Eureka
The Eureka Herald reported that taxpayers in Eureka will see a 6.057 mill increase for their tax levy in 2008. The current levy stands at 49.101 mills.
A public hearing on the proposed budget and tax levy has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday at the Memorial Hall in Eureka. The assessed valuation of the city of Eureka decreased from $10,072,400 to $9,884,667.
Burlington
An ordinance passed last week by the Burlington City Council is the first step in allowing alcohol to be sold on Sundays in Burlington.
The Coffey County Republican reported that council members passed the ordinance by a 5-0 vote. The ordinance now must be published twice in the Coffey County Republican. It will take effect 61 days after the final publication, unless a sufficient petition for a referendum is filed. If that happens, the ordinance will not take effect unless Burlington voters approve the issue in an election.
Marion County
The Marion County Record reported that blue-green algae is likely the cause of death of a dog that was tested after reportedly drinking water from Marion Reservoir on July 6. It could possibly have caused the death of two other dogs that became ill that same weekend.
Following a necropsy or autopsy of the adult basset hound, the results stated “due to the clinical history, exposure of multiple animals and water analysis, blue-green algae toxicosis would appear to be the likely cause of the death in this dog.”
City, county and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials maintain that all water that is properly treated is safe to drink.
Reading
The Reading Methodist Church again will sponsor a back-to-school daylong event on Sunday, Aug. 19, at Reading. The day will begin with a worship service at 10:30 a.m., followed by a picnic with meat and beverage provided.
Live music and games for children will be among the activities throughout the day, according to Melissa Siler, who is organizing the event.
Siler said that a raffle will be held at the end of the event and numerous prizes will be awarded.
“We use the money to help someone or something in the community,” Siler said.
This year, proceeds will pay for highway signs on each side of town that will advertise the two churches in Reading.