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PAGE 4C • THE POLK COIN TV ENTERPRISE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31,1998
Straight 'A' Ticket for Leggett students
Astros sponsoring program
By Terry Horton
(409)398-5210
“Two hardest things to handle in
life are success and failure.”
Happy birthday to: Abicl Mar-
tinez, Dec. 28; Bob Armentrout,
Flaudie Hon and Brandyon Jeffer-
son, Jan. 2; Johnny Hodge and Jo-
yuanna Nesmith, Jan. 3; and .Inez
Clamon, Jan. 4!
Timbcrwood Nursing & Rehab
Center conducted a Christmas door
decorating contest. Winners are: 1st
place - Glayds Hoffpauir and
Martha Nelson, secure unit; their
door was decorated by Livingston
High School Interact; 2nd place -
Ethel Gardner and Lena Brock, deco-
rated by Ms. Gardner’s daughter,
Eileen; 3rd place - Thomas Taylor
and Tommy Smith, decorated by
Pam Bigby and church members.
Thank you to all the volunteers
who helped decorate.
The employee Christmas party
was held Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. with a
luncheon and exchange of gifts. The
resident Christmas party was held
Dec. 24 at 10 a.m.
The Houston Astros are sponsor-
ing a Straight ‘A’ Ticket program
for students who earn all ‘As’ from
Jan. 4 through Feb. 19, 1999, dur-
ing the fourth six weeks. The pro-
gram will be given four baseball
tickets, a pair to two different
games from a group of six desig-
nated games. Leggett ISD students,
if you like baseball this is your
chance to win a few tickets.
Sympathy is expressed to the
family of Thomas Owens who
passed away Dec. 16. Funeral serv-
ices were held Dec. 18 at Corrigan
Funeral Home Chapel with inter-
ment held at Lufkin Garden of
Memories Memorial Park.
Sympathy is also expressed to
the family of Helen Hamilton who
passed away Dec. 15. Funeral serv-
ices were held Dec. 20 at Moscow
Shiloh United Methodist Church
with interment held at Josse and
FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE WINNERS - Livingston Intermediate School winners of the
Polk County Garden Club’s “Gardening Gives Me Fun, Health & Knowledge” poster contest
and “Creepy Crawlers in My Garden” poetry contest are (fifth graders) Will Holder, first place,
poster; Matt Jones, second place, poster; Shandi Nettles, third place, poster; Kristen Smith, hon-
orable mention, poster; Maggie Gresham, first place poetry; Kayla Timko, second place, poetry;
Heather Baker, third place, poetry; Hannah Haley, honorable mention, poetry; (sixth graders)
Chesney Cain, first place, poetry; Jennifer Murphy, second place, poetiy; Cory Walker, third
place, poetry; and Heather Lea Poole, honorable mention, poetry. Pictured with the winners are
Principal Bobbie Feagin and teachers, Lillian Fisher and Karri McKissick.
Survey reveals technicians'
'Top T^en List' of neglect
HERND') J, Va. - Changing the
oil and filter is the most frequently
neglected service by vehicle owners,
according to a survey of ASE-
certified automotive technicians
conducted by the National Institute
for Automotive Service ’Excellence
(ASE).
The ASE survey asked techni-
cians to list the auto maintenance
that their customers most frequently
neglect. From this survey, ASE
compiled a Top Ten List of Vehicle
Neglect.
While changing the oil and oil
filter was the most frequently ne-
glected service at 21.7 percent, ne-
glecting the cooling system, belts
and hoses was a close second, listed
by 19 percent of technicians.
Transmission neglect (12.3 per-
cent) and neglecting periodic main-
tenance schedules (10.3 percent)
also rated high among the techni-
cians.
“What this survey shows is that
the least expensive and least time-
consuming routine maintenance is
being overlooked by today’s car
owners,” said Ronald Weiner, ASE
president. “Vehicle neglect can be
costly. Serious problems and ex-
pensive repairs often result when
car owners don’t check and change
engine oil and coolant/antifreeze in
the radiator, or replace worn belts
UDC ACCEPTS CONTRIBUTION - Tom Barry, proprietor
of Mercury Supply Sutler, presents a jar of “pennies” and
other monies that was collected in a four state area during this
past year to the Ike Turner Chapter, United Daughters of the
Confederacy. The money was collected during reenactments of
the War Between the States. The UDC is accepting contribu-
tions for the collection of newly conserved and adopted Flags
of the Confederacy for the Confederate Museum located at Hill
College in Hillsboro. Ike Turner Chapter 1569 will use this
money to help with their pledge for the restoration of the Mag-
nolia Rangers Flag. The conservation cost for the Magnolia
Rangers Flag is $11,713 and the value is $31,500. Anyone
wishing to contribute to this project can contact Thelma Barry
at (409) 327-7078. (1-r) Thelma Barry, Barbara Warner,
Theresa Neal and Tom Barry
and hoses.”
Technicians also listed other auto
maintenance items that are fre-
quently neglected: tune-ups, 8.7
percent; tires, 8.5 percent; suspen-
sion and steering, 8.2 percent;
brakes, 7.7 percent; timing belts,
2.4 percent; and body/paint work, 1
percent
Since the complexity of today’s
new cars and light trucks limits the
maintenance and service the average
do-it-yourselfers can perform, ASE
advises car owners to take their
vehicle to a repair facility that em-
ploys ASE-certified technicians for
periodic checkups. Car owners
should follow the recommended
service schedules in the owner’s
manual.
ASE, a national, nonprofit or-
ganization, was founded in 1972 to
help improve the quality of auto-
motive service and repair through
the voluntary testing and certifica-
tion of automotive technicians.
Over 400,000 ASE-certified
automobile, truck and collision
repair technicians, engine machin-
ists, and parts specialists work in
dealerships, independent shops,
service stations, auto parts stores,
fleets, and schools and colleges.
For more information about ASE
and ASE-certified technicians, write
to ASE Consumer Brochure, Dept.
NU-598,13505 Dulles Technology
Drive, Suite 2, Herndon, VA
20171, or visit their Web site at
www.asecert.org.
NmUSA
Old Sumpter Cemetery in Trinity.
Former resident and the late Doris
Criswell is the sister of Helen
Hamilton.
If you haven’t toured Marshall’s
Wonderland of Lights, it is a site
they say! It is located in Marshall
and held annually from Thanksgiv-
ing to New Year’s Day with
125,000 lights decorating busi-
nesses, neighborhoods, historical
courthouse, museum and other
places. People come from all over
to view the wonderland, including
people from foreign countries. It is
* one of the largest holiday shows in
the nation.
Good luck to the Lady Pirates and
Pirates in their upcoming basket-
ball games with Douglas on Satur-
day, Jan. 2 at Leggett Gym at 6
p.m. and at Kennard on Monday,
Jan. 4 at 6 p.m.
If you arc planning a trip and
would like to know the road condi-
tions, you can call for an updated
report at the Texas Travel Informa-
tion Center at toll free 1-800-452-
9292.
Leggett School now has their
own web site on the Internet at
www.leggeuisd. Leggett ISD Com
features: The Mission Statement
about Leggett ISD, faculty mem-
bers, staff, board members, depart-
ments, activities, links, newsletter
and candid camera, and new features
will be added soon. Mr. Robert
Richardson is in charge of putting
Leggett ISD on the Internet
Leggett ISD dismissed Dec. 18
for the Christmas holidays. Leggett
faculty will return for an in-service
Monday, Jan. 4, and students will
resume classes on Tuesday, Jan. 5.
If you are planning a trip and
would like to know some Texas
tourist attractions, you can order the
Texas Travel Guide, 288 pages.
You can call 1-800-8888-TEX, Ext.
112 or visit the web site at Travel
Tex-Com. It has listings of Texas
climate, Texas lakes, Texas flowers
and birds, airport information, hunt-
ing and fishing regulations, Texas
State Forests, etc.
Happy New Year to all!
“He that listens well takes
notes.” 1 in: vclo 1;. ..
“Do what you can with what you
have where you are.”
BIRTHDAY GIRL! - Jalissa
Denee, daughter of Lynnder-
rick and Jessica Williams of
Livingston, celebrated her
second birthday on Dec. 28.
She is the granddaughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith of
Livingston, Jackie Furr of
Livingston, and the late Billy
Ralph of Phoenix, Ariz. Great
grandparents include Alvin
and Lillian Ford of Pasadena,
George and Ruby Smith of
Livingston, the late Rev. J.
W. Williams and the late El-
rine Williams. A celebration
was held on Dec. 26 at Eastex
Telephone with friends and
family.
PROPANE
Business 59 South - Livingston
APPLIANCES & SERVICE
1-800-829-7421 P.O. BOX 925
409-327-8586 LIVINGSTON, TX. 77351
f*Dr. Marc P. Spector^
5 Foot Specialist - Podiatrist
Certified by the American Board of
_Podiatric Surgerv
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Ingrown Toenails
Bunions
WE CAN TREAT MANY FOOT PROBLEMS!
• Ingrown Nails
• Hammertoes
• Corns & Calluses
• Arch & Heel Pain
• Flat Feet
• Athlete's Foot & other skin problems
p 81
k
810 N. Houston
(409) 327-5600
Call Monday thru Friday to set up an appointment
• Bunions
• Fungal Nails
• Fractures, Sprains, Strains
• Diabetic Foot Care
• Children's Foot Care
• Sports Injuries & prevention
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM -11:45 AM
Bulletin Board
The Bulletin Board is available to promote non-profit or-
ganizations on a space available basis. Deadline for the Bul-
letin Board is 5 p.m. Thursday for the Sunday edition and
noon Tuesday for the Thursday edition.
4* Club Meetings 4*
GOODRICH AREA BOY SCOUTS AND CUBS - If interested
please contact John Sprott, 409-842-5240, Ext. 19.
BOOTS A BABES SQUARE DANCING CLUB -■ Meets every
Friday, 8 p.m., St. Luke's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, comer of
Willis and Jones streets. For more information call 327-4178 or 566-
4298.
OPTIMIST CLUB OF LIVINGSTON - Meets every Thursday,
noon to 1 p.m. at The Fish Camp, Livingston.
SEGNO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPAR
Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Segno Fire Hall.
LIVINGSTON ROTARY CLUB -
TMENT - Meets every
Meets every Thursday from noon
to 1 p.m. at Park Inn. For more information, call Dan Casey, 327-
7787.
TRINITY MASONIC LODGE #14 A.F. A A.M. - Holds regular
stated meetings 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at the lodge,
1105 West Church St., Livingston. Dinner served at 7 p.m. with
meeting at 7:30 p.m.
TRIAD TO MEET - Tuesday, Jan. 5, 5 p.m. at Livingston Senior
Citizens Center, 1312 N. Houston.
SINGLE FRIENDS -- Will meet at Park Inn Jan. 4, 5 p.m. to eat;
meeting at 6:30 p.m. All singles invited. For more information, call
646-4401, 967-3078 or 327-4848.
4* Special Events 4*
NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE -• 8 a.m. to midnight. Public invited.
Broken Arrow Band. Jam sessions every Saturday from 1 p.m. until
? American Legion Post 629 in Camilla. For information, call 653-
4708.
OAKHURST VFD ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE GATHERING -
Dec. 31, beginning at 7 p.m. until midnight at Oakhurst VFD station
house. This is not a fund-raiser. Residents asked to bring covered
dish; finger foods preferred. At midnight, VFD members will put on
fireworks display. For more information call Mrs. R. Hopkins, 377-
4303, or Mrs. L. Gill, 377-4209.
4* Support Groups 4*
LIVINGSTON UNITY GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS -
Meets every day at noon and again at 8 p.m. Meetings held at 1627
South Washington, which is at the top of Cemetery Hill next to
Godtel. Wednesday meetings are non-smoking.
SMOKE FREE AA - Open meeting held at First United Methodist
Church, located on Hwy. 190 west in Livingston, each Thursday at
8 p.m.
VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - Meets every Thursday,
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, call 327-2513. All group meet-
ngs are no charge.
EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUP •• For those with Epilepsy. Dont
be ashamed about this medical problem. Call Eva Ross, 328-8549.
FREE BUT DOING TIME - Spiritual support group holds meetings
2nd Saturday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m., First Assembly of God
Church, Livingston. For more information, call 967-4324 or the
church, 327-4468.
TWELFTH TRADITIONS HALFWAY HOUSE - If you need help
with an alcohol/drug problem addiction, call Twelfth Traditions Half-
way House for women alcoholic and drug abusers, 967-0865 or
leave message. They will get back to you as soon as possible. Help
available 24 hours a day.
WOMEN IN TRANSITION - Are you a woman alone, widowed, di-
vorced or struggling with other transitions in your life who needs
Christian friendship, prayer and nurturing? Women in Transition, First
United Methodist Church meets 4th Thursday of each month. Call
Dianne Rees, 327-8089.
4* Religious Events 4*
LORD’S GYM EXERCISING A AEROBIC PROGRAM » Exer-
cising with Lord to gospel & contemporary music to the Lord. Mon-
days, Tuesdays, Fridays, 9-9:30 a.m. & 6:30-7 p.m. Call for pre-
registration for evening class. $25/ month, $2.10/ day. No member-
ship fees. If times not good, call & other sessions can be arranged.
Proceeds benefit expansion for another ‘house of the Lord.” Call
967-3990 or 328-5894, leave message if no answer.
4* Special Services 4*
INFORMATION, PRAYER LINE -- First United Methodist Church
of Livingston has established an information and prayer line at 967
3377.
LISD ADULT LEARNING CENTER - Retraining classes available
free of charge to adults who want to update job search skills and/or
basic math, reading, writing skills. Center is located at 300 Milam
St. and opens at 8 a.m. Monday - Friday. Call 328-2300 for more
information.
FREE QED PREPARATION -• Basic academic instruction avail-
able for anyone 17 yrs. old and officially withdrawn from school.
Open classroom setting with computer-aided instruction at LISD
Adult Learning Center, 300 Milam St. Opens at 8 a.m. Monday -
Friday. Call 328-2300 for information.
FREE HIV/AIDS TESTING - Testing given 2nd Friday of each
month, 10 a.m. to noon at Polk County Red Cross, 110 West
Church St., Livingston. No appointment needed.
POLK COUNTY MISSION CENTER - Will hold annual installation
meeting and covered dish luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 11 a.m. at
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Regular monthly meeting follows.
4* Musical Events 4*
SWEET ADELINES CHORUS - Meets each Thursday night at 6
p.m. at Catholic Church in Livingston, Hwy. 190 W & FM 350 N.
Call 566-4363
LIVINGSTON AREA COMMUNITY BAND - Meets at 7 p.m.
each Monday at the Livingston Junior High School band hall.
4* Fund-raisers 4*
SENIOR CITIZENS COUNTRY STORE - Open Mondav - Friday,
9 am. to 2 p.m. Thursday is a half-price sale on all clothing. Store
located at 1300 N. Houston in Livingston. For more information, call
327-3388.
ONALASKA RESALE SHOP - Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. Store located on Hwy. 190 behind Boles Supermarket in On-
alaska. Call 646-5327 for more information.
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Polk County Enterprise:
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will be for ages 6 and under and 75 and older, and may run
no later than two months after the event. Wedding anniver-
saries for 25 years or more are welcomed. Wedding an-
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after the event. Birth announcements may be turned in no
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White, Barbara. Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 116, No. 104, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 31, 1998, newspaper, December 31, 1998; Livingston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth820358/m1/16/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Livingston Municipal Library.