Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 123, No. 89, Ed. 1 Sunday, November 6, 2005 Page: 1 of 44
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Livingston.......56 Kilgore............34 Corrigan-Camden 19 Groveton.....28 Waller...........38 Dayton.......21
New Caney......21 Henderson......14 New Waverly....2 Normangee....21 Caney Creek.. 28 Crosby.........3
Volume 123 Number 89
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Mother, two sons
killed in house fire
LIVINGSTON - An early morn-
ing house fire in the 1700 block of
Hillbilly Heaven in Wild Country
resulted in the death of three family
members Thursday.
Suzanne Stewart, 63, and her two
sons, Christian, 12, and Cameron,
6, were pronounced dead by Pre-
cinct 1 Justice of the Peace Darrell
Longino at 4 a m. Thursday. The
cause of death was reportedly
smoke inhalation.
The fire call came in at approxi-
mately 3:15 a.m. Thursday and the
South Polk County Volunteer Fire
Department was the first to re-
spond, according to Polk County
Fire Marshal Jay Barbee. Other
departments responding included
the Livingston Volunteer Fire De-
partment and a unit from Liberty
County.
The cause of the fire, which de-
stroyed the wood-frame structure
built in 1938, is still under investi-
gation, Barbee said.
According to Gregg Faith, com-
munications coordinator for
Livingston Independent School
District, grief counselors were at
Livingston schools Friday.
Two children struck
after getting off bus
LIVINGSTON - One of two
Livingston ISD students injured
when they were struck by a vehicle
on FM 2457 shortly after getting
off a school bus Thursday after-
noon has died.
Eleven-year-old Alexander
Pannell died Friday in Memorial
Hermann Hospital in Houston,
where he was transported by medi-
cal helicopter after the accident.
The second student struck by the
vehicle, 6-year-old Michelle Berg-
man, was transported by helicopter
to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in
Beaumont, where she was treated
and later released.
The school bus, driven by Edna
Stephens Trahan, 56, of Onalaska,
had stopped facing westbound to
drop children off at Lakeridge Vil-
lage, according to Texas Highway
Patrol Trooper Rae Shel Lee. A
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche driven
by Melissa Camile Bomer, 23, was
westbound, failed to stop for the
school bus unloading and struck the
two children, who were crossing
the roadway toward the subdivi-
sion.
The accident occurred at 3:25
p.m.
Charges are pending further in-
vestigation.
ENTERPRISE PHOTO BY CORDON I.EHARRON
THREE DIE IN HOUSE FIRE - A wood-frame home built in 1938 in the 1700 block of Hillbilly Heaven in Wild Country was
destroyed in an early morning fire Thursday. Suzanne Stewart and her two sons, Christian and Camerdn died of smoke
inhalation as a result of the fire. The cause of the fire was still under investigation at press time.
Street work, signs
among council topics
LIVINGSTON - A public hear-
ing on proposed improvements and
assessments to affected property
owners on West Street, from North
Colita Avenue east to North Beatty
Court to address VFD funding
LIVINGSTON - The Polk
County Commissioners’ Court is
slated to receive a recommendation
from County Emergency Manage-
ment Coordinator Kenneth Ham-
brick regarding the disposition of
the remaining fiscal year 2005 vol-
unteer fire department training
funds during its regular meeting at
10 a.m. Tuesday.
Acceptance of a sub-recipient
award through the 2005 Homeland
Security Grant Program and direct
deposit authorization for the pro-
gram will be considered.
Commissioners will consider ac-
tion regarding the canvassing of
Tuesday’s constitutional amend-
ment election including, if neces-
sary, rescheduling the Nov. 22
regular session to Nov. 21 to com-
ply with the statutory time limita-
tion of election canvassing.
Approval of a resolution and the
ballot for the election of the 2006-
2007 Polk Central Appraisal Dis-
trict Board of Directors will be
considered.
Commissioners will consider ap-
proval of a bond for Ronnie Vin-
cent who was appointed to fill the
unexpired term of Precinct 2 com-
missioner. The position became
vacant following the Oct. 19 death
of Bobby Smith.
In related activity, commission-
ers will also consider the appoint-
ment of an 1AH Public Facility
Corporation board member to fill
the vacancy left with Smith’s death.
Commissioners will consider a
sheriffs department request for
approval of capital outlay for the
purchase of vehicles to include the
replacement of a damaged vehicle
and for approval to advertise for
bids, if necessary, for said vehicles.
See LEASE pg. 2A
By Onalaska council
Fund transfer eyed
ONALASKA - A transfer of
funds from the interest and sinking
account to the fire department will
be considered by the Onalaska City
Council during its regular meeting
at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Council will also consider ap-
proval of a resolution for the
Christmas parade slated for Nov.
26 and a temporary road closing.
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Reports will be presented on be-
half of the police department, youth
program, fire department, building
inspector and library.
There will be a public forum in
addition to items from council.
Other items on the agenda in-
clude approval of the minutes,
vouchers and financial reports.
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ENTERPRISE PHOTO BY GORDON LcBARRON
DISPLAYS TAKING SHAPE - Barry Brasher of the City of Livingston Parks and Recreation
Department gets an early start setting up one of the many lighted displays that can be viewed at
Pedigo Park this holiday season, witn some help from a stray dog that has adopted the depart-
ment. Plans are being made for numerous Christmas activities, with registration already un-
derway for the Hometown Christmas booths and the Jingle Bell Fun Run and Walk.
Avenue, will be held in conjunction
with Tuesday’s regular meeting of
the Livingston City Council.
Residents along the street signed
a petition requesting the work and
will be assessed the cost of curb
and gutter installation, approxi-
mately $55,000. The total cost of
the project, which also includes
widening of the street to 32 feet
and paving, is estimated at
$484,070.
Related to that project, the coun-
cil will consider a $91,836 payment
to J&M Contracting Co., the firm
awarded the bid for concrete pav-
ing and curb and gutter on West
Street, for work already complete.
A payment to Pinto Construction
Co., Inc. for the nearly-complete,
two-year, citywide street and drain-
age improvement project will also
be considered.
The council is also scheduled to
review the current city ordinance
and state statutes regulating signs
and billboards and consider a pro-
posed ordinance imposing a mora-
torium on the issuance of permits
for constructs n of certain off-
premise signs and billboards inside
the city limits.
Other items on the agenda in-
clude setting cf holiday obser-
vances for holiday compen-
sation for c i • loyees for 2005
and a repor v, •; coming holiday
activities.
See L 11 V pg. 6A
City debris
cleanup ends
LIVINGSTON - Monday will be
the last day contractors working
through the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers will be conducting hurri-
cane debris cleanup in Livingston.
City residents who have not yet
had brush and limbs piled at curb-
side picked up should call
Livingston City Hall (327-4311) no
later than 9 a.m. Monday.
Workers under contract with the
federal government made their first
debris cleanup pass through the city
last month and began their second
and final round of debris cleanup
on Wednesday, according to Assis-
tant City Manager Gaffney Phillips.
Only brush and limbs are being
collected and the debris must be
placed at curbside, on the city
right-of-way.
The cleanup is being performed
at no cost to the city as part of fed-
eral disaster relief efforts.
Voters to decide fate
of amendments Tuesday
LIVINGSTON - Polk County voters will join voters statewide
Tuesday to decide the fate of nine proposed amendments to the Texas
Constitution.
Through Thursday, a total of 1,239 voters - 888 in Livingston, 235 in
Onalaska and 116 in Corrigan - had cast early ballots by personal
appearance. In addition, the Polk County Clerk’s Office sent out 174
mail-in ballots. Early voting ended Friday.
Polls on Tuesday will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the
following locations. The voting box numbers below conespond to the
“precinct numbers” on voter registration cards.
AMENDMENT ELECTION VOTING LOCATIONS
Box 1....................................................Segno Fire Department, FM 943
Box 2.......................................South Polk County VFD, FM 2610, Ace
Box 3............................................................Goodrich School, FM 1988
Box 4.......................................Trinity Lutheran Church, Business 59 S.
Box 5........................................Scenic Loop Fire Department, FM 3277
•BoxtJr...... ................................Onalaska Sub-Orarmouse, Hwy. 190
Box 7............................................Livingston City Hall, 200 W. Church
Box 8.................................................................Leggett School, FM 942
Box 9..........................................Moscow Baptist Church, Old Hwy. 35
Box 10...............................Corrigan-Camden High School, Hwy. 59 N
Box 11 ........................................Barnum Baptist Church, Barnum Loop
Box 12...............................Indian Reservation Administration Building
Box 13.....................Big Sandy ISD Administration Building, FM 1276
Box 14................Indian Springs Property Owners Assoc., Hwy. 190 E.
Box 15..................................Schwab City Baptist Church, Hwy. 146 S.
Box 16..............................................Livingston VFW Hall, Hwy. 59 N.
Box 17...........................................Blanchard Baptist Church, FM 2457
Box 18..................Dunbar Community Center, MLK Drive, Livingston
Box 19......................................Escapee's Activity Center, Hwy. 146 S.
Box 20......................................Escapee’s Care Center, Care Center Dr.
PROPOSALS ON THE BALLOT
Amendment No. 1 (H.J.R. No. 54)
The constitutional amendment creating the Texas rail relocation and
improvement fund and authorizing grants of money and issuance of
obligations for financing the relocation, rehabilitation, and expansion of
rail facilities.
Amendment No. 2 (H.J.R. No. 6)
The constitutional amendment providing that marriage in this state
consists only of the union of one man and one woman and prohibiting
this state or a political subdivision of this state from creating or
recognizing any legal status identical or similar to marriage.
Amendment No. 3 (H.J.R. No. 80)
The constitutional amendment clarifying that certain economic
development programs do not constitute a debt.
Amendment No. 4 (S.J.R. No. 17)
The constitutional amendment authorizing the denial of bail to a
criminal defendant who violates a condition of the defendant's release
pending trial.
Amendment No. 5 (S.J.R. No. 21)
The constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to define rates
of interest for commercial loans.
Amendment No. 6 (H.J.R. No. 87)
The constitutional amendment to include one additional public mem-
ber and a constitutional county court judge in the membership of the
State Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Amendment No. 7 (S.J.R. No. 7)
The constitutional amendment authorizing line-of-credit advances
under a reverse mortgage.
Amendment No. 8 (S.J.R. No. 40)
The constitutional amendment providing for the clearing of land
titles by relinquishing and releasing any state claim to sovereign owner-
ship or title to interest in certain lands in Upshur County and Smith
County.
Amendment No. 9 (H.J.R. No. 79)
The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide
for six-year staggered terms for a board member of a regional mobility
authority.
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White, Barbara. Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 123, No. 89, Ed. 1 Sunday, November 6, 2005, newspaper, November 6, 2005; Livingston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth819850/m1/1/?q=%22Texas+Press+Association%22: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Livingston Municipal Library.