The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 43, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 25, 2006 Page: 1 of 28
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BOSQUE COUNTY
HAY SHOW
NEXT WEEK
Jerry Smith & Weldon Bartels
Pictured With Round Bale
Page 7-A
NORWEGIAN CAPITAL OF TEXAS
A NATIONAL MAIN STREET CITY
‘RUMORS’ COMING
TO TBT THEATRE
Play Opans On Nov. 18
Tiffany Swanson I
Pago 6-B and Dr Pat Rice |
Are Two Of The Stars |
The Clifton Record
m . © 2006, The Clifton Record, All Rights Reserved
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Serving Bosque County Since 1895 —
Clifton, Texas 76634 VOL. 111, NO. 43 - WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25, 2006
Thousands Attend OktoberFest ’06
By Deborah Mathews
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
CLIFTON — Boasting a
record 4,000 plus last year,, the
2006 OktoberFest celebration
officials reported*, an-even
larger turnout in Cftfton last
weekend. The more than 850
questionnaires that have al-
ready been turned in, and illus-
trate a resounding approval of
the festival.
“We certainly think the event
was a big success,” reported
Main Street Manager Damaris
Neelley. “We were up in atten-
dance quite a bit from last year
and hope to have even more
next year.”
OktoberFest, designed with
community retailers in mind,
draws even the overnight
guests. Everyone from the art-
ist to the car show enthusiast
could find something to do.
Local business owners re-
ported “great” business and a
wonderful turnout, saying that
the event is a huge boon to the
city.
Visitors could shop at Market
• See OKTOBERFEST, Page 11
Trick-Or-Treat With Main Street
To Return For 12th Year Tuesday
By David Anderson
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
CLIFTON — Plans are ready
for the 12th annual Trick-or-
Treat With Main Street promo-
tion. The event will be held from
6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct.
31, at businesses throughout
the city. Local residents and or-
ganizations are also being en-
couraged to participate.
The event is designed for
children age 12 and under, and
Main Street recommends that
all children be accompanied by
an adult.
“For everyone’s safety, we es-
pecially urge the parents and
children to cross the streets
downtown at the designated
crosswalks,” said Main Street
Program Manager Damaris
Neelley. “We will have members
of the Clifton Volunteer Fire De-
partment serving as crossing
guards to help everyone cross
the busy streets safely.”
Main Street is reserving the
use of Heritage Plaza and sev-
eral other sites downtown for
residents and civic organiza-
tions wanting to set up and give
away candy and other treats.
There will be no charge to par-
ticipate, but Neelley asks that
those planning to participate in
this manner contact her with
any questions.
“We want our residents to be
able to join in on the fun,”
Neelley explained. “That’s why
we are inviting everyone to
come downtown and give out
candy and treats to our area
youths in a safe and fun envi-
ronment.”
“We also want to encourage
parents to take their children to
all of our participating mer-
chants, not just those down-
town.” she continued. “We have
businesses across the city
signed up to participate, and
they all would enjoy seeing your
ghosts, goblins, and superhe-
• See TRICK-OR-TREAT, Page 2
SHIRLEY JOHNSON of Austin traveled to Clifton to perform
on her accordion last Saturday afternoon in downtown Clifton.
— Staff Photo By David Anderson
Bomb Threat Forces School Evacuation
BOMB TODAY — Those cryptic words were written in a bath
room in the Clifton High School building early Friday morning,
forcing the evacuation of the school. Until approximately 11 a.m.,
the entire campus was surrounded by police and barricaded
from entry. — Stall Photo By Deborah Mathews
a state jail felony offense. De-. even be treated as terroristic
pending on the circumstances, threats, and the penalties even
the charges and penalties could • See THREAT, Page 2
Wet/Dry Election To Be ■
On Clifton Ballot In 2007
By Deborah Mathews
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
CLIFTON — The threat of a
possible bomb disrupted
classes Friday morning at Clif-
ton High School, prompting of-
ficials to evacuate the high
school facility. Students were
later released from all cam-
puses and the buildings, closed
pending a “sweep.”
Clifton police and the Bosque
County Sheriff’s office were no-
tified around 8 a.m. of a cryptic
note referring to a “bomb to-
day” found in one of the high
school restrooms. Superinten-
dent Greg Stone immediately
ordered evacuation of the high
school.
Students were sent to the
middle school building nearby
to wait. Parents were allowed
to pick up children, and Super-
intendent Stone announced
that classes for the entire dis-
trict, K-12, would be dismissed
with buses running at 11 a.m.
Police Chief Rex Childress of
Clifton is in charge of the ongo-
ing investigation. City Adminis-
trator Jerry Golden is
responsible for overall re-
sponse coordination and media
coordination in his capacity as
the City’s Emergency Manage-
ment Coordinator.
The incident follows a series
of similar threats in Gatesville
that were apparently deter-
mined to be hoaxes.
No evidence of a bomb or
other suspicious items were
fourd, and students and prop-
erty were not endangered, said
officials. “Nonetheless, any
such threat has to be taken se-
riously, with the first consider-
ation being the safety of the
students and faculty,” said Su-
perintendent Stone.
Though the threat in Clifton
was deemed a hoax, the one re-
sponsible will face stiff penal-
ties. District officials said
whoever is responsible will face
all charges possible. Golden
said officials are taking the
threat, a felony-offense terror-
ist act, seriously.
Chief Childress said that, at
a minimum, making a false
alarm or report in a school or
other public facilities under
Section 42.06 of the Texas Pe-
nal Code elevates the matter to
By David Anderson
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
MERIDIAN — Voters re-
siding in the City of Clifton
will have the choice of voting
“wet’ or “dry” in a local op-
tion election on Saturday,
May 12, 2007. The election
was ordered during
Monday’s session of Bosque
County Commissioners’
Court.
This past May, an applica-
tion to petition for the local
election was received by the
Bosque County Clerk’s Of-
fice. Supporters began circu-
lating copies of the petition
throughout the city, seeking
signatures from registered
voters who wanted to see the
election held.
The petition asked for an
• See WET/DRY, Page 2
CISD Reviews
Clerk Badly Beaten During Laguna Park Store Robbery
Emergency
Procedures
By David Anderson
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
CLIFTON — A clerk at the
Lake Stop convenience store in
Laguna Park was severely
beaten during a robbery Mon-
day night, Oct. 16.
The Bosque County Sheriff’s
Department received a pair of
9-1-1 calls shortly after 10 p.m.
reporting the robbery. Deputies
Andy Sadler and Lance Barner
responded, and quickly secured
the scene. The clerk was trans-
ported to Hillcrest Hospital in
Waco, where he was treated
and released the next morning.
Witnesses reported two per-
sons dressed entirely in black,
including face masks and
gloves, entered the store and
By David Anderson
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
CLIFTON—As early vot-
ing in person in the general
election is set to begin Mon-
day, Oct. 23, Bosque County
balloters have several
choices this year, including
four contested races. Early
demanded money. At least one
of the two suspects was armed
with a hand gun.
The clerk complied, and
turned over what Chief Deputy
Mike Mabry described as a
small amount of money. The
clerk was then “viciously
beaten” with the handgun,
Mabry reported.
voting concludes Thursday,
Nov. 2, with the general elec-
tion set for Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Contested countywide
races include those for 220th
Judicial District Court,
County Tax Assessor/Collec-
tor, Pet. 4 County Commis-
• See VOTING, Page 2
By David Anderson
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
CLIFTON — Unaware they
would need to implement them
so soon, Clifton Independent
School Districts’ Board of
Trustees reviewed campus se-
curity procedures at the Mon-
day, Oct. 16, monthly meeting.
A bomb threat at the high
school at the end of the week
(see separate story) caused
implementation of many of
those procedures as all cam-
puses were locked down and
students eventually sent home
several hours early.
“There has been a lot of
negative news surround school
safety lately,” said Assistant
Superintendent Ted West. “We
asked ourselves, are we learn-
ing from these situations that
have taken place?”
West said detailed proce-
dures are in place in cases of
emergencies, including locking
all but entrance doors at the
campuses. Some doors which
do not offer visual security will
soon have web-based security
camera systems installed.
Clifton High School Principal
Sharon Bergman and Clifton
Middle School Principal Billy
Murrell each noted that their
campuses have already had
lock-down drills, and others will
be conducted. Bergman said
visitor badges have been
changed at her campus which
• See TRUSTEES, Page 2
Civic Society’s Annual Turkey Luncheon Thursday
• See ROBBERY, Page 2
Early Voting Under Way
2006 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD winner at the Clifton Luth-
eran Sunset Home's 15th annual quilt auction was Gladys Neece,
for the second year in a row. — Staff Photo By Daborah Mathews
Quilt Auction Continues
To Draw A Large Crowd
CLIFTON—An appreciative
crowd Of 400 plus-attended Clif-
ton Lutheran Sunset Home’s
15th annual quilt auction on
Saturday, Oct. 21, in the Clifton
Armory.
There were 131 quilts repre-
senting countless hours of me-
ticulous handwork offered to
the highest bidders. Spirited
bidding, along with a lot of good
humor from tine auctioneer and
.. his associates contributed to
the enjoyment of the day.
Approximately $30,000 was
raised for resident care. Aug-
menting the total was a gener-
ous grant from Thrivent
Financial for Lutherans.
Previous auction receipts
made possible the purchase of
such needed items as electrically
adjustable beds, rocking geriat-
ric chairs, bath lifts, and mobile
scales, along with other needed
equipment and furnishings.
CLIFTON — Clifton Civic
Improvement Society mem-
bers are getting ready for their
annual “Turkey Luncheon”
fund-raiser on Thursday, Oct.
26. The meal will be served
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
Civic Center.
“Due to past years’ over-
whelming success, and in order
to insure that all ticket-holders
get a healthy and satisfying
meal, there wul only be pre-sold
tickets this year,” said spokes-
man Jean Ann Smith.
“There will be no tickets
available at the door, so get
your tickets early as a head
count is needed in order for us
to plan,” Smith continued.
Tickets are priced at $7 for
adults and $3 for children un-
der age 10. Society members Pederson Civic Library,
are offering tickets, including The Society will be celebrat-
Smith, or at the Nellie ing 100 years of service in 2007.
PTO Book Fair Open Thru Friday
CLIFTON — The Clifton El- The fair is being held in the
ementary and Intermediate Activity Room on the CES cam-
School Parent-Teacher Orga- pus. A special family night was
nization is sponsoring a book fair planned Tuesday (5:30 to 7
on the elementary school cam- p.m.).
pus. The fair runs from 8 a.m. to For more information about
4 p.m. through Thursday, and the book fair, contact the CES
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. office at (254) 675-2827.
Daylight Savings Time Expires Sunday
CLIFTON — “Spring for- throughout Bosque County and
ward, fall back,” the old saying most of the state. Only the west-
goes, so it’s time to “fall back” em reaches of Texas are not in-
mto Central Standard Time • See DST, Page 2
The organization strives to
make Clifton a better place for
all who call it home.
Nov
To Get Flu Shots
CLIFTON-Clifton Medi-
cal Clinic and Meridian
Medical Clinic recently
ceived an ample su I
vaccine, and the
partment of State
Services enco
to get their flu sho
“In the last five
have had m
supply and distribu
nally, this year, it
• See FLU SHOTS.
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