Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 23, 1992 Page: 2 of 46
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PAGE 2A - THE POLK COUNTY ENTERPRISE, TH
Transit system considered
from page 1
TRANSIT SYSTEM - U.S. Congressman
Charles Wilson meets with county, city and
chamber of commerce officials to explain a
public transit system being proposed for use
by Polk County residents.
counties and Wilson said "the
money will be in the bank" for the
other counties after Oct. 31.
"If you opt to take it, we’ll have
a transit system going through the
district," Wilson said, mentioning
that $12 million is appropriated in
the budget right now to expand in
the rest of the district.
"The first move is for the judge
to schedule a meeting with Lyle’s
people (Brazos Transit System) for
a more detailed presentation," he
said. In addition, approval would
have to be obtained from the com-
missioners’ court and the various
municipalities choosing to par-
ticipate. There would also be three
public hearings.
"This is not a federally-mandated
program, it’s here if you want it,"
Wilson said.
Stressing that it is a "general
public system" open to everyone,
Wilson mentioned how beneficial it
would be for senior citizens by
providing them mobility.
"This would be a marvelous
providing service to the VA
hospitals in Lufkin and Houston
and to UTMB in Galveston," he
said. "Much of it depends on what
you warn.
"I can’t think of a county in our
district that has a better application
than Polk County," Wilson said.
Implementing the system will re-
quire $600,000 in capital equip-
ment and $250,000 in operating ex-
penses with the total cost to Polk
County being approximately
$20,000 annually, he said.
Gas system
progress noted
mm
Treatment is available
from page 1
April 24 26
Sum Houston
Memorial Museum
Complex
Huntsville, Zeros
Acres of
Folklife
Demonstrations
Citizen Soldiers
Costumed Historical
Characters
Ethnic Food S Drink
Stage Entertainment
Costume Contest
Dear Readers: Remember the
letter from Lincoln Warkocz, the
drug addict who is now incar-
cerated in Bowling Green, Fla.? He
wrote to say he has been trying
without success for 15 yean to get
help for his addiction.
Lincoln went to jail at age 17
and has been in and out four times
■ since that. He claims that although
I he has pleaded with prison
authorities to be rehabilitated, he
was never placed in a drug treat-
ment program.
Ann
Landers
SyMtntfd Cohimntal
HOURS Fn S Sat 9AM-7 PM
Sunday Noon 6PM
ADMISSION. Friday FRF I
"WEEKEND PASSES
$ 5 00 For Adults
$ 1.00 For Children 16 I 2)
FOK INFORM A HON
1800 289 0389
I asked to hear from someone in
the Florida state prison system
about this man’s situation. The
secretary of the Florida Department
of Corrections, Harry K. Singletary
Jr., sent me this prompt reply:
"Mr. Lincoln Warkocz has been
incarcerated four times by the
department. He was offered ah op-
portunity to participate in a drug
program while assigned to a Com-
munity center but chose to escape
before he was able to participate, ill
August 1990, he was returned 16
the department with a new sentence
and enrolled in the auto mechanics
course and the GED program. He
out of both programs
two weeks. Since his latest
incarceration in October 1991, Mr.
Warkocz has been placed on the
waiting list for the drug rehabilita-
tion program."
And now for some additional
comments from readers:
Dear Ann Landers: I am a
recovering drug addict and have
been a fan of yours for 20 years.
Twdyear* ago, I became a member
Anonymous. When I
letter from Lincoln
had to write and tell
him there IS hope and not to give
up on himself.
I lost my teg because of drugs.
Both my brothers were murdered
over drugs. I know something
about the subject At 40 years of
age, after more than 20 years of
Council approved the employ-
ment of Mary Stash in the city of-
fice at $1,000 per month for a six-
month probationary period with in-
surance coverage beginning at the
end of the probationary period.
Mayor Robert E. "Bob" Maddox
updated everyone on the progress
of the natural gas system. He
reviewed the engineering reports
from the field for the past two
weeks, noting that crews are in
Yaupon Cove, Pine Harbor and
Texas Acres, with another crew
doing clean-up.
"Apparently we’re making some
progress, hopefully, anyway,"
Maddox said.
Regarding the status of Oakridge
Water Company, Maddox said
Oakridge has -pleaded for a re-
hearing on 10-12 items. He said the
Texas Water Commission’s public
interest council has agreed to open
one item they pleaded for, regard-
ing the audit
Rather than going back to 1985
as initially ruled, the public interest
council has agreed to modify the
The bulk of the system is being
funded by the gasoline tax
everyone is currently paying, he
said. "As long as we’re paying
gasoline taxes, the money will be
there.
"For a federal program, we hard-
ly have any rules. It's just whatever
you want it to be," Wilson said.
"For $20,000, you’ll get $800,000
in hardware and operating ex-
penses.
"For Livingston, we’re envision-
ing a rubber tire, trolley-type sys-
tem and an 18 to 24-passenger bus
system with wheelchair lifts, color
codes for the deaf and provisions
for the blind, for the rest of the
dounty," Nelson said, adding that it
would be a local system with six to
light vehicles being housed in Polk
County and all personnel being
hired locally.
The fares would be 50 cents
within the county and $1.75 out of
county or for "special call-ups,"
those trips not on the regular
scheduled route.
"The only limitation on the sys-
tem would be seat availability,”
Nelson said.
"Traditionally, the hours are 6
a.m. to 6 p.m. five days a week," he
said, mentioning that the hours
could be modi fied if desired.
Nelson said the gist of the con-
tract is basically that Brazos Transit
System would be responsible for
providing public transportation
within the county. "It’s a very
simple, two-page contract," he said,
adding that the length of the con-
tract would be a minimum of two
years.
"It's new and there aren’t a lot of
rules and regulations - which is
unusual for the federal govern-
ment," Wilson said.
$500 Reward Offered
For information leading to the arrest of person
or persons responsible for the theft of contents
in Bay #6 in the Mini Warehouse building at
Lowe's Phillips 66, Hwy 59 in Goodrich. All
information is confidential. Contact: 365-3072.
audit to 1988-1991, Maddox said.
* 1
dragging, a friend took me to a
meeting of l
ing of Narcotics Anonymous.
The 12-step recovery program
■ived my life. I hope Lincoln sees
this. It could save nis,
from Detroit
Dear Judy: Thank you for an in-
too. -Judy
In other business, Maddox
thanked Patty Lundberg, Jerri Cun-
ningham and their committee for
their work on the Easier parade and
egg hunt-M^ddox also reminded
everyone of' the Onalaska Volun-
teer Fire Department’s annual bar-
becue and auction Saturday from
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. "This is very im-
portant to the city as well as the fire
department," the mayor said.
During the public forum, Coun-
cilmember Jeanne Ann Byrd said
she has spoken with Rusty Phillips
at DETCOG about the availability
for grant monies for a computer
system for the natural gas sys-
tem.Other business included
"Best Mexican Food In Texas"
Fiesta Grande
BUFFET EVERYDAY
11AM-2PM BUFFET
WED. THUR. FRI. SAT. NIGHTS
ALL YOU CAN EAT
Located On Hwy. 59 By-Pass At 190
Livingston, Tx. Phone 327-3521
Gilbert Gas Co.
PROPANE GAS
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spiring tetter. I hope Lincoln sees it proval of the minutes and vouchers,
and picks up on your suggestion.
Here’s more:
1-800-634-4389
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Dear Ann Landers: When I
RWf duu tetter trofii Lincoln
Warkocz, I was irritated. His at-
titude is typical of addicted people -
• and this includes food addicts.
These whiners have a common
failing - unwillingness to assume
responsibility for their lives. Blam-
ing someone else (in the case, the
Florida prison system) will never
get that guy clean and sober. Plac-
ing blame is a cop-out.
I was in a jail where there was no
drag program and no Alcoholics
Anonymous meetings. A few of us
got ahold of the A.A. Big Book and
held our own meetings.
I was in four treatment centers
before I ended up doing time, noth-
ing worked for me until I got with
the 12-step program of A.A. It
works because it puts the respon-
sibility where it belongs - on the
user. I’v* been clean and sober for
six years. If Lincoln wants to do it,
he can. -Drug-Free in Atlanta
Dear Atlanta: Amen, brother.
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this Saturday
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April 25, promises to be another
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Saturday is Trades Day in
Coldspring, on the courthouse
square, with vendors selling an-
tiques, collectibles, arts, crafts and
good food.
At Cape Royale, the Eighth An-
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White, Barbara. Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 23, 1992, newspaper, April 23, 1992; Livingston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth781689/m1/2/?q=food+rule+for+unt+students: accessed June 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Livingston Municipal Library.