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DINNER FOR TWO — Lakehaven B&B and Fine Dining Club as rep-
resented by chef Danell Riley (left) and owners Elmer and Jo Ann
Mulhausen donated dinner for two to the auction at the annual Clifton
Chamber of Commerce Banquet, as represented by (center, right) Ray-
mond Zuehlke, president. Banquet tickets are still on sale for the Feb.
7event. Staff Photo By Nathan Diebenow
• BANQUET
Continued From Page One
banquet attendees,” said Banquet
Chairman Renee Kettler. The
menu will include:
• “From Her Lady's Garden” —
Freshly picked tossed green sallat
tsalad).
• “From Our Lord's Country-
side” — Honey-glazed ham with
pineapple garnish, smoked pork
loin encrusted with savory spices,
and wild Cornish hens seasoned
with choice herbs.
• “From the Peasant’s Field” —
Corn on the cob bathed in freshly
churned butter, and red-skinned
potatoes seasoned to perfection
with onions and bacon.
• “From The Maiden’s Kitchen”
— Fresh loaves of stone-baked
wheat bread.
• “And For Dessert” —
Strawberry shortcake and
peach cobbler with whipped
topping and garnished with
fresh fruit.
• “From The Drink Wench” —
Freshly brewed teas and coffee.
At 8 p.m., the night’s program,
featuring awards presentations
and culminating in a live auction
with auctioneer Tom Henderson
gets under way.
Remaining tickets are still
priced at $20 per person, and are
available at the Chamber office.
For more information about the
banquet, contact the Chamber of-
fice at (254) 675-3720, toll-free at 1-
800-344-3720, or via e-mail (clifton.
chambers htcomp.net).
• COUNCIL
Continued From Page One
a car had driven in to the ditch, the
car would have submerged, and
people would have drowned,” said
Golden. “Now the road is flattened
off, and nobody is going to drive off
into seven to eight feet of water.”
The Bergmans had previously
approached the council with the
same concern and heard the same
explanation, but disagreed with
the city staff, insisting that the
most recent pools of wafer in their
yard gathered due to the new in-
tersection.
“We’re looking at two different
floodplains,” said Vern Bergman.
Mayor W. Leon Smith said that
he drove the streets during the
last heavy rain. He explained that
the last surge of water was caused
by a large amount of rainfall in a
short amount of time— about
three inches of rain in 30 minutes.
He also said that there were other
places in town, like on Ave. 6 and
Hwy 219, where water stood for a
least a foot on the ground.
Mayor Smith admitted that the
city has drainage problems and
suggested that the council con-
sider an engineering study to de-
termine how additional tributaries
might be added or other solutions
might be created to reduce the
amount water flowing dpwn the
ones currently in place. This, he
said, could perhaps relieve some
fo the flooding problems in the
long term.
The rest of the council ex-
pressed their concerns and sym-
pathies with the Bergmans, and
one alderman and a city staff
member said that they also expe-
rienced water threatening their
home in different parts of the city
from the last heavy rain, as well.
“I know there’s more run-off
than ever before,” said Alderman
David Anderson. “Five years ago,
even 10 years ago, how often did
you hear about flash flood warn
ings? Not very often.”
Alderman Anderson added that
the city cannot legally build any-
thing, like the Bergman's pro-
posed wall, on private property.
CEDC Contracts
Although no action was taken,
the consensus of the council was
positive in regard to the City of
Clifton Economic Development
Corporation’s three proposed
projects: EDC website develop-
ment by Promit, Inc.; a business
recruitment plan with TBSI Con-
sulting of Waco; and an economic
development contract with the
Clifton Chamber of Commerce.
“We probably ought to be send-
ing these to public hearing by the
definition of ‘projects,’ but these
aren’t true projects in the sense
that somebody has come, asking
us for money, and we’re running
through the approval process,”
said Carl Brul, president of the
CEDC.
After speaking with Mayor
Smith earlier in the day, President
Brul explained that he would
speak with the city attorney to de-
termine the legality by which the
EDC can administer projects and
contracts without the city council’s
approval, as well as the
corporation’s budget constraints.
None of the aldermen ques-
tioned any of the projects, except
for the website. President Brul
said that the website's intention is
to act as a “shell” under which the
entire community falls, whereby
creating a place for businesses
and organizations to display their
information in one central loca-
tion. This singular destination
would also eliminate confusion
and duplication of efforts and
make maintanence easier, he
added.
The whole production package,
including a 15-to 30-second video
of Clifton, will cost $3,400. Aider-
man Anderson asked if it would be
more cost effective to keep using
the city's existing domain through
the Clifton Main Street’s contract
with Promit because of the volume
of ‘hits’ it receives from the pub-
lic. Brul replied that he would re-
search the alderman's suggestion.
Mayor Smith encouraged Presi-
dent Brul to continue to inform the
council of the EDC’s activities on
these matters.
City Pound Policy
City Administrator Golden an-
nounced that the state health de-
partment will be enforcing its
requirements for city pound im-
provements by Jan. 1, 2005.
Golden said the city is going to
have to upgrade its own animal
control facility, and must coordi-
nate with Bosque Animal Rescue
Kennels, Inc. to relieve the city
pound of its periodic feral animal
overflows.
Along a similar note, Whitney
Smith asked the council if there
are policies for the city to inform
the public about animals at the
pound and for taking care of the
animals in the pound.
Smith was concerned that ani-
mal owners who have animals in
the city pound don’t know to look
for their animals at the city’s
pound and that the city workers
weren’t properly caring for the
animals.
City Administrator Golden re-
plied that if anyone had a missing
animal or had any questions con-
cerning the treatment of the im-
pounded animals, they should
contact the police department or
the City of Clifton.
The city crew members provide
food and water for the animals
during the week, while the police
department does the same on the
weekend, said Clifton Police Chief
Rex Childress.
Softball Tournament
The council approved the pour-
ing of concrete in existing dugouts
on the softball fields at Clifton City
Park and, if determinted to be le-
gal, to place sponsor signs on the
fence around the field for softball
tournaments, the first one of
which is planned for March 6.
Clifton Main Street Director
Damaris Neelley said that the soft-
ball tournaments serve a duo pur-
pose. to increase traffic in town for
businesses and to raise funds to
improve the city park and to one
Auction Block Almost Full For
Chamber Banquet Saturday
CLIFTON — The Clifton Chamber of Commerce Banquet is throw-
ing auctions on Saturday, Feb. 7, and items (gift certificates, tickets,
dinners, trips, jewelry, fine art, and more) are ready to be sold.
All proceeds benefit the Clifton Chamber of Commerce’s activies in
promoting Clifton and its local businesses.
The following is an updated list of donated items on the block.
• Two gift certificate s— Be que Conservatory.
• German silver belt buckli - BJ’s Western Wear.
• One aerial photo withing 10 miles of Clifton Airport — Clifton Aero
and The Clifton Record.
• (2) Two night stay at Gaido’s Seaside Inn.
• Foot massage, manicure, five tans, haircut — Main Place.
• Eureka vaccum cleaner — Leon’s Floor.
• Two metaLstars — Bosque Supply.
• Duncan barbecue pit — Nichols LP Gas.
• (2) Thermo Scan Plus — Goodall-Witcher Healthcare Foundation.
• Two coach tickets on Austin Steam Train.
• Wine basket — Salon 614.
• (3) gift certificates for tax preparation — Taxes & Moore
• Framed print by George Boutwell — Lone Star Classic
• Western basket of goodies — Albrechts.
• Valentine basket from Albrechts.
• Two monogramed polo shirts — Tha Washhouse.
• Black& Decker cordless multitool — Texas/New Mexico Power
Company.
• George Foreman Grill — Texas/New Mexico Power Company.
• DVD player and tub of snacks — First Security State Bank.
• Set of Four Wester White House glasses — Crawford Country Style.
• Two blood pressure monitor kits — Goodall-Witcher Healthcare
Foundation.
• 100 gallon of propane — Star Texas Propane.
• Gold-plated, sterling silber and turquoise jewelry — Little Norse
House B&B.
Framed George Boutwell Print — Thomas and Co., CPA.
Five phone cards — Sprint.
Gift certificate to Cowboy’s Trading Post — Capital Farm Credit.
Ribeye dinner for two at American Legion — American Legion.
One set of magnetic signs — Signature Signs.
Power Tan tanning lotion set — Special FX.
Birthday party for 10 kids — Three Mountain Retreat.
Talking George Bush doll and Crawford paperweight — The Clif-
ton Record.
Professional tooth whitening kit — Clifton Family Dental.
Four gift certficates — Styling Stars Salon.
Gift certificate — Cljfton Shutter Factory.
Lampasas getaway (one night stay in Holiday Inn Express, dinner
for two, and golf for two).
Two weeknight stay — Ann’s House B&B.
60 bags of Lone Star bedding — Clifton Moulding Corp.
Three light tote bags — Cliffview Resort.
Two sports passes — Clifton ISD.
Savings bond — First National Bank Clifton.
Dinner for two — Zur Autobahn.
Assorted goodies basket — Clifton Merchantile.
Black/Decker cordless multi-tool — Keith Hardware.
Oil change — Gloff Motors, Inc.
One-hour massage — Hillcrest Hospital.
Bird feeder and seed — Clifton Reed and Service Center.
Dallas Cowboy football — First Choice Power.
Gift certificate — Chicken Express.
Royal bay bag — Jack of All Trades.
Saturday night buffet for two (3) — Johnny’s Restaurant.
Music box — Bosque Memorial-Museum.
Aerial photo of Conservatory area by Carol Moulton and Tim Talley
Mary Ellen Boren.
Lady Di Beanie Baby — Burnie Dutton.
Wooden Bird House'— Arlene Wohlgemuth.
“Tribute" print by Martin Grelle — First Choice Power.
Savings bond — First National Bank Clifton. /■
Czech Crystal Necklace — Burnie Dutton.
Birthday Party for 10 kids (burgers, fries, drinks) — Sonic.
Dinner for two — Lakehaven B&B and Fine Dining Club.
Tickets/Passes
Movie tickets and assorted goodies — CLIFTEX Theatre.
One-night stay (Friday or Saturday) for two — Hyatt Regency Hous-
ton.
Two adult tickets to State Fair of Texas — State Fair.
Two adult tickets to Buckhorn Saloon and Museum.
Free pass to Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch.
Two one-day passes to Fiesta Texas.
Two breakfast/brunch cruise on Lake Granbury.
Four museum admissions — George Bush Presidential Library
and Museum.
• One mid-week night at Mariposa Ranch B&B in Breham.
day hire a full-time park mainte-
nance worker.
The Clifton Main Street’s soft-
ball committee also proposed or-
ganizing softball tournaments at
Clifton City Park, with the hope of
attracting interest in a softball
league in Clifton.
“Wife survival packets," com
plete with coupons and maps,
would be distributed to the play-
ers’ wives to guide them to vari-
ous shops in Clifton, and the
concession stand would be utilized
by organizations for fund-raising
activities.
“The Main Street board realizes
that this event is not convention-
ally what Main Street is respon-
sible for, but there are needs that
will be met that are associated
with what Main Street is all
about,” reported Neelley. “We
want this to be a positive experi-
ence for the city and everyone in-
volved. We hope that all our
objectives will be accomplished
and goals met.”
Appraisal District
The council nominated Walt
Lewis as its nominee for the
Bosque County Central Appraisal
District Board of Directors. The
board of directors will meet imme-
diately and choose from the list of
nominees received to fill a vacant
seat.
The director seat became avail-
able when it was found that re-
cently elected director, Jim Marco,
was not eligible to serve due to his
present employment at a school,
said a letter from the Bosque
County Central Appraisal District.
Elections
The council approved the call for
the 2004 city council elections on
Saturday, May 15, from 7 a.m. to 7
p.m. The outgoing aldermen in-
clude Kelley Ross, David Ander-
son, and James Corpier.
Early voting by personal ap-
THE WORKS OF BOSQUE COUNTY’S COWBOY ARTISTS, including
(clockwise, from left) Bruce Greene, George Hallmark, Martin Grelle,
and George Boutwell, will be up for auction at the annual Clifton Cham-
ber of Commerce Banquet this Saturday. Feb. 7. This year's banquet is
themed “Chamber of Enchantment,” and yes, that suit of armor is up
for auction, tOO< - Staff Photo By Nathan Diebenow
• Four tickets to Six Flags Over Texas.
• Two tickets to Fort Worth Zoo.
• Two one-year passes to Sea World.
• One night stay at Radison Resort Hill Country — DeeAnna Nichols,
I)DS.
• Four grandstand tickets to Mesquite Championship Rodeo — Mes-
quite Championship Rodeo.
• Two adult/two children passes to Texas Renaissance Festival.
Two tickets To Imax San Antonio.
• Two passes to all Clifton Cub sporting events.
Two tickets to Splashtown San Antonio.
Also included are various cash donations from Vicki Holman Insur-
ance, J.C.’s Place, Clifton Moulding, Bob and Judy Askew. Richard
Lundberg, PC., and Clifton Collison Center.
• RAFFLE
Continued From Page One
have also been aided by a $100 do- metal gray steel frame, front and
nation from the local Sons of the
American Legion chapter.
The Fuji bike features an alumi-
num frame with suspension forks
and an alloy crank, along with alu-
minum waterproof hubs and stain-
less spokes front and rear. The
bike’s suggested retail price is
$309.99.
The BMX bike boats a gun
rear linear pull brakes, and a 3-
piece pad set.
Raffle tickets can be purchased
at Tha Washhouse, T’s Audio, and
from any CVFI) member. The
drawings will be held during the
Saturday, Feb. 21, Chili and Stew
Supper at the Clifton Civic Center.
The bicycles are on display at Tha
Washhouse.
• REALIGNMENT
Continued From Page One
gion III.
The new alignments, estab-
lished by emollment figures sub-
mitted to the UIL by its member
schools in October, will serve as
football and basketball districts
for the next two school years.
Complete details of the realign-
ments as they affect the eight
Bosque County school districts
appear in this issue’s sports sec-
tion.
Sgt. John Spurlock Returns From
2003 Overseas Deployment
pearance will be conducted each
weekday at 403 W. Third Street in
Clifton between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. beginning on April 28 and
May 11.
Applications for ballots by mail
must be received no later than the
close of business on Friday, May
7.
Miscellany
The council approved the 2004
Main Street Board of Directors,
who are as follows: Kathy Wilson,
chairman; Brenda Eubanks; vice-
chairman; Katherine Tucker, sec-
retary/treasurer; Martha Chaney;
Nathan Diebenow; Lee Ann
Donner; Janie Greene; Kelly Ross;
Jamie Wilcox; and Julie Conley,
advisor.
Reports
City Administrator Golden re-
ported that the mayor and himself
are continuing discussions with
the City of Meridian and the Bra-
zos River Authority that are ex-
pected to result in the Meridian
pipeline project coming online
around 2006.
No additional funds are ex-
pected to be needed beyond the
grant funds and allocated local
match in either city to complete
the Meridian pipeline. According
to Golden’s report, other agree-
ments with Valley Mills or the
community systems, if any, will be
independently financed by the
partners or through the appropri-
ate rate source.
The report also mentioned that
equipment funded by the Home-
land Security grant continues to
trickle into city hall; that the city
is participating in a hazard mitiga-
tion planning process in order to
remain eligable for disaster grant
relief assistance; and that Clifton
is in line to receive about $34,000
in new Homeland Security funding
this year, depending on the out-
come of HOTCOG’s executive
WAYNESVILLE, Mo. — Army
Reserve Sgt. John M. Spurlock
has returned to the 7227th Blood
Donor Center at Fort Leonard
Wood, Waynesville, Mo., after be-
ing deployed overseas in support
.of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Enduring Freedom is the official
name given to antiterrorism mili-
tary operations involving U.S.
troops and allied coalition part-
ners. Reserve component mem-
bers from all branches of the U.S.
Armed Forces have been mobi-
lized, activated, and deployed
along with active-duty members to
support the war against global ter-
rorism.
Mission objectives encompass
combating the international ter-
rorist network or regime forces
outside the borders of the United
States. U.S. troops serve in South
Asia, the Arabian peninsula, is-
board.
CEDC President Brul reported
that the final contract detailing the
grant amount for the Best West-
ern Motel and its conditions will be
signed next week.
Also, the city crews are in the
process of installing utility service
pipes to the are on which the mo-
tel will stand, said Public Works
Director Jim Burch.
lands in the Pacific, and in numer-
ous other countries.
The sergeant is a donor phle-
botomist with eight years of mili-
tary service.
He is the son of Susan Price of
Meridian, and is a 1992 graduate
of Meridian High School.
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