Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 104, No. 39, Ed. 1 Sunday, May 18, 1986 Page: 2 of 32
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PAGE 2A-THE POLK COUNTY ENTERPRISE, SUNDAY MAY 18,1986
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Mailbox improvement urged
LIVINGSTON - Mailboxes, of all
things, will be in the limelight for the
next several days, since this is
Mailbox Improvement Week.
"Each year a week in May is set
aside to remind customers on rural,
city motorized and contract delivery
routes to examine and improve,
where necessary, the appearance of
their mailboxes,” Livingston
Postmaster Archie Holbrook said.
"The purpose is to call attention to
the need to provide mail receptacles
that are conveniently located, safe
to use, neat in appearance and are
designed to protect the mail from
the weather,” Holbrook said.
There is no question that neat, at-
tractive mailboxes improve the ap-
pearance of country roads and
suburban streets. The Postal Ser-
vice points out, however, that
Mailbox Improvement Week means
more than eye appeal.
"Say that an old, dented box has
sharp, cutting edges or that the
receptacle is too small, too hard to
reach or made inaccesible by
obstructions,” Holbrook said.
“In such cases, tha mail would be
stamped undeliverable and the
customer would have to come to the
post office to pick it up. We need the
cooperation of our customers to
maintain service at its highest
level.”
Postal regulations require that
rural and contract route carriers
must have access to mailboxes
without having to leave their
vehicles. Such boxes must be located
on the right-hand side of the road in
the carrier’s direction of travel. The
boxes must also be placed to con-
form to state laws and highway
regulations.
Customers are requested to
remove obstructions including
vehicles, trashcans and bushes that
make delivery difficult.
For both suburban curbline and
rural roadside boxes, the Postal Ser-
vice requests a height of 3^ feet to
four feet from the bottom of the box
to the surface of the road. The ad-
dress should be clearly printed on
the receptacle to assure more effi-
cient delivery.
There are approved traditional
and contemporary mailbox designs.
A customer-designed mail box needs
prior approval of the postmaster
before it can be installed.
Another safety caution from the
Postal Service is that some mailbox
supports are so massive that they
damage vehicles that run into them.
Supports such as heavy metal posts,
concrete and farm equipment filled
with concrete can cause serious in-
juries to people who accidentally
strike them.
The Federal Highway Administra-
tion has suggested mailbox moun-
ting and support designs that post of:
fices will share with their
customers.
One postal regulation people often
forget is that nothing should be put
in a mailbox that has not gone
through the mail and has no postage
on it.
Rural carrier services
Many services are available from
rural mail carriers so people don’t
have to make too many trips to town.
According to postal service
literature, a rural carrier can pro-
vide virtually all postal services at
the mailbox site.
Some of the most frequently used
services include purchasing stamps,
mailing parcels, certifying mail,
registering mail and purchasing
money orders.
Contact your local postmaster for
complete details on all services
available from your rural carrier.
And remember, don’t put cash in
the mailbox.
THOUGHT
FOR TODAY
By: Cochran Funeral Home Staff
“God Kin e vow the gift of 86,400 seconds
today. Hate vow used one to say "thank
sou"’
VTm. Arthur Ward
Appreciation might be a form of
lubrication—the "grease" which
makes inter-personal relationships
work more smoothly. It's so easy to
say “thank you" that it is too often
neglected.
By taking the time not only to
say “thank you” to someone, you
will also find that any expression
of kindness takes not only a
fleeting moment, but will create a
lasting memory. Don't be bashful.
Say something nice to someone to-
day. We guarantee that you’ll feel
better afterward.
We’re thankful for the oppor-
tunity to serve this community
with an essential service. We are
also thankful for the many friends
we have made over the years.
COCHRAN
Funeral Home
406 Yaupon
327-2158
Police catch car burglary suspect
from page 1
Mary Riley, which was entered last
Sunday while parked in the Holiday
Inn parking lot. The suspect,
Franklin Ward Schreck, fled the
scene and was apprehended shortly
after the break-in by Livingston
Police Sgt. Chris Gentz and Officer
Joe Kirkpatrick.
Dexter Williams, 18, and Robert
Charles Ryans, 19, of Livingston
were charged with misdemeanor
theft in connection with an incident
at Livingston High School.
Macomber said Raymond Duff
reported Wednesday that a field
bag, class ring and batting gloves
were missing from the second floor
of the high school. The ring was later
recovered by Duff from Ryans, the
chief said, adding, "The information
was he’d received the ring from
Williams.” Both suspects gave
voluntary statements, with Williams
claiming to have found the ring, ac-
cording to Macomber. The suspects
were placed under $500 bonds by
Judge Calvin Wells.
Other cases under investigation by
city police include the theft of two
gold wedding bands, and an engage-
ment ring and gold band set, from
the Debra Kennedy residence on
West Mill. The theft is believed to
have occurred between May 2 and
May 7 and was investigated by Of-
ficer John Ener.
Yolanda Caleb Stewart, 18, of
Austin was charged with misde-
meanor theft in connection with the
theft of $20 from a billfold at a
residence on Banks Drive. The theft
was reported Sunday and in-
vestigated by Officer J.M. Farrar.
A rear license plate was reported
missing Tuesday from a 1975 Ford
belonging to Diana Garza. The
licease plate - 699 NAT - is believed
to have been taken while the vehicle
was parked at 702 N. Washington.
Michael Rider of 303 Liberty
reported Monday the theft of a
10-speed bicycle from his residence.
Macomber is the investigating of-
ficer.
A Cosmo AM-FM cassette tape
player was reported missing Mon-
day following a burglary at the Joe
Banks residence on North Houston.
Macomber is the investigating of-
ficer.
Glenda Kinder of Charter
Marketing on North Washington
reported last Saturday the theft of $3
worth of gas from the store. Farrar
is the investigating officer.
MAILBOX MADNESS - Delivering the mail
to these mailboxes could be difficult because
of the brush growing around them. A mailbox
with one open end may not protect mail from
rain once it is delivered.
Staffing needs addressed
USD expects budget decline
from page 1
expects the overall budget total to
decline because several construc-
tion projects - including the building
of the new junior high cafeteria -
will be complete.
Preliminary evaluation totals in-
dicate the district’s taxable value
may rise by about $380,000 from last
year’s evaluation, but those figures
are still subject to taxpayer appeals
before the Appraisal Review Board.
The district expects to fare about
$100,000 better than expected in its
1985-86 budget, Business Manager
Jim Schroeder said in a financial
report to the board. The increase is
due primarily to higher Average
Daily Attendance (ADA) figures on
which state aid is based, and on in-
creased equalization aid.
In the transportation portion of the
budget about $45,000 was saved
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through reduced gasoline prices and
the district did not purchase a new
school van as budgeted.
While saving money in some
areas, Schroeder predicted a $98,000
shortfall in the utilities portion of the
budget. Deletion of a special utility
status for ,the school district
previously granted by the City of
Livingston is expected to tack an ex-
tra $60,000 a year onto the district’s
electric bill, he said.
Also addressed were staffing
needs for the 1986-87 school year. A
librarian will likely be added for
grades one through four, with the
present library aide to divide her
time between the elementary and
junior high campuses. Other possi-
ble additions include a special
education teacher for the fifth and
sixth grades, a junior high teacher
and girls’ coach, and journalism and
algebra teachers at the hirh school.
The board also discussi possible
addition of an attendants clerk at
the high school to follow up on stu-
dent absences.
With 253 students now enrolled in
the first grade, the district may also
have to consider adding a temporary
classroom for another second grade
class.
On the administrative level, possi-
ble additions include a secondary
curriculum coordinator and recep-
tionist, the latter possibly being
part-time. Also being considered is
the addition of a community educa-
tion coordinator, a position which
would be state-funded. The board
agreed to apply for participation in
that state-funded Community
Education Program.
Other business
Trustees approved a number of
policies designed to bring the
district into compliance with House
Bills 72 and 246, and agreed to con-
tract with the Texas Association of
School Boards (TASB) for an overall
review and update of district
policies. The TASB service, which
will cost approximately $5,000, in-
cludes extensive review of policies
in which recommendations are
To The People of Precinct 4
As you know, my name is Howard Lilley and I am offering
my candidacy for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4.
I hav* stated during my campaign that I do not believe in making
promises >at can not be kept. A promise that I do make to the
people c i^ecinct 4 is that when elected, I will serve fairly and
honestly / or night, with anyone who may appear before me
without rd to their resident or non-resident status. This is a
sincere personal belief of mine.
I appreciate your support during the primary election and I urge
everyone to vote in the June 7 runoff regardless of their selection.
Looking forward to the opportunity of serving you,
Howe J Lilley
r Howard Lilley, Dallardsville, Tx
Gilbert Gas Co.
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secured by attorneys as well as local
board members and administrators.
"That doesn't mean the board
can't make a policy that disagrees
with their legal opinion,” Mon-
tgomery said, indicating the school
board will have control over
localization of policies.
Review of policies can take six
months to a year and he recom-
mended the TASB service as the
most feasible, method of updating
the policies. The service also pro-
vides for continuous updates in the
future to bring the district into com-
pliance with new legislation.
Bills approved by the board in-
cluded a $28,190 payment to Pin-
nacle Coastruction and a $422 pay-
ment to architects James Burleson
and Associates for work on the new
junior high and middle school
cafeteria. The project is expected to
be complete by the end of the month.
\pproximately 9 percent of the con-
truction company’s fee remains to
be paid - including 5 percent reten-
tion and 4 percent on the actual pro-
ject scope.
In other business, the board ap-
proved Schroeder as the district's
commodity designee, meaning the
basiness manager will be sign for all
commodities received by the
district; and approved student over-
night trips by the Spanish Club and
Livingston High School Choir.
A tax report given by Tax
Assessor-Collect Ola Faye Franklin
showed the district has collected
83.04 percent of 1985 taxes. An
agressive delinquent tax collection
program has brought the amount of
delinquent taxes owed the district
down by approximately $200,000,
with about $630,000 still reported as
delinquent.
Computer-assisted instruction
was the topic of an instructional
report given by Assistant
Superintendent Curtis Kimbro. Thir-
teen computers have been installed
at the elementary school to help
evaluate language arts and reading
skills and computer company
representatives are currently on
campus providing training. “I think
it will be an excellent program,”
Kimbro said, adding he hopes to use
computer-assisted in other instruc-
tion areas as well. A similar pro-
gram is being established at the
junior high.
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