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VOL. 96, NO. 45 ☆ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1991
CHS Band Wins Area;
Advances To State!!!
CLIFTON — It may seem that you
just read it in The Clifton Record,
but it was exactly one year ago that
the Clifton High School Band won
the Area contest (called Regional
last year) and advanced to the State
Marching Band Contest in Austin.
Well, it happened again last
Saturday at Floyd Casey Stadium
in Waco.
The CHS Band, picked best in
Region 8 at the Region Contest two
weeks ago, competed against the
best bands in two other regions from
as far south as 35 miles south of San
Antonio. After all six bands per-
formed, the Clifton bapd was
awarded the first-place trophy, just
like last year, except for one
difference—this year it was a unani
mous decision by all five judges.
“Mr. (Bryan) Ferrell and I felt
good about the performance, but we
were a bit worried about the out-
come because we had some playing
problems that we have never before
had,” said Don Thoede, band direc-
tor. "The cold weather really affect-
ed the tuning of the instruments.
“In addition to that, when your
lips are cold and your fingers can’t
move, very little music comes out of
the horn. Then, of course, the kids
have to control their excitement.
When they get on the field in these
large stadiums, look up at the crowd
and try to find Mom, they get
excited.
“If they don’t stay IbcuBft., and
concentrate on what they are about
to do, their performance will suffer.
Add cold weather to that, and you
are in for some potentially serious
problems.”
Jason 0. Whitney, drum major of
the Clifton band, said, “I had chills
on me several Mines during our per-
formance, and it was not because of
the cold weather, but because the
band sounded so good at times.”
Vicki Montes, a French horn play-
er, when asked how she felt about
the performance, said, “It really felt
good. It was our best marching per-
formance this year."
Laura Neese, a freshman clarinet
player, said, “I actually marched
See CONTEST, Page 8A
STATE BOUND - The Clifton High School
Band, under the direction of Don Thoede, won
"Area” marching competition Saturday and will
now advance to the State level. This performance
is from Saturday’s contest. For more informa-
tion, read related stories.
Council Favors County As Leader In
Economic Development Loan Plan
By WILLIAM T. IORDAN
CLIFTON RECORD ASSOCIATE EDITOR
CLIFTON — The City Council has
decided that it would be more effec-
tive for Bosque County, rather than
the city, to play the leadership role
in applying for area economic de-
velopment loans or grants. At a spe-
cial meeting Oct. 29, the Council
pledged the city’s full support in
such undertakings.
Mayor Pro Tern Mary Sue
Crawson said that she believed that
such efforts would carry “more clout
at the state level if county-
sponsored.”
Her colleagues all agreed, with
Alderman James M. Heid adding,
“We need to show the county all the
support we can. We need to let it
know that the city wants to help
any way it can.”
Alderman Ron Turner concurred
that it would be more advantageous
from an economic development
standpoint if loan or grant applica-
tions were handled on a county,
rather than a city, level.
Mayor Paul Hollingsworth said
that the city would advise of the
county of the decision, adding,
“We’ll give support in any way we
can."
In other matters, during general
discussion, City Secretary/Treas-
urer M.E. (Betty) Barron informed
the Council that Billy E. Kirby had
advised that his schedule would pre
yent him from accepting another
term on the Bosque County Central
Appraisal District Board of Direc-
tors. City Secretary Barron said
that the Clifton Independent School
See CITY, Page 2A
AWAITING THE PITCH — The expressions of held recently at the elemetary school. According
these spectators and the confidence of the toss- to PTO officials, the fund-raiser was a big
er are revealed at this wet-sponge throw event success,
during the annual Clifton PTO Harvest Festival
-Stall Photo By Lynns Dahl
Lack Of Federal Funds Delays
Contract-Letting For 2 Bridges
Receiving Of Bids Moved from December
By WILLIAM T. JORDAN
CLIFTON RECORD ASSOCIATE EDITOR
MERIDIAN - Unavailability of
federal money has caused the Texas
Department of Transportation to de-
lay receiving bids for constructing
bridges in Precincts 3 and 4. The
department had planned to accept
bids next month for two new struc-
tures, whose erection had been
authorized about two years ago.
Bosque County Commissioners’
Court was told at its Oct. 28 session
by a TDT official that federal funds
which had been in the program are
no longer available. Randy Speer,
assistant right-of-way supervisor for
TDT’s Waco office, said that his
department is awaiting Congres-
sional approval of additional
financing.
The proposed Precinct 3 bridge
will span the North Bosque River
on County Road 174, outside of Val-
ley Mills. It will cost an estimated
$688,276.09, including $36,789.43
for professional engineering ex-
penses.
The Old Iron Bridge, which has a
weight limit of 5,000 pounds, will
stay in use until its replacement is
ready. Earlier, Commissioners’
Court had voted unanimously to
preserve and maintain the present
bridge, which is located on what
used to be the main road between
Clifton and Valley Mills, because of
historical importance
The second proposed structure,
a new Meridian Creek Bridge in
Precinct 4, will be situated on
County Road 111 on a gravel road
north of Cranfills Gap, near State
Highway 22. Since the present
Meridian Creek bridge is regarded
as without historical significance, it
will be dismantled when the new
structure is ready for traffic.
Included in the total cost of
$240,737.30 for the new Meridian
Creek Bridge will be $27,090.43 for
professional engineering expenses.
Eighty percent of the cost of both
new bridges will be paid by the fed-
eral government. The county will be
responsible for the remaining 20
percent, securing appraisals, acquir-
ing rights-of-way, removing utility
obstructions, and, since it will own
the roadways and bridges, main-
taining them after construction.
Bosque County’s share of the
Precinct .3 bridge cost is
$137,655.22. Its portion of expense
See BRIDGES, Page 3A
Modifications In Works
For Bosque County Jail
Go Texan Fun Day Saturday
County Approves $.2687
Per $100 Ad Valorem Tax
By WILLIAM T. IORDAN
CLIFTON RECORD ASSOCIATE EDITOR
MERIDIAN — Bosque County
Commissioners’ Court unanimous-
ly adopted a 1991 ad valorem tax
rate of $.2687 per $100 assessed
valuation Oct. 28. The figure is
$.0295 higher than 1990’s $.2392.
Commissioners’ Court unani-
mously approved a 1991-92 county
budget of $3,829,803.58 on Sept. 30.
That figure is $25,140.15 below
1990-91's initially budgeted ex-
pense total of $3,854,943.73.
For the 1991-92 fiscal year, which
began Oct. 1, the county anticipates
revenue of $3,121,145.56. It began
the new financial period with an es-
timated $900,000 in carryover
funds.
IREDELL — The 1991 Go Texan
Fun Day will be held in Iredell this
Saturday, Nov. 9, and will coincide
with the annual Bosque County
Hay Show.
Only Bosque County residents are
eligible to participate in the Go Tex-
an events.
The schedule of events for the
day’s activities includes:
• Friday, Nov. 8, 6 p.m. or
after—Barbecue check-in; 10 lb.
fresh brisket.
• Saturday, 9 a.m.—Horseshoe
pitching (doubles) men, women,
boys, and girls divisions.
• 9 a.m.—Country horseshoe
pitch.
• 10-11 a.m.—Quilt check-in.
• 12 Noon—Lunch served on
grounds.
• 1 p.m.—Washer pitching (dou-
bles), junior pitching; ladies’ hay
hauling.
• 3 p.m.—Men’s hay hauling.
• 3:30 p.m.—Judging barbecue
competition.
• 5 p.m.—Barbecue dinner and
presentation of trophies.
• 6 p.m.—Bosque County Hay
Show.
All winners compete against
other counties at the Houston Fair
and Rodeo to earn a $2,000 scholar-
ship for a Bosque County students.
Last year’s award went to Darbi
Bice of Meridian.
According to Bosque County
promoters, “It is very important for
our county to compete at the Go
Texan Fun Days in Houston at the
Astrodome. Come out and support
our Bosque County kids.”
For more information, contact
E.J. Belvin at 675-3109 from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. or after 6 p.m. at 675-6200.
By WILLIAM T. IORDAN
CLIFTON RECORD ASSOCIATE EDITOR
MERIDIAN - Some modifica-
tions are ahead for the Bosque
County Jail. Sheriff Dewell R.
Harper presented recommendations
to Commissioners’ Court Oct. 28
which would affect the jail’s inmate
telephone facilities, the building’s
layout, and the sheriff’s depart
ment’s preparations for serving as
a base for the 9-1-1 emergency tele-
phone system, when it begins oper-
ations in April.
Commissioners’ Court gave
County Judge Ernest W. Reinke,
Jr.; Sheriff Harper, and County At-
torney B.J. Shepherd authority to
make an agreement with a Houston
firm, Telematic of Texas, Inc., to
take over operations of the special
inmate telephone system at the jaiL
Peter Meitzner, who represented
the company at the court session,
said that the county could receive
a 2Q percent commission on collect
calls made by prisoners.
Sheriff Harper maintained that
commission payment terms are not
being met by the present supplier.
The contract with that firm was
signed in November, 1989, by then
Sheriff Denny H. Proffitt.
The court also authorized Judge
Reinke to confer with architects on
other changes proposed by Sheriff
Harper. The sheriff said that a pro-
tected drive-through sally port
would be desirable for unloading
prisoners for security reasons.
Sheriff Harper declared that there
was also a need to provide adequate
space and facilities for the ap-
proaching 9-1-4 emergency tele-
phone system.
Judge Reinke said that profes-
sional architectural assistance
would be needed in planning pro-
posed changes. The judge will sup-
ply the information to the court
when it has been obtained, with
construction bids likely to be sought
later.
The commissioners also decided to
determine if grading would help
protect the sheriffs department
building in case of future flooding.
Other Business
In other matters, Commissioners'
See COURT, Page SA
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