PAGE 8 „ OCT.
14, 2021 „ THE VINDICATOR
OPPOSES
address questions, which
would call for the passage
of a $43 million Bond and
a nine-cent tax increase for
every $100 of valuation.
Recently, that proposal
has captured the ire of a
group of citizens referring
to themselves as The Liberty
PAC. They have taken to the
streets in opposition to the
proposed bond referendum
and property tax increase.
The group has launched a
website and begun to place
campaign signs throughout
the district, all with the mes-
sage, “It’s OK to Vote No,” as
they make their case.
The Liberty PAC contends
that Props A & B will do little
more than raise taxes, deter
private healthcare invest-
ment, hinder existing med-
ical practices, and burden
taxpayers with long-term
tax and interest rates.
VICTIMS
Jail, where he has been
housed since last Spring
on several charges of
sexual assault, invasive
visual recording, and
violation of a protec-
tive order, stemming
from an investigation
by the Dayton Police
Department, Montgom-
ery County Sheriff ’s Of-
fice and Liberty County
TVE
am in Downtown Liber-
ty, and back at the TVE
Fairgrounds is another
day of pits blazing with
a full slate of judging
some good grub, as it all
leads up to the Concert
Dance featuring Wayne
Toups and Dustin Son-
nier at 8 pm.
Sunday, rodeo fans
will have fun, as the
Ranch Rodeo gets un-
derway at 2 pm.
HAUNTED
various haunts, and you
will find zombies, witch-
es, werewolves, wicked
clowns, and so much
more, with some very
spooky surprises along
the way. For any fans of
classic horror movies, you
will even see some of your
favorites, like Jason and
Michael Myers, as you
travel through the eerily
dark pathway. The cost for
the drive is $35 per vehi-
cle or $45 for a truck with
riders in the bed.
The Vindicator | Josh Townsend
“The Liberty PAC is in
favor of high quality, local
healthcare. Our volunteer
organizers have a great deal
of respect and admiration
for the individuals serving
as directors of the Liberty
County Hospital District No.
1. However, we are also op-
ponents of rising taxation,”
according to the group’s
website.
Tommy Brents is a mem-
ber of the organization,
which he states is a group
of concerned community
members. He cited three
specific concerns they have
for the propositions. The
first was the opposition to
raising taxes, the second
was specific to voters in the
City of Liberty, and finally,
the City of Dayton.
“Many of our citizens,
specifically those within
the City of Liberty, are see-
Sheriff ’s Office.
Brown is alleged to
have picked up possible
victims at local area bars
and dancehalls in Liber-
ty County and surround-
ing areas adjacent to the
county before bringing
them back to his home
in Dayton, where the
assaults are alleged to
have occurred.
Tuesday night, the
Carnival and Exposition
Hall opens up with fun
and all kinds of goods to
peruse at 5 pm. There is
Free Admission to the
fairgrounds on Tuesday
night only.
Opening Day comes
Wednesday, and the
always exciting and be-
loved Parade returns
to Downtown Liberty,
with a 10 am start time.
If you are lucky enough
to make your way out of
the drive, you can stop for
the other attractions with
both the adult and kids
haunted houses to keep
the scares coming, or
you can try and find your
way through the haunted
maze. There is also an
area for the kids to enjoy
some trick or treating, as
well as concessions and
an outdoor movie area,
with some classic scary
movies to keep the thrills
ing many taxing entities
raise the amount of money
collected from each rooftop
this year. The hospital dis-
trict, the school, the county,
the city, and even the water
district. While we appreci-
ate the intentions behind
these proposals - i.e., pro-
viding medical care - such
steps are best handled by
the private sector. The state
is replete with failed hospital
districts who take out bonds
to build new hospitals, keep
increasing taxes, and then
file for bankruptcy. This is
not the sound way to pro-
vide medical care in our
community,” said Brents.
As for the City of Dayton,
where taxpayers represent
33% of the hospital district’s
tax base, there are concerns
about the necessity to take
on further tax increases for
the district, believing that
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Brown is described
as being 6’6” tall and
weighing around 242
lbs; he has brown hair
and blue eyes.
The sheriff ’s depart-
ment asks that anyone
with information about
Brown contact lead In-
vestigator Mark Elling-
ton at 936-336-4500.
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Gates to the fairgrounds
will open at 10 am as
well, with the Exposi-
tion Hall opening at 11
am.
For a complete list of
events and opportuni-
ties to make more mem-
ories, check out The
Vindicator’s 2021 TVE
Edition, or visit the TVE
website at tvefair.com
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and chills coming. Ticket
prices vary on the individ-
ual attractions with spe-
cial combo ticket prices.
Operating hours are
each Friday and Saturday
through October from
7:30-11:30 pm; they will
also be open Sunday, Oct.
24 from 7-10 pm and again
on Halloween night from
7-11:30 pm. You can find
out more details and pur-
chase tickets at their web-
site haunteddrive.com or
by calling 832-591-8484.
The Vindicator | Russell Payne
the growing area will see
other private options soon.
The remainder of the
hospital tax base comes
from Liberty ISD, which
represents 35%, and the
residents in Devers ISD,
Hull-Daisetta ISD, and the
area south of HWY 105 in
Hardin ISD make up the re-
maining 32%.
“Dayton taxpayers are up-
set, as they have been court-
ing private sector hospitals
to come with the expansion
of 99. The projected growth
of the Dayton area certainly
makes a strong case for such
an investment. When that
materializes, even the resi-
dents in Liberty or further
south will likely opt to trav-
el to Dayton for the brand
name hospital rather than
the government-run hos-
pital in Liberty. It’s a trust
factor. Yet, we’re still paying
HONOR
possibly one of the most
talented slates of athletes
ever to be inducted by that
organization.
The group will consist of
several athletes that went
on to careers after leaving
Dayton, including three of
the most talented basket-
ball players to ever put on
the purple and white, in
Barry Pruitt, Henry Dugat,
and Shaneika Harrison.
Also being inducted is Wil-
liam Blackburn, who serves
as Associate Head Coach for
the University of Houston
Track and Field program
under former World Re-
cord holder Leroy Burrell.
Other notable inductees
are local State Farm Agent
Calvin Wescott, Joseph
Edwards, Crawford Carri-
er, Bobby Little, Jessie C.
Roberts, Chris Louvier, and
Brittany Tuck.
Two teams will be induct-
ed, with Shelly and Stacy
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for it,” explained Brents. formation.’ Voters should
Whether a private hos- know exactly what they
pital will be built in the are voting for, not just
Dayton area is yet to be the talking points and
seen; however, it has un- assurances of current
doubtedly become one leadership,” said Brents.
of the more important Anyone looking to do
talking points amongst more research on the
opponents of a new tax- mission of The Liberty
payer-funded hospital PAC is encouraged to
facility in the area. visit their website at alli-
According to some anceforresponsiblecare.
supporters of a new hos- com. For more informa-
pital, there has also been tion on the proposed
talk of misinformation new hospital, you may
from district opponents also visit allianceforbet-
about the facts regarding tercare.com.
the new facilities. Anyone interested in
“I’d agree there has learning more or ask-
been some misinforma- ing questions about the
tion, and the Liberty PAC proposal is encouraged
corrects misinformation to attend an upcoming
regardless of which side forum; the next gather-
is saying it. Asking ques- ing will be at the Dayton
tions and highlighting Community Center this
information available to Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7
the public is not ‘misin- pm.
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Seaberg being honored for by the longtime Dayton
doubles tennis, along Broncos radio broadcast
with the 1977 Dayton team of Larry Wadzeck
Broncos Football team. and Oran Hamilton.
There will be a special The community is en-
honoring of Outstand- couraged to come out
ing Boosters, with the and celebrate these Day-
Colbert Tiger Athletic ton and Colbert High
Foundation being joined School sports legends.