The Waco Citizen (Waco, Tex.), Vol. 59, No. 99, Ed. 1 Tuesday, December 23, 1986 Page: 10 of 14
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PAGE 2, THE WACO CITIZEN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23,1986
From
American Income Life Insurance Co
Each year since 1967 American Income had helped the Marine Corps Reserves
provide toys for needy girls and boys in the Waco area through the Toys for Tots
campaign.
This year approximately $3,000 was raised through projects such as calendar
sales and cake raffles.
American Income Life insurance Company
1200 WOODED ACRES DRIVE
772-3050
Norris Shows Light Side In Firewalker
MOVIE REVIEW
Firewalker
Rated PG: Mild profanity,
violence
Now showing at Plitt Six Theaters
By JIM FRANK
Chuck Norris has been saving
America for years as a succession of
strong, silent characters who were
short on sentiment and long on
violent action. He was criticized as a
non-actor who shrugged and mum-
bled his way through each predict-
able plot. He has been the working
man’s Rambo, dispatching gobs of
bad guys in each film with a com-
bination of world class karate and
high-tech weaponry. It was a formula
that was highly successful for Norris,
making him a cult hero to a large
group of dedicated fans. You could
always count on Chuck.
Well you can just forget that
brooding, hostile Norris. In a very
pleasant change of pace he has made
a family movie (that’s right) about
these two adventurers who are
looking for an ancient treasure.
Norris plays Max Donigan, a less
than brilliant soldier of fortune who
can’t swim or shoot straight. Louis
Gossett is his ever complaining
sidekick, Leo, whom Max has
rescued from the academic life.
Together they have bumbled around
the world, only making money on
three of their fifteen expeditions.
This is definitely a new Chuck
Norris.
The script for this movie is a crazy
mishmash and there are plenty of
truck-sized gaps in the story line. But
Norris is so intriguing as the “aw
shucks” hero that I found myself ex-
cusing all short comings just to wait
for the next interchange between
Max and Leo. When was the last
time you saw a movie where the hero
used phrases like: “Gosh durn it Leo,
you always blame me for
everything!”?
Some of the bad parts of this
movie are so bad they’re funny. The
evil indian shaman talks with a west
Texas accent and always sounds like
he oughta be ordering fertilizer in-
stead of threatening someone’s life.
Makes you think someday the movie
may be remembered as a campy
parody.
There is the obligatory karate in
this movie, but it is a send up done
for laughs, not thrills. And the
violence is less graphic than, say,
Raiders of the Lost Ark or Roman-
cing the Stone; two movies in the
same genre.
Hey, this is not a great movie, but
I sure enjoyed it. Chuck Norris
should be applauded for this bold
change of direction.
You still have a few things to learn
about romantic comedy, Max, but,
gosh durn it, I’m proud of you and
Leo.
Wintergreen
“In Spite Of It All”
On Tuesday, January 27, 1987,
Kay Arthur will be speaking at Win-
tergreen. Kay Arthur is a noted
teacher, conference speaker, radio
and TV personality, and author of
Precept Bible Studies and numerous
books. Kay writes and teaches with
the rare combination of authority,
compassion, and practicality. Her
authority comes from the Word of
God, which she has studied
zealously; her compassion stems
Wacoans Head Baylor
Special Events Committee
DPS Predicts Holiday Deaths
The Department of Public Safety fic accidents during the 54-hour New
is estimating that 41 traffic deaths Year’s period, with seven later deaths
will mar this year’s peak holiday making a total of 24 fatalities
travel periods in Texas. associated with the period.
“Christmas and New Year’s , , ,
should be two of the best times of the . ® waX t0 ma^e ^1S s
year for everyone, but each holiday estimates inaccurate is to refrain
season, many traffic deaths that [rc)m drinking alcoholic beverages
could have been prevented occur on ^>e, ore1 driving or while behind the
our roads and highways,” said DPS ^iee„ and hold driving speeds
Director Jim Adams. “Our intention down, Adams said. Those two
in reminding Texans of the grim feps. W1^.8° a *on| way toward
possibilities is not to sound ^P11^ drivers from having a traffic from a life that has been touched by
a discouraeine note as neonle nrenare accident. But, if worse comes to deep tragedy as well as great trium-
WOrf andruarein/naa*dent due Ph» h®r P^ticality springs from an
driving safety by showing what could ^ the carelessness of another driver, openness of character which is
happen. I hope our estimate proves y°ur chances of survival will be willing to publicly share the con-
to be too high.” greatly improved if you are wearing tinuing teaching and refining that
During the 54-hour Christmas y°ur safety belt. God is doing in her life,
holiday period, an estimated 25 per- This year, the DPS Operation Come and join Kay Arthur on
sons may die in traffic accidents ip Motorcide period will begin at 6 p.m. January 27, 1987 at Columbus
the state, Adams said. Tuesday, December 23 and continue Avenue Baptist Church, 1300
The estimate for the New Year’s until midnight Christmas Day. The Columbus Avenue. There will be
period, which also is 54 hours, is 18 New Year’s counting period will duplicate sessions at 9 a.m.-12 noon
traffic deaths. begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December or ^ P-m- Tickets are $5 per
In 1985, because of the day of the 30 and continue through midnight Pcrs011- F°r ticket information call
week on which Christmas fell, the New Year’s Day. '^"7719, 772-1379 or 752-1655.
prime travel period was 30 hours During both periods, as part of the Child care will be provided by
long. During that time, 15 persons Department’s Operation Holiday ef- reservation only be calling 752-9000
were killed in traffic mishaps. Two fort, additional Highway Patrol ‘5ef°re January 23,1987.
other persons later died of injuries Troopers will be out to assist
suffered during the period, bringing motorists and enforce traffic laws,
the final 1985 Christmas death toll to with particular emphasis on DWI
17. arrests, speeding and safety belt
Last year, 17 persons died in traf- violations.
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InterFirst, Waco, Names New Trust Officer
W. Robert Williams, Chairman of
the Board of InterFirst Bank, Waco,
N.A. announced at the regular Board
Meeting, Tuesday, December 16,
1986, the appointment of Kenton L.
“Kent” Smith to the position of
Senior Vice President and Trust Of-
ficer.
Smith earned a B.A. in English in
1971 from Texas A&M University
and was awarded a Juris Doctorate
from Baylor University School of
Law in 1973.
Smith’s career path has included
private law practice, trust oil and gas
management, six years as Blanco
County Judge and trust and
marketing development officer for
InterFirst Bank, Austin. In 1985
Smith joined InterFirst Bank,
W.R. WILLIAMS
Warm wishes to your home from ours
It’s been a pleasure serving you.
Polly
Hedrick
CRB
Jim Stewart
Realtors
776-0000
Polly Hedrick
Odessa, as Head of Trust Financial
Services. His transfer to Waco will
place Smith in charge of all Trust
Services for InterFirst Bank, Waco.
In 1976 Smith was named a
Rotary Fellow and participated in a
Study Exchange Program in Lon-
don, England. Civic involvements
include serving as President of John-
son City Lions Club, Board Member
of Austin Ballet, Treasurer of the
Permian Playhouse of Odessa, and
membership in the Ector County Bar
Association.
Gholson
Homemakers
Install Officers
Gholson Extension Homemakers
met December 9 in the home of Leila
McDugal. Eighteen members were
present. A short business meeting was
held.
Officers for the coming year were
installed. They are: President, Anita
Cantrell; Vice-President, Jessie Mae
Vigas; Secretary, Lydia Clark;
Treasurer, Mildred Clark; Reporter,
Mary Willis; and Council Delegate,
Hope Carlson.
Christmas refreshments were ser-
ved. Christmas ornaments were sold
to the highest bidder.
The next meeting will be in the
home of Anita Cantrell January 13.
THE ANNUAL AWARDS ban
quet for thirty-two state level karate
tournaments awarded Best Texas
_ Tournament to the “Heart of Texas
Wacoans J.D. Hudson, Jr., Bill remaining $6.5 million through its State Championships,“ was held in
Bailey, George B. Graves Sr. and “Build It Now” campaign. The cam- the Waco Convention Center on
Floyd Prather have been named by paign target date is April 1987. August 16, 1986. The competitors
Baylor University to its Special The proposed campus location for voted Waco the winner, based on
Events Center Steering Committee. the Special Events Center is the comer Q^hty of the tournament, facilities,
' Hudson is chairman of the 22- °J LaSalle Avenue and University and accomodations The tournament
member statewide committee, and aI^ ?,nve: _ f re scheduled for August . on-
Bailey is vice-chairman. They will join Jhe Special Events Center will be a tact Tom Susan Sergcartr,
with Graves and Prather to coor-J50;000 square-foot structure with a producer, at 751-0581, for further
dinate a special presentation to Baylor 'hnck-masonry exterior and a 330-foot- 1 °rmahon.
alumni and friends in the Waco area. diameter dome roof. It will have a
The presentation will be part of fatm8 opacity of 9,500 for basket-
Baylor’s “Build It Now” campaign for games and more than 10,000 for
the Special Events Center convocations, concerts and other en- hc*
tertainment.
Baylor, which already has available It will also have offices for men’s
half the funds for the $13 million and women’s basketball, baseball and
project, is seeking to raise the volleyball programs.
American Income Employees Help Toys For Tots
American Income Life Insurance
Company’s home office em-
ployees are again working to insure
that the Christmas season will in-
deed be brighter for hundreds of
Waco children.
This marks the nineteenth year
that American Income employees
have participated with the local
Marine Corps reserve uinit in the
annual Toys for Tots Campaign.
Over $3,000 has been raised
through various fundraising ac-
tivities. The money will be used to
purchase toys for needy children in
the Waco area. The Marine Corps
reserve unit will handle the toy
distribution just before Christmas .
Since August the Toys for Tots
Committee has been selling cake
squares and raffling cakes each
week, having car washes, selling
calendars, and distributing dolls so
that employees could sew war-
drobes for them. The largest fun-
draising activity, a Thanksgiving
raffle of goodies donated by em-
ployees, was held the Wednesday
before Thanksgiving.
AIL Toys for Tots Committee
Chairwoman, Pauline Harrison,
said, “The committee is very pleas-
ed with the results of this year’s
efforts. We exceeded the amount
we raised last year, and I think
that really shows that our em-
ployees care. With General Tire
closing, the number of needy
families has increased tremen-
dously. We want to help.”
American Income works with
Kay Bee Toys at Richland Mall,
which gives the company a discount’
on the toys purchased. “Kay Bee
has been just terrific. With their
help, we have been able to buy some
really nice toys,” Ms. Harrison
A VIEW OF THE DOLLS & TOYS
One of the highlights of the AIL
Toys for Tots Campaign took place
Dec. 10 at the company’s offices
when the dolls which were
distributed to employees earlier in
the year were judged on workman-
ship. Several children from the
Methodist Home attended the
reception. Each child had the op-
portunity to pick out a favorite toy
to keep as their own. The rest of the
toys will be distributed by the
Marine Corps reserve unit. The
Company provides cash prizes of
$75 for first place, $50 for second,
and $25 for third. Judges for this
year’s “Dress-A-Doll” contest were
Darlene Yarbrough, owner of
Granny’s Gifts; Dolores Carrera,
local artist; and Kathy Bolt,
assistant to the chairman of
Bernard Rapoport, chairman of
American Income Life, is a strong
supporter of his employees’ efforts
in this project. “We think of our-
selves as a family within our com-
munity,” said Rapoport, “and as a
family we work together to help
those less fortunate. I’m proud of
what our employees have accom-
plished.”
Members of this year’s AIL Toys
for Tots Committee are Ms Harri-
son, Donna Williams, Judy Schra-
der, Melissa Roberts, Debra Day,
Sherry Scott, Patricia Howard,
Margie Peters, Diana Owens, Ed-
wina Calderon, Patricia Nevarez,
Brenda Robertson, Nancy Cross,
Janice Jones, Regina Jimenez, Pam
Clark, Elayne Terral, Liz Velaz-
quez, Rex Ann Anderson, and
New Year
Greetings
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Christmas arid New Year’s Garbage Collection Schedule
There will be NO garbage collection Christmas Day or
New Year’s Day. Thursday routes will be collected
the day before the holiday. The Landfill will be
closed both holidays. For more information, call
756-6161 or the Action Center, 756-5755.
CITY OF WACO PUBLIC WORKS
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