MUENSTER ,ENTERPRISE Serving Muenster and Cooke County since 1936 35' • VOLUME LII, NO.47 16 PAGES WITH INSERT NOVEMBER 4, 1988
Muenster, Cooke County will vote with nation Tuesday Local elections: how Johnson challenges Aston
to cast write-in votes by Elaine Schad filed as a write-in candidate on the Johnson, 56, says the sheriff's Johnson said. "You hire and sur- Incumbent Sheriff John Aston Republican ticket. position is mainly administrative, round yourself with professional, by Elaine Schad says he has the experience a sheriff Aston, 49, cites his 19 years of so his 27 years of experience as a competent, caring law enforce- Although there is an abundance of contested races nationally and needs to fight crime in Cooke continuous service with the Cooke general construction superinten- ment officers, and this is what I statewide, Muenster voters will have choices in only two local elections County. Write-in challenger, County Sheriff's Department as dent qualifies him for the job. plan to do." this Tuesday, Nov. 8. W.A. "Wally" Johnson, thinks qualification for the job. He has Johnson is also 12 hours away Johnson has been critical of Two races have drawn official write-in candidates whose names do deputies should be better trained, served in patrol, civil and criminal from a degree in criminal justice, Aston, saying the department not appear on the ballot. Should voters wish to cast their ballots for any and says the sheriff should be investigations, and was a chief and is a part-time security officer needs 24-hour patrols, an increas- write-in candidates, they should write in the name in the last column of highly visible in the community. deputy. He was first elected to the for the Gainesville School District. ed reserve officer program, the ballot headed "Write-In," and check the box, according to Frank The two men will square off in sheriff's spot in November 1984, If elected, Johnson said he development of a narcotics divi- Scoggin, Cooke County Clerk. A listing of write-in candidates will be the sheriff's race Nov. 8 in Cooke but was appointed in December would be a highly visible sheriff sion and crime lab, and more in- posted at all voting precincts, he said. County. Aston barely defeated 1984 for one month to serve out who would bring professionalism volvement with state and federal In the election for Cooke County Sheriff, incumbent John Aston is Jim Bleything in the May the term of Dan Tiller, who to the department. "Profes- agencies for help in fighting nar- being challenged by W.A. "Wally" Johnson. In the race for constable, Democratic Primary. Johnson has resigned. sionalism must be stressed," cotics crime in the county. Precinct 1, which encompasses most of the City of Muenster and north Johnson said he would require Muenster, two write-in candidates have surfaced to oppose incumbent that a sheriff's deputy live in sur- Gerald "Gerry" Jones. David Cleveland, administrator of the Cooke rounding county communities, County ambulance service, and Bobby Henry, an employee at Weber especially in Muenster. He would Aircraft. establish a cadet training pro- The only other local item voters will be choosing will be the referen- gram, a community advisory com- • dum concerning increasing the $8,000 county homestead exemption to mittee, a brotherhood of Christian $30,000 for those 65 years of age or older, or for the disabled. law enforcement organization, Please See SHERIFF, Page 2 POLLING PLACES sr, Voters in Precinct 17 and cast in the VFW Hall. Please note Precinct 18 will find that exercis- that entrance is through the front ing their duty to vote in the door on Main Street. Janet Fisher General Election on Tuesday, is election judge and Gloria Coker Accident Nov. 8, will be much simpler than is her alternate. the hassle they experienced in In Precinct 18, ballots will be primaries and run-offs earlier in cast in the Fellowship Hall of sends 2 to the year. Muenster First Baptist Church. Entrance is through the front door Polling places will be open from on North Pecan St. Mary Lee hospital 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hennigan is election judge and In Precinct 17, ballots will be Mary Endres is her alternate. A head-on collision seven miles north of Muenster on FM 373 about 8:30 Thursday night sent Pct. 1 constable race the drivers of both cars to hospitals for treatment. Most seriously injured was Ray draws two write-ins Long, 28, formerly of Lake Worth and very recently moved to by Elaine Schad A constable serves civil papers, Muenster, now living in Sylvan's The Precinct I constable's race working mainly with local justice Trailer Park. He is the husband of in Cooke County has drawn quite of the peace courts. Included are the former Sarah Stoffels. He was a bit of interest, with two write-in legal papers such as divorce CHAD FLEITMAN (47) and Kelly Bell (58) are two offensive linemen involved in clearing theiray for Darrell transported by ambulance to Har- candidates opposing incumbent documents, civil lawsuits, or hot Dangelmayr's (on ground) 1-yard touchdown pass. The Tigers defeated the Class 2A Oakridge Owls 34-20 af- ris Hospital in Fort Worth, when Gerald "Gerry" Jones for the check charges. A constable does ter being picked the underdogs in the match. Janie Hammon Phow storms in the area prevented mov- seat. not have law enforcement ing him by Care-Flite. He is being Jones' name will be the only one capabilities. The position has paid treated for severe lacerations to appearing on the ballot. David $I per year, but a new Texas s 1 e t- , (7:e.l. the face, broken teeth, shoulder Cleveland, Cooke County am- Supreme Court ruling on fracture and head injuries. bulance service administrator, and reasonable pay for elected of- Election to decide Driver of the other car was Bar- Bobby Henry, an employee at ficials has resulted in the position bara Jones, 34, of Muenster, and Weber Aircraft, have filed with being funded by the county at wife of Grady Jones. Accompany- 7 4, the county clerk's office as official $300 a month, a stipend which ing her was her 13-year-old son, ara exemption increase Chris, who went for help to the write-in candidates. Precinct 1 in- began Oct. 1. cludes Muenster and north The Precinct I race has been home of the Grady McElreaths. Muenster. Please See CONSTABLE, Page 3 by Elaine Schad Mrs. Jones was transported by ItIV, .,,. I P ,1IY / Along with two statewide proposed constitutional amendments, ambulance and admitted to , ‘„,,':.‘ Cooke County voters will decide on Nov. 8 whether they want those age Muenster Memorial Hospital, Royal candidates e It 1 LtiliCIr 65 or older and the disabled to have their residence homestead exemp- where she is reported in satisfac- tion increased from $8,000 to $30,000. tory condition. She is being teacher in the Military Depen- The referendum vote was called in August after members of the treated for a broken nose, a cut dent's School and he as Director American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) presented a valid over one eye, and severe bruises. of Material at Wiesbaden Air begin interviews petition to Cooke County commissioners. Should voters approve the First to arrive on the scene was Force Base. They were married in increase, it would only affect county taxes, not those of school districts, the Muenster Volunteer Fire Co-chairmen Carol Henscheid and Carolyn Bayer of the committee to Sacred Heart Church on July 2, cities, college or hospital districts, county officials said. Dept., who dispersed three conduct the selection of the King and Queen (Koenig and Koenigen) of 1953. Advocates of the proposal say the county's elderly have already paid emergency vehicles; and two EMS the Muenster Centennial have requested interviews with the five couples, Family Life and Adventures: enough taxes and have earned the exemption. They also say it is getting ambulances from Gainesville and before the final stages of the contest. Continuing his military career, increasingly harder to pay taxes while on fixed incomes. If approved, three police vehicles, one from the They specified that interviews at e to be held alphabetically, to avoid David and Juanita lived in Cocoa, the exemption would apply to the disabled for the first time, since the State Highway Patrol, one from favoritism. Candidates for the royal honor to represent the community Florida, Fairbanks, Alaska, Alex- current $8,000 exemption is only granted to those 65 and older at this the Cooke County Sheriff's Dept., during the Centennial Year are expected to tell about their family andria, Va., Bad Godesberg, Ger- background, record of community involvement, and reasons or hopes time, said AARP officials. and one from the Muenster Police many and Goldsboro, N.C. All Department, whose primary pur- for aspiring to act as spokespersons for Muenster. If the exemption increase is approved, opponents say the tax burden the while being blessed with pose was crowd and traffic David and Juanita Bright have submitted the following statement: will be shifted to younger taxpayers who are already overburdened. beautiful, healthy babies, seven of They say the burden has been particularly harsh the past several years control. them, who, along with their wives because of increased appraisals coupled with the depressed oil and gas and husbands and precious grand- industry, which has forced many county industries to scale down or children, are their pride and joy. close. That has caused the county's tax base to dwindle, shifting the Children: The first born is burden to the residential homeowner, opponents said. Additionally, Calendars David Jr, married to Nancy some have criticized the increase because it would be given to all elderly Morgan and parents of four or disabled taxpayers, regardless of whether they are in need. precious grandchildren, Jessica, Property appraisals have continued to rise dramatically in Cooke are here! Morgan, David III and Aliece; County, while the elderly and others on fixed incomes have not seen David is director of operations at significant increases in Social Security payments to offset the increase A big step forward in prepara- a nuclear plant and they live in in taxes, said Al Mulrean, a spokesman for the AARP. Mulrean said tion for the Muenster Centennial Idaho Falls, Idaho. Lola Juanita the exemption would only apply to residential homesteads, not other is arrival of the new Calendars was second to arrive and is mar- property owned by the elderly. honoring the event, listing hun- ried to Frank Rust; Lola is a nurse When commissioners increased the exemption from $6,000 to $8,000 dreds of birthdays and anniver- and special projects coordinator at in July, county officials estimated an average savings to senior citizens saries for each month, and headed Methodist Hospital in Houston. of $7.60 on their tax bill. Because of that increase, the county lost about by pictures of the early day Joseph is a Captain in the $75,000 in tax revenue which was shifted to county's remaining tax- community. U.S.A.F. and pilots the C-130, payers, officials said. Should the $30,000 exemption be approved, the They are available at the presently assigned to Pope AFB, county's tax rate could increase by at least 5 percent to offset the Muenster Centennial Museum for N.C. Thomas is a Captain in the revenue loss, officials said. $5.00 each, on Mondays and Marines, specializing in deep Should the exemption be approved, Mulrean said it would bring Thursdays, noon until 5 p.m. • reconnaisance, mountain and Cooke County in line with some of the surrounding counties of North Those who ordered the calendars desert warfare; he is married to Texas. Denton and Tarrant counties grant a $50,000 exemption for when submitting names to be Denise Stoneking and they live county taxpayers age 65, Dallas County grants $69,000; Collin and listed may receive theirs by contac- near Camp Pendleton, Ca. Sam is Fannin counties, $10,000; Grayson County, $12,000; and Wichita ting the person they paid or by an assistant vice-president in Frost County, $18,000. picking up their calenars at the Bank, San Antonio, and is mar- There are presently 2,750 homeowners in Cooke County who now Muenster Centennial Museum. ried to Elaine Miller; they are anx- qualify for the exemption. The county tax base would decrease by iously awaiting their first baby. $82,500,000 if all homesteads were valued at $30,000, with a loss of tax Background: David Morgan third generation Muensterite. Julia is a regional director of revenues of $353,925.00. Each year those homeowners who have reach- Bright was born in Anniston, Following her graduation from customer service with Baxter ed the age of 65 would also qualify. For each homeowner who reaches Good News! Alabama where he lived until he Sacred Heart High School, she Hospital Supply in Grand Prairie the age of 65, the county tax base would decrease another $30,000. and lives in Arlington, Texas. While saying the final decision lies with the voters, commissioners joined the Army in 1942. After earned a Bachelor of Music degree The salvation of the just is from James is a newly commissioned said it's virtually impossible to compare one county's exemption with high school, David was employed from Our Lady of the Lake Col- the Lord; he is their refuge in time by the Alabama Pipe Co. where he lege in San Antonio and became a 2nd Lt. in the USMC, also at another, even counties of comparable size. Some counties have higher of distress. PSALM 37:39 worked up to the position of school teacher. Camp Pendleton. appraised values than Cooke County, so the higher exemption is Director of Transportation at the David and Juanita's paths In 1967, David retired from the necessary, officials said. Other counties have higher services costs, such time of his enlistment. crossed while both were in Air Force in the rank of Lt. Col. as Cooke County expanding the county jail and totally funding its am- Juanita Weinzapfel Bright is a Wiesbaden, Germany, she as a Please See ROYAL, Page 2 bulance service, officials said.
PAGE 2 - NOVEMBER 4, 1988 - THE MUENSTER ENTF Letters to the Editor Judge Bill Burdock seeks re-election
Dear Editor: to Second Court of Appeals NI The deregulation of Texas' intrastate trucking is vitally Judge Bill Burdock is seeking ton County, 73 percent; and in the Star District, Longhorn Council important to the recovery of the Texas economy. Texans re-election to the Second Court of 12-county district, 76 percent. He of Boy Scouts of America. desperately need leadership on the Railroad Commission to ensure Appeals which sits in Fort Worth has the endorsements of the Fort Judge Burdock resides in Nor- an economic environment conducive to business success. and hears cases from Archer, Worth and Arlington Police Of- thern Tarrant County with his out* Clay, Cooke, Denton, Hood, ficers Association, Fort Worth wife, Carmel, who serves as his IM I"' Jack, Montague, Parker, Tarrant, and Wichita Falls Fire Fighters Ed Emmett and Kent Hance are very supportive of such a campaign treasurer. The couple • .""' competitive environment because they understand free enterprise Wichita, Wise and Young Associations, and the Combined has four children, Burke, An- counties. Law Enforcement Association of thony, Aileen and Bryan. generates jobs and tax revenue for Texas. The 46-year-old jurist believes Texas. his experience on the Court and as Judge Burdock is a graduate of ,for The issue is important for many reasons. Foremost of these is a trial lawyer qualify him for a se- SMU Law School, a member of Y05, the economic development of Texas. In a time when Texas needs cond term. Since coming to the the State Bar College, and was the business growth, many companies are closing their Texas Court in 1983, Judge Burdock has first appeals judge to be certified for P, operations or choosing not to expand a Texas facility solely written over 450 legal opinions on by the State Bar as a Specialist in 4.0 because of trucking rates. both civil and criminal law. Family Law. Texas House , WOE In an effort to reduce the costs Speaker Gib Lewis in 1986 named Phone(817)759-4311 rr Da' I strongly urge you and your employees to support Kent Hance and of litigation, Judge Burdock has Burdock to a committee to study David R. Fette Ed Emmett in the upcoming election. It is vitally important to sought to have the Court hear the Texas judicial selection Publisher the economic future of Texas to insure the reelection of Railroad cases in Denton and Wichita Falls process. Elf reds Fette on a regular basis. During his Commissioner Kent Hance and the election of Ed Emmett. The jurist previously served as f.ciaorial5mff&Circulatn term, the Second Court has been an assistant Tarrant County Alvin G. Hartman assigned to assist Appellant district attorney and city attorney Sincerely, Arthur Felderhoff Courts at San Antonio, Dallas and for two Tarrant County Advertising Representative 420 N. Oak Amarillo in reducing their case municipalities. He is a member of Dianne Walterseheid Muenster, Texas backlogs. the Tarrant County Bar Associa- Composing Room Manager Recent Bar Association polls tion and the State Bar of Texas, Janie Hartman Letter to the Editor: Justice SC Pl. 3 - Raul Gonzalez placed Judge Burdock as the most and serves as a director of the Law Photographer The following is a list of the candidates that Justice SC Pl. 4 - Barbara Culver qualified candidate. In Tarrant Enforcement Officers' Associa- Pam Fette have been endorsed by the National or Texas Justice SC P1.5 - No Recommendation County, he received 81 percent of tion of Texas. Judge Burdock is Accounting Right -to-Life Political Action Committees. I Judge Crim. App. - No Recommendation the first place Bar votes; in Den- past vice chairman of the Silver Brenda Rigsby have only listed those races that are contested Judge Crim. App. Pl. 2- Tom Rickoff Tyreir”irwAcorrw,m g in the Republican and Democratic Parties. Mbr. Board of Ed. - No Recommendation They are listed in order so that you can take State Senator Dist. 30- Bobby Albert Continued from Page 1 SUBSCRIPTION RATES this list into the polls and mark your ballot Chief Just. 2nd Court of App. - No Recom. ROYAL the 'IF In Cooke County rot oto 100 percent Pro-Life without any confusion. Just., 2nd Ct. App. Pl. 6- William Burdock Of all the communities and cities ed in Centennial planning and President - George Bush Please remember these are only contested in the world, the Brights chose to preparation. 1 year $17.00; 2 yrs. $30.00 our log US Senator - Beau Boulter races. Some of the people running unopposed settle themselves and their family Hobbies: David's hobbies in- Outside Cooke County ter M. in Muenster, Texas. clude crossword puzzles and We M RR Commissioner - Ed Emmett are also pro-life, but there is no real danger of 1 year 520.00; 2 yrs. $36.00 RR Commissioner - Kent Hance them losing the election. Do America a favor Community Involvement: On woodworking, while Juanita en Chief Justice - Tom Phillips and vote Pro-Life all the way. coming to Muenster, David was joys music and color The deadline for news and Justice SC Pl. 1 - Paul Murphy Roger Taylor the administrator of Muenster coordination. advertising is Tuesday 5p.m.
Memorial Hospital for 19 years Reason for Aspiring to Repre- THE MUENSTER ENTERPRISE(USPS 2676601n Justice SC Pl. 2 - Nathan Hecht 620 N. Pecan than published every Friday onnnit and is currently serving on the sent Community: Both David and , HAW.... an Muenster, Texas December and one week in July by The Muenster • hospital board of directors. He Juanita consider the opportunity Enterprise. Ina.. 117 E. First 51„MilonSler, TX 76262. served as the city's mayor for five to serve and represent Muenster as Second-class nonage paid n, Muenster. Teas • Dear Editor: newspaper, "The Masses;" activist lawyers. Some of their years, on the water board for 10 the Centennial Koenig and WM& We have heard Michael William Z. Foster, later became legal cases have handcuffed our years, he was a member of the first Koenigen would be the ultimate Ms W , Dukakis proudly say that he "was president of the U.S. Communist police until crime is so rampant Germanfest committee, a director honor! leglslal a card-carrying member of the Party; and Helen Gurley Flynn, that our public streets are no -5 of the Chamber of Commerce dort4I ACLU." I wonder how many peo- long associated with the Daily longer safe after dark. They have president of the library board, and ple actually realize what the Worker. attacked pornography laws until is a member of the board of direc- Di rt tvr American Civil Liberties Union The California Senate Fact Fin- the U.S. has become the porn tors of the Muenster State Bank. dl (ACLU) is! The ACLU was ding Committee on un-American capital of the world. For years, Juanita taught music at the on4P0 founded in 1920 by Roger Activities, stated that "the ACLU ACLU has used its legal skills to Muenster Public School one year Indeuenlenl FITI O Baldwin, a "Communist sym- may be definitely classified as a attack religion in general and Insurance ury tt and served many years as a Lent FMW pathizer, a self-avowed soldier in Communist front or transmission Christianity in particular. There substitute teacher. She was at State el
the march of socialism." belt organization." A Special are many examples to show of various times president of the tate of Members of his first board of House Investigative Committee their work, but this is getting too PTO, president of the band INSURANCE AGENCY f directors were Max Eastman, has said "fully 90 percent of its ef- long. parents, CCD coordinator, editor of a Communist forts are on behalf of Communists It seems that Dukakis has been SMICOS deanery vice president of the lay For all your insurance needs who have come into conflict with trying to be a loyal member. assembly, deanery representative Letter to the Editor: the law." In 1970, State Rep. Dukakis fil- of the Diocesan Pastoral Council, .01.a Summaries of some of the ed a bill (House Bill 3482) on and a member of the Sacred Heart Drawer 0, 204 N. Main, Muenster, Texas repel, A This past weekend I had the special policies listed in their behalf of abortion-homosexual pleasure of staying at your new Parish Liturgical Commission. 817759-4644 "Bed and Breakfast" home on policy guide manual are: Policy 4, rights advocate Bill Bavid to Juanita is presently deeply involv- towel. Urges repeal of all laws against repeal the law against fornication. Fifth Street. thetaid pornography; Policy 18, Calls for Also in 1970, he introduced House Continued from Page 1 Not only was it clean, but it had riiiedds many "nice touches" which made ending the private rating system of Bill 3484, an act repealing the law it better than the ones I have movies because the ratings (G, prohibiting the crime against SHERIFF PG, PG-13, R and X) supposedly nature; and House Bill 3483 to and a junior deputy program. Phil Gramm. IM fwd' stayed at in Fredericksburg, Doggett lost to itpwnnn have a chilling effect on freedom repeal the law punishing Aston refutes Johnson' insinua- ti Texas. It is certainly much better PI than a motel. of expression; Policy 81, Calls for blasphemy. tions that the department lacks But now, Lloyd Doggett's tack, this time running for DOGGETT Mmli I think that you have a new a permanent ban on displays of Dukakis was among the professionalism. If a person the Texas Supreme Court. Again, his qualifications LLOYD enterprise here that can easily the Nativity scene on public pro- Democratic candidates who said would take a look at personnel just don't add up. Good thing we have a qualified towet grow because of several factors: perty; Policy 84, Calls for removal they would sign into law a bill ex- files, they'd find all our deputies choice: one of Texas most honored judges, Justice `fears on bench 0 WW1, neat and clean city with a small of "under God" from the Pledge tending civil rights protection for are certified peace officers with Paul Murphy. Experience? He serves on our 14th Mtom 1 12 years of judicial expert n town atmosphere that makes of Allegiance; Policy 92, Calls for gay men and lesbians. The state- training in various places," he Court of Appeals with 7 Hts It an end to tax exemptions for all ment also included the proviso ence He has authored over 790 judicial opinions. Yeats of e • u walking your wide streets a said. "This is a highly qualified Judicial servic onafshi churches and synagogues; Policy that Dukakis would seek out colleagues have rated Paul Murphy one of the best delight, close to the metroplex as sheriffs department." teaamo 210, Calls for legalization of all openly gay individuals for his The department lacks only a justices in Texas. Integrity and experience for the times opposed to driving five hours to Court Number 01 Proem narcotics, including rock cocaine; administration. four-hour period to have a full Texas Supreme elected to south Texas, and most important- thebuese ly, a town full of friendly folks. It Policy 264, Declares that Dukakis supports the "ABC" 24-hour patrol, and that is due to IT ALL ADDS UP TO judicial position 0 homosexuals have a constitutional bill that would tax American • Plump is such a nice change from the budget constraints, Aston said. JUSTICE PAUL 0 right to marry and become foster families in order to subsidize in- Judicial opinions Winer, highly charged atmosphere in the The sheriffs office has eight MURPHY • parents and engage in street stitutionalized day care. Families - • • • • ul Dallas/Ft. Worth area. reserve deputies, who are certified FOR JUSTICE written Respectfully, solicitation. including households where the volunteers. Aston hopes to in- ZERO Ira road Gary Morris Among the 250,000 members of mother stays home and raises the crease that number to 10 when Total • tae, ,90 rving , Texas the ACLU, there are nearly 5,000 kids - would help pay the multi - qualified people become available. billion dollar bill for this legaliza- Wien. Being close to the Metroplex in resources. tion (estimated cost $2.5 billion a mainly rural county with many per year). The bill states that none wooded areas, Cooke County is a to Its In! of this subsidy would be allowed prime target for narcotics labs, KEEP NAYS DP RE-ELECT to go to church or private day care Aston said. While the sheriff's centers, only to state-run centers. department has taken more than En Thank you for your time. $1 million worth of narcotics off HOWARD M. JOHN ASTON Imelda Rohmer the street while he has been in of- fice and assisted in breaking up Bee Het several major amphetamine labs, SHERIFF the county's geographic makeup FENDER T01 continues to attract outside C criminals, Aston said. NOVEMBER 8th McCoy's While he has been sheriff, CHIEF JUSTICE 665 Aston said stolen property recovery has increased from 20 2nd Court of Appeals iF supports percent in 1985 to 52 percent this iF year, compared to a statewide *F •Age: 49 voters! average of 19.3 percent. A jail ex- QUALIFIED BY EXPERIENCE *C •Married and two grown children pansion project should be com- REGISTERED VO1 t RS, you've pleted by the end of this year to ❑ Chief Justice, Court of Appeals •Resident Cooke County 30 years got the power - now use it! Through relieve overcrowding, and the 6 years sheriff's department has been ac- Nov. 5, McCoy's Building Supply ❑ Judge, Criminal District Court (Tarrant) •19 years continuous service Cooke County Centers are offering a FREE tive in assisting development of Sheriff's Department package of Sylvania light bulbs to area crime watch programs, he 5 years Patrol Deputy all registered voters. Just stop by said. ❑ District Attorney (Tarrant) Civil Deputy your local McCoy's with a valid "The main thing I'd like to see 6 years A voter registration card and claim is the budget increased so we can Criminal Investigator increase our manpower, but I Assistant Attorney General of Texas Chief Deputy your gift. The program, sponsored 10 years by McCoy's and Sylvania, is a way understand that everyone's going Sheriff of recognizing those citizens who through hard times right now," •Advanced Certif icate Texas Law care enough to get out and vote. Aston said. If money did become ReElect HOWARD M. FENDER Enforcement Commission available, however, Aston would Pol. Ad. Pd. f or Sy Howard M. Fender, work to develop a narcotics squad 2109 Inchon Creek, Ft Word!, TX 76107 .k •Jailer Commission with Texas Jail and increase patrols. Fo Commission Bo •40 m i nistratiye Duties over: Criminal Section 1:3 Civil Section Jail Operations Budget Planning •600 Hours in Service Schools _ Ed Emmett I feel that it Is my experience that qualifies me for this office. It you see tit to entrust this respon- eme- sibility to me, I pledge to you to continue my full time, best effort and loyal dedication. TEXAS * RAILROAD * COMMISSION
. • .0 5, Oak. Muenster, TX 76252 Pd. Pol. Adv. by John Aston, Rt. I . I3on 690, Gainesville, TX 76240 r THE MUENSTER ENTERPRISE - NOVEMBER 4,1988 - PM,E 3 RE-ELECT JUDGE BILL Constitutional Amendment Constitutional Amendment Number 2 examined Number 3 examined
by RICHARD F. WILLIAMSON, State Rep eeeee tattoo by RICHARD F. WILLIAMSON, State Representative and GREGORY D. WATSON; Administrative Assistant BURDOCK and GREGORY D. WATSON, Admini strat ive Assistant AuSTIN--This Is the second Installment of • three-part series of articles look- AUSTIN--Thls is the third and final installment of • three-part series of article• ♦ Imp Into each of the three (3) proposed Amendments to the Texas Constitution to 2ND COURT OF APPEALS anolytIng each of the three (3) proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution to Pd. by Burdock Campaign. Cannel Burdock. Treasurer. RI 10 Box 651A Fort Worth. TX 16135 be considered by the voters on November 8, 1986. la lodge Bal be considered by the voters on November 8, 1988. PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT No. 2 would create an economic ft/11,111- PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT No. 3 would create • T.. Growth Fund .. 1 . ("Reins Day") Fund to be used In times of emergency so as to prevent so as to provide an alternative source of investment capital for potential new 4 unfo reseen deficiencies In the State's general revenues. businesses experiencing difficulty securing financing from the usual sources. Mckground Background Over 30 other states -- Including some of Texas' strongest competitors Since the mid-1980's the Texas economy has experienced a significant reces for jobs and Industry -- have some kind of economic stabilisation fund. For sion. Many busin esses have failed and several banks and savings-and-loans have example, the State of Michigan, which Is Just as dependent upon the automobile had to be bailed out. Industry as Teems Is upon the nil Industry. tapped 5280 million from Its "Rainy Normally, when starting up • brand new business. the entrepreneur would Day. ' fund to survive • devastating economic slump In 1980. approach private investors for financing. But with the soft economy and tight Mere Is how the fund would receive Its Income: money, many potential new businesses are finding the door slammed in their faces. (I) exactly half of any unspent money In the .State's General The proposed Texas Growth Fund would provide venture capital for building Revenue Fund leftover from an ended fiscal biennium madld new businesses through low-Interest loans and, to some extent, outright grants. 90 into the proposed . 441. Day" fund; the other half would remain In the General Revenue Pund itself, The Fund would recelve Its money from existing Investments wade by the governing boards of the Permanent University Fund (PUG), Permanent School Fund (PSF). the (2) 752 of any tea revenue Imposed on oil and gas production which exceeds such revenue received during fiscal year Teacher Retirement System (IRS) of Texas, the Employees Retirement System (IRS) 1986-87 would go into the "Rainy Day" fund; the remaining Of Texas, and any other pension system crested by State low. The Growth Fund 251 would be deposited to the G I Revenue Fund Itself; would et all times be limited to no more than one percent (II) of the value of (3) In teres t end Investment Income credited specifically to assets of any particular source. The Fund would automatically self-destruct the "Rainy Doe fund; end after ten (10) years unless renewed by another Constitutional Amendment, subject (4) any additional amounts that the Legislature at any time Senator Steve Carriker deems fit to appropriate to the "Rainy Day" fund, which to future voter approval. could only be done by (2/3) majority vote In loth houses. Working For Texas Families Supporters Say: This Amendment Is desperately needed to help get Texas back on track and The Comptroller would be authorized to adjust the amounts transferred Into diversify Its economy at • time when our business climate Is still quite weak. the "Rainy Day" fund so that the total amount In the fund in each biennium would Vote Democratic Nov. 8 Many Innovative Ideas are not allowed to flourish because investors are unusually not exceed la of all amounts that were deposited Into the General Revenue Fund PJ poi ad. cautious right now. Consequently, the State and Its people suffer Iran the stag- during the preceding biennium, minus investment and Interest Income and amounts ti of technology and concomItant.reductIon In revenues to the State. The borrowed from other funds. Any amount borrowed from the "Rainy Day" fund would Continued from Page 1 proposed Texas Growth Fund recognIxes that this condition Is most likely only • have to be repaid later when circumstances improve. temporary one and the amendment self-destructs after ten (10) years. Indeed. The borrowing would occur only if during a current biennium the Comptroller during Its existence, the Growth Fund would actually EARN money for the State certifies that the biennium .111 end In • deficit. Then, by • (3/5) vote In both CONSTABLE because It would all. the PLIF. PRF. IRS and ERS trustees more Investment options houses. the Legislature could tap from the "Rainy Day" fund an amount no greater somewhat controversial because responsibilities and make it a more which would Increase the potential for higher yields from the respective funds. than the deficit projected by the Comptroller. of the fact that Jones is currently viable and useful position. As a result, more Income to these funds would reduce the likelihood that • tax Supporters Say: under an indictment handed down Cleveland has criticized Jones, increase must be resorted to. The proposed Amendment would be akin to • forced savings account for the in April by the Cooke County saying he doesn't think Jones has State of Texas by requiring the State to set aside some of whatever revenue It Grand Jury on a charge of sexual been doing his job since the indict- Opponents Say; assault. There has been no trial has leftover at the end of each biennium. thus removing the temptation of the ment. He also questions electing This amendment Is highly ill-advised. The State should not get Into the date set, but the case is still pen- someone who may later be subject Legislature to spend every available penny during good economic times. When • business of Investing In high-rlsk ventures that experienced financial advisors ding, said officials with the district to removal. "There is some ques- matter of principal shortfall occurs In projected revenues to the State Treasury, they the "Rainy attorney's office. Should Jones be tion as to whether the incumbent and investors have already looked at and rejected. It Is • Day" fond could tie the State over until the crisis passes. elected and then be convicted will continue in the office," he that government not compete with the private sector -- that Is, after all. Although the Constitution provides even now that the State most operate while holding the constable's posi- said. flirting with socialism. on • pay-.-you-go principle, it Is virtually impossible for the Comptroller or tion, Jones said he could no longer If • proposed business venture Is worthy. It will stand on Its own merits anyone else to accurately predict what revenue will actually cane Into the Treas- hold the elected office. Cooke County sheriff's and command the Interest and the attention of private investors. The adminis- ury es the biennium prog . The "Rainy Day" fund would help ensure that the Henry has completed all but 18 deputies were recently asked to trators of the State funds do not have the kind of business expertise to arrive State will at all times have • resource to keep then-existing services afloat In hours toward a criminal justice serve some papers that they were at the wise Investment decisions to make this proposal eve. minimally use of emergency. degree at Cooke County College. told had been Jones' responsibili- The ballot language for this proposal is misleading and the proposal Itself If elected, he has said he intends to ty, said Sheriff John Aston. Jones If there had been • "Rainy Day' fund in 1986, the Second and Third Called betrays the trust of retired teachers, retired State employees. and students who work every spare moment to serve admitted he has limited his scope Sessions of the 69th legislature would not have been forced to enact • tax in- are supposed to be adequately provided for by the PUP, PSF, IRS and IRS. The papers to take the pressure off the of operation as constable since State should not jeopardize the solvency of these funds with such fanciful and crease. The State would be cushioned from oil and gas price fluctuations and as sheriff's department. April, but has still done his job. • consequence, restore eeeee attractiveness to business and industry as well as Cleveland said he didn't file in "I hope people will see through naive give-away programs. repair damage to the State's credit rating. time to get on the ballot because the accusations, and look at the Voters should rebuff this proposal in the strongest of terms. he was awaiting an attorney person," Jones said. "I feel I'm a The "Rainy Dar' fund would not unduly inhibit spending for essential and It Is hoped that these articles on the proposed Constitutional Amendments general's opinion about whether good, Christian person, and have immediete needs by tying up billions of dollars. That would be prevented because have been helpful to the voters of District 63. As always, Inquiries on any the fund would be capped at no more than lot of whatever General Revenue was he could hold the position. Since done a good job," he said. "Ob- he is a county employee serving at matter pertaining to State government are warmly welcomed. You may write us at raised during the previous biennium. Indeed, once the fund would reach Its viously, if I didn't have faith in the pleasure of the commissioner's my abilities, I wouldn't be P.O. Box 2910, Austin, Texas, 78769. calling, the State would actually GAIN revenue due to the Interest generated from court, he will be allowed to hold running." the fund's I nvestments. the constable's position since it is Opponents Say: elected, according to the opinion. This proposal Is slily. The establishment of • "Rainy Day" fund now would "I'm a state-certified peace of- be too little, too late -- like opening an IRA at age 75. It makes little sense ficer, but have not been active in to save for the future when the money Is desperately needed now. The State should law enforcement since I've come not lock sway revenue needed for vital programs that have been deprived of funds to Gainesville," said Cleveland. due to recent budget squeetes. "This would be a way of keeping WRITE-IN It is ridiculous to add more inflexibility to • budgetary process that my license active." already has too much rigidity now. In times of financial crisis, the Legislature Cleveland, who began his job needs more freedom of choice -- not less. The Legislature should have the courage with the EMS in June 1987, was very active in law enforcement in to confront speclal-In eeeee t groups and transfer, as needed. from one area of South Texas. He worked for the W.A. "Wally" Johnson the budget enjoying • surplus to another area of the budget suffering a shortfall. IX city of New Braunfels sheriff's of- This proposed Amendment gives the legislature one more reason to resort to future fice and the sheriff's office in San Remember, you mustinclude the "X" in the box , tax Increases. Antonio. He said his EMS job has If the State ever has • surplus, what Is the correct inference to be drawn assisted him in becoming familiar from that) If there Is • surplus, then the State Is overtaxing the public and with Cooke County, so he feels he for taxes should then be cut. in times of shortfall, to maintain only the most could do a good job as a working basic essentials, taxes should be raised. The State should not squirrel away Its constable. resources. All in all, this proposal .10 no doubt trigger a tax Increase due Jones, 29, has an associates degree in criminal justice from to Its Inherent Inflexibility. Voters should give this Idea an unambiguous SHERIFF Cooke County College and has THUMBS DOWN. been active in law enforcement for six years. He was a full-time of Cooke County Enjoy patrolman with the Gainesville Better Police Department from 1982-1986. He ws appointed to I will initiate these Hearing 16 Years Tom Crawford's unexpired term as constable in January 1986 and programs when you Today! of Service was elected, running unopposed, that same year. Besides his con- Call Mas ( hartrend. M A Experience elect me sheriff. 665.3298 stable job, Jones is currently on Chalnsaws • Weedeaters leave as a branch manager for the fr.. Undercover Narcotics Division, to bolster the fight against former Western Savings in * Hearing Tests Stlhl - Toro • Others drug abuse. * Hearing Alds 2 and 4 Cycle Gainesville and works part-time. Jones said he has made the con- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. * Repair All Makes SAME DAY SERVICE ,-- Increased Rural Patrols, stable's job a working one while in ✓ including * Double Lite Batteries Muenster Garden Center office, and plans to continue to Professional Crime Scene Investigation, 502 N. Ma In, 759.2766 work hard. Last year, $4,000 in cooperation with other crime-fighting agencies. - revenue was generated for the ✓ More Departmental Visibility, visible and available unimax county through the papers Jones 113071ndependance 24 hours a day. 1011 Eas1 Hwy 82) served, he said. If elected, he said Gainesville:faxes he will increase the office's ✓ Citizens' Advisory Committee, building a strong police-community relationship builds pride. ✓ Rural Placement of Deputies, "I want a deputy to live in Muenster, in Rosston, in Valley View, etc." Jaycee Punt, Pass & Kick ✓ Individual Deputy Input, to improve professionalism and ENTRY FORM safety in the department. V. ✓ Establish Rapport with Young People, including a Junior Football Fun and Competition for Deputy Program. ✓ Brotherhood of Christian Law Enforcement Officers, • Boys and Girls, Ages 9 thru 13. a local chapter of a nationwide organization. 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 6 "The Sheriff's Department should be a family, Name a select and honorable family. At all times, good Age on Oct 30,1988 fellowship, fair play and personal honesty must Parent's Signature be common practice." Address City YOU STILL HAVE A CHOICE! For more Information call the Project Chairman — Neal Flusche 759.2204 or 759.4747. Paid Political Ad by JuanitaJohnson. Treas., P.O. Box 1314, Gainesville, TX 76240