Attention Parents of Incoming
CHS Freshmen
8th Grade Parents Meeting Scheduled for Monday
5/9/2008
Coleman High School will
host an 8th grade parent's meeting on Monday, May
12, in the Coleman High
School Auditorium concerning high school orientation for
the upcoming Freshmen. There will be two sessions held
for your convenience - The first at 6:00 and the second
at 7:30. Parents need to attend only one session.
ATTENTION!
5/9/2008
The Coleman Youth
Football League will have a meeting at 6:00pm
Wednesday, May 14, at
Screen Art Graphics. The purpose of the meeting will be
to elect board members and to discuss plans for the
upcoming 2008 CYFL season. Anyone interested in being a
part of the decision-making process for this
organization needs to be at this meeting! For more
information please call Cody Norris at 325-636-3556.
Coleman County Youth
Activity Center to Host 
Legends Knock Out Sale
5/9/2008
A large club lamb sale
will be held in Coleman on Saturday, May 10th. Being
billed as a new look with a new location, the sale will
feature medium wools, finewool crosses, finewools and
southdowns. Lambs will be available from Cabaniss Club
Lambs, Rust Southdowns, Golden Club Lambs, MacLennan
Club Lambs, Christie Club Lambs, Hill Country Show
Lambs, Geistweidt Finewools, Gary Ross Club Lambs,
Little Rod Crosses and Jay Stewart Crosses.
Lunch will be served in the cafeteria at the Expo Center
at 11:30am. The sale starts at 12:30pm.
The Expo Center will be seen by many new people from
throughout Texas on Saturday. For more sale information,
contact Rodney and Sherri Yates at 830-249-3070,
830-257-5091 or 830-446-9031.
FINE ARTS LEAGUE JURIED ART
SHOW Through Sunday
At the Franklin Center
The Fine Arts League of
Coleman County presents its 2008 Sesquicentennial
Edition Juried Art Show at the Bill Franklin Center.
Here are the activities planned for the remainder of the
show.
Saturday May 10, 6 pm the Gala Dinner, Preview
Exhibit, & Art Demonstration by Tom Lockhart. (The
exhibit will be open at 6 pm Sat.)
Sunday May 11, 2-4 Awards Celebration
Reception.
Presentation of awards; Texas Blue Bunny Coloring
Contest .
Loaves and Fishes to
Benefit From
National Letter Carriers Food Drive SATURDAY
5/9/2008
The Annual Food Drive of
the National Association of Letter Carriers will be held
on Saturday, May 10th. This is the nation’s largest
one-day effort to "Stamp Out Hunger". Food items
collected on this drive will go to the benefit of the
Loaves & Fishes Food Ministries in Coleman.
Food items will be collected in the community by the
local branch of the Letter Carriers, along with rural
carriers and other volunteers. Donations will be
delivered to Loaves & Fishes which serves the Coleman
County area. Residents are requested to leave
non-perishable donations - such as canned meat and fish,
canned fruits, soup, cereals, pasta, rice, etc. - in a
bag near your mailbox on Saturday, May 10th before the
arrival of your letter carrier. It is suggested that you
place this as early as possible (approximately 8:30 -
9:00 a.m.). It will be collected, taken to the local
post office and then delivered to Loaves and Fishes.
Some items most needed by Loaves & Fishes are:
Canned Meats; Canned Fruits (preferably the average
sized cans); Sugar (preferably the 2-lb. or 4-lb.
sizes); Flour (preferably the 2-lb. or 5-lb sizes - bulk
items will be accepted for re-bagging); Vegetables of
all types - such as green beans, corn, sweet peas,
carrots, mixed vegetables, greens (all types); Ranch
Style beans; etc.
The National Association of Letter Carriers and Loaves &
Fishes Food Ministries encourage you to participate in
this much-needed food drive. If you will not be
available on Saturday morning, you will find drop-boxes
at Shoppin’ Baskit, Loaves & Fishes (corner of Pecan and
Nueces Streets), and at the Post Office.
If you desire more information, you may call
325-625-2060 (leave a message and your call will be
returned) or 325-636-3733 (for immediate contact). Also
information may be obtained at your local post office.
County Commissioners
Meet Monday
5/9/2008
Coleman County
Commissioners will meet at 9:00am Monday, May 12,
at the County Courthouse to act on the following items:
* Hear from visitors not on the agenda
* Receive the MHMR Board Report from Wanda Ragsdale
Cockrell
* Fuel allowance for Maintenance to take necessary trips
for Courthouse materials and movement of files
* Proposal from Crime Cog for Records Management System
to be used by Sheriff's Office, Jail, County Attorney
and County Clerk
* Letter of Waiver and Resolution for bridge on County
Road 108
* Letter of Waiver and Resolution for bridge on County
Road 182
* Pay bills and transfer funds, if necessary
2 lb. 2 ou. Crappie caught Thursday evening
at Lake Scarborough by Rick Carthen. Rick
says the Crappie are hitting Rattle Trap bass lures.
Novice ISD Pre-K &
Kindergarten Round up
Wednesday Morning, May 14 from 8:30-11:30
5/9/2008
Novice ISD’s Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-up-Any child
that will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2008
is eligible to attend a full day Pre-K program. Any
child that will be 5 years old on or before September 1,
2008 is eligible to attend a full day of Kindergarten.
Novice ISD is currently accepting transfer students, so
children not living in the school district are welcome
to attend. We have 2 convenient bus stops-one on the
south side and one on the north side of Coleman.
Parents and Guardians are encouraged to bring their
child to Mrs. Lambert’s classroom at 8:30 am for some
fun activities, a tour of the school and then to the
cafeteria for lunch.
To register, please bring the following:
Birth Certificate
Immunization record
Social Security Card
Our Kindergarten Curriculum offers:
* Computer education to promote reading, math,
science, and social studies
* A hands-on, phonics program to promote reading
* A computerized reading program to develop
vocabulary and reading strategies
* Multi-sensory math, science and social studies
program to develop higher order thinking skills and
concepts
* Character education and activities to promote
school spirit
* Individualized, one on one assistance provided
in a small class size setting.
For more information, please call 325-625-4500.
Statement to Voters from Jesse
Mills, Jr.
5/9/2008
Hello, my name is Jesse
Mills, Jr and I am asking for your vote for Place 2 in
the upcoming Coleman School Board Election.
I was born and raised in Coleman and attended Coleman
schools. My wife, Raeann Taylor Mills and I have been
married for 14 years. We have 6 children. Dade, Tyler
and Kandys, who all went to school in Coleman and
graduated and are all attending college. Brandon, who is
married and lives in Overton, Tx. We have a daughter,
Taylor in the 6th grade at Coleman Jr. High and a son,
Seth who will soon start his journey at Coleman ISD.
I have a vested interest in the future of CISD. I have
been involved with the school system for many years. I
am also involved with the Coleman Bluecat Booster Club
and was president for 2 years. I am currently serving on
the board of the Coleman Planning and Zoning Commission.
I have owned and operated a roofing business for the
past 18 years. I feel that owning my own business has
given me a vast array of experience that will help me
make solid decisions as a CISD school board member. I
deal with the public on a daily basis and with the
rising cost of fuel and materials, I know what it takes
to have to make every dollar count. If elected, I will
be there to listen and will not be forced in to making
hasty, spur-of-the moment decisions. My decisions will
based on what is best for the students and faculty at
CISD. The students at Coleman ISD are our future and it
is our responsibility to base our decisions on how they
will affect our children, so lets give them the best
opportunity to make their future brighter.
VOTE FOR OPPORTUNITY! VOTE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OUR
CHILDREN! VOTE FOR JESSE MILLS, JR for Place 2 Coleman
School Board Election!
FREE Jamie Richards
Street Dance in Coleman Saturday Night
5/9/2008
Texas Country Music
recording artist
Jamie Richards will perform at a free street dance
in Coleman from 7:00pm to 11:00pm this Saturday
night, May 10th. The
location for the dance will be downtown in the 100 block
of West College.
Richards, who now has a single on the charts called
"Drive", is an Oklahoma raised entertainer who penned
songs in Nashville until he found his way to Texas. You
can enjoy his music in Coleman this Saturday - FREE.
Holiday Hill Says
"THANK YOU"
5/9/2008
Holiday Hill would like
to thank everyone for their help in raising $660.00 at
the bake sale held Sat.
May 3rd. The brave "Men and Women" of the Coleman
Volunteer Fire Department do so much for the citizens of
Coleman County and ask nothing in return.
The winners of the raffle:
1. Bar-B-Q Set: Pam Baker
2. God Bless Our Troops Plaque: Mary Beeman
3.$100.00 Shopping Spree: Rosa Aquirre
A big, "THANK YOU" to everyone who baked goodies and
donated money. Give yourself a pat on the back and know
that you helped the, "Heroes" of the Coleman Fire
Department. GOD BLESS YOU ALL and GOD BLESS OUR
FIREFIGHTERS!!!
A FIREFIGHTER
So as you look at the firefighter with his rake, hose or
axe,
His beet red face or ice covered mustache,
You should know why he goes through that smoky front
door,
And is forced to crawl like a baby down on the floor.
He does it to save both lives and property,
All that is precious to you and to me.
So take a good look at this modern warrior who serves
his call proud and true,
And know that he would die just to save me and you.
Sunday School
Adventure at FUMC this Sunday
5/9/2008
PowerXpress is coming to
First United Methodist Church, Coleman, beginning
Sunday, May 11, at 9:45 a.m. Children grades K – 5 are
invited to come and enjoy the fun planned for this new
Sunday School adventure. Each Sunday, children will
experience the lesson in different ways as they rotate
through story time, arts & crafts, music,
science/cookery, movies and games. Classrooms have been
decorated to make learning fun for all. The first six
weeks will center on the Ten Commandments, with age
appropriate learning activities, allowing each child to
experience the concept in a variety of ways. For more
information you may call the church at 325-625-3501. All
are welcome to join us at 500 West Liveoak at 9:45 a.m.
this Sunday!
Mother's Day Gift
Basket Raffle
5/9/2008
Taylor Phillips is a
Religion Major at Wayland Baptist University in
Plainview, Texas. He is a 2006 graduate of Coleman High
School and the son of Berry and Johnna Phillips. Taylor
has
been given a wonderful opportunity to go on a mission
trip this summer with a group of students from Wayland.
They
will be traveling to Macedonia, Kosovo, and Greece. On
this trip they will be immersed in an almost completely
Muslim culture. They will be preaching, teaching
English, drama, installing water purification systems,
and distributing medicine.
Each student will be responsible for all their own
travel expenses. Many of the local businesses have been
gracious in donating products for a Mother's Day
Gift Basket to be given away on May 10.
You may see the basket and purchase tickets at
Phillips Insurance Agency at 203 Commercial Avenue.
Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.
If you can't get by call 325-625-4484 or 325-668-0447
and someone will get them to you.
There will also be a booth set up in front of Shoppin
Basket on Friday, May 9.
A First for Coleman -
Running From the Bulls 5K Run
5/8/2008
Get out your running
shoes and get ready for another new event in Coleman
this year.
In conjunction with the Sesquicentennial Celebration,
the 1st Annual Running From the Bulls 5K Run will be
held Saturday morning, June 21, 2008. The event will
begin and end at the Franklin Event Center at the
Coleman Rodeo Grounds.
Held in conjunction with the final day of the Coleman
PRCA Rodeo, registration will be the morning of the race
and entry fee will be $10.00. Proceeds will go toward
the Sesquicentennial fund. Prizes and more details will
be announced soon. You can run the 5K then run straight
to the parade to be held at 10.
Tell your friends and get
ready to run. (Disclaimer - bulls will remain penned at
all times and won't actually be chasing you along the
3.1 mile route).
Nat'l Society of
Collegiate Scholars Welcomes Jennifer Hubbard as New
Member
5/8/2008
Jennifer
Elaine Hubbard of Coleman has accepted membership in The
National Society of Collegiate Scholars. To begin her
Junior year, Jennifer will be honored during an
Induction Convocation this fall on the campus of Texas
A&M University.
Membership is by invitation only, based on grade point
average and class standing. "NSCS is more than just a
symbol of academic achievement. Membership gives
students access to a number of amazing benefits
including career and networking resources, scholarships,
travel, and service projects both on campus and in the
community," says Stephen E. Loflin, NSCS executive
director.
NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor
Societies and is the nation's only interdisciplinary
honors organization for first and second-year college
students. NSCS has more than 650,000 lifetime member and
228 chapters in all 50 states, the District of Columbia
and Puerto Rico.
Proud parents are Drew & Barbara Hubbard of Coleman and
proud grandparents are Jerry & Jimmie Hubbard of Coleman
and Earnest Newton of Kempner.
County 4-H Shooters
Compete in San Angelo
5/8/2008
Members of the Coleman
County 4-H Club represented the County by competing at
the Tom Green County Whizbang Shoot in San Angelo on
Saturday, May 3rd. Representing the club at San Angelo
were Jansen Merrill, Brent Ogden shooting in the
intermediate (11-13) age division and Kelby McCorkle
shooting in the Senior 1 (14-15) age division. Results
are as follows:
photo by Sherri Merrill
Kelby McCorkle (center) -
1st place 5-stand, 3rd place American Skeet, 4th place
American Trap, each placing was rewarded with a knife
and he received a belt buckle for HOA (High Over All
Sr.1 division), and received a $150.00 gift certificate
for High All Around Shooter. Brent Ogden (left) -
received a knife for 2nd place American Skeet; Jansen
Merrill( right) - received a knife for consolation.
Softball!!!
Co-ed!!! Funtier Day!!!
5/7/2008
Santa Anna’s Funtier Days and World
Championship Bison Cook-off preparation team is
developing plans for an 8-team mixed softball tournament
on the big day. In addition to volleyball, horseshoes,
water polo, arts & crafts, and the cook-off and buffalo
meal this new event promises to be an exciting addition
for everyone. Want to put together a team? Call Shannon
at 325.642.2514.
Think your riding mower is hot? Last year’s exciting
souped-up lawnmowers will racing and power-pulling again
this year. Bring yours over to see how it stacks up!!
Got a brother-in-law who thinks he can pitch horseshoes
blindfolded? Team up with him and show up at the north
pavilion at 9:30 with $10. Make him show his stuff!!
Once again this year boots will be scooted in the old
Armory civic center Saturday night beginning at 8:00 pm.
Caliver, DJ from Dallas, will bring his eclectic music
mix for everyone to enjoy. Relax and let off some steam
after the day’s festivities at the dance!
Booth entries should contact Dahlia at 325.636.8047.
Barbecue entries should call Montie at 325.348.3826 or
email to
montieg@web-access.net
Coleman ISD Foundation
Gives to CHS
5/7/2008
These
students are pictured with technology items furnished to
the high school by the Coleman ISD Foundation. The
foundation was established to aid every level of the
school system with teaching aids that might not
otherwise be included in each year’s budget. This school
year Coleman High School received calculators, docking
stations and a limited number of laptops to help
students prepare better for the TAKS tests. Three
$1000.00 scholarships will also be awarded at graduation
to deserving seniors who applied for the funds.
Pictured are: Ranee Cupps
holding a laptop, Hayden Wise holding a docking station,
and Trey Casey holding a TI-84Plus calculator.
Santa Anna Early
Voting Numbers Given
5/7/2008
At the conclusion of
early voting in Santa Anna, 71 votes were cast in the
City Council election while 83 were cast in the School
Board election.
colemannews.com photo
C O O L !!
Jane Padgitt (left) creates pottery for an eager bunch
of Coleman
Elementary students Wednesday afternoon at the Bill
Franklin Center.
The annual Juried Art Show is underway in Coleman.
Early Voting Numbers
5/6/2008
Just moments before early voting ended at
7:00pm Tuesday evening, there had been 382 votes cast at
Coleman City Hall. Early voting was held there for both
the City Council and Coleman School Board elections.
If you missed out on early voting, you have all day this
Saturday, 7:00am to 7:00pm, to vote. Watch for election
results here on Colemannews.com this Saturday night.
CHS Baccalaureate
Sunday, May 18
5/6/2008
The Coleman High School
Senior Class 2008 Baccalaureate Service will be held
Sunday, May 18, 2008.
The service will be at First Baptist Church at 7:00PM
with Rev. Daniel Stovall of Concho Baptist Church
bringing the message "Trusting for Triumph".
All parents, relatives, friends and interested members
of our community are invited to attend. The seniors will
take part in the program and are to meet at 6:25PM in
the Fellowship Hall south of the auditorium. For
information call Christina Henderson 625-2121.
colemannews.com photo
Mr. Blue Bunny
himself,
Sherrell Hazlewood, demonstrates
how to create a Texas Blue Bunny to Coleman Elementary
students
who visited the Juried Art Show on Wednesday afternoon.
Curves of Coleman
partners with Avon for Women’s Fitness Study
5/6/2008
Coleman, Texas (Grassroots Newswire) 05/05/2008 --
With over four million
members worldwide, most would think the Curves women’s
fitness franchise has nothing to prove. But the company
is going above and beyond and looking for participants
in the Coleman area to be a part of the
Curves/Avon Fitness Study to ensure that everyone knows
the power of the Curves workout program.
For $30, participants will be asked to complete 12
workouts over a 30-day period with a minimum of three
workouts per week. In addition, participants will
receive a start and finish fitness evaluation, 30 days
free on
www.CurvesComplete.com, an online diet and
fitness solution, and supervised training from a Curves
trainer.
"With so many fitness membership choices, it’s
imperative that we demonstrate how serious we are about
weight loss and an active lifestyle. This study allows
us to further differentiate ourselves from the
competitors," said Linda Hyde, owner of Curves of
Coleman. "And Avon, a company that is so compassionate
about women, is the perfect partner for this initiative.
We encourage Coleman residents to be a part of this
study. What is there to lose, except a few pounds?"
The Exercise and Sports Nutrition Laboratory at Baylor
University will be evaluating the research that is
gathered in the fitness clubs and analyzing the results,
which will then be published in various journals.
For more information on the Curves/Avon Fitness Study,
please contact Curves of Coleman at 325-625-4968, or
visit the Coleman Curves location at 211 W. Pecan.
Norma Kenney is Impact
Player of the Month
at Holiday Hill
5/6/2008
Norma Kenney has received
the March 2008 Award for Impact Player of the Month from
Holiday Hill. Norma has been with the organization
through thick and thin for over 20 years.
Norma has been a great example and mentor to many
employees through those years. Her honesty and integrity
are two of the driving principles of what makes Holiday
Hill different. Norma is always eager to lend an ear or
a hand to residents, families and employees. She gives
100% each day and strives to set an example for those
around us.
We congratulate and salute Norma Kenney for making an
Impact to those around her.
"Walk for a Cure"
Honors Connie McKee Whitney
This Saturday !
5/06/2008
The Seventh Annual "Walk
for a Cure" Cancer Walk will be held at 9:00am on
Saturday, May 10th.
The walk will begin at the Courthouse, proceed to J.E.
Stevens and end back at the Courthouse. The special
guest this year will be Victor J. Hirsch, MD from
Hendrick Cancer Center and the walk is dedicated in
honor of Connie McKee Whitney.
Get your family, friends, business owners, or local
organization to sponsor your participation! Honor
someone you know by walking "in memory of..." or "in
honor of..." a family member, friend, or loved one! This
event is presented by Barbara Brown and the C.H. Hale
Prostate Cancer Foundations, Inc.
Registration begins at 8:00am and the Walk will
begin at 9:00am. SO, come
see Connie and let's win the war against cancer,
together!
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT AT
COLEMAN MUSEUM
5/06/2008
An exhibit of photos by
Coleman County photographers is planned at the Museum
during May and June. The exhibit is open to all County
residents. The photos must be taken by Coleman County
residents, not necessarily of County subjects. All
photos must be framed and ready to hang, provide a brief
description of each photo and place your name, address
and phone number on the back of each photo. There is no
entry fee and no awards will be given, this is an
EXHIBIT ONLY.
Photos must be taken to the Museum on
Friday or Saturday between 10:00 am and 4:00pm on May
9th or 10th.
The exhibit will be open beginning
May 16th and continuing through June 7th.
If you need more information or have questions you may
call Kathy Andrews at 624-5544 or 625-2142.
Pink Ladies' Bake
Sale
5/5/2008
The members of CCMC Auxiliary are having
a casserole and baked goods sale this coming Friday
morning, May 9th, beginning at 9:00am at the gazebo next
to Tracy's Place
in the East 100 block of Commercial
Avenue.
Come purchase your main dish and dessert for the
upcoming Mother's Day dinner, and support your local
hospital at the same time. All receipts from the sale
will be used for medical scholarships and
machinery/instruments needed for the operation of the
hospital.
Your patronage will be very much appreciated - - - see
you Friday morning!!!
Panther Creek Senior
Places at State UIL Meet
5/5/2008
Panther
Creek senior, Cheyenne Elkin, received a 7th place
ranking in Computer Applications at the State UIL meet
in Austin on Saturday,
May 3, 2008.
Cheyenne is the daughter of Eric and Lindi Elkin of
Talpa. She has participated in UIL Computer Applications
since her freshman year receiving first place district
rankings in her sophomore and senior years. She also
placed fifth in district in her freshman and junior
years. Cheyenne was the second place winner earlier this
year at the regional meet which was held at Texas Tech
University.
In addition to Computer Applications,
Cheyenne has participated in Editorial Writing and
Accounting advancing this year to the regional meet in
Editorial Writing.
It's Art Show Week in
Coleman County!
123 Entries in the Show
5/5/2008
The Sesquicentennial
edition of the Juried Arts Show will be in Coleman this
week. “Art is Great in Twenty-0-8” will be held May 7-11
at the Franklin Center. When the dust settles and a
final evaluation and count is made: The juried art show
will look like this:
--1 year in the planning and executing; hundreds of
emails, phone calls, mailings and messages
--66+ patrons responded with help and support and words
of encouragement
--123 entries were sent to the show by 49 artists
statewide representing 28 towns
--64 of those paintings were juried into the show by Tom
Lockhart to hang in the exhibit on the newly installed
Gallery Hanging System – funds provided by a grant from
the Friends of the Foundation
--16 k-5th grade students entered the First Great Texas
Blue Bunny Coloring Contest
--400 Coleman Elementary students toured the exhibit and
watched 4 artists’ demonstrations
--14 Adult Workshop students from Del Rio, Dallas, San
Angelo, Abilene, Brownwood, Carbon, & Coleman attended a
2-1/2 day workshop led by Tom Lockhart;
A critique by Lockhart of 46 paintings in a Power Point
Presentation was presented Thurs. evening;
77 Tickets were sold for the Gala Dinner/Art Preview
Sat. night with out of town guests for the Gala being
from Buchanan Dam, Bertram, Abilene, Brownwood, College
Station, Arlington, Carbon, Brady, Novice,
Fredericksburg, Blanket, Nemo, San Antonio, Voss. An Art
Demonstration by Tom Lockhart, with the demo painting
being up for bid, will be the highlight of the evening.
An Awards Celebration and Reception to present Exhibit
awards in the amount of $2950 and Texas Blue Bunny
Awards in the amount of $155 will be accomplished on
Sunday afternoon, with the Sesqui Queen, Retamae Gaines,
being the honored guest.
This sounds unbelievable, doesn’t it? But it was
possible because everyone participated and contributed
his/her talents toward the greater good of the JAS. An
appropriate motto is: “Nothing can stop a good idea
whose time has finally come” (Victor Hugo) and we
believe the time of the Juried Art Show has come.
Thanks to all who helped and contributed in any way. It
is appreciated.
Kermit Wins Area
Softball Championship
5/3/2008
In two hard fought games,
one Friday night, the other Saturday morning, the Kermit
Lady Jackets defeated the Coleman Bluekatts to win the
Area Championship. The final score in the first game was
Kermit 15 and Coleman 12 in a three hour contest. The
second game went more than two hours and ended Kermit
15, Coleman 13.
HUMANE SOCIETY OPENS
FURNITURE OUTLET
5/4/2008 (contributed)
The Humane Society is
pleased to announce that its new furniture outlet will
be open on Saturdays from 9 – 4 at 110 East Pecan in
Coleman. The 110 location will be used to display the
larger donated
items that we do not have
room for at the 109 West Pecan thrift store location.
Our household items, decorative accessories, toys,
jewelry, books and clothing, etc., will continue to be
available Thursday through Saturday at 109 as usual.
Thrift store summer hours are Thursday-Friday, Noon – 6
p.m., Saturday, 9 – 4.
In addition to furniture items, we will also show larger
items such as appliances, lawn items, and tools at the
furniture outlet. A 90-day layaway will be available.
If you want to donate items to the furniture outlet,
give us a call. We hope you can deliver, but we can make
arrangements to pick up when necessary. If you have
items where some belong to the 109 thrift store and
others belong at the 110 outlet, just bring it to the
110 location where we have more space. We’ll figure it
out!
All
proceeds from our thrift store locations go to support
the year-round discounted spay/neuter program that we
offer in Coleman County. Applications for the discounted
spay/neuter vouchers will always be available at the
thrift store and the outlet. We hope to expand this
program as well as establish other programs to benefit
our furry friends as thrift store revenue allows. We are
a work in progress! And we have you, our generous
supporters and customers, to thank.
We will try to have our adoptable foster dogs available
at the stores on a regular basis.
Call the Humane Society message line at 325-625-4724 if
you need information or have items to donate, or contact
Nelda Copley at the 109 West Pecan thrift store location
or Jo Ann Eddleman about the furniture outlet location.
Bluecat Band Represents Coleman in Galveston
5/2/2008
Last weekend the Coleman
High School Big Blue Band took their spring trip to
Galveston for the “Trills and Thrills Music Festival.”
The trip began with a lengthy bus trip Thursday
afternoon. Band members spent Friday deep sea fishing,
swimming at the beach, and shopping on Galveston’s
Strand. Saturday the Big Blue Band went inland to Milby
High School and gave their concert for the music
festival. The band performed two of the pieces played at
UIL contest earlier this month. Critiques were given by
two judges, who gave the performance a “Superior”
rating. The festival included tickets to Galveston
Island’s Schlitterbahn Waterpark, which is where the
band spent the rest of Saturday. The Big Blue Band
spring trip ended on Sunday with the bus ride home. It
was a great trip and the students had a blast!
The Big Blue Band would like to thank the sponsors, bus
drivers, and band boosters for all of their hard work to
help make this trip possible!
Early Vote Count Climbs
5/2/2008
As of the end of early
voting Thursday, 150 had cast ballots in the City of
Coleman and School Board elections.
Coleman County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Report
April 9th – May 1st (courtesy Co. Sheriff Wade Turner)
In addition to ongoing
investigations and countywide patrols, the Sheriff’s
Dept. responded to 42 calls for service or activities
that are listed as follows:
1 Investigate loud music complaint (Novice); 1 check for
possible grass fire on State 283 North of Coleman; 2
Transport (2) inmates to Texas Department of Criminal
Justice ID; 3 Guard inmate admitted at CCMC; 1
Investigation of theft; 5 Cattle on the highway; 2
Courtesy Fingerprint Applications; 2 Bailiff for County
Court; 1 Registration of Sex Offender; 3 Service of
Arrest Warrants; 1 Investigation of 911 hang up call
(Novice); 1 Transport inmate to hospital (ER); 1 Report
of goats out in Santa Anna; 1 Investigate telephone
harassment; 1 Assist DPS with vehicle accident; 2
Bailiff for District Court; 1 Investigate Burglary CR
120 ( made 3 arrests ); 2 Transport Juveniles to
Detention Center in Abilene; 1 Execution of Search
Warrant (4 arrests); 2 Accidents involving deer; 1
Severe Weather patrol; 1 Investigate burglary on CR 346;
1 Investigate destruction of gate ( White Chapel ); 1
Vehicle accident on 283; 2 Transport inmates to Runnels
County Jail; 1 Investigate Burglary of Building; 1
Assist Child Protective Service with investigation; 1
Civil Stand-by.
We are currently holding (7) inmates in the Coleman
County Jail:
1 charged with (2) counts of aggravated assault; 1
charged with Poss. of Controlled Substance, Criminal
Trespass, and Blue Warrant; 1 charged with Burglary of a
Building; 1 charged with (2) counts of Aggravated
Assault with Deadly Weapon; 1 sentenced to Texas
Department of Criminal Justice ID; 1 charged with Burg.
of Building, Burg. of a Habitation, and Blue Warrant; 1
charged with Felony DWI.
We are holding 6 inmates in the Runnels County Jail due
to Classification.
1 charged with (2) counts of assault; 1 charged with
Violation of Protective Order, Terroristic Threat, and
Blue Warrant; 1 charged with 1st degree Possession with
intent to Manufacture, and MTR; 1 charged with 1st
degree Possession with intent to Manufacture; 1 charged
with Class B possession of marijuana; 1 charged with
Assault, Aggravated Assault and Evading Arrest.
County Courthouse
Master Plan Discussed
4/30/2008
The meeting of Coleman
County Commissioners was attended this morning by
approximately 35 people. Most were there to gain more
information concerning a plan to possibly renovate the
Coleman County Courthouse and return it to how it used
to look 50 years ago, before the current facility was
built. In what lasted about two hours, many citizens
asked many questions. Below we will attempt to answer
some of the questions which were brought up today.
The Texas Historical Commission has a courthouse
restoration program which was established in 1999 by
then Governor George W. Bush. Counties across Texas have
received funding through the program to modernize their
courthouses while at the same time bringing them back to
their original architectural beauty. The state funds 85%
of the cost, the county funds the remaining 15%. For
counties wishing to apply for one of the THC grants, a
master plan must be presented.
In attendance at the meeting were Devlin Shelton and
Larry Irsik representing the Austin office of ArchiTexas,
an architecture, planning and historic preservation
firm. They have done 22 master plans for various
counties in Texas, mainly and have acquired $50 million
in grant money for their clients to renovate and restore
courthouses.
What is the Master Plan and what does it do?
The Master Plan is required by the Texas Historical
Commission in order for the county to be considered in
the grant cycle for renovation. The plan includes
historic research of the courthouse, how it used to
look, what is there now, and how the space is used. It
includes a complete mechanical engineering report on
electricity, plumbing and construction. County officials
will be interviewed for their opinions on how the
building could best work for everyone and the amount of
work space determined. The Master Plan is designed to be
a working document for the next 30 years and includes a
full building code analysis and whether it meets
disability requirements. It will also let County
Commissioners know what problems exist with the current
building and what costs to expect in order to fix
existing problems, even if a restoration project isn't
done.
What will the Master Plan cost the County?
The estimated cost of the Master Plan is $50,000 to be
paid by the county. If the county is approved for a
Texas Historical Commission grant, 85% of the $50,000
will be reimbursed to the county.
How long will it take to do the Master Plan?
ArchiTexas estimates it will take 5 months to do the
study and put the plan together.
If Commissioners vote to do the Master Plan, then
what?
Once the Master Plan is approved by County
Commissioners, it will be presented to the Texas
Historical Commission for their review and comments. If
they recommend changes, those can be made and then
presented back to the THC. Upon final approval of the
Master Plan by the THC, a grant application is made to
be considered along with all the other applications.
Plans are given points based on age of the facility,
endangerment (how bad it needs restoring) then the
courthouses with the highest points receive the grants
for that particular cycle.
How long will it take to renovate?
If the county is approved for a renovation project, it
will take close to two years in most cases from the
Master Plan to construction is finished.
Where will county government go during a
renovation?
Most counties that have taken on a restoration program
have temporarily moved their county offices to other
areas in town. They typically rent vacant buildings
while restoration is underway. The expense for the
county to move and rent other facilities is not covered
in the state grant.
Will all county offices currently in the
courthouse stay there or be located elsewhere?
It won't be known for sure until a Master Plan is done
but it has been the experience of other counties that
other annexes have been constructed, not covered in the
grant, to house the offices.
Commissioners did not
vote today on whether or not to approve the Master Plan.
Another area town with a courthouse renovation project
is Brady.
Ashley Jameson Accepted to Phi Kappa Phi
4/29/2008
Ashley Jameson, a 2005
Coleman High School, was initiated into Phi Kappa Phi at
an induction ceremony at the University of Texas at
Arlington on Friday, April 18th. Ashley will complete
her 2nd year at UT at Arlington in May and is classified
as a Junior. Below is the letter that Ashley received:
“The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to
announce that Ashley Marie Jameson of Coleman, Texas was
recently initiated into the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter at the
University of Texas at Arlington, where she is studying
nursing. Ashley is among approximately 30,000 students,
faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated
into Phi Kappa Phi each year.
Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa
Phi is the nation’s oldest, largest and most selective
all-discipline honor society. The Society has chapters
on more than 300 campuses in the United States, Puerto
Rico and the Philippines.
Attending the Phi Kappa Phi ceremony were Ashley’s
parents, Rex and Debbie Jameson. Ashley is the
granddaughter of Max and Ann Jameson of Voss, and
Wilbert and Jerry Dobbins of Coleman.
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