The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 43, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 25, 2006 Page: 15 of 28
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Wednesday, Oct. 25,2006
The Clifton Record
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Krystal Fox Completes
Army Combat Training
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Army
Pfc. Krystal N. Fox has gradu-
ated from basic combat training
at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of
training, the soldier studied the
Army mission, history, tradi-
tion, and core values, physical
fitness, and received instruc-
tion and practice in basic com-
bat skills, military weapons,
chemical warfare, and bayonet
training, drill and ceremony,
marching, rifle marksmanship,
armed and unarmed combat,
map reading, field tactics, military
courtesy, military justice system,
basic first aid, foot marches, and
field training exercises.
She is the daughter of Chris
and Kay of Clifton, and is a 2001
graduate of Clifton High School.
Clerk’s Office Details Info
Pertaining To Early Voting
MERIDIAN — Time is short
for requesting a ballot by mail
for the Tuesday, Nov. 7, general
election—the deadline is Tues-
day, Oct. 31.
“This means that the request
must by received by mail, fax,
or commercial carrier in our
office on that date,” said County
Cleric Betty Outlaw. “The only
way we can accept an applica-
tion for a ballot by mail that is
‘walked in’ after Monday, Oct.
23, is if someone other than the
voter brings it in. In other
words, if the voter can bring in
the request, the voter can go
ahead and vote early in per-
son.”
The new AutoMark elec-
tronic balloting machines will
be available at the early voting
in person location — the
Bosque County Clerk’s office,
located at 104 West Morgan in
Meridian.
“There are some misunder-
standings concerning the func-
Massive Monarch
Migration Pushes
Through Texas
AUSTIN — The cold front
that blew through Texas on
Friday, Oct. 13, pushed many
thousands of monarch but-
terflies south towards their
overwintering destination in
central Mexico.
The monarch butterflies
were initially reported from
a wide band stretching from
Sonora to Somerville Lake.
Since then, scientists say
butterflies have been pour-
ing through Del Rio and
Eagle Pass where one ob-
server estimated 500 mi-
grating monarchs per
minute. The butterflies are
best seen by using binocu-
lars as monarchs frequently
migrate at higher than 1,000
feet above the earth.
The annual monarch
population benchmark is de-
termined by the amount of
forest acreage the butter-
flies occupy on their over-
wintering grounds in
Michoacan, Mexico each De-
cember.
For more information on mon-
arch butterflies, see the website
<www.monarchwatch.org>.
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tiori of this machine,” Outlaw
reported. “It does not count any
votes. It only marks the ballot
for anyone who has difficulty
marking the ballot without as-
sistance,” she explained.
Outlaw said the machine can
enlarge the ballot, allow
changes, prevent over-votes,
alert the voter to under-votes,
and has an audio feature that
reads the ballot and instruc-
tions to the voter, if needed.
Only after the voter is satisfied
with the selections does it print
the ballot.
“The voter then looks at the
printed ballot and puts it in the
Food Safety Is Top Priority For Dairy Producers
dairy supply begins
with the dairy farmer,
who takes extremely
seriously his responsi-
bility to provide a safe
and secure food supply.
Farmers desire to do
their job well. But the
herd and the farm are
also a significant in-
John Cowan vestment and a source
use of health concerns. of livelihood. Therefore, farm-
By John Cowan
SPECIAL TO THE RECORD
Our country has the
safest food supply in
the world, but in re-
cent weeks some con-
sumers have become
alarmed after a num-
ber of food products
have been pulled from
grocery store shelves
because of health com
In the wake of these re-
ports, dairymen want to reas-
sure consumers that they do
not have to worry about the
safety of Texas-produced milk
and other daily products.
Milk and dairy products are
among the safest and most
highly regulated foods avail-
able to consumers. Dairy
farms and processing plants
must meet stringent safety
requirements and are in-
spected regularly by federal,
state and local officials.
But work to ensure a safe
ers want to make sure their
herd is healthy and their prod-
uct is safe and of the highest
quality
Milk safety starts with the
cow herself. State importation
rules guard against the out-
break of tuberculosis and other
diseases on the farm. Strict
standards govern how the herd
is housed and what it’s fed.
The herd receives regular
medical care, including peri-
odic check-ups, vaccinations
and treatment by trained vet-
erinarians. Illnesses or other
problems are quickly diag-
nosed and addressed before
other cows are affected or the
food supply is compromised.
Vigilance continues in the
milking bam, which must meet
strict sanitation standards and
pass regular health inspec-
tions. A cow’s udder is disin-
fected prior to each time she
is milked, and milking equip-
ment is thoroughly cleaned
both before and after each use.
The milk is taken directly from
the cow and placed into a re-
frigerated holding tank to pre-
serve both freshness and
ensure its safety.
From the time the milk
leaves the cow until it is finally
bottled, the milk undergoes
pasteurization and other pro-
cesses designed to kill bacte-
ria and protect quality. It is
repeatedly and rigorously
tested and monitored.
While most food safety mea-
sures have been in place for years,
farmers now also focus on the
security of the milk supply.
Since the events of Sept. 11,
2001, the dairy industry has
been working closely with gov-
ernment agencies, including
the U.S. Department of Home-
land Security, to safeguard the
milk supply from a variety of
possible threats.
The industry has adopted
measures to secure both the
milk supply and the process-
ing facilities. And on the farm,
dairy producers are more vigi-
lant than ever about monitor-
ing access to the farm, its
facilities and the herd.
Milk and dairy products
have been a vital part of the
American diet for genera-
tions. And generations of
dairy farmers have made sure
the food they produce is both
healthy and safe. Today’s
dairy farmers, more than ever,
are committed to continuing
that tradition.
ballot box, if satisfied. If not, the
voter can receive up to two
more ballots after turning in
the spoiled ballot to the judge,”
Outlaw said. “Anyone can, but
no one must use the
Automark.”
The old procedures for assis-
tance are also still in place. The
voter can bring an assistant,
ask the judge for assistance, or
even have curb-side voting.
Important Dates
• Early Voting in Person at
County Clerk’s office, Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
through Friday, Nov. 3.
• Tuesday, Oct. 31 — Last day
for Clerk's office to receive ap-
plication for Ballot by Mail
• Tuesday, Nov. 7 — Election
Day: all 16 polling locations will
be open from 7 a m. to 7 p.m.
“If you have any questions,
please call soon (254-435-2201)
so we can help you be able to
cast your vote as easily as pos-
sible,” Outlaw concluded.
In Session
Local government meetings calen-
dar:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• City of Clifton Economic Development
Corporation Board of Directors
Tuesday, Oct. 24,7 p.m.
Civic Center/Council Chambers
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
• Bosque County Commissioners’ Court
Monday, Nov. 6, 9 a.m.
Bosque Collection, Meridian
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
• Bosque County Commissioners' Court
Monday, Nov. 13,9 a.m.
Bosque Collection, Meridian
CITY COUNCIL
• City of Clifton City Council
Monday, Nov. 6,1 p.m.
Civic Center/Council Chambers
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Smith, W. Leon. The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 43, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 25, 2006, newspaper, October 25, 2006; Clifton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth791291/m1/15/: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Nellie Pederson Civic Library.