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Working Lands Perspectives: Erik Glenn

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For this edition of Working Lands Perspectives, we interviewed Erik Glenn to discuss how federal and state funding can best be used to create resilient, sustainable working lands. Glenn is the Executive Director of Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust and President of the Partnership of Rangeland Trusts (PORT).

Bosque County Arrest Report

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Tracy William Bodiford, 46, of Clifton, was arrested on September 18 for the possession of a controlled substance less than or equal to one gram. Jeanna Lynn Kennedy, 34, of Houston, was arrested on September 18 for the possession of marijuana more than two ounces.

Bosque Auditor explains questionable items in budget

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Bosque County commissioners recently passed the budget and tax rate for next year, causing a grumble heard throughout the community. Although the tax rate will not change from the previous year, residents can expect their annual property tax bill to rise in order to keep funds coming into the county.

NCBC Hosts Annual Fundraiser

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The National Championship Barbeque Cookoff hosted its annual auction and BBQ dinner Saturday evening where guests bid on items in the silent auction, enjoyed a delicious BBQ dinner, and participated in a live auction afterwards. Proceeds from the fundraiser went to the Meridian Parks and Recreation Department. Turn to Page 3 for more!

Clifton Study Guild holds final meeting

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The Clifton Study Guild, founded in 1953, met for their final meeting September 16, 2020. It was on November 2, 1953, when a group of vocational women of Trinity Lutheran Church gathered in the home of Ada Marie Polk to discuss forming an auxiliary in the church to be known as the “Business & Professional Women’s Auxiliary.” At their meeting held on January 12, 1954, the constitution and bylaws were adopted.

COVID-19 Death in Bosque

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Lutheran Sunset Ministries released a statement on Facebook Sunday informing the community of the death of a 98-year-old female resident who previously tested positive for COVID-19. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of our resident as well as our employees who provided he their care,” the statement said.