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Serving Readers in Johnson, Hill & Ellis Counties
Vol. Ill No. 19 The Grandview Tribune (Johnson County) Texas, January 13, 2006
Update from the Mayor and the Grandview City Council
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The first organizational
meeting for the annual
Zebra Round will be held
January 12th at 6:30 pm at
the Fellowship Hall of First
Baptist Church.
To all parents
of Juniors &
Seniors:
Please plan
to attend a
Project
Celebration
Meeting on
January 16th
at 7:00pm at
the
Grandview
High School
Library
Officer Stewart
Now that Christmas is over, please be
sure to have those new puppies you got
as presents vaccinated.
students now serving in the
I military. We would like to
honor them at our
upcoming banquet on
February 16, 2006. Pictures
and names may be turned in
to the Grandview Tribune.
Thank you for your help.
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with an award from Ellis County M.A.D.D. Mothers for his efforts in
combating drunk drivers. Officer Hambley has the most DUI (Driving
with under the influence) arrests in this area. Congratulations to
Officer Hambley for his hard work.
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Johnson County Fire
Statistics
Johnson Count} Sheriff Bob been 47 additional complaints and
Alford lias released the following five fireworks citations have been
statistics pertaining to the 179 issued.
reported fire calls, including illegal Sheriff Alford stated that since
bums, from Dec. 28. 2005 through 9 254.000 acres have burned in Texas
a.m. on Jan. 3. 2006: (400 square miles) and 5.000 resi-
There were 121 fire calls from Dec. dents have been forced to evacuate
28. through Dec. 31. with 58 calls in the past few weeks. it is his prayer
since New Year's Eve. During this that the citizens of Johnson County
entire time period. 17 citations have will be diligent in obedience to the
been issued for illegal burns and bum ban and that people will call
there have been 119 fire works com- 911 if they see smoke from a grass
plaints. From New Year's Eve fire or any other bum than might be
through 9 a.m. Jan. 3. there have of concern.
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Last month, Grandview Police Officer Tern Hambley was recognized
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apprccatiye of their hard work and DUI (Drin ing while under the the site more user friendly.
. . influence) arrests for this area. "The - The mayor and council would
out your autograph books just yet. It was merely our very own Police Chief Mitchel and Officer Eaton climb- ' BURN BAN IN EFFECT police department does an outstand- like to thank even one for their input
ing the water tower to secure a new communication antenna to help with the transmissions of the depart- UNTIL MARCH 28TH! The City ing job". says Wright, "they work and encourage the citizens to keep
ment’s radio equipment. The new antenna will allow for their equipment to work within a 20 mile radius of ounci decided.in a mecting held shior handed but they are holding voicing their concerns and letting
.. . .. . , . . .. . 4 ‘ U"m"".-amus° last wcek. that they would follow their own . Wright says that having them know when changes arc need-
the base which begs the obvious ..." you hear me now"? siit with Jolnson Count, and Chicf Mitchcl here has made this ed or problems arise"fhemayoris
impose a bum ban to remain in transition period much easier and at City Hall even weekday after-
efect until March 28th at which tlat Sergeant Gutherie has also been noon from 4:15 - 5:00 pm and most
time the situation will be re-evaluat- great at keeping things organized Saturdays and can be reached at
cd. The only ammendement they and running smoothly. He would 817-866-3395 or by e-mail at bran-
made was to allow anyone whose also like to note that Animal Control donwright@cityofgrandview.org
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former Grandview
I The City of Grandview has been livelihood comes from welding to be Officer Stewart works very hard and
, dealing with some tough issues oyer able to do so. but recreational weld- has been going above and beyond
I the last several months, which for ing is still off limits. her duties to ensure the stray dog sit-
li some communities would have The Council also decided to put uation remains relatively minor.
I spelled disaster, but not so for our a stop to the bulk sale of water it has - The City is currently in the
| little community. Mayor Brandon been allow ing for gas companies etc. middle of a state mandated audit,
Wright says he is very proud of the The mayor say s that although it was which it goes through annually but
| way the city staff has rallied through a great source of revenue, with the Wright is confident that the city will
WBW a difficult time and made sure the current risk of wild fires it is impor- do. fine. "I have talked with our
#7, L fI projects and issues that matter were taut that the City be prepared for any C.RA. Cheryl Hazelwood and we
M’gte rflW® not neglected. There have been such emergency. both feel we have added a lot of
I somc changes and updates made - The Police department recent- internal controls and because of that
*3323 A I over the last little while starting w ith ly added a new antenna to improve we have caught a lot of issues before
w*e- their communications with their they became a problem and we are
IHIIIIHit " Criner Street repairs have hand held radios. Mayor Wright staving on budget, so the outcome of
'11 begun. The Mayor met with Public feels the added antenna was the audit should be positive"
I )) Works Director Roy Roberts, to fig- absolutely necessary as a matter of - The mayor feels that although
L# M II ■ " 'T ure 01,1 the cost of the repairs and safcty for the Officers and the com- the citv got off to a rough start since
f 2 then had to wait for the state permits munity. "We got a great deal from a his term began in May of 2005. that
1to be finalized before beginning company in Waco and Chief Mitchel the employecs are dealing well with
, 4 work. "It took longer than I expect- and Officer Eaton climbed the water the changes and problems that arise
,, / Cd to get started, but I m glad to see lower to install the communications This can be seen inside City Hall
Wit here . says Mayor Wright, antenna and the Chief even welded where City Secretary Twilla Orr
a“ 1 ( 'I - Bois D'arc and Willow streets the pipe to save the City money. The Court Coordinator Cathy Johnson
Ahlavc been resurfaced as well as added antenna will ensure that if the and Administrative Assistant Sherri
g n Chapman and Fourth streets. There officers arc w ithin a 20 mile radius Bagwell have rallied together during
"itna.t ha\ e been stop signs added to scy cH of it. their radios and transmissions a stressful time to ensure that the
# i al streets and street signs that have w ill be heard". The department will daily operations run smoothly
#been blocked by tree limbs etc. have be testing the antenna and radios - The city is in the process of
■' ’ been cleared so they are more y isi- later on this week, updating their website, www.city of
ble. Mayor Wright says that Roy - Officer Terry Hambley was grandvieyv.org and are making tenta-
honored last month with an award tive plans to have some of the docu-
by M.A.D.D. Mothers of Ellis mentation citizens need to be print-
County for hay ing the highest rate of able from the internet and to make
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Beck-Adams, Candie. The Grandview Tribune (Grandview, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 19, Ed. 1 Friday, January 13, 2006, newspaper, January 13, 2006; Grandview, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1473386/m1/1/?rotate=270: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Grandview Public Library.