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VOL. 105, NO. 64 - FRIDAY, AUG. 11,2000
WILKERSON’S ALAMO FORTRESS — Howard Wilkerson is constructing his dream home — a replica of the Alamo sitting on the plains of Bosque County east of Womack, with the addition of parts an English castle fortress.
Staff Photo By Carol Moulton
Man Building Replita Of Alamo Near Clifton
Wilkerson Building His Dream—Alamo, English Fortress In Bosgue County
By Carol Mom .ton
FEATURES EDITOR
WOMACK — On the high plains
east of Womack, Howard Wilkerson
is building his dream — a combi
nation of the Alamo and an English
fortress.
“It's different!" He said, when
asked why he was building it.
“I love that style of architecture,"
Wilkerson said, speaking of the
Alamo. "And the Alamo portrays all
the dreams and aspirations of the
State of Texas."
The English castle fortress addi
tions grew from his more recent
studies of his own heritage.
The construction is taking place
around the home where he and his
wife, Marcella, reside.
Wilkerson was born and raised in
Bellmead, and graduated from Pre-
Vet School at Texas A&M Univer
sity.
“For years we lived in Califor-
nia,” Wilkerson said. “I was a ranch
manager, a teacher, and a general
contractor while I was out there.
When I retired, we came home, and
found Bosque County."
The Wilkersons moved to the
home at Womack five years ago.
“I think he has been planning the
construction since he was a kid,”
said his wife, Marcella. "He began
• See ALAMO, Page 11
Clifton Volunteer Fire Department Still
Seeking Sponsors To Equip New Pumper
By Carol Moliton
FEATURES EDITOR
CLIFTON — In recent months,
Clifton City Council gave approval
to pursue the necessary avenues of
acquisition for a new Class A
pumper fire engine for the Clifton
Volunteer Fire Department. In a
deal struck between the CVFD and
the City, the fire department will be
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SONS OF HERMANN PRESENTS DONATION - Following a fi*h fry
dinner held July 8 at Womack Hall by at the Sons of Hermann Lodge 135
to benefit the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department, along with a $500 match-
ing funds donated by the Sons of Hermann Grand Lodge. David Conrad
(right) presented a donation of $2,028 65 to Fire Chief Russell Jenkins
oa Monday Aug 7 The Contender Plus Sponsor donation will be used
towards equipment for the new Class A pumper fire engine
Sta* PNtfc By Caro' Moui*or
Clifton, Valley Mills
Schools Open Monday
Wednesday. Aug 16 — C ranfills
Gap ISD and Morgan ISD
For more information, contact
the individual schools at the follow
ing numbers
Iredell - 364 2411
Meridian - 435 2081
Walnut Springs — 797-2191
Clifton - 675-2827
Valiev Mills - 932 5210
Kopperl - 889-3502
Cranfills Gap - 597 2225
Morgan - 635-2311
Bv Caroi Moil TON
FEATURES EDITOR
CLIFTON - Bosque County-
school in Iredell. Meridian, and
Walnut Springs began the 2000-01
school year this week, with the
other five school districts slating
opening days next week
Other opening days are as fol
lows <by date )
Monday. .Aug 14 — Clifton ISD
and Valley MiUs ISD
Tuesday Aug. 15— Kopperl ISO
responsible for all of the equipment and donations toward the $35,000
for the truck, while the City will equipment cost. Already, some
purchase the new fire engine. sponsorships have been made by
This means the fire department private individuals, civic organiza
will have to purchase the hoses, tions, and business who see the
nozzles, breathing air packs, pike benefits this will bring to the city,
poles, flash lights, and other equip Sponsorships and donations, at
ment for the truck. These are the certain levels, will be recognized by
vital tools the firefighters need to the CVFD through the local media
perform their life and property sav and sponsors will receive a certifi
ing jobs. Total cost of the items to cate of appreciation as a “Con
outfit the new engine will be ap tender Sponsor" or a “Contender
proximatelv $35,000 Plus Sponsor,” to show and be seen
The Clifton Volunteer Fire De as a caring member of the commu
partment is seeking sponsorships • See PUMPER. Page 2
Open House, Dedication Set
Tonight at Clifton Schools
CLIFTON - Clifton Elemen Tbacher Organization and Volunteers
tarv School and Clifton Interme in Public Schools will be on campus
diate School will host to distribute information of programs
Back To School 2000 on Fritav and activities scheduled during the
Aug. 11. from 3:30 to 5 p m Par coming school year
ents will have the opportunity to A dedication ceremony will be
meet the students' teachers and held at 5 p m.. for ‘he Parent Ac
deliver school supplies to the tivity Room, located in the old li
classroom brary on the elementary school
Representatives from the I'arent campis
Lamp Post Dedication,
Plaza Nights Concert
Set Saturday, Aug. 19
Bv I) win Anderson helped make the renovations to the
Clifton record CITY editor 200 block of North Avenue D. as well
CLIFTON - Clifton Main Street as lamp posts throughout the area
and aspects such as the park
benches in Heritage Plaza, too."
said a Main Street spokesman
"Please make plans to attend this
memorable event '
The ceremony is scheduled to be
gin at 7:30 p m., and will be held in
the Veterans of Foreign Wars post
home located at 215 North Avenue
D in Clifton
The lamp posts, paver bricks,
benches, and other accouterments
connected with the Main Street
project have been made possible in
• See LAMP POSTS. Page 2
has planned an evening
of celebration Satur
day. Aug 19. honoring
those who have
made the recent
batch of historic
lamp posts possible
throughout the down
town area as well as
other items involved in
the most recent beau-
tification projects
•We will be honoring
all the people and orga
nizations who have
BOWHUNTER ASSOCIATION GEARING UP — During a program at the
Clifton Lions Club on Tuesday, (from left) Robert Hoague and Brent Jones
president of the Bosque Bowhunter Association, discussed compound
bows, the five-star range the association plans to build, youth training
camps, and the association's three upcoming competitions slated in Au-
gust and September, sia« pnoto By caroi vouiton
Can Collection Grounded
For Bowhunters’ Kids Camp
Bv Cvroi Mm i ton
FEATURES editor
CLIFTON — During a program
on the Bosque Bowhunter Associa
tion at the Clifton Lions Club on
Tuesday. Brent Jones, association
president, said "not one business
has contacted us about setting up
a can collection at their place of
business."
“We are trying to use the alumi-
num can collection to raise the
funds that will be used to begin
hosting a camp for local youths.'
said Jones “One of the things that
proceeds from the cans will go to
wards is the purchase of kids' bows
We already have an organization
sponsoring the arrows"
The three-month-old bowhunter
association is growing each month,
with new members signing up at
each of the monthly competitions
the club has hosted Jones noted
that the association will host a tour
nament on Aug. 20. and two more
m September, getting ready for the
fall hunting season
Fbnds will also be raised through
the distribution of hunting videos
that the association is currently-
working on producing
The major project the association
is working on at this time is the lo
cation of land where they can build
a five-star Cedar Ridge Archery
Complex which will consist of a
walk through 3D course. 50 yard
lighted target range, concession
stands, restrooms, club house, pa-
vilion. barbecue pits, a playground
for young kids, and an adequate
parking area for large tourna
ments
During the Lions Club meeting.
Lion Keith Blanton asked the eco
nomic impact that a range would
have on the area In answer. Jones
supplied information from a recent
tournament he attended in Arkan
sas
"There were 2.500 competitors in
my division alone, with over 7.000
competing in the tournament,"
Jones said "When many eontes
tants spend several days in the area
where a shoot is being held, the
economic impact on the area can
be significant If we can get the
range built here, we can host state
and national competitions right
here in Clifton"
Anvone interested in becoming a
• See BOWHUNTERS. Page 2
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