Historical Society Annual Fall Bazaar set for Oct. 6

The Red River County Historical Society announces that plans have been finalized for their 39^th Annual Fall Bazaar to be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 in Clarksville.  

As usual, this year promises entertainment for all ages. A wide variety of arts and crafts booths will line the streets surrounding the Red River County Courthouse.

The day will begin with the opening ceremonies in front of the Courthouse at 9:00 a.m. featuring the Clarksville High School Band with all of the remaining Bazaar Day events being held around the historic Red River County Courthouse in Clarksville from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Clarksville Main Street Association is hosting their Festival of Quilts Show at the First Presbyterian Church beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continuing through 3:00 p.m. There will be a variety of quilts on display from antique quilts to modern quilts. There is no admission charge.

Historical Society members will lead various guided tours throughout the day to the DeMorse Home and Miss Belle’s House.

Entertainment Chairman Ann Rushing has arranged for a full day of entertainment with Voices of Praise at 9:30 a.m. Gary Porterfield and Friends will play from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m., and The “C” will round out the day at 2:00 p.m.

The Red River County Public Library will host seven Texas authors, including Reavis Wortham, Johnie Lee, Martha Sue Stroud, Joe Hewitt, Lou Antonelli, and Marion Butts. Book signings will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the library.

The Clarksville Rotary Club is having a Fish Fry cookout behind the Library Thrift Shop, the History Society will have a Bake Shop on the Courthouse grounds and the Children’s Corner will provide entertainment for children of all ages.

The Children’s Corner will be located on the South side of the Edward Jones offices offering games, and many other activities. Several food booths will be providing tasting offerings from hamburgers to turkey legs to hot tamales, just to name a few.

The Clarksville Rotary Club will also be sponsoring the 13^th annual Red River County Duck Race down Delaware Creek at 3:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded and ducks will be available for purchase at the Bazaar for $5.00 each or five for $20.00. Prizes of $500 for 1^st, $250 for 2^nd, and $100 for 3^rd will be awarded.

Many Clarksville High School Class Reunions are taking place this year at the Bazaar, including the CHS Golden Oldie Reunion for all classes prior to 1968 being held at the McKenzie Methodist Church starting at 3:00 p.m.

The Historical Society will have six new magnets for sale featuring the Red River County Courthouse and various Clarksville scenes. They will also have a new T-shirt featuring the Red River County Courthouse.

Copies of their book Images of Clarksville and Red River County, along with other many items including copies of Red River Recollections, T-shirts, tote bags, bookmarks and note cards featuring the Red River County Courthouse will also be available.

School trustees meet Tuesday

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Clarksville ISD will be held September 18, 2018, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Board Meeting Room, Clarksville ISD Administration Building, 1500 West Main, Clarksville, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice. Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.

 1. Call to Order

2. Invocation

3. Pawsitive Recognition

4. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags

5. CISD Vision and Mission Statement

6. Open Forum

7.  Consider for Approval TEA Waiver - Professional Development Days

October 8 - change from holiday to staff development

March 15 - change from school day to staff development

8. Consider for Approval Revised 2018-2019 CISD Calendar

9. Consider for Approval 2018-2019 District Improvement Plan

10. Consider for Approval Waiving Rental Fee for Red River County Charities

11. Consider for Approval 2018-2019 District Goals

12. Consider for Approval Title I Gym and New Century Club Field Agreements

13. Consider for Approval Agreement with Ron Whitson To Assess our CTE Program

14. Consider for Approval District Payment of Senior ACT Testing

15. Consent Agenda:

A. Minutes of Previous Meeting

B. Investment Reports

C. Budget Report

16. Superintendent Report

A. Head Start Director's Report

B. Sept. 19-22 -- Red River County Fair

C. Oct. 6 - Tiger Tour

17. Adjourn

City Council meets Tuesday

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Clarksville shall meet in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 800 West Main Street, Clarksville, Texas. The matters to be discussed and acted upon are as follows:

1.  Opening ceremonies Call to order Mayor Rushing Pledge of Allegiance Chrissy Witmer Invocation Heath Humphrey

2.  City of Clarksville vision statement

3.  Roll call

4.  Citizens' presentation

5. Review/approve minutes of the regular meeting held on August 20, 2018, special called meeting September 5, 2018 and the special called meeting held on September 13, 2018.

6. Review financials/approve payment of bills

7. Review department reports/updates from mayor

8. Conduct "public hearing" on proposed budget for fiscal year 2018-19.

9.  Discuss and possible action for setting interview dates and times for final selection of a Chief of Police, and process to adopt for the interview process.

10.  Discuss and possible action regarding ordinance no. 2018-15 adopting the city of Clarksville's budget for fiscal year 2018-19 (record vote).

11.  Discuss and possible action regarding ordinance no. 2018-16 levying ad valorem taxes for the year 2018 (fiscal year 2018-19) at a rate of $0.830654 per one hundred ($100) assessed valuation on all taxable property within the corporate limits of the city of Clarksville as of January 1, 2018 (record vote).

12.  Discuss and possible action to ratify the property tax increase in the budget for fiscal year 2018-19 (record vote).

13.  Discuss and possible action on a resolution authorizing continued participation with the Atrnos cities steering committee and authorizing the payment of two cents per capita to the Attnos cities steering committee to fund regulatory and related activities related to Atmos Energy Corporation.

14.  Discuss and possible action pertaining to adoption of a proposed text and drive ordinance concerning hand-held devices. — Dana Jean

15.  Discuss and possible action pertaining to hours of operation at convenience station for trash disposal.

16.   Discuss and possible action to set a workshop date for changes to an ordinance concerning semi-truck traffic coming through the city to delivery only and concession venders requiring permit to sell any food or goods excluding home grown vegetables in the city limits of Clarksville.

17.  Discuss and possible action regarding application for the 2019 TX DOT aviation ramp grant for the Clarksville/Red River County Airport Board.

18.  Discuss and possible action regarding an encroachment agreement on the right of way for Northeast Texas Trail to Greg Forte to install a drive thru for his building.

19.  Discuss and possible action to transfer line item funds in the current budget to purchase a fogging machine, make down payment on a fire engine, and pay off B. Bray Construction.

20.  Discuss and possible action on auditors report for FY 2016.17 presented by Brittany Martin from McClanahan and Holmes CPA.

21.  Discuss and possible action on Halloween Carnivals dates and setting Trick or Treat Night for the City of Clarksville.

22.  Discuss and possible action to award Way-Finding Signage bids for fabrication and installation.

23.  Discuss and possible action to approve Sanitation Solution to remove house debris from Cory Willis property on Pecan and Jake Washington Jr. Drive, and add lien to property for cost incurred by City.

24.  Discuss and possible action on Ordinance No, Authorizing Budget Amendments / Line Item Transfers pertaining to FY 2017-18.

25.  City Manager /Council / Mayor Comments.

26.  26. Adjournment.

The City Council reserves the right to meet in Executive Session dosed to the public at any time in the course of this meeting to discuss matters listed on the agenda, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, including §55.1.071 (private consultation with the attorney for the City); §551.072 (discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property); 051.074 (discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel); and §551.087 (discussing economic development negotiations). Any decision held on such matters will be taken or conducted in Open Session following the conclusion of the Executive Session,

School trustees to meet Monday

A Training Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Clarksville ISD will be held September 10, 2018, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Board Meeting Room, Clarksville ISD Administration Building, 1500 West Main, Clarksville, Texas.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice. Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the consent agenda will be acted on at one time.

1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Goal Setting Workshop

Discuss revision to the following:
2018-2019 District Goals
Board Operating Procedures
Expectations/Goals for Superintendent

4. Adjourn