VOLUME 23 NO. 90 FRIDAY MAY 9^TH, 2008

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Daisetta: The sinkhole on the north edge of Daisetta that has occupied the attention of most of the country since Wednesday appears to have slowed it’s growth, and may be stabilizing. Daisetta Mayor Lynn Wells said emergency officials continue to monitor the situation. The event has brought nationwide attention, including a live segment of NBC nightly news originating from the sinkhole at the north end of Daisetta. At last estimate the mammoth hole had reached nearly 200 feet deep and stretched about 450 feet east and west and around 900 feet north and south. Residents with questions are urged to call Daisetta City Hall at 536-6761.

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Chamber Bus Trip: The next Liberty Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce bus trip to Kinder Louisiana is set for May 22^nd. The round trip ride is $10 and seats are limited. Reserve your seat by calling the Liberty Dayton Area Chamber Office at 336 5736.

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Hardin ISD Bond: Tomorrow the Hardin ISD is holding a $9.2 million bond election. Registered voters within the district can cast their ballots from 7 AM to 7 PM at Hardin High School, the Pentecostal Church in Moss Hill, the Fire Station in Romayor and the voting building in Rye.

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Hospital District Voting locations: Residents who live inside the hospital district can cast ballots tomorrow from 7 AM to 7 PM. Voters in box 10, 22, 26 and 31 vote at FLNB Dayton Financial Center. Precinct #2 votes at Moss Hill Pentecostal Church. Box #3 is Hardin High School. Box number 4 votes at Devers School. Precincts #5, 19, 21, 28, 35 and 36 are at the Humphreys Cultural Center in Liberty, while box 6 votes at Bethel Assembly of God Church on FM 563. Box 11 voters cast ballots at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Raywood and Precinct #13 voting box cast ballots at Hull Daisetta High School. While box 17 votes at Hull Daisetta Elementary. Finally box 18 voters go to St. Miles Missionary Baptist Church. Polls are open tomorrow from 7-7.

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Funerals: Dale R. Conner, 63 of Crosby. Services 10 AM today at Pace Stancil Funeral Home in Dayton. Lawrence Fain Blanscet, 75 of Crosby. Services today at 11 AM at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton.

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*LAKE RELEASE: 17,000 CFS LIBERTY BRIDGE: 19.19 ASL*