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PAGE 4A - POLK COUNTY ENTERPRISE, SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2004
EDITORIAL
THE POLK COUNTY ENTERPRISE
Letters to the editor
Focus is on safety
To the editor:
On behalf of the millions of
fanners and ranchers in the Unilcd
Slates. I want to assure you there is
nothing we take more seriously
than the health of our families, our
animals and .lie consumers of this
nation
The policy of the Texas Fann
Bureau is to be completed honest
and straightforward about the re-
cent and isolated U S discovery of
Bovine Spongiform Fncephalopa-
thy (BSE)
Unlike some of the misinforma-
tion that is being put forth by those
who desire to hurt the livestock
industry for any number of reasons,
our concerns and comments have
and will continue to be based on
sound science and solid facts
First and foremost, the discovery
of BSE in one cow from Canada in
the Pacific Northwest shows defini-
tively that our system is equipped
to handle such incidents Further-
more. the Agriculture Department's
immediate recall of the meat was
an extraordinary precaution taken
by the agency even though it posed
zero risk to consumers
That being said, we would like to
thank the consumers of this stale
and nation for sticking with Amer-
ica's fanners and ranchers and not
being influenced bv a false impres-
sion of this controlled and con-
tained situation Right now wc need
to continue to support the excellent
efforts of Secretary of Agriculture
Ann Veneman and her competent
staff of scientists and veterinarians
Despite the current setback.
America's farmers and ranchers
will continue to focus on growing
and maintaining the safest food
supply in the world
Jay V. Snook, president
Polk County Farm Bureau
Livingston
Deceived are rampant
To the editor:
I read with sadness in tliis morn-
ings newspaper about the junior
high coach being arrested for pos-
session of an illegal substance The
main cause of my sadness was due
to the fact that this man was also
the sponsor of the Fellowship of
Cliristian Athletes organization.
People who wear the name
"Christian'' and do not do the
things God instructs and commands
of His children in the Scriptures are
"taking the name of the Lord in
vain" -- they wear the name but do
not display the holy, sinless charac-
ter of God The New Testament is
full of explanations about how
Christians are to conduct them-
selves and how we can know if wc
are what we claim to be. God is not
a lawbreaker - there is no darkness
(v iolation of the law) in Him at all
First John 1:6 says. "If we say that
wc have fellowship with Him. and
walk in darkness, we lie. and do not
the truth.”
Satan’s dark plan is to discredit
the Creator wherever he can. He is
a deceiver and has convinced many
people that they can be “Chris-
tians" without having to "keep
themselves unspotted from the
world " James 1:27. These so-called
believers, by their ungodly behav-
ior. bring shame to the name of
Jesus Christ.
Years ago Billy Graham pro-
duced a study indicating that 85
percent of church members were
not Christians (not saved, not born-
again) and did not have a relation-
ship with Jesus Christ The South-
ern Baptist Convention records, of
that same tunc period, indicated
that only about 15 percent of their
membership supported the work of
the church with their tithes and
offerings (Could there be a correla-
tion’)
In the Dec 6. 2003 issue of
WORLD Maga/ine there is an arti-
cle entitled "Unbelieving bom-
agains' " Quoted therein arc statis-
tics from Christian researcher
George Barna One of the figures
cited indicates that only 8 percent
of so-called Christians really are
born-again by the Spirit of God
(old things - sinful habits and atti-
tudes - are passed away and all
things are new - Godly character is
displayed) and have an obedient,
submissive relationship to the Lord
God and Creator of us all
It's not what we say we are or
the piece of real, estate^jjatl^pn
each Sunday. thal,,jDjk.es us a
Christian: it's hew kftnd
conduct ourselves, even in private,
that proves if our character is con-
formed to that of Jesus (Romans
8:29). James 1:22 lets us know that
if we do not do what God’s Word
tells us to do. wc are deceived if we
think we are in good standing with
God
So. please realize tliat phonies
and counterfeits and the deceived
are rampant in this world Though
they may profess to represent Jesus
Clirist, they do not display the
character and nature of the true
God - He is perfect and right and
good Becoming His true child is
the only means of eternal joy.
June and Nancy Gentrv
GODTEL Ministries
Livingston
Need a statesman
To the editor:
“I have little interest in stieain
lining government or in making it
more efficient, for 1 mean to reduce
its si/c I do not undertake to pro-
mote welfare, for I propose to ex-
tend freedom. My aim is not to pass
laws, but repeal them It is not to
inaugurate new programs, but to
cancel old ones that do violence to
the Constitution, or tliat have failed
in their purpose, or that impose on
'he people an unwarranted financial
burden I will not attempt to dis-
cover whether legislation is
’needed1 before I have first deter-
mined whether it is constitutionally
permissible. And if I should later
be attacked for neglecting my con-
stituents' interests. I shall reply that
I was informed their main interest
is liberty and that in tliat cause I am
doing the very best that I can.” —
Barry Goldwater
To ine tlus is a most powerful
presentation and if we had this type
of statesman with such powerful
beliefs officiating in all branches of
our government today this country ,
this state, and this county would
not be in such a fragmentized con-
dition. United we stand. Divided
wc fall
William L. Rozcll
CS Army retired still serving
Dallardsville
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Telephone Number 936-327-4357
(USPS 437-340)
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E-MAIL: polknews@livingston.net
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Can you help?
To the editor:
Dream or reality for teenagers in
Folk County ? I was so moved by a
letter last week where two teenag-
ers wrote in asking if someone
could build a skateboard park or
area for them to be able to use that
would not be against the law Some
time ago I remember another teen-
ager writing a similar request on
the same subject
These voting adults are crying
out to the adults of this community
to help them These teenagers de-
serve such a place They ’re asking
for a place to enjoy their skate-
boards and not be breaking the law
Is anyone out there who can help
them with their request1’ Maybe the
city, county, churches, organiza-
tions or clubs, etc’’ Who can help
make (his m'o a reality? I know
someone out there must know how
to help make such a thing conic
true Please help the adults of our
future
This is an opportunity to keep the
kids out of trouble Anyone out
there? They have made their re-
quest for help Suggestions open
Karel Babbs
Livingston
Thank you all
To the editor:
The Oasis Ministry of St Luke's
Episcopal Church in Livingston
would, once again, like to thank all
those in the communities of Polk
County and San Jacinto County for
their generous donations Your
wonderful donations of furniture,
house wares, clothing, etc. prov ides
us with the items we need to ex-
pand our outreach program This
year we have gone over the
$40,000 mark in our Outreach Pro-
gram with tieffRo ~tfie #cd Cross.
SAAFE House. Carcshare and Polk
County''Missions, churches. Man-
ifest. the schools and other agen-
cies that need our help or send us
families Wc have been able to
provide 116 families. 368 people,
with clothing, shoes and house
wares when needed due to your
generosity. All the families tliat
come to us for help are very appre-
ciative and are amazed at what they
get for free So. the "thank you ”
goes out to all of you tliat help
make the Oasis "THE OASIS. "
Your cast off items are what we
need - especially blankets, sheets,
towels, kitchen items, dishes, etc.
These items make it easier for us to
fill orders for those in need or for
those that have only a few dollars
to spend. If you have any questions
please call die Oasis and ask for
Paula.
Our outreach spans five counties
and for those of you who don’t
know about us and would like to
donate, please stop in and visit and
maybe do a little shopping We
provide tax receipts for those that
need them. The Oasis Resale Shop
is located at 836 W. Jones.
Livingston, or call 9.36-327-1208;
our hours are Tuesday and Friday
from 9 a m. until 2 p in., plus the
first Saturday of each month from 8
a m. until noon
For the Coldspring area, you can
call the Careshare Mission. 936-
653-2001 and ask for Pat Hagerty
or Paula about donations, pick-ups
of furniture are possible.
Thanks you all and a very happy
2004.
Paula Huisman,
Oasis manager
Livingston
fit/defoty!
SCHOOL
MENUS
I IVIMWTON SCHOOI.S
Monday Jan. 19
Marlin I other king Jr hotidav
Taraday, Jan. 20
kiK-hilada* or roll tacoa. retried beam, pt-
cante. garden salad, peanut butter cookie,
milk
Wednesday Jan. 21
Chicken-tried (leak or corn dog Kith mus-
tard. whipped potatoes, diced canvas, choco-
late cake. roll, milk.
Tlmnday Jan. 22
BHO on bun or spaghetti with meat sauce,
pea salad, fried okra, fra if cup. roll, milk
Friday Jan. 23
Hamburger on bun or chicken noodle soup
and sandwich, burger salad, fries, cookie,
milk
ON ALASKA SCHOOLS
Monday. Jan. 19
Holiday
Tuesday. Jan. 20
I ish. broccoli, cheese and rice casserole,
(•eacties. tartar sauce, catsup, milk
W ednesday Jan. 21
Steak sandwich, tries, green peas, catsup,
milk
Thursday. Jan. 22
Com dogs, macaroni and cheese, mixed
vegetables, applesauce, mustard, catsup, milk
Friday. Jan.23
Taco salad, com. pinto beans, taco sauce,
milk
COODKICU SCHOOLS
Monday. Jan. 19
Holiday
T uesday . Jan. 20
Meal loal or ham and cheese sub. lettuce
and tomato cup or salad, mashed potatoes,
hi called okra, cobbler, roll, milk or juice.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Roast beet' or pizza, mashed potatoes or
tries, sweet peas, jet to. roll, milk orjuiee.
Thursday, Jan. 22
Chicken gumbo or HlltJ sandwich with
pickles aid onions, taiai it- jau*
crackers, milk orjuiee.
Friday, Jan. 23
(iround beet with macaroni or hamburger
with lettuce and tomato cup. tries, juice.
comhreaiL milk or juice.
LEGGETT SCHOOLS
Monday. Jan. 19
Holiday
Tuesday , Jan. 20
I mo salad, retried beans, lettuce and to-
m.ito. salsa, com. fruit, milk.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Chicken noodle soup, pea salad, crackers,
apricots, milk
Thursday , Jan. 22
Hamburger, burger salad, fries, peanut but-
ler bar. milk
Friday. Jan. 23
Nachos. chili ;mtl cheese, pinlh beans,
salad, cookies, milk.
lilt; SANDY SCHOOLS
Monday, Jan. 19
Holiday
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Sloppy Joe on bun. pickle slices, pork and
beans, frail, com chips, milk.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Mexican food "manager's choice." salsa,
jalapeiios. refried beans on lettuce leaf. Span-
ish rice, fruit, milk.
Thursday, Jan. 22
Chicken rings, creamed potatoes, peppered
gravy, broccoli and cheese, red jello. rolls,
butter, milk.
Friday, Jan. 23
Cheeseburger, burger salad, onions,
jalapeiios. taler lots, ketclnipi cookie, milk.
CORRIGAN-CAMDEN SCHOOLS
Monday, Jan. 19
Holiday.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Pizza. Tries, whole kernel com. peaches,
milk.
W ednesday, Jan. 21
Shepherd pie. breaded okra, blackeyed
peas, mixed Trail, comhread. milk.
Thursday, Jan. 22
Sleak sandwich. Tries, com nuggets, pears,
while bread, milk.
Friday. Jan. 23
Spaghetti with meal sauce, green salad,
green lima beans, hot rolls, milk.
CHESTER SCHOOLS
Monday, Jan. 19
Holiday
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Chicken and dumplings. English peas,
sweet potato pally, comhread. milk.
. Wednesday, Jan. 21
Spaghetti with meat sauce, pinto beans,
whole potatoes, garlic bread, milk.
Thursday, Jan. 22
Sub sandwich, lettuce, tomato, pickles.
Trail, gingerbread, milk.
Friday, Jan. 23
Nachos with ground meal. Tries, fruit,
w.dk-to-school cookies, milk.
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327-STOP
A
CITIZEN
EFFORT TO
STOP CRIME
IN POLK COUNTY
A conv enience store robber occurred in Livingston on Dec. 14, 2003.
A white male and female entered tlic Diamond Slvaiurock store on
South Houston Avenue and demanded money from the cash drawer
The money was given to them and the two subjects left the store and
ran down the street The pictures below are from the video camera at
the store '
The male subject was approximately 40 years of,age. 5-feet. 6-inches
tall and dressed in a tan jacket, blue jeans and wearing a baseball cap
over blond hair The female, approximately the same age. was 5 feet to
5 feet. 3 inches tall, wearing a black jacket and jeans and dark hair
pulled up
If you have information which could lead police to these subjects,
please call Crime Stoppers at 327-STOP or 1-800-336-1484 Crime
Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or indict-
ment You do not have to give your name
Bus purchase eyed
from page 1
plans and student overnight trip
requests.
Proposals for buses for the 2004-
2005 school y ear and on ground
maintenance, sale of delinquent tax
properties and consideration of
legal and local policies from the
Texas Association of School
Boards on first reading will also be
considered.
Administrative reports to be con-
sidered include notice of sex of-
fenders residing within the district
and police, intervention officer, tax
collection and academic excellence
reports
An AF.IS hearing and annual
yearly progress report tops the
agenda
The superintendent will notify
the board of any auxiliary person-
nel changes and the board will con-
sider acceptance of resignations
and hiring of professional person-
nel.
The meeting will be held in the
LISD Administration Building.
1412 S Houston Ave.
from page 1
sonnel and the discipline of a stu-
dent.
Superintendent Kerry Cowart
will remind board members of the
budget workshop slated for 6:30
p in. Wednesday and will also re-
port on the certificate of recogni-
tion for GASB 34.
Principals Terry Sowers and
Keith Smith will report on enroll-
ment. attendance and school hap-
penings
Outgoing board member Lynda
Strait will be recognized.
Other items on the agenda in-
clude approval of the lax report,
quarterly investment report, budget
amendments.-statement of accounts
and payment of monthly bills, and
minutes of (lie Dec. 16 and Jan. 8
meetings
GISD honors listed
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because you care.
GOODRICH - Goodrich Secon-
dary School students named to the
A and A-B honor rolls for the third
six weeks of the 2003-2004 school
year are:
A HONOR ROLL
Seventh grade - Cliase Collins.
Paigcn Gilford and Isais Machuca
10th grade - Urias Reyes.
11 til grade - Giad Collins. Erica
Jackson and Amalia Torres.
12th grade - Krista Kleininan.
Samuel Oldham. Fabian Reyes and
Soledad Reyes.
A-B HONOR ROLL
Sixth grade - Jessy Alviter. Da-
mien Marccaux. Samuel Reyes and
Lunar Wright.
Seventh grade - Naomi Howard
and Anjelica Wright
Eighth grade - Brian Chavarria.
Rosa Cuervo. Christopher Gay.
Courtney Jones. Brittany Plank.
Jesciba Rey es and Marisol Valerio.
Ninth grade - Michalc Brasher.
Devin Henderson. Kevin Hender-
son. Holly Howard. John Lynch
and Mackenzie Miller.
10th grade - Laura Bunting. Juan
Guerrero and James Williams.
Hth grade - Derrick Bookman.
Vemessa Lewis. Dekejria Reecc.
Leshauna Walker and Dorothy
Wright.
12th grade - Esaud Cuervo. Fer-
nando Guerrero. Robert Roth.
Patricia Scott and Jose Vasqucz.
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