Cupboards bare again
at Operation Refuge
"The need is increasing, so the food goes out faster," says
Frieda White, president of Operation Refuge, Inc., (ORI) explaining
why the food pantry is nearly empty at the organization's distribution
center on North Blair Street. White notes that the last quarter saw
an increase of approximately 13% in area residents turning to the
non-profit organization for emergency assistance. "We've experienced
a lot of generosity from many of Cleveland's businesses and churches,"
says White, "and we are so thankful for that. We just need to
somehow develop more sources for restocking the pantry." Any
individual or organization wishing to make either a financial or in-kind
food donation to ORI should contact Frieda White at 281-592-0204.
Operation Refuge recently opened a Thrift Shop at 509
N.San Jacinto Street in Cleveland, offering clothing, dishes, books,
furniture and other items at low prices. Proceeds from the Thrift
Shop will be used by ORI to build a new distribution center. The Thrift
Shop is open Wednesday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
Zoning to be subject
of public meeting
The public is encouraged to attend a special evening meeting
of the Friends of Downtown Committee on Tuesday evening, July 29 at
Austin Memorial Library at 6 p.m. Committee members want community
input on what residents would like to see happen in various areas
of town for future land use and economic development while protecting
Cleveland's history,identity,and residencies. "Zoning is what
Mon .-Thurs. 9:00-4:00 we're talking about," says Mike Heilers,
committee member, "but zoning isn't what everyone thinks it to
be." The controversial subject of manufactured housing is expected
to be addressed, but other issues will include new construction; future
housing developments; and what is required to attract new businesses,
restaurants,and retail outlets to Cleveland.
4-H looking for kids,
horses
A group of interested and involved parents is looking for kids with
horses in the Cleveland area to establish a 4-H Horse Project Club
here. Currently, there is such a club in the Dayton/Liberty area,
but the distance acts to prohibit involvement from families in the
east end of the county. Kids must be at least 9 years old, or in the
third grade; have a horse; and must live in Liberty county. For more
details, contact Cindy McGrath at 281-689-1852.
Funeral Services Scheduled
Services for James Reed will be held Friday,July
25, at 10 a.m. at the Pace-Stancil/Probst Chapel in Cleveland, with
interment following at Cleveland Memorial Park. Visitation hours are
scheduled for Thursday, July 24, from 2-9 p.m. at the Chapel.
Police Department Stats
Cleveland Police and Fire Departments logged the following
calls for Monday, July 21: General calls totaled 30; alarm calls,
2; accident calls 10; and 911 calls, 7. Eight offenses were logged,
including credit card abuse; forgery, child endangerment; possession
of drug paraphernalia; and theft. Five arrests were made, including
2 for fighting; investigation of credit card abuse; and having no
auto insurance. Calls for Tuesday, July 22 included 34 general calls;
8 ambulance calls; 1 alarm call, 1 fire call, and 11 (911) calls.
Nine offenses were logged, including theft, forgery, possession of
drug paraphernalia; assault; criminal trespassing; and theft. Four
arrests were made, including 2 for possession of drug paraphernalia
and 1 for criminal trespass.
Texan Theatre Movie
Listings
Now showing at the Texan: The animated movie Sinbad, rated PG, with
the voice of Brad Pitt. Beginning Friday, July 24, the movie will
be Legally Blonde II, rated PG-13. Showtimes Friday and Saturday are
7 & 9 p.m. Admission is $2 per child, ages 3-11, and $4 for adults.
Texas Lottery Results
Results listed come from www.txlottery.org,
the official site of the Texas Lottery Commission) Lotto Texas (for
7/19):3-9-12-22-44 (28) BB ; Pick 3 Day (for 7/23): 2-7-2; Pick 3
Night (for 7/22):4-3-5; Cash Five (for 7/22): 2-3-13-26-31; Texas
Two Step (for 7/22): 6-12-15-23 (15) BB.
In the case of a discrepancy between these numbers and the official
winning numbers, the official numbers will prevail.
