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May 8, 2008

Liberal Patriot:

"Molly Ivins was an unabashed patriot, and it drove right-wingers nuts. Conservatives somehow got it fixed in their brains that patriotism meant being in lockstep with their ideology, that dissent was treason. Molly made a career of reminding them otherwise, always careful to point out how cute they were when they acted like fools."

--Gary Cartwright, senior editor, Texas Monthly, 2007. Molly Ivins (1944-2007), a sharp-witted and clear-eyed columnist who died of cancer last year, was an unapologetic liberal. She once observed, "There's nothing you can do about being born liberal -- fish gotta swim and hearts gotta bleed."

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Nibley residents take time out to thank City Council

By Ashley Zarate

April 16, 2008 | NIBLEY -- In the midst of public hearings to discuss parks, bonding and volunteer work for citizens, residents of Nibley give thanks to their City Council.

Lisa Maunghan is a stay at home mother and has been involved in the public hearings that have taken place recently in Nibley. She says she is thankful for a council that cares for the residents of the city.

Maunghan said, "I appreciate the city's approach to getting this info out and each time I get my newsletter I get a good feeling of how the city handles things. I commend you all for this public hearing."

Allan Haycock, one of the city's volunteer soccer coaches, said he appreciates the council for always supporting what is best for the children in the community.

Haycock said, "I'm in charge of soccer for Nibley and I want to take my hat off to this council for what they do for Nibley. I'm grateful to have a city that supports that and wants the best for our kids."

David Smith, a Nibley resident, said he doesn't know of a city council that cares more for their residents than Nibley's.

Smith said, "Nibley is so blessed with a council that actually cares. They live here too and want the best for us. We have a diverse council and I think that helps them make the best decisions possible. I couldn't be happier with the way they keep our little community going."

The council is still debating bonding to get a jump start on parks and recreation areas for the city. They have asked that any citizen with an idea or question to contact them.

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