preparations to be made before an evacuation and go over it with your family now. then, Review it again when a storm is in the Gulf of Mexico. once more, hurricane season starts this coming tuesday, and experts expect an active storm season. for more tips and access to weather information, go to our website – www.kshn.com – and click on the disaster preparedness link on our front page. from there, you can link to the national weather service, the national hurricane center, supply tips and lists plus other disaster preparedness links.
dar officers news story 05.29.10 members of the Libertad Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently installed a new slate of officers for two-year terms. linda jamison is the new regent, taking the helm from retiring Regent Ada Fay Schmidt. first vice PRESIDENT is ann rogers, and second vice president is nancy brandli. also installed as new local dar officers are CHAPLAIN mary partlow, RECORDING secretary catherine kuchan, and CORRESPONDING secretary dania brister. rounding out the slate of officers are treasurer gloria stratton, registrar helen green, historian julie halstead, librarian jane delaney, curator ada fay schmidt, and PARLIAMENTARIAN cora beth evans. The next meeting of the Libertad Chapter is their annual Constitution Day Luncheon on Saturday, September 18, at Magnolia Ridge County Club. new booster seat law news story 05.31.10 (FOR MONDAY) law enforcement officers will begin issuing citations tomorrow for those in violation of the state’s new child’s booster seat law. the new texas law actually took effect last september, but law enforcement officers have only been issuing written or verbal WARNINGS since then. senate bill 61 requires all children younger than 8 years old who are less than 4-foot, 9-inches tall to ride in a booster seat. the old law was for kids less than 5 years old and shorter than 3-feet tall. the new law also requires that all safety seats and booster seats be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions. texas department of public safety reports the correct use of booster seats can reduce the risk of injury by 60 percent COMPARED to the use of an ADULT safety belt alone. although there is no law that prevents kids from being properly secured in the front seat of a vehicle, dps officials say the SAFEST place for a child is in the back seat, properly buckled in a child safety or booster seat. experts also say children under the age of 13 should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle with an active passenger air bag. once more, the state’s new booster seat law went into effect on september 1 last year, but officers have only been issuing warnings. starting tomorrow, citations will be issued with fines of not more than $25 for a first offense and no more than $250 for SUBSEQUENT offenses. this new texas law requires all children less than 8 years old and under 4 feet 9 inches tall to ride in a booster seat. dayton otd scholars News story 05.29.10 eight dayton graduating seniors have been awarded a total of $18,000 in educational scholarships - thanks to the success of this year’s dayton ole tyme days. Four seniors each received a $3,000 dayton ole tyme days memorial scholarship. don bode was presented a scholarship in memory of delores bagley. kayla folson received the sharon gray memorial scholarship. tony hill was recipient of the award in memory of jackie lambright. the jay tankersly memorial scholarship went to johnny trevizo. Then, the dayton ole tyme days scholarship committee awarded 4 more dayton students $1,500 SCHOLARSHIPS. graduating seniors receiving these scholarships are courtney kapalski, nicole kapalski, morgan riley, and rachel rivers. The mission of the annual dayton ole tyme days is to promote dayton and raise funds for educational scholarships to dayton seniors. this year’s festival enabled dayton ole tyme days to award a total of $18,000 in scholarships to 8 of dayton’s graduating seniors. MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS LOCAL NEWS 05/28/2010 MONDAY IS MEMORIAL DAY AND THERE ARE SEVERAL LOCAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND TO OBSERVE THE HOLIDAY SET ASIDE TO HONOR AMERICA’S FALLEN VETERANS. THIS AFTERNOON IS THE DEDICATION OF THE VETERANS REMEMBRANCE GARDEN ON THE GROUNDS OF THE NEW DAYTON COMMUNITY CENTER. THE MEMORIAL GARDEN PAYS TRIBUTE TO ALL MILITARY VETERANS FROM DAYTON. THE DEDICATION CEREMONY BEGINS AT 4 P.M. TODAY. THERE WILL BE COLOR GUARD MADE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE VARIOUS BRANCHES OF THE U.S. MILITARY AND PATRIOTIC MUSIC FROM THE EASTGATE BRASS BAND. THE DAYTON REMEMBRANCE GARDEN DEDICATION ALSO INCLUDES TAPS AND A 21-GUN SALUTE. ON SATURDAY MORNING THE HARDIN LIONS CLUB WILL HOST A PROGRAM TO HONOR VETERANS. THE PROGRAM STARTS AT 10:30 A.M. FRIDAY AT THE HARDIN FIRST LIBERTY NATIONAL BANK ATM PROPERTY ON HWY 146 AT FM 834. THERE WILL BE FREE HOT DOGS AND DRINKS, PLUS CUB SCOUT PACK #370 WILL DEMONSTRATE THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF THE AMERICAN FLAG. ON MONDAY, THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE AT PALMS MEMORIAL PARK ON HWY 146 IN DAYTON HAS A LATER START TIME THIS YEAR. THE SERVICE STARTS AT 1 P.M. AND INCLUDES REMARKS FROM U.S. CONGRESSMAN TED POE, COLONEL MARK MCCLELAND AND IRAQ WAR VETERAN MASTER SERGEANT JOE BRISCOE. AGAIN, THE PALMS MEMORIAL PARK SERVICE IS MONDAY AT 1 P.M. LOCAL NEWS CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY 05/28/2010 THE LIBERTY COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND ALL CITY OFFICES IN LIBERTY, DAYTON AND CLEVELAND WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY FOR THE MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY. WASTE MANAGEMENT GARBAGE SERVICE WILL NOT RUN ON MONDAY IN ALL OF THREE MAJOR CITIES OF LIBERTY COUNTY. ALL BANKS AND POST OFFICES COUNTYWIDE WILL ALSO BE CLOSED ON MONDAY. LOCAL NEWS THE RIGHT AGE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY 05/27/2010 IT IS ONE OF THE MOST FREQUENT QUESTIONS THAT SOCIAL SECURITY REPRESENTATIVES ARE ASKED. "WHAT AGE SHOULD I BEGIN DRAWING SOCIAL SECURITY RETIREMENT BENEFITS"? DAVID BOWMAN OF THE BEAUMONT SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE SAID THE ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION VARIES FROM PERSON TO PERSON. HOWEVER, HE ALSO SAID THERE ARE TIPS TO MAKE DECIDING WHETHER TO DRAW A REDUCED AMOUNT OF BENEFITS EARLY OR WAIT FOR THE FULL BENEFIT AMOUNT AT FULL RETIREMENT EASIER. AUDIO. THERE IS A WEALTH OF INFORMATION ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY AT THE AGENCY’S WEB SITE. LINK THERE FROM WWW.KSHN.COM. YOU CAN ALSO CALL THE BEAUMONT DISTRICT OFFICE TOLL FREE AT 1-866-613-2864 OR TOLL FREE NATIONWIDE AT 800-772-1213. SOCIAL SECURITY REPRESENTATIVES WILL ALSO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS DURING THEIR MONTHLY CONTACT STATION VISIT TO LIBERTY. THAT’S ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH, FROM NOON TO 3 P.M. AT THE LIBERTY CENTER OF LIBERTY CITY HALL. BASH ON THE BAYOU LOCAL NEWS 05/29/2010 THE "RECIPE FOR RECOVERY" ORGANIZATION OF OAK ISLAND WILL HOLD A MEMORIAL DAY LUNCH FUNDRAISER. "BASH ON THE BAYOU" IS FROM 11:30 A.M. TO 2 P.M. MONDAY AT THE JOB (JOBE) BEASON PARK PAVILION IN OAK ISLAND. LUNCH IS A BARBECUE SANDWICH, CHIPS AND A DRINK FOR $5. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE ONGOING COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS TO REBUILD OAK ISLAND AFTER HURRICANE IKE. THE YOUTH OF COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP IS ALSO HOLDING A FUNDRAISING BAKE SALE DURING "BASH ON THE BAYOU" MONDAY TO RAISE MONEY FOR YOUTH CAMP THIS SUMMER. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON "BASH ON THE BAYOU" CALL 409-267-2258. |
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