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The Clifton Record
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CALF ENJOYS COMPANY — A young diary calf an|oya tha company of
klda while waiting to be shown at tha Central Texas Fair Thursday morn-
ing. — Staff Photo By Carol Moulton
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of getting the transition plan ap-
proved resulted in strained rela-
tionships with a few of the cities
served by TNME
“We’ve had the support of 68 of
the 76 Texas cities we serve, along
with Texas Industrial Energy Con-
sumers and other key groups,”
Joyce noted. “It’s time now to re-
pair and rebuild relationships that
may have suffered in our effort to
move toward what the commission
has confirmed to be the best bal-
ance of benefits for all of our cus-
tomers.”
The PUC is expected to issue a
written order in approximately
three to six weeks, which will have
an effective date of July 22.
TNMP provides community-
based electric service to 85 cities
and more than 224,000 customer in
Texas and New Mexico. It is a
wholly owned subsidiary of TNP
Enterprises, Inc.
ence between what it costs TNMP
to provide energy and what a cus-
tomer would be willing to pay for it
in a competitive market ). If ap-
proved, customers could choose a
new energy supplier beginning in
2003. A review during the third year
of the transition period will ensure
customers are receiving the appro-
priate level of benefits.
• Earnings capped at an 11.25-
percent return. Excess earnings
generally will be shared between
customer refunds and stranded-
cost recovery.
• Recovery of strandable costs
related to the company’s invest-
ment in its lignite-fueled power
plant.
• A reasonable cap on Operations
and Maintenance expenses.
• Provisions for a pilot program,
for which a schedule is being
drafted.
Joyce said the three-year effort
able.”
He noted that the equipment in
Clifton is the same as that which is
installed in the Hamilton and
Cleburne offices. Until true local
access became available last
months, local users had to access
the server in Hamilton, or dial Wal-
nut Springs to access the Cleburne
system.
“The Walnut Springs number
simply forwarded to our Cleburne
office. Forwarding calls to a remote
office inherently inserts a perfor-
mance degradation into the call. We
will be disconnecting the Walnut
Springs number shortly and putting
the savings into more digital cir-
cuits in Clifton,” Anglin explained.
'The incoming telephone line con-
nections in Clifton come on Tl lines
from Sprint. Although these lines
are expensive, by using digital Tl
service, Hometown can offer faster,
more reliable connections than is
possible using analog lines. The
Clifton office is fully digital, and
supports the V.90 standard for 56K
modems.
“V90 support is impossible with-
out digital circuits,” Anglin added.
Anglin said in an earlier inter-
view that the delay in opening the
Clifton office was not on his
company’s part. Hometown began
working toward that goal last No-
vember, ordering high-speed ac-
cess equipment to set up an office
in Clifton. Anglin was given a Janu-
ary date for installation of the
phone circuit.
“On the date the circuit was due,
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people develop more of their un-
tapped potential by using their
mind more efficiently.”
There is no charge for the pro-
gram other than the usual $6 fee for
the lunch. Those planning to attend
need to contact the Chamber office
to RSVP as soon as possible. For
more information, contact the
Chamber at (254) 675-3720 or via e-
mail (clifton-chamber@htcomp.
net)._ ’
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Continued From Page One
laughing. Proceeds from the perfor-
mance will benefit the Clifton
Chamber.
Tickets are priced at $10 for
adults, $8 for seniors, and $6 for
children age 12 and under, and are
available at the Chamber office and
B.J.’s Western Wear. For more in-
formation, contact the Chamber at
(254) 675-3720 or via e-mail (clifton-
chamber@htcomp.net).
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Southwestern Bell notified us that
they would be unable to deliver the
circuit. They indicated we would
get the service in June. After talk-
ing with many people, Southwest-
ern Bell decided they could deliver
the service after all, but it would not
be until March 13,” Anglin ex-
plained. Of course, those using
Hometown’s services know March
13 has come and gone, and the lo-
cal access option is still not avail-
able. Now, Southwestern Bell says
the circuitry will be installed June
1.” In actuality, it was mid-June
before the lines were up and acces-
sible by the public.
Anglin said the new Clifton unit
has benefitted communities outside
Clifton, too. “The change has been
most helpful to customers in Merid-
ian and Laguna Park who were lo-
cal the Clifton but not to Hamilton.
With service actually terminating
in Clifton, they are seeing much
more reliable connections than is
possible using call forwarding.”
The Clifton office is designed to
support 500 users, and will be ex-
panded to support 750. “Clifton is
not our largest market, but it is in
the top couple, and remains a stra-
tegically important market for the
company,” Anglin said.
Although the local office is now
fully operational, Anglin said
Hometown is far from finished up-
grading its technology. “We are still
growing quickly. We have doubled
our capacity this year, and by the
end of August we will have added
40 percent mow capacity than we
have now. The dial-in capacity in
Clifton will increase by 50 percent
before the end of August.” Anglin
added that a training center should
be operational by September, and
a number of on-line stores are up
and running, with more anticipated
soon.
“Having local high-speed access
gives local companies the ability to
acquire high-speed Internet access'
at reasonable cost Until the Clifton
office opened, it was unreasonably
expensive for a Clifton company to
have high-speed Internet access
and be able to participate in the In-
ternet marketplace in a large way.
“Without local access, Clifton
business would be at a disadvan-
tage to companies in other commu-
nities where high-speed access was
available. With high speed access,
a company in Clifton can compete
on the ’Net with any company any-
where,” Anglin concluded.
Hometown’s main office is lo-
cated in Hamilton. Those with lo-
cal phone access can call 386-8925.
Those out of Hamilton’s local call-
ing area can call toll-free 1-888-386-
8925.
Rabbit Show Results —
Grand Champion — Condi Dutsckmann
Reserve Grand Champion — Catlm Dutschmann
Central Texas Youth Fair
Doe Rabbit Reserve Champion: Shane Baldridge, Hlco
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1207 N. Ave. G, Clifton, Texas *675-5300
CITY OF CLIFTON, TEXAS
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE
WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS,
SERIES 1998, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $2,750,000
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that it is the intention of the City
Council of the City of Clifton, Texas, to issue revenue bonds of the
City entitled “City of Clifton, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System
Revenue Bonds, Series 1998.” The Bonds will be payable from,
together with other outstanding utility system revenue bonds, and
secured by a first lien on and pledge of the Net Revenues of the City’s
Combined Waterworks and Sewer System, all as will further
described, defined and provided in the Ordinance authorizing the
bonds. The bonds will bear interest from their date at a maximum
rate not to exceed 15% per annum, being the maximum permitted by
Article 717k-2, V. A.T.C.S., and will be scheduled to mature serially
within a maximum of not to exceed 40 years from their date, and will
be subject to redemption prior to maturity, and will have such other
and further characteristics as will be provided in the aforesaid
Ordinance. The bonds will be authorized, issued sold and delivered
pursuant to Article 1111 through 1118, V.A.T.C.S., and other
applicable laws, for the purpose of paying in whole or in part
contractual obligations incurred or to be incurred for improvements
and extensions to the City’s waterworks and sewer system including
(1) construction of a new sewer plant and major collection lines and
(2) the payment of professional services in connection therewith
including legal, fiscal, and engineering fees and the costs of issuance
in connection with the bonds. The City Council tentatively proposes
to consider an ordinance authorizing such bonds at a meeting to
commence at 7:00 p.m., on the 11th day of August, 1998, at the City
Hall, 403 W. Third Street, Clifton, TX, 76634. The maximum
amount of bonds that may be authorized for such purposes is
$2,750,000.
CITY OF CLIFTON, TEXAS
Cendi Dutechmenn, Boaqua 4+1. Grand
Champion; Catiin Dutachmann Boaqua 4+1.
2nd; Shana Baldridge 3rd: Catiin
Dutachmann, 4th; Travia Baidndga 5th; S.
Baldridge, 6th, Caflin Dutachmann. TSy Cant*
Dutachmann, 8th and 9th. Rebecca Pavefca,
10th; T Baidndga, 11th.
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Catkn Dutachmann, Reeerve Grand Cham-
pion; T Baldridge, 2nd; Candi Dutachmann.
3rd; Catiin Dutachmann, 4th and Sth; Candi
Outaohmann, 8th and 71h; S Baidndga, 8th;,
T Baldridge. 9tft; R Pavelka, 10th; S •
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Meat Pen
Catiin Dutachmagp, 1 at; Candi,
Dutachmann, 2nd and 3rd; Catiin*
Dutachmann, 4th, Cryatsl Choate, CMon, Sth;;
Amber Poeton, Boaque 4-H, 8th and 7th; C *
Choate. Bth; R. Pavetka, 9th; Catlm;
Dutachmann. 10th; C. Choate, 11th; Kayla.
Holland, Boaque 4-H, 12th; Jeaae Whitt,;
Boaque 4+1,138t, Candi Dutachmann, 14th..
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RABBIT JUDGING — Awaiting tha daolaion of the fudge, klda at tha
Central Tfcxaa Fair seam to ba aarloualy concentrating on what the judg«
la doing and saying. -awr (*<*>* cam Mound;
DUTSCHMANNS TAKE RABBIT SHOW TOP HONORS — Candi and
Catiin Dutachmann (from left), of Valley Mills, taka top honors at tha
Central Texas Fair Rabbit Show by winning show champion and reserve
champion, as well as meat pen champion and reserve champion, doe
champion, and buck champion and reserve champion.
— Staff Photo By Carol Moulton
ALL SMILES! — Dianne Byford of Hewitt (right) was all smiles whep
she came by the Clifton Main Street office last Friday to claim her prize.
Byford won Erin, the Beanie Baby, In a raffle held by Albrecht’s Pham
macy to benefit Clifton Main Street. Damarls Neelley reluctantly handBd.
over the little bear that had graced her office since FreedomFest as EflDT
awaited Byford's arrival. -BtMy^weypfnWfion;
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New students can go by College Rela- should contact the Financial Aid Office
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Smith, W. Leon. The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 103, No. 60, Ed. 1 Wednesday, July 29, 1998, newspaper, July 29, 1998; Clifton, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth788402/m1/2/: accessed June 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Nellie Pederson Civic Library.