The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, May 26, 2006 Page: 3 of 48
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Friday, May 26, 2006
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• LIBRARY
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a.m. Thursday, June 1, in the Clif-
ton Civic Center Auditorium.
During the puppet show, sum-
mer readers meet a group of neigh-
borhood pets that have started to
get active by starting a basketball
team. Kip Cat, however, has never
played the game, and he thinks he
is all “paws” when trying out for the
team. With the help of a
cheerleading librarian, Kip takes a
“time out” and pauses to read some
books on baseball techniques, and
everyone discovers that the library
is a great place to start when learn-
ing a new sport. A fun ending con-
cludes the show when Kip shoots
“trick shots” as he promotes
sportsmanship to his teammates.
East Texas puppeteers, Ray-
mond Eastman Jr., owner of Pup-
pet Wise Productions, and his
brother Trevor Eastman, will be
giving life and voice to all the char-
acters. The Eastman Brothers
have been performing at Texas
Public Libraries for the past 10
years, and are proud to be a con-
tinued part of the Nellie Pederson
Civic Library’s Summer Reading
Club.
For more information about the
library and its programs, contact
the library at (254) 675-6495 or by
e-mail <nplib@htcomp.net>, or
visit the website
< www.clifton.lib.tx.us >.
• RELAY
Continued From Page One
will be memorable.
As the relay begins, there will al-
ways be a team member on the
track to symbolize the effort to find
a cure for cancer, one-by-one con-
nected with a team of supporters.
The lighting of the luminareas at
dusk and the words of encourage-
ment and hope from survivors are
sure to provide inspiration for all in
attendance.
Entertainment is planned for
the entire night and features the
H.O.T. line dancers, the GERMS
(a local Clifton group), Mariom
Wallace, The Riffs (a Waco
“Beatles” band), 4th Sunday (lo-
cal Contemporary Christian
band), and Out of the Box (a
band from Meridian).
There will also be games and
food to keep everyone busy, happy,
active, and awake all night.
• WETLANDS
Continued From Page One
the land and would be responsible
for all operation and maintenance
costs. Both the Texas Parks and
Wildlife Department and the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service support
the project.
Wetlands are considered among
the most biologically productive
and diverse ecosystems in the
world and provide a rich environ-
ment that helps to clean up water
and remove pollution naturally. The
purpose of this project is to restore
in-stream aquatic habitats and wet-
land communities to benefit the va-
riety of wildlife species using the
area.
Other benefits at the completed
site include wildlife observation,
fishing, picnics, and general public
use.
• COLLEGE
Continued From Page One
through Wednesday, May 22-24, at
the Hillsboro campus, or by calling
to get a “Time Card” and going to
the campus to complete the regis-
tration.
Hill College also will offer a vari-
ety of continuing education classes
beginning in June in Clifton. Reg-
istration time and dates will be an-
nounced later. These courses will
include:
• Basic Internet (beginners)
— at Hill College Nursing Build-
ing.
• Culinary Arts — in Clifton Civic
Center.
• Digital Photography — at Hill
College Nursing Building.
• English As A Foreign Lan-
guage - at Clifton High School.
• Genealogy - at CHS.
• Intermediate Computers - at
CHS
• Microsoft Word — at Hill Col-
lege Nursing Building.
For more information about any
of these courses, contact the Hill
College office in Clifton at (254) 675-
6611 or call the Admission office in
Hillsboro at (254) 582 5195.
Flags Ordered Lowered In
Memory Of Lloyd Bentsen
AUSTIN - Governor Rick Perry has ordered flags
at state buildings to be flown at half-staff for five days
in memory of Lloyd Bentsen, who represented Texas
in the U.S. House of Representatives for six years and
in the U.S. Senate for 22 years.
“Today we mourn the loss of a war hero and
true Texas leader who earned the respect of the
nation with his dedication to public service,”
Perry said. “Anita and I extend prayers of com-
fort to his family in their time of grief, and urge
all Texans to remember and honor his life of ser-
vice.”
Flags will also be flown at half-staff on the day of his
burial services.
TAKING THEIR OATHS OF OFFICE on Wednesday, May 17, were (from
left) Greg Gloff and Kenneth Lowrance, winners of the recent election
for two seats on the Clifton Independent School District's Board of Trust-
ees. Lowrance, who was selected to serve the board as vice-president,
pulled 446 votes to win re-election, while Gloff garnered 411 votes to
win his first seat on the board. Incumbent Ronnie Massey failed in his
re-election bid. In all, 537 voters cast ballots in the elections. In addi-
tion to Lowrance’s selection as vice-president, President John Erickson
and Secretary Larry Musselman retained their posts, all three being
chosen by acclamation. — Staff Photo By David Anderson
Corps wants,” Sheriff Jones said.
The sheriff noted that while dedi-
cated lake deputies taxing the nor-
mal patrol schedules, there are
also other reasons to reject the
contract, including mileage and
wear-and-tear on patrol vehicles as
well as rising fuel costs.
“Last year, the county lost
money due to extensive car re-
pairs,” Sheriff Jones reported.
Jones said that while the depu-
ties will no longer provide routine
patrols in the parks, they will as-
sist Lake Whitney park rangers
with any problems they encounter.
“However, my primary concern
is the residents of Bosque County,”
Jones continued.
Jones said one possible solution
would be for the Corps of Engi-
neers to employ county deputies
when off-duty. Those deputies
could cover most of the shifts re-
quired by the Corps without deplet-
ing the county’s normal patrols.
However, no such proposal has
been made to the county as of ear-
lier this week.
Comp Time Reductions
A plan put into place about a half-
year ago by the Sheriff’s Depart-
ment to reduce employees’
compensatory time seems to be
getting the desired effect.
“Overall, we’ve reduced comp
time by about 40 percent from the
totals six months ago when the
program began,” Sheriff Jones told
the court. “The program is a suc-
cess.”
Court members praised the re-
sults, but asked that the program
be re-evaluated in another six
months before a decision to make
it permanent is reached and the
program is added to the county’s
personnel policies.
Change Made In Historical
Commission Leadership
The court approved recommen-
dations to accept the resignation of
Bosque County Historical Com-
mission Chairman Jo Meyer and to
appoint Allen and Betty Johannes
to succeed Meyer as co-chairs.
In a letter to the court, Meyer
said she is resigning due to the pro-
longed illness of her husband, but
also asked that she remain a mem-
ber of the commission.
“The Johanneses have done a
superb job this year, carrying out
the duties as co-chairmen. The
commission needs the permanent
co-chairmanship with the author-
ity they need. The commission is
made up of very special people, so
keep up the good work and support
all of the projects under way,”
Meyer wrote.
The court accepted the resigna-
tion “with deep regret,” and ap-
proved the appointment of the
co-chairs.
Changes To Indigent
Healthcare Program Okayed
The court unanimously ap-
proved several changes to the
county’s indigent healthcare pro-
gram, as recommended by County
Coordinator Peggy Keen.
“A lot of counties are making
similar changes. The program is
mandated by the state, but it is be-
ing abused,” Keen said. She be-
lieves the changes will help curb
some of that abuse.
• COURT
Continued From Page One
Changes include assigning cli-
ents a primary care physician. Ser-
Auction Sale
Every Wednesday
Clifton, Texas
675-8657
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2006..........HEAD COUNT 990
Steers—No. 1 Medium Flesh: 200-300 lb. $150-185.300-400 lb. $130-156.400-500
lb. $117-137.500-600 lb. $110-133.600-700 lb. $100-119.
Heifers—No. 1 Medium Flesh: 200-300 lb. $125-155.300-400 lb. $120-140.400-500
lb. $115-135. 500-600 lb. $105-128.600-700 lb. $95-108.
Cow&CaH Pair*: Young: No Test. Older: No Test.
Choice Bred Cows: Young: No Test. Older: No Test.
Packer Cows: High Yielding: $45-51. Fat Cows: $44-48. Low Yielding: $37-45. Old &
Shelley: $30-37.
Packer Bulls: High Yielding: $52-63.
Stocker Steers: Steady. Feeder Steers: $2 Higher. Stocker Heifers: Steady. Feeder
Heifers: $1 Higher. Packer Cows: $2 Lower. Packer Bulls: $2 lower.
SPECIAL CONSIGNMENT - MAY 31 ST!!
50 hd. 3-6 yr. old crossbred pairs. Cows are Brangus
influenced. Calves are out of Brangus & Charlais Bulls.
Access the Market Report at www.cliftonlivestock.com
vices, including clinical, hospital,
emergency room, lab, and other
services, will not be paid unless
they are referred directly by the
PCP Payments for hospitalization
due to alcohol or drug abuse or
overdose will be denied.
Beginning June 1, a valid So-
cial Security number and/or
proof of citizenship will be re-
quired for all applicants. Keen
said possession of a Social Secu-
rity card will not be enough, that
numbers will be verified.
Also, beginning June 1, an ex-
tensive list of prescription drugs
will no longer be covered by the
local program. These include
most regulated pain medica-
tions, lifestyle drugs (erectile
dysfunction drugs, nicotine
patches, sleep aids, etc.), and
psychotropic drugs.
“The county IHC program is
responsible only for the medical
needs of its clients,” Keen ex-
plained in the proposal present-
ing the changes. “All mental
health needs must be addressed
by the local MHMR agencies
and/or psychiatrists.”
Keen’s proposed changes,
unanimously approved by the
court, also strongly urge physi-
cians to prescribe generic drugs
only due to the expense related
to name-brand prescriptions.
“We want to make the best
use of the county funds so that
the maximum number of
Bosque County clients may be
served,” Keen concluded.
Speed Limit Proposed
Pet. 1 Commissioner Kent
Harbison proposed a 15 mile-
per-hour speed limit in the La-
guna Park/West Shore Area.
The limit, if approved, will ap-
ply to a portion of County Road
1768.
The proposal will be adver-
tised, and discussed in an up-
coming court meeting, prior to
a decision on the speed limit.
Miscellany
The court approved installa-
tion of buried communications
cable along the right-of-way of
County Road 4190, and okayed
placement of utility lines, pipes,
conduits, etc., within the right-
of-way of CR 2700.
Lucy Bishop was approved as
a reappointment to serve as the
Section 8 Housing local opera-
tor for Bosque County.
The court approved Scott Oil
Company to supply fuel to Pre-
cincts 1 and 2, and will deter-
mine whether the company will
service the other two precincts
as well. Other proposals for cold
mix and paving oils were tabled.
Also tabled was any action on
the county’s retirement plan
through the Texas County and
District Retirement System.
The court will review the plan,
which has been in effect without
changes for at least 10 years,
before taking action.
Certificates of completion of
continuing education for County
Auditor Jane Murphey and Assis-
tant Auditor Debbie Kibler were
received and filed by the court.
The court approved payment of
claims, salaries, and wages
against county and precinct funds,
and okayed several line item
transfers.
The next meetings of the court
are set for Mondays, June 12 and
June 26, at 9 a m., in the first-floor
meeting room of the Bosque
County Collection in Meridian.
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Smith, W. Leon. The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, May 26, 2006, newspaper, May 26, 2006; Clifton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth789122/m1/3/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Nellie Pederson Civic Library.