The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 55, Ed. 1 Friday, July 12, 1996 Page: 3 of 17
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Bosque Business Ummte
Sprint Local Companies Simplify
Identity By Modifying Name To ‘Sprint’
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NESTLED M THE HILLS OF BOSQUE COUNTY - Th* perfect get-away is caBed “Bed. No Breakfast “
Owner BM Glass says that afl on* needs for a perfect weekend is to bring food and personal items, the
house, shewn in the background is fuly setup for weekend or week-long visitors.
- Staff Pnoto By C*roi Mount
i brand.
The name change went into effect
Monday, July 8, in IB of 19 Sprint Lo-
cal Division states. Sprint’s Florida op-
erations changed its name May 1.
Sprint’s local telephone operations
currently operate under a variety of
brands, including United Telephone,
Gentd, Central Telephone and Carolina
•COUNCIL
Continued From Pago One
in a position of making the choice at
every accident scene. It also provides
for quick action by the officer when
time is essential, as when a person
involved in the accident is suspected
of being under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs.
The measure passed the Council by
a unanimous vote.
Animal Ordinance Hearings
Separate public hearings on changes
to the City’s animal control audiences
brought only two spectators and no
public comment. Both hearings were
closed without citizen input.
The changes, if enacted, will allow
the City to dispose of an animal if the
animal has been dealt with at least
three times and the owner will not cor
rect the problem.
The changes also allows City officials
to destroy an animal deemed danger-
ous and impounded as a result of an
unprovoked attack. After a timely
hearing, a judge may order the animal
released to the owner, order it to be
tattooed for permanent identification,
or order it destroyed.
“This, in effect, eliminates the ‘one
free bite’ rule,” said the mayor.
Other changes include the raising of
administrative fees to register animals
within the city limits.
Pointing out the problem the city has
with stray animals, Mayor Blum noted
that city employees and police officers
have had to destroy 30 dogs in the first
six months of the year. Three addi-
tional dogs have been disposed of al-
ready this month.
“We hope these two ordinances will
give our police better tools to work
with,” said the mayor.
Farm Tool* Display
Karen Murphy updated the Council
on progress of an antique farm imple-
ments display proposed at the old auc-
tion bam and Little Alamo.
Murphy said that Mary Orbeck has
been in contact with the implements'
owner, Edwin Olsen, who has agreed
to meet with Orbeck later this month.
After the meeting, the farm tools can
begin to be moved to their new homes.
Murphy said that in addition to the
farm implement display, the group she
represents hopes to utilize the grounds
surrounding the two buildings to con-
struct an historic village, and also use
the area for thematic displays.
Council members agreed to work
with Murphy and her group — in par-
ticular, the Clifton Chamber of Com-
merce and Bosque Memorial Museum
— as each phase of the project is ready
for implementation.
Alderman Joe Fry urged Murphy to
allow the Main Street Project to also
get involved. Murphy replied that she
has already spoken with Main Street
Project Manager Damaris Neelley, and
said that Neelley has pledged her
program’s support.
Wastewater Ordinance
Proposed changes to the City’s sewer
and industrial wastes standards ordi-
nance will be sent to a series of public
hearings. The changes are meant to
bring rhe city’s ordinances in compli-
ance with the Federal government’s
Clean Water Act and the General Pre-
treatment Regulations of 40 CFR 403.
The ordinance is based on similar
documents from the Cities of Temple,
Sugarland, and Belton.
Paving Bid Accepted
Bids for paving and repairing of some
sections of city streets were received
from two companies. Bicks Construc-
tion, Inc., of Fort Worth, has awarded
the contract with a low bid of $59,600.
David Campbell, Inc., of Granbury, bid
$70,400. Mayor Blum said that several
other companies showed interest but
did not submit bids.
“This will not fix the streets in the
whole city, but it’s a good start,” said
the mayor.
Alderman James Heid underscored
the importance of having a regular re-
pair schedule so that the condition of
the city streets do not “totally get away
from us." , „
Miscellany
Other action by the Counci) included
approval of resolutions for airport re-
pair work in conjunction with a Texas
Department of Transportation grant,
and acquiring a loan from NationsBank
for continued improvements in the
water distribution system and funding
for the water acquisition project.
The next regular meeting of the
Council is set for Tuesday, Aug. 13, 7
p.m., at City Hall.
Arnold's Country Charm
9SMM02 Blowout Sale
20% • 30% • 40% & 50%
On All Summer Fashions
Month Of July
10% Off Storewide Sale
Featuring Bags, Belts,
Acoeeeoriee by Brighton Sr Janeon, Gifts,
Root Candles, Aromatique Home
Fragrances, Bath Products, Sr Antiques.
Arnold's Country Charm
mm Boutique - Antiques SB
SB HOW. Elm* Hillsboro, TX mm
1 block west of Courthouse
Mon. - Sat., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Layaways
Telephone.
“Our local telecommunications cus-
tomers have enjoyed the benefits of
high-quality facilities, outstanding cus-
tomer service and the community-
minded spirit of our companies for
many years," said D. Wayne Peterson,
President-and Chief Operating Officer
of Sprint’s Local Telecommunications
Division. "Because we operated* nder
several different names, many of our
customers didn’t realize it was Sprint
providing their local service. This name
change will let them know that they
have been and will continue to be
served by a communications provider
with both global capabilities and a lo-
cal community commitment.”
Nationally, Sprint is primarily known
as a long distance company. “But, we’re
also the second largest independent lo-
cal telecommunications provider,” said
Peterson. “As a result of the new fed-
eral telecommunications law, many
companies will be moving into provid-
ing local services for the first time. It’s
important for customers to know that
Sprint and its predecessors have been
providing quality local service for over
100 years.
“In a competitive communications
environment, we believe it is important
that our customers know that the com-
pany that provides their local service is
part of the same company that can con-
nect them with the world — seamlessly
over the Sprint networks," said
Peterson. “Our 6.8 million customers
are the only telecommunications cus-
tomer in the United States who can re-
ceive end-to-end global connections
from the same source on its own net-
works..
For Sprint’s local telephone custom-
ers, all services, including billing and
customer service, will remain the same.
Customers will be able to refer all ques-
tions to numbers listed in their local
telephone directory.
“The name change to ‘Sprint’ should
make our customers more aware of who
we are,” said Peterson. “We want them
to recognize that they are served by
Sprint Corporation, a world-renowned,
global communications company with
over IS mfiBon business and residen-
tial customers nationwide. And while
they will still receive the quality of lo-
cal services from a known and trusted
company within their community, cus-
tomers now have the benefit of being
affiliated with a much bigger entity.”
Chamber After
Hours At Apple
Orchard Canceled
CLIFTON — The high heat and dry
spell in Bosque County has claimed
another victim — the monthly Clifton
Chamber of Commerce After Hours
Social.
July’s After Hours was scheduled for next
Thursday at Neelle/s Bosque Valley Orchard.
However, with the intense weather conditions
being what they are, orchard officials decided
to cancel this month’s gathering.
Due to the lack of time to line up a re-
Take A Trip Back In Time
At The ‘Bed, No Breakfast’
By Carol Moulton
KATUKS EDfTOE
CRANF1LLS GAP—“Beautiful views,
dean air, wildlife, and a quiet laid-back
pace will give one the opportunity to
unwind, relax, and experience ranch
type living,” said Billy Glass while talk-
ing about the new Meridian Creek
Ranch Outfitters’ “Bed, No Breakfast"
that he and his wife, Nikki, have
opened.
The authentic 112-year-old ranch
house which can be rented by the week-
end or the week, is located on a real
working cattle ranch nestled in the roll-
ing hills outside of Cranfills Gap. In
keeping with the history -of the area,
the house is a Texas historical land-
mark, and overlooks the Old Rock
Church.
“We want to accommodate what visi-
tors want,” Glass said. “We offer trail
rides, hiking, bird watching, and fish-
ing. We even offer overnight camping
trips, outfitted with guides and camp-
fire cooks, for those who want a primi-
tive outing.”
The house can sleep 8-10 people,
with three-plus bedrooms and two
baths. Fully equipped with furnishings,
linens, kitchen equipment, and a
washer and dryer, “all one has to bring
is the food, and personal items,” said
Glass.
“Trail riders who want to get away
from it all for a weekend or week can
bring their horses with them,” said
Glass. “We have the bams and corral
all set up to handle horses.”
“For those that simply want peace
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NEW BED. NO BREAKFAST GREETS VISITORS - Bill Glass of
Meridian Creek Ranch Outfitters (right! talks with Clifton Chamber
of Commerce office manager Trudy Sheffield and Main Street coor-
dinator Darmaris Neeley (from leftl during a recent visit to the newly
opened “Bed, No Breakfast” near the Old Rock Church outside of
CranfHIt Gap.
Staff Photo By Carol Moi ton
and quiet, the scenery and hiking in the
area is breathtaking,” Glass said. “One
can find easy or challenging hiking
trails on the hills once occupied by Na-
tive Americans. One might even find an
authentic arrowhead jutting from the
earth while exploring.”
“Don’t forget to bring a camera and
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loads of film,” Glass added. “Free-roam
ing wildlife might come in sight at an
moment. We have deer and wild tu’
key, along with the ranch animals an>
beautiful sunsets."
“Not only do we cater to those th ■
want to get away from it all, bui w>
can arrange for a western wedding, o! !
fashioned barn party, or a family u
union," Glass added.
“We have a two day minirmm
rental,” Glass said, “but we work with
people, and rates are adjustable, di
pending on what they have planned. 11
people will tell us what they want, wo
will be glad to work with them. 1 in v
just have to remember that if they u, 7
plush — it’s not the Holiday Inn."
For more information or to make: t
ervation, contact Meridian Creek Ran,!
Outfitters at (817) 597-2776.
AT HOME IN THE HILLS - The
112-year-old ranch house owned
by Meridian Creek Ranch Outfitters
is now available as a “bed, no
breakfast," for weekend or week-
long rental. Nestled in the Mils out-
side of Cranfills Gap, the house is
a perfect country get-away. Barns,
to the right behind the house will
also house horses that visitors
might bring for trail rides.
- Staff Photo By Carol Moulton
placement site. Chamber officials decided to
cancel the July gathering altogether. August
will see Tri-County Propane as the After
Hours host in Clifton City Park.
Neelley’s Orchard will reschedule to host
one of the events in early 1997, according to
a Chamber spokesman.
Brookshire’s Slates Its
Re-Grand Opening Friday
CUFTON—The Clifton Chamber Of Commerce wffl hold | ribbon
i-griwd opening of Brookshire’s. Hie
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at
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Smith, W. Leon. The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 101, No. 55, Ed. 1 Friday, July 12, 1996, newspaper, July 12, 1996; Clifton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth788112/m1/3/: accessed June 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Nellie Pederson Civic Library.