The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 24, Ed. 1 Friday, June 17, 2005 Page: 1 of 18
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50ft—one section...plus supplements Clifton, Texas 76634 VOL. 110, NO. 24 — FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2005
NURSE NELLIE KUBIAK was recently named Nurse of the Year for
2005 by the Texas League of Vocational Nurses.
— Staff Photo by Deborah Mathews
Nellie Kubiak Named
Nurse Of The Year
By Deborah Mathews
STAFF WRITER
CLIFTON—The Texas League
of Vocational Nurses named nurse
Nellie Kubiak 2005 Nurse of the
Year. Kubiak, an LVN with Goodall-
Witcher Healthcare Group and a
registered member of the League,
attended a convention of the group
June 2-4 in Texas City. There, she
was honored with the award “un-
expectedly.”
Texas League of Vocational
Nurses is a professional organiza-
tion representing the more than
72,000 Licensed Vocational Nurses
in the state of Texas. Kubiak was
among four candidates from
throughout the state nominated
for this prestigious award. She is
the only local nurse to have ever
received the title.
“The other nominees certainly
had a lot more titles after their
name than I did and I just ex-
pected one of them to win.” said
Kubiak
In 1981, Kubiak began working
in long-term care at the Clifton
Lutheran Sunset Home, where
she was a Certified Nursing Assis-
• See KUBIAK, Page 2
1,200-Plus Signators Urge Corps
To Keep Walling Bend Park Open
By David Anderson ian, and Laguna Park, urging the ted to the Corps a day ahead of a
associate editor U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to public comment deadline, ex-
CLIFTON — In under a week, scrap plans to permanently close presses the citizens’ dissatisfac-
some 1,291 area citizens signed a substantial portion of Walling tion with the proposed closure,
petitions located in Clifton, Merid- Bend Park. The petition, submit- The public had until this past
Conservatory To Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony
CLIFTON—The Board of Di- 10:30 a.m. lowed by a presentation of build-
rectors of the Bosque Conserva- The ceremony is to mark the ing plans by Craig Melde, of
tory has announced a revovation and restoration of the ARCHITEXAS, and contractors
groundbreaking ceremony to be historic building, while adding Harrison, Walker and Harper,
held on Thursday, June 23, at 215 8,000 square feet to the complex. INFO:
College Hill Drive in Clifton at The groundbreaking will be fol- (254) 675-3724
Commissioners’ Court Appoints Committee
To Review Countywide Ambulance Proposals
By David Anderson The court approved seeking prised of the mayors (or their rep-
associate editor proposals in early May, with such resentatives) of each of the seven
MERIDIAN — Bosque County proposals due by mid-July, cities in Bosque County, along with
Commissioners’ Court approved a Monday’s decision came with Pet. a member recommended by each
multi-member committee to study 3 Commissioner Jerry Smith at court member,
proposals being sought for a pos- the helm of the court in absence Dr. W.P Trotter has been asked
sible countywide ambulance ser- of County Judge Cole Word. to serve as the committee’s
vice. The committee will be^om- chairman. Other appointments
include Emergency Manage-
ment Coordinator Dewey Ratliff,
Gary Orfield, Greg Stone, Paul
Maran, and Julian Wilson (with
Cecil Sedberry chosen as an al-
ternate for Wilson).
When all proposals have been
received by the county, the com-
mittee will be charged with re-
viewing those proposals to
determine which, if any, is most
feasible to be pursued for a single
countywide entity to provide
emergency medical services.
The specifications for proposals
listed four specific options for ser-
vice, and allows for bidders to
present optional proposals as well.
The provider must be willing to
service all healthcare and nursing
facilities in the county, and well as
businesses and residences.
• See COURT, Page 2
FreedomFest Fireworks Show
To Be Held June 25 In City Park
By David Anderson
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
CLIFTON — The annual
FreedomFest Fireworks Show
is set to begin shortly after dark
(approximately 9:30 p.m.) Satur-
day, June 25, based in Clifton
City Park. As always, Mike Bern-
hardt of Atlas Enterprises, Inc.,
will be in charge of the fireworks
exhibition, with the Chamber of
Commerce coordinating the
event at the request of
FreedomPest’s board of direc-
tors..
There is no admission charge
for the fireworks show. Dona-
tions will be accepted, though,
which go directly to the funding
of next year’s show. In case of a
rain-out, the show will be re-
scheduled to the following night
— Sunday, June 26.
“Each year we strive to bring
a bigger and better show to our
community,” said a fireworks
show spokesman. “We’ve again
been able to increase the
amount of fireworks even more
• See FIREWORKS, Page 2
Wednesday to submit comments
concerning the changes to the
parks. Organizers of the petition
drive hand-delivered the original
copies of the petition to the Corps
offices in Laguna Park on Tuesday,
and also sent copies to U S. Con-
gressman Chet Edwards and U.S.
Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison
and John Cornyn.
Corps officials have said closing
the southern portion of Walling
Bend, which represents the bulk
of that facility, is necessary due to
budget constraints. Officials have
• See WALLING BEND, Page 2
Farmer’s Market
Slated In Clifton
This Wednesday
CLIFTON — The Clifton
Main Street Program is
proud to announce the
launch of what hopes to be
many Farmer’s Markets in
Clifton this summer.
Starting this coming
Wednesday, June 22, farmers
of all shapes and sizes are
invited to bring and sell their
excess fruits and vegetables
to the Cooler Center, 903 S.
Ave. G, between 7 am. - 2 p.m.
“If you are interested in
participating in the Farmer’s
Market, please call me at City
Hall,” said Damaris Neelley,
Clifton Main Street Manager.
“People with small gardens
that have extra produce are
more than welcomed to come
down and sell them here.”
A small fee will be charged
to all those participating, she
added.
While Clifton Main Street
gets this market off the
ground, plans are developing
to hand it off to a local group
intent on forming a state-cer-
• See FARMER’S MARKET, Page 2
Bergman Named Region 12 TASSP Assistant Principal Of The Year
By David Anderson
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
CLIFTON — Clifton High School Assistant Prin-
cipal Sharon Bergman was named the Region 12 Out-
standing Assistant Principal of the Year at the 2005
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American Legion
Barbecue Cookoff
This Weekend
By David Anderson
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
CLIFTON — Mid-June is the time of year
when the air on the banks of the Bosque River is
filled thick with smoke and the aroma of barbe-
cue as the annual American Legion Barbecue
Cookoff comes to Clifton’s City Park. With the
cookoff comes the need forjudges, and the post
is seeking all persons interested in serving.
The event is hosted by American Legion Post
#322 and the local chapter of the Sons of the
American Legion. This year’s event is set for Fri-
day and Saturday, June 17-18.
’ Three categories are featured, including bris-
ket, chicken and pork ribs. A “Jackpot Bean” con-
test is also usually held. The event is sanctioned
by the Central Texas Barbecue Association. All
rides will be strictly enforced. No all-terrain ve-
hicles or golf carts will be allowed on the cookoff
grounds.
“This event is one of the small ways our orga-
nizations help our community to promote tour-
ism and be able to showcase our beautiful park
facilities,” said spokesman Roger Mitchell. The
•groups are also involved with a wide variety of
community service projects and efforts.
“We need judges for all categories, and no ex-
perience is required,” said Mitchell. “All you have
to do is show up Saturday morning and we’U put
• See COOKOFF, Pago i
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Texas Association of Secondary School Principals’
Summer Workshop. The award was presented to
Bergman on Wednesday, June 8, in Austin, by TASSP
State President Jimmy Spann.
Bergman was nominated last summer along with
several of her peers in the region. The selection pro-
cess also involved school personnel from across Re-
gion 12. She was selected for her performance in her
position as assistant principal at the high school, spe-
cifically but not limited to structuring of curriculums
and discipline efforts.
“I was very excited,” Bergman said of hearing her
named called at the conference, she told The Clif-
ton Record Tuesday morning. “It’s a great honor.
There’s a jillion qualified people out there, and I know
there’s people a lot better qualified for the award than
I am.”
Bergman was presented with a plaque commemo-
rating the honor, and her name will be included in
the long list of people who have won the award be-
fore her.
“I am proud of Sharon and her accomplishments,”
said Clifton Independent School District Superinten-
dent Greg Stone, “and it is an honor not only for her
to be named assistant principal of the year, but for
Clifton ISD as well.”
The TASSP award is the second for Clifton Inde-
pendent School District administrators in the past
three years. In 2003, current CHS Principal and then
Clifton Middle School Principal Ronnie Prueitt re-
ceived the Outstanding Principal of the Year Award.
Prueitt had high praise for his assistant.
“Sharon is a very dedicated professional who is
devoted to the kids. Everything she does or tries to
do is with the kids in mind,” Prueitt said. Superin-
tendent Stone concurred with Prueitt’s assessment.
“She always puts the children first with eveiything
SHARON BERGMAN WAS NAMED the Region 12
Outstanding Assistant Principal o! the Year at the 2005
Texas Association of Secondary School Principals'
Summer Workshop held last week in Austin.
— Staff Photo By David Anderson
she does,” said Stone.
“This is one of the highest compliments you can
Plaza Nights Opens Saturday Night With Peterson
CLIFTON — Singer/songwriter Tucker Peterson Michael Steele of Waco on lead guitar, Bobby Gardner
and his Little Muddy Band will open this month’s Clif- 0f Clifton on bass, and Rodger Berry of Waco on
ton Main Street Plaza Nights concert series this Sat- drums.
urday, June 18, starting between 7 - 7:30 p.m. and in addition to local concert appearances, Peterson
running until dark. has of late lent his talents to the Bosque Conserva-
Band members joining Peterson in Clifton are • See PLAZA NIGHT, Page 2
have as an educator, and this is a well-deserved
honor for her,” Prueitt noted.
Stone said he is especially proud of Bergman, not-
ing that she has one of the most difficult jobs in the
district.
“She has the primary responsibility of student dis-
cipline at the high school campus. Her normal day
consist of policy enforcement with students, while
• See BERGMAN, Page 2
Meridian Church
Youth Group Involved
In Arkansas Accident
By Deborah Mathews
STAFF WRITER
ARKADELPHLA, Ark.— The youth group of the
Meridian First United Methodist Church was trav-
eling on Interstate 30 in Arkansas, Sunday, June 12,
when a blown tire caused their vehicle to flip into
the median, where it stopped.
A total of 15 people, including three adults, were
in the van at the time of the accident. Following nu-
merous 911 calls, state and local police responded
to the scene. The accident occured about 6:39 p.m.
as the group neared their destination of Hot
Springs.
Clark County Sheriff TToy Tucker stated that upon
his arrival, all victims were outside, having man-
aged to exit the overturned vehicle. AU were coher-
ent and speaking. All passengers were transported
to Baptist Medical Center for injuries ranging from
scrapes to broken bones. The accident occured
about one mile from the hospital.
The youth director, Darren Dunn, sustained an
iqjury to his ankle after “kicking out the windshield
to get out,” said Judge Cole Word, church member.
“But he was still walking, talking and completely
taking care of business.” said Sheriff Tucker. “All of
the adults present were more concerned with the
children than themselves and they did an excellent
• See ARKANSAS, Page 2
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