The Clifton Record (Clifton, Tex.), Vol. 92, No. 51, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 16, 1987 Page: 6 of 18
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Crossroads News
By Gloria Moseley
LIONS’ DONATION - The*Clifton Lion*’ Club Assistant Director Virginia Kerah were present
donated $800 to the Clifton High School Band to accept the check from Lions’ Club President
program during a regular luncheon meeting last Harold King.
Tuesday. Band Director Don Thoede (left) and -Record Photo By Shayne Embry
☆ COUNCIL
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whether he should inspect buildings
under construction which were
started prior to his recent engage-
ment by the city.
Council members gave him the
go-ahead to inspect any buildingB.
Lovell also reported that the an-
tiquated city code on electrical wir-
ing and plumbing are in need of
update and he has been working
with local contractors to get input
on updating the code.
Aldermen asked that he submit a
written update proposal to them in
time for ruling at the next regular
meeting.
Christmas Matters
The council unanimously voted to
increase salaries of city employees
for one time only by $25 (those with
the city over a year) and $10 (those
with the city less than a year) in De-
cember as a Christmas pay adjust-
ment. The council also made
preliminary plans for a Christmas
party for staff members.
On Leave
The council okayed the redesigna-
tion of two weeks of vacation leave
as two weeks of sick leave for the
city secretary.
Airport
It was reported to the council that
a couple of renters of hangars at the
airport have refused to pay their
rent for the month that aircraft
were not hangared while remodel-
ing of a T-hangar took place re-
cently.
Councilmembers agreed that the
rent is due and the remodeling was
accomplished at the request of those
with the airplanes who wanted to
have the hangar floored and the
construction repaired.
Said an alderman, “If they don’t
want to pay the rent, we’ll rent the
hangar to someone else.’’
Election Date
Aldermen set the date for the
1988 city council election for the
first Saturday in May, which is May
7. The terms of Frank Smith, Jr.,
Sandra Napieralski, and Delbert
Thompson expire.
Animal Control Officer
During the police department por
tion of the meeting, the council
agreed to look into the possibility of
purchasing higher octane fuel for
police vehicles, learned that the
police department clearance rate is
60 percent for index crimes (see
separate story), and, following an
executive session, approved the hir
ing of Brandon Bertelsen as the ci-
ty's animal control officer Anyone
with animal control problems is
asked to call 675-6620
Also discussed was the possiblity
of the city's purchasing a van from
the Sheriffs Office in Meridian for
use as an animal control vehicle.
Price was quoted at $800 and action
is expected at a called meeting
sometime this week
DPS Fatality Estimate Set At 77
For Christmas, New Year Holiday
AUSTIN — The Department of
Public Safety has estimated that 77
persons will die in traffic accidents
in Texas during the upcoming holi-
day periods, DPS Director Leo Gos-
sett said.
Gossett said the Department be-
lieves as many as 42 persons will be
killed on the state's streets and
highways during the Christmas
holidays, with another 35 losing
their lives over the New Year's
travel time.
"If 77 persons were to die on one
incident, it would be considered a
major disaster," Gossett said
“Traffic deaths, even though they
are individual occurrences, are no
less tragic to the family and friends
of the victim, and to us all.”
The Christmas holiday period be
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tinues for 102 hours until midnight,
Dec. 27 The New Year's holiday
period will begin at 6 pm. Dec. 30,
and continue through midnight,
Jan. 3, also 102 hours
In 1986, 28 persons died as a
result of injuries suffered in traffic
accidents during a 54 hour holiday
period, with another 20 dying as a
result of uyunes suffered during the
54-hour New Year's period
The Department will he issuing
periodic reports on the number of
traffic deaths to the news media
during the Christmas and New
Year’s periods to heighten traffic
safety awareness
The fatality estimates are pro
pared by the Department’s Statist)
cal Services Division.
"We base the estimate on the
length of the holiday periid. current
fatality rates, and previous fatality
counts." said Jim Templeton,
manager of the statistical division
"We're hopeful that Texas drivers
will take additional cart* so those es
tmiates will turn out to be far too
high."
Colonel Gossett said all available
Highway Patrol troopers w ill be out
during the holiday periods
“Our troopers primarily w ill be
looking for the two violations that
lead to the greatest number of
traffic deathB-DWl, as well as ex
cessive speed," Gossett said
“This is the first Christmas sea
son during which the new drinking
and driving law and the 65 mph
speed limit on portions of interstate
highways will be in effect," the DPS
director added
"It is a violation in Texas for a
driver to drink an alcoholic bever
age while operating a motor vehi
cle,” Gossett said This is an
important law, because some driv-
ing impairment can occur below the
.10 blood alcohol level that is the
point of intoxication as defined by
law.”
Good morning. Winter has been
knocking at the door, but had no
luck. Then, Sunday, someone appar-
ently opened the door. Now, it look*
like winter; it feels like winter; it
is winter.
Thursday, Dec. 10, was my day to
work at the Bird Cage, the gift shop
at Goodall-Witcher Hospital. I ar-
rived that morning and discovered
it was the beginning of a major
“Sale Day.” How busy we were for
the next several hours. The majori-
ty of the merchandise had a dis-
count of 40 percent. That meant
bargains galore because the usual
prices are very reasonable. When
one o’clock came, I was tired. But
a lot had been sold. That means
there will be a lot of new items af-
ter the first of the year.
After this work, my husband and
1 went to San Remo's for lunch. He
claims their salad is the very best,
always cold and crip vegetables. Af-
ter this delightful respite, we went
home. There I quickly got busy
making cakes and cookies. When
night fell, I welcomed it. The bed
looked so inviting to my weary
body.
Friday morning, I continued the
baking Much of this food will be
gifts to my family. About one
o'clock. I had a big surprise The
manager of David's Supermarket
phoned He told me I had won a
General Electric Compact Refriger
ator It was difficult for me to be
lieve my luck But the manager told
me they would hold the refrigerator
there at the store for me 1 needed
more eggs to continue my cooking,
so we went to town very soon Way
down deep. I still couldn't believe
my good fortune However, when I
entered" the store, all of the young
ladies who operate the cash
registers congratulated me, and the
manager helped my husband put
the refrigerator in the car It is a
beauty When our sons come for
Christmas, each will claim he needs
what 1 won
The Norse Circle of Our Savior's
held their Christmas party for
members and their husbands Fn
day evening, Dec 11, in the Parish
Hall it was a salad sandwich sup
per which began at 6 p m There
was quite a variety of sandwiches
and salads Another table held a
versatile collection of cookies and
cake. Hot chocolate and hot coffee
w as served All of this delicious food
gratified the "taste buds" in the
highest degree
A special guest to the above party
was David Jenson, son of Pastor and
Mrs Lawrence Jenson of Clifton
David, who lives in San Jose, Calif,
spent several days last week visit
ing his parents He had to leave
Sunday, Dec 13 He drove to DFW,
where he boarded a plane for home
Our Savior’s was a bower of beau
tv Sunday, Dec 13 A gorgeous
poinsettia plant was given in loving
memory of Mr and Mrs Oscar
Omenson, Sr and Oscar Omenaon,
Jr. by Mr and Mrs Harry Polete
Another was given in loving
memory of Mervin Bakke by Eve
lyn, his wife, her daughter and fa
mily, Elaine and Ed Bell, Jr There
were several other poinsettia plant*
given by families of Our Savior's.
The Bosque County Child Welfare
is trying to distribute packages to
the needy and have asked the vari-
ous churches to help Our Savior's
has been assigned a family Pastor
Homerstad had the clothing sizes
Of course, non perishable fowls can
always be given
Thursday, Dec 17, the Bosque
County Historical Commission is
sponsoring an autograph party for
Dr James K Greer. It will be held
at the courthouse in Meridian from
2 4 p m Dr Greer will autograph
his books, Buck Barry and Jack
Hays, Captain of the Texas Rangers
Dr. Greer is a native of Iredell. Hi*
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511 N. Ave. G - Clifton
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book is of special interest to citizens
of Bosque County as this Indian
fighter and Texas Ranger protected
this area from hostile Indians dur-
ing the latter part of the 19th
century.
Next Sunday, Dec. 20, the Morn
ing Worship will begin at 10:45 a.m.
At thia time, Kelly Bronatad will be
confirmed. There will be a special
meeting of the congregation after
the worship service, ft ie for the pur-
pose of calling a pastor
Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m., the
Sunday School of Our Savior’s will
present a Christmas program Our
Savior’s choir will give a concert
* TRUSTEES
Continued From Page One
* Update 30 school board
policies;
• Personnel matters.
Trustee meeting are held in
the high achool cafeteria or
library, and are open to the
public.
o DRUG8
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derway through President Reagan's
office to acquire funding for a se
cond year He said any property con
fiacated in connection with drug
operations would be pooled for the
purpose of extending the program
* CLEARANCE
Continued From Page One
trial on the other indictment is
pending
As far as personnel goes, the
secretary worked an average of 43
hours per week and officer* worked
an average of 49 hours per week,
with the chief working an average
of 52 hours per week for the month
The chief alao noted that a new
DPS vehicle has arrived and is now
operational The other three police
vehicles are now painted and are be
ing made ready at this time
The theme of the entire presents
tion is "Jesus is the Reason for the
Season.” Everyone is invited
At our home so much remains to
be done I try hard to get organized,
but conaistenly list too many things
to do in one day. Then it becomes
necessary to remind myself that
God took six days to create the
world. I close my eyes and pray,
remembering that God's gift to me
is my life; my gift to Him must be
what I do with it.
4 More File For
March Primaries
MERIDIAN - Although it yet
early, filing for nominations subject
to the March 1988 primary elections
is running slowly, with only four
more having filed since last week
According to Hollis Manly.
Republican Chairman in Bosque
County, there is yet to be a candi
date file Neither has anyone filed
in the Republican Primary for State
Representative, Dstnct 57
On the Democratic Party side
however, there have been several
people file for office, including Den
ny Proffitt for sheriff and Walter B
Parka, Jr for Voting Precinct 6
chairman
Other Democrat* »ho ha%e filed
include E L Gibbs for Bosque
County Attorney and Harold King
for Voting Precinct 10 chairman
Filing for County Commissioner
were Glen Thompson. Pminct 1
and Calvin Rueter. Precinct 3
Squad Cars Paintad
CLIFTON The Clifton Police
Department squad cars are not new
- they just have a face lift
According to Clifton Police Chief
Jim Vanderhoof, the cars have t«-eri
recently painted and are of a silver
color
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