Bosque County River Run

Fall Festivals Bosque County Eats & Treats Halloween Fun & Safety Tips Autumn at the Bosque Arts Center Local History

Dear Readers, Although our native evergreens mean less falling leaves, the holidays are rapidly approaching. Central Texas is the perfect place to spend fall, outdoors and in the company of friends and family. Reading on, locals and visitors will find information on local artists, restaurants, festivals and fall gatherings.

With everything Bosque County has to offer, it is the best place to call home and a perfect get away for visitors. It is home to artists, chefs, beautiful landscapes and so much more. As the top of the Hill Country in Texas, there is always something new to experience.

Those featured inside this edition are only some of the many talented people we have living here. They all demonstrate hard work, dedication, time and care in contributing to the community around them. Contributions include everything from sweet treats, delicious meals and a plethora of commodities that make the county unique with offerings of high quality produced goods.

We’re proud to feature and fill our pages with rich history and heritage while welcoming new additions to the community.

What’s Inside

Eats and treats across Bosque County ....starts on page 4

With gratitude, Bosque County River Run Staff Publisher’s Note: If you have been a regular reader of this magazine you will notice a few changes in this edition. We have added County in the name, changed some fonts and type styles and a few design elements, all in an effort to improve and stay true to our original mission… to produce a magazine that is for and about the people, places and events of Bosque County, TX. And yes, a river does run through it.

The magazine, since its inception, has always been a project of Bosque County Publishing, LP and will continue to be in the future. If you have story and/or photo ideas please share those or any other suggestions or ideas with us.

The best way to do that is email publisher@cliftonrecord. com, call 254-675-3336 or stop by the office at 310 W. 5th Street in Clifton or 114 W. Main in Meridian.

As always, thanks for reading and we hope you enjoy this and coming editions.

Local heritage and German history ....starts on page 8

Toni Rowan, Publisher Publisher - Toni Rowan Managing Editor - Cynthia D. Davis Authors - Arthur DeVitalis, Carol Rueter, J.W. Thiele Contributor - Angela Smith Photography - Cynthia D. Davis, Arthur DeVitalis, Carol Rueter Layout and Design - Cynthia D. Davis, Laura Yeakey Advertising Executive - Jessica Brown Office Manager/Bookkeeping - Estella Guerrero Circulation Manager - Georgia Bell Bosque County River Run is published and circulated by Bosque County Publishing, LP., the same team that proudly delivers The Clifton Record and Meridian Tribune.

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Front Cover by Cynthia D. Davis Black Dirt Tango playing at The Red Caboose

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Olaf ’s

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Olaf’s Restuarant & Bar in downtown Clifton

By Arthur DeVitalis

Olaf’s Restaurant and Bar is a full-service venue with a 3,000 square foot courtyard venue featuring live music Thursday through Saturday nights. The menu features flatbreads, salads and soup, and entrees. These range from pan-seared chicken breast and Norwegian salmon to delectable filet mignon, New Zealand rack of lamb, jumbo lump crab cakes, tantalizing desserts and more.

Head Chef Carlos Cortez has always cooked. His passion started at a very young age. He graduated from Meridian High School and continued to the University of Texas at Austin. He studied anthropology and focused on how food evolves from culture to culture, country to country.

After graduation, Cortez traveled constantly growing and evolving his recipes.

He spent a year in Australia and worked for American Cruise Lines. Servings would vary according to region and as a result, he learned a diverse array of cuisines and Continued on page 35...

Cynthia D. Davis Pictured inside Olaf’s Restaurant and Bar. Olaf’s offers fine dining in the heart of downtown Clifton.

Corner Drug Cafe in downtown Clifton

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Corner Drug Cafe

By Arthur DeVitalis

The Corner Drug Cafe has become a staple for those living in and visiting Clifton.

Mother and daughter duo Nena and Phyllis Rieser make dishes from scratch to provide a healthy alternative to fried foods. The business, rounded out by father Ed, is centered around the family. Nena received her culinary degree in 2010 and began working her way up through the business.

She spent seven years working with food, with three of those years at the same restaurant. There, she moved from sous to lead chef. She started thinking about opening her own business and nearly made the jump in December 2016.

Instead, she waited for the right moment and the Corner Drug Cafe opened in May 2017.

Nena expresses her passion for the culinary arts via variety in specials at the cafe,

which include Mexican, Indian, Greek, Italian and more cuisines. The most popular comfort food? Pot roast. The pastries are made fresh from scratch at 5 for the cafe’s open time at 7 a.m. “We take pride in making pastries fresh every single day,” said Nena.

As many know Clifton as the Norwegian Capital of Texas, the Riesers incorporate their cultural traditions into what they serve. “We make Lefsa, which is like a potato tortilla,” explains Nena. The Norweigan influence includes cookies, dishes and items for the Norwegian Country Christmas specials. The family knows its roots and does this in preservation of the cultural traditions of their ancestors.

The nostalgia of the building is part of the experience.

Phyllis remembers a customer that returned with memories of the building in her youth. “She would ride the bus from Dallas Continued on page 36...

Arthur DeVitalis Chef Nena stands next to the restored antique soda fountain at the Corner Drug Cafe in Clifton.

LOCAL HERITAGE

Thiele family comes to America

Courtesy of Bosque Musuem Gustav and Paulina Thiele on their wedding day, October 1889

By J.W. Thiele Around 1880, Pauline Thiele sold all her German possessions, shop and home, and made the final plans to head for America.

The family made their way to Washington County and Uncle Leonhardt’s home. The

area may have been called Mason’s Prairie at that time, near present day Winedale.

Pauline was a very small woman in stature – barely five feet all and very slender.

She was very active and physically strong apparently. She knew nothing of the English language; however, it was not need-

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ed in Washington County because school, church and business matters could all be handled in German. She never learned to speak English.

Pauline brought her four children with her.

Pauline lived with her children in Bosque County where she moved from family household to family household – usually to help with the birth of another grandchild or other times of need.

Her grandson, Fritz, said that she was a very gentle woman who loved her grandchildren and didn’t like to see them scolded or punished when they had been less than perfect in the eyes of their parents. He said that she darned untold numbers of socks and sweaters for the large number of grandchildren in which she was blessed.

She was baptized in the Evangelische faith in Zschepplin. Once she moved to Bosque County, no German Church was available near her home: however, the pastor from Zion Evangelische Church at Womack served as the pastor to the Germans in the Bismark community.

A church was established there in 1906 – St. John’s Evangelische Kirche. Franz Thiele gave an acre of land for the church and Gustav Thiele gave an acre for the cemetery across the road. The church building is gone since the church merged with Zion at Womack in 1946-47. The cemetery is still maintained by Zion Church and community members.

Pauline died before the church and cemetery were established, and she was buried in the Valley Mills Cemetery. She died on March 1, 1902, only a few months before Franz and his family would move to Bosque County.

This tiny woman has to be admired for her courage and stamina. It was said that she knew that she and her children could make it in America because they were all able to work.

Franz Thiele family comes to Bosque County Around 1900, it became clear that the farm on the Fayette and Washington County line was too small for the growing family of Franz and Wilhelmine Thiele. The family now contained their eight children – with a ninth on the way.

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Franz’s brother Gustav and wife, Pauline Stoerner Thiele had already moved to the high prairie of southeastern Bosque County. In early 1902, Franz made the decision to purchase land some 600 acres that adjoined Gustav’s property along the western side. There was open range land and fertile farmable land, and there was adequate wooded area that would provide firewood for the household. It was a perfect piece of property. A house already existed on the property, but very few out-buildings were in existence.

Once the final purchase was completed, Franz sent sons Fritz and Karl (Charlied) to Bosque County in mid-October to build cattle pens around the small barn, a horse shed and pens, a hen house, and a hog pen.

Twice per week, Fritz and Charlie dined with Uncle Gus and Aunt Pauline. Apparently, bread, butter, and jelly were always sent home with the two boys – ages 18 and 14. Charlie often commented that he nearly starved to death because brother Fritz was a terrible cook and they were fast running out of the supply of cottontail rabbits for food.

Somehow they survived, worked very hard preparing the farmstead and anticipated the arrival of the rest of the family.

Back in Fayette County, the family begun to make preparations for their journey north.

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Arrangements were made for two boxcars to be rented in mid-November. The boxcars were rented by the week, so once they became the possession of the traveling family, the loading and preparations were hectic.

The Thiele family boarded the loaded boxcars in Burton and began their journey north – a journey that was to take almost two days. Water and food for man and beast had to be part of the loading and preparation because the cars would be locked prior to the coupling to the train.

The women, furniture, grain, some tools and farm equipment were in one car. The male members of the family were in the second car with all the livestock: two horses, three milk cows and two calves, a pregnant sow, a dozen geese, about 60 children and two weaned puppies.

The first part of the trip went well, but in Temple, problems arose. The two boxcars containing the family and all their worldly goods were misplaced and placed on the wrong track, thereby, missing the train north. This mistake added almost another day to the harrowing journey. Water and food for the family and their animals ran out. The livestock became very restless and easily spooked, not to mention the pain, discomfort, and apprehension in each of the family members. Finally, the error

was discovered by the railroad yard workers and the cars were hooked to the next northbound train – almost a day later than scheduled.

Family and livestock survived the second day, and their new home was very near.

The remainder of the day was spent allowing the livestock to regain its strength in nearby pens while members of the family unloaded their possessions.

Early on the second day in Bosque County, the procession headed northeast toward their new home. There was no road once the river was crossed. The trail stretched through the tall prairie grass and 11 gates had to be opened and closed between the river and the Theile farm. Franze and Wilhelmine lived out the rest of their lives on that same farm. Two smaller farms were cut from the south side. These farms were rented from Franz. Franz and Wilhelmine are buried near their son Ernst and Franz’s mother, Johanna Pauline Bernhardt Thiele, in the Valley Mills Cemetery.

Franz and Wilhelmine were the grandparents of J.W. Thiele. J.W. still works a family farm in the Fairview community, where his son, John and wife, Belinda live.

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LOCAL HISTORY

German heritage and traditions - 57th Sausage Supper to be held 2019

Carol Rueter Right. During the celebration of the 125th birthday of Zion United Church, hundreds showed up for the service and the celebration outdoors. Left. The sausage is cut up to bite size pieces in back of the church during the annual supper.

By Carol Rueter

As the fall season rolls over the prairie in Bosque County, the heritage and traditions of the German immigrants who settled in Bosque County are alive and well. Germans represent the largest ethnic group in the county. Flipping through the phone books in Bosque County, names like Zuehlke, Conrad, Wiederaenders, Rueter, Hampe and Thiele point to the stillstrong local influence.

Most of the early German settlers in the county came shortly after the Civil War, many settled on the prairie around Childress creek, ranching and farming the land.

As late as the 1930s, Germans accounted for about one-third of the county’s population. Many more arrived in the next few years, settling at Cayote, Mosheim, Norse, Walnut Springs, Iredell, Cranfills Gap and elsewhere.

In Womack the Sons of Hermann, a German-American fraternal organization, built Womack Hall in 1916. This hall is still in constant use today for benefit fish fries, weddings, dances and family re-

unions.

Annually, Zion United Church at Womack retains its heritage hosting the annual Sausage Supper the first Saturday after Thanksgiving. The meal includes homemade German sausage, sauerkraut, potato salad, beans, homemade bread, jellies and butter. There is always a wide variety of homemade cakes and pies to top it off.

This year will be 57th supper served at Zion United Church.

The annual event starts several days before the supper, when everyone pitches in and makes the German sausage to serve up the following Saturday. In the early years, members of the church actually cut the pork off the bones of a recently butchered swine from a nearby ranch. Now, the meat comes to the church as large chucks that simply need to be cut up and ground up after spices have been added. After the sausage is mixed, it is stuffed into links ready for the smoker.

Again, in the early years there were several residences where the sausage was smoked for several days prior to the

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supper. An actual smoke house was built on Rueter land, where the sausage is still smoked.

During the days of smoking, other members of the church ready the potato salad, sauerkraut, beans, and other sides - along with the abundance of desserts - for theannual feast. During Saturday, the smoked sausage is moved to the church and put on the huge grill out back to be ready to serve the hundreds of guests.

People from all over the state make the trip to the country around Womack simply for the treat of handmade sausage and everything that goes along with it.

Zion United Church in Womack is the result of the merger of two congregations.

The German Evangelical Zions Church was organized in 1891. St. John’s Church was established in 1906 near Cayote. In 1948, the two congregations were merged, and in 1955, the buff-colored brick church with the copper steeple was built in Womack.

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Chase community to a spot in Womack where the church currently sits. A fine new structure with a 60-foot bell tower was built – the “pride of the prairie.” In 2016, the church celebrated its 125th birthday.

In 1948, St. John’s Church of Bismark merged and formed the present congregation. The present church building was dedicated on Dec. 4, 1955.

One of the longest traditions at the Church was organist Mildred Conrad, who brought

the music to the congregation for 66 years – and following in her footsteps is Sherry Schulze who has been playing for 35 years.

Since then, the active church has continued to build and renovate as necessary, adding a large fellowship hall with a stage, a classroom wing, and a full kitchen. The church motto remains, what the denominational logo says, from the prayer of Jesus in the Gospel of John: “That they all may be one.”

Carol Rueter JW Thiele stuffs the sausage in casings while Clay Cockrell watches.

Courtesy Photo Many years ago when the Sausage Supper started, women of the church were seen cutting meat for the sausage from the recently butchered hog.

Fall Fest 2019 Photos by Carol Rueter

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FallFest 2019 on tap in Clifton

By Angela Smith, Clifton Main Street manager.

Carol Rueter Every year during Fall Fest Clifton’s outstanding shops, galleries, boutiques and eateries will welcome guests, in addition to the festival vendors gathered with their distinctive wares and delicious foods.

The return of cooler weather is reason for celebration. Clifton Main Street is delighted to host the festivities with the 19th annual FallFest on Saturday, Oct. 19. Set in Clifton’s Historic Downtown district, FallFest offers family entertainment, arts & crafts, select vendors, live performances and delectable foods along the beautiful avenues of downtown.

Visitors will discover unique goods and great bargains offered by artisans and crafters from around the state in the Market on Main Street. Clifton’s outstanding shops, galleries, boutiques and eateries will welcome guests in addition to the festival vendors gathered with their distinctive wares and delicious

foods. It’s the perfect spot for early holiday shopping.

For our younger audience, a large play space is reserved for Kids’ Zone, featuring interactive exhibits, games and fun.

Bosque County is the home of tremendous talent, and Clifton Main Street is proud to provide a venue for visual and performance artists. This year FallFest is expanding to three entertainment stages, where local performers will be showcased.

Guests can enjoy the sounds of Brian Barrett, Markus Miller, Clifton Elementary School Honors Choir, Miriam Wallace, Bosque River Band and many mor.

We’re also happy to welcome The GTOs. You won’t want to Continued on page 24...

National Chamionship Barbecue Coofoff

By Arthur DeVitalis

Courtesy Photo Winners line up to recieve their prizes for placing in the National Campion Barbecue Cookoff .

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People will come from all over to participate in the National Championship Barbecue Cookoff in Meridian Saturday, October 26.

The event begins at 10 p.m. A carnival, parade, live music and a car show will be offered during the event. Barbecue cookers will fight in culinary fashion for the top place and prizes to be awarded.

The competition, held annually, will celebrate its 32nd year. The National Championship Barbecue Cookoff, Inc. was formed with the sole purpose of promoting the communities of Bosque County. Proceeds benefit non-profit organizations of Bosque County and scholarship programs.

It is free to be a judge at the competition.

Patrons must purchase armbands. People’s Choice tickets will also be available. Over 150 people are expected to come cook, with more vendors than ever.

The cookoff will be held at the Bosque Bottoms, located at 317 River Road in Meridian. For more information, visit ncbcmeridian.com.

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Halloween events in Bosque County

By Arthur DeVitalis

The Bosque Arts Center will host its “Halloween Costume Party” event Saturday, October 26, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Organizers encourage attendees to dress up or come as themselves.

According to Bosque Arts Center Program Director Deb Phinney, however, “costumes make it a lot more fun.” DJ Brian Birkes from Broken Spoke Entertainment will provide dance music for the festivities.

The event is in its third year. It has moved downstairs from the Fraiser Performance Hall to the Tin Building Theatre (TBT).

The party provides treats like popcorn, pretzels, candy and other Halloween-themed goodies. Drawing prizes will also be given away. A costume contest for the event will feature the categories of “Best All-Around, Best Handmade, Best Witch, Funniest, Scariest, Most Creative, Most Original and Least Effort.” Judges typically announce winners at 9:30 p.m.

The event is adults only and BYOB. Admission will cost $20. The art center is located at 215 S. College Drive. Tickets are available online at bosqueartscenter.org, and more information will be released via the center’s Facebook page. For questions, call 254-675-3724 or visit the center at 215 South College Dr. in Clifton.

The TBT will also be presenting its first-ever interactive murder mystery, Ken Jones’ “Dead to the Last Drop.”

The theatre will host four performances and two dinner productions in early October. The play features a crazy cast of characters with audience interaction, laughs and twists-and-turns. Both veteran and newcomer performers will treat audiences to a spooky night of fun. The audience takes part in the conclusion by voting on the ending.

Reservations are available on the website.

Walnut Springs Business for Youth in Agriculture (WSBYA) has planned its Fall Fest and a haunted house for the Halloween season this year. The haunted house will be held Saturday,

October 26, in the WSBYA building, located next to Walnut Springs Community Center at 4159 3rd Street in Walnut Springs.

The following Sunday, October 27, the WSBYA will hold its first Fall Fest and car show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The association will hold family events like face painting, a cake walk and pumpkin bowl. According to organizer Brandy Pullin, the group is looking to bring more family friendly events.

Vendors will be lined up underneath the WSBYA’s awning with the car show to be held in the middle of Third Street (State Highway 144). Smoked turkey legs, corn dogs, chicken fried cutlets on a stick and more will be offered.

For more information or questions, contact the WSBYA on Facebook.

Those interested in participating the show or becoming vendors can contact Brandy at 254-495-6537, Makayla at 254-396-3645 or Wayne at 254-3964112.

Three Cranfills Gap churches will come together to provide the area with the GAP Fallfest, a Halloween event for kids and adults. The festival is put on by St. Olaf Lutheran Church, First United Methodist Church of Cranfills Gap and GAP First Baptist Church.

The event is free to the public and will provide food. Face-painting, a costume contest, inflatables, inflatable games, music and more will be available for young ghouls and goblins. A corn-filled treasure chest with goodies and duck race are sure to be hits with pre-K. The carnival is a community-wide effort with funds from local businesses Kountry Klassics, Chadco Construction LLC, the Cranfills Gap Chamber of Commerce and Gap Ranch Supply.

Festivities are set to begin at 5 and continue until 8 p.m.. The carnival is typically held the night before or on Halloween, across from the Toad in Cranfills Gap. For more information, contact the GAP FBC on Facebook or call 254-597-2780.

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Halloween Safety Tips Halloween is in the air around Bosque County as hayrides, events and plenty of tricks or treats are planned for the youngsters. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests several tips to protect youngsters as they enjoy the fun.

Costumes should be bright and reflective. Shoes should be functional and not allow for tripping. Adding reflective tape or glow sticks to costumes is an easy way to increase visibility.

Non-toxic makeup and decorative hats are safer as opposed to masks, which can block or limit visibility. Make-up should be tested before the big candy day to ensure everything goes smoothly. Children may be easily hurt by accessories if they stumble or trip. If a sword, cane or stick is a part of your child’s costume, make sure it is not too sharp or long.

Look for costumes with a label clearly indicating the material is flame resistant. This can apply to wigs costumes and other accessories. Look for and purchase those with a label clearly indicating they are flame retardant.

Do not use decorative contact lenses. While the packaging on decorative lenses will often make claims such as “one size fits all,” or “no need to see an eye specialist,” using decorative contact lenses without a prescription is both dangerous and illegal. This can cause pain, inflammation serious eye disorders and infections, which may lead to permanent vision loss.

Teach children how to call 911 in emergency situations or become lost.

Parents can also do their part to make residences safe for trick-or-treaters.

Parents should remove objects that children could trip over from the porch and front yard. This includes lawn decorations, toys and bikes.

Homeowners should check outdoor lights and replace burned-out bulbs.

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from sidewalks and steps, making for an easy pathway to the treats. Pets may have to be restrained in the presence of many strangers. Owners should gauge the situation to avoid incident.

Parents or guardians should also always accompany young children with flashlights for all on neighborhood rounds. For older children, plan and review an acceptable route. Establish a specific time to return home.

Those participating in the festivities should only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter for a treat.

Because pedestrian injuries are the most common injuries to children on Halloween, remind Trick-or-Treaters to: - Stay in a group that knows its destination; - Use reflective tape; - Remain on lit streets, sidewalks or on the far edge of the roadway facing traffic; - Carry your cellphone and never cut across yards or alleyways; - Cross the street as a group in established crosswalks and as established by local custom; - Do not cross out of driveways or in between parked cars. Never assume the right of way; - Suspicious or illegal activity should be reported to local law enforcement agencies.

For the kiddos that can’t get enough candy on Halloween, a good meal prior to parties and trick-or-treating will ensure healthy nutrition throughout the night.

Parents should sort through their children’s candy upon returning home. Tampering is rare but a responsible adult should closely examine treats for any spoiled, unwrapped or suspicious items. Try to ration treats for the days and weeks following Halloween, al-

though this can prove difficult for parents and kids alike.

Halloween can also be tricky for children with food allergies. Parents are the ones who can avoid an allergic reaction and emergency situation with some simple tips.

Always read the ingredient label on treats. Many popular Halloween candies contain some of the most common allergens, like peanuts or tree nuts, milk, egg, soy or wheat.

If the ingredients aren’t listed, arrange for a “treat exchange” with other parents.

Candy is at high risk of containing trace amounts of common allergy triggers because factories often produce many different products. Also, “fun size” or miniature candies may have different ingredients or be made on different equipment than the regular size candies, meaning that brands your child previously ate without problems could cause a reaction. Teach your child to politely turn down home-baked items and never to taste or share another child’s food.

Never let small children handle sharp objects. Children can draw faces with a marker but parents should cover the pumpkin cutting.

Consider using a flashlight or glow stick instead of a candle to light your pumpkin. If you do use a candle, a votive candle is safest. Jack-o-lanterns with candles should be placed on a sturdy table away from flammable objects. They should not be placed on a porch in the path of visitors or left unattended.

Parents are the greatest protection children have at the hands of potential Halloween dangers.

Unique Finds at 219

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219 Artisan Market hosts local creations

By Arthur DeVitalis

219 Artisan Market hosts local creations and custom works from artists in Bosque County.

One day, as Mural Artist Megan Morris Major painted a sign in town, she walked into a space to use an extension cord. The building, located at 313 W. 5th Street in Clifton, is owned by Michelle Slaughter.

Megan and her mother, Helen, joined the pottery guild at the Bosque Arts Center (BAC) and had previously talked about the need for an artisan’s market.

She envisioned the space immediately as the location for the idea. Two months later, the building was rented and work began on readying the market. It will celebrate it’s first year in October.

Everything available is handmade, painted or assembled. Shelves in the market were made from wood milled by Megan’s uncle. When the market started, only seven artists were featured. Today, over 35 are featured from Bosque County. The business

is modeled in co-op fashion, in which artists can rent space or a single shelf by the month.

Every artist featured has the opportunity to vend and have face-to-face interactions with patrons.

Kay Lane is a featured potter at the venue. She majored in art as a young woman and graduated from University of Texas at Austin. In her formative years in Clifton, she started a preschool and was active in implementing an art program at the high school.

She taught at Clifton High School until retirement 15 years ago. Then, she took a pottery class and fell in love with the medium. Lane traveled to workshops to develop her skills and style. Eventually she started teaching pottery at BAC. She pushes the envelope with her craft, always making different pieces than the last.

She’s been a potter for the last 12 years. Her work is inspired by organic, flowing forms that are found in nature. Visit @originalpottery on Facebook to view her work.

Another artist, Cleon Flanagan, is a retired Methodist minister. He works with wood to produce mission-style furniture.

He was initially inspired to make children’s toys, thus marking the beginning of his foray into woodworking.

This was a longtime hobby until he retired from the ministry, which he now pursues full-time. Exotic woods are collected from shops, such as Woodcraft in Austin, to source maple, redwood and hard oak. He’s worked on dovetailing for years, making his grandson an executive desk for his wedding gift when he was in Cachara, Colo.

Currently, he produces crosses, tolerances, keepsake stands, stools, benches and small boxes. All his pieces are sanded by hand with a wipe-on coat of minwax.

For more information on the artists and their works offered at 219 Artisan Market, drop by in person or call 254-366-7140.

The market opens Wednesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cynthia D. Davis Left. Cleon Flanagan stands next to his hand crafted wood boxes and crosses. Cleon is one of the featured artisans showing work at 219 Artisan Market. Right. Kay Lane is a longtime Bosque County resident, former history teacher for Clifton High School and lifelong artist.

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Bosque Arts Center keeps local tradition alive

By Carol Rueter

Carol Rueter Clifton has been listed in The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America by J. Vanelli.

Once housing a school of higher learning, Bosque Arts Center (BAC) carries on the traditions of the arts via the Roland Jones Gallery, the annual Bosque Art Classic, the Bosque County Adult and Youth Photo Shows, a high school art show, and a variety of plays and performances in the Tin Building Theatre. The traditions emerge in various classes, workshops and seminars held throughout the year.

Clifton has been listed in The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America by J. Vanelli, with the arts center playing a major factor in the inclusion. For those who find the arts an important part of history, the present and the future, the center is an integral part of Clifton and Bosque County.

The stately three-story edifice was originally built in 1923 to house the administration building of the Lutheran College in Clifton. After the college merged with Texas Lutheran College in Seguin 1954, the building was sold to C.E. (Pat) Olsen. He deeded it to the BAC in 1981.

Today, the BAC is an established cultural attraction, with several thousand patrons and visitors participating in events that take place year-round.

In 1982, the BAC Theatre group was organized. The troupe used a barn-like tin structure attached to the main building for its performances. In 1983 while offering a full season of plays, lights and a stage were built by a small, dedicated group of volunteers that are still Continued on page 32...

Carol Rueter BAC is an established cultural attraction, with several thousand patrons and visitors participating in events that take place yearround.

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LIVE MUSIC at the Pavillion Stage

Ticket Information

Music by

General Admission: $6 Kids 12 and under are free

11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Never2Late B&B Band Brazos Tragedy

Get your fill of BBQ cooked by some of the best!!

BBQ Tasting Arts & Crafts Wine Tasting Tent Amusement Carnival Games and rides set up all day

Schedule of events

People’s Choice BBQ Tasting 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parade 10:00 a.m.

Classic Car Show starts at 10 a.m.

Red Caboose Winery in Meridian

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Red Caboose Winery

By Arthur DeVitalis

Sustainable new and generations-old techniques make Red Caboose Winery unique in approach to its wine production.

All varieties produced are low in sulfite content and are made from estate-grown grapes in the old world tradition of winemaking.

The red wines are never filtered. The winery uses American white oak barrels to age vinifera up to 36 months before bottling and cellaring.

The winery takes its namesake from the red caboose that owner Gary McKibben bought and moved to the property. He has managed the winery since 2003, with the first wine produced in 2005. The winery opened to the public in 2007.

Geothermal systems are not considered renewable alone because they do use electricity. They do work with nature to provide heating and cooling elements.

Electricity provided by solar or wind power would make the system renewable, as Red Caboose Winery is set up. By utilizing photovoltaics on its roof, the winery collects electricity to be reused.

That energy is transferred to the geothermal system. The advantage lies in the efficiency between moving hot or cool air through floors per electric unit.

Ground and soil type can be factors in effectiveness of the ground loop, which disperses heat or cold back into the ground surrounding the system.

In the winter, heat is absorbed by the solution as it circulates through the warmer earth. Summer brings the hot solution that cools in the ground below the aboveground air system.

A water-to-water or waterto-air heat pump is crucial to the process, before transferring through a typical duct system or water heater.

This split-transfer system requires separate cold and hot exchanges, relative to water and air, to function.

Maintenance is minimal with geothermal systems, although installation is critical.

The loop, which is typically buried under a lot leading horizontally or vertically to an existing structure, can last for generations or decades.

The pump, air filter and heating coil are typically housed above ground, and serve as the main sources of periodic maintenance. Pipes below ground should be checked regularly, although proper installation prevents future problems, barring seismic activity.

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Barrels at Red Caboose Winery are White Oak and cooled via geothermal wells.

Cynthia D. Davis

FALL EVENTS & FESTIVALS

By Arthur DeVitalis

Bacon Bash Texas

Locals in Cranfills Gap greatly anticipate the Bacon Bash Texas event this year with everyone’s favorite meat.

Bacon dishes from over 30 cooking teams, the Big Texas Breakfast Taco Bar and a huge variety of adult beverages will be available to the public.

Proceeds benefit children with Type 1 diabetes and provide coats and blankets for those in need. The festival will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, and centers around the Horny Toad Bar in Cranfills Gap. Niki Warms the Cold was created in memory of Cranfills Gap native Niki

Carlson after her unexpected death.

Each year, the festival holds a coat and blanket drive to support the needy across Texas, and contributes raised funds to the project. Niki would carry coats and blankets in her car to provide for those that had none.

Niki’s cousin, Lexie Finstad, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and was a nine-year camper at a specialized Type 1 Diabetes camp in North Texas.

Camps like these inform children about healthy eating choices and allow children to meet others with the condition.

Bacon Bash Texas began a scholarship in 2015 to raise funds for children to attend the camp and provide financial

assistance for kids to receive a Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring System. Scholarship applications are available at baconbashtexas.com.

Last year, the organization contributed $3,890 towards JDRF to aid in Type 1 research, with $71,000 raised for camp and Dexcom scholarships. A total of $27,000 funded Niki Warms the Cold. Over $390,000 has been raised since the event’s inception in 2012.

The festival also features live music, including Copper Chief, the Jon Young Band, Black Valley and the Tyler Rogers Band.

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Step back in time among the polish and chrome of classic cars at the Clifton Classic Car Cruise In to check out some cherry rides. Located at Clifton Classic Chassis Auto Museum, the 1st Annual Cruise In is hosted by the Bosque County Classic Car Club. This year’s attraction is open to cars and motorcycles and requires no registration, as the club has chosen to set competition aside. It’s about sweet rides and great fun.

For the fitness crowd, we begin the day early in Clifton City Park with the 5K/10K hosted by the27project. Main Street welcomes back this awesome organization, which assists in breaking the cycle of poverty and preventing human trafficking by partnering with domestic and international ministries and providing resources and

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raising awareness through running events and other avenues.

Partners are pivotal to the success of FallFest and Clifton Main Street projects.

Many of our community partners - sponsors, volunteers, organization and businesses - will be joining us to share information about their services and programs and to offer special attractions.

For example, Nellie Pederson Civic Library will be on site hosting its annual Book Sale. On your drive home, make the short trek uptown and tour the Bosque Museum Hay Bale Trail. Make plans now for FallFest.

For more information and performance schedules, find us on Facebook @Clifton Main Street, visit www.visitclifton.org, or contact mainstreet.cliftontx@gmail.com and 254-675-8337.

Tres Hermanos

By Arthur DeVitalis

Tres Hermanos has been in Whitney for 20 years. Five years ago, the Meridian location opened. Cesar Ramirez and his two brothers like the small town atmosphere and repeat customers, fostering relationships within the communities they serve.

For years, Ramirez ran a restaurant in Waco. “It’s such a big difference running a restaurant in Waco versus here,” he says. “In a small town, you get

to know people so much easier.”

A new location will open soon in China Springs, estimated within the next six months.

Their signature dish? Fajitas, a favorite among people. “We’re told we serve the best in Texas,” Ramirez smiles.

They serve traditional TexMex favorites, fresh salsa and chips from homemade tortillas. Visit Tres Hermanos on Facebook, call 254-435-3033 or stop by at 108 W. Morgan Street in Meridian.

Cynthia D. Davis Above, signature dish at Tres Hermanos is their fajitas. Below, diners can take home a jar of their homemade salsa.

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First United Methodist Church in Meridian annual Lord’s Harvest festival

By Arthur DeVitalis

First United Methodist Church in Meridian will host its annual Lord’s Harvest festival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 12. The event is held on the church grounds in the Family Life Center building, located at 300 N. Main in Meridian.

A silent and live auction will be held during the event, in which proceeds fund mission trips for children and the church.

The event is organized by Pastor Paul Whiteley and Youth Pastor Chris Utton. All funds raised benefit the church. ”This is to benefit those who purchase through the silent or live auctions,” said Whiteley.

“None of the funds go to overhead cost. All of it goes back to the community and the world through the United Methodist Committee on Relief.”

Volunteers are currently being sought for everything from advertising to yarn crafts. The church also needs assistance with setup, cleanup, meal prep and with the Kid’s Kingdom.

Homemade crafts including

woodowrk, sewn goods, baking, art and more can be donated for the auction. Fiscal donations will also be accepted.

The meal will be beef tri tips with gravy. A country store will sell jams, jellies, knick-knacks and more. Businesses in the Meridian communities have donated gift cards and items the past.

“It’s way that helps us really help out others,” said Whiteley.

“It’s more focused on harvest than Halloween, knowing that this is the season when we harvest the fruits gained through our labors throughout the year.

It’s a celebration of how God has provided, in our lives and through the service, that we’ve done for his glory.”

For more information or to contribute, call the church at 254-435-2218. The office is open from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays.

“We have everything we need in Jesus Christ, so we want to give back what we receive from him to benefit others through him,” Whiteley concluded.

Arthur DeVitalis First United Methodist Church of Meridian shows it’s support for the Meridian Yellowjackets.

Texas Troubadour Songwriter Classic

By Arthur DeVitalis

The seventh annual Bosque Arts Center’s Texas Troubadour Songwriter Classic will bring live performances to Clifton as top singers and songwriters compete for the Texas Troubadour title Saturday, November 2. $3,000 in cash prizes will be awarded.

Earning the Song of the Year award will garner winners $1,000, plus online and CD song entries. The coveted Texas Troubador title will be $1,500 and $500 for the People’s Choice award.

This year, Grammy-winner Jeannie Seely of the Grand Old Opry will judge and perform.

She will be accompanied by Tim Atwood. Seely currently hosts a radio show on Sirius XM and frequently appears on Larry’s Country Diner on RFD TV. Faron Young produced #1 hit in 1971 with Seely’s composition, “Leavin’ and Sayin’ Goodbye.”

Her portfolio also includes “Don’t Touch Me,” “It’s Only Love,” and “I’ll Love You More (Than You’ll Ever Need).”

Seely has written or co-written hits for Dottie West, Lorrie Morgan, Jack Greene, Connie Smith

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and more.

Entries will be judged on lyrics and music with recording quality not considered. Those interested in the Texas Troubadour award must submit three original songs with a videotaped performance via DVD or online.

The Texas Troubadour and People’s Choice prizes will be awarded based on the live performances that evening. Video quality is not judged but the recording should feature the personality and presence of the contestant. The judges will use the video performances, along with the song submissions, to

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choose seven to 10 finalists for the Texas Troubadour live performance at the center.

Contestants for all categories are welcome to use smart phone mp3 or video recording apps, computer software programs, webcams, or other technology to create recordings for contest submissions.

Other live performance awards will also be given away during the concert. Tickets will be available Monday, September 23. For entry details or more information, visit BosqueArtsCenter.org or call 254-675-3724 with questions.

Breaking Bread in Clifton

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Breaking Bread Bakery and Deli

By Arthur DeVitalis

Husband and wife Paul and Charisse Morales are the team behind the Breaking Bread Bakery and Deli.

Paul is a master baker and pastry chef, with everything in-house made from scratch. In October, the business will celebrate two years of success. The most popular item is quickly becoming the loaded fries.

The Texas Tornado, the house chicken salad, comes complete with homemade brioche bread. The most popular baked goods are the cheesecakes, cream pies, the hand-crafted macaroons. All sandwhiches made at the bakery utilize Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, all natural and

gluten-free.

They offer a delicious gluten-free bread and plan on expanding their ovens to bake more on location.

The deli is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and offers delivery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a $10 minimum. Catering is also available, from beautiful meat and cheese platters to specialty desserts. For the kids, a classic peanut butter and jelly, grilled cheese panini or ham and cheese, all on whole wheat bread.

For more information, visit @BreakingBreadBakeryandDeli on Facebook and Instagram, call 243675-1213 or swing by 120 A N. Avenue D., in Clifton.

Cynthia D. Davis Patrons get to choose from a variety of fresh baked goods when dining at Breaking Bread Bakery and Deli. Pictured above are made-from-scratch macaroons.

Cactus Grill offers international cuisine, flavors for thirteen years

By Arthur DeVitalis

Raul and Veronica Contreras have owned and operated the Cactus Grill in Meridian since it opened March 6, 2006. Head Chef Raul prepares international cuisine, ranging from Italian, French, American, Mexican and more varieties. “You can start out with a cheeseburger and finish with fraiche or alfredo,” she said.

Veronica has seen customers grow up over the years and encourages healthy eating. “They’ve grown up to eating a well-balanced meal,” she says. “They keep coming back for the flavor.”

Raul worked in high-class Italian and French restaurants in Dallas for years before the couple moved to Whitney. They worked jobs there for three and a half years before deciding to pursue Raul’s cooking passion. The two have been in business in Meridian ever since.

Veronica always encourages customers to sample the vegetables, which customers often walk away pleasantly surprised at the flavors Raul works to incorporate. “Vegetables at restaurants can be bland, but we’re different.” he says. Raul’s passion is cooking and every dish is special, with an appropriate amount of care taken in preparation.

Veronica speaks of travelers that visit from across the world. They’ve complimented the restaurant with “same or better as a five-star restaurant.”

The Cactus Grill is located at 120 Main Street in Meridian. They offer lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, and dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. The business is closed each Monday.

Customers always seek the burgers or chicken-fried steak, but the duo has successfully encouraged customers to try new things. “When we started, we were always trying to get people to get out of their comfort zone with food,” said Veronica. When the regulars finally did, they loved what they tasted and continued to explore the menu.

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JACKIE’S ANTIQUES 122 W. Morgan Street Meridian, Texas 254-4352892

Unique treasures. One of a kind gifts.

Antiques and so much more.

Located in beautiful downtown Meridian.

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Carol Rueter Pictured above guests enjoy Halloween activities at the BAC. Below, The Bosque Chorale was formed out of the CMA and the singers present several concerts each year for the public to enjoy

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active in the theatre group.

The formal dedication took place on March 16, 1986 after restoration of the main building in 1985.

The Civic Music Association introduces and enhances music for everyone in the community. The Bosque Chorale was formed out of the CMA and the singers present several concerts each year for the public to enjoy. A music camp for kids in grades one through six is held each summer. Proceeds fund music scholarships for area graduates.

The photography club gathers each month for “photo-talk.” The club also organizes the annual judged Bosque County Photography Show and the Bosque County Student Photo Contest.

The Art Club hosts an annual show during FallFest, the third weekend in October. Others include the Artisan Guild, Pottery Guild, Culinary Club,

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Bosque Book Club and Garden Club.

BAC is guided by a volunteer board of directors. The board is supported by a full-time executive director, Jane Scott, who coordinates administrative duties and the many activities conducted. Deb Phinney signed on in 2014 as program director to coordinate and assist with the many activities planned yearround at the BAC. BAC’s “Big Event” every spring is always exciting, and is the Center’s major fundraiser of the year.

Memberships and classes or workshop enrollments may normally be obtained by calling the office Monday through Friday, at 245-675-3724, or Saturdays from 10 to 2 p.m. The center is located at 215 S. College Hill in Clifton. The mailing address is P.O. Box 373, Clifton, Texas 76634. For more information, visit www.bosqueartscenter. org.

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By Arthur DeVitalis

based on soil type and depth to work with, in which certain configurations can accommodate some rock.

Soil and heat conductivity determine the cost effectiveness of the system. Soils with higher thermal transfer rates will run more efficiently with less pipes necessary. Dense or loamy clay soils are most efficient.

A well-water configuration uses the same principles but pulls cool water from a deepbore line into an aquifer. The water is cycled through the system and returned without any chemical changes. McKibben has a total of 32 wells that contribute to keeping the wine cooled.

The winery also uses rainwater for irrigation and natural shading to cool the building. Rock from the winery’s location was also used to create the structure.

The venue also offers Corks and Forks each year. The winery becomes an original music venue Saturdays at mid-month and during the last weekend of each month. The concert series starts in March and ends in October, with each show lasting from 7 to 10 p.m. The DW Blues Band will play Saturday, October 12, while the Lucas Bros. Band will take the

stage October 26.

McKibben opened a distillery in January, located at 903 S. Avenue G in Clifton.

The spirits produced are distilled from the wine products. Vodka, gin and brandy, all 80 proof, are produced from the grapes. “We’re one of the few distilleries in Texas that is offering sustainable spirits,” said McKibben.

Cynthia D. Davis Every year Red Caboose hosts the annual Grape Stomp. This year brought visitors from all over Texas to join in the fun. Above, Buddy greets visitors with a friendly tail wag and welcoming nudge.

“Welcome to the Barn”

Cynthia D. Davis The Barn offers all the comforts in a quiet rural setting. The view inside is almost as lovely as the view outside with rolling hills and a river’s bend.

By Arthur DeVitalis

“Welcome to the Barn” promises serenity and seculsion four minutes away from Clifton. The location is a renovated 80-year-old barn and was selected by the Clifton Chamber of Commerce for the 2019 Norwegian Home Tour. It offers a fully furnished one bedroom, two bathrooms, and a large living and dining area with a washer and dryer.

Patrons will be apble relax amongst the deer, wild turkeys, birds and squirrels from the front porch swing. The barn costs a negotiable $1,500 per month with a $500 deposit for those staying six-months or longer.

Pets will be accepted upon approval and the venue is only available to adults. Smokers are not allowed. According to Helen, the owner, the first words by customers are

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often “It’s so quiet.” The outside of the barn has remained untouched. Fran Walker of Walker Bronze decorated the inside, which is a stark contrast from the outside. “It’s quiet, serene and peaceful,” said Helen.

For more information, contact Helen at 254-675-4936 or 254-386-7575. Helen can also be reached via email at doggiedropinn2@gmail.com.

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worked with chefs all over America.

He loves changing ingredients with fusion dishes – his specialty. Cortez has worked at Olaf’s since it opened six months ago, beginning as a pastry chef and moving through up salad and line chef.

“I like to work out of my comfort zone,” he said. He enjoys being a chef in the

Clifton area. His signature dish? Roast lamb with whole grain mustard sauce and root vegetables. Crème bruleé is the most sought –after dessert on the menu. He plans on adding a duck entrée in the future.

“I am appreciative of Olaf Harris, who has given me the opportunity to showcase my talent in Bosque County,” he said.

Chef Carlos’ Creamy Chicken Pasta Bake with Winter Pesto and Roasted Sweet Potatoes 16 ounces Penne Pasta 3 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced into one-inch strips, 1 sweet potato, diced and roasted 1 red onion diced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend 5 ounces fresh baby spinach 2 cups Béchamel of alfredo sauce 1 cup milk 1/2 cup of homemade winter pesto 1 cup grated parmesan ½ cup of bread crumbs 1 tablespoon olive oil Chopped parsley Salt/pepper In a skillet, add olive oil and saute the red onion, bell pepper and garlic.

Cook the pasta until just before al dente (nine to 10 minutes) Drain and rinse pasta under water to stop the cooking process.

Combine the cooked chicken breast, cheese blend, spinach, roasted sweet potatoes, sautéed veggies, white sauce, milk and pesto. Salt and pepper should be added to the cook’s liking.

Add cooked pasta to chicken mix and stir until combined. Transfer the pasta mix to a 9-by-13 casserole dish.

Combine bread crumbs and parmesan cheese and sprinkle over casserole Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes, or until sides bubble and the top becomes a nice toasted color.

Last, top the dish with chopped parsley.

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Patrons enjoy eating breakfast at the Corner Drug Cafe while the crew gets ready for the afternoon lunch rush. and get dropped off at the soda fountain to wait for a ride,” said Phyllis. Residents used the location as a place to meet and visit, not just eat.

Another tradition involves the barbershop next door. Patrons fresh from a haircut stop by the cafe for an ice-cream treat. “We’ll get you an ice cream if you get a haircut first” is the idea behind it, says Phyllis.

The Screen Door Inn, the hotel upstairs, serves as a bedand-breakfast with the morning meal served downstairs at the cafe. The building was fully purchased by J.M.& Brooks in 1898, eight years prior to the Clifton fire of 1906 that nearly leveled the downtown area. It was immediately rebuilt, with the second floor serving as a railraod boarding house, hotel,

doctor’s office, beauty shop, radio store and more. Following the building’s complete renovation in 2011, the bread-andbreakfast began utilizing the second floor for the first time in 50 years. The cafe, originally the old Corner Pharmacy, operated as a drug store from the late 1800’s through the 1960s under various names. The soda fountain, bar stools, the stained glass barback and the Italian marble bar have weathered the decades beautifully.

“No task is too small for us,” says Phyllis. The cafe also offers private dinners, with an “open-soda fountain” concept for parties. The soda fountain is the original machine used in the building since 1935.

The machine took roughly two years and a trip to Chicago to repair. The fountain has been

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back in action since October 2018.

Lined with barstools, the soda fountain offers sundaes, shakes, malts, Italian cream sodas, and sugar-free mixes.

Ice cream topped with ground, pressed and brewed expresso is another favorite. With the fountain, the cafe has the ability to adjust mixtures on the fly.

Since everything is concocted in-house and never utilizes “heat-and-serve” portions, customers can ask about ingredients and receive an immediate answer.

“Being able to confirm what is made with what is important,” says Nena. The cafe differs from competitors in making everything from scratch includiong pimento cheese, dressing, soups and more. The cafe is the only location in Clif-

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ton to offer five to eight varities of kombucha, including tangerine, sea-salt, pineapple super-green and more.

Nena focuses on healthier food alternatives, like a Keto plate each Wednesday. She’s currently busy working on a Keto french toast.The cafe offers healthy menu items including keto versions of patries, pies and cookies.

Every Sunday after church, the cafe fills with those who attended a service and continue to visit. Eggs benedict is a popular dish, which Nena highly recommends. Phyllis sees customers that walk in, see a familiar face and join tables for an unexpected catch-up.

The Corner Drug Cafe is quickly becoming a Clifton tradition in its own right.

Cub’s Corner 204 E 5th Clifton Texas 76634 245-675-1758

River Run Business Directory

Special thanks to our supporters of Bosque County Publications Automotive Briley Auto Supply 121 Main Street Meridian, Texas 76665 254-435-2212 www.partsplus.com Cub’s Corner 204 E 5th Clifton Texas 76634 245-675-1758 FB@Cubs-Corner-204-E-5thStreet-Clifton-Texas-76634 Gloff Ford 1206 N Avenue G Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-3673 www.gloffmotors.net FB@Gloff-Ford

www.leonsfloorsclifton.com FB@LeonsFloorCovering

254-675-8294 www.publichousing.com

Capital Farm Credit 702 W 5th Street Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-8698

Loftin Dirt Works 307 N Avenue C Clifton, Texas 76634 254-709-7092

Lutheran Sunset Ministries 413 Sunset Avenue Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-8637

Citizens State Bank 505 W 5th Street Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-2211 www.citizensstatebankTexas.com FB@Citizens-State-Bank

Lhoist North America 2861 FM2602 Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-8668

Farm & Ranch

Whitehead Fence Building & Welding Hamilton, Texas, 76531 254-386-4535 FB@Whitehead-Construction

First Security State Bank 1115 W 5th Street Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-2200 www.fssbtexas.com

Williams Constuction 9149 Hwy 6 Meridian Texas 76665 254-435-9011 FB@Williams-Construction-Company

Signal Securitles Inc 700 Throckmorton Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 817-877-4256

Ken’s Auto Supply 920 N Avenue G Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-8400 FB@Kens-Auto-Supply Hillsboro Ford 404 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd Hillsboro, Texas 76645 254-582-5361 www.hillsborofordTexas.com FB@HillsboroFordTexas Howard’s Automatic Trans 9372 Hwy 6 Meridian, Texas 76665 254-435-2360 Peacock’s Western Auto 711 S Colorado Street Whitney, Texas 76692 254-694-2330 www.westernautowhitney.stihldealer.net FB@peacockswa Moore’s Service Center 1435 US-84 Star, Texas 76880 325-948-3595 www.mooresservicecenter.com FB@Moores-Service-Center Myatt Fules 202 N. Avenue B Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-8107 www.myattfuelsTexas.com Tipton International Inc 514 Abbott Ave Hillsboro, Texas 76645 254-582-5333

www.tiptoninternational.com Banking & Finance

Business Services

Toby Handyman & Constrution Service Clifton Texas 254-987-1735

Armadillo Prints Clifton 325 W. 5th Street Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-2444 FB@ArmadilloPrintsClifton

Tri-County Guttering 286 Lady Bird Road Waco, Texas 76712 254-848-7246 www.tricountyguttering.com FB@tricountygutteringco

Clifton Chamber of Commerce 115 N Avenue D Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-3720 www.cliftontexas.org FB@Clifton-Chamber-of-Commerce

Family Services

Construction and home repair All in 1 Handyman & Construction Timmy Brown 254-266-1228 allin1handyman27@gmail.com FB@allin1handymanwelding Bosque Supply 1207 West FM 3220 Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-6553 www.bosquesupply.com Brooks Masonry Joe Brooks 254-694-4201 Leon Floor Covering 302 W 5th Street Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-8686

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Brookhaven Youth Ranch 5467 Rogers Hill Road West, Texas 76691 254-829-1893 www.brookhavenyouthranch.org FB@Brookhaven-Youth-Ranch Clifton Funeral Home 303 S Avenue F Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-8611 www.cliftonfh.com Foss Funeral Home 600 Avenue C Valley Mills, Texas 76689 254-932-5249 www.fossfuneralhome.com FB@fossfuneralhomeandcremationcenter Clifton Housing Authority 608 N Avenue I Clifton, Texas - 76634

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Gap Tractor Parts 11103 FM 219 Clifton, Texas 76634 254-597-2217 www.gaptractor.com Central Texas Stock Fish 512-752-8555 FB@centraltexasstockfish Meridian Saddle And Leather Works 115 N. Main Street Meridian, Texas 76665 254-405-5682 Waco Livestock Auction 2316 Marlin Hwy Waco, 76704 254-753-3191 www.wacolivestock.com FB@Waco-Stockyards-Auction Health and Wellness Albrecht’s Pharmacy 506 W 5th Street Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-8398 FB@albrechtspharmacy April’s Aides 5805 CR 301 Jonesboro, Texas 76538 254-206-0046 aprilsaides.com FB@aprilsaides2019 Beltone Hearing Center 202 N Avenue G, Hwy 6, Clifton, Texas 76634 800-346-0681 www.beltone.com FB@HearBetter CareFlite Corporate Headquarters in Grand Prairie, Texas 972-339-4200 www.careflite.org FB@CareFlite Goodall Witcher Hospital 101 Posey Ave

Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-8322 www.gwhf.org FB@Goodall-Witcher-Fitness-and-Wellness-Center Lawn Care Triple C Tree Service 2347 Hw 22 Whitney Texas 76692 254-337-1055 FB@TripleCTreeService Superior Lawn Tree Service Clifton Texas 254-978-2161 FB@Superior-Lawn-Tree Legal Services Jane Murphey PC Clifton, Texas 76634 254-435-2260 Smith & Bratcher P.C Attorney’s at law 113 W. River Street Meridian, Texas 76665 254-435-2361 www.smithbratcher.com Lodging American Inn & RV Park 9307 Hwy 6 Meridian, Texas 76665 254-435-2851 www.americaninnmeridianTexas. com FB@American-Inn-Meridian-Hotel Cliffview Resort 180 County Rd 1802 Clifton, Texas 76634 254-622-8897 FB@CliffviewResort Country Woods Inn 420 Grand Ave Glen Rose, Texas 76043 817-279-3002 www.countrywoodsinn.com FB@countrywoodsinn Outdoors & Recreation

Doggie Drop Inn P.O. Box 228 Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-4936 www.doggiedropinn.com

Fun N Sun 501 S Main Street Cleburne, Texas 76033 817-447-9191 320 W Hurst Blvd Hurst, Texas 76053 817-280-0303 www.funnsunboats.com

Trinity Lutheran Church Al-Anon 803 W. 3rd Street Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-4020 trinitylutheranclifton.org FB@trinityclifton Retail

Hico Reloading and Shooting 605 N 2nd Street Hico, Texas 76457 817-243-6668 www.hicoshootingsupply.com

BJ’S Western Wear 410 W 5th Street Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-8113 or 254-386-7189 FB@BJs-Western-Wear

One Eleven Cycle 511 N Avenue G Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-4111 FB@111powersports

Bar None Country Store 7991 N. Hwy 6 Waco, Texas 76712 254-848-9112 www.barnonecountrystore.com FB@BarNoneCountryStore

John’s Guns Etc 156 County Road 305 Lott, Texas 76656 254-749-7940 www.johnsgunsetc.com FB@JohnsGunsEtc Oakdale Park 1019 Barnard Street Glen Rose, Texas 76043 254-897-2321 www.glenrosetexas.org FB@oakdaleparkglenroseTexas The Outpost Dicks canoes 136 FM 2114 Clifton, Texas 76635 254-622-8364 www.dickscanoe.com Personal storage BJ’S Public Storage 902 N. Ave. F Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-8113 Pet Services

Big Bear Hunt Adventures In Quebec 450-454-0963 big-bear-hunts.com FB@bigbearhunt Bosque Valley Golf Club 347 County Road 1055 Meridian, Texas 76665

Meridian, Texas 76665 254-435-3001 www.carlisletexas.com FB@carlisleRE

(254) 435-2692 FB@Bosque-Valley-Golf-ClubCody’s Guide Sevrvice 307 Page Road Whitesboro, Texas 76273 903-815-0273 www.codysguideservice.com

Bark - Bosque Animal Rescue Kennels 4340 Hwy 6 Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-0089 www.barkrescue.org FB@bosqueanimalrescuekennels

Cobb Properties 300 3rd Street Cranfills Gap, Texas 76637 254-253-0157 www.cobbranchproperties.com FB@cobbproperties

Praise and Worship

Buckshot Rustic 1432 Texas-22 Whitney, Texas 76692 254-694-4100 FB@Buckshot-Rustic-Furniture-Gifts Brick Alley Boutique 1223 N Avenue G Clifton, Texas FB@brickalley27 Cedar Country 506 W Morgan Meridian, Texas 76665 254-435-2020 FB@Cedar-Country-Antiques-More Jackie’s Antiques 122 W Morgan Meridian, Texas 76665 254-435-2892 www.jackiesantiques.com

Sauer & Associates 600 S Bosque Street Whitney, Texas 76692 254-694-0123 www.sauerrealestate.com Restaurants & Food Dairy Queen Store 311 N Avenue G Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-3003 Double B Foods, Inc. 113 Morgan Street Meridian, Texas 76665 254-435-6187 www.doubleb.com FB@Double-B-Foods Hamilton’s Farmers Market 822 E Main Hamilton, Texas 76531 254-386-5004 FB@farmersmarkethamilton Cactus Grill 120 Main Street Meridian, Texas 76665 254-435-6062 FB@Cactus-Grill Meridian Frozen Food Locker Plant 106 Morgan Street Meridian, Texas 76665 254-435-2803 FB@Meridian-Locker-Plants

Real Estate Services

Red Caboose Winery 1147 County Rd 1110 Meridian, Texas 76665 254-435-9911

Bosque County Properties 215 W 5th Street Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-3818 www.bosquecountyproperties.com FB@Bosque-County-Properties

Royal Pizza 602 S Avenue G Clifton, Texas 76634 254-675-4500 www.royalpizzaclifton.com FB@RPClifton

Carlisle Real Estate 305 E Morgan Street

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