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HURRICANE SEASON JUNE 1 - NOVEMBER 30
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NEWS SEPTEMBER 2010
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DAYTON MAN DEAD LOCAL NEWS 06/08/10 AN AUTOPSY HAS BEEN ORDERED IN THE DEATH OF A DAYTON MAN FOUND DEAD IN HIS VEHICLE EAST OF DEVERS. ACCORDING TO INVESTIGATING DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TROOPER CORPORAL ROB WILLOUGHBY A DAYTON MAN IDENTIFIED AS ELVIN BROWN, 66 WAS ABOUT 2 MILES EAST OF DEVERS ON HWY 90 ABOUT 10 A.M. MONDAY WHEN HIS VAN VEERED OFF THE ROAD INTO A GUARDRAIL. PRECINCT #2 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE RONNIE DAVIS PRONOUNCED THE MAN DEAD WHERE THE VAN CAME TO A STOP. AN AUTOPSY WAS ORDERED. CORPORAL WILLOUGHBY SAID DAMAGE TO THE WRECKED VEHICLE WAS VERY MINOR AND THE EVIDENCE INDICATES ELVIN BROWN DIED PRIOR TO WRECK, POSSIBLY OF A LONGSTANDING MEDICAL CONDITION. NO ONE ELSE WAS INVOLVED IN THE WRECK. DPS TROOPER WILLOUGHBY SAID AUTOPSY RESULTS SHOULD SHOW WHETHER THE DAYTON MAN’S DEATH WAS DUE TO THE WRECK OF HIS VEHICLE MONDAY MORNING EAST OF DEVERS OR THAT HEALTH CONDITION. GROWTH IN CLEVELAND ISD LOCAL NEWS 06/05/2010 WITH AN APPROXIMATE STUDENT POPULATION OF 3,650, THE CLEVELAND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS EASILY THE SECOND LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICT IN LIBERTY COUNTY. THE 140 SQUARE MILE DISTRICT ALSO INCLUDES PARTS OF MONTGOMERY AND SAN JACINTO COUNTIES. ACCORDING TO CLEVELAND SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT KERRY COWART, HIS DISTRICT HAS CONTINUED TO GROW AT A STEADY RATE OF APPROXIMATELY 80 STUDENTS A YEAR FOR THE PAST DECADE. MR. COWART SAID ACCOMMODATING THAT GROWTH MEANS PLANS FOR NEW FACILITIES AS WELL AS NEW AND IMPROVED PROGRAMS IN THE CLEVELAND ISD. AUDIO. CLEVELAND SUPERINTENDENT KERRY COWART SAID THE IF CURRENT RATE OF GROWTH CONTINUES, CLEVELAND WILL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO MOVE FROM A CLASS 3A TO A CLASS 4A SCHOOL DISTRICT WITHIN THE NEXT SIX YEARS. LIBERTY DAYTON "500" TICKETS ON SALE SOON LOCAL NEWS 06/08/2010 TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE SOON FOR THE LIBERTY DAYTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE’S ANNUAL STEAK DINNER, AUCTION AND "500" DRAWING. THIS YEAR, THE BIG EVENT IS ON FRIDAY AUGUST 13TH AT 6 P.M. AT THE NEW DAYTON COMMUNITY CENTER AT 801 SOUTH CLEVELAND STREET. TICKETS FOR THE CHAMBER’S FUNDRAISER GO ON SALE SOON FOR $75 AND THAT INCLUDES A DELICIOUS STEAK DINNER PROVIDED BY THE NOW-FAMOUS TVE COOKING TEAM. THE TICKET ALSO GIVES THE HOLDER A SHOT AT 12 GREAT PRIZES IN THE BIG "500" DRAWING. LIBERTY DAYTON AREA CHAMBER PRESIDENT MARYANNE CAMPBELL SAID THIS YEAR’S "500" PRIZES START WITH A $150 THRIF-TEE FOOD CENTERS GIFT CARD AT NUMBER 12. THEN, CORINTHIAN BELLS-WIND CHIMES FROM JUST FOR YOU IN LIBERTY VALUED AT $200. FOLLOWED BY A $250 CHEVRON GAS CARD FROM JOHN HEBERT DISTRIBUTING IN LIBERTY, THEN AN X-BOX 360 ELITE WITH TWO VIDEO GAMES VALUED AT $300 FROM LIBERTY’S WAL MART SUPER CENTER. PRIZE NUMBER 8 IS A $300 CHAR-LOG A-FRAME DOUBLE SWING FROM PEOPLE’S BUILDING CENTER IN DAYTON. A 32-INCH EMERSON LCD TV SET - $350 VALUE- FROM SECURITY STATE BANK IN LIBERTY IS "500" PRIZE NUMBER 7. THEN COMES A $400 CERTIFICATE TOWARDS TIRES OR SERVICE AT MILAM DISCOUNT TIRE IN LIBERTY, FOLLOWED BY A BRIGHTON LEATHER HANDBAG AND CHARM BRACELET VALUED AT $400 THAT FROM BOTH HOUSTON DREAM DOVES AND THE VINEYARD IN DAYTON. AN A.S.U.S. PERSONAL COMPUTER WITH WINDOWS 7, WI-FI, AND BUILT IN CAMERA VALUED AT $495 FROM COMPUTER SOLUTIONS IN LIBERTY. NEXT IS A $500 VISA GIFT CARD FROM FLNB FINANCIAL SERVICES WITH A FAMILY FUN PACKAGE TRIP TO T BAR M RESORT IN NEW BRAUNFELS ALL VALUED AT $750 AS PRIZE NUMBER 2. FINALLY, THIS YEAR’S LIBERTY DAYTON "500" DRAWING GRAND PRIZE ISA JOHN DEERE GATOR-XUV LIMITED EDITION VALUED AT $15,500 DONATED BY FOSTER’S EASTEX FARM AND HOME IN LIBERTY. BRADY HANSON WILL BE HANDLING THE DUTIES OF AUCTIONEER AGAIN THIS YEAR. TICKETS FOR DINNER ONLY ARE $25 EACH. TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE IN JUST A FEW DAYS FOR THIS YEAR’S LIBERTY-DAYTON AREA CHAMBER STEAK DINNER, AUCTION AND "500" DRAWINGS ON FRIDAY AUGUST 13TH. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE LIBERTY DAYTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AT 936-336-5736. genealogical society news story 06.08.10 The Liberty County Genealogical Society will meet next Tuesday, June 15, at 10 a.m. in the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research center. Society President, Linda Jamison, will make a power-point presentation on Orphan Trains and their impact on genealogical research. linda jamison said back In 1852, the New York Chief of Police reported that 10,000 dependent and delinquent children lived on the streets of that city. at the time, New York was the primary gateway for European immigrants arriving in America to start a new life. unfortunately, many of the men died and that left their widows and children without means of support. as a result, from 1854 to 1929, an estimated 250,000 orphaned, abandoned and homeless children, as well as poor families, were placed in homes in other states, primarily in farming communities in the Midwest and Southwest. when researching ANCESTORS, Many genealogical researchers hit what are called brick walls. next tuesday’s program is intended to open a little known pathway to past generations. in addition to the presentation by linda jamison, a PBS American Experience film called "The Orphan Trains" will be shown. This documentary includes interviews with adults that started new lives after riding the orphan trains and joining new families. this monthly liberty county genealogical society meeting is next tuesday at 10 a.m. in the upstairs meeting room of the sam houston center. ice cream truck news story 06.08.10 i scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. "audio" most people know that familiar sound means the ice cream truck is nearby and a tasty treat is mere moments away. it’s been a number of years since mouth-watering indulgences have been served from an ice cream truck on the streets of south liberty county. now, jerry and nancy grammar of mont belvieu are changing that. "audio" when you hear that very familiar music, just step to the curb, flag them down, and get ready to order from a long list of DELIcious offerings. "audio" jerry grammar said it is a joy to see the smiles on the faces of his customers. "audio" not suprisingly, he said adults have been known to act just like the kids when the ice cream truck stops. this year, there will be plenty of chances to take advantage of that opportunity. "audio" while the grammar’s truck is a 1973 model, jerry is confident it will hold up to the daily use. "audio" according to the ice cream man, his truck is also available for catering parties. "audio" so, when you hear that familiar sound of the ice cream truck, jerry and nancy grammar invite you to wave them down and indulge in your favorite treat. for information on catering for your party, call the grammars at 832-514-5858.
kountry weekend news story 06.08.10 the third annual kenefick kountry weekend is this friday and saturday. this community event raises money for both the kenefick civic center and the kenefick volunteer fire department. it kicks off at 7 p.m. friday with the start of a barbecue COOK-OFF at the civic center. then, on saturday there is a community baking contest at 9 a.m. also at the civic center. barbecue plates will be sold for $8 beginning at 11 a.m. saturday at the kenefick volunteer fire department. then, awards will be announced at 3 at the kenefick civic center followed at 8 p.m. by an auction and a dance featuring a live band. once again, kenefick kountry weekend is this friday and saturday benefiting the kenefick volunteer fire department and the city’s civic center. for information, call 936-258-8645 or 258-0557. |
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