Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 118, No. 49, Ed. 1 Sunday, June 18, 2000 Page: 2 of 29
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PAGE 2A • THE POLK COUNTY ENTERPRISE, SUNDAY, JUNE IE 2000
BEIT AVAILABLE COPY
Courthouse annex earmarked for use as election center
from page 1
Tlie rrhahhaird courthouse a-
ncx. presently unusable due to
. stnictunl failures, will be udtued
as an Election Center
Detailed recommendaPoot of ma-
jor deficiencies, space use. systems
upgrades and restoration follow:
POLK COUNTY
COURTHOUSE
Site work
•Construct a new handaapped
parting area on the west ude of the
courthouse'.
•Replace all existing sidewalks
and steps.
Exterior envelope
•Replace existing roof, including
removal of abandoned boiler flue
aid all abandoned roof-top HVAC
equipment and related piping,
•Replace all exterior doors; first
floor entry doors decorative bronze
with glass inserts, basement entry
doors steel,
•Replace all windows and exterior
fixed glass with aluminum win-
dows and frames (including asbestos
abatement), number of lights and
color to match original.
Special exterior construc-
tion
•Remove existing exterior con-
crete stair to west entrance, first
floor, construct new concrete and
•: masonry ramp for handicapped ac-
cesstbility to west entrance, first
I-; floor,
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•Replace all p*1—1*1;
Mechanical, electrical and
plumbing systems
•Replace all heating, ventilating
and air conditioning equipment,
ductwork, controls and other devices
(including asbestos abatement); new
four-pipe chilled water/hot water
system, with off-site central plant,
air handlers within the building,
direct digital control system with
central temperature control;
•Replace all electrical fixtures,
outlets, switches, devices, breakers.
Area attracts
tournaments
from page 1
rain, the fireworks display will be
X held July 5.
;•: In dosing, SynJ reported that
‘.;v several fishing toamamenu were
■!* held dunng the molth of June, with
*!;' several mors scheduled for the fo-
ture. She added that the tourism
.‘•.‘ council is “actively promoting the
X lake ”
v Onalaska Police Chief J.R. Jones
reported that the department chove
X 6,118 miles dunng month of May,
X responded to 268 calls for service,
*; issued 64 citations and 21 wam-
;I*: ings, made 8$ traffic stops, issued
fcj one parking ticket, made 22 mis-
K; demeanor arrests and three felony
£ arrests and that fine collections have
increased since 1998 and 1999.
Jones mentioned that he has spo-
ken with the sheriff concerning a
possible contact regarding stray
R dogs in the area. He said the sheriff
Sr' also mentioned that he will lend the
city traps in order to apprehend
stray animals
Other business included approval
< of the minutes, voucher list aid
S: financial reports.
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Departures Every Wednesday
To Grand Casino A
*8 in Coins upon arrival!
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Departures Every Monday & Saturday
I :To Grand Casino Coushatti
Free Buffet on Mondays only.
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• Uuntmti •
(fjlUistaied et*t)
f Karaoke
^ With
Country Roller^
Wednesday Night 8:0o P.M J
C Live
Band
Young &
Friday Night 8:00 P.M.J
I Open 7 Days a Week * Free Memberships 1
Shuffleboard r Pool - Juke Box - 4 T.V.’s - Games
ijid Club
Located on
Scenic Loop
936-967-0559
restrooms in basement ad on mo
ood floor,
•Install new plumbing fixtures in
new restrooms on first through
third floors; ail existing plumbing
piping to be replaced throughout
budding (including asbestos abase-
ment);
•Install new pre-action Are sprin-
kler system throughout building.
•Install new Are alarm system
throughout building;
Ssctsrlty system
•Install new security system for
intrusion, motion, glass breakage,
ad video monitoring system for all
exterior doors, public corridors md
commissioners’ courtroom.
Conveying systems
•Demolish existing external ele-
vator shaft ad related construction;
construct aw electric traction ele-
vator hoistway and install car aid
all related equipment within the
building,
(Existing handicapped accessibil-
ity requires use of the existing ex-
ternal entrance at the elevator utt-
tion and use of the elevator to tran-
sition from grade level to the base-
mat ad to the first through third
floors, removal of the existing ele-
vator construction necessitates con-
struction of new ramp for access
into the building)
Interior renovation
•Replace existing tenazzo tile on
main corridor of first floor with
new terrazzo tile, matching original
in color and pattern,
•Insult new vinyl composition
tile in corridors and staff lounges to
match original composition tile;
•Install carpet tile in all suites
unless shown otherwise;
•Construct new public and staff
restrooms on first through third
floors; ceramic tile floors and ce-
ramic tile full height on wet walls.
•Repartition basement and first
through third floors for new ten-
ants, with new suite doors at con-
dors to match original dqprs, with
transoms modified as necessary at
.lowerceilings, |lr *
.. •Remodel existing^re^poms to
remain for handicapped accessibil-
ity;
•Remove existing lay-in ceiling
in commissioners' courtroom
(current district courtroom); install
new ceiling above arched windows;
•Remove all equipment, parti-
tions. platforms, etc. in original
district courtroom balcony on the
third floor; install decorative wood
rail on top of existing low plaster
wall to meet code;
•Construct new stair enclosures
to meet code; gel glass and hollow
metal partitions, steel door with gel
glass;
COURTHOUSE ANNEX
Structural repair
•Remove remaining floor slab,
first and second floors and all exist-
ing partitions; construct new first
floor and second floor slabs; com-
posite system supported by existing
new sled cai-
•Remove existing extenor Med
braces ad repur maeoory a re-
quired;
Exterior envelope
•Replace exterior doors with deco-
rative bronze doors with glass to-
tem,
•Replace all windows with alu-
minum windows ad frames; num-
ber of Lights red color to murk
original.
Special exterior construc-
tion
•Remove existing stair; construct
new ramp for harakcapped access
plumbing
systems
Security system
walls on flat md reared
a-
fooa, through chase to second
floor ride—I apply md ream
registers, locae condensing unit
•Replace all decoded fixtures,
utieu. twin
panels, etc.;
new restroom.
•Install new On alarm system,
linked to system to emothoua;
Interior renovation
•Removal ail existing partitions
ad ttgrr, construct new drywaB
partitions, finish to match original
plaster, new interior doors an fint
floor to match original; sad tan
to storage rooms on second fleer
vinyl composition floor through-
out;
•Construct new itad stair with
railing to "•»*■** original
ad meet code;
•Replan* interior fee of aU«-
prooaa any be sought from, or
to, ay of the
a serving on a advi-
sory group appointed by the Polk
County Commissioners Court.
Hules, HE
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The family of Louise Matlock wishes to thank
everyone for the kindness and generosity shown to
all of us during a difficult time.
All the interest, concern, food, flowers and cards
were appreciated more than words can express.
A very special"Thank You* to The Hospice of the
Pines Staff, Joyce Rowe, Jane Clarke, Jaquita West
and Moscow Friends for their constant
support.
Stephens, Sambo Mania. Patti
Johnson Billy Jack Jones,
Sauoada, Clayton LUley.
Mecfcev tad Emilv Banks
It's Blueberry Time Again!
Season June 1 Into July (wMUsupp^ititi)
■■■ BAXTER’S
BLUEBERRY
P1K-UR-0WN
Best Time To Pick Eirty
Morning & Late Evening
For Information Call
FARM
936/685-7927 or 936/685-4616
11 MiL>s South On Hivy. 146 Turn List On FM 04 1
Go 2 Miles - Turn Left On Menard Cemeteiy Road
Go 1.8 Miles And See Siqn.
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WE STAND BEHIND WHAT WE SELL, JUST ASK ANY OF THE HUNDREDS OF
CUSTOMERS THAT HAVE BOUGHT FROM USUI YOU WONT BE SORRYlil
ram lU nOkUb HYnw: k«
were gifftrd by thr fnmdly
salts staff that knew what they
were talking about! Cuslower
satisfaction really is their 01
goal.
Thunk you all ut Driving
America!
Stitt
* CARS *
Unsung America has the best
trudk selection in all of East I
Texas t hey found the truck
that fit into my payment plan,
as well as one I really liked.
These guys are the 01 truck |
<S car dealer in Texas!
2K& Sfa«*
Driving America is the 01 dealir
in Polk County when it comes to
working with families. Our van
is perf ect for getting the kids to
all their activities, as well as on
the road for vacation!
Thanks to all the Onalaska
sales staff.
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and it really is! Horn an Qad wanted
reliability and safety, and I wanted
"Looks1
The Driving America guys found
something that we all agreed on. Uy
smile is real and so is everyone at
Driving America! They make people
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98 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
J SPEED. AIR, STEREO. FACTORY
WARRANTY, 20K HIES ■ LOW PAYMENT $ 7,995
1 Taxes Included |
s NO CASH DOWN! f
Special Purchase
1997 NISSAN XE
5 Speed 8, Automatic,
Transmission
AUTO, CD. LOAOM^WT A
IN TIME POP VACATION! ) 13*750
1996 FORD TAURUS LX
LOADED, ALL POWER, 57K MILES
EXCELLANT IN EVERY WAYII...........>9.495
1999 MITSUBISH MIRAGE DE
AJC, AUTO., PROGRAM CAR 1<w<
38 UPC -3 TO CHOOSE $ 10,495
mmT* *
*98 FORD WINDSTAR LX
LOADED • 10 PASS., DUAL HC, LOW RULES,
FACTORY PROGRAM (3) TO CHOOSE FROM,
JUST IN TIME FOR * . -
baseball -------------------$14,450
1*9,995
LOW, LOW MILES
PROGRAM TRUCKS
*98 CHEVROLET CAMARO
CD, AUTO, A/C, TTOPS, t 4 , ___
CUSTOM WHEELS ............... > 13,995
* 1997 NISSAN XEX-CAB
4 5 Speed,Automatic, ^
Hr00*® Transmission |
AUTO., AIR, 15K MILES, CAPTAIN
CHAIRS, BEDLINER, t 4 -
CASS., LIKE NEWI............> 1 3,995
2000 FORD FOCUS K PROGRAM CAR 4 DR.
AUTO., AYC, LOADED, FORDS MOTOR
TREND CAR Of THE YEAR * . - ...
ITOCHOOSEFROH_____________>14,450
PAYMENT EXAMPLE ,
(Baaed On Selling Price)
$9,995 w/2000 cash or Trada - 60 months @
19.75% APR Payments are with Taxes Included
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re 1000 PUSH, PULL OR DRAG
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AUTO., HARD LOADED,
V», CRUISE, TUT______...... > 18,350
PAYMENT EXAMPLE
(Based On Selling Price)
$11,995 w/2000 cash or Trade-g0 months®
9.76% APR, Payments are with Tams Included
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White, Barbara. Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 118, No. 49, Ed. 1 Sunday, June 18, 2000, newspaper, June 18, 2000; Livingston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth798628/m1/2/?q=music: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Livingston Municipal Library.