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Resources Available for Those in Economic Need

By JILL SMITH, Reporter

Just about everyone knows that the country is going through some tough times in recent weeks and months, and the outlook doesn’t appear any better.

As our economic hardships continue, so does the struggle for many to make ends meet. Assistance programs are available in DeLeon and surrounding areas to help out, as long as funding continues to be available and if eligibility requirements are met.

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Lightfoot Files for Council Place 4

We have a very good town, and it would be better if we all came together and help clean up. Maybe we could attract new residents and businesses. I’ve lived here since 1961 and love DeLeon. I would be pleased to represent DeLeon in their decision. I would appreciate your vote on May 9.

Stikbows Custom Cabinets Moves to DeLeon

By LAURA KESTNER, Editor

STIKBOWS CUSTOM CABINETS. Phillip Levens and Brandon Levens working on a custom cabinet order.

Although he’s only spent seven years as a cabinet maker, after more than 26 years as an automotive technician, Phillip Levens, owner/operator of Stikbows Custom Cabinets, believes he’s right where he’s supposed to be.

“The Lord said to get out of that,” Levens said, referring to the automotive repair business, “and I knew that it was time.” Levens said he prayed about the move for two years.

When he made the “big leap of faith” and opened a cabinet shop near his home in the Beattie community, Levens had the support of his wife, Linda, and son, Brandon.

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Planning Meeting for Antique “Road Show”

By LAURA KESTNER, Editor

A meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 5, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office for all DeLeon clubs and organizations to plan the food and booth sales for an antique “road show” event that’s scheduled for September.

“This antique road show thing coming in is a huge opportunity for DeLeon,” said Linda Levens, chamber executive director. “I would like to see all the clubs and organizations set up booths…

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Police Say Death Investigation Still Active

By LAURA KESTNER, Editor

Despite rumors to the contrary, according to Chief Ralph Dickey, the DeLeon Police Department has not closed the investigation into the death of 50-year-old Kathy Linderholm.

Linderholm’s body was discovered November 29, 2008 when police responded to the Traveler’s Hotel to investigate the report of an attempted suicide.

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Texas Water Development Board Approves a

$2,350,000 Loan to the City of DeLeon

for Wastewater System Improvements

AUSTIN – (February 17, 2009) – The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) today approved by resolution a loan to the City of DeLeon (Comanche County) for a loan in the amount of $2,350,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund-Disadvantaged Communities Program to finance wastewater system improvements, utilizing the pre-design funding option.

The City of DeLeon’s existing wastewater treatment facility is a 50 year old pond system…

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Commissioners Hear Favorable Audit Report
Approve Aid to Small VFDs, Consider Burn Ban Change

By JERRY MORGAN, Reporter

COMANCHE -- Thanks to the receipt of federal disaster relief funds and spending less than it took in, Comanche County finished its last fiscal year in particularly good financial condition. That fact may have helped the Commissioners approve a mid-year request for additional funds from its five smallest volunteer fire departments.

The Comanche County Commissioners Court met in regular session on Monday, February 23, 2009, with all members present. Judge James Arthur conducted the meeting and Commissioners Gary Underwood, Kenneth Feist, Sherman Sides and Jimmy Dale Johnson participated.

Other county officials present included County Clerk Ruby Lesley, County Auditor Joey Boswell, Sheriff Jeff Lambert, County Attorney Craig Willingham, Constable Mark McDonald, County Treasurer Billy Ruth Rust, Emergency Services Coordinator Ray Helberg and his and the Commissioners' assistant, Trish Grimshaw.

Audit Report Presented

CPA Chris Rutledge, of Rutledge Crain & Co. in Arlington, the county's independent auditors, presented the audit report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008.

Crain distributed copies of the 79 page audit report to the Court. Both he and Joey Boswell noted that new audit standards required significant additional preparation and work.

The cash basis financial report led off with a so-called "clean opinion", indicating that the financial statements were a fair presentation of the county's cash receipts and disbursements for its fiscal year.

The county's combined revenues for the year was $10.6 million, of which 35% was property taxes, 36% was grants (primarily Federal Emergency Management Agency flood disaster recovery funds), 23% was charges for services and the remaining 6% were from sales and beverage taxes, investment earnings and other.

The county as a whole took in almost $2.5 million more than expended, increasing combined ending cash balances to $4.6 million.

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