Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 24, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 22, 1981 Page: 1 of 24
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Polk County
ENTERPRISE
SUNDAY,
March 22, 1981
The dominant news and advertising source in Polk County, since 1882
VOLUME 99
NUMBER 24
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Growing concern for lawmen
Timber theft charged
LIVINGSTON - Law enforcement of-
ficials have made the first of what they
believe may be several arrests involv-
ing the theft of timber. Such thefts cost
area timber companies millions of
dollars each year, according to a
security officer from Kirby Forest In-
dustries.
D.A. “Corky” Rowe, 38, of Seven
Oaks was arrested Friday and charged
with felony theft in connection with the
theft of sawlogs from Kirby land. The
arrest followed several months of In-
vestigation by Polk County Sheriff’s
Department officers, the Texas
Rangers and Kirby Forest security of-
ficers.
In an interview Friday afternoon,
spokesmen for the three organizations
involved in the investigation said the
defendant had a contract to cut and
haul logs from a Kirby tract in Polk
County. Instead of hauling them to Kir-
by, the suspect allegedly hauled the
sawlogs to the Champion International
mill. He apparently sold the timber to
Champion by claiming he was working
through an independent timber dealer
in Lufkin, making it appear as though
the logs had been purchased elsewhere,
the Kirby spokesman said.
“We have excellent reason to believe
this case involves multi-thousand dollar
thefts,” he said, adding additional
charges are anticipated and that the in-
vestigation could involve other corpora-
tions "and possibly other defendants."
The investigation thusfar, which in-
volves an estimated $90,000 worth of
timber, has centered on tracts in Polk
County although the Kirby security
spokesman indicated further investiga-
tion will probably lead to timber tracts
in other counties. The charge against
Rowe stems from thefts which occurred
beginning in the summer of 1079.
Polk County Sheriff Ted Everitt said
his office is currently investigating two
similar cases of timber theft.
Rowe, who was arrested shortly
before noon Friday, is currently being
held in the Polk County Jail under a
$10,000 bond.
For method of appraisal
Grand champion
THUsi 050-pound steer raised by Richard Powell, a member of $5,307.50, to Harmon Walters of Ace, pictured here with Powell
the Livingston FFA chapter, won the title of “Grand Cham- and the prize-winning steer. Friday nights auction netted
plon” during this year’s Trinity-Neches FFA and 4-H $49,202, approximately $9,000 more than last year’s show.
Livestock Show. Powell’s steer sold for $5.50 a pound, a total of
Decision near
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At Trinity-Neches show
Prices top $49,000
LIVINGSTON - The 36th Annual
Trinity-Neches FFA and 4-H Livestock
Show concluded Friday night with a
livestock auction in which sales topped
$49,200. The amount is approximately
$9,000 more than last year’s sale, accor-
ding to Livingston FFA Advisor Tom-
my Snook.
This year’s grand champion market
steer, a 965-pounder raised by Richard
Powell of the Livirigston FFA chapter,
was sold for $5.50 a pound to Harmon
Walters of Ace. Cost of the steer totaled
$5,307.50. The reserve champion, an
880-pound steer shown by Livingston
4-H’er Kerry Cassity, was sold to First
State Bank for a total price of $3,872,
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$4.40 a pound. A 1,000-pound steer rais-
ed by Todd Ibison, of the Goodrich
FFA, placed third among the steers.
Ibison’s steer brought $3.25 a pound, for
a total of $3,250, and was sold to Polk
County Sheriff Ted Everitt.
The remaining top 12 steers were auc-
tioned as follows: fourth - a 920-pound
steer shown by Bobby Cox, Livingston
FFA, sold for $2,944 to First National
Bank; fifth - an 870-pound steer shown
by Jason Yarbrough, Livingston FFA,
sold for $2,473 to the Trinity-Neches
Buyers Committee; sixth - a
1,120-pound steer shown by Ruben
Vallejo., Goodrich FFA, sold for $2,464
to Lufkin Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Vallejo
Duff seeks post
also received the market gain award.;
seventh - a 95fcpound steer; shown by
Nancy Murphy, Livingston 4*H, sold for
$4,182 to Windham and Sons* eighth - a
925-pound steer shown by Michael Net-
tles, Livingston FFA, sold for $2,220 to
Trinity-Neches Buyers Committee;
ninth - a 995-pound steer shown by Bob
Burkhalter, Livingston 4-H, sold for
$2,786 to Tony Lama Boots, Biddie Kin-
cade; 10th - a 975-pound steer shown by
Rex Pixley, Goodrich 4-H, sold for
$2,047 to Stubbs Petroleum; 11th - a
965-pound steer shown by James Pix-
ley, Goodrich FFA, sold for $2,412 to
James and Yvonne Pixley; 12th - an
895-pOund steer shown by Carl Thomp-
son, Livingston FFA, sold for $2,506 to
Trinity-Neches Buyers Committee.
Auction of the top 12 market steers
brought a total of $36,415.
See BARROWS pg. 6A
LIVINGSTON - After months of
negotiations and discussions, directors
of the Polk County Tax Appraisal
District are scheduled to meet Monday
night to determine the route the county
will take to reappraise property.
The board is faced with two general
choices -g performing the appraisal
For Corrigan
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“in-house,” using local personnel, or
contracting with an outside appraisal
firm.
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In addition to choosing the method of
appraisal, review of the contract pro-
posal and/or action on the proposal is
also o| the agenda. The directors are
also slated to take action toward accep-
ting a new representative for the City of
Goodrich. Jackie Duke has been
nominated to serve in that capacity.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 7
p.m. in the Commissioner’s Courtroom,
Polk County Courthouse.
City complex proposed
CORRIGAN - A proposal to purchase
a site for a city hall complex, a report
on a proposed electric rate increase and
the possibility of forming a parks com-
mission were all topics of discussion
Thursday night at the Corrigan City
Council meeting.
Council members voted unanimously
to authorize City Manager Pee Wee
Drake to proceed with negotiations for
the purchase of a site on which to build
a city hall and police station.
Drake told the council that the city
may be able to obtain the property
located between the Polk County Sub-
Courthouse and the Southern Pacific
Railroad tracks in Corrigan. The city
manager said the property was former-
ly the site of the Eden Burch Lumber
Co. offices but is now owned by Buddy
Purvis, the Precinct 3 county commis-
sioner.
Currently, the city offices are located
In two rooms in the Citizens State Bank
Building while the police department is
located in the Corrigan fire station.
See PARK pg. 2A
Campbell seeks
write-in spot
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Q.R. “COOTER” DUFF
...seeking GISD position
Reaction
I have been in die service for 20
years bat have plans to be released
from active duty in the near future.
Fd like to go back and attend high
school and am wondering if the
Veteran’s Administration will pay
for it? i
A recently-signed law, Public Law
96-466, has eliminated the payment
of high school attendance benefits
except for tuition and fees, accor-
ding to the VA’s Dallas office
(The Enterprise will answer questions of
general interest. Any person may submit ques-
tions. Each query must include the name, ad-
dress and telephone number of the writer, but
Address questions to “Reaction," P.O. Box 1276,
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GOODRICH - Q.R. “Cooler” Duff, a
life-long resident of Schwab City, has
filed for Position 2 on the Goodrich In-
dependent School District Board of
Trustees. The 46-year-old candidate is a
1953 graduate of Goodrich High School.
He and his wife, the former Delilah
Blankenship, currently have three
children attending the school - a son in
elementary school and two daughters,
in the 10th and 12th grades.
Honorably discharged from the U.S.
Army, Duff has worked as an education
and recreation officer for the Texas
Department of Corrections. He has also
worked for Southern Pacific Co., first
as a machine operator, then as a
mechanic and then as a journeyman
machinist. After 20-plus years in public
work, the ; candidate is now a self-
employed farmer.
“Since the consolidation election I
have dedicated my efforts to becoming
informed on school matters,” Duff said.
“Prior to this I had little hope that con-
ditions in Goodrich school would im-
prove anytime in the near future. By in-
terest and participation I have found
the school, though!not without pro-
blems, to be basically stable and wor-
thy of support.
“I now see that attitudes of non-
involvement by too many people have
not helped any. The belief that I can be
an asset to the board of trustees has led
meeko seek a position on that board. I
have a deep sense of responsibility to
help provide fair and impartial
representation for everyone, ir-
regardless of community standing. I
feel tins attitude, along with the strict
following of established school policy, is
essential to the smooth and successful
operation of our school. If elected I will
strive for unity among all board
members and work to insure the best
affordable education for our children.”
Position 2 on the Goodrich school
board is currently held by Lee Moffett,
who is not seeking reelection. Rufus D.
Ibison has also filed for
Hamann urges
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more involvement
ONALASKA - Irene Hamann, 60,
wife of incumbent Councilman Bud
Hamann, has announced her intension
to seek one of the three at-large council
positions in the April 4 Onalaska city
election. ,
A native of California, Mrs. Hamann
lived in Houston fdr about 23 years
before moving to Onalaska eight years
ago. She and her husband own and
operate Bud’s Cabins and Onalaska
Boat Works. \
The candidate said if elected she
hopes , to bring about tnore citizen in-
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volvement in llie local government
through encouraging greater public at-
tendance at council meetings.
“Public input into how the city is run
can influence the council people to
make wise decisions,” she said. “If on-
ly council members are involved, they
can develop a narrow scope when at-
tempting to deal with problems. If you
don’t have public input, it’s hard to
know what the wants and needs of the
people are.”
Because her husband has served on
the council for the past six years, Mrs.
Hamann said she realizes that it would
be impossible to please every citizen of
Onalaska all the time, but she promised
to “do the best for the greatest
number.”
Mrs. Hamann received her real
estate license through night courses of-
fered by Angelina Junior College and is
currently studying for the real estate
brokers license.
The candidate also is cm the board of
directors of the Livingston Art League;
the Lake Livingston Guide, Marina and
Business Association; and the Greater
Lake Livingston Health Services Agen-
cy.
She and her husband, who is not seek-
ing re-election this year, have three
children, Dr. Judy Cook, 46,
ONALASKA - R.E. Campbell, 62, a
former city councilman, has announced
his write-in candidacy for one Of the
three at-large positions open in the
April 4 Onalaska City Council election.
Campbell was one of the first
Onalaska council members elected
after the city incorporated in 1971. He
served from 1972-76 and from 1977-79.
He was removed from the council in
December, 1979 after missing three
consecutive council meetings without a
proper excuse.
“During my last term, I had to be out
of town due to available work and was
removed from the council,” Campbell
explained. “I am now retired and
assure the voters that my schedule can
be geared to the needs of the city.”
During his previous terms on the city
council, Campbell said he helped obtain
funds for the city through government
and private sources.
A native of the Galveston Bay com-
munity of San Leon, Campbell has lived
in Onalaska since 1961. He is a retired
carpenter and is a former Onalaska
school bus driver. Prior to moving to
Polk County, Campbell and his wife,
Annie, served as foster parents in San
Leon for four years.
“I have decided to run as a write-in
council candidate because the political
climate of the City of Onalaska
demands attention,” he said. “There is
no. room for progress if we are governed
by a family-oriented council.”
Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have one son,
William D. Campbell, 39, of Texas City.
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R.E. CAMPBELL
...Write in candidate
Bid openings
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LIVINGSTON -- Bid openings
dominate the agenda for Monday’s
regular meeting of the Polk County
Commissioners Court, scheduled for 10
a.m.
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White, Barbara. Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 99, No. 24, Ed. 1 Sunday, March 22, 1981, newspaper, March 22, 1981; Livingston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth781508/m1/1/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Livingston Municipal Library.