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' \GE 6A - THE POLK COUNTY ENTERPRISE, THURSDAY, JULY 2,1998
EDITORIAL
THE POLK COUNTY ENTERPRISE
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Independence Day message
Time for reflection
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By ANTHONY G.
JORDAN,
National commander
American Legion
America is 222 years old and
wc’rc about to celebrate our birthday
as a nation.
Many people have a traditional
understanding of what the Fourth of
July means. But, some things are
not well known about the meaning
of this holiday. It's important to
pause and reflect on why we cele-
brate the Fourth of July.
John Adams - one of the signers
of the Declaration of Independence -
- wrote the Fourth of July should
be celebrated with "pomp and pa-
rade" ... with "shows," games and
sports"... with "guns, bells, bon-
fires" and fireworks. Adams wanted
all the people to celebrate the birth
of our nation.
It was a quiet day in Philadelphia
when the ink dried on the Declara-
tion of Independence. Most of the
signers didn't know what they
would create. But Adams knew that
July 4, 1776 - and every July 4th -
- would be special.
We can celebrate the Fourth of
July because our government is of
the people. We have separation of
powers. Our juries arc made up of
the people. Peace and tranquillity
arc intangible factors. And those in-
tangibles give us comfort
When I was growing up, my par-
ents put up a United States flag on
the Fourth of July. Many of the
people we looked up to flew the
flag every day. When we went to a
parade, the flag held a place of
honor. We rose to our feet and paid
the proper respect as it passed by.
Many of you remember display-
ing the flag out of respect for those
who paid the supreme sacrifice.
Those patriotic traditions are as im-
portant to us as they've ever been.
I remember the values my parents
taught me - especially respect for
the flag of the United States. I'm
certain you remember vividly how
you were taught to respecHhe flag.
Some people wonder why, in the
90s, we feel the way we do about
our flag, jw--
l We love .OkJeG^y for the same
reason we celebrate Independence
Day. It's about values, responsibil-
ity, respect for our country and for
the banner that flies over our cher-
ished institutions. Our flag flies in
other countries. Those serving in
foreign lands and almost everyone
else look at our flag as a symbol of
a nation that gives opportunity.
Millions of Americans have sac-
rificed for our freedom in World
War 1, World War II, Korea, Viet-
nam, Lebanon, Panama, Granada
and the Persian Gulf.
There is much that is good about
America. If only the signers of the
Declaration of Independence could
sec how a diverse people can live
pcacelully as one nation under God.
They would celebrate... right along
with us.
We have u so good here in Amer-
ica that we don't mind serving our
communities. When asked to help
young people, we do it. When
askcil to serve the community, we
Aerial fireworks
ban in effect
I Remember...
by The Old Timer
is a column in the Living Sec-
tion of Sunday': Polk County En-
terprise.
All old timers, young and old,
arejuuvited to write about a past
experience, frem milking a cow to
driving your first car. Subject
matter is not limited. Write the
letter just as you would write to
a friend or in a diary.
All letters may be sent to Liv-
ing Section Editor, Polk County
Enterprise, F.3 Box 1275,
Livingston, TX 773511
do it. When the Supreme Court
takes away the people's right to
protect the flag, we work to correct
the mistake.
Before heading to the park, beach
or outdoor picnic, take a moment to
call, write or send an E-mail your
senators, urging them to vote
"yes" on. Senate Joint Resolution
40, the Flag Protection Amend-
ment. Ask them to return to "We
the People the righr to protect the
flag... a right Americans held for
over 200 years until one Supreme
Court Justice overruled five previ-
ous courts in 1989. Let them know
that the citizens know the difference
between free speech and reprehensi-
ble, hateful conduct; that we want
our children and grandchildren to
value what is great about America
and draw the line at blind toleration
of disrespect.
On this, our nation's birthday,
you can make a difference by exer-
cising your Article V right to return
Old Glory to its rightful protected
status as the cherished symbol of
freedom and the American spirit.
Our founding fathers would be
very proud.
Letters to the editor
Interest rate amazes
To the editor:
Dear friends and neighbors of
Polk County. How could this have
ever happened? Be aware of 32 per-
cent interest rates.
Before I write another word, let
me make it clear I think all of the
employees of Memorial Medical
Center Livingston are good and
kind people. Now that this is clear,
I wish to inform you BEWARE of
the 32 percent interest rates you
will be charged if you go to the
Memorial Medical Center Living-
ston emergency room. The doctors'
billing company for the emergency
room at the hospital charges 32
percent interest on balances not paid
off within four months. Plus, if
you should have to go on 9 Sunday
or holiday (which, by the way, is
usually when the emergency room
is used because you cannot use your
local doctor) you will be billed an
extra charge of $11. Plus, I cannot
speak for others, but my first bill
arrived six weeks after my emer-
gency room visit, so, actually, that
gives me about three months to pay
the bill off.
My emergency room doctor bill
was fairly small, but my prayer is
if you should have to make a trip to
the emergericy room your bill will
also be small so it can be paid
within four months. If not, I don’t
see how you could ever pay it off at
32 percent interest rates.
May God bless you and your
families with good health and keep
you safe and out of any emeigency
rooms anywhere.
Karel K. Babbs
Route 1 Box 343
Livingston
Liberty in jeopardy
To the editor:
M«jny are deeply ccigted about
aunffjrNAn
may be woven by the years to
come.
the future of our couBOjfc America
is in trouble because the people of
this nation trusted their elected offi-
cials to protect their interests and
took a nap while those same offi-
cials abused their trust.
Liberty
Oh liberty, float not forever
in the far horizon
But come and make thy home
among the children of men.
I know not what garments of
glory
ppnridt dream of the victories*
to* be won upon the field -of
thought.
A rarer blessing than liberty
for man, for woman, and for
child,
But come and make thy home
among the children of men.
Oh, liberty, float not forever
in that horizon.
Julia N. Henry
P.O. Box 293
Shepherd
POLK COUNTY
ENTERPRISE
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Pressroom Personnel
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Dorothy Wilson, Composition Supervisor
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PRINTING DEPARTMENT
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Changes To P.O. Box 1276, Livingston, Texas 7J351.
Strongs finish strong in tourney
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By JAMES ALLEN
CoBtributing writer
LAKE LIVINGSTON - During
the spring and early summer of
1998, Lake Livingston has
provided White Bass fishermen an
abundant fishery On those days
when conditions are right even the
most novice white bass chaser finds
excellent success
Surface schooling whites have
been a common sight in all sectors
south of the 190 bridge. Trailers
Their 12.25 pound bag came from
Horseshoe Point and Five Fingers
areas - areas adjacent to 3186
Manna They were the only money
winners choosing the trolling
method Jackson and Freeman
rigged up Mud Bug and Pet Spoon
trailers niniung behind
Hellbenders
Ten teams didn't bother to weigh
in The complaints of the 15 w ho
did - the fish were scattered, and
too much wind Ray Mann wasn't
complaining after the weigh in He.w
won a drawing for a Hummingbird ,
Pro Flasher Depllilinder. a unit‘d
donated b\ Quality Marine.
Next up for White Bass anglers j
is the Coldspnng Chamber of':
Commerce Tourney on Lake"*!
Livingston Entry forms areot
available from the Chamber Office ;j
in Coldspnng. Entry fee in the July 3
18 event is $40 00 per two person.,:
team
find ridges and points loaded with
fish. Others locate submerged
schools on their depthfinder. then
yank whites up on every cast using
a variety of slab spoons
25 teams entered in the 1998
Lakecaster White Bass Tournament
hoped that success would hold till
June 28. If anglers were always
successful however, they would
call it catching instead of fishing
Early morning showers brought
wind and choppy water. The wind
stuck around, hindering overall
success in the fourth annual
Lakecaster event
By Livingston standards June 28
was a slow day Despite that fact,
several teams left Penwaugh quite
happy with their production
Anytime you put 50 tournament
white bass fishermen on Lake
Livingston, some are going to find
prosperous waters regardless the
conditions. There are too many
good spots holding fish. Someone
will always find concentrated
pockets holding nice sized whites.
Such was the case in the
Lakecaster event. 15 of 25 teams
entered did bring fish to the
Penwaugh Marina scales. Seven of
those teams weighed in ten pounds
or more.
Overall 15 teams weighed in 98
whites, averaging 1.20 pounds. The
average of 15 whites weighed in
the big white bass pot was 1.34
pounds That’s not shabby, even by
Livingston’s great standards.
The Humble Texas father and
son team of Steve and Jeremy
Strong made a strong showing at
the scales. Their ten white bass
registered 14.54 pounds. Among
their bag averaging 1.45 pounds
was a 1.71 pound kicker, a fish
earning Steve and Jeremy $290.00
big white bass cash.
A $500.00 first place check
pushed the Strong’s total earnings
to $790.00. They edged opt Dennis
Gee (Sweeny) and David Semlck
(Inez). The second place team
OFFICIAL RECORDS
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collected $250.00, bringing in 10
whites weighing 14.23 pounds.
Gee is no stranger to Lake
Livingston tournaments. He and
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Ken Pavne are three time winner;
of the Coldsprjng Chamber of
Commerce tourney.
Third place money went to
another duo know for local success.
1997 Lakecaster champs Tommy
Domiuque and Margaret Callier
toted a 13.56 pound bag to the
scales The former clianips, both
from Livingston, earned $150.00.
Steve and Jeremy Strong’s strong
showing was produced using
Cotton Cordell CC Spoons, a
popular bait among Lake
Livingston fishermen
"It's a great bait," said 15 year
old Jeremy. “It seems like it’s the
bait I catch the bigger fish on when
we find a school of whites Plus if
there are hybrids or stripers around,
they ’ll grab that CC spoon before
they hit anything else Today we
caught good hybrids on the north
and south side of Pine Island”
Steve and Jeremy spent their
entire day throwing those CC
spoons in and around Lake
Livingston’s most familiar
landmark Their highest degree of
success came fishing the edge of
the river channel
“The whites were hanging on the
edge of the dropoffs,” explained
Steve Strong. “We would cast the
bait out into the river channel, then
pull it back up the side of the
IIS
dropoff The fish were hanging
about 22 feet deep.”
Perhaps since he intends to enter
the July 18 Coldspring Chamber
White Bass Tourney. Ken Gee
wasn't too talkative when it came
to exposing his honey hole. The
words points and ridges south, and
yellow and green Charlie’s Slabs,
did come but Those words are a
familiar ring to the majority of
Lake Livingston fishermen.
Including Tommie Dominique
and Margaret Callier The tliird
place duo were happy to get a
check, but not exactly happy with
their day
"We had to do more moving
around than normal." said
Dominquc "The whites were
scattered, and we just never got
into the big ones We fished
everywhere from here. (Penwaugh)
across to Pine Island, and down to
the dam.
"We caught some good fish on
Charlie’s slabs. I also caught some
nice ones using Chrome and Blue
back Rattletraps Anytime you find
surfacing schooling whites, a
Rattletrap is great bait And it’s
great striper bait. We’ve caught
some big stripers on Ratdetraps
The Houston team of Tarry
Jackson and Billy Freeman earned
a fourth place $100.00 paycheck.
Mary Lou Coleman, public in-
toxication.
Roddy Bernard Battise, disorderly
conduct.
Kevin Patrick Hardy, deadly con-
duct.
C]#fton Barns, assault A family
violence.
Clifton Bams, assault A family
violence.
Clifton Wiley Bums, emergency
protective order.
Louis Major Jr., no fishing li-
cense.
James Thomas Westhcad, no
fishing license.
Jose Luis Santos, no .fishing li-
cense.
Billy Ray Jack, no fishing li-
cense.
Louis Major Sr., no fishing li-
cense.
James Richard Lindsey, disorderly
conduct.
Den Luh Peter Hwang, violate
restricted area.
Jesse Kei Ho, violate restricted
area.
James Contis Morrison, disor-
derly conduct
James Albert Byrd, assault caus-
ing bodily injury.
Charles Griff Aniley, burglary of
a habitation.
Carrel Ray Williams, assault A
family violence.
William Francis Perkinson, pub-
lic intoxication.
Paul Dean Schiele Jr., disorderly
conduct.
Chrysti Lynn Southerland, disor-
derly conduct.
Danny Lynn Blackburn, public
intoxication.
Kathy Price Counts, public in-
toxication.
Billy Joe Rowls, no operator li-
cense.
Deetra Coker, issuance of bad
check.
Cathy Mathews, issuance of bud
DISTRICT COURT
258th and 411 th judicial
districts.
Judges Joe Ned Dean and
Robert Hill Trapp presiding.
Criminal Docket
James Thomas Westhcad, for-
gery.
Vicki Charlene West delivery of
marijuana.
Michael Charles Wymer, forgery.
Keiko Brantley, possession of
marijuana. *
Judges Joe Ned Dean, Rob-
ert Hill Trapp and County
Court at Law Judge Stephen
Phillips presiding.
Civil/Divorce Docket
Forrest Grant Duer vs. Wally S.
Young and D.N. Young, DW En-
terprises dba D&W Auto Sales, Joe
Tomlason Jr., injury or damages
with motor vehicle.
April Deanne Burnett and Timmy
Gleen Burnett, divorce.
Carsdonia Lapaglia Jr. and
Carsdonia Lapaglia III vs. Michael
Wayne Laird, damages with motor
vehicle.
M.D. Terry vs. Slade Wayne
Dearman, damages with motor ve-
hicle.
Erin Kay Bialorucki vs. Danny
Michael Bialorucki, protective or-
der.
Joseph Jefferson Burris Jr. vs.
Janet Burris Palmer, James R. Bur-
ris and Michael Burris, defendants,
partition suit. ^
Donnie Ray Boles and Laurel
Boles, divorce.
Nationsbank Texas, N.A. vs.
Johnnie C. Erner, suit on contract.
Amanda Nicole Certain and Cur-
tis Lane Emmons, divorce.
Delinquent tax docket
Polk County vs. Edwin Battise.
Polk County vs. Terry White, et
al.
Polk County vs. Wilbert Nelson,
trustee.
Polk County vs. Wilbert Nelson,
trustee.
Polk County vs. The Estate of
Henry Jenkins, et al.
Polk County vs. Rock D.
Creekmore, et al.
JUSTICE COURT
Precinct 1
Judge Mary Placker presid-
ing.
Criminal Docket
check. ,
Kenneth W. Cain, issuance of
bad check.
Christopher J. Stone, issuance of
bad check. v
Brenda K. Steele, issuance of ba$
check.
George Howell, issuance of bad
check. •%
Craig William Nash, issuance
bad check.
Deborah Teel Jones, issuance of
bad check.
Timothy McRea Luginbyhl, is- ■
suance of bad check.
Butch Alexander Compton, isstF'
ance of bad check.
Kim Colbert, issuance of bad"
check.
Eldredge B. Bailey, issuance of;
bad check.
Bonds set ’r'
Billy Ray Knox, motion to re-
voke probation - burglary of i
coin-operated machine, bond noule-
termined. r
James Albert Byrd, Class A as-J
sault - family violence, $1,000. ij
Billy Joe Rawls, unauthorized'
use of a motor vehicle, $5,000. v
Charlie Joe King III, motion to,
revoke probation - evading arrest;
bond not determined,
COUNTY COURT AT
LAW
Judge Stephen Phillips
presiding.
Criminal Docket
Dcwaync Eugene Larue, Trinity!
possession of marijuana.
Gilberto Alvarado, Livingston,
assault. '
Donald W. Guinn, Houston, as-
sault.
Eddie Bernard Cross, Livingston!
harassment.
Gabriel Fuehte'M>;~ Livingsto^1
burglary of a coin-operated lify
chinc.
Spencer Parrish Jr., Livingston
theft of service. ■'
Richard Glenn Brewer, Living
ston, DWI.
Kenneth Wayne Davis, Living1-
ston, DWI.
Billy McNiel, Livingston, DWI.
Bcrkman Lewis Dupre Jr., LiW
ingston, assault.
Wayne Edwin Brown, Living-
ston, assault.
Michael McDonald, Livingston,
burglary of a vehicle. ;
Joel S. Parrish, Houston, theft. ’*
LIVINGSTON ;;
MUNICIPAL COURT ■
Judge Ruth Pritchard pre-
siding.
Tambra LaChance, Livingstalj,
failure to appear.
Tammy Sue Clark, failure to ap-
pear. ®
ear. £
Latisha Sherc Washington, LiX
ingston. Class C theft.
Christie Landers, LivingstotJ,
Class C theft.
Jared James McGaha, Livingston,
Class C theft. 5 j
William Brady Glass, Living^
ston, public intoxication. * J
Colton Frank C’obler, Willis, ni
driver’s license.
Bobby Farrell Love Jr., Cjp{
alaska, public intoxication.
Antain J. Franklin, Livingstqni
violation of city ordinanci
(discharging fireworks). i
Benny Earl King, Livingston, n<j
driver’s license.
MARRIAGE LICENSES!,;
Patrick Ivan Gilmore, 57, Oni
alaska and Shirley Jean Bonner, 36*
Onalaska.
Will Lamar Williams, 23, Liv;
ingston and Brandi Lynn Copeland;
23, Livingston. j
Benson Nguyen, 38, Corrigai
and Thanh Thi Cam Tran, 26, Cow
rigan. |
l4rry Lee Shugart, 45, tivingf
ston and Leslie Yvonne Gill, 45&
Livingston. J
Daniel Paul Armstrong, 22, Liw
ingston and Amber Kay Jacksoii
16, Splendora.
Jon Allan Rood, 22, Livingston
and Kelly Rac Wheeland, 20, Liv5-
ingston. J
Robby Ray Akins, 19, Clevelanjl
and Theresa Joyce Oatis, 18, Cleve-
land.
Billy Wayne Walton Jr., 18, Li^
ingston and Stacie Annette Wirf-
greffe, 18, Livingston. - J
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