Celebrations

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 before noon on the Friday before.  Thanks for reading!

Happy Birthday
7/29/2010
We would like to wish our "Best Friend" Frankie Matthews a very Happy Birthday today, July 29th. Hope your day is great. Can't wait to be on the Frio for the celebration of this great day~~Love ya

1975
Front: Ella (Le Mond) McMillan, Becky (Wilkins) Matthews, Jane (Johnson) Greer, Brenda (Smith) Lagow, Molly (Love) Walden, Leslie (Autry) Midgley, Dorothy (Allen) Kellogg, Carla (Davis) Berry, Lorrie (Jameson) Payne, Mitzi (Sides) McBee. Rear: Joe Tabor, RIcky Barnett, Mario Gomez, Sherman Traylor, Mike Calk, Ervin Wells, Patricia Hail, Sue (Hightower) Dossey, Amy (Glasson) Hinds, Cathy (Carter) Hale, Ricky White.

Coleman High School Class of 1975 reunites for 35th Reunion
7/28/2010
Yes, 35 years have passed since that wonderful day in May 1975 when the CHS class of 75 started on their journey of life. Many have had extraordinary experiences happen as they have moved on from Coleman. And many of us that have chosen to stay in Coleman have had many exceptional things happen as well.

On July 19, 2010, the Class of 75 gathered for their 35th Year Class Reunion. This reunion was in correspondence with the Annual PRCA Rodeo and all of the events that took place with that.

Many met at the UCPC Church and rode on the Class of 75 float for the Annual Rodeo Parade. There were other class reunions at the same time and it seemed that all had fun participating in the parade together. After the Parade, we all gathered at the Courthouse to listen to the music, eat the great hamburgers provided by the Jr. Rodeo Association, and visit with everyone that was there.

The main meeting place for the day was the Tillman Building located next to the Coleman Public Library where Ralph Terry with Terry’s Studios came and photographed the group. The day was a fun-filled day, looking at family photos, old annuals, and getting reacquainted with old classmates. Hidalgo’s catered the meal that evening. Several stayed and went to the Rodeo together and some even to the Dance that night.

A fun time was held by all. It was a day that everyone found the time in their busy schedules to come and spend some quality time together. That’s what this reunion was meant to be, a relaxing time, full of fun and reconnections. Everyone departed with rekindled friendships and a desire to attend the next reunion in the future.

Those attending from out of town were: Becky Wilkinson Matthews from Brownwood, Jane Johnson Greer from Marble Falls, Brenda Smith Lagow from Dallas, Molly Love Walden from Ft. Worth, Leslie Autry Midgley from Austin, Dorothy Allen Kellogg from Virginia, Mitzi Sides McBee from Sugarland, Mario Gomez from San Angelo, Patricia Hail from Abilene, Ricky N. White from Boerne, Nathanial Baker from Brownwood, a former Band Director Mr. John Schuch from Temple, and a surprise visit from Susan Hoffpauir from New York.

Those attending from Coleman were: Ella Mae LeMond Mcmillan, Carla Davis Berry, Lorrie Jameson Payne, Joe Tabor, Ricky Barnett, Sherman Traylor, Mike Calk, Ervin Wells, Sue Hightower Dossey, Amy Glasson Hinds, Cathy Carter Hale, Darlene Matthews, and Barbara Graves.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
7/28/2010
I would like to wish my best friend Kassandra Meagan Deleon a happy 13th birthday! hope you have a good one :).we love you!

-kynedi bradley&taylor libby:).

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
7/28/2010
Brittni LaNay McMillan and Joshua Nathan Kaczyk were married on June 5, 2010 in San Angelo, Texas. The ceremony was held outdoors at Cain’s Cove on Lake Nasworthy at 7:00 in the evening with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. A reception was held immediately following the ceremony.

The parents of the bride are Brent and Renea McMillan of Coleman, Texas. Grandparents of the bride are Richard and Ellen Johnson of Novice, Texas and Gail McMillan and the late Tony McMillan of Potosi, Texas. Great-grandmother of the Bride is Violet Lee of Abilene, Texas.

The parents of the groom are John and Julie Kaczyk of San Angelo, Texas. Grandparents are Earl and Lorita Clinkinbeard of Snyder, Texas. Great-grandmother of the groom is Texa Ball of Snyder, Texas.

The maids of honor were sister of the bride Whitney McMillan of San Angelo, Texas and friend of the bride Darci Owens of Wooster, Ohio. Bridesmaids were sister of the groom Jessica Theimer of Hewitt, Texas, friend of the bride Lauren Ray of Frisco, Texas, and friend of the bride Chelsey Slayton of Coleman, Texas. Flower girl friend of the bride Jessie Everett of Coleman, Texas.

The best man was friend of the groom Sean Scribner of San Angelo, Texas. Groomsmen were friend of the groom Jacob Mills of Del Rio, Texas, brother in law of the groom Beau Theimer of Hewitt, Texas, friend of the groom Rusty Tullis of Lubbock, Texas and friend of the groom Fred Wotjek of Robert Lee, Texas. Ring bearer was friend of the bride Braxton Barker of Coleman, Texas.

The bridesmaids all wore pool colored short dresses designed in a satin fabric. The strapless, tea-length dresses were complimented by a mid-waistline belt. The girls were accessorized by chunky multi-colored jewelry and earrings.

The bride wore an A-line white satin gown with beaded metallic lace designed by David’s Bridal. The halter neckline was beaded as was the pleated bodice of the dress. The dress also had a sweep train and the back was accented by white satin buttons. The bride was accessorized with an elbow length veil with beading around the edges and a silver headband with crystal floral design.

The gazebo was decorated with greenery and wreaths of brightly colored daises. The aisle was accented with pails of daises on shepherds hooks and pool blue tulling. Flowers and decorations designed by Patti Gibson and Macy Pope.

The bridesmaids entered the ceremony to “I Never Knew Love” by Doug Stone.

The bride was escorted down the aisle by her father to “First Date for the Last Time” by Todd Fritsch.

During the ceremony, Pastor Mark Smith poured white sand into a heart shaped vase to symbolize the importance of a strong base in a relationship and that base being the couple’s relationship with God. The bride’s mother then poured a layer of pink sand on top of the white sand, followed by the Groom’s Mother pouring blue sand on top of the pink sand, showing the individuality of the two families. The bride and groom then poured the pink and blue sand in together, allowing it to completely mix together identifying joining of the two families.

At the conclusion of the ceremony the bride and groom and all attendants walked out to “From Here to Eternity” by Michael Peterson.

At the reception guests enjoyed a meal prepared by the Coleman Rodeo Cooking Committee which consisted of pork loin, salad, corn casserole, potatoes, and bread. After dinner, the bride and groom cut their cake. The cake was a three tiered cake with white fondant icing. The different layers of the cake offered guests either white or chocolate cake. The cake was adorned with fresh daises. The cake topper was a groom with a fishing pole with a ring on the line and the bride on the lower tier reaching for the ring. The groom’s cake was a red velvet cake decorated as a bass in a pond complete with a fishing lure.

The group then returned outside for the couple’s first dance to “I Do” by Paul Brandt. The bride and her father danced to “Stealing Cinderella” which during the dance a slideshow of the bride growing up was played. The groom and his mother danced to “It’s Your Song” by Garth Brooks during which a slideshow of the groom growing up was played. The night continued with dancing and fun for all guests.

The bride is a 2003 graduate of Coleman High School. She received her Bachelors in Science degree in December of 2006 from Texas A&M University. She has been employed as the Livestock Director for the San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Association for over three years and is working on her Masters of Science degree from Angelo State University in Animal Science.

The groom is a 2003 graduate of Wall High School. He is currently employed with Exco Resources out of Sterling City where he serves as Assistant Foreman. He has been employed with Exco Resources for over three years.

After returning from the honeymoon in Ruidoso, New Mexico, the couple will reside in San Angelo, Texas.

Torie Lack and Joe Enriquez Exchange Vows June 25th
Contributed
7/28/2010
Tom and Linda Lack would like to announce the joining of two hearts in marriage: their daughter, Torie Ja’Lynn Lack and Joe Enrique Enriquez, the son of Jose and Julia Enriquez of Santa Anna, Texas. Joe owns his own business, Enriquez Welding.

Vows were exchanged at the Coleman County Courthouse by Justice of the Peace Nance Campbell on Friday, June 25, 2010. A formal Catholic Church Ceremony will follow one year from date upon completion of requirements to include all family and friends.

The couple will reside in Santa Anna, Texas with three of their children, Taylor, ABriana and Domanic. They also have three grown children, Dalton, Rudy and Christina.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
7/27/2010
Happy Birthday to our grandsons/nephews Edgar and Caesar Nuñuz on July 27th. Hope you both have a wonderful day!
Love,
PoPo, MoMo, Uncle Alex, Uncle Money and Tia Liz

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
7/27/2010
Happy Birthday to my two special cousins, Edgar and Caesar Nuñez. I hope y'all have a great day.
Love and Miss you both,
Aaron

Thank You
7/27/2010
Tony and I would like to thank everyone who has supported us and our children for the last 5 years at our restaurant, The Corral. It is with mixed emotions that we will say farewell. This is our last week as owners, our last day will be July 30th. It has been an awesome adventure, but it is time for us to move on. We will miss each and every one of you that have been so faithful to us and have become part of our family. We look forward to the future and what it has in store for us and our 3 kids. We also look forward to what the new owners will bring to The Corral. They plan to keep the name, The Corral, and the menu items, as well as new menu items. We are confident that we are leaving you in good hands and that you will be happy with them. Be looking for their advertisements announcing their opening date and info. Thank You again for your support over the last 5 years, and we hope to see you this week, our last week, at The Corral. God Bless you all.

Tony and Letitia Windham

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
7/27/2010
Happy Birthday on Tuesday July 27 to my brothers Edgar and Caesar.. Love, Xavier

HARTMAN REUNION
7/27/2010
THE DESCENDENTS OF I. E. AND REBA D. HARTMAN GATHERED AT THE MC ELEGATE’ SUITES IN ABILENE ON SATURDAY, JULY 17, 2010 FOR THEIR ANNUAL REUNION. ALL THREE OF THE SURVIVING CHILDREN WERE IN ATTENDANCE: EDD HARTMAN OF SANTA ANNA, WINNIE BLANSCETT OF MIDLAND, AND JONIE HARTMAN OF ODESSA.

THOSE IN ATTENDANCE ENJOYED A DAY OF VISITING, PICTURE TAKING, GAMES AND THE “WHITE ELEPHANT” AUCTION. THE GROUP.

ALSO DECIDED TO GIVE $200.00 TO THE SANTA ANNA CEMETERY ASSOC. LATER, EVERYONE ENJOYED A WONDERFUL EVENING MEAL AT BELLE’S CHICKEN HOUSE RESTRAUANT. SEVERAL IN ATTENDANCE WON DOOR PRIZES OF EITHER POTTED PLANTS OR GIFT CERTIFICATES.

THOSE ATTENDING THE 2010 REUNION WERE AS FOLLOWS:

SANTA ANNA
EDD AND RUBY HARTMAN
STANLEY AND JUDY HARTMAN
STEPHANIE AND JAMES EDWARDS, HANNAH AND NATE

MIDLAND
WINNIE BLANSCETT
RUSTY BLANSCETT
TONYA SPAIN

ODESSA
JONIE AND SANDRA HARTMAN

AUSTIN
CAROLE AND DALE REEVES
FRED REEVES
NEW BRAUNFELS
DEBRA HOUGH

OPELOUSAS, LOUISANA
STEVE HARTMAN
STEVIE HARTMAN

BURKETT
CINDY BOYLE

SNYDER
MIKE HARTMAN
TRAVIS HARTMAN
BRENNA HARTMAN

BANGS
SANDRA WALKER

BROWNWOOD
RONNIE AND BETH HARTMAN
EDDIE AND MARY ANN HARTMAN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
7/27/2010
Happy Birthday to two really special boys on Tuesday July 27. Edgar and Caesar ... Wow where has time gone it seems like just yesterday y'all were born and today y'all turn 9 years old !!!!!! Have an awesome day Love you. Mom and Dad

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
7/27/2010
We would like to wish our mom Marie Mills a happy birthday on July 27th!
We love you, Jenn and Tanner

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
7/27/2010
We would like to wish our mom and dad a Happy 25th Anniversary on July 27th!
We love yall, Jenn and Tanner

Mona Wilson and Bob Turner Unite in Marriage June 27, 2010
Contributed
7/26/2010
Mona Wilson and Bob Turner were joined in marriage Sunday afternoon, June 27, 2010 at the Gouldbusk United Methodist Church. Performing the ceremony were Rev. Bobby Weathers, Pastor Dianne Cree and Sister Louise Strength.

Anne Smith was the organist and Barbara Brown sang a song that she had written especially for the couple’s wedding. Standing with Mona were her son, Stephen Salomon, granddaughter.

Rachel Wilson and nephew Vern Green. Standing with Bob were his three sons, Gary, Sam and Darrell.

Family and friends then enjoyed a reception in the Fellowship Hall which was catered by Sara’s Neighbor-hood.

Following a few days at Lake Marble Falls, the couple is back home at Voss and Gouldbusk.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
7/26/2010
Wishing my granddaughter, Alissa West, a very happy and blessed 13th birthday on July 26! Love you bunches, Nana, Popo, Uncle Kalham

Two Young Men’s Accomplishments Acknowledged by Their Families
Contributed
7/26/2010
The family would like to announce the accomplishments of their sons, Eric Luz and PFC Cruz Rodriguez.

Eric (pictured above, right), a 2010 graduate of Lake Worth High School, Lake Worth, Texas, has enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. He has left for recruit training on July 12, 2010.

PFC Cruz Rodriguez (pictured above, left), completed and graduated recruit training April 23, 2010 with the USMC. He is currently at Camp Pendleton, San Diego, California. He is a 2009 graduate of Northside High School, Fort Worth, Texas.

Eric is the son of Gloria Luz of Lake Worth, Texas and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Ponce.

PFC Cruz Rodriguez is the son of Rowena Felan and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Bobby) Felan of Fort Worth, Texas, and the nephew of Nancy Ponce of Coleman.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
7/26/2010
Happy 30th Wedding Anniversary for my beautiful wife , Debbie Nixon

Thank you for 30 wonderful years , our beautiful children, and all of your love.

God blessed me when He helped me find this lovely girl from Santa Anna.

Your loving husband,

Tom

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
7/26/2010
Happy 28th Birthday to our son/brother, Alex Martinez, on July 26th.
May the year ahead be one that gives you many bright and beautiful moments.

Love you,
Mom, Dad, Pun, Marilu and Liz

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
7/26/2010
Uncle Alex,
Just want you to know you're being thought about and wished the very best of everything, especially on your birthday. Happy 28th Birthday!!! I love and miss you.
Love Always,
Aaron

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
7/26/2010
I would like to wish Alissa Jade West a happy 13th birthday! love ya! hope you have a good one :)
-Kynedi b♥.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
7/26/2010
Happy 13th Birthday Alissa Jade West!!!
We love you!!
Mom, Dad, Ashton & Carlee

Giles-Kemper Engagement
7/25/2010
Rev. Joe and Mrs. Brenda Giles of Dickinson, Texas are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Elizabeth, to Mr. Grant Joseph Kemper. The wedding ceremony will take place on August 8, 2010 at the Dayspring Baptist Church in Waco, TX. After the wedding, the couple will make their home in Waco where Jennifer is an event planner and a student of religion at Baylor University and Grant is an aerospace engineer at L-3.

Jennifer's grandparents are Don and Edna Stewart of Dickinson, Audrey Giles of Belton, Texas and the late Joe Balko Giles. Grant's parents are Mr. Martin and Dr. Karen Kemper of Waco. His late grandparents were Joe and Claudean Cervenka, V.J. and Cliff Horn and Dr. Roy Kemper.

Happy Birthday
7/25/2010
Mr.andMrs.Dobbins and Family would like to wish cyrilette Martin a Happy Birthday July 26th. Hope you have a good one.Does not seem like you should be that old !!!!! Love you very much and may you get everything you wish for we miss you from Texas to Oklahoma Have a very Happy 21st Birthday sweetie !!!!

From all your Family in Brownwood may God Bless and watch over you we love you very much !!!!!! Your a great mommie!!!!

Graduation Announcement
7/24/2010
Jacob Johnson Ethridge received his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance from the Mays Business School of Texas A&M University on May 15, 2010. Commencement ceremonies were held at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. Jacob is a 2006 graduate of Kermit High School. He is the son of Todd and Joan Ethridge, grandson of Don and Marian Johnson of Coleman and grandson of Velma and the late Joe Ethridge of Kermit. Jacob is currently employed with Peyco Southwest Realty Inc. in Arlington.

Birth Announcement
7/24/2010
Jacob Wayne Dobbins was born on july 13th at the Brownwood Hospital By Dr.Neel

Jacobs Mom is Spc Alisha Dobbins of Fort Drum New York In the Army.

Jacob is the First Grandson of Mr.and Mrs. Dobbins of Brownwood, And First Grandchild of Brenda Watkins of San Angelo We Were all there for his birth the Lord works in many way's Jacob is Blessing to our Family It is Amazing How that little Guy Changed all our lives !!!

His Proud Uncle is Justin Dobbins of Lovelady Texas. He has lot's of relatives a Great paw paw Wilbert Dobbins of Coleman and lot's of Great Great Aunts of Coleman.

A Great Grandmother of Tyler Texas Alice Terry and lot's Of aunts and uncles and cousins of Tyler, Longview and San Angelo Texas he is very loved. Mother and Son are at home in Brownwood with NaNa and paw paw who loves to spoil him. We Got our little Mircle and His Grandma Brenda helps spoil him to !!!!May God Watch Over You Jacob and Your Mommie with his Angels We love you NaNa and paw paw Dobbins of Brownwood And Grandma Brenda Watkins of San Angelo.

Mr. and Mrs. Dobbins Would like to welcome their first Grandson Jacob Wayne Dobbins to their family.
7/24/2010
Jacob wad born at 3pm at Brownwood Medical Center he weighed 7pound 9 ounces and 21 inches long. Jacob is the son of Specialist Alisha Dobbins of the United States army Stationed in Fort Drum New York. His Grand Parents Mr. and Mrs. Dobbins was in the labor and Delivery Room Jacob is a true Blessing to our family. For every Baby born is God's way of telling us life will go on!!! Jacob was named after his maternal pawpaw and his

Uncle Justin. Relatives are Grand parent's Mr. and Mrs. Dobbins of Brownwood and Brenda Watkins of San Angelo Texas very Proud uncle, Justin Dobbins Of Lovelady Texas. Great Grandmother Alice Terry of Tyler and one Great Grandpaw of Coleman Wilbert Dobbins Other relatives in Coleman are Dorothy Farris,Eura Royall,

Wayne and Goldie Barnett of Burkett. Relatives in Tyler Aunts and Uncles are Bobby Tillman, Gary Tillman, Shirley Crabtree, Lisa Shipp,Patricia Harding, John Terry, Debra Brown, Ray Terry all of Tyler. A Very Special Great Aunt Ruth Reel, Of Longview Texas and lot's of cousins whom love him very much. The lord has Blessed our Family in way we never imagined. We would like to Thank Dr.Neel and his staff And The nurses on the 2nd Floor of the Brownwood Hospital for all you have done. God Bless each one of you. We have our Little miracle now !!!! Mommie and Baby are Doing Great.

Happy Birthday
7/23/2010
Wishing a very happy birthday to a very special lady Mickey Holloway. I love you and have enjoyed being able to spend time with you this last few weeks. Hope your day is filled with many blessings.

Love your cousin in Abilene,
Lupe

Happy birthday, Nana. We love you(:
7/23/2010
Mike, Tanya, Blaine, Chanie, Courtlyn, Braxton, Hank, Darla, Hunter, Hayden, Jim Bob, Felicia, Ansley, Simone, Danielle, and Brycelynn.

Happy Birthday
7/23/2010
I would like to wish my dear friend Elizabeth J. Baum happy birthday! love ya girl!
-Kynedi b.♥

Happy Birthday
7/23/2010
Happy 20th Birthday Brandon Worsham on July 25th. We love and miss you very much. Hope it's a great day for you as you leave your teen years behind and go on to bigger and better things in your life.

Love, Dad, Mom and Wayne

Wedding Announcement
7/22/2010
Katharine Rose Simmons and Tony Lambert Abernathy were united in marriage on June 5, 2010 in an outdoor ceremony at Sorrell Canyon Ranch in Brownwood Texas . Pastor Leslie Davidson of Big Lake performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of John Simmons of Tyler and Marga Simmons of Austin , and granddaughter of Margaretta Reeve Bolding of Houston.The groom is the son of Billie Gay Abernathy of Santa Anna and Rickey Abernathy of Whon, grandparents include Lee & Trudy Abernathy of Whon and Claudia Rutherford of Santa Anna.

Presented in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by her twin sister Hannah Simmons of Austin as maid of honor, Bridesmaids were Kami Bailey of San Angelo, Sophie Points Jackson of Ruidoso, NM sister of the bride, Nikki Simmons Keegan of Arlington, sister of the bride, Kelly Wagner of Brownwood , Susan Heirs and Brynne Berryman both of Tyler.

Tim Abernathy of Rockwood and Troy Abernathy of Whon, both served their brother as best men for the occasion. Groomsmen included Michael Kirven of Santa Anna, Wayne Ely of Brownwood, David Coyle of Brownwood and Steven Blanton of Dallas . Houston Simmons of Menard, brother of the bride served as usher and groomsman.

Dasia Kirven served as flower girl and Joseph Jackson, nephew of bride was the ring bearer.

The bride and groom exchanged vows before a vine covered gazebo set among an arrangement of white and yellow daises. The wedding concluded with a combination of sand poured into heart shaped vase symbolizing the union of two becoming one.

A dinner reception and dance was then held at Rosa’s Cantina, located at the Sorrell Canyon Ranch facility.

The bride is a graduate of University of Texas at Tyler , where she received a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. She is employed as an R.N. at East Texas Medical Center in the Orthopedic Trauma Unit.

The groom attended Tarleton State University and is employed by Truimph Structures as a Machinist.

The newlyweds reside in Overton, just outside of Tyler, TX.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
7/22/2010
Happy 13th Birthday Elizabeth Baum!
Love always, Mom, Dad, Taylor & Anna

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
7/22/2010
Happy birthday Jonathan Amador on July 29 we love you son you a really good kid I'm proud of you I hope you like you truck every body loves you dad, mom, tia, Jesse, Joey, Josie you girlfriend and Tios

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
7/22/2010
wow,i really can't believe your really 16. where has everything gone? it feels like just yesterday we were playing with barbie dolls and arquing over who had the prettiest one. i love you so much. i know i dont say it often or enough.Sometimes i know i dont act like it. with out you im not myself. your growing up way to fast. I look up to you;your my romodel & everything i want to be.i'm following your footsteps.. i know your always there for me, & i'm so blessed to be your sister. your everything a little sister could ask for.your my bestfriend.i always come to you first&you always help me and giving good advice.Happy birthday Appy. love you more than ever.

-your little sister kynedi:).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
7/22/2010
happy birthday aspyn.
-michael.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
7/22/2010
I want to wish my sister Aspyn Jaylee King a HAPPY BIRTHDAY
on JULY 22.We have been through so much together,
I hope your day is a very great one.
Your a really great friend to have.
♥ your lil sis, Kindsey :).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
7/22/2010
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE :).
YOUR MY EVERYTHING!
--VANCE.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
7/21/2010
We would like to sincerely wish Lacy Hyden and Zac Burks very Happy Birthdays from the Donnie Evetts Band!!! God Bless!!!

HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY ZAC!!!!
7/21/2010
We would like to wish our son, brother, brother in-law & uncle to-be Zac Burks a fantastic 16th birthday!!

‎16 years ago today I brought a beautiful baby boy into this world that stole my heart & left me breathless!!! You are such a joy to me & SO MANY others Zac!! Your personality and sense of humor make my heart smile! :) ALWAYS REMEMBER......There is NO GREATER LOVE in this world than a MOTHER'S LOVE except of course the AMAZING LOVE of OUR HEAVENLY FATHER!!! God Bless you son on your special day and ALWAYS!!! Your whole family LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH and are SO PROUD of the great young man you have become.

Mom, Dad, Jordan, Ryan, Katana, & your baby niece Skye Brooklyn Robinson (who will be here anyday!!!) XOXOXO

Glen Cove Couple to Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary on July 31st
Contributed
7/20/2010
Ricky and Lisa Davis will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, honoring their wonderful years and memories together. This memorable occasion will occur on July 31st, 2010 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Glen Cove Baptist Church.

Ricky’s parents are Bobby and Betsy Davis of Glen Cove. Lisa’s parents are the late Dick and LaRue Bailey of Blanket.

Ricky and Lisa said their “I Do’s” on August 10th, 1985 at the First Baptist Church in Blanket, Texas.

Their daughters are Tara and her husband Chris Kershner of Santa Anna, and Taya and her husband Mathew Hurtado of Oceanside, California.

Ricky and Lisa have had many blessings through the years, including the births of their two wonderful grandchildren, Conner Rylee Kershner and Journey Elizabeth Hurtado.

All friends and family are invited to come and celebrate their memories with such a blessed occasion. “NO GIFTS”, please. Your presence is enough!

A BIG THANK YOU!
7/19/2010
The Cub scouts would like to say thanks to the citizens of Coleman for their help.The cub scouts were able to raise enough funds to go see the Texas Rangers play in Arlington Texas. The game was great and all the scouts with their families had a great time. We would also like to say thanks to CYA baseball for letting us to work the concession stand during some games.

Thank you for help
Cub Scouts pack 226

Happy 21st Birthday Lexy!
7/19/2010
I hope you have a wonderful day! You deserve it!

Love,
Monica & Josh & Boys

Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo Dela Rosa
7/19/2010
Ramona Saiz & Alfredo Dela Rosa United in July 4, 2010 Ceremony

Alfredo Dela Rosa and Ramona Saiz were joined in union on July 4, 2010 at 12:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Coleman, Texas. Performing the ceremony was Rev. Dick Schultz.

Alfredo is the son of Robert and Guadalupe Dela Rosa of Coleman. Ramona is the daughter of Rosa Anaya of Uvalde, Texas and the late Crespin F. Saiz of Uvalde, and the step-daughter of the late Ismael Anaya of Cisco.

Joe Zambrano served as best man and Molly Diaz was honorary maid of honor.  They were joined by family members and church parishioners.

Mr. Dela Rosa is employed at Shoppin’ Baskit while Mrs. Dela Rosa is employed at Coleman Health Care Center.

Alfredo and Ramona would like to express appreciation to Rev. Dick Schultz and all who attended the ceremonies.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
7/16/2010
Lacy Hyden, how you have changed into such a beautiful women! We are very proud of you! You have so many years ahead of you, and a world for you to take charge of! Have a wonderful an blessed day, cause today is your day to SHINE!

We love you,
Dad, Kelli, Nikki, Austin an Abby.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
7/16/2010
Happy 8th Birthday to Lainey Hollinger on July 17th. We are so blessed to have you in our lives. May you have a wonderful day!

Love,
Mom, Ray, Gabe, Shayli, Josh, and Annali....

Panther Creek Alumni Earns Masters at Texas A&M
7/16/2010
Eric Halfmann graduated from Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas on May 15, 2010 with a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering. He was awarded Highest Achievement in the School of Engineering. Eric has worked for Praxair in Port Author while attending college. He will pursue a master’s degree at Texas A&M University. Eric is a 2005 graduate of Panther Creek CISD and son of Richard and Debra Halfmann.

Panther Creek Alumni Earns Certificate in Wind Energy
7/16/2010
Wade Halfmann graduated from Texas State Technical College, West Texas on May 1, 2010 with a certificate in Wind Energy and Turbine Technology, Wind Energy Technician.  Wade works for Mischibischi Sarita Field, south of Kingsville, Texas.  Wade is a 2008 graduate of Panther Creek CISD and son of Richard and Debra Halfmann.

Happy Anniversary!!!
7/15/2010
I am so blessed to have you in my
life! I am so fortunate to have married
my best friend!

Love you!!! Jamie

Happy Birthday
7/15/2010
I would like to wish my handsome son Avery Hale turning 7 on Saturday July, 17th the best Happy Birthday ever!!! You are the love of my life and the one thing that keeps me going everyday. I see so much greatness in you that has yet to be shown so know momma loves you and has faith in all you do and this is just the beginning!!!!!

Love, Your MOM

Happy Birthday
7/13/2010
Happy Birthday to my Grandson's Brendan and Ryan Rodriquez of
Austin ,Texas .Ryan on the 14 th , ten years old .Brendan on the 17th
eleven years old..My Cowboys...Love Nana{Janie Banta} and CA

GIB AND PEGGY YOUNG COMMEMORATE 50 YEARS TOGETHER
7/13/2010
On July 8, 2010, Gib and Peggy (Lane) Young celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were honored with a family dinner catered by Perini’s Ranch. The dinner party was hosted by their children: Keith and Cathey Vinson of Amarillo and Lane and Angela Young of Austin.

The evening’s highlights were a slideshow depicting the couple throughout the past 50 years and a guitar accompanied serenade by Peggy’s youngest brother, Danny Lane.

Happy Birthday
7/12/2010
Happy Birthday to this precious little lady Maw Barnett!
We miss you so much and we love you more!
From the Houston gang!!

Tony, Joy, Dani (rosa), Johnny, Sarai, Ayslee, Jace, Lan (meany butt), Isai, and Aaron

Happy Birthday
7/12/2010
Happy Birthday to Maw Barnett from Sarai and Ayslee!

Engagement Announcement
7/12/2010
Jon and Stephanie Carson of Bangs and Jody and Cortney Trammell of Cleburne are happy to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Sadie Trammell to Tye Bolton, son of Guy Bolton and Shannon Stroebel both of Coleman.

Sadie is the granddaughter of W. H. "Tooter" and Ruby Harris of Mineral Wells, Jay and Ellen Trammell of Mineral Wells, Jon and Mary Lou Carson of Brownwood, and Gary and Suzy Page of Duncanville. Great-grandparents are Faye Harris and the late W. B. Harris, Jerri Goostree and the late Sam Goosetree both of Mineral Wells. Sadie grew up in Mineral Wells and attended Mineral Wells High School. She moved to Brownwood and graduated from Brownwood High School in 2008. She is currently a student at Tarleton State University.

Tye is the grandson of Sammy Bolton of Coleman, Terry Bolton of Lake Brownwood, and Dennis and Mary Ann Stroebel of Coleman. Tye graduated from Bangs High School in 2008. He received his Welding and Pipeline Welding Certificate from TSTC in Brownwood and Waco. He is currently employed by Bolton Steel Erectors in Coleman.

The couple will be married at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at Centennial Lodge in Talpa, Texas.

1SG Otis D Jamison
Change of Responsibility
7/12/2010
To all my Foxtrot Company Officers, NCO’s, Soldiers and Civilian Personnel; I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for your hard work, support and commitment to our elite team. Your hard work, and dedication has indeed paid off, and I could not have asked for a more dedicated team of profound professionals to help me and CPT Blackburn accomplish Foxtrot Company’s mission.

The responsibilities of a FIRST SERGEANT consist of many demanding duties. These duties can sometimes seem overwhelming. However, we were able to accomplish our tasks in a timely manner. During my tenure as your FIRST SERGEANT, I have always tried to be fair and impartial to my NCO’s and Soldiers during my Leadership. I have made some good and some bad decisions. Remember, I am only human. As the heart and soul of our unit, I can say without reservation that I have given you my best and my all during my leadership at Foxtrot Company 2-43 ADA.

Michelle and Jonathan, you began this journey with me 8 years ago. You two have been my rock and support element, and it is with great sadness that the two of you are unable to end this chapter in our lives together. LTC Wiernicki and CSM Torres, CPT Blackburn and LT Bonilla and fellow First Sergeants, Officers, Noncommissioned Officers, Soldiers and civilians, thank you for giving me your support and dedication. As always, the Foxtrot Company 2-43 ADA and the 2-43 BN Command team have always stood tall and proud. Thank you both for your pageantry, expertise and dignity you lent to my Company.

Today is not about any honor being bestowed upon the Jamison’s. Michelle, Jonathon and I are the ones who owe a great debt of gratitude and honor. Forgive me for my service specific parochialism, but as for the Jamison’s; it has always been about American Soldiers, Service Members, and their Families!

Today is a day at Foxtrot Company 2-43 ADA that will end much like a movie, happily ever-after; the way it is supposed to end. However, this story is about a young kid from a very small town in Coleman, TX who signs up for the Army, gets through basic, goes overseas, takes charge, makes sergeant, continues to stay in because he discovers he “likes this life of being a Soldier,” teaches a new generation, and then passes on the torch in a blaze of glory. Hollywood has told this story over and over again with such movies as The Story of G.I. Joe, The Steel Helmet, Heartbreak Ridge, Saving Private Ryan ,and We Were Soldiers, and it’s always a box office hit. You can’t change that story. It’s an American story. It is the Jamison’s story. In the movie version, they will run the final credits with the trumpets blaring, the drums pounding, flags waving and a crowd cheering. Well, on 16 July 2010 at 0930hrs, we will hear the trumpets, the drums, see the flags, and the crowd. However, this is not a movie. This has been real every step of the way! A journey that has consisted of a total of 31 years of service to my country and commitment to American Soldiers! My duty and commitment has always been about American Soldiers, their families, and what can we do to improve your quality of life. Foxtrot 2-43 ADA Soldiers and your families are what kept me motivated to continue to serve.

To this day, 31 years removed from my enlistment, I can remember what it was like to be that Soldier, who was a private, and E-1 standing in formation where everyone outranked me and knew more than I did. I remember being the private who was totally dependent on the sergeant for everything such as, guidance, encouragement, instructions, and a plethora of various other important things. Even today, I remember what it was like being a private who did not get a vote on anything!

This journey started 31 years ago. A journey in which a raw, untested private was put through his paces in faraway places like Fort Bliss, TX. A raw private who, when he reported to his first duty station at Fort Sill, OK, was one of only a few who was from a little known place called Coleman, TX, where it was not uncommon to join the service. Joining the military, has given me an astronomical amount of experience, and it has molded my Leadership style. It has been an experience that has taught me to treat others, as I would want to be treated. This experience has also instilled in me to always remember what it was like to be a private, and that it is not always about Leaders, but it’s about Soldiers!

Although 31 years have transpired, there is one thing that has really not changed and that is the basic needs of American Soldiers. All you ask for is quality leadership. Leadership that genuinely cares about you and treats you with dignity and respect, enforces high standards, as well as Leadership you can trust enough to go to when you have problems. The old saying “they will care when first they know you care!” Was relevant when I was a private and still continues to be relevant today.

To the many Officers ,NCO’s, Soldiers, and their families with whom we have served, we say “thank you” for allowing the Jamison’s to be a part of your lives. Our only hope is that in some small way, we made a difference in your lives. So, today is about the opportunity for Michelle, Jonathan and I to express our gratitude to all of you for giving us the honor to share in your lives for the past year, as well as those of you who have served with us along the way and for the past 31 years of military service. Trust me, the honor has been all ours!

It is with bittersweet emotions that Michelle, Jonathon and I leave Foxtrot Company 2-43 ADA. We are saddened to be leaving this elite Company because this has been a very special tour for us. It has been a great honor and a blessing to serve in this incredibly great BN and to experience such a unique Command Group that is loving and extremely generous and dedicated to its’ mission. This unit has truly become the Jamison’s second home! We will miss all of you tremendously in Foxtrot Company 2-43 ADA, and the many friends we have made and touched our lives along the way. To all of you, we say “thank you!”

Captain Blackburn, it has been a pleasure to serve with you. It seems as if I have known you for years. I feel as though we are family. Sir, you are a great commander, a true Officer and a gentleman. You bring nothing but dignity to the position. I could not ask for a better Battle Buddy! I have learned more in the last year than I have in the past 10 years of service. Sir, Thank you, and it has been a true pleasure working with you, and I hope to serve with you again in the future! As we have often discussed, it must have been divine intervention that put us together during this time and at this place. If the Army had given me a list of all eligible Captain’s for this Command position of Foxtrot Company 2-43ADA and told us we had only one choice, it would have been you! Thank you for the kindness and friendship you have shown to Michelle, Jonathan and I over the past year. We are forever grateful.

I would like to also say a special thank you to SFC Garcia for being there when I needed you. Your hard work, moral courage and dedication over the last year have kept this Company in a high state of readiness Thank You G. Thank you SSG Rodriguez (P) for your understanding, willingness to excel and reach astronomical heights. Your leadership and friendship means a lot to me, Thank You Rod.

Michelle, Jonathan and I have truly enjoyed serving with the great officers, noncommissioned officers, and Soldiers of this Command at Fort Bliss, TX. Our great senior enlisted leaders, LTC Wiernicki and CSM Torres are a true group of professionals who work hard every day without complaining to improve our service members and their families’ quality of life. To them I say “well done!”

It has been wonderful to serve with the hundreds of service members serving here at Fort Bliss, TX for the last year. Each of you has made me proud to serve. Everywhere you will go, you will meet great service members and their families serving their country proudly without complaining. You are the true reason why I have continued to serve. Although you are far away from your love ones, you serve everyday without fleeing from your obligations. My chest fills with pride because of your loyalty and dedication to Foxtrot Company 2-43 ADA. To all of you, we say “thank you.”

It has been an honor to meet and work with all the great professional Officers, Noncommissioned Officers and Soldiers. Thank you for your friendship, warm hearts, hospitality, and for sharing your majestic Command with me. You will always have a warm place in my heart, my home, and I will forever remember you. We especially want to say thank you for giving us the pleasure of being able to serve side-by-side with you and getting to know many of you.

I would also be remised not to mention 1LT Bonilla. Thank you for your organizational skills and your can do attitude that so strongly supports our mission and service members here in Foxtrot Company. I will not mention all of you by name because they are too numerous and your support has been extensive. However, 1st PLT, 2nd PLT, NBC Shop Office, SSA, DFAC, Command Group, Motor Pool, C&E, ISE, FMT, please know that Michelle, Jonathan and I are very, very grateful for all that you do to strengthen the Company alliance and for the support you given our service members and their families.

Michelle, Jonathan and I would like to give a special note of thanks to the Command Sergeant Major’s office staff. SGT Franco and SPC Zeno you have been a superb S-1 team. You personify the saying “NCO’s make it happen!” Your attention to detail was exceptional, and it allowed me to focus on being the 1SG. Thank you for all your hard work, and it was deeply appreciated. Continue to seek out the hard jobs and emulate the NCO creed, as you progress in your careers. To those of you who have served in my office the last year: SGT Muniz, SGT Ramirez and SPC Copeland; thank you for being superb NCO's and Soldiers and for always keeping our operation on track.

I want to give a very special note of thanks to my mother. Mom, thank you for always being there and for tolerating a son and his family who has spent a tremendous amount of time serving the military at various duty stations. I know that I have not shown the loving attention a son should toward his mother, but I promise to do better in the upcoming years. I love you!

Without Michelle by my side and her love of service members and their families, I would not by any small measure been able to succeed. Michelle has been my rock, my teammate, my battle buddy, and my partner. Thank you for being a great Army Wife and my one true friend in life. Jonathan thank you for your patience and your unselfish love. I have missed a lot of precious moments in your life because of my long hours and service to the Army. These are moments that I can’t recapture. Through it all, you have been as understanding as a seven year old could be. You have been a respectful and well mannered son. I could not ask for a better son.

Last, but not least, I want to thank my Cooks for the outstanding job you have provided to this Command. I will never be able to put into words the gratitude and generosity that you all have shown. You have always been there when we have needed you. It has been my experience over the years that when good people depart, strangely enough good people come to replace them. In this case, CSM Torres you have made a great choice when you selected 1SG Pants to take Foxtrot 2-43 ADA Company to a higher level.

Best of luck, God Speed,
Drop the Hammer,
Hammer 7 Out
1SG Jamison