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an exciting afternoon of racing and
wagering, as Superfecta Sunday
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Editor’s Note: The following If your readers are not yet a
is a letter from Alvin Police Officer member of the Alvin Library
Jamie Crabtree, who was seriously League, they are welcome to join at
injured when his automobile was the newly reduced price of $10.
hit by a drunk driver threrweeks Brochures and more information can
be obtained at the Alvin Library.
S/Sue Meersman
Dear Editor,
I recently met a lady who was
would curl your hair without a wondering why she is telling a
curling iron. Rank Stranger all these things?
It seems that over the past three I finally ask her "how can you
years she had been the object of keep turning the other cheek?" She
several peoples abuse an "old scape said my cheeks are getting sore,
goat" that's what we call them back besides anyone who spits in a well
home, should consider that they may have
She appearently had been both to drink out of that well someday,
physically and mentally abused "and wells have been known to go
from the things she was saying. dry."
As she was talking, I was S/Ruth Cross
It's amazing how quickly a pet
can work its way into your heart
and become an vital part of your
life. Our family's newest addition is
Toby, a shaggy gray and black
cockapoo.
He has only been with us since
January, but it's hard to remember
what life was like before him and
almost impossible to imagine life
without him. He’s there to meet us
at the door when we get home and
always acts as though it's been
months since he's seen us.
All my life I have preferred cats
to dogs Cats are stubborn, ornery,
at times down right mean, and they
never come running when you call
their name. I respect these traits. I
possess most of them.
A Ie m 1 have always claimed to hate
A13D-—-- dogs, still do, but I must admit I
„ . . . can tolerate Toby. Unfortunately,
on nued from page 1 he does have many of those dumb
in other action, the board dog traits that irritate me.-He loves
nominated Riley E. Godwin, anyone willing to scratch behind
Dennis Frauenberger, J.G. Dickson,
C.C. (Pete) Reed and Leland Kee as
directors of the Brazoria County me • 1 m
Appraisal District. Trustees decided HinAnd1AN Hd C I Q
for the second month in a row to “ --------- *
table action on the resale of trust Lu Kplh) F H-noe
property and Superintendent Bill •Y n5ly r. 1
Hasse announced that the formal
public dedication of Melba
Passmore Elementary is scheduled
for Nov. 7 at 2 p.m.
mutt had increased (I still refuse to
admit that I actually like this dog).
Two months ago he was diagnosed
as having heartworms. I didn't ask
this animal to become such a big
part of my life, but I certainly didn't
want to lose him.
I never knew that such a young
leaf falling from a tree three blocks dog could be infected with a disease
away, he will eat anything within 1 have always associated with older
his reach and he gets far too animals. The vet informed us that it
enthusiastic over raw hide. is possible that our dog contracted
I've got to give him some credit thepargsitefromhisimothersbefore
though, he's not completely stupid. good Tor prtventnve
He knows how to speak sit up and heartworm medication for adult
beg (he had this one down to a dogs and puppies, I don’t know
science after the first two weeks), what is
heacanswavegoodbyeandnhenh Luckily after one treatmen, the
Kis iKeiite ,"i ik acat Most vet has given Toby a clean bill of
In this respect he is like a cat Most health. As long
ofthe time he is too hyper to sit his monthly preventative
still and unless its raining, he Mlazeto" .IF 1 . ~
never comes when he is called in should be. fine,
from outdoors That s not such a heavy price to pay
trom outdoors, to watch a yelping fur ball jump
Until recently, I didn’t realize two feet into the air every evening
his ears, he barks at the sound of a how far my tolerance level for this when you walk in the door.
Dear Editor,
I would like to inform all your
readers that the Alvin Library
League is having their annual
membership meeting on
Wednesday, October 20, at 12:00 at
the First Presbyterian Fellowship
Hall. Tickets are available at the
Alvin Library and cost $8 which
helps pay for the catering done by
Big Hau and Little Whispers.
This year we are very fortunate to
have the architect of the new
library. Bill Hidell, speak. I'm sure
he will have a lot to share with us
about the plans for the new library.
We will also be taking care of
important business that afternoon,
such as electing new .officers and
discussing oar next big project.
Breakfast with Santa.
Low interest rates typically spur higher interest than the prevailing The longer the maturity, the greater
economic growth, because the low rates. On the other hand, investors the impact of interest rate
cost of borrowing money can demand a discount on binds that fluctuation.
encourages companies to expand. In pay interest below prevailing rates. .f you're looking for higher
", shorter term bonds cend to be invesimntFcmns"ohrermhaimum
individuals who depend on regular ess volatile than long-term bonds, safety, highest income and shortest
income from their investmenu. A bond similar to the one in our maturity all in one package.
For example, 10 years ago, short- Previou sexample, but with a However, understanding your
term U.S. Treasury bills yielded matyrit(ofon lyf ve years instead investment before you write your
about 9 percent, but inflation was of20,Would only check can allow you to achieve an
less than 4 percent—offering a about S40 in yalue for every one- acceptable balance of risk and
healthy, 5 percent "real" returfor point fluctuation in interest rates, return.
investors. Today, U.S. Treasury
bills offer little or no real income
after inflation.
Declining interest rates have
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under a legislation calling for a state constitutional State Rep. Huey McCoulskey (D)-Rosenberg, said
amendment to correct the matter. This amendment the amendment, titled Proposition 3, passed both
would be the easiest way to correct this technical houses of the legislature unanimously and approval
oversight, rather than facing a possibly lengthy legal by a simple majority of voters would "instantly cure
battle. the legal deficiencies" in the land ownership.
The titles of these landowners has been in question . . ... .. . ..
since last year. State officials with the General Land Many °C the persons that own this land have
Office claim that the state is entitled to one-third worked it from generation to. generation. For all
interest in the lands' surface and mineral rights prastica purposes, they believed the land was clearly
because of a Mexican land grant requirement that was eus
not fulfilled. If the amendment passes, it will lift the cloud from
The land in question was partially voided under this "technical oversight." If it fails, it will destroy
Mexican law after Texas became a republic. After the lives of some awfully hard-working folks.
Texas won its independence from Mexico, all land not Therefore, we encourage all voters to vote for
in private ownership reverted to the new republic. Proposition 3, Nov. 2.
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Toplay the Superfecta, the bettor interest To increase income, you
must correctly choose the first four must invest for longer periods. For
greyhounds to cross the finish line example, when six-month Treasury
in exact order. Superfecta wagering bills yielded 3 percent, five-year
will be offered in races 1 - 9 and Treasury notes paid more than S
race 12. Because the Tri-Super percent, and 10-year Treasury bonds
wager is offered on races 10 & 11, paid nearly 6 percent
straight Superfecta betting will not However, as interest rates change
be available on those races. The through the years, the value of
Superfecta will replace all Trifecta Treasury securities fluctuates. U.S.
betting except in the 10th & 11th Treasury securities always return
race Tri-Super. the full face value at maturity, but
Gulf Greyhound Park is open if you have to liquidate before then,
Tuesday through Sunday evenings, you could suffer a loss of principal,
doors open at 6 p.m. and post time depending on interest rates at the
is at 7:30 p.m. Matinee time.
performances are held Wednesday. For example, a 20-year bond with
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, doors a face value of $1,000 and a 7
open at noon and post time is at percent interest rate would fall in
1:30 p.m. Races are held rain or value by $99 if interest rates rise by
shine. one percentage point. If rates
The track is located off 145 instead fall by one point, the value
South at Exit 15, 30 miles south of of the bond increases by $116.
Houston and 15 miles north of The reason for this is that
Galveston. For general track investors are willing to pay a
infonnation call 1-800-ASK-2WIN. premium for a bond that offers
Superfecta wagering offered in ten forced many investors to look for
races. alternatives. There are generally two
"Because of the usually high ways to earn higher interest: Invest
payoffs, the Superfecta has been our in securities with longer maturities,
most popular wager. We dedicate and invest in securities that offer
Superfecta Sunday to all those race some risk.
fans who enjoy playing this The typical short-term certificate
challenging wager," stated Mike of deposit has a maturity of about
Several of our neighbors in Fort Bend and Austin Approximately 4,428 acres are affected under the
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