The Silsbee Bee (Silsbee, Tex.), Vol. 70, No. 36, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 6, 1988 Page: 2 of 28
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STATE CAPITOL
HIGHLIGHTS
By Lyndell Williams
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION
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WENDI JACKSON..................City Editor
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— COMPOSITION DEPARTMENT —
Supt. of Composition
Printer-Pressman
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Explorations
by Wendi Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Harris of
Silsbee, are the parents of a
daughter, Hannah Caitlin, born
September 23 at the St. Eliza-
beth Hospital in Beaumont.
Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.
Gurvis Vines of El Dorado, Ark
and Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Harris of Cotton Valley, La.
Mr. and Mrs. Iva Jones, of
Silsbee, are the parents of a
son, Ahmad Rashad, born Sept.
24 in St. Elizabeth Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Benton
Selman, of Silsbee, are the
parents of a son, Richard
Harrison, born Sept. 26 in St.
Elizabeth Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. D.W. Sonnier,
of Lumberton, are the parents
of a son, Siaden David,
Oct. 1 in Silsbee Doctors Hospi-
tal.
Logoi Notices
NOTICE or PUBLIC MEETING
Ttw Sutc Department of Highway! and
Public Transportation will conduct a public
meeting on November 1. HIM at 7:00 p.m.
at the Buna Elementary School auditorium
for the purpose of discussing planned
improvement on U.S. OS from F.M, 1013 in
Kirbyville. South to Loop 400 south of
Sttsbee, including a proposed curb end
gutter project in the City of Bunt and
additional right of way requirements on the
remainder of the project.
All interested citizens are invited to
attend this public meeting to eaprees their
view*.
DOMINO EFFECT
MILLION UNlNSUHei
exas Economy Continued
To Improve In August
362
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Someone help me, please.
I've become an addict.
No. I'm not involved with
drugs or alcohol. I do have a
craving for a little caffeine in
the mornings, but thst's not
whst I’m talking about.
What I’m talking about is
embarrassing. A grown woman
should not feel such an urge to
> stomp on heads, spit fireballs
and kill a dragon.
Let me back up. A few weeks
ago I gave my husband a
Nintendo video game as an
anniversary preaent. (Not very
romantic, I know, but that’s
what he wanted.) When I
bought it, I knew I would
regret it. I had the horrible
feeling he was going to want me
to play it with him aU the time
or to watch him play it all the
time.
Now, the only time I’ve ever
liked to play a video game was
in high school when they first
came out with Pac Man. Like I
said, I waa in high school and
can br forgiven such s minor
transgression into Video Land.
Other than that. I’ve never
seen the logic in feeding quart-
ers into a machine that’s going
to kill you off as som as
possible so you can feed more
quarters into it so that it can
kill you off...you get the idea.
What I didn’t know was that
the makers of this particular
game, which you hook to your
television set. knew about peo-
ple like me who have no
patience, firing at things firing
back at me with me always
losing. The manufacturers
knew about people like me who
get bored doing the same
things over and over and over.
So they included one particu-
lar game with the Nintendo set.
The first time I set eyes on it I
was hooked.
The game revolves around
this little character numwi Mar-
io who is trying to rescue a
princess. What makes it so
fascinating is that we’re con-
stantly finding new ways to get
points as Mario fights his way
through four segments each of
seven worlds. At least, I think
it’s seven worlds. So far, we’ve
only gotten into the second
world. The thought that there’s
that many more worlds to come
is irresistible to me.
We never know when we’re
goint to discover something
new. The other day James was
guiding Mario along and pushed
the jump button to get him over
some bad guys. The bad guys
decked poor Mario, however,
when the little fellow bumped
his heed on a block in the sky
which before that had been
invisible. It wasn't a total loss,
though-if you can hit the block
without running into the bad
guys you get points...if you can
remember where it is.
Or, for example, I was bump-
ing Mario’s head on some things
in the sky to knock some points
out of them when I bumped one
in the middle we hadn't hit
before. To our gaping surprise,
s beanstalk suddenly rose out
of the block I had just hit. I
climbed it and discovered not
only an easy way to get points
but a great way to avoid some
flying, erratic bad guys who
had good track records for
sending Mario to oblivion.
Now I play the stupid game
every chance I get. (Though Tm
hooked on it, that's still what I
call it-a stupid game. Some-
body will call and ask what I'm
doing, and HI casually answer,
“Oh, just playing James' stupid
game." Of course, nobody ever
calls unless Tm doing extreme-
ly well and have to forfeit a man
to answer the phone.)
It's the only game 111 play,
though. 1 have flat refused to
ever play the hunting game
again-tbe one where the hunt-
ing dog laughs at you if you
miss the duck. That dratted
dog laughed at me ao much I
tried to shoot HIM.
Besides, there’s one ether
reason I like my Mario game.
So far, I’ve been better at it
than James is, something that's
never happened with e video
game before.
I love it.
SEALED PROPOSALS, plainly marked
on the envelope end eddraeeed to Mr.
Horace V. Moye, Hardin County Auditor,
P.O. Boa 2W6. Kountao, Teiae 77825 2996.
if mailed, if delivered, Hardin County
Courthouse. Auditor's Office, will bo re-
ceived until 10:00 a.m.. October 24. IMS at
which time they will ho publicly opened end
rand in Commiaaiooeri' Court Meeting No
bid tendered later than time fixed will be
accepted.
The County of Hardin Will be accepting
bids for Group Life. Dental end Hospital
nation Insurance Covertgee. Copies of
existing coverage mty be obtained from
Mr. MUton “Pole" McKinney. Hardin
County Judge. Courthouse 8qutre, Kount
■e, Texas, Monday through Friday. 8.-40
a.m. through 5:00 p.m Additional infor-
mation may be obtain, 4 uy phoning (400)
246-3412.
All tdda must bo sealed end plainly
marked “Bid On Group Life Ineuranee."
“Bid on Group Dental Ineuranee” and “Bid
on Group Hoepitaliietion Ineuranee Cove
™T7» County of Hardin reeerve the right to
reject or accept any or all bids deemed
advantageous to the County.
Milton R. “Pete" McKinney
County Judge. Hardin County Texaa
AUSTIN-One the surface
they're trying not to acknow-
ledge its significance, but Capi-
tol Democrats are privately
seething over former favorite
jurist John Hill and his en-
dorsement of the Republican
candidate for chief justice.
And Hill, who has always
been controversial and gutsy,
has put a lot on the line.
Hill, a Democrat, has held
two statewide offices and nar-
rowly missed winning the Gov-
ernor's Mansion, but he rocked
the Democratic establishment
last week by endorsing his
successor to the High Court.
The whole thing is puzzling
to politicos who operate in the
Capitol mode, yet it’s clear if
one knows that John Hill is a
man who isn't afraid to take the
heat for what he believes is
right.
There are plenty of reasons
why he shouldn't endorse Tom
Phillips, at least sccord^ig to
the Democrats. f
For starters, when Hill re-i
vindictive consequences for a
long time, perhaps even in the
private sector.
But to his credit, Hill has
always done what he believes is
right, even when the majority
advises against it, doesn’t un-
derstand it, or even loathes it.
Many voters know him and
respect him for that.
Texas Growth Fund
A little-hailed proposed con-
stitutional amendment cm the
November ballot is coming to
the forefront. Amendment No.
3 would allow four huge state
endowment funds to divert one
percent of their assets to job
growth and economic develop-
ment in Texaa.
The proposition would create
the Texas Growth Fund and
jumpstart it with assets from
the Permanent University
Fund, the Permanent School
Fund, the Teachers Retirement
System.
-The four currently control
about,$28.6 billion in assets.
PUBLIC NOTICE NUMBER TWO
signed last winter, Phillips was. about
appointed by the governor who| -'Those favoring the amend
defeated Hill in a 1978 upset* Wit want a sliver of the
that turned Texaa into a two- money steered into small and
Thu City of Slisbuc will hold « public
heurjog to discuss an Application to the
Text* Department of Commerce in Auutin.
Ten*, for fund* for t Community Develop
moot Grant. Mooting Number Two will ho
on October It. lOM.xt 5:15 o'clock, p.m.. nt
the North Sewvr Treatment Plant.
The Texaa Community Development
Block Grant Program (TCDBG) has estab
bahed four (41 major objectives for Com
munity Develop moot Programs:
OBJECTIVE 1: To improve public hdlitiee
to moot bode human needs, principally fa-
lew end moderate income peraona
OBJECTIVE 2: To improve honing coodt
lions, principally far peraone of low and
moderate income.
OBJECTIVE 3: To expand economic
tunities that create a retain jobs,
>mic oppor
, principal-
ly for low and moderate income peraona.
OBJECTIVE 4: To provide assistance and
public bdlitiea to eliminate conditions
haaardous to the public health and of an
emergency nature
The City of Silabeo ban choose as Re
project objective to strengthen Community
Development through the elimination of
conditions which are detrimental to health,
safety and public welfare and which benefit
low moderat* income persons The project
chooen to address these objectives is
Improvements to North 8ewer Plant local
ed in the northern area of Silsbee. Total
project coat will be (837,312 iD.O.C.WO,
0001. The application will be on (lie fa
review by local eitixens at the SUabot City
Hail etch wok day during regular working
hours (1:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.l. starting Octo-
ber 27. 18M. Submission data for the
Application fa October 27. 1966.
All residents of tbt City of SOoboo arc
invited to attend the Public Hearing nod to
review the Application end to express their
viesra and make comments both written and
verbal oa all aspect* of the program and the
PUBLIC NOTICE NUMBER TWO
The County of Hardin will bold a public
hearing to discum an Application to the
Texas Deportment of Commerce in Austin,
Texas, for funds for ■ Community Develop
mem Grant. Mooting Number Twe will he
on October 11,1S66, at 6:46 o'cfeck, p.m. at
the earner of Highway B7 and Kiwarns
Read.
The Texes Community Development
Block Grant Program (TCDBG) has estab
hthed few (4) major object!voa far Com-
munity Devetopmont Program*:
OBJECTIVE 1: To improve public foeUitms
to moot book human needs, principally far
lew and moderate income ponoa*.
OBJECTIVE 2: To improve houfag coadi
tiani. principally for peraont of low and
income
OBJECTIVE Ui To oaptnd economic opaa-
tunitiM that create or retain jobs* principal
far far lew and moderate iacome persona.
OBJECTIVE 4: To preride aaawtasee and
public fediitieft to eliminate fomMthw
haaardous to the public health and of as
party state: Bill Clements.
Still A Democrat
Then consider that Hill serv-
ed as attorney general before
the thumping and as Supreme
Court Chief Justice after it,
riding to victory both times as s
popular, part backed Demo-
crat.
But mice on the court, Hill
fell out with the Democratic
justices, just about all eight of
them, liberal or conservative.
Finally, fed up with behind-
the-scenes politics and contri-
butions, and the justice-for-sale
scandals which befell some of
his fellow justices. Hill resigned
to campaign for an appointed
court.
He said last week he’s still a
loyal Democrat, but party in-
siders don't consider him one,
including Texas Democrat Par-
ty chairman Bob Slagle, who
called Hill “a bitter old man"
who la striking back at Demo-
cratic colleagues on the court
with whom he had personal
differences.
That's just the nice things
they are saying about him.
Others consider him a party
turncoat, and whether Phillips
wins or loses, and whether the
endorsement helps other Re-
publicans at the ballot box next
month, Hill is likely to feel
medium-sized businesses want-
ing to build or expand in Texas.
Several top state officials,
lesser state officials and board
members overseeing those
funds favor the proposition.
Opponents fear the funds
could be weakened by the risk
factors involved.
Hitpmic Switch to GOP
In a week of surprising
endorsements, the mother and
siblings of the late Willie Ve-
lasquez, the hero credited with
forging Hispanics into a power-
ful voting bloc with his Southw-
est Voter Registration Project,
endorsed the Republican op-
ponent of veteran San Antonio
Congressman Henry B. Gon-
zales.
Twenty-seven years ago,
Gonzales became the first His-
panic congressman from Texas,
but last week the Velasquez
family called him a “patron”
and backd Lee Trevino, a San
Antonio community college
trustee.
Republicans were quick to
point out that the stunning
endorsement, plus the showing
of Roy Barrera Jr. in the 1986
attorney general race, plus the
appeal of Bush, means that
Texas Hispanics are coming
over to the Republican Party.
Other Highlighti
* State Sen. Bill Sims, D-San
Angelo, drew praise from mem-
bers of a Congressional panel
when he tied a strong defense
to a strong farm economy,
calling it, “a defense food
program rather than a farm
program.”
* In the wake of Hurricane
Gilbert, Texaa Land Com-
missioner Garry Mauro held
another clean beaches rally
which attracted some 2,000
volunteers to Galveston.
* A new school finance plan
that would cost the state an
additional $1.5 billion annually
won praise from Lt. Gov. Bill
Hobby and Comptroller Bob
Bullock. The plan was prepared
by the 60-member School Fi-
nance Working Group.
The Texas economy con-
tinued to improve in August,
with the statewide unemploy-
ment rate at 6.7 percent.
Statistics released today by the
Texas Employment Commis-
sion show the lowest August
unemployment since 1985.
“The August non-farm em-
ployment of 7.9 million Texans
is 159,000 more than in August
1987, with many of the addi-
tional jobs in manufacturing,”
said Commissioner Mary Scott
Nabers of the Texas Employ-
ment Commission. “Salaried
jobs increased by more than
120,000 during that period.”
Nabers noted that all Metro-
politan Statistical Areas
(MSA’s) in Texas posted lower
August unemployment rates
than one year ago. In August,
14 areas had rates lower than
the state average, while 13
were above it.
Areas with the lowest un-
employment rates were Bryan-
Silsbee Schools
Menus
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MONDAY: Frito pie with chili
& cheese, pickle siioes, shred-
ded lettuce with dressing, tator
tots, apple goodie, hot roll, and
milk.
TUESDAY: Pizza, French fries
with catsup, green beans, ba-
nana pudding, and milk.
WEDNESDAY: Steak fingers
with gravy, blackeyed peas,
mashed potatoes, Jello, hot
roll, and milk.
thursday; Taco salad with let-
tuce and tomatoes, seasoned
corn, refried beans, cinnamon
roll and milk.
FRIDAY: Deli turkey and
cheese, lettuce, French fries
with catsup, baked beans and
cherry pie, and milk.
College Station, at 4.2 percent;
Lubbock and Midland, both
with 5.1 percent; Amarillo,
Dallas and Wichita Falls, all at
5.4 percent; Abilene, at 5,7
percent; Austin, Fort Worth-
Arlington and San Angelo, all
with 5.8 percent; Sherman-
Dennison, at 5.9 percent; Hous-
ton, at 6.2 percent; Victoria, at
6.4 percent, and Waco, at 6.5
percent.
Those areas with the highest
rates in August were McAllen
Edinburg-Mission, at 15.9 per-
cent; Brownsville-Hariingen, at
12.5 percent; Larego, at 11.1
percent; El Paso, at 10.0 per-
cent; Beaumont-Port Arthur,
at 9.5 percent; Corpus Christi,
at 8.5 percent; Galveston-
Texas City, at 8.1 percent;
Longview-Marshall, at 7.8 per-
cent; Brazoria and San An-
tonio, both with 7.4 percent;
Killeen-Temple, at 7.3 percent;
and Odessa and Tyler, both
with 7.0 percent.
UTTLE CLASSIFIEDS FOR
BIG RESULTS I
MS-ISTI
DR. HOWARD i.
MUNDEN
CHMOHUCTOR, F.C.
Emphasis On
BACK PAIN
NECK PAIN
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PAUL L. LEWIS
Marine Pfc. Paul L. Lewis,
son of John R. and Sandra S.
Lewis of Silsbee, recently re-
ported for duty with 2nd Mar-
ine Aircraft Wing, Marine
Corps Air Station New River,
Jacksonville, N.C.
A 1967 graduate of Silsbee
High School, he joined the
Marine Corps in January 1968.
NoGommodRieiToBa
Distributed Oct 12
Yvonne Baker, with the Pro-
grams for Human Services
Department, has announced
there will be no commodities
available for retired senior
citizens in Hardin County on
October 12.
K 8.402%
On YOUR Certificate of Deposit
for the next 12 MONTHS?
FIRST SAVINGS ASSOCIATION FIXED
TERM
INTEREST RATE
YIELD
6 Mo. CD 8.10% 8.349%
12 Mo. CD 8.15% 8.402%
18 Mo. CD 8.30% 8.56%
Minimum Deposit of $2,500.00 with a substantial penalty for early with-
drawal. Current rates quoted above are subject to change without notice.
Quarterly compounded.
Cal Km Thomas or Maxim Caraway, 385-5211 / 755-1777
FIRST SAVINGS
ASSOCIATION
451 Hwy. 96 South Silsbee
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