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Friday, November 20, 2009

Angleton Danbury Medical Center marks 40th
ANGLETON —When Angleton Danbury Medical Center first was envisioned, some predicted the original building would “make a good hay barn,” said Dorothy Jane Neal, a charter member of the hospital’s auxiliary.
November 20, 2009 - News

LJ Council nixes suggested pay increase
LAKE JACKSON — Increasing how much city council members are paid sounded like a hit to the Charter Review Commission, but it didn’t play well with those who would see the fatter checks.
November 20, 2009 - News

Ceremonies at courthouse create families
Dylan Seal was one of six children adopted into families during the sixth National Adoption Day ceremonies at the Brazoria County Courthouse on Thursday morning.
November 20, 2009 - News

C-BISD to realign Wild Peach Elementary
WEST COLUMBIA — Wild Peach Elementary students traditionally move on to Barrow Elementary after the fifth grade, but this year’s fifth-graders will stick around for another year.
November 20, 2009 - News

Freeport approves auditor, road closings
FREEPORT — City Council approved unanimously Monday the hiring of Kennemer, Masters and Lunsford LLC to audit fiscal year 2008-09. The city will pay $32,810 — $24,910 for the city’s books and $7,960 for the Freeport Economic Development Corp.
November 20, 2009 - News

YMCA honors ‘Volunteer of the Year’
ALVIN — The YMCA honored Wendy Del Bello of Friendswood as a “Volunteer of the Year” during its annual celebration in Houston on Nov. 12. Del Bello was one of 37 volunteers from throughout Texas to receive the honor.
November 20, 2009 - News

Brazoria County briefs for Nov. 20, 2009
Briefs published in The Facts
November 20, 2009 - News

Brazoswood’s defensive linemen playing big
A big reason for the Buccaneers’ success has been the play of the big boys on the defensive line, a unit that has set the tone for the team’s hard-nosed style of play.
November 20, 2009 - Sports

Brazoswood set to clash with North Shore
CLUTE — There’s been no stopping the Brazoswood football team for more than a month. And now playing in the second round of the playoffs, the Buccaneers hope to continue their winning ways today against the North Shore Mustangs.
November 20, 2009 - Sports

Angleton Jonesing for win
ANGLETON — There is nothing sweeter than playing at home, and for the Angleton Wildcats that surely has been a good thing this season.
November 20, 2009 - Sports

Cougars, Panthers to play in Super Bowl
A couple Lake Jackson/Clute Youth Football Association teams staved off elimination last week and now will play for a championship.
November 20, 2009 - Sports

Golfers get in Holiday swing, spirit
Members of the Columbia Lakes Resort Men’s Golf Association meandered the course with a much lighter bag Saturday when golfers participated in the group’s Three-Club Turkey Tournament.
November 20, 2009 - Sports

Area roundup for Nov. 20
The Brazoswood boys golf team placed second at the Pearland Invitational, and the girls squad took second at the Clear Creek Invitational.
November 20, 2009 - Sports

It is the thought that really counts
THE MALL — You no doubt have completed your shopping for Christmas — or “holidays” as the season now is called so as not to anger worshipers of every faith including disciples of the saxophone section of the Coast Guard Band. But if you are one of those procrastinators who gets extensions on your income tax filings and births of your children, then you’ve come to the right place. First, make a list of everyone who didn’t give you a present last year. Toss that list.
November 20, 2009 - Columnists

Take the time to appreciate nature
As a beginning birder, I am amazed with all the beautiful birds we come across in Texas. As I talk with my co-workers, who are avid birders, I realize I haven’t even begun to scratch the surface of birding.
November 20, 2009 - Columnists

Gov’t lobbying to weaken Open Meetings Act
Open government is fundamental to our democratic system and essential for elected officials to be responsible and accountable to the people they serve.
November 20, 2009 - Guest

Letters for Nov. 20, 2009
Letters to the Editor published in The Facts:
November 20, 2009 - Letters