Brianna Miles and Caroline Bachhofer competed in the State UIL Academic Meet in Austin on May 6, 2022. Brianna qualified for State in Headline Writing and Ready Writing.

From left, Carsen Koehler placed third in Area FFA for her 6-8 minute senior-prepared public speech about animal science. Halie Patrick placed first in Area FFA for her 6-8 minute senior-prepared public speech about agriculture policy. Patrick advanced to State competition, which will be held in July. Courtesy Photos

Clifton Public Works employees Lyle Pruitt, Rene Benitez and Lonnie Davis, along with inmate labor, worked to prepare garden beds for the Junior Master Gardeners at Clifton City Park last week. Ashley Barner

The Central Texas Youth Fair officers and board of directors unanimously named Bill Murdoch as the 2022 CTYF Honoree. Murdoch grew up in Hamilton and experienced firsthand the importance of farming and ranching.

Clifton High School teachers nominated students who came to class every day with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, then voted to select a student of the month from each grade. Clifton High School’s May students of the month were freshman Cameron Ritz, sophomore Rylee Moran, junior Kimberlee Walker and senior Charlie Love.

As outdoor temperatures increase, so does the possibility of heat stress or even heat stroke. But there are ways to avoid getting “overheated” this summer, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Clifton High School’s Class of 1971 celebrated held their 50th anniversary celebration Saturday, April 30th. Those in attendance included (front, from left) James Prescher, Betty Lou (McDougal) Dossman, Judy (Fossett) Templeton, Christy (Hanson) Halliday, Karen (Tweedle) Eads, Mary (White) Watson, John Hoff, (middle) Beatrice Record, Patti (Prescher) Sigman, Sharon (Morton) Willmann, Jim Canuteson, Tom Nichols, Jeff Schaffner, Joe Wallace, Jerry Kleine, Gus Krueger, Paul Reesing, (back) Roy Payne, Pam (Rice) Evetts, Randal Burden, Van Goodall, Dennis Grimland, Bill Tergerson, and Jack Wiggins. Courtesy Photo

Thursday, May 19 6 p.m.- 7 p.m. – Dinner Church, a free hour-long meal and Bible study hosted by FUMC Clifton, will be at Breaking Bread in Clifton.

Wednesday, May 11 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. – The Mobile Food Bank will be at Cub Stadium in Clifton.

Thursday, May 5 6 p.m.-7 p.m. – Dinner Church, a free hour-long meal and Bible study hosted by FUMC Clifton, will be at Bush’s Chicken in Clifton.