County OKs 6.6 Million Budget and Tax Rate
Meridian records show the Commissioners Court approved a county general fund budget of 6 618 762 75 with an ad valorem tax rate of 37 17 after a public hearing on Monday Sept 28 Durwood Koonsman and Jimmy Schmidt supported the motion Kent Harbison and Jimmy Schmidt also backed a separate rate vote with unanimous approval An audience member urged clearer listing of EMS county fire revenue and expenditures in the next budget year Judge Ward noted potential outside revenue sources for the court to offset EMS and fire costs
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Meridian
Commissioners’ Court
County General Fund
Durwood Koonsman
Jimmy Schmid
Gary
Kent Harbison
Jimmy Schmidt
Clifton approves 2010 budget tax rate and remembrance bench
Clifton City Council in a called session approves a 2010 budget of 8.01 million dollars with 327200 for capital projects and sets a target tax rate. A plan to place a remembrance bench at Cliptex Centre honors Clifton High School losses of 1968 with unanimous approval.
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Canol
Clifton
Clifton City Councy
Fred Woiasek
Hele
Spitzer
Im Camuteson
Cliptex Ceatre
Clifton High School
Joann Glo
Town Hall Meeting on H1N1 Flu Vaccines Set
Texas Department of State Health Services holds a Town Hall Meeting Monday Oct 12 from 6 to 7 pm at the Clifton Civic Center 403 West Sid Street. Officials will explain H1N1 differences and inform about upcoming vaccine clinics and the video presentation will be followed by an open Q&A session.
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Texas Department of State Health Services
Bosque County
Clifton Civic Center
West Sid Street
TDSHS
HINI
Sea
Sonat
Towel
Meridian Civic Center
Red Caboose Wins Gold at Texas GrapeFest
Red Caboose Winery adds two top prizes to its haul with Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 and Syrah Tempranillo 2007 earning gold at Grapevine Texas GrapeFest People’s Choice Wine Tasting Classic. Evan McKibbin, youngest Texas vintner at five years, notes two wines entered beat 170 vineyards. The winery eyes September’s Pacific Rim Wine Competition in San Francisco.
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Cameraricen Meridian
Red Caboose Winery
McKibben
Red Ca
McKibbon
Evan McKibbon
Evan
Texas
San Francisco
Evan Menipoen
Angary McRidden
Rom Ten
EDC Board Debates By Law Changes and Grants
LIPTON Day of Lunn Economic Development Corporation met Tuesday September 22 to discuss by law changes deposits of funds standing committees and meeting dates. The board approved moving funds to the local bank for better interest while preserving option for future boards. They planned committee assignments and reviewed an $8500 grant request for a city project but needed more timeline details before approval. The EDC also voted to lower the chamber funding to 25000 and approved marketing and tourism payments, with city counsel to review legality of Hodges Marketing support.
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Lipton — Day
Lunn B20nomic Development Corporation
EDC
Tex Poo
Mike Schmidt
Cliifton
Sacad
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
Doulas
Chamber
Drew Leigh
Hodges Marketing
Phil Robertson
Chamber of Commerce
Five Arrested Thursday Following Chavez Murder
Arturo Chavez, 57, was found shot dead beside a white Tacoma pickup in Dahl Park parking lot Bosque County. Deputies DPS and Texas Rangers began the investigation as local officers at the scene. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. Tuesday Sept 29 at Clifton Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Memorial Park.
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Dahl Park
Arturo Chavez
Clifton
Leslie Perry
Steve Adcock
Monty Chastain
Arturo Haven
Tacoma
Department of Public Safety
Bennett Morrow Fegally
Arturo
Texas Rangers
DPS
Adcock
Mythers
Arturo ‘Chavez
Clifton Funeral Home Chapel
Iton Memorial Park
CISD Holds Public Hearing and Bus Purchase Approved
LIFTON Dutton Independent School District held a public hearing on the FIRST rating with Superintendent Rhoda White noting a superior result. No speakers attended the hearing. During the session Dan Fowler reported three bus bids. Bluebird bid $84,113 was recommended and approved by the board.
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Lifton
Dutton Indepdent
Financial Integrity Rating System of
Texas
Rhoda White
CISD
Dan Fowler
John Thiele
Clifton Chamber Big Buck Contest Opens With $4000 Prize
The Clifton Chamber of Commerce announces a $4000 Big Buck Contest inviting entries. Hunters sign at Clifton Feed and Services Center, Keith’s Ace Hardware, Sulak’s Czech Bakery and Market, and Samples Ranch Pro, with a $25 fee that includes four free camo caps. Top prizes and special awards are planned, including a $400 shoulder mount from Millsap Wildlife for the first buck.
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Texas
Millsap Wildlife
Clifton Bands Highlighted At Lions Club Meeting
Clifton Lions Club heard Clifton High School bands praised for abundant enthusiasm and a record of state competition finals. Director Keith Zuehlke noted 356 students taught daily with multiple bands spanning middle and high school levels including jazz and pop programs.
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Clifton
Lions Club
Lifton
Chavonne
Keith Zuehike
Clifton Lions Club
Zuehlke
Zuehike
Zuehrke
Brian Bronstad
Jeff White
LIONS
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COURT
Thiele
Richard Spitzer
Red Caboose
Chavez
Clifton Chamber
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