City Connection June 2019C I T Y C O N N E C T I O N
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FREE WIFI AT KATE
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IN TH IS I SSUE There is “A Universe of Stories” at the Huntsville
Public Library during this year’s Texas Summer
Reading Program (SRP). The program was originally
designed to help children keep up their reading skills
during the summer by encouraging reading, and now
includes teens and adults annually. The Library held a
kickoff party on June 1, with residents registering
online and in person.
This year, the Library is celebrating readers whether
it is the child who plans to read 50 books over their
break or the reluctant reader setting his or her own
personal goal.
The rules vary based on the participant’s age group,
which is open to all ages.
“It all started Saturday, June 1, at the Kick-Off
Party,” said City Librarian Linda Dodson. “Attendees
registered for the Summer Reading Program, enjoyed
a presentation by the Yuck Game Show, and light
refreshments.”
But don’t worry if you missed the party. Registration
is still available online at myhuntsvillelibrary.com or
you can head over to the library for help.
So how does SRP work? Dodson explained that for
every three books read, the participant will receive one
raffle ticket. Additionally, for each library program
attended, the participant will receive one raffle ticket.
The first time a patron turns in their three books,
they will receive a prize (while supplies last) based on
their age group.
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For children and teens, the prize is a
pack containing coupons to local attractions and
restaurants; adults will receive chocolate. The more
books read and programs attended increases the
chances of a reader winning a raffle prize during the
Celebration Party.
Participants can choose to enter their raffle tickets
in various raffles.
“The thing to keep in mind with the raffle is that
once a person wins a raffle prize, he or she is
ineligible to win another raffle prize,” said Dodson.
The Huntsville Public Library has a number of
exciting summer programs planned. For a full listing
of all summer activities, visit MyHuntsvilleLibrary.com
The last official day of Summer Reading is Friday,
July 12, and the last day to turn in your reading logs
and receive raffle tickets is Friday, July 19. Raffle
prizes will be drawn at our Summer Reading
Celebration Party at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 23.
Attendance at the Celebration Party to get a raffle
prize is not required, Dodson said, but if prize
winners do not pick up their prizes by Saturday,
August 10, the prize is forfeited.
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The City of Huntsville has added public
wireless (WiFi) access at Kate Barr Ross Park.
This service is provided free of charge to
park patrons. Staff with Information
Technology at the City said the network
consists of five access points, with plans to
add three more in the near future for more
consistent coverage of the majority of the
park. The network is compatible with the
majority of devices on the market today
through both Wireless G and Wireless N
technologies. Guests do have to sign in to the
wireless network and agree to terms of use.
IT staff also has plans to implement public
WiFi at Eastham Thomason park in the future
as well.
WiFi added to Kate Barr Ross Park
The City of Huntsville, along with
Police Chief Kevin Lunsford, is
proud to announce that HPD
Sergeant Wade Roberts was
chosen as the Huntsville Item
Reader’s Choice Officer of the
Year. Huntsville Fire Department
Assistant Chief John Hobbs was
chosen as the Huntsville Item
Reader’s Choice Firefighter of
the Year. Congratulations to Sgt.
Roberts and Asst. Chief Hobbs!
#HomeSweetHuntsville
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C A L E N D A R O F E V E N T S
4 - City Council Meeting at 6 p.m.
5 - Yard Waste Trimming Collection
6 - Planning Commission - City Hall at 5:30 p.m.
12 - Heavy Trash & Large Yard Waste
18 - City Council Meeting at 6 p.m.
19 - Yard Waste Trimming Collection
20 - Planning Commission - City Hall at 5:30 p.m.
26 - Heavy Trash & Large Yard Waste
June 2019
Submit requests for Heavy Trash pick-up before noon on Wednesday, the week prior to pick-up, at 294-5796.
2 - City Council Meeting at 6 p.m.
3 - Yard Waste Trimming Collection
4 - City offices closed for Fourth of July
10 - Heavy Trash & Large Yard Waste
16 - City Council Meeting at 6 p.m.
17 - Yard Waste Trimming Collection
18 - Planning Commission - City Hall at 5:30 p.m.
24 - Heavy Trash & Large Yard Waste
31 - Yard Waste Trimming Collection
July 2019
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Council Corner
The Huntsville City Council has been making appearances all across
town. Clockwise, top left, Councilmember Tish Humphrey, Mayor
Andy Brauninger, HFD Captain Tim Buehler and City Secretary
Brenda Poe attended Huntsville HeadStart's Birthday party;
Councilmember Dee Howard Mullins celebrated perfect attendance
at Mance Park Middle School; Mayor and Mrs. Brauninger danced the
night away at the National Honor Society's 2nd Annual Senior Citizen
Prom at Huntsville High School; Mayor Brauninger helped
commemorate the Huntsville Community Choir's 25th anniversary at
the Huntsville Public Library; and Councilmember Joe Rodriguez
welcomed guest to a Victims Services Conference held at the Sam
Houston Statue and Visitors Center. #HomeSweetHuntsville
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Public Works
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