The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 43, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 25, 2006 Page: 3 of 28
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. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006
The Clifton Record
County Office-Seekers Showcase
Qualifications At Candidates’ Night
By David Anderson
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
* CLIFTON — Candidates in
* the four contested races for
Bosque County offices were the
focus of a “Meet the Candidates
; Night” Tuesday, Oct. 17, in Clif-
ton. Each of the eight candi-
dates, drawn randomly by office,
were allowed up to five minutes
to address the crowd of approxi-
mately 100 potential voters.
After master of ceremonies
Calvin Rueter explained the
rules, the speeches began, start-
ing with candidates for the office
of 220th Judicial District Clerk.
* Fern Wiggins substituted for
■ Democratic incumbent Clerk
Sandra L. Woosley, who was un-
* able to attend due to a prior
commitment.
Wiggins pointed out
Woosley’s 12 years’ experience
in the office, which she said the
«' current clerk runs with effi-
i- ciency, respect, and courtesy.
JI She said Woosley has developed
j good working relationships with
> District Judge James E. Mar-
i' gan, Sheriff Charlie Jones, and
»; District Attorney B. J. Shepherd.
»- “Sandra Woosley is thrifty,
J* and has always stayed with bud-
■tZ get. Now is not a good time for
« taxpayers to have to train a new
J person for the job,” Wiggins con-
J. eluded.
»l Woosley’s opponent, Republi-
can candidate Juanita Miller fol-
lowed. She outlined her work in
«r the community with various
£ agencies and groups, then de-
ll fined the responsibilities of a
»• district clerk.
£ Miller has served as the mu-
ll nicipal court clerk for five years
with the City of Meridian, and at-
tended yearly training. She said
she is the only certified court in-
terpreter in the county.
First to address the crowd
seeking the office of County Tax
Assessor/Collector was Demo-
cratic candidate Lynda Nichols.
£ She outlined her work experi-
* ence in general insurance and
real estate, as well as work with
various service organizations.
Nichols said that she was
hired and trained by former As-
sessor/Collector Shana Woosley
and served under her as chief
deputy. She said she is experi-
enced in reviewing the office’s
budgets and financial state-
ments, and has no problem del-
egating responsibilities.
CALVIN RUETER OF THE Bosque County Farm Bureau served
as master of ceremonies Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the “Meet the
Candidates Night” held at the CLIFTEX Theatre.
• — Staff Photo By David Anderson
The candidate noted several
perceived problems currently
in the office that she said would
be addressed if she is elected.
She also promised to cross-
train all employees, and insure
they dress professionally.
Nichols’ opponent, Republi-
can Debbie Kibler, currently
serves as the county’s assistant
auditor. She also has been on
the Meridian City Council, serv-
ing as an alderman and as
mayor pro-tem, and was on the
Meridian Independent School
District’s Board of Trustees.
She also served as Meridian’s
city secretary, where she had
firsthand knowledge of the
property tax system.
Kibler said she and her fam-
ily chose Meridian as their
home for being a “wholesome
community with true family val-
ues.” At that time, she was a
certified tax assessor/collector,
although she currently does not
hold that certification.
During her 12-year tenure
with the county, Kibler said she
has developed good working re-
lationships with all elected offi-
cials. She vowed to bring
character, honesty, true experi-
ence, and an ability to handle
the $18 million that flows annu-
ally through the tax office.
Former commissioner and
current City of Clifton Public
Works Director Jim Burch is the
Republican candidate seeking
the Pet. 2 Commissioner’s post.
He noted his 28 years’ experi-
ence in the farm equipment
business, as well as agriculture
interests in the heritage of his
family’s farm. He served as
treasurer of the Central Texas
Fair Association of 25 years, and
stressed eight years of local gov-
ernment experience — cur-
rently four with the city, and four
previously as commissioner.
“Local government is your
tax dollars,” Burch said. “I un-
derstand the budget process,
and I also understand how to
live within a budget,” he added.
Current Commissioner
Jimmy Schmidt, a Democrat,
said he’s been an employee of
the county for 23 years, and
noted he gives of his time by vol-
unteering his services to vari-
ous organizations and the
community.
“My job is to manage and
maintain a healthy budget, and
I feel I’ve done just that,”
Schmidt said. He then thanked
the county’s precinct employees
for the hard work they do in ad-
dressing “trouble spots on our
county roads.”
“We’ve accomplished a lot,
but there’s still much left to
achieve,” Schmidt added.
Democratic incumbent Pre-
cinct 2 Justice of the Peace
Jamie Zander listed his commu-
nity service, including many
years as chief of the Clifton Vol-
unteer Fire Department.
He said his duties are con-
trolled by state law, noting his
office is audited on a regular
basis by the state ana the
county.
“My highest priority in my of-
fice is helping to get our kids off
drugs and alcohol,” Zander told
the gathering.
He added that, since taking
office, he has received 160 hours
of justice of the peace training.
Zander’s Republican chal-
lenger, Walt Lewis, noted his
education and business experi-
ence, including service in the
U.S. Navy and 32 years with the
Humble and Exxon oil compa-
nies.
“I’ve had the opportunity to
work with people from all walks
of life,” Lewis said, then detail-
ing his service to churches and
various civic organizations.
Lewis said his family bought a
farm in Bosque County in 1972,
and that he and his wife retired
to here full-time in 1998.
“All my experiences have pre-
pared me for my next passion in
life... public service,” Lewis told
the crowd. He then listed the
varied responsibilities of the
J.P’s office.
Lewis said that, historically,
the Clifton office had collected
more in fines and court costs
than its Meridian counterpart,
but that the office became much
less efficient when Zander took
over in 2001. Lewis promised to
run the court in a timely and ef-
ficient manner.
At the conclusion of the event,
unopposed county candidates
and candidates for wider-area
offices — including Congress-
man Chet Edwards and State
Representative Robb Orr —
were recognized and allowed to
briefly address the crowd.
The event was sponsored by
the Bosque County Farm Bu-
reau, The Clifton Record, and
the CLIFTEX Theatre.
Jimmy Schmidt
Serving Bosque County over 23 years.
flpirotyCo
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Schmidt
Commissioner Pet. 4
Sfy&tt-emAer 7,
“Human Enough To Want Your Vote,
Man Enough To Appreciate It"
Pol. adv. paid for by Jimmy Schmidt, 370 CR 4265, Clifton, TX 76634
Back by popular demand
the world famous
Road Kill Cooking Team
Friday, Oct. 2006
Serving begins at 0m 30 f)mtTl.
American Legion
Post #
located in City Park
Sponsored by The American Legion,
Sons of the American Legion,
and American Legion Auxiliary
All-You-Can-Eat sqm
Public Invited
All Proceeds Benefit Scholarship Fund.
Bosque County Farm Bureau
The Bosque County Farm Bureau welcomes members
committed to the advancement of agriculture and the
proliferation of the rural way of life and the values that
accompany it. Members are nol required to be directly
involved in the production of agriculture.
The Bosque County Farm Bureau serves as the “Voice of
Agriculture” for Bosque County. It was chartered in 1950 and
has been highly involved in protecting Ihe welfare of farmers
and ranchers on local, state and national levels.
We provide a wide range of benefits to our members that are
both attractive and cost-effective. For more information,
please contact the local office.
A few of the ways that Bosque County Farm Bureau
represents the farming and ranching industry are listed below:
December 3-5.2005 - 72nd Annual TFB Convention in Waco,
TX.
January 30 - Feb 1,2006 - TFB Leadership Conference in San
Antonio.
February 3rd. 2006 - "Food Check Out Day." The Bosque
County Farm Bureau Board of
Directors bought a cart of
groceries at the Brookshires in
Clifton. Alan Day and Gary
Phillips represented the board
and explained the
farmer/rancher share of the
items in the cart. This was
purchased for Melissa Ringo, a
Bosque County resident.
March 14,2006 - The Bosque County Farm Bureau donated
$500.00 to the Texas Farm Bureau Fire Relief Fund
March 14, 2006
Legislative
Meeting co-
sponsored with
Johnson County
Farm Bureau with
Rob Orr and
District 58 Board
Members in
Meridian.
March 27, 2006 - Legislative
Meeting co-sponsored with
Johnson County Farm Bureau with
Kip Averitt and District 22 Board
Members at the Zion United
Church in Womack.
March 28-31, 2006 - Calvin
and Nadine Rueter attended
the 2006 TFB National
Affairs Trip to Washington
DC. They both met with Chet
Edwards and discussed
current and up-coming
legislation and how it affects
Bosque County. They also met and talked with several
speakers.
May 3, 2006 - 9th AG-IN-THE-CLASSROOM "Field Day"
for all 4th Grade classes in Bosque County. All the sessions
were very interesting. The Board works very diligently on this
project each year, and it is well received by the students.
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Bib. June 5 - 9, 2006 - Kallie Morris of Kopperl of. Kopperl
attended the 2006 Youth Leadership Conference at Angelo
State College.
June.27,2006 - Annual Commodity Meeting recognizing June
as Dairy Month with an "Ole Fashion Ice Cream Social" at
Clifton Civic Center. A post card was sent to the membership
on June 18,2005. Nhjpteen members came to the meeting.
June 27,2006 - 2006 Miss Farm Bureau and
Talent Find Contest, Janet Dowden of
Clifton will represent Bosque County in both
contests at the District VIII Contest in
October.
July 22,2006 - The Bosque County Farm Bureau purchased a
cake from Katlyn Harris and the Central Texas Fair T-shirt at
the Central Texas Fair Auction.
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July 31 - Aug 4,2006 - The
Bosque County Farm
Bureau sponsored a
scholarship for Patrick
Wilson of the Clifton VFB
to the Annual Fireman's
School at TAMU.
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August 7,2006 - The District PD Meeting was held in Temple.
Alan Day, Calvin and Nadine Rueter, and Sid Carter attended.
September 10, 2006 - The
Bosque County Farm Bureau
sponsored a float in the 2006 *
Septemberfest Parade in
CranfillsGap.
Sept 11-15, 2006 - National
Constitution Week. Articles were placed in all newspapers.
Sept 18-22, 2006 - National Farm Safety and Health Week.
Articles appeared in all newspapers.
October 10, 2006 - District VIII Miss Farm Bureau, Talenl
Find and Free Enterprise Speech Contest. Miss Janet Dowden
of Clifton represented Bosque County in the Miss Farm
Bureau and Talent Find Contests. Janet was awarded Runner-
up in the District Miss Farm Bureau Contest. We are very
proud of her.
Oct 17 - 31,2006 - Annual 2006 Membership Drive.
October 17, 2006 - "Meet the Candidates Night" co-
sponsored with the
Clifton Record with a
focus on local
candidates.
October 24, 2006 -
Annual County
Convention at the Zion
Church at Womack at
6:30 PM.
October 28,2006 - Bosque County Hay Show - furnished use
of the hay probe for members and made a donation to the
county scholarship fund of $ 100.
October 2006- Half Page Ads in County Publications showing
"Purposed Activities" of the Board of Directors.
October 31,2006 - The Bosque County Farm Bureau will be a
host site for "Trick orTreat Main Street."
~ Bosque CFB Membership FREE BENEFITS ~
March 21,2006- Mickey Conner came in for a Dick Mitchell
Scholarship Application
March 22, 2006 - Legislative
Meeting co-sponsored with
Johnson County Farm Bureau
with Chet Edwards and District
17 Board Members at the Bosque
Valley Golf Course,
$1,000 Accidental Death Coverage
FREE Gate Sign
FREE Property Protection Program
FREE Notary Service
FREE Personal use of Fax Machine
FREE Personal use of Copy Machine
FREE Travel Service
Youth Activities & Scholarships
Discount Eye Glasses & Contacts
Discount Prescription Program
Sherwin-Williams - 20% discount
Beltone - 20% discount
$500 Dodge rebate
Financial Services thru Farm Bureau Bank
Grainger Industrial Supply Discounts
Ranch Hand Bumpers & Access. Discounts
CarQuest Auto Parts 10% Discount
Legislative Representation
Scholarships Donated:
March 14, 2006 - Donation to the TFB Wildfire Relief
Fund
May 6, 2006 - Bosque County Rotary Scholarship Fund
May 27, 2006 - County 4H Scholarship
June 5-9,2006 - Sponsored youth to 2006 Youth
Leadership Conference
June 26. 2006 - Local Talent Find Scholarship
June 26, 2006 - Local Miss Farm Bureau Scholarship
July 22, 2006 - Central Texas Fair purchase/scholarship
July 31 - Aug 4, 2006 - Sponsored local Fireman to
Training
Oct 28, 2006 - County Hay Show Scholarship
BCFB Board of Directors
Alan Day, President
Calvin Rueter, Secretary/Treasurer
Scott Conrad
Gary Phillips
David Winkler
BUREAU David Bevels
"The Bosque Count}’ Farm Bureau is part of a much larger organization of both state and national levels. All decisions and actions taken are arrived at by a
locally elected board of directors. The directors are individuals who are fully involved in and committed to production agriculture.
The Farm Bureau is a "grassroots ” organization. Ideas and concerns always begin at the county level and can be addressed by members during the annual
meetin g held each October. Resolutions addressed and voted on at the county level are forwarded for state level consideration. This process is one of the reasons
why Farm Bureau is so powerful. The members have a voice!!
We are highly involved at both the state and national levels protecting and influencing legislation that affects production agriculture and Bosque County Farm
Bureau Members. Dues collected and money raised are spent to promote agriculture and the rural way of life.
" We wish to thank all members and potential membersfor caring to support and encourage this backbone of American Life."
—Alan Day, Bosque County FB President
For information on becoming a member, contact
Bosque County Farm Bureau
318 West Fifth Street, Clifton, TX 76634
Phone (254) 675-6456
Fax (254) 675-6479
e-mail: bcfb@bcfb.org
Check us out online at
www.bcfb.org
Your U<ute <g A<yiiadtuie in Bosque County!
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