The Clifton Record and Bosque County Tribune (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 96, No. 14, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 3, 1991 Page: 3 of 26
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THE CUFTOK RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APtttL 3. 1991, PAOE 3A
They are taking car* ai their
responsibilities just Ilk* clockwork I
structure. Thi* work would coat 1630
peace oa the job* that they are doing,'
Judge Re ink* aaid.
Noting that ail court docket* Mem
jammed. Judge Reinke said concern-
ing the judge*’ plea for additional cler-
ical assistance, “I don't think their
the court to consider,” adding that he
had diacuaaed the matter with both of
them.
Commissioner Rue ter observed, ‘1
would £m! a lot more comfortable
writing thi* into another year ’s budg-
et, rather than adding k to this year’s
budget...At budget time, I would be
perfectly willing to consider it”
Rue ter agreed that the two justices
“work hard and deserve credit far the
jobs they are doing,” but added that
he had “reservation* about changing
the budget at this time of year.” The
Precinct 3 commissioner liked Judge
Morrow’s view that the role of the
justice of the peace is to “dispenM
justice, and not to make money.”
On March 11, Rueter noted that the
county also had personnel needs in
several other areas. Expanding on
that thought March 25, he aaid, “I
think when we start changing policy,
we need to look at everybody that
works for the county.”
County Commissioner Steve McCoy
of Precinct 2 said that he preferred
full-time, rather than part-time, em-
ployees. He said that he was not op-
posed to extending the clerks’ hours
for the remainder of the current fis-
cal year.
While agreeing with Commissioner
Rueter that this was a bad time for
budget changes, County Commission-
er J.E. (Jim) McDowell of Precinct 1
believed that additional clerical hours
could produce more revenue. If the
changes do not meet expectations,
Commissioner McDowell said that he
would vote against an expanded
schedule for the coming fiscal year.
County Commissioner Carl Smith of
Precinct 4 expressed concern over cam
backlogs awaiting handling, observ-
ing that if a court is incapable of dis-
posing of a backlog, then it is “not
administering justice.”
Responding to Commissioner Ruet
er’s question concerning a case back-
log, Judge Morrow said that although
; he is keeping current, he has un-
processed traffic tickets which could
produce an estimated $6,800 in
revenue.
Commissioner Rueter, exploring al-
ternatives and “looking at the whole
picture,” wondered whether it might
be desirable for the county to return
to having four justices of the peace,
rather than two, conduct^ trials. He
also said that he had hoped that the
use of computers would have im-
proved the situation.
Judge James acknowledged that
computers had “helped tremendous
tty’’*y making it pqasjb}e for hi* office,
jto depose its owd fbftps at a saving
to taxpayers.
He said that his initial request was
for ftill-time assistance, adding, “I ap-
preciate what I got, but part-time help
isn’t enough now and wasn’t enough
then. We’re not able to function as we
should function.”
Restoration Moving Along
Arthur (Kit) Murray, courthouse
committee chairman and project
manager, advised Commissioners'
Court that work on the current phase
of the courthouse restoration project
should be completed before the July
14 deadline.
“We surely do appreciate your
work,” Commissioner McDowell told
Murray and his wife, Ann, designat-
ed building code official for the
project.
DH8 Work Authorised
The coart approved $22,862 in pav-
ing for parking at the new Depart-
ment of Human Services building on
Hill Street and the adjoining mul-
tipurpose center. The work will be
(tone by Ray J. Miller Construction
Co., Inc., Meridian, general contrac-
tor on the project.
The parking area will include two
spaces for motor vehicles operated by
handicapped persons and a building
entrance ramp for those who are han-
dicapped.
At the April 8 meeting, the court is
expected to consider Miller’s proposal
that 2-inch vinyl-backed insulation
with chicken wire be installed on the
roof of the DHS building at a cost of
$2,185 to prevent damage to the struc-
ture’s ceilings from condensation.
Also proposed by Miller was the con-
struction of a 3’ by 100’ concrete
waterway between county property at
the rear of the DHS building and ad-
jacent private land, to avoid flooding
damage to the interior of the DHS
IXning Judge Reinke's report to the
court, the county judge praised the
mmmissionen, saying, “1 think we've
got the best commissioners' court in
the state of Texas. I said this at the
Rotary Club and I’m going to My it
again today. So far, all of our decisions
have turned out to be good decision* ”
Judge Reinke aaid that an applica
tioo to the Economic Development
Administration for a grant for a pro-
posed countywide study was nearing
completion Required matching funds
totaling an estimated $17,000 will be
contributed by Bosque County and
the citiM of Clifton and Meridian.
Bruce Gaines, executive director of
Central Texas Economic Development
District in Waco, met recently with
Commissioners’ Court and the Clifton
and Meridian City Councils to explain
the proposal. The CTEDD is helping
the county and the two citiM with the
grant application to be submitted to
the EDA
Funds from the grant, which could
amount to an estimated $50,000,
could, if obtained, be used to carry out
strategies to further county econom-
ic growth. The course of action would
be determined from a study of county
needs and resources.
Should the grant application be ap-
proved, money could be made availa-
ble as early as fall, Gaines mid
earlier. Counties and citiM use such
funds for varying purposes, he
reported.
☆ BIG EVENT
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tel and Gretel, which played to a
sellout crowd.
Marsha Eppler of Meridian will
sing country-western songs on the
Theatre stage, and January Barker
of Meridian will also sing.
From Deborah’s Dance, Deborah
Creech of Meridian will perform
and April Royal, Whitney’s own
Cinderella Teen, will sing.
According to a BCCFA official,
“All in all, it will be a fun day! So,
please bring the entire family, ages
eight months to 80 years. There is
something for everyone.”
More Auction Items
As the countdown for the Big Event
has been ticking, more and more
items for the festivity’s auctions have
been coming in. Among them, and
their donors, are the following;
Blueberry Houm, a large terra cot-
ta rabbit; Clifton Auto Supply, two oil
drain pans; Clifton Boot A Saddle
Shop, a custom-made belt; Clifton
Guns A Jewelers, four boxM of 12 ga.
#7Vt birdshot; Clifton Mercan-
tile/Yours Truly, a crystal-footed
bowl, pinwheel pattern; The Filling
Station, two basket dinners; FosMtt’s
Gulf, $20 of gasoline; Home Video,
“Total Recall” Nintendo gams; a
basket, Jacket Package
Butcher Shop, 10 lbs. homemade
Musage; Clifton Cattle Company, a
donation.
Also, Arlene Olson and Joan
Thoede, six Masons of wreaths; Vicki
and A C Parsons, Sunday afternoon
cruise and a steak and seafood ex-
travaganza for six on Lake Whitney;
Poston Automotive, a tail pipe and
muffler, Sandy’s Office Supply, $45 of
office supplies; Texas Safari, four kids’
T-shirts and passes; San Remo’s
Restaurant, two lasagna dinners;
White’s Photography, a photo sitting
plus an 8x10 photo; Winn’s, a lamp;
Tequilla’s in Waco, two Mexican som-
brero, charro, jar and jug set; Best of
Bosqu* County, a collection of baked
and home-canned foods, homemade
bread, secret sauces; Cuttin’ Country,
a perm, cut, and set; Goodall-Witcher
Hospital Foundation, a large veggie
tray and large deli tray; Lump’s No.
4, family pack of chicken; Peveto’s
Buffet, two certificates for two din-
ners; Sandy’s Auto Parts, two cases
Pensoil oil; James Boren, limited-
edition print Neath a Warm Winter
Sun; Nancy Boren, original water-
color entitled, View of Palo Duro
Canyon.
Also, Wall’s Outlet, a lOx mariner
rain jacket and pants Mt; Bobbie Sue
Zander, an outdoor or indoor sitting
and 8x10 print; and Robert Summers,
a limited-edition print, Mission San
Juan.
Also, Deborah’s Nail Salon, a pedi-
cure; Keith’s Hardware, a weed burn-
er; Driver Tire, Inc., two retreads for
a standard car; plus numerous other
items from Bosque County and area
individuals and businesMs.
birthday.
Capt. Cleanup, John Gillen, will be
onhand for the day, and a trash obsta-
cle couras is planned for youngsters.
Groups and organisations should
pre register for the cleanup by calling
the Corps of Engineer* office at Whit-
ney dam, 694-3189 or 622-3332 Susan
Robinson and Jeff Boutwell are coor-
dinating the event.
A Bosque County cleanup will be
held that Saturday in conjunction
with the lake cleanup. Vivian Ender
is chairman of the Bosque cleanup.
SPRING CLEANING — Terence Sinderud and Don Foster put
away a hose during their cleaning of one of Clifton VFD’s pum-
pers last week as they participated in a “spring denning” en-
deavor at the Are department building.
—Start Pnoto By Mstant* Martin
Lakeshore Cleanup April 13th
LAKE WHITNEY - Lake Whit
ney’s third annual lakeshore cleanup
is planned for Saturday, April 13,
with headquarters at Lofers Bend
Park.
Cleanup activities will begin that
morning and trash will be brought
from around the lake to the cleanup
site. A luncheon for volunteers will
begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by an
awards program. Gold Rush band will
provide music under a big tent at the
Lofers Bend new group shelter.
Following the awards, a special an-
niversary ceremony will be held to
commemorate Lake Whitney’s 40th
USDA Commodity
Schedule For
April Revealed
HILLSBORO — Through the
cooperation of Bosque County Com-
missioners, CAUSE, Inc. will distrib-
ute USDA commodities as follows in
Bosque County during April;
• Tuesday, April 2—Valley Mills
at City Hall, 1:30-2:80 p.m.; and Lagu-
na Park at the DAV Hall, 34 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 9—Clifton at the
VFW Hall, 1-3 p.m..
• Tuesday, April 16—Meridian at
the CAUSE, Inc. Center, 1-3 p.m.; and
Cranfills Gap at City Hall, 3:304:30
p.m.
• Tuesday, April 23—Morgan at
the Fire Station, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; and
Walnut Springs at the City Annex,
34 p.m.
Anyone whose white eligibility card
is dated April 1990 or before mutt
visit a CAUSE, Inc. office before April
22,1991, tqbe recertified to receive
■9*odjjjp»ylMpg and after April
11. Proof of Family income should
be brought to the office. f
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>Tri-Chem Party! <
£ Every Wed. 1 p.m. till ^
[B.C.'s Ceramic Shoj*
> at the old Com* Drug Store ^
£ Downtown Clifton e
Helpful in Many Ways
Thoughtful attention is given to
all the necessary details, with
earnest respect for the family's
wishes and beliefs.
We are licensed by the State of Texas
to sell pre-need funeral arrangements.
Clifton Funeral Home
67S-8611
Shady Oaks Nursery
& Landscaping
511 Live Oak, Clifton, 675-2742
OPEN MON.-FRI. 9:00-5:30 • SAT. 9:00-5:00 • SUN. 1:00-4:00
SHRUB PUNTING MONTH
Red Tip Photinia.....1 g«i *4m
Dwarf Burford Holly 1 g«i *5” .
Nana Nandina........i oai. *5”
Aralias - Shade Lovers..........*6“
Spreading Junipers ......*4”
ROSES ALL COLORS............,7*#
CREPE MYRTLES 1 g«i *5"
Fruit tret yield
will increase with
this fertilizer and
spray program.
ferti-lome
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FRUIT TREE
FOOD
Kills Grabs and
feeds yew lawn
Covers 3,000 Sq. Ft:
ferti-lome
Annuals & Perennials
Arriving Daily
Blue Salvia Geraniums
Lantana Petunias
Periwinkles Begonias
Oxalis Stock
Verbena
Violets St
Purslane Many More!
Starting at 304
ST. AUGUSTINE GRASS ARRIVING WEEKLY
*29,/Yd.
CAU FOR PALLET PRICES
TOMATOES - PEPPERS - BULK SEED
COW MANURE, BLACK HUMUS..40 Lb *149
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