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News Archives - May 2008

And the Winner Is ........
5/31/2008
The Coleman County Chamber of Commerce held a drawing at 5:30pm Friday for a John Deere Z425 EZ-TRACK Zero-Turn Radius Mower. The winner was Kirt Green from Albany, Texas. The Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank everyone for supporting their fundraiser.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Coleman High School Class of 2008 !
Camp Quality Still Needs Volunteers
5/31/2008 (contributed)
Camp Quality is a non-profit organization that provides free camping experiences and year-round support programs for children with cancer, and their families.

The time is drawing near, but we are still in need of help. The number of campers has increased again this year, but at this point we do not have enough volunteers to invite all the siblings to camp. This is a very important part of our camp to me and many of you. Please tell your friends, co-workers, and local papers about the volunteering opportunities at Camp Quality! We can pull it off with your help.

· Our applications are still on our website at http://tx.campqualityusa.org
· Training is in Tyler, TX on June 6th and 7th.
· Makeup training will be held on June 21st at a location to be determined.
· Camp is July 12th through 18th in Tyler, TX.

Coleman Business People to Meet
5/31/2008
There will be a Coleman Business People's meeting at 5:30pm on Tuesday, June 3, in the Chamber Board Room. Plans for the upcoming Rodeo Week will be discussed. All interested persons are invited to come and be apart of the fun that is planned for Coleman. If you have any questions, please contact Lana Kading at 625-2109 or the Chamber office at 625-2163. Hope to see you there.

First Baptist To Offer Two Sunday Morning Worship Services
5/31/2008
Beginning this coming Sunday morning (June 1), First Baptist will start having two morning worship services for a trial period. The Traditional service with piano and organ will be at 8:30 A.M. The Contemporary service will be at 10:55 A.M. led by the Praise Team “Totally His”. The exception will be on June 29th, when there will be one blended service followed by the dedication of our new Family Life Center. Sunday School classes, for all ages, will continue to meet at 9:45 A.M.

Also, on June 4th our summer children’s program “Bible Heroes – Coleman Heroes” will kickoff with swimming and burgers in the City Park.

Call the church office, 625-3559, for more information on any of our services and activities. We would like to invite you to join us for any of our services.

You Could Win - and Help the Child Welfare Board
5/31/2008
The Coleman County Child Welfare Board is selling chances for a Wal-Mart gift card valued at $450.00. Chances are $1.00 for one or get 6 chances for $5.00. Members of the Board selling chances are Nina Childress, Elaine Robinson, Margery Hester, Bonnie Brown, Shari Craig, Jo Jones and Adela Flores. Proceeds from this fundraiser go to help our Coleman County children who are in foster homes throughout this area. The drawing date has not been set yet.

P.C. Names Top Junior High Students
5/30/2008
Panther Creek Junior High School held its commencement ceremony Thursday, May 29, 2008.

The valedictorian of the class was Courtney Moore and the salutatorian was Jared Romine. Courtney is the daughter of Doug and Stephanie Moore of Glen Cove. Courtney had a 4.0 grade point average.

Jared is the son of Mark and Jan Romine of Coleman. Jared earned a 3.96 grade point average.

Dr. Jeff Miller to Pastor in Breckenridge
5/30/2008
Dr. Jeff Miller is leaving First United Methodist Church in Coleman. His final two Sundays will be June 1st and June 8th at 11:00am. June 1st is Communion Sunday and is an Open Communion. You don't have to be a member, or Methodist, everyone is welcome to take Communion.

Dr. Miller has been assigned to First United Methodist Church in Breckenridge. During his time in Coleman, FUMC has become one of the fastest growing Methodist churches in Central Texas.

Top Honor Graduates for Coleman Junior High were named on May 29, 2008
at the awards and 8th grade graduation ceremony.
Pictured on right is Erik Villeda, Valedictorian and Salutatorian Landon Brown at the left.
Sixth six weeks Pays to be Present Winner was David Martin, 6th grader at CJHS. The $25.00 check is presented to David by Blake Hammonds, Student Council President. Each year one student who has had all year perfect attendance is presented a $100.00 check. The student whose name was drawn for this check was 8th grader Abelardo Vazquez. Presenting Abelardo the check is Blake Hammonds, Student Council President.

Charlie Thomas was selected from Coleman Junior High School to participate in Education in Action’s Summer 2008 Lone Star Leadership Academy programs in Houston/Galveston. Students were selected from 5-8 grades across the state who demonstrated academic success and leadership abilities. Charlie is a seventh grader at CJH. Congratulations Charlie!

City Pool to Open Saturday
5/29/2008
The City of Coleman swimming pool will open Saturday, May 31st for the summer swimming season. Normal hours of operation will be Tuesday through Saturday 1:00pm to 6:00pm and Sunday 2:00pm to 6:00pm. The pool will be closed on Mondays. The final day of pool operation later this summer will be August 16th.

Elizabeth Lindsay will be Manager of the Pool this year. She may be reached at the Pool at 325-625-5712 for scheduling parties, etc. Rates for parties will be $25.00 per 1st hr. for 15 people and then $2.00 per person thereafter, 2nd hour will be $2 per person. Out of county party rates will be $50.00 per 1st hr. for 15 people and then $2.00 per person thereafter, 2nd hour will be $2 per person. There is a $20.00 deposit required for reservation of all parties which must be paid in advance thru City Hall prior to the party.

Adult Night will be Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a charge of $2.00 per person.

There must be a minimum of 10 people for Adult Night.

Family Night will be Thursday’s from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a charge of $2.00 per person. (adult must accompany children)

***THERE WILL BE NO ADULT NIGHT OR FAMILY NIGHT THE WEEKS OF JULY 1-11 AS THE LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM WILL BE IN PROGRESS.

Jennifer Hubbard will be in charge of the Learn to Swim Program this year. Sign up day will be Saturday, June 14 ,2008 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon at the City Pool. Kids that do not know what level they are in will need to come in their swim suit for testing. Limit of 15 students per class.

Session I:
July 1-4 (Tues-Fri.) and July 8-11 (Tues-Fri.)
8 a.m. – 8:45 Level 5
9-9:45 – Level 4
10-10:45 – Level 3
11-11:45 – Level 2
12-12:45 – Level 1
6 p.m. – 6:30 - IPAP: 6 months- 2 yrs. old*
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. – IPAP: 2 yrs- 5 yrs. old*
7:00 – 7:45 p.m. – Level 6 and 7

Session II:
July 15-18 (Tues-Fri) and July 22-25 (Tues-Fri)
10-10:45 – Level 3
11-11:45 – Level 2
12-12:45 – Level 1

*Infant and Preschool Aquatics Program: an adult will need to be in the water with the child at all times. Swim diapers are required for untrained children.

**The levels in Session II may change due to the demand for each level.

8th Grade Graduation Ceremonies Held Thursday Morning
5/29/2008
During the awards ceremony and Eighth Grade Graduation at Coleman Junior High School the top five honor graduates were named.

Kassidy Dean – Third High Point with a 96.21, Bethany Stovall – Fifth High Point with a 94.32, Reid Needham – Fourth High Point with a 95.04, Salutatorian Landon Brown with a 96.44 and Valedictorian Erik Villeda with at 97.18.

The Coleman Junior High Awards Program was held Thursday morning
and the following were named Students of the Year -Colten Gayle – 7th grade boy, Nancy Barrios – 7th girl, Reid Needham – 8th boy, Kassidy Dean – 8th girl, Aspen McConathy – 6th girl, Colton M. Smith – 6th boy.

1st Ever Texas Teen Reading Program
5/29/2008
The Coleman Public Library has announced they will be holding their FIRST EVER Teen Reading Program for students entering grades 6-12. Registration is Tuesday, June 3rd at 2:00pm. Activities will take place on June 9, from 2-4pm and June 24, from1-3pm. For more information, call the Coleman Public Library at 325-625-3043.

Elementary Student Wins Blue Ribbon
5/29/2008
Sarita Short, a 3rd grader at Coleman Elementary, won a blue ribbon at the District 7 4H Photography Contest in San Angelo May 3, 2008 with this entry (left) in the Animals - Color division. She also won blue ribbons in the following categories also: Animals - Black and White, Architectural Elements - Black and White, and Theme - color. Sarita won red ribbons in: Architectural Elements - Color, Special/Creative Effects - All Media, and People - Black and White. She won white ribbons for her entries in Natural Landscape - Color and Natural Landscape - Black and White.

Short Wins Blue Ribbon
5/29/2008
James Short won a blue ribbon at the District 7 4H Photography Contest in San Angelo May 3, 2008. He entered a picture of the belt buckle he won for being named by the Texas Junior Livestock Association as the 2008 Champion Junior Finewool showman. He entered this picture (left) in the Still Life - Color division. He also won red ribbons for: People - Color, People - Black and White, Plant/Flora - Black and White, Architectural Elements - Black and White, and Theme - Color. James also won white ribbons for his entries in Natural Landscape - Color, Plant/Flora - Color, and Special/Creative Effects.

Best In Class
5/29/2008
Carlie Shirk, a 7th grader at Coleman Junior High, won Best in Class - Blue Ribbon in the People - Black and White category at the District 7 4H Photography Contest May 3, 2008 in San Angelo with this picture she entered (left). She also won blue ribbons in the plant/flora - color, architectural elements - color, and Special/ Creative Effects - All Media categories. Carlie won a red ribbon for her plant/flora - black and white entry. She also won white ribbons for her entries in: still life - color, still life - black and white, natural landscape - black and white, and architectural elements - black and white.

Red Ribbon Winner
5/29/2008
Courtney Brown, a 7th grader at Coleman Junior High, won a red ribbon in the people - color category at the District 7 4H Photography Contest May 3, 2008 at San Angelo with this picture (left) she took of her little brother.

A First for Coleman - Running From the Bulls 5K Run
5/28/2008
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. You can run the 5K then run straight to the parade to be held at 10.
CLICK ON THE BANNER AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE FOR DETAILS AND A REGISTRATION FORM YOU CAN PRINT OUT AND BRING TO REGISTRATION !
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).

Pricer Wins Ribbon In Photography Contest
5/29/2008
Allen Pricer, a 3rd grader from Panther Creek, won a red ribbon in the natural landscape – color category at the District 7 4H Photography Contest May 3, 2008 at San Angelo with this photo (left). He also won white ribbons for his entries in architectural elements and theme.

Rain Report
5/28/2008
At least it rained a little across Coleman County Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Linda and Wayne Wright of Glen Cove report .63 of an inch early this morning.

Students Receive Recognition
5/27/2008
A ceremony was held Thursday, May 22nd at the CHS auditorium for the students completing their high school proficiency exams. Superintendent Royce Young congratulated the students on their accomplishments and Coleman High School Principal Richard Holloway presented them with their certificates. Teachers of the program were Michelle Sexton, Bob Lindsay, and Kathy Turner. The students and their families attended the ceremony and reception: Norma Ditto, Krystal Pence, and Angella Wray. Krystal Pence has been accepted into Hardin Simmons University’s nursing program and has received an $8,000 President’s Scholarship. Tami Mitchell also completed her exams but was unable to attend the ceremony. New classes for students wanting to take these exams begin again in September.

Medical Center Board Swears In New Director
And 3 Incumbent Directors
5/27/2008 (by Sue Titsworth)
The Coleman County Medical Center Board of Directors met Thursday evening with a long agenda which took over two hours to address.

Tanna Gilbreath, LVN, was recognized by board as CCMC Employee of the 2nd Quarter, and was presented with a certificate, a check for $100.00, and a day off with pay by board president Mark Griffis. Gilbreath has been with CCMC for nearly eleven years.

After certification of unopposed candidates was approved by the board, incumbent directors Virginia Jamison, Ken Gifford, Gene Christian, and new board member Ernie Yates were all sworn by Griffis.

The next order of business was the election of officers, and board members chose to re-elect Mark Griffis as president, Jackie Smith, vice-president, and Virginia Jamison as secretary.

Dr. Darron Atwood gave the Medical Staff report, stating that Dr. Hays is back following a short absence. Director of Nurses Melissa Gober gave the QA report, CEO/Administrator Douglas Langley presented the Compliance Report, and Case Management Director/Respiratory Therapist Barbara Langley, RN presented her manuals for case management, respiratory therapy, and the Swing Bed program for the board’s approval.

Langley gave the Financial report for the month of April stating that while there is currently a surplus of funds, the hospital would use those funds to meet operating expenses during the summer months when the patient census is historically low.

The board gave Langley authorization to purchase some new equipment for the hospital and replace some equipment which cannot be repaired because they no longer make parts for them. Included in the list were patient vital sign monitors, pulse ox, medical transcription equipment, and new APS software which will replace the label machine.

In other business, the board increased the ambulance subsidy which is paid by the City and County, increased the ambulance services prices, and agreed to a $100.00 charge on ambulance calls where there is no transport.

Circle “C” Cattlewomen Award
2008 Excellence in Agriculture Scholarships
5/26/2008
The local Texas cattlewomen organization - Circle “C” Cattlewomen - would like to announce that Paige Barnett and Sarah Lofton have been selected as the 2008 Excellence in Agriculture scholarship recipients.

Paige and Sarah are 2008 Coleman High School graduates. Paige will receive a $1000 scholarship and Sarah will receive a $500 scholarship to be used toward college tuition expense for the upcoming school year.

These young ladies are to be commended for their outstanding leadership and scholastic efforts. Congratulations ladies…we are proud of you and wish you all the best in your educational endeavors.

Cavanaugh Receives Zach Moore Scholarship
5/23/2008
The Zach Moore Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Jennifer Cavanaugh during the Panther Creek graduation ceremony held Thursday, May 22.

Jennifer is the daughter of Keith and Jo Cavanaugh of Coleman and plans to attend Angelo State University majoring in Business and Accounting.

Barney Martin Scholarships Given at Panther Creek
5/23/2008
Brenda Forbess presented the Barney Martin Scholarship in memory of her son at the Panther Creek graduation ceremony held Thursday, May 22.

This year’s recipients were Jennifer Cavanaugh and Wade Halfmann. Jennifer is the daughter of Keith and Jo Cavanaugh of Coleman. Jennifer plans to attend Angelo State University majoring in business and accounting.

Wade is the son of Rick and Debra Halfmann of Lake Ivie. Wade plans to attend TSTC majoring in wind turbine technology.

Amy Payne Hall Graduates at ASU
5/23/2008
Amy Elyse Payne Hall graduated Magna Cum Laude and received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Child Development and Learning from Angelo State University on May 10, 2008.

Amy is a 2004 graduate of Coleman High School and is the wife of Robert Hall. She is the daughter of Gary and Carolyn Payne of Coleman and the granddaughter of Rena Payne, also of Coleman.

Awards Given at CHS Senior Assembly
5/23/2008
The Senior Class of Coleman High School was honored Thursday morning at the annual Senior Assembly. Among those honored were:

Supportive Peer of the Year Award – Tye Barnett
DAR Award – Kasondra Bouldin
UIL Scholar Awards – Jack Reynolds, Kasondra Bouldsin, Taylor Norris, Casey Lofton, Matt Strickland, John Wilkinson, Adria Vasquez, Marcus Diaz.
Who’s Who Awards:
English – Kasondra Bouldin
Foreign Language – Adria Vasquez
Science – Taylor Norris
Social Studies – Adria Vasquez
Math – Kasondra Bouldin
Music – Sara Smith
Vocational Agriculture – Paige Barnett
Family & Consumer Science – Gabrielle McKenzie
Drama – Kyle Mayo
Speech – Sarah Lofton

A Tribute to a World War II Veteran - Garvice Boyle
5/23/2008
Because of your sacrifice, your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren enjoy freedom today.

Sons of Coleman County residents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Boyle (both deceased), Garvice and his brothers, Lloyd O. Boyle (deceased) and James Vernon Boyle (deceased), all served in World War II. (Garvice in the Marines, Loyd and Vernon both in the Army).

Boyle and his wife of 62 years, Jo Nell, live on their ranch near Burkett. Thanks Daddy! We Love You !

Cindy and Daryl Boyle, Paula and Paul Harris, Jody and Larry Guthrie

Coleman School Board Officers Elected
5/23/2008
In a meeting Thursday night of the Coleman School Board, new member Mark Martinez was welcomed to the board.

The board proceeded to elect officers for the 2008-2009 school year and voted to retain the present officers. President is Dr. Mike Edington, Vice-President is Sue Sloan and Secretary is Viki Hambright.

The school board approved two teacher resignations, those being high school teacher Jennifer Short and junior high teacher Olivia Clardy.

The board hired Mandi Edington for employment at Coleman Elementary. A Howard Payne graduate, Edington is married to Zach Edington, elementary P.E. teacher.

The board approved the TEEG Grant as presented by high school principal Richard Holloway. The grant is a teacher incentive pay grant, applicable only to high school. If accepted by the Texas Education Agency, it will provide additional funds for teachers based on student performance at the end of the coming school year.

The board approved the low bidder for every maintenance supply item presented by Steve Evans. Superintendent Royce Young explained that all supplies are escalating in price, being driven by fuel prices. Other rising prices, such as cafeteria food costs, will dramatically affect the school budget for the coming year.

Lorrie Payne gave a report on TAKS scores, based only on preliminary reports that have been received. More information will be submitted as final reports become available over the summer.

Young told the board that, unless there were objections, there is a great need to replace deteriorating sidewalks at the high school. The project will be bid but preliminary estimates have been gathered, Young said. The sidewalks have sunk and broken up, causing hazards to those entering or leaving the building, as well as making it impossible to keep dirt and mud out of the building.

Wind Clean Employees Complete TSTC Class
5/23/2008
On top of a hectic work schedule, these employees with Wind Clean Corp. made time to participate in a four week “Fast Track” Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Class at Texas State Technical College in Brownwood. Tim Manley, Vice President of Wind Clean Corp., stated “It is imperative that any employee be willing to garner new skills or fine tune existing ones. We feel that our working relationship with Texas Workforce Solutions, Coleman Career Center and numerous other affiliations will only enhance the skill base each employee brings to Wind Clean, making the entire scenario a win-win situation for us, the employees and the community.” Those participating were Troy Diaz, Mark Dela Rosa, Joe Turner, Bruce Perrie and Epifanio Reyna, Jr.

Top Grads Named at Panther Creek
5/22/2008
Cheyenne Elkin (left) is this year's Valedictorian at Panther Creek High School with a 4.00 GPA. She plans to attend Tarleton State University to major in Nursing or Early Childhood.

Jennifer Cavanaugh (right) is the Salutatorian with a 3.9 GPA. She plans to attend Angelo State University to major in Accounting.

Downtown Gets a Wrapping of Red, White and Blue for Saturday's Parade
5/21/2008
The street lights in the downtown median and in front of the courthouse received a decorating of ribbons and bows Wednesday to prepare for the parade on Saturday. The City hung the flag banners and the group pictured below wrapped the poles in red, white and blue ribbons and hung bows at the top of each light pole. The parade will begin at 10:00am at JE Stevens and will have floats carrying veterans, the CHS Band, and decorated vehicles of all kinds. Joining the Sesquicentennial committee were several high school students. Their volunteer help was greatly appreciated! Helping were Candice Beal, Latisha Berniard, Ana Solis, Paul Scott, Bryan Lucas, Nicole Heath, Sarah Beal, and Cynthia Garza.

Coleman NJHS Ceremony Held Wednesday
5/21/2008
Wednesday morning the Coleman National Junior Honor Society held it's annual induction ceremony at the high school auditorium. Below are the names of the new members of the NJHS.

Charlie Thomas, Colten Gayle, Justin Morales, Chris Diaz,
Nicholaus Thompson, and Jon Bopp.
Ginny Pannell, Dakotah Nation, Savannah Longley, Haylee Diaz,
Ashton West, Sarah Casselberry, Courtney Brown, Miranda Brooks,
Angel Stewart, Sarah Wickson, Jodi Cleland, Nancy Barrios, and Emily Earl.

Coleman Heritage, Arts & Preservation Society
Receives RC&D Matching Grant
5/21/2008
The Concho Valley Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Area concluded it's fourth Matching Grant Program of 2007 by awarding a $397 matching grant to CHAPS. The funds were used to offset expenses incurred for the purpose of purchasing protective and archival materials for use in the conservation of Museum artifacts.

In order to receive a matching grant, applying organization must be a sponsor of the RC&D and the project must benefit the public, relate to land conservation, water management, economic development or communit sustainability.

This past year, the RC&D received fourteen applications from throughout the thirteen county area it represents and all applying organizations received the matching funds.

County Judge Reinstates Burn Ban
5/21/2008
Coleman County Judge Jimmie Hobbs informed Colemannews.com this morning that he has reinstated the Ban on Outdoor Burning in Coleman County, effective immediately. The ban will last until appreciable rainfall is received.

With the Memorial Day weekend approaching, he urges everyone to be safe with those outdoor grills and enjoy your cooking, but please do not do any major burning of brush piles. Also, please don't discard cigarettes out of car windows as many fires start along the roadside.

Local Entrepreneurs Unveil New Fire Ant Killing Product
5/21/2008 By Tammarrah Miles
Note: Rodney and Ginger Spies Own County General Store, downtown Coleman

Local men Rodney Spies and Syd Brooks teamed up to fight fire with fire - fire ants with electricity, that is.
Spies, who, along with his wife, Ginger, owns the Mills County General Store, said he was working at the store one day when Brooks came in some six years ago and purchased a strange collection of goods. "A waffle iron, a timer, a heat lamp ... a bunch of weird stuff," Spies recalled, saying he couldn¹t help but ask Brooks what he was doing. Brooks told him then that he was working on something, but wasn¹t ready to share it yet. A couple weeks later, Brooks returned to the store with a box full of what looked like coffee grounds, Spies said.

The pair retreated to the back of the store, where Brooks revealed that the "coffee grounds" were actually dead fire ants. Brooks explained to Spies that he had created a sort of fire ant trap.
Fire ants are attracted to foods high in protein and fat, they said, and it takes only a small amount of energy - roughly 300 watts - to kill a fire ant. Spies contacted an engineer friend of his, Alan Ables, who holds patents to certain military weapons, an epoxy paint for nuclear waste containers, etc. They met with Ables and soon after developed a first prototype of their ant trap.

Over the next couple years, they developed several prototypes, Spies said, eventually meeting with Bart Drees, the resident ant guru at Texas A&M, and then on to Fostoria, Ohio, the base of Fostoria Industries. They learned that fire ants are not attracted to electricity, as was previously thought, but to the ozone around electricity. They kept working on their product, aiming to create something that was environmentally safe, did not use a lot of energy, was essentially self-cleaning, turned itself off when disturbed, etc.

Finally, with Ables help, the final prototype was developed. Although Brooks and Ables are the recognized inventors, the patents on the devise and method of kill are held by Mills County technologies. By studying natural behavior of the fire ant, they determined that some percentage of ants entering the device are affected and eventually die. Since ants recover their dead, and the queen sends out replacement workers for those that died, more ants make their way into the device. After awhile, they said, the queen realized that she is losing too many workers and will leave the mound, which then essentially dies without her.

The first, completed unit was packaged in Goldthwaite, Spies said, but his wife added Schusters in Goldthwaite will be instrumental in future assembly and shipping facets. The unit¹s boxes come from Dan Hill Containers in Brownwood.

The AntAgonizer is intended to be used for residential purposes, Spies said, but added "bigger and better things are to come." "This is a long-term solution," Ginger Spies said, "not a quick fix". She added that because the electrical current is strong enough to kill the fire ants, but not so strong that it kills them on the spot, the ants walk out of the device and then die, keeping the device itself clean of ant bodies. The unit is on for seven seconds, then off for 20 minutes, Brooks explained. Even that small amount of time on works wonders, he said, adding he counted some 2,000 dead ants in a single teaspoon.

She reiterated the AntAgonizer is extremely green and safe, with absolutely no chemicals. It is ideal for those concerned about pesticides in water run off, those with immune system disorders or conditions, those with small children and/or pets, those with allergies and anyone concerned about the environment.

AntAgonizers went on sale Tuesday, exclusively at the Mills County and Coleman General Stores. Online orders will be taken in the near future.

Seniors Recognized at Central Baptist
5/21/2008
Sunday, May 18th was "Senior Recognition Day" at Central Baptist Church. Four "Class of 2008" seniors were recognized by CBC's youth pastor, Matthew French, along with Central Baptist Church's congregation.

The seniors recognized were Tommy Lee Baumgarner, Katlin Elizabeth Whatley, Sara Louise Smith and David Aaron Rivas (not pictured). The seniors were recognized and presented gift certificates from Lifeway Christian Store. Tommy, Katlin and Sara then told of their future plans. David was also recognized but was not present.

Central Baptist Church would like to send prayer and best wishes for their upcoming graduation.

P.C. Elementary Students Receive Books
5/21/2008 Written by PC 2nd Grade
The Masons came to Panther Creek School on Monday, May 19, 2008. Every student in elementary got to pick a special book. Books were spread out on tables in the library. There were lots of different books. The Masons made us happy because they gave us a book to read and keep.

Local Countywide Historic Commission Committees Appointed
"Help Wanted" (See Last Paragraph)
5/21/2008
New board members were welcomed and committee heads appointed at the Coleman County Historical Commission
(CCHC) meeting last Thursday evening at Heritage Hall.

Eric Joffrion, chairman of the Coleman County Historical Commission, welcomed four new interim board members shown below:

Tex Wright, a long time and valued member, was elected as vice-chairman of the local commission.

Following this vote, Joffrion gave a report on the Annual Historic Preservation Conference he attended May 1-3 in Corpus Christi. The conference focus was on Heritage Tourism and the trends toward traveling closer to home, a trend which has grown rapidly due to rising gas costs.
Goals stressed were: identifying your local heritage assets, then developing and marketing those assets.

Possible changes to the local commission’s bylaws to keep them current with the state commission’s mission were discussed, but the commission took no immediate action.

Committee assignments were made as follows: ‘History Appreciation’, Tex Wright; ‘Research & Markers’, Ron Owens (he already has one marker in progress for the Centennial School); ‘Finance & Budget’, Maxine Cope; ‘Endangered Properties’, James Winstead; ‘Publicity’, Sue Frizzell; ‘Heritage Tourism’, Roger Nelson; and ‘Executive’, Eric Joffrion.

Joffrion asked each of the committee heads to review their committee requirements and goals, then use those to both put the bylaws into perspective and to help develop a 5-year plan for the local commission.

Other items discussed were: the 2007 Annual Report and how the committees would relate to the 2008 report, finances, Coleman County and its relationship to the Texas Historical Commission (THC) trail maps, local archeology, local Black history, local Hispanic History, and more.

Silver Valley history will be the subject of the next program on June 5, location to be determined.

The next CCHC scheduled business meeting will be 7 p.m., June 17, at Heritage Hall.

Your local commission is asking for your help. It is trying to identify all of the heritage assets in the county so that it can do its part to fulfill the THC’s statewide mission “To protect and preserve the state’s historic and prehistoric resources for the use, education, enjoyment and economic benefit of present and future generations”. If you know of a local heritage asset that is not being recognized or utilized or that is in danger of being lost, please go to the next business meeting and tell them about it.

First Baptist Church Coleman Recognizes 15 Graduating Seniors
5/21/2008
On Sunday, May 18, First Baptist Church Coleman recognized their 2008 graduating seniors with a brunch, a “Reflection of Life” power point presentation and awarding of scholarships.

Luke Lofton, Jeremy Gober, Michael Bowers, Drew Jackson, Kyle Peffley, Tye Barnett, John Wilkinson, Jordan Robinson, Jack Reynolds, Kylie Bledsoe, Gabrielle McKenzie, Chrysten McNiel, Paige Barnett, Brad Jenkins & Annaette Williams.

Gala Given by Fine Arts League of Coleman at Juried Art Show
5/21/2008
The Gala Dinner/Art Preview/Artist’s Demonstration Saturday evening May 10, at the Bill Franklin Center, proved to be a fun, informative occasion with many out of town guests attending.

Robin Black was chair of the gala with Fine Arts League members helping out. The meal, catered by “Sarah’s Dressing Up”, was just that. The ladies and the gents put on their best attire to attend the Gala, a first for the 2nd of Fine Arts League of Coleman County Juried Art Show. Close to 100 local and out of town artists and friends of the arts enjoyed the food and the fellowship and the art.

Several paintings were sold. The new gallery hanging system provided the 64 pieces of art with a special touch of class and furnished the paintings with the correct setting in the large well-lit room. The funds for the purchase of the gallery system and installation were provided by the Friends of the Foundation Grant. Gary Patterson, Santa Anna Wood Works craftsman, created the special molding for the hanging hooks. Terry Langley, local master carpenter, finished and installed the molding. We are fortunate to have these skilled craftsmen in our County.

Tom Lockhart, Colorado artist, presented a watercolor demonstration of a scene in Coleman County for the guests. The painting was sold in silent auction. Tom was the Juror for the 2008 Sesquicentennial Juried Art Show and led a 2-1/2 day workshop.

Many patrons and friends of the arts helped make this Second Juried Fine Art Show the success it was. The Fine Arts League of Coleman County expresses their thanks to these special friends and supporters of the Arts:

Mr/Mrs Eric Joffrion - Doris Allen - Mr/Mrs Ted Shelton, Brownwood - Mr/Mrs Travis Goree - Jane Murphree, Kingsland - Dr. & Mrs. Joe Pat Hemphill - Dollie Sparkman - Margie Pierce, Abilene - Darwin Sparkman, Dallas - Katherine Hollis, Abilene - Bill, Nellie & Adam Sparkman, College Station Mr/Mrs Bob Turner - Rev. & Mrs. Jeff Miller - Mr/Mrs Ralph Terry - Dr. Bob & Bitsy Murchison - Lanell Jacoby - Mr/Mrs James Hargett - Kathy Andrews - Judge & Mrs. Jimmy Hobbs - Mr/Mrs Terry Test
Donna Gay Lewis, Brownwood - Mr/Mrs Marvin Dozier - Kay Mitchell - Mr/Mrs Dave Stewart - Betty Bielser & Ken Rousch, Buchanan Dam - Mr/Mrs Monte Meers, Abilene - Doug & Toni Prine, Nemo Jim Stokes - Mr/Mrs Bill Dunaway, Arlington - Mr/Mrs Bob Tyson - Sherrell Hazlewood - Kiwanis Club
Theda Rhea - Lions Club - Iris Rudeseal, Brownwood - Kaye Franklin & Joe Brosig - Mr/Mrs Steve MccCarn, Brady - Tim Manly, Windclean Corp. - Virginia Powell Nan Markland - Mr/Mrs Bill Shields Marjorie Cloud, Abilene - Mr./Mrs Dwayne Saverance - Dennis Stroebel - Peyton Saverance - Mr/Mrs R.O. McCarty - Mr/Mrs Joseph Johnson - Alco - Mr/Mrs Wayne Wright - Lyn & Trisha Owen - Big O’s
Mr/Mrs Charles Chesshir - Don & Marian Johnson - Friends of the Foundation (Grant) - Mr/Mrs Monroe Bethke - Gary Patterson, Santa Anna Wood Works - Lana Kading - Terry Langley, Master carpenter - B. Lancton, Fredericksburg - Mr/Mrs Ron Owen - Joan Harmon, Bertram - Steve Autry - Mr/Mrs Bill Hennig - Thomas Reily, Dallas - Tom Lockhart, Colorado - Pat Slate - Charlotte Gardner - Robin Black
Mr/Mrs Wayne Wright - Ms. Linda Laws - Yvonne Lange -Lee Ann Goode, Blanket.

Retamay Gaines was the special guest as the Sesquicentennial Honorary Chairperson and gave us her “pocket speech” about the history of Coleman County. Thanks, Retamay.

Marian Johnson, Publicity
Fine Arts League of Coleman Co.
Theda Rhea Show co-chair

Seth Ryan to Compete in Rodeo State Finals
5/20/2008
Thirteen year-old Seth Ryan, 7th grader at Coleman Jr. High, has qualified for the Texas Wrangler Jr. High Division Rodeo State Finals in Gonzales, Texas June 2-8. Seth qualified in 3 events: Ribbon Roping, Team Roping, and Chute Dogging. Seth is the son of Rusty and Suzanne Ryan. Grandparents are Ginger and Bill Sneed, Hazel McClure, and Jinks Jamison. (Picture below by Jay Hardy©)

14th Annual World Championship Bison Cook-off is in the Books
5/20/2008
Santa Anna’s 14th Annual World Championship Bison Cook-off saw twenty-five teams throw down their best efforts on Saturday, May 17. The teams came from west of Odessa and east of Waco, from north of Snyder and south of San Antonio, and they grilled everything from chicken to buffalo brisket before the awards ceremony wrapped up the Stanley Dodge World Championship Bison Cook-off late Saturday afternoon under the Entertainment Pavilion.

For all their efforts, the twenty-five teams took home $4500 in prize money. The $500 First Place money for Bison Brisket went to new-comer Jason Bell’s team, the Ringers, from San Angelo, edging out John Nauman from Bruceville, who kissed his $400 second-place check.

Local wood-burners Mel Pollock, Tim Perry, David Huggins, and first-timer Ross Bradley all took prize money, but another first-timer, Marilyn Huggins stole the limelight by winning the county beef brisket bragging rights. The Circle C Cattlewomen of Coleman County sponsored the 3-foot tall trophy—handed off by last year’s winner, Henry Balencia-- and the $250 prize money for Best Beef Brisket in Coleman County.

Several familiar faces made the walk to the winner’s table. Former Bison Champions Colby Caton from Abilene and Bobby Sanders of Forest hill were 1-2 in the ribs category. Perennial favorite Dickie Cooper from Stamford topped the beef brisket cookers. West Texas Barbecue Association President, Johnny Murray, of Odessa had a great day, placing in every category. This gave Murray enough total points to seize the Overall Points Championship and an extra $200. In addition, since the event is an official State Championship, Johnny is eligible for an invitation to the American Royal Invitational in Kansas City and the Jack Daniel’s Invitational in Tennessee.

The large crowd, estimated at over 5000, benefited from the efforts of some of the best cookers in the Southwest, passing through a serving line at lunch set up under the Armory oaks. Visitors were dished up plate lunches of buffalo meat and all the trimmings, while all around them, the Armory grounds played host to everything from arts and crafts vendors to horseshoe pitching, coed softball, and beach volleyball

Winners are listed below:
Stanley Dodge World Championship Bison Cook-off
Head Judge: Jennifer Dizmang of Midland - 25 teams
BISON
1. Jason Bell, The Ringers, San Angelo
2. John Naumann, Little Big John, Bruceville
3. Dickie Cooper, Cooper & Co., Stamford
4. Bobby Sanders, B & D Cooker, Forest Hill
5. Johnny Murray, Murray’s Smokin’ Grill, Odessa
BEEF BRISKET
1. Dickie Cooper, Cooper & Co., Stamford
2. Zanna Anderson, Bayou Pub Grub, Lake Brownwood
3. Johnny Murray, Murray’s Smokin’ Grill, Odessa
4. David Huggins, Paw Paw Hog’s BBQ, Santa Anna
5. Jason Bell, The Ringers, San Angelo
CHICKEN
1. Johnny Murray, Murray’s Smokin’ Grill, Odessa
2. John Naumann, Little Big John, Bruceville
3. Ross Bradley, Four Guys BBQ, Santa Anna
4. Bobby Sanders, B & D Cooker, Forest Hill
5. Mel Pollock, Santa Anna
RIBS
1. Colby Caton, No Butts, Abilene
2. Bobby Sanders, B & D Cooker, Forest Hill
3. Johnny Murray, Murray’s Smokin’ Grill, Odessa
4. John Naumann, Little Big John, Bruceville
5. Tim Perry, Young Guns, Santa Anna (And Helpers)

Overall Champion: Johnny Murray, Murray’s Smokin’ Grill, Odessa
County Beef Brisket Champion: Marilyn Huggins, Santa Anna

Cody Slate Graduates from Angelo State
5/20/2008
Cody Dean Slate received his Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Kinesiology and a minor in Communications from Angelo State University on May 10, 2008.

Cody is a 2003 Panther Creek High School graduate and is the son of Jimmie Gail Hafner and the brother of Amber Bouldin, Haley Slate, and Julie Hafner, all of Coleman County, and Travis Slate of San Angelo, and is the grandson of Claudia Rutherford of Santa Anna.

CONGRATULATIONS !

Travis Dawson Receives Award at Howard Payne
5/20/2008
At the Annual Coaches' Awards Presentation Dinner at Howard Payne University, Travis Dawson was presented the Yellow Jacket Award for Men's Basketball.

The Yellow Jacket Award is given to a student-athlete that is not only an outstanding athlete but exhibits leadership abilities that contributes greatly to the team.

It suggests leadership and effort that is above and beyond the expected as well as respect from one's teammates. He was also recognized by the American Southwest Conference as a member of the Distinguished Scholar-Athlete Team for outstanding academic and athletic accomplishment. Dawson, a May graduate of HPU, has accepted a teaching and coaching position at Westbrook ISD. CONGRATULATIONS !

8th Grade Science Classes Launch Rockets
5/19/2008
The 8th grade classes of Mr. Gary Strickland launched home-made rockets this past week. The skill that the students are learning is how to identify a design problem and propose a solution. The students made two rockets; the first rocket was made with little instruction (that is a good way to ensure design flaws). In the following week, the students reviewed Newton’s three laws of motion and studied how the variables of mass, center of pressure, and center of gravity affect the flight characteristics of a rocket. The students used a rocket simulator and their laptops to investigate the relationship between variables and the effect of changes in their rocket design on those variables. They then made new rockets that incorporated new design modifications and launched them on Friday. The students did a fine job. You can tell by the photos that being outside and playing with rockets, as well as the prospect of getting wet is not a bad way to finish the school year.

High Point Boys and Girls Announced at CHS
5/19/2008
Coleman High School Academic Awards were handed out Monday morning during a ceremony at CHS. The following were high point boys and girls in their classification:
12th - Kasondra Bouldin and Jack Reynolds 11th- Reece Halfmann and Cheyenne Turner
10th - Slade Stevenson and Casie Swening 9th Erin Strickland and Kelby McCorkle

Kelly Spinks Band Injured in Wreck
5/19/2008 (contributed)
I need everyone in my community to keep my cousin, Joe, and his band members in your thoughts and prayers today. My cousin is a band member with Kelly Spinks and The Miles of Texas Band. If you have been to one of their shows, then you know how great they are and why they need every prayer possible.

Early Saturday morning, coming back from a show in San Antonio, the band's Tahoe hit a black cow which caused their trailer, carrying all of their equipment, to flip and catch fire. Some equipment was saved but most was a total loss.

Joe, Kelly, Mikey, Rooster and Pat were all injured.

Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. If you would like to keep updated please feel free to contact me at judi_williams_72@yahoo.com.

I would love to help my cousin and his band in any way possible. I am setting up a fund drive to help replace their equipment and assist with the huge medical cost. All I am asking for is your thoughts and prayers, but if you would like to give back to our entertainers please feel free to donate anything you can. At this time I have nothing set up, but I can get an address where funds can be sent or you can drop them off at my office at 605 W. 2nd St. Coleman, TX. 76834

God Bless and Thank you for your prayers,
Judi Schultz

Dustin Brown Graduates from McMurry
5/19/2008
Dustin Brown, a 2004 graduate of Panther Creek High School, received his Bachelor of Science with a major in Physics and minor in mathematics with a Civil/Mechanical Engineering focus on May 10 from McMurry University in Abilene.

His senior project that he chose for his undergraduate project was to design a car. He ended up designing six concept cars using SolidWorks CAD Software. Out of these six concept cars, two were printed out in 3 D models in which he put together and painted. McMurry paid for one of the models to be kept for a display.

Dustin’s proud parents are Terry and Renee’ Brown and sister Shaina. His grandparents are Weldon and Betty Brown of Coleman and Jerry and Linda Callaway of Brownwood.

In the picture with Dustin from left to right is his fiancé, Tara Owen, sister Shaina and 2nd cousin Bailee Bloomingdale.

Congratulations Dennis Absher
5/19/2008
Dennis Absher of Santa Anna is the winner of the United Blood Services mobile one territory April promotion. Absher’s daughter, Delaynee, is a 3rd grader at Santa Anna Elementary. She asked her father to donate blood as part of the Be A Hero program on April 10, 2008. Dennis donated blood, making him eligible for the drawing and at the end of the month his name was drawn.

Dennis won two tickets to Country Thunder and a $150 Visa card.

Look for more great mobile blood drive promotions all year.

May 1st-May 18th -Tickets to the Pro Bull Riding Challenge
May 19th-May 31st -Tickets to Fiesta, Texas
June 2008 - BBQ Grill and a Side of Beef
July 2008 -$500 Visa Card

For more information on these promotions and blood drives in your area, contact Donor Recruitment Representative Sabrina Forse. The number is (325) 223-7502.

Jenna Winstead Receives Scholarship
5/19/2008 (contributed by Richard Lane)
Each year the JR and Winnie Lane Scholarship is awarded to a Coleman High School graduate who has successfully finished one year of college and who has shown outstanding character traits.

This year the scholarship committee is proud to announce that Ms. Jenna Winstead has been named the 2008 winner. Ms Winstead is a senior advertising major who has been selected to study in the renown Texas Creative Program in Advertising. She has worked each year she has been in college and has maintained a 3.0 GPA.

We are proud of her and invite all your readers to join us in wishing her continued success educationally and career-wise.

Missing Woman Found Deceased
5/18/2008
GOLDSBORO - The search for a missing Alzheimer's patient ended Sunday afternoon with the discovery of the body of Katherine Aldridge, 60, in a pond on the family's property.

Aldridge had been missing since early Saturday morning when she was last seen leaving her residence west of Goldsboro in the northwest corner of Coleman County. Law enforcement and numerous volunteers had searched for Mrs. Aldridge Saturday evening and all of Sunday. Sheriff Wade Turner said the body was removed from the water around 3:30pm. Coleman County Judge Jimmie Hobbs has ordered an autopsy at the Southwest Institute of Forensic Science in Dallas.

Coleman County Sheriff’s Dept. Activity Report
May 1st through May 15th 2008 (contributed by Sheriff Wade Turner)
In addition to ongoing investigations and countywide patrols, the Sheriff’s Dept. responded to 88 Calls for Service or activities that are listed as follows:

2 Provided Bailiff for District Court; 1 Provided Bailiff for County Court; 12 Arrest Warrants Served; 5 Transports of inmates to Runnels County Jail; 42 Service of Civil Process documents; 14 Calls for Cattle and Horses on the Highway; 1 Domestic Disturbance – Novice; 1 Initial investigation of Burglary of a Habitation; 1 Response and investigation of Silent Alarm; 1 Narcotics investigation; 1 Death Inquest; 2 Assist with traffic accidents; 2 Inmates transported to Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice ID ; 1 Suspicious person and vehicle on US 67; 1 Assist Coleman PD – Assault Case; 1 Inmate transported to Coleman Hospital Emergency Room; 2 Transport MHMR patients to Abilene and Wichita Falls State Hospital; 1 Provide Courtesy Fingerprints; 1 Assistance with Drug Task Force; 1 Inmate transported to Coleman Hospital.

We are currently holding 10 inmates in the Coleman County Jail that are listed as follows:

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 charged with Burglary of a Building and Burglary of a Habitation; 1 charged with DWI ( 3 or more); 1 charged with Evading Arrest, Aggravated Assault, and Cl. A Assault; 1 charged with Manufacturing and Delivery of Controlled Substance and Blue Warrant
1 charged with Assault on Public Servant, Criminal Mischief, and (2) Assault-Family Violence; 1 serving sentence on Misdemeanor Assault.

We are holding 2 inmates in the Runnels County Jail that are listed as follows:

1 charged with Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance; 1 charged with Terroristic Threat, Violation of Protective Order, and Blue Warrant.

Coleman County to Honor Military Heroes with Parade Saturday Morning
Special Event that Afternoon at Franklin Center
5/20/2008
Come one, come all to the Memorial Day parade to be held in downtown Coleman on Saturday, May 24 at 10:00 a.m. Help us to honor our military heroes.

A big parade is planned with decorated vehicles, floats, the Coleman High School Band, a Color Guard, a flyover, our own county veterans and some special guests.

Downtown businesses are encouraged to decorate with patriotic décor. The Sesquicentennial Committee will decorate downtown on the evening of Wednesday, May 21 and welcome others to come help with the decorating of light posts. Be sure to check in front of the Courthouse on Friday for the big flag display by Monte and Carolyn Merriman, in honor of their son.

A program to honor our veterans will be held at the Bill Franklin Center at 2:00 p.m. this Saturday. Everyone is invited out to hear Mike Barber of the Veterans Administration, General Terry Scott, David Williams and all the veterans that wish to speak and tell their story. Reverend Jeff Miller will emcee the event.

Major Wreck Near Hords Creek Lake Injures Three
5/15/2008
A two vehicle accident late Thursday morning a few miles west of Coleman on State Highway 153 sent three people to the hospital. The wreck occurred just east of the main entrance to Hords Creek Lake in a road construction zone. Details were sketchy at the scene and a DPS Trooper from Runnels County had just arrived shortly before noon to begin his investigation. The driver of the white car is thought to have hit the driver of the pickup. Two people in the pickup were taken to the hospital in unknown condition. The lady driving the white car is thought to be from Winters with local relatives in Coleman. She was later flown by helicopter to another area hospital. A second helicopter also left from the local hospital early this afternoon. The Coleman County Sheriff's Office, Coleman Fire Department, Coleman Police Department, Coleman County Medical Center ambulance personnel and TxDOT workers assisted at the scene.

According to DPS, 63 year old Bobbie Butts slammed into the back of a pickup driven by 25 year old Walter Lee Wright Jr. Butts was air-lifted to a San Angelo hospital with serious injuries. Walter and his passenger are both in the Coleman County Medical Center.

Walk For A Cure (A Hugh Success!! )
(Contributed by Barbara Brown)
5/14/2008
Excitement was in the air! The seventh annual ‘Walk For A Cure’ walk took place on Saturday May 10, 2008.. It began at the courthouse, proceeded to J. E. Stevens, and then back to the courthouse. The walk was approximately two miles long.

Nearly 150 people gathered from all across Texas, uniting their efforts in the fight against cancer.

‘Walk For A Cure’, was spearheaded by Barbara Brown, President and Founder of the C. H. Hale Prostate Cancer Foundation, Inc.

This year’s Special Guest was Victor J. Hirsch, M.D. and wife Sherry, of Hendrick Health System of Abilene Texas. Dr. Hirsch spoke about some of the latest developments in cancer research. Hirsch, said cancer is not just one disease, but many, and that there are over 200 different kinds of cancers. He said that there won’t be just one cure, but many .

After Dr. Hirsch spoke, the cancer walk honored guest, Connie Griffis McKee Whitney, spoke about the challenges she faced when dealing with cancer . Connie said she had done all of the right things, such as getting annual mammograms, however this type of cancer did not show up on a mammogram.

Whitney said the tremendous prayers and support she got from her family and friends, sustained her during this challenging time, and helped her to overcome.

Brown thanks everyone who attended and reported that they raised over $4,000. Proceeds goes to the Immediate Care Service and Scholarship Fund.

Rainfall Report
5/14/2008
The part of Coleman County that received beneficial rain is the far southern portion, along and about five miles north of the Colorado River, around one inch of rain, according to Doppler estimates. From Rockwood to Brady, it came a gully washer between 1 and 3 inches of rain. For most of Coleman County, a trace to one-tenth of an inch. Tex Wright in Santa Anna reports two-tenths "in the arid Santa Anna desert".

Fire Department Receives $660 Donation from Holiday Hill Bake Sale
5/13/2008 (contributed)
It was a very touching moment last Friday morning at Holiday Hill Nursing Home while listening to Christine Turner read:

* Coleman Fire Department, with sincerest thanks to outstanding fire-fighting professionals:
* For responding to the call of strangers in peril and, in the process, placing your own life in peril time after time.
* For seeing sacrifice as simple "duty" and heroism only "a days work".
* For allowing your community to work, play and sleep in peace by being a tireless watchman on the city walls.
* You are a true symbol of compassion, unity, strength, pride, courage, teamwork and heroism. You are earth angels.
* You deserve this tribute we gladly give.
* You deserve the prayers for safety we pledge.
* You deserve our genuine and lasting "THANKS".

She then presented Jimmy Watson with $660.00 raised from a Bake Sale and Raffle Holiday Hill hosted May 3rd. Mrs. Thelma Lucas presented Gary Payne, Fire Marshal with a plaque which read:
"Thank You for All You Do" - "Never forget that a Hero Lies in You"

Betty Sue McClellan then presented 20 ink pens which read:
"With God All Things are Possible". These beautiful pens were donated by Brother Paul, Anita and Ann Smith of the Christian Book Store.

The program was closed by Thomas Potter (Chaplain of Holiday Hill) with a prayer for our Fire Department. Gary Payne and Jimmy Watson are both full time employees of the Coleman Fire Department.

Local Cowboys Take Reserve Champion Honors in Hamilton
5/13/2008
The team of Mitch Birdwell and Cody Bob Everett were Tough Enough to Wear Pink in the 3rd Annual Invitational Sweetest Loop Team Roping held in Hamilton May 3rd and 4th. Mitch and Cody Bob placed 2nd in the average of the #11 roping. A total cash prize in the amount of $18,000 was divided among the two who also received individual belt buckles.

Blake Hammonds Receives Recognition from Howard Payne President
5/12/2008
Blake Hammonds, President of CJHS Student Council, recently received a letter from Dr. Lanny Hall, President of Howard Payne University in Brownwood. Dr. Hall wrote about the pride he has in seeing students with empathy and concern for others. He was impressed with Blake's leadership in the "Soles for Souls" campaign held at Coleman Jr High to get shoes for the needy. Blake was interviewed by KTAB's Angela Taylor for the "Beyond the Book" segment that airs and Dr. Hall responded to this news story. Upon receiving the letter, Blake commented, "I am pretty excited about the letter, and I’m going to save it."

Keep up the good work, Blake!

Coleman County Shotgun Club Competes in Ozona
5/12/2008
MEMBERS OF THE COLEMAN COUNTY SHOTGUN CLUB traveled to Ozona County to compete in the Whizbang Shotgun competition on Saturday, May 10,2008. Representing the Coleman Co. were Jansen Merrill and Brent Ogden shooting in the Intermediate division (11 - 13 years in age) and Kelby McCorkle shooting in the Senior 1 division (14-15 years in age). Results are as follows: Kelby Mccorkle (left) - 4th place American Skeet, 5th place 5 Stand; Brent Ogden (center) -1st place American Skeet, 4th place 5 Stand; Jansen Merrill (right) - 1st place 5 Stand, 2nd place American Skeet, 2nd place American Trap. Jansen also won HOA (High point overall in the Intermediate Division).

Free Music at Sr. Center Sunday
5/17/2008
The public is invited to come listen to live music by Shirley Stinson and Gilbert Olinger at 2:00pm Sunday, May 18, at the Coleman Senior Center. No charge to attend.

"Coleman Idol" Karaoke Contest Part of After-Prom Party
5/12/2008 (contributed)
On Saturday night, May 3 until early Sunday morning, May 4, the Coleman Junior Class Parents sponsored the After-Prom Party in the Bill Franklin Center. During the event, the first (and very original) Coleman Idol Contest was held which prompted many of the 114 students to want to sing along to their favorite songs while a panel of judges scored.

Pictured left are the "Coleman Idol" judges who did a wonderful job. Left to right: Jack Needham (aka: Randy Jackson), Lori Needham (aka: Paula Abdul) and and Jonathan Wright (aka: Simon Cowell). The contest began at 2:00 a.m and lasted until 4:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. Imagine having to listen to high school students competing in a Karaoke contest. Some were really great, while others were, well, "very original"! All had a great time and enjoyed it!!

Winners of our "Coleman Idol" Karaoke Contest were:

Single singers: Chrysten McNiel and Jack Reynolds

Group winners: Kasondra Bouldin and Kylie Bledsoe

All of the winners are seniors this year. The CHS junior parents wish them the best in their upcoming graduation!! Special appreciation goes to our junior parents who got the contest organized: Adel Hunter, Sylvia Edington and Lori Duquette. You guys did a great job!!

Youth Football Meeting TONIGHT
5/14/2008
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

Thanks From the Junior Class Parents
5/12/2008
The Coleman High School Junior Parents (Class of 2009) would like to extend a most sincere appreciation to the many businesses and individuals who made a donation to the 2008 After-Prom Celebration. Without all of you, this would not have been possible. THANK YOU to all of you !

BELOW IS A LISTING OF LOCAL DONORS:

Alley Cuts Salon, Baber Welding-Don & Betty Baber, Bargain House, Best Fried Chicken, Big O’s, Bill Franklin Center Board of Directors, Bishop’s, Bluecat Booster Club, Bowen Drug, Buddy’s Kwik Stop, Central Baptist Church, Chamber of Commerce, Christian Book Store, Chronicle & Democrat Voice, Citi Bank, City Cleaners, Coleman County Electric Co-op, Coleman County Farm Bureau, Coleman County State Bank-Ben Scott, Coleman County Telephone Co-op-Santa Anna, Coleman Grain, Coleman Livestock Auction, Coleman Medical Associates, Colemannews.com-Randy & Kathy Turner, Coleman Noon Lions Club, Coleman Rotary Club, Coleman County Special Utility District, Coleman Veterinary Clinic, Coleman Video, Commercial Avenue Antique Mall, Community Baptist Church, Cooper Supply, County General Store, Countywide Insurance, The Corral, Curves, D & R Automotive, Dr. Paul Reynolds, Dairy Queen, Davis Farm & Ranch, Doodie Knox, Earle Smith Jewelers, El Taquito, Evening Lions Club, Executive Outfitters, Central Texas Farm Credit (Federal Land Bank), First Baptist Church, First Coleman National Bank, Germania Insurance, Grammer’s, Hall’s Custom Processing, Harold Skelton, Heath Hemphill Law Office, Henderson Funeral Home, Hensley Family Health Clinic, Hickman Advertising, Hidalgo’s Café, Holiday Hill Nursing Home, Hubbard Insurance Company, Huddle, J.E. Stevens Company, Jet Lube, Johnson Feed Barn, Johnson Implement Company, Kiwanis Club of Coleman, Liveoak Real Estate, Mel’s Crafts & Flowers, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Mid-Tex Cellular, Monroe Auto Parts, Movie Gallery, Needham Surveyors, Noon Lions Club, Owl Drug, The Petal Patch, Pizza Hut, Pro Body Shop, R. J. Carroll, Ranch Realty of Coleman, Sara’s Neighborhood, Scissorhands Hair & Nails, Screen Art Graphics, Shapes, Shoppin’ Baskit, Sonic, Taylor-Hetzel Real Estate, Texas Department of Transportation, Tracy’s Place, Tyson Pharmacy, Veteran’s Services of Coleman AA Group, Vintage Salon, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Wiese, Walker Funeral Home, Williams Tire Store, Wind Clean Corporation, Winstead Electronics.

Election Numbers at a Glance
5/12/2008
The following numbers were obtained from City Hall this morning. This is the official count which includes ballots by mail, early and election day votes. The numbers we ran Saturday night following the election did not include the mail-in ballots.

City
Place 1 North Ward
Ike Ratliff 178
Tracy Rankin 237
Bullwhip Griffin 46

Place 2 West Ward
Harold R. Skelton 401

Place 4 South Ward
John Plummer 236
Paul Kugle 157
Scotty Olinger 66

Proposition
For 372
Against 70

School

Jody Payne 331
Adel Hunter 199

Jesse Mills, Jr. 200
Mark Martinez 336

Johnny Casey 462

Jody Payne, Mark Martinez and Johnnie Casey
Elected to Coleman School Board
5/10/2008
Incumbent Jody Payne won re-election to Place 1 on the Coleman School Board with 328 votes or 62.24%. Payne's opponent, Adel Hunter, received 199 votes or 37.76%. A total of 527 people cast votes for Place 1.

Mark Martinez will be a new face for Place 2 on the Coleman School Board garnering 335 or 62.85% of the vote. Jesse Mills, Jr. received 198 votes or 37.15%. A total of 533 voted for Place 2.

Johnnie Casey was unopposed for Place 3 on the Coleman School Board and received 459 or 100% of the votes.

Voter turnout in the school board election was 14.69%.

Tracy Rankin, Harold Skelton, John Plummer
Elected to Coleman City Council
5/10/2008
Incumbent John Plummer defeated Paul Kugle and Scotty Olinger and was re-elected Saturday for Place 4 or South Ward on the Coleman City Council. Plummer received 234 or 51.66% of the vote. Kugle received 154 or 34% of the vote. Olinger received 65 or 14.35% of the vote.

Tracy Rankin defeated Ike Ratliff and Billy "Bullwhip" Griffin for Place 1 North Ward City Council. Rankin received 236 or 52.10% of the vote. Ratliff received 174 or 38.41%. Griffin received 43 or 9.49% of the vote.

Harold Skelton ran unopposed for Place 2 West Ward Council and received 393 or 100% of the vote.

The lone proposition on the City ballot passed with 369 votes or 84.25% for and 69 or 15.75% against.

Voter turnout in the city election was 15.18%.

Enriquez, Lishka, Horner Top Three in Santa Anna Council Race
5/10/2008
There were seven people running for Santa Anna City Council with the top three winning election. Results for all seven are as follows:

* Shannon Enriquez - 115 - 18.58% of the votes
* Terry Lishka - 106 - 17.12%
* Richard Horner - 104 - 16.80%
* John Morris (Incumbent)- 100 - 16.16%
* Nancy Wylie (Incumbent) - 91 - 14.70%
* Marie Silvis - 82 - 13.25%
* Terrilyn Taylor - 21 - 3.39%

The voter turnout was 30.83%.

Roddy Dean and Janice Fellers Top Santa Anna School Board Race
5/10/2008
Three people ran but only two can serve on the Santa Anna School Board.

* Roddy Dean - 183 - 39.35%
* Janice Fellers - 179 - 38.49%
* Ross Bradley - 103 - 22.15%

The voter turnout in the Santa Anna school race was 22.64%.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

Early Voting Ends Today
5/6/2008
As of 5:20pm on Monday, May 5, there had been a total of 250 early voters in the Coleman elections. Keep in mind that early voting comes to an end today (Tuesday) and on this final day, Coleman City Hall will be open 7:00am to 7:00pm and won't be closed for lunch. Early voting is also taking place at Santa Anna for their city and school elections. This Saturday is election day statewide.

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.