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Issue No. 44 Thursday, February 14, 2019 Comanche, Texas 18 Pages THE COMANCHE CHIEF Since 1873 Comanche County’s Oldest Business Institution TheComancheChief.com Published for and about Comanche County 75¢ Ronnie Clifton fi les for re-election TxDOT to conduct second public meeting for proposed in Comanche Mayor’s race . My name is Ronnie improvements to SH 36 in Comanche County . Clifton and I am seeking The Texas Department of Transportation will conduct requested, and may be re-election as Mayor a second public meeting for the purpose of soliciting submitted either in person or of Comanche, Texas. It public comment on proposed improvements to SH 36 in by mail to: Jason Scantling, has been an honor and a Comanche County, from US 67 to CR 324. P.E., Texas Department of privilege to serve in this The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 Transportation, Brownwood capacity since 2011. Serving at the Comanche High School Commons located at 1600 District Offi ce, 2495 US as mayor has made me N. Austin, Comanche, TX 76442. The meeting will be Highway 183 North, have a deep appreciation an open house format from 5 - 7 p.m., and attendees are Brownwood, Texas 76802. Written comments must for those who served in free to come and go; however, there will be a formal be postmarked by Wednesday, March 13, 2019 to be this position prior to my presentation beginning at 5:30 p.m. TxDOT staff will included in the public meeting summary. election. It has also given be on hand to answer questions before and after the Persons interested in attending this meeting who have me that same appreciation presentation. special communication or accommodation needs are for a community that my The proposed SH 36 improvements would include the encouraged to contact the TxDOT Brownwood District wife Mona, and I have called home for almost thirty reconstruction of the roadway, addition of passing lanes, Public Information Offi ce at (325) 643‐0413 at least two years. drainage improvements, and intersection improvements. working days prior to the meeting. Because the public I seek re-election because I believe the citizens of Maps showing the proposed project’s location and meeting will be conducted in English, any requests for this community enjoy a quality of life that allows them geometric design will be available for viewing at the language interpreters or other special communication to work, play, worship, shop, and volunteer without the public meeting. This and other public information is also needs should also be made at least two days prior to burden of a high city tax rate looming that requires them on fi le and available for public inspection at the TxDOT the meeting. Every reasonable eff ort will be made to to prioritize that ahead of the enjoyable things that life Brownwood District Offi ce located at 2495 US Highway accommodate these needs. off ers. 183 North, Brownwood, TX 76802. TxDOT’s Brownwood District includes Brown, Since I have been mayor I have had the opportunity All interested persons are invited to attend this meeting Coleman, Comanche, Eastland, Lampasas, McCulloch, to visit and speak to students at all the campuses of and express their views on the proposed project. Written Mills, San Saba and Stephens counties. our school district and to almost, if not, all of our comments from the public regarding this project are civic organizations. I have been privileged to be part of decisions that have benefi tted our citizens from the youngest to the oldest. I also have the opportunity, Comanche County Closings on as do all of our citizens, to attend the three city wide worship opportunities (Thanksgiving, Palm Sunday, and Baccalaureate) which bring all denominations together to Burn Ban lifted ... give thanks to God for our community and beyond. On Monday, February 11 the Comanche County President’s Day At each of these stops I have always tried to visit with Commissioners Court lifted the county burn ban that has been in place since November 26, 2018 for the Monday, February 18 is President’s Day with the and listen to the passions, concerns, and celebrations of following closings: all banks, the Comanche County the people. I seek that out to give me direction in my unincorporated areas of Comanche County. It is recommenced that anyone wishing to burn: Courthouse and Comanche City Hall, along with other position as mayor to do my very best to make those governmental offi ces in the area. Comanche ISD students decisions that will be most benefi cial to the citizens. 1) Call Dispatch at 325-356-2222 to tell them where Continued on PG 9A will also be given a holiday on Monday, February 18. you wish to burn. By informing Dispatch of your Contrary to popular belief, the observed federal holiday is burn, the fi re departments will not be required to actually called Washington’s Birthday. Neither Congress Deadline for respond to unneeded calls. nor the President has ever stipulated that the name 2) It is further recommended that winds be under 10 of the holiday observed as Washington’s Birthday be mph and humidity above 50% before you conduct a changed to Presidents’ Day. Congress has never declared a national holiday binding in all states and each state May 4 election burn. decides its own legal holidays. Washington’s birthday The deadline to fi le for the local entities May 4 3) lt is recommended that there be on site water or was celebrated on February 22 until well into the 20th election is February 15. This election will be for city and equipment to control the fi re. Century. In 1968, Congress passed the Monday Holiday school board seats and ect. 4) By State law, the burn may be started one hour Law to provide uniform annual observances of certain If you have already fi led, please come by The after sunrise and must be in the smoldering state one legal public holidays on Mondays.” Comanche Chief offi ce for a picture and present your bio or send them to [email protected]. hour before sunset. Esmeralda Cumba fi les for Comanche Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet The annual banquet was held last Friday night at the Other offi cers include Virginia Fleming, executive City of Comanche council seat Comanche High School Commons area. director, Billie Engel, administrative assistant and Jason Esmeralda “Esmo” Many local businesses and citizens from the Comanche Conine, ex-offi cio. Cumba is a Paramedic area joined for a fun evening of togetherness. Special speaker was Stacy Dudley with Root and Supervisor for Comanche After Clint Tunnel, master of ceremonies, gave some Roam Creative Studio talking about how they can help County EMS. She graduated opening remarks and Gary Bear with Totelcom gave the chamber market their current members. from Comanche High the invocation, the guests enjoyed a great meal. The Next awards were given out for; Business of the Year, School in 1990. Her initial dinner was catered by Littlejohn’s out of the Gustine and Agriculture Family, Citizen of the Year, Cornerstone introduction to healthcare Hamilton areas. Award, Man of the Year, Woman of the Year and was as a volunteer in the After the dinner was served, the Hon. Judge Stephanie Organization of the Year. Pictures of the winners can bee medical records department Davis welcomed special guests that included J. D. seen below and throughout this week’s newspaper. of Comanche Community Sheffi eld, Texas House Rep. District 59, Ronnie Clifton, The evening ended with a live auction by Wade Hall Hospital while she was in Mayor of Comanche, Robert Cobb, Comanche Mayor and a door prize give-away. All items were donated by high school. Pro-Tem, and Comanche School Board members Neil chamber members. Her retail career started while she was a senior in high Dudley and Rachel Hilliard. Remember to save the date for the Food Truck Rodeo school as she worked at the Sears Catalog Store and later, Sherry Reynolds then introduced the outgoing on March 11. she worked as a Customer Service Rep for GTE. Comanche Chamber of Commerce Directors that Music by Copper Chief, Mike McClure, & She returned to healthcare 1993 at Comanche included; Amanda Baehler, Tonna Clemons, Jason Cody Canada and the Departed. There will be 30 Community Home Health where she worked as the Offi ce Conine, Riley Hilliard, Jacci Stewart and Clint Tunnell. vendors and 10 food trucks. A great kids area will Coordinator. In 1998, she began classes to become an Trey Akin, new president of the Comanche Chamber be on site including free face painting, free bounce EMT and gained her certifi cation. In 2000, she achieved Board of Directors, introduced the new directors; Gary house, pony rides, and mechanical bull rides. the EMT-Paramedic level certifi cation and has continued Bear, Wilma Fleming, Emily McNew, secretary, Krista Comanche County Area Go Texans will be sponsoring a to serve Comanche County as a Paramedic for Comanche Munroe, and Corey Scott. goat roping. County EMS. The holdover directors include; Rebecca Conley, Purchase your tickets at the Chamber of Commerce She became a volunteer fi refi ghter for Comanche treasurer, Kim Comer, Sherry Reynolds, vice president or on line at Facebook.com/Comanche Chamber/events. Volunteer Fire Department in 2001 and served as the and Kristi Taylor. Secretary from 2003 until 2011. Although she is not an active fi refi ghter, she continues to strongly support the CVFD. She is a member of CYC and is helping to grow the organization to better serve our young and aspiring athletes.