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Publisher's Note: Due to breaking news, posting of the January 15, 2001 Newsletter has begun early. Be sure to read the current edition, January 8, 2001 on Newsletter Text V73. T.C. January 10, 2001.

*************January 15, 2001*************

Recently, a reliable source asserted Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Lanny "The Cop" Stephenson is about to retire at the end of January. The story was confirmed January 9 by Llano County Deputy Duane Nobles. Nobles is one of six individuals being considered by County "Judge" J.P. Dodgen and his cronies on the Commissioners' Court as a replacement. Interesting, isn't it?

Readers will recall dear Ole' Lanny has two years left on her term of office. Why is she leaving? Good question. ... Claims to want to be with her daughter, -- who is also a Justice of the Peace elsewhere.

The explanation doesn't wash, however. More likely, she's finally stepped on one toe too many. After all, why not finally get rid of this egregious embarrassment and poor excuse for a "jurist", -- when you can best do it to your advantage and that of the "Boys", right, J.P.?

Readers should understand a conveniently appointed incumbent with two years of experience will be much harder to beat on election day, -- and considerably easier to control, right, "Judge"?

As repeatedly asserted, Ole' Lanny has been the cash cow of the County for years. Why would Ole' J.P. and the "Boys" on the Commissioners' Court willingly give up control of this lucrative Golden Goose?

As mentioned earlier, Llano County Deputy Duane Nobles is one of six people being considered. Interesting, isn't it? Nobles has been repeatedly skewered in this publication for his performance on the job. Now, he may very well be appointed Justice of the Peace. Nothing quite like reverse Darwinism, is there?

Interestingly, it has finally become clear why Mr. Nobles has been quite friendly over the last few months to this writer. As previously asserted, a considerable amount of information has been sat on at the request of victims fearing reprisal. Sadly, corruption of the legal system is the result of cowardice.

Hey, J.P.? Although not yet confirmed, scuttlebutt has it asbestos has been found during renovation of the Courthouse. Any truth to it, sir? ... Care to confirm or deny? Sadly, you're being looted, dear readers. Be sure to smile as you compliantly take the shaft.

Bush Labor Secretary nominee Linda Chavez has finally done what's honorable and withdrawn her name from consideration. She apparently knowingly harbored an illegal alien, -- a felony. She may also have illegally employed the woman without withholding taxes.

Chavez had outrageously and hypocritically criticized Clinton nominee Zoe Baird eight years ago for employing an illegal alien as a nanny, while also failing to withhold taxes.

Republicans are quite miffed at strong, pointed Democratic criticism. Hey, "Boys"? What's good for the goose is good for the gander. Can't stand the heat? What goes around comes around. Why the hell shouldn't the law be equally applied to all? Even Republicans?

More importantly, Chavez is unfit for office and would have been a disaster for labor-management relations, -- and the Bush Administration ultimately. ... After all, Ole' George "The Tush" Bush is determined to "unite" the country, isn't he?

Hopefully, Democrats and Independents will bring enormous pressure against Attorney General nominee John Ashcroft. Civil rights, civil liberties, and abortion rights groups, -- among others, will stiffly oppose this fascist. Rightfully so.

Readers are again reminded this writer is an Independent, -- not a Democrat. With Ole' George embracing the Extreme Right and fascism, however, it is certainly hoped the Democrats will stiffly oppose the President-elect every step of the way. -- Forcing him to return to the Center. We'll see.

Readers will recall a scathing e-mail dated December 18, 2000 was sent to newly appointed LMHS Administrator Jerry Durr requesting extra time to examine cellular and employee "expense reports". For months, Hospital management has dragged its feet allowing only one hour of inspection each visit and requiring e-mail requests for additional time.

The following letter was received via certified mail, January 8, allowing two days notice prior to the appointed time. -- Mighty generous of the Administrator, no? In addition and even allowing for the holidays, the response was well outside the ten business days provided by law for open records responses from governmental entities. -- Clearly, the new Administrator has no more regard for the Texas Public Information Act and its requirements than his predecessor. Sadly, Mr. Durr is apparently beholden to the "Good Old Boy" system securely implanted in this corrupt and abusive County.

LMHS
Llano Memorial Healthcare System
200 West Ollie
Llano, Tx. 78643

December 7, 2000 [January 7, 2001]

VIA/CERTIFIED MAIL/RRR
Mr. Tim Chorney, Publisher
The Llano Ledger
Rt 2, Box 464A
Buchanan Dam, Texas 72609 [78609]

Re: Open Records Request of December 18, 2000

Dear Mr. Chorney:

This letter will acknowledge receipt of your written Open Records Act request of December 18, 2000 requesting additional time to inspect cellular phone records and employee expense reports.

These documents will be available for your inspection in the administrative offices of Llano Memorial Hospital, 200 W. Ollie Street, Llano, Texas on Wednesday, January 10, 2001 during the hours of 3 o'clock p.m. and 4 o'clock p.m.

Very truly yours,
Jerry Durr

Administrator/CEO

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A request for additional time has already been e-mailed. Although data from the last inspection has not yet been compiled and analyzed, one voucher is particularly interesting.

LMHS personnel from the Business Office were reimbursed for dinner at the Red Rose in Austin. Readers may not know this establishment is a topless club. While this writer has no opposition to sexually oriented businesses, one has to question the propriety of a governmental entity reimbursing employees for meals at such an establishment.

Again, readers are reminded LMHS is indeed a public, not private entity, subject to a different standard. More importantly, why is a failing Hospital paying for meals, period? To the tune of thousands at the very least? Interesting, isn't it? Again, dear readers, you're being looted.

Readers will recall Harvey H. Klee ran against retiring JP2 Lanny "The Cop" Stephenson two years ago. In response to an inquiring e-mail from this writer, Mr. Klee forwarded the following letter to this publication. The letter, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, was sent to the County Judge and each member of the Llano County Commissioners' Court. Although not in agreement on all issues, Klee is clearly a highly qualified applicant worthy of consideration by the County Judge and Commissioners' Court.

Equally importantly, this man is a fine attorney and NOT one of the "Good Old Boys" deeply entrenched in this corrupt and abusive County. He would be a breath of fresh air desperately needed in the Second Precinct. Readers are reminded the office being vacated by Ms. Stephenson has indeed been the cash cow for the County. It is time for the corruption to end and for the dignity of this office to be restored by new blood not beholden to Ole' J.P. and his cronies on the Commissioners' Court.

If Klee's application is not given serious consideration by our corrupt and abusive officials, it will serve as further evidence of their desperate need to maintain a stranglehold on the cash cow Lanny Stephenson's office has become. More importantly, it is time to restore confidence in the criminal justice system as represented by this office. Most importantly, it is time for justice to be applied equally to all, -- not just a select few. Sadly, appointment of one of the "Good Old Boys" beholden to Ole' J.P. and the "Boys" is already "in the works", right, "Judge"? We'll see.
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Harvey H. Klee
Attorney-Mediator-Arbitrator
374 CR 216 AA
Bluffton, Texas 78607

January 7, 2001

Please accept this letter and the enclosed resume for consideration to fill an appointment as Justice of the Peace, 2nd Precinct.

As you may be aware, I am the only person who has ran as a candidate for this position, other than the present incumbent. In my last run for this office, I received 35% of the votes cast. I mention this to point out that I already have substantial acceptance for the position by the community in which I might be appointed.

I have impeccable qualifications. Not only am I a licensed attorney, as my resume will attest, but I have written extensively on matters of law that are of general interest to the community in local newspapers, notably The River Cities Tribune and The Llano Buzz. The advantage I have in being a licensed attorney and remaining current on the law is that I would be able to immediately fill the position with little or no indoctrination as to the function of the job. In fact, I have taught Small Claims courses here in Llano County as a community service to enable the proceedings to be run more effectively and efficiently in our local Justice Courts.

I have also served as a mediator for the 33rd Judicial District, primarily as a mediator in family law matters and disputes involving the parent-child relationship. This recent experience, as well as much of my life experience, has enabled me to relate to people in all walks of life in the most constructive way possible.

Additionally, I have been teaching High School level students for the past 1 1/2 years. I am employed as a full time non-contract High School Spanish teacher with the Marble Falls Independent School District. Since the Justice of the Peace position entails hearing cases concerning truancy and other juvenile related matters, this experience helps me to be more effective in dealing with such matters. I have an excellent relationship with teenagers and know that I could play a vital part in redirecting their energies along more constructive paths as a Justice of the Peace.

Even though all court proceedings are to be conducted in English, my fluency in the Spanish language will enable me to be more effective in dealing with a growing Hispanic population to assure everyone the benefit of a fair and impartial hearing in matters that might be brought before the court.

I have always maintained an excellent relationship with law enforcement agencies and have worked closely with drug enforcement agencies, criminal racketeering investigations, and other criminal law enforcement matters. Earlier in my career, I was appointed to a Committee on Juvenile Delinquency by the City of Los Angeles in their attempt to reduce the incidence of juvenile crime in that city. I had also served on a vocational task force with the California Institute For Men in Chino, California designed to reduce incidents of recidivism. I believe that my working relationship with local law enforcement agencies and personnel would be productive, constructive and harmonious.

The fact that I was elected and presently hold the position of Post Commander of Kingsland Memorial Post No. 437 and 21st District Chaplain, The American Legion, Department of Texas evidences community confidence in my ability to function as a decision maker and community leader. My roots are firmly planted within the community and will go a long way towards my acceptance by the community in my role as Justice of the Peace.

Your kind and thoughtful consideration of me for this appointment would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Harvey H. Klee, Esq.
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Posting of the January 22, 2001 Newsletter will begin shortly. As strongly asserted in Special Edition V65, the clock is indeed ticking... The combined visitor count of The Llano Ledger and Llano Ledger 2 websites stands in excess of 60,100, -- another excellent week and true testament to the shameless willingness of the readership to "steal" this writer's labor. Certainly, you ought to be proud of yourselves. Nothing quite like character, is there? Readers are reminded this writer receives no renumeration from the banner and pop-up advertising. They only pay for the website itself. There is no personal compensation, nor are there desperately needed funds for investigative expenses. Non-profit and outrageously unfunded by the readership it serves due to greed, gut-wrenching fear, and the continuing relentless intimidation of corrupt and abusive Llano County officials, this publication remains as always beholden to NO ONE.

Tim Chorney, Publisher
The Llano Ledger



Tim Chorney, Publisher
P.O. Box 997
Buchanan Dam Tx. 78609

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