Constable gets truck for environmental duties
Precinct #6 Constable Royce Wheeler will get a pick-up truck to use
when he puts on his other hat as County Environmental Officer, thanks
to the actions of Liberty County Commissioners in their regular meeting
last week. "A car was just not adequate to get him into places
he needs to go," said Pct. #3 Commissioner Melvin Hunt. Wheeler
investigates county waste dumps, possible toxic waste areas, and housing
violations throughout Liberty County - places that can often be muddy,
rutted and difficult to maneuver in. "Wheeler keeps us in compliance
with the TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality)," Hunt
said. "He runs a very successful program, and deserves any help
we can give him." The Commissioners approved the purchase of a
used pickup truck for Wheeler, as well as $42,000 for a refurbished
reclaimer roadwork machine for Pct. #4.
Chamber still looking for rentals
One of the services offered by Cleveland's Chamber of Commerce is
the free listing of rental houses and apartments available in the
area
- and many more are needed. "One of the first places people moving
to the area look for housing opportunities is at the Chamber office," says
Joan Meadows, Chamber vice-president. Meadows says she has more prospective
renters than she has places to give them. Anyone wishing to list their
rental property with the Chamber of Commerce can contact Meadows at
281-592-8786.
Cleveland says goodbye to "a special angel"
Cleveland residents may have seen the many colored balloons dancing
across the blue noon sky yesterday, but they might not have known
what they were really watching. The hundreds of friends and family
members
who attended the funeral of 11-year-old Caitlin Elaine Hollie at
the Christian Life Center in Cleveland were given a balloon to
release in memory of the little girl who passed away suddenly last
Friday.
Remembered in her service as "a special angel" by family,
friends, and classmates who spoke movingly of her enthusiasm, love
for all, and determination, Caitlin was the daughter of Matt and Angela
Hollie, and sister to Ashley Hollie. Angela Hollie is the manager of
Texas Home Medical on San Jacinto.
Funeral Services scheduled
--Zenithan May, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m. at Plum Grove Baptist
Church, with interment following at Plum Grove Cemetery.
--Joseph Minard, Saturday, Oct. 4, 1 p.m. at Pace-Stancil/Probst
Chapel, with interment following at Splendora City Cemetery.
Visitation hours
are Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. until service time at the
Chapel.
Police Report
Police made three arrests over the weekend, one for drug possession
in a drug-free zone. Garland Andre Bass, also known as T-bone,
was arrested Saturday for possession and resisting arrest.
Juan Piedra
Abonza was arrested the same day for DWI and disregarding a
peace officer. Rhonda Kay Elkins was arrested Friday for no drivers'
license. Other
offenses recorded during the weekend included theft, burglary
of a business, burglary of a residence, and forgery.
On Tap at the Texan
Showing tonight through Thursday is Dicky Roberts, rated PG-13.
Admission is $2 for children aged 3-11, and $4 for those
aged 12 and up.
