Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 121, No. 68, Ed. 1 Sunday, August 24, 2003 Page: 4 of 58
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' Enterprise, Sunday, august l( 2003
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THE POLK COUNTY ENTERPRISE
Letters to the editor
Only answer is faith
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To the editor
l^us morning I opened im
Integra connection and begin im
usual reading of various new s
sources One thing spring lortli
We are being assaulted ever in-
creasingly. by the sexually un-
moral We have the Gay Lesbian
Caucus, we have the pro-choice is
we have the bisexual conference in
San Diego The latter is being at-
tended and spoken to b\ a con-
gresswoman from California Her
name is Susan Dav is
This conference is being touted
a£ Men s Awareness Youth Con-
ference It is for 24-year-olds and
younger The younger is the ke\
word here I regress for a moment
The homosexual movement and the
hidden pedophile movement are
joined at the lup Pay no attention
to the erics of the homosexuals who
say. "We do n •! support pedo-
philia" One p,aversion, begats
another Read history Hitler’s per-
verted dunking Nd to the murders
of millions of Jew - the Rev Jim
Jones' perverted mg lead to
the suicides of hundreds of ti I
lowers
We now are whites, u> ;l e tin ,
assault on the family. the mi st L i
sic of all social groups H ku ‘ t
Diego where the 24 anc hiiilv
set will attend a i.onferetic an be-
ing bisexual This makes in til l<>
read, and angry as ! write I !us is .1
front to introduce pedophile with
potential partners and vieti net-
working.
The very fact that these groups
can rent space in a mold, gam
sponsorship from major corpora-
tions. (American Airlines) a si ad
verlise is enough proof tin Jho
agenda is to be oul n the e, n. n
seduce our children and mug
adults, and fill their lives unh ads
scnbable agony. These men who
attend and participate in these ac-
tivities. bring AIDS home to then
wives, and shame to their children
Are they repentant'1 A few. but b
and large they seek to normalize
their behavior, so that eventually
those who are not like them seem
to be the ones who bare shame
Who are the supporters ol these
people? They are the media and
the untold wealthy who give mnnev *
to further the agendas of iik t>ei
verted We now have representa-
tives in all levels of government
who seek further empowermer I
these people, by giving them
ognition under the law
this is all that is needed -A
look at your televisions^ die
Uah/ation of chiltS ’Jil,. ad
being done The ACfcU. dc lends
Hhmbfcr. a "pedophile mqjffiov low
C - 'V-4 "
orgiuu/ation. and Amazon com
sells Nambla books How can this
be that so many people will buy
into the equal rights for homosex-
ual issue how can they be treated
as gist tegular folks who have been
mistreated ’ Ask youtselves. who is
this telling me these things are OK9
Do vou know them'’ Who are the
reporters and TV people talking
about it ’ Where does the money for
these groups eotnc from ’ I wonder
win people would believe with full
faith anything thev see on TV!
-Why is adultery Ok ’ Win do our
kids not understand the true nature
ol abstinence ’ Do adults no longer
understand the power that is in a
liisi love'’
So many questions no clear an-
swer. except one I aim m Jesus,
prayer that the Holv Spirit will
bring truth back to om hearts, eyes
to see. and ears to heat We have
people who aboil children to re-
lieve themselves ol the consc-
qiicnces of their Ixhuvior We have
people m power who continue to
spread the farce of evolution
We haw groups like the ACLU.
who sue n have the T'cn Coni-
■ "lilni; hi jiiioved from a court
- 11nling \vc have the NAAC'P.
who erv racism every time a black
|\icon ic killed bv police, even if
ei it peisou w is try mg to kill po-
lice We have people who hate Is-
rael and love the Arabs who mur-
i1 .-i women and ehiUhcn by meth-
ods dial make the human body
uielch We have people suing to
hee hi find we trust' removed
Irciii coins, and the "one nation
undei God part of our pledge re-
mov ed
id what is the thing these the
m i' ,n pn sued nidei ’ I ies
e.o M- IS not llll ;I S.ic l> -Cll
Mi-ikc time and nine again.
abortion isn't about the woman hav-
ing control ovu her body, it is
about the lack of control And ho-
musi mutism ts not about lieedotn.
i' is ubmii slavery to one of the
oo-i .id helive powers in the world
so das meeting in San Diego, it
is about spreading a dark aspect of
human nature, not about nurturing a
free and fun lifestyle
I close with this statement Do
not be afraid of living as God
would have us to live If we do so.
■a. a hi nave tic reward of peace of
i■ 111ict i Heart that. yes. is angered
n. advcnt of i il doings, but one
n .i Huai isi.inu its natui md is
active in icsistu ■ evil, arid helping
others who desire to help llicm-
luiii Missilei
531 Driftwood Dr.
Goodrich
Why ne t consolidate?
To the editor: '
Mohamed. it has been said
thought the pen of i scholar was to
be revered more man the bk d of a
martyr - not that sehola- -hip is
called for in writing the San Jacinto
NevvsA'imcs Quite the e ntrar
attempting to write in such i fash
ion would reduce readers!! ' to a
handful ... Understandable one
should know their reader
What strikes me more is why you
bother to publish a paper dedicated
to San Jacinto County in first
place. By simply changing a Polk
County paper's name to let's sav
Lakeland News, and combining the
two. you'd simplify distribution
reduce staff and publishing costs
increase profits and relegate what
little space is actually needed i
capture the faint heartbeat and pn
litical foibles of both
Wc are moving into a i criod of
sacrifice. Both the state and federal
government are running short of
the funds needed to ensure their rc-
election.
Job are scarce, local pav check*
wanting and the vast majority art.
employed outside the boundaries o
both counties... at least such is tig
case in San Jacinto.
Then. too. there is the matter of
to date The Houston Chronicle did
a far better job of summarizing the
Judge l aw case than your on the
spot county maven That, by the
vay is the most intriguing news
.ion |all that spy and 'ounter spv
iiooplal I ve seen s. ; moving
ere five vearsago Liitoiiunatch
van Jacinto News/’l tines readon
i- ive to wait a week for updates
hercas if maintained, your web
i. could lut them with daily stuff,
o varranted
Advertising revenues should re-
main the same since no one other
pa or prevails in the 1 akeland rc-
gi, a And that is ifter all. why you
bother to publish in the first place
Ti. Mo ponder manges 1 would
im.: nc get wall the times, that
son thing
H. it helped
John Newman
210 Enchanted Shores Lane
Point Blank
Clear insight
To the editor:
When our government was being
formed Roger Williams led the
fight for soul liberty by insisting
that no national church, such as the
Church 6f England, be formed as
some were suggesting
Roger Williams prevailed, our
leaders believed that national gov-
ernment should not determine relig-
ion The term "separation of church
and state" was used to indicate that
the federal government should not
interfere with or determine how wc
worslup our God
Todav this phrase is being per-
verted in attempts to promote the
verv opposite idea, that the federal
government restrict our expression
of our devotion to God
David Ration, the founder of
"Wall Builders, has written a
bock. "Original Intent." which is
filled with hundreds of founders'
quotes revealing then beliefs on the
role of religion in public affairs, the
proper role of the courts, the in-
tended scope ol federal powers
states' rights and numerous other
current issues All concerned citi-
zens should read this book
Clearly, the original intent of our
founders was not to restrict our
states' rights or our religious Iree-
dom as is being attempted by U S
District Judge Myron Thompson in
Montgomery. Ala
Following is an excerpt from a
treasured book. "The Juvenile Ex-
positor." or American School Class
Book No 4. written by A Picket,
the seventh edition published in
ISIS the 41st year of our nation's
independence
This article. "God is the Rest of
Beings." was used in the schools of
that time and should ecrtainlv rc-
n-.vi the aliunde oi om loaiiilu'-
.me. give clear in-iglu into then
oi igmnl intern
God is the Best of Beings
There is hut one (rod. the author,
the t remor anti the gnvernonr nt I
the world, almighty, eternal, ami I
iik omprehensihle The sun is not
Cun! though his noblest imago !/t
enlightens the world with his
brightness Ins warmth gives life to
the products of the earth. Admire
him as the creature the instrument
oft iod. hut worship him not
To the one wlw is supreme, most
wise, most beneficent, and to him
alone, belong worship, adoration,
thanksgiving and praise. He has
stretched forth the heavens with his
land, he has described with Ins
linger the course of the stars. He.
sets hounds to the o< enn. that it
( onnoi pass and \a\. in the a ‘inn
winds. "He still
lie shakes ihi cuiiii. ihui im no
turns tremble: he darts his light-
nings. and the wicked are dis-
mayed He calls forth worlds by the
word of his mouth: he smiles with
his arm, and they sink into nothing.
0 reverence the majesty of the Om-
nipotent: and tempt not his anger,
lest thou he destroyed.
The providence of God is over all
his works: he rules and directs with
infinite wisdom He has instituted
laws for the government of the
world: and has wonderfully
adapted them to the nature of all
beings. In the depths of his mind he
revolves all knowledge: the secrets
of futurity lie open before him The
thoughts of thy heart are naked to
his view: he knows thy determina-
tions before they are made.
Wonderful he is in all lus ways,
his counsels are unsearchable: the
maimer of his knowledge surpasses
thy conception Pay therefore to his
wisdom, all honour and veneration
and how thvself in humble and
submissive obedience to his su-
preme direction
Ann Ballinger
207 White Oak
Livingston
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Trailer tax among proposals
from page 1
the ballot as follow s "The consutu -
tional amendment relating to the
provision of parks and recreational
facilities by certain conservation
and reclamation districts"
Proposition 5 (SJR 25)
SJR 25 would authorize the leg-
islature to exempt from all property
taxes certain tangible personal
property, which could include a
travel trailer not substantially af-
fixed to real estate and not used as
a residential dwelling
The proposed amendment will
appear on the ballot as follows
"The constitutional amendment to
autliorize the legislature to exempt
from ad valorem taxation travel
trailers not held or used for the
production of income "
Proposition (> (HJR 23)
HJR 23 would authorize a quali-
fied homeowner to refinance a
home equity loan with a reverse
mortgage loan
The proposition will appear on
the ballot as follows: "The constitu-
tional amendment permitting refi-
nancing of a home equity loan with
a reverse mortgage."
Proposition 7 (HJR 44)
HJR 44 would reduce the number
of persons who make up the jury in
a distnct court criminal tnisde-
meanoi case from twelve to six
The proposed amendment will
appeal on the ballot as follows:
"The constitutional amendment to
permit a six-person jury in a district
court misdemeanor trial"
Proposition 8 (HJR 62)
HJR 62 would authorize the leg-
islature to permit a person to as-
sume office without an election if
the person is the only candidate to
qualify in an election for that office
and the election is required by the
Texas Constitution Tlus proposi-
tion applies to state and local po-
litical subdivisions whereas
I’ropo-- 'ion IS applies only to local
polilie.il subdiv isioiis
III,. pioposcd amendment will
appeal on the ballot as follows:
"The constitutional amendment
authorizing the legislature to permit
a pet son to take office without an
election il the person is the only
candidate to qiiahlv in an election
lot that oltice "
Proposition 9 (HJR 68)
HJR 68. Section 2 would rede-
fine the composition of the perma-
nent and available school funds by
requiring during the next two fiscal
vears. and authorizing thereafter,
annual distributions to the available
school fund of a percentage of any
increase in the v alue of the perma-
nent school fund's total investment
assets
The proposed amendment will
,ipj.v\!i on th. ballot as follows
"The constitutional amendment
relating to the use of income and
appreciation of the permanent
school fund "
Proposition 10 (HJR 61)
HJR 61 would authorize munici-
palities to donate surplus fire fight-
ing equipment, supplies, or materi-
als to the Texas Forest Service,
which would be authorized to dis-
tribute based on need the equip-
ment lo rural volunteer fire depart-
ments
The proposition will appear on
tire ballot as follows, "The constitu-
tional amendment authorizing mu-
nicipalities to donate surplus fire-
fighting equipment or supplies for
the benefit of rural volunteer fire
departments."
Proposition 11 (HJR 85)
HJR 85 would authorize the leg-
islature to regulate the operation of
winenes in Texas, regardless of
whether a winery i;s located m an
area in which the sale of wine has
been authorized by local option
election
The proposed amendment will
appear on the ballot as follows: "A
constitutional amendment to allow
tlte legislature to enact laws autlior-
izing and governing die operation
of wineries in this state."
Proposition 12 (HJR 3)
HJR 3 would immediately au-
thorize die Legislature to limit non-
economic damages assessed against
a provider of medical or health care
and. after January 1. 2005. to limit
awards in all other types of cases.
The proposed amendment will
appear on the ballot as follows:
"The constitutional amendment
concerning civil lawsuits against
doctors and health care providers,
and oilier actions, authorizing the
legislature to determine limitations
on non-economic damages'
Proposition 13 (HJR 16)
HJR 16 would authorize a
county , city, town, and junior col-
lege distnct to freeze property taxes
on a residential homestead of a
person who is disabled or aged 65
or older
The proposition will appear on
the ballot as follows "The constitu-
tional amendment to permit coun-
ties. cities and towns, and junior
college distnets lo establish an ad
valorem tax freeze on residence
I omesteads of the disabled and of
the elderly and their spouses “
Proposition 14 (HJR 28)
HJR 28 would authorize the
Te xas Department of Transporta-
tion to issue notes or borrow money
to fund highway improvement pro-
iccls The terms of the notes or
loans may not exceed two years
The proposition will appear on
the .ballot as follows "The constitu-
tional amendment providing for
authorization of the issuing of notes
or the borrowing of money on a
short -term basis by a state transpor-
tation agency for transportation-
related projects, and the issuance of
bonds and other public securities
secured by the state highway fund."
IProposition 15 (HJR 54)
HJR 54 would prohibit a local re-
tirement system and the political
subdivision that finances the re-
tirement system from reducing or
otherwise impairing certain accrued
benefits under the local retirement
system
The proposed amendment will
appear on the ballot as follows:
"The C onstitutional amendment
prov iding that certain benefits un-
der certain local public retirement
systems may not be reduced or
impaired."
Proposition 16 (SJR 42)
SJR 42 would amend the Texas
Constitution to allow home equity
lines of credit and allow refinanc-
ing of a home equity loan vvitli a
reverse mortgage loan
The proposition will appear on
the ballot as Follows: "The constitu-
tional amendment autliori/ing a
home equity l ine of credit, provid-
ing for administrative interpretation
of home cquii'y lending law. and
otherwise relating to tlie making,
refinancing. repayment. and
enforcement of home equity loans."
Proposition 17 (HJR 21)
HJR 21 would prohibit an in-
crease in school property taxes on
residence homesteads of disabled
persons
The proposition will appear on
the ballot as follows "The constitu-
tional amendment to prohibit an
increase in the total amount of
school district ad valorem taxes
that mav be imposed on the resi-
dence homestead of a disabled per-
son "
Proposition 18 (HJR 59)
HJR 59 would authorize the leg-
islature to permit a person to as-
sume an office of ti political subdi-
vision without an election if the
person is the only candidate to
qualify m an election for that office
and the election it required by the
Texas Constitution This proposi-
tion applies only to local political
subdivisions, whereas Proposition 8
applies to state and local political
subdivisions
The,,proposed amendment will
appear on the ballot as follows
"The constitutional amendment
authorizing the legislature to permit
a person to assume an office of a
political subdivision witliout an
election if the person is die only
candidate to qualify in an election
for that office"
I
Proposition 19 (SJR 45) ;
SJR 45 would repeal die legisla-
ture's authority to create rural fire
prevenuon districts Effective Sep-
tember I. 2003. all existing rural
fire prevention districts will convert
to emergency serv ices distnets
The proposed amendment will
appear on the ballot as followls
"The constituUonal amendment to
repeal the authority of the legisla-
ture to provide for die creation of
rural fire prevention distnets "
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Proposition 20 (SJR 55)
SJR 55 would authorize the issu-
ance of general obligation bonds in
a total amount not to exceed $250
million that will be used to provide
loans for economic development
projects that benefit defense-related
communities in Texas t
The proposed amendment wjll
appear on the ballot as followis:
"The constitutional amendment
authorizing the issuance of general
obligation bonds or notes not jo
exceed $250 million payable from
the general revenues of the state Jo
provide loans to defense-related
communities that will be repaid by
the defense-related community fpr
economic development projects,
including projects that enhance the
military value of military installa-
tions." :
Proposition 21 (SJR 19) ;
SJR 19 would authorize current
and retired faculty members of a
public institution of higher educa-
tion to receive compensation far
service as a member of the govern-
ing body of a water district.
The proposition will appear pn
the ballot as follows: "The constitu-
tional amendment to permit a cur-
rent or retired faculty member o( a
public college or university to re-
ceive compensation for service on
the governing body of a water dis-
trict."
Proposition 22 (HJR 84) I
HJR 84 would authorize the ap-
pointment of a temporary replace-
ment officer to serve on behalf ol a
state, ^strict, or local public offic er
who is called into active military
duty for longer than 30 days
The proposition will appear >n
the ballot as follows "The constil n-
tional amendment authorizing tie
appointment of a temporary de-
placement officer to fill a vacan :y
created when a public officer enters
active duty in the United Stat ss
armed forces."
Donation among topics
for Livingston trustees,
from page 1
Following the public hearing, the
board will consider adoption of the
budget and tax rate.
Trustees will also consider ap-
proval of amendments to the 2002-
200.3 budget, declaring reading as
an acute area of teacher shortage
and acceptance of a personal prop-
' J
erty donation from the PTO. !
Ollier items on the agenda In-
clude consideration of acceptance
of proposals for surplus vehiclbs.
salary schedule changes, hiring jof
professional personnel and resigna-
tion of professional personnel. !
Tuesday’s meeting will be h{ld
in the LISD Administration Office,
I412 S Houston Ave
i
OISD eyes dog us0
from page 1
The average taxable value prop-
erty value in the district has in-
creased. from $20,407 last year to
$25,419 this year, and a rate of
$1.6243 would have brought in the
same amount of maintenance and
operation and debt service revenue
as last year.
Even keeping die rate the same
as last year will mean an $83.75 tax
increase for a property owner with
property values at the average
$25,419.
Acceptance of a proposal for the
computer/telephone wiring in jthe
new junior/senior high school vi ill
be considered.
The use of canine detection jfor
the school campuses will be c>n-
sidered for possible action.
I
The board will discuss the du ies
relating to a resource officer that
the district could employ for
2004-2005 school year.
In other business, the board viill
consider approval of bud et
amendments for the 2002-2w)3
school year.
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