
Property of the Month Announces July
"Four"
7/3/2009
by Liz Hughes
It is
hard to believe that it is already July!
Four more of our citizens have been
named to receive the Property of the
Month designation. Keep Coleman
Beautiful's Property of the Month
Program began in April and so far
sixteen property owners have received
this designation! It is such a
thrill to be able to notify our citizens
that the POM Selection Committees for
the month have chosen them.
For the
month of July our committee members for
the North and South Wards were Sue
Brusenhan, Linda Hyde and Liz Campbell.
For the West and East Wards, Mike Gray,
Doris McCulloch and Nita Wood served on
the Selection Committee. Many
thanks to each of them for their time
and careful consideration in their
selections.
The
Property of the Month selections for the
month of July 2009 are the homes of
Janie Hemphill, 710 West College (West
Ward), Wanda "Maw" Barnett, 103 Ripley
(North Ward), Jimmy Bartley, 312 E. 4th
Street (East Ward) (Photo
provided when available),
and Corene Adams, 406 Santa Anna Avenue
(South Ward). Congratulations to
each of them! It is hoped that you
will take time to drive by and view each
property. (Photos below
courtesy of Linda Hyde)
Please
remember to send in a nomination or
please volunteer to serve on one of the
Selection Committees. It is fun
and an eye opener! Send your
nominations in an email to -
chamber@colemantexas.org or call Liz
Hughes at 625-2975 (evenings are best).
Your willingness to be involved in this
program would be greatly
appreciated...so call today!

West Ward - 710 West College
Liz Hughes, Janie Hemphill and Doris
McCulloch

North Ward - 103 Ripley
Lindy Hyde and Wanda "Maw" Barnett

South Ward - 406 Santa Anna
Avenue
Liz Hughes and Corene Adams


J.W.
Harris Wins Pecos, Texas Bull Riding
7/1/2009
There is
not a hotter cowboy in any event than
J.W. Harris. The Coleman County native
won Coleman's PRCA bull riding, then won
the big show in Reno, Nevada and also
won the bull riding at the West of the
Pecos Rodeo in Pecos, Texas.
Harris scored 90
points on the bull named "The Air Up
There" from Carr Pro Rodeo's stock. The
win was worth $5,087.
Coleman County's Guy Allen served as
pickup man for the rough stock events at
Pecos. Allen also won third place in the
second round of steer roping.


Mozelle
School Homecoming
7/2/2009
Mustangs 1936 - 1985
September 26, 2009
Bill Franklin Center, Coleman
It has
been three years since the Mozelle
Homecoming/Reunion. On Saturday,
September 25, 2009 we will meet in the
Bill Franklin Center. Registration is at
9:00am. The program will begin at
10:00am. Lunch will be catered by Big
O's Restaurant of Valera. We will have
the building until 10:00pm. If you have
any memorabilia, we will have a table
for display. We would like for each
class to bring something nice for the
Silent Auction.
We need addresses for: Edgar Crosby,
Norma Ashford, Doris Deal Childers,
Edward Brooks, Sue Stewart Hicks, Vickie
Jewell Short, Vivian Rumfield Chupt,
Tony Kerbow, Linda Yarbrough Edwards,
Helen Slate Huber, Margie Walton
Halstead, Becky Rae, W.E. Brown,
Wahlasha Simonton Richards, Mitzi Watson
Barnett, Mitzi Stephenson Hetrick,
Gerald Jamison, Ila Pearl Feeler Witt,
Rhonda Martin McConaughey, Rusty Thweatt,
Kent Sparks, Mary Coffey Bates, Edna
Snow Moore, Nelline Bell Bowen, Louella
Boyd Pierce, Mary Ruth Adian Morgan, W.L.
Roper, and Margaret Wheeler Keeling.
The Planning Committee
PO Box 15
Gouldbusk, TX 76845
325-357-4741
Email: gmwilson@web-access.net

Gouldbusk
Team Roping Bash
7/2/2009
Saturday,
July 11th, 2009
#9
#11
#13
3 for $50 Team/$25 Man Enter UP
*All ropings run together with separate
short rounds
*Producer has the right to classify you,
if you do not have a USTRC number
Books open 5:00 til 5:45pm
Rope at 6:00pm
Buckles to champion header and heeler of
each roping
***********Concession Stand on
Site******************
For more information contact:
Jake Stephenson (325) 214-1798
Aaron Loyd (325) 669-3467

Agenda
for Special Meeting of CISD School Board
7/2/2009
DATE: Thursday, July 9, 2009
TIME: 6:30 P.M.
PLACE: Coleman I.S.D. Administration
Office
300 West Pecan
AGENDA:
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Personnel – Consider Accepting
Resignations from Personnel, if any
2. Personnel – Consider Hiring Personnel
for the 2009-2010 School Year
3. Budget Workshop

CHS
Mini-Cheer Camp Set
7/2/2009
The
Coleman High School cheerleaders will
have their annual Mini-Cheer Camp on July 27
- 30th. More information will be
placed online at a later date.
The
cheerleaders attending camp this summer
and received several awards. Check
out the entire article on the
SPORTS page.

Be
patriotic: Drive safely for July 4
7/2/2009
Contributed by DPS Senior Trooper Sparky
Dean
Texas drivers are urged to drive safely
during the July 4 holiday weekend.
Starting Friday and going through
midnight on Sunday, Texas Highway Patrol
troopers will be out in force, looking
for people who are driving drunk,
speeding or not wearing safety belts.
“Texans can avoid jail by driving sober.
Designate a sober driver before the
drinking starts and make sure the driver
stays sober,” said Highway Patrol chief
David Baker. “We want to make sure
people are safe. It’s important also to
make sure that everyone is properly
secured by seat belts or in car seats or
booster seats.”
Last year during the extended holiday
weekend (July 3-6), DPS troopers made
772 driving while intoxicated arrests
and issued 12, 918 speeding citations.
During that same weekend, they issued
3,026 tickets for safety belt violations
and 434 for child safety seat
violations.
Troopers are participating in Operation
CARE (Combined Accident Reduction
Effort)—a nationwide campaign by state
police agencies to reduce fatalities
during holiday periods. They are also
participating in Operation Holiday—a
statewide effort by law enforcement to
reduce fatalities during holiday
weekends.
Here are some driving tips the DPS
recommends for travelers:
• Slow down, especially if weather and
road conditions do not allow for the
designated speed.
• Secure everyone in the vehicle
properly, either with a safety belt or
in the appropriate car seat or booster.
• Save phone calls for home or find a
safe place to pull over to make your
calls.
• Make sure you have enough gas in the
fuel tank to make it to your
destination.
• Drive with courtesy—do not participate
in road rage behavior.
• Make sure tires are properly inflated
and fluids are at the appropriate
levels. Check fan belts for excessive
wear.

Closing for July 4th
7/2/2009
The Center at 401 E. College Street,
Coleman will be closed Saturday July
4th.


Noon Lion Club elected new officers for
the coming year. They are:
Standing: Pete Todd -----------------
Tail Twister
Patrick Bennett ---------- 1st Vice
President
Sandra Barr -------------- Treasurer
Connie Turner ----------- Secretary
Amy Hinds ---------------- President
Sitting: Archie Slate --------------
Membership
Ike Ratliff ----------------- Lion Tamer
Not pictured is 2nd Vice President Steve
Gray and 3rd Vice President Billy Jack
Dawson.

COLEMAN SENIOR CENTER - July Activities
JULY 2009
Thursday, 7-2-09
Guardian Healthcare taking Blood
Pressure
Thursday, 7-9-09
Guardian
Healthcare is doing a Foot Clinic at
1:00
Tuesday, 7-14-09
Instead
of Pot Luck & Bingo Night we will have
Bingo at 12:30.
Be sure to
bring your prize
Wednesday, 7-15-09
CMS
Healthcare is taking Blood Pressure at
the Birthday Party and
providing the
flowers. Music Makers will be singing
Thursday, 7-16-09
Integra
Care Home Health will be giving
manicures starting at 12:30.
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE WILL NO LONGER BE
ABLE TO PAY FOR THE MEALS DUE TO THEIR
FUNDING.
CLICK HERE FOR THE JULY MENU (Link
will also remain on our Calendar page)
VACATION
BIBLE SCHOOL
7/1/2009
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH IN SANTA
ANNA
JULY 6, 2009 THROUGH JULY 10, 2009
M-F EVENINGS – 6:30 PM TO 9:00 PM
142 CR 106, Santa Anna, TX 76878 –
WWW.SANTAANNACHURCH.COM
"A Patriotic
Musical" to be Performed Sunday
7/1/2009
A
musical, "A Patriotic Musical," sung by
the Coleman County Choir will be
presented this Sunday, July 5th at
7:00pm in the Family Life Center at the
Coleman First Baptist Church. The
hosting pastor is John Stanislaw and the
event is sponsored by the Coleman First
United Methodist Church and Pastor Mike
Kerzee. The director is Truitt
Mitchell, who reports that around 50
voices will be heard that night.
Refreshments will be served after the
concert to those attending.

Tyson
Pharmacy Purchases Bowen Drug Pharmacy
7/1/2009
Jim
Stokes, his son Warren, and the staff of
Bowen Drug Store would like to thank all
our customers for your patronage and
support for the past 47 years. It
is with much regret, that due to Jim's
health, we will be unable to continue to
serve you.
At this
time we are proud to announce the sale
of Bowen Drug Store's Prescription
Department to Tyson Pharmacy. We
are certain that Bob Tyson will continue
the traditions of good customer service.

Bowen
Drug's Prescription Department will be
closing July 15, 2009; however, our
giftware department will remain open.
Please
come meet Bob and his staff at Tyson
Pharmacy for refreshments and door
prizes on August 6th, from 10am to 4pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank
you,
Warren
Stokes

3rd
Annual Rain Dance
7/1/2009
The 3rd
Annual Rain Dance will be held on
Friday, July 3rd with live music
featuring Brad Williams and the Mountain
Oyster Band. The dance will be held at
the Turnrow Bar & Grill in Rowena, Texas
on US Hwy 67. Prizes will be given for
the best rain dance!!! Band will play
from 9:00-11:30pm. NOTE
from owners: 21 means 21***It's our way
or the highway!

Fire on FM 2131 on Monday
evening.
Fortunately, the rain came and helped
the fire-fighters keep it from jumping
the road.




Basketball Shooting Clinic - Limited
Spots Available
7/1/2009
We have openings for the Rick Penny
Shooting Clinic for July 13th and 14th.
This is open to boys and girls from the
7th grade to 12th grade. I have limited
spots still available. If you are
interested a clinic brochure and paper
work is available to you. If you are
interested in attending, please let me
know by contacting Coach Dawson at
903-449-0700. We have afternoon slots
available on July 13th and morning and
afternoon on July 14th still available,
so contact me as soon as possible.

Summer
Camp! What fun, what memories!
7/1/2009
So what does summer camp have to do with
Vacation
Bible School? Well, beginning Monday,
July 13th you can attend 5 evenings of
summer camp at Camp E.D.G.E. being held
at First United Methodist Church,
Coleman. Camp E.D.G.E. will be held
during the week of July 13th through
July 17th from 6 pm to 9 pm each evening
at First United Methodist Church, 500 W.
Liveoak, Coleman. Children from age 4
through 5th grade are invited to
attend. Youth from 6th grade through
12th grade are invited to come help,
learn and make a trek of their own.
What is Camp E.D.G.E.? Camp E.D.G.E. is
an extreme adventure camp with Bible
treks each evening to Experience &
Discover God Everywhere! Each trek is
supported by science activities, songs,
crafts, games and light snacks.
Also, and extremely important, all
children who attend Camp E.D.G.E., as
well as all leaders, workers and helpers
at Camp E.D.G.E. are invited to a light
supper each evening from 5:15 p.m. to
5:45 p.m. in the fellowship hall before
each evenings trek begins.
Campers attending will also be treated
to an extremely important night on
Friday, July 17th. That night will be
Family Night and all campers' families
will be invited to attend Camp that
night and participate in the Bible trek,
songs, science activities, crafts, games
and light snack with their campers.
Come and enjoy summer camp at Camp
E.D.G.E. during the week of July 13 -
July 17 at First United Methodist
Church, 500 W. Liveoak, Coleman.
Experience & Discover God Everywhere!
Local
PRCA Cowboys in Cody, Wyoming
7/1/2009
World
Champion PRCA Bull Rider J.W. Harris
from May in Brown County and Coleman
bull rider Cory McFadden are scheduled
to compete tonight (Wednesday) in the
first performance of the Cody PRCA Rodeo
in Wyoming.
McFadden has drawn a bull named Hang
Time while Harris will attempt to make
eight seconds on Sackfull.
The bull riding is one go-round and
there are 62 entries. The Cody rodeo is
one of the PRCA's Gold-Tier stops on the
Wrangler Million Dollar Tour.

Rainfall Reports
Here at West 4th
St, 2.4 inches!!!
--2.5 in of rain Margret Matthews 2.7
miles S of Burkett
--As of 7:15am Lance & Christine
Connelly at Echo, have had 2.6 in of
rain.
--8 miles NE of Coleman - 1.5 inches.
--2.00 inches of rain was measured this
morning at Silver Valley.
--3.7 inches of west of Silver Valley at
the Calk's.

Dear
CHS Band Members,
6/30/2009
Greetings from the Band Hall! I hope
your summer has gone well. Mine, like
yours, has gone way too fast. The
schedule for summer band is listed
below. Please be aware that these are
mandatory practices. Jobs and vacations
are not excusable absences. If you
remember, you were reminded of this
before school let out in May. This year
is the year we are allowed to advance
from Region to Area and even to State!
Because of this we want to get in as
many practices before school as
possible!!! Inform your employers as
soon as possible of this schedule.
Athletic practices will be over by 1pm
so there will be no conflicts with our
rehearsals. Our practice will happen
indoors in the High School Band Hall. If
you know of someone who was planning on
being in band that I did not know about,
please pass along the following
schedule. Please contact me if you have
questions or cannot make a practice.
We are looking forward to a great school
year!!!
Jerry Everett
Liz Braquet
Band Director
Assistant Band Director
325-642-4115
325-998-6605
Flag Camp
July 21st – 23rd
9am-4pm
Drumline Camp
July 21st-23rd
8am-Noon
Summer Band (All Band Members)
August 3rd-6th (Monday-Thursday) 5:00 pm
Equipment Checkout
6-9 pm - Rehearsal
August 10th-13th (Monday-Thursday) 6-9pm
- Rehearsal
August 14th (Friday)
Tentative Party Date
August 17th-20th (Monday-Thursday 6-9 pm
- Rehearsal
**Please note that the rehearsals are
one hour longer than last year, HOWEVER
you are getting FRIDAYS off!**
Other Information
August 24th - School STARTS/Booster
Meeting 6:30pm
August 27th - First Football Game (Only
3 School Days to Get Ready!!)

High
Mesa Cowboy Church Timed Event Award
Series
6/30/2009
These
timed events are on the 2nd Saturday of
the month, books open at 10:00am, riding
begins at 11:00am.
Dates Remaining - July 11, August 8,
September 12, October 10
Age Groups: 6 & under (beginner), 12 &
under, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & over.
Events: $5 each, Jackpot after each
event $15
Barrels, Poles, Flags, Goat
Slapping/Tying, Breakaway
****Must attend 4 of the 6 shows to be
eligible for series awards****
Points earned in $5 classes to count
toward awards. Jackpot class does not
count toward awards, but gives
competitors a chance to earn some money!
Jackpot class will run all ages
combined, $10 going in the "pot!"
FMI: Susan Sanders 325-647-5485
Regina Florence 325-200-3155
It is held in Brownwood at the arena
below the Bangs hill. You turn right
just at the base of the hill when you
get into town.

Commissioners Discuss "In-Kind" Work
6/30/2009
On
Tuesday morning, Elias H. Rmeile from
the Texas Department of Transportation
met with the Coleman County
commissioners on acceptable projects for
in-kind work credit. This credit is
required by TxDOT in association with
the Waldrip Bridge restoration project.
Coleman County must come up with
approximately $82,000 of work in
drainage corrections or safety features
on county roads. Judge Jimmie Hobbs and
the commissioners have taken photos of
possible projects and asked Mr. Rmeile
about the TxDOT's requirements for them.
The project does have to be approved by
McCullough County also, since 25% of the
Waldrip Bridge is in that county. Mr.
Rmeile stated that they are in about the
same stage of approval as Coleman
County. The commissioners will be
listing possible sites for the in-kind
work and the projected cost of each to
be presented to TxDOT at a later date.
Also discussed in the commissioners'
court meeting was the possible
restoration of some of the District
Clerk's books from previous decades. Jo
Chapman, District Clerk, mentioned they
had found 9 books that could be taken
apart and each page could be "sleeved"
after being digitally recorded on CD or
microfilm. These books have some of the
earliest records of land descriptions
and minutes of commissioners' meetings.
The court approved this restoration
process. Kay LeMay then presented the
Annual Review of the Coleman County
Investment Policy. It was approved as
is, with no changes to be made at this
time. Current bills were approved for
payment and the meeting was adjourned.

Dear
Editor:
6/30/2009
Recently, I was in a car
accident on Liveoak Street. I was not
injured very badly, but my car was
pushed up on to a sidewalk and into a
tree. There were pictures of it on the
website. My concern is that if there had
been any kids playing on the sidewalk,
my car could have killed them, and I am
writing to encourage people to keep
their kids in the back yard to play if
possible. I have seen kids playing in
that neighborhood close to the street.
Please consider this, parents.
Anne Holland
Coleman, Tx
More
Barnett Get Togethers
6/30/2009
May 02,
2009 most of Claude and Elda Barnett’s
kids made the trip to Coleman, for the
family meeting. This year Nell and
I came in early Friday so we could help
put more rock on the cemetery lot.
Nell, Roland, Billy, Annie, Riley and I
had the rock spread in no time and
before any rain. Richard, Donna, and
Claudia came in Saturday around noon,
just in time to go eat. Nell, Richard,
Donna, Claudia, Riley and I went to
Tiffany's for a very nice lunch. Brenda
drove up just after we returned to the
house. Soon after the others were here
and ready for the meeting. We had a nice
meeting and now know what we are eating
at the family reunion, when we are
having Thanksgiving and Christmas and
where we are having our meeting next
year and when.
At this
years meeting was Nell Hopper, Roland,
Jean Barnett, Claudia Kemp, Richard,
Donna Barnett, Brenda Barnett, Billy,
Annie Brown, Ricky, Joanne Barnett,
Casey Lobstein, Rinn and Riley Barnett.
After the meeting we all went to
Hidalgo's for a great meal. Thanks to
Tiffany's and Hidalgo's for cooking and
cleaning for us. After the meeting
some of the girls, Nell, Claudia, Donna,
Joanne, Annie and I went to Annie's for
our slumber party. We played games,
talked and went to bed around 2:00 am.
We had a great time, thanks Annie for
letting us use your house, and running
Billy out. Billy stayed at Randall's
house with Riley, Ricky, Rinn, and
Richard. You will have to ask them what
they did. Richard and Billy was at
Annie's early Sunday morning for coffee
and a breakfast loaf Nell had made.
Everyone made it home safe in God's
hands.
Later in May the boys had their fishing
trip at the Bend. This year was Roland,
Randall, Ray, Nathan, Chad, Ricky, and
Rinn. They did catch lots of fish and
had a great time. Annie, Billy, Richard
and Donna went on a cruise during the
fishing trip and on Saturday after they
got home they had a fish fry at
Randall's. At the fish fry was Nell,
Marty Hopper, Roland, Jean Barnett,
Randall Barnett, Ray, Brenda, Nathan,
Chad, Christy, Brogan, Cara Barnett,
Annie, Billy, Richie, Kelli, Zachary,
Brandon, Jacob Brown, Bryan and Eric
Lucas, Candace and Tommy Smith, Ricky,
Joanne, Oren Barnett, Casey Lobstein,
and Riley Barnett.
The family reunion was great this year.
It was hot but we still enjoyed seeing
each other. Some arrived at the park on
Thursday just to relax and enjoy the
quite. It did not take long for the
quite to turn to noise on Friday when
the family began to arrive. By noon most
were there and unpacked. Nell brought
chicken, potato salad, and slaw for
lunch. The young ones were off to the
pool as soon as it opened and the games
were out and being played like always.
Bocce ball, cards, dominos, horse shoes,
dices, blokus, operation, and water
games to name a few games played this
year. There is always lots of talking
and laughing. Friday night we had hot
dogs for supper like always. Up early
for breakfast Saturday morning. We had
eggs, sausage, bacon, gravy, biscuits,
tortillas, milk, juice. After breakfast
the kids were waiting for the pool to
open, the older ones were playing games,
others were talking, and others were
wondering why they were sitting in the
heat when they could be home under the
AC. Saturday noon we had pile-on (taco
salad). Beef, chips, lettuce, onion,
cheese, olives, beans, sour cream, and
tea or lemon aid to drink. You put on
what you want and enjoy your pile-on.
After clean up was Texas hold-em, Brandy
was first one out, Ricky won, Randall
was 2nd, and Donna was 3rd. There was 19
playing and they all had fun even the
ones that didn't win.The water games
were fun for all, Donna brought water
guns and when the kids could get the
guns back from the adults they had a
good time running and playing with them.
They also played with water balloons and
bobbed for apples. Aaron was the first
to put his head under water and come up
with an apple. He really knew how to bob
for apples. Supper was leftovers, like
always there was lots of leftovers. Some
times our meals are not very organizes
and takes awhile before everyone comes
to eat, with some on trails, some
playing games and others at the pool.
After supper we sat and watched a deer
eating the food the little ones had
dropped on the ground and the apples
from the apple bobbing. He was a happy
deer with all the food and not worried
about us watching him. Sunday morning
breakfast was eggs, bacon, sausage,
tortillas, sweet rolls, milk, and juice.
Everyone packs up early and leaves for
home. All had a great time and was home
safe.
At this years reunion was Nell, Marty
Hopper, Roland Barnett, Raemma, Kyle
Card, Erikha Barnett, Claudia Kemp,
Beth, Christina Boatman, Mitchell
Priddis, Josh DeMoss, Ryan Griffin,
Richard, Donna, Richard Jr. Barnett,
Serena, Dustin, Anna Irons, Christopher
Barnett, Randall Barnett, Ray, Brenda,
Nathan, Chad, Christy, Brogan, Cara
Barnett, Annie, Billy, Richie, Kelli,
Zachary, Brandon, Jacob Brown, Eric
Lucas, Candace and Tommy Smith, Ricky,
Joanne Barnett, Cheri and Jerry Briseno,
Casey, Bucky Lobstein, Brandy, Brittney,
AJ, JR Ranjel, Rinn Barnett, Heather,
Sammy, Chloe Portillo, Vince, Kelly,
Aaron, EmmaLee Barnett, Riley Barnett,
Roger, Kendra, Taylor Barnett, Travis
Brixey, Mary Bishop, Nicky Bishop, Blue,
Jamie, and Mackenize Belz.

Matthew 25 Ministries at The Cross Host
Local
6/30/2009
Bro. Danny Ray of Coleman received some
good news from a long time friend of his
from Australia, Angelica Frances
Tremblay, that she and her friend Gloria
Dyer are coming to Coleman for a week to
visit with Bro. Danny, meet his family &
friends, and to minister & sing while
they are both here. Danny will have to
pick up Angelica and Gloria from the
Abilene Regional Airport on July 6th and
bring them to Coleman. They will both be
here through the 12th.
Angelica Frances has four top selling
Contemporary Gospel albums in the United
Kingdom and has just finished writing
her first book. Angelica is originally
from New Zealand and she is a descendant
of seven Morai Tribe chiefs of New
Zealand. Gloria Dyer is an Australian
Aboriginal from the Noongar Tribe near
Perth, Australia. Both of these women
sing and minister the gospel. They will
be appearing with Bro. Danny at "Matthew
25 Ministries-The Cross" on Tuesday,
July 7th at 7pm. Angelica and Bro. Danny
will have their CDs for sale that night,
and Angelica is bringing t-shirts and
other items from Australia to sell.
Please come out and support these two
singing ministries, and to meet Bro.
Danny, Angelica Frances, and Gloria Dyer
while these two ladies are here from
July 6-12th.
Thanks and God Bless You, Bro. Danny
Ray.

Information on Use of Fireworks
6/29/2009
The
Coleman County Sheriff's department has
received information from the Texas
Department of Transportation reminding
citizens that it is ILLEGAL to discharge
or use fireworks of any kind on all
state highways, in state right-of-ways,
or in roadside parks.
Also,
there is a Coleman city ordinance that
prohibits the use of any fireworks
within the city limits.
Coleman City
Council Agenda
6/29/2009
THURSDAY,
July 2, 2009, 5:00pm
Coleman City Hall, 200 W. Liveoak,
Coleman, Texas
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council will consider approval of the
minutes from the Regular Council Meeting
held on June 18, 2009.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will consider Resolution No.
09-06 authorizing the exchange of real
property owned by the City of Coleman
(5.088 acre tract out of M. Benites
survey # 670) for real property owned by
James Bishop (Lot 3 Block 9 Phillips
First Edition).
2. Council will conduct a tour of
improvements at the Coleman Municipal
Air Port.

BattleCry at The Cross needs your help!
6/29/2009
July 4th (10am-2pm) BattleCry teens will
be selling hamburgers for $5 a bag
(includes hamburger, veggies,
condiments, chips, cookies & a cola) at
the Shoppin Baskit.
Samantha, Paul, Kameryn, Andrew, Shonda,
Amy, Kimberly, Kim, Jennifer and
Tulissia will be doing several
fundraisers and asking for donations.
This years goal is to send 50 people to
San Antonio, Texas on Feb. 26th & 27th
of 2010 to BattleCry’s Acquire The Fire
event.
The cost is approximately $200 per
person which includes tickets, travel,
meals and motel. We
need your help, we see the changes in
these teens and the impact BattleCry has
for their lives, teaching these teens
there is a better way through Christ.
Will you consider sponsoring a teen?
BattleCry at the Cross is an outreach of
Matthew 25 Ministries.
Please send donations to:
BattleCry @ The Cross
PO Box 1003
Coleman TX 76834
www.mt25.net
www.myspace.com/crybattle


Stephenville Firecracker100K Bike Race
participant, Drew Hubbard said, "The 62
miles were rolling hill after rolling
hill, but the rest stops were delicious
with Dublin Dr Pepper jellybeans and the
Tarleton swimming pool was refreshing
afterward." Great job to those who
braved the journey- Paul Reynolds, Becki
Reynolds, Jack Reynolds, Drew Hubbard,
and Barb Hubbard. The Coleman Bike Club
would like to remind motorists to be
extra cautious on the roadways as our
group continues to train for upcoming
races. (Photo courtesy of Barbara
Hubbard)
HATS,
BOOTS & STILETTOS EXHIBIT OPENS AT
COLEMAN MUSEUM
6/29/2009
The special exhibit of decorated
footwear, awesome stilettos and vintage
hats, is open at Coleman Museum,
Friday's and Saturday's 10:00 am to 4:00
pm, at 400 W. College.
The
exhibit will be open July and August.
Everyone is encouraged to take the time
to visit the exhibit and also the Museum
collections. There are many very
interesting and unique items on exhibit
and you will certainly find something
that makes you say "Oh, I remember my
mom had one of those!" or maybe grandma
or grandpa.
Admission to the exhibit and museum is
free, but your donations are greatly
appreciated. The Coleman Museum is a
project of Coleman Heritage, Arts &
Preservation Society and is recognized
by the IRS as a non-profit 501(c)(3)
organization and is supported by your
donations.
The Coleman Museum is supported by
members and volunteers donating their
time and expertise to make the Coleman
Museum a venue for special exhibits and
local history preservation. If you are
interested in becoming a member or can
volunteer three hours per month as a
Museum docent contact Maxine Cope,
Museum Director, at 625-4345, and become
a partner in preserving our history.
The Coleman Museum is a project of
Coleman Heritage, Arts & Preservation
Society and is recognized by the IRS as
a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and
is supported by your donations.


A Seminar
for Elected and Appointed Governmental
Officials
was conducted at the Coleman Public
Library Friday, June 26. The seminar as
co-sponsored by the City of Coleman and
Shotts, Pardue, Trevino and Guevara LLP,
Attorneys at Law, from Lubbock, Texas.
Pictured on the left is Jean Shotts and
to his right is Mike Guevarra, attorneys
who conducted the workshop.
Attendees were from Coleman, Eastland,
Santa Anna, Stamford and Cranfills Gap.
Those attending from Coleman were Mayor
Pro Tem John Plummer, Councilman Harold
Skelton, City Manager Larry Weise and
City Secretary Sue Burleson.
(Photo courtesy of Sue Burleson)

Loaves
and Fishes Food Ministry Serving Coleman
County
6/29/2009
Loaves and Fishes Food Ministry is a
ministry operating under the non-profit
organization Christian Family Ministries
of Coleman County. This ministry
provides supplemental non-perishable
food items and hot meals to those who
are in need of assistance in Coleman
County. Our mission is to provide these
services to individuals and families who
do not qualify for other assistance and
their income is insufficient to provide
food for their families. We provide this
ministry with Christian love and support
to feed the hungry and the poor.
Hot meals are prepared and served every
Tuesday and Thursday, 11:15 a.m. through
1:00 p.m., to qualified clients.
Participants that cannot come to the
facility have their meals delivered by
volunteers. The food pantry provides
non-perishable food items every Monday,
9:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m., to
qualified clients. Boxes of
non-perishable food items are delivered
to those who cannot pick them up at the
facility every second Monday of the
month. There will be a thrift store
opening soon that will provide good
household items for sale at very
reasonable prices.
We also serve as a host site for Angel
Food Ministries in Coleman. This is an
independent ministry that is a
non-profit, non-denominational
organization dedicated to providing
grocery relief to communities throughout
the U.S. The program began in 1994 and
provides a medium sized box of food for
$30 (retail value of $50 - $80). Food
orders and distribution is handled by
the staff of volunteers at Loaves and
Fishes. Angel Food Ministries makes a
monthly donation to Loaves and Fishes as
the host site.
Each client is required to fill out an
application with Loaves and Fishes
before receiving any assistance. They
must show good reason for requesting
assistance with groceries. Once an
applicant is qualified, the application
is good for two (2) years, unless the
applicant’s status changes before that
time. The applicant must re-apply in two
(2) years to continue receiving
assistance. No one is denied food the
first time they apply. This is
especially true for emergencies such as
those displaced from their homes, etc.
Loaves and Fishes was founded in
December, 1986, by a group led by Graham
Bevel. The organization started out as a
soup kitchen in January, 1987, growing
into serving complete hot meals. The
additional service of supplemental
non-perishable food items were then
provided from the Fellowship Hall of the
First Presbyterian Church.
Loaves and Fishes began occupancy of the
current facility at 519 W. Pecan Street
in 1990. Graham Bevel served as the
first administrator in 1993. Leta
Gaither, the current administrator,
became an active volunteer with the
organization in 1996 and served as
Graham’s assistant. Graham passed away
in 2001. Leta was appointed as
administrator in 2002 and continues to
serve in that position.
The Christian Family Ministries of
Coleman County was incorporated as a
non-profit organization in 2006. Loaves
and Fishes is the primary ministry
serving over 200 families per month with
non-perishable food items and over 900
meals per month.
A Client Story
A young woman with three children
arrived at Loaves and Fishes one day
while we were preparing and serving our
hot meals. She seemed very quiet and
reserved. When asked if we could help
her in any way, tears came to her eyes
and she said, “My husband has left us
and taken everything with him. We have
no food, only a few clothes, and no
pots, pans or dishes. I don’t know where
to go, but a friend told me to come here
to see if we can get some help.”
After
talking awhile, she advised she was
still in the house with utilities, but
did not know where to go. She was
looking for a job, but had not been
successful. We immediately advised that
we could help her with a supply of food
to get her started, and then we sat down
and talked further about her problems.
We had recently had items dropped at our
site and were able to find a few pots
and pans, as well as dishes, cutlery, a
few linens and other items to help the
family through their transition. We also
discussed possibilities of where she
might get a job quickly, and the subject
of a church came up. She needed a church
that provided a good child activity
group for her children. We immediately
gave her names of churches that we
personally know have good activity
groups for children and she was very
thankful.
About a
week later, we were once again faced
with a tearful mother, but this time it
was tears of joy. She had been able to
find a job, as well as a person to care
for her small ones while she was
working, and had visited one of the
churches that had a youth group and was
happy with it. She continues to come to
our site when she needs help, but each
time again thankfully says, “I don’t
know what I would have done if you had
not taken the time to visit with me the
day I came in here. I will always
remember all of you, and what you did
for me. And if I am ever able to get my
life back in order, I want to help you
in any way I can.”
How You Can Help
Volunteers are needed for meal
deliveries, food deliveries, food
handling and distribution at the
facility, meal preparation, and facility
maintenance.
We rely solely on
monetary donations from church outreach,
businesses, and individuals as well as
fundraisers to benefit Loaves and
Fishes. (i.e. food drives, bake sales,
raffles, carnivals, etc.) We have an
urgent need for cash donations.
We had to shut down our hot meals
ministry July 1 because of insufficient
funds. Through the generosity
of the people of Coleman County, we hope
to collect enough cash donations in July
and August to allow the hot meal
ministry to reopen September 1. All
donations are greatly appreciated and
are tax deductible! If you would like to
mail your donation, please send to
Loaves and Fishes Food Ministries, P.O.
Box 105, Coleman, TX 76834.
Hours of Operation
Hot Meals – Tuesday and Thursday, 11:15
a.m. through 1:00 p.m.
Food Pantry – Mondays, 9:00 a.m. through
11:00 a.m. (Closed every 5th Monday in a
month.)
Angel Food Ministries - Food boxes can
be ordered monthly. Please call Leta
Gaither at (325) 625-2060 or (325)
636-3733 to request ordering
information. AFM Food Boxes are
available for order by anyone,
regardless of your financial situation,
with no application or pre-approval
required.

Update on Motorcycle
Accident
6/29/2009
On
Saturday, June 27, 2009, at 10:25am, a
two-vehicle accident occurred at the
intersection of South Colorado and East
4th Street. A 1987 BMW K-100 Motorcycle
was traveling north on South Colorado
Street. The driver of the motorcycle was
Clint Hughes a 44 year old male of
Coleman and the passenger on the
motorcycle was Robbie Miller a 49 year
old female of Coleman. Traveling west on
East 4th Street was Ashley Bremiller, an
18 year old female of Coleman, driving a
2002 Ford Mustang. The Ford Mustang
driven by Bremiller pulled out from East
4th Street onto South Colorado Street in
front of the Motorcycle driven by
Hughes. Hughes took evasive action and
laid the motorcycle down, and the
motorcycle slid into the Ford Mustang.
Both the driver of the motorcycle Hughes
and the passenger on the motorcycle
Miller where thrown off the motorcycle.
Bremiller was not injured. Both Hughes
and Miller were injured and taken to the
hospital. Bremiller received a citation
for Failed to Yield R.O.W. at Yield
Intersection.

J. W.
Harris Does It Again !!
Wins Reno, Nevada Bull Riding
6/28/2009
Your
world champion bull rider, and local
favorite, J. W. Harris, won the Coleman
PRCA Rodeo bull riding last week. This
week, he claims the championship at
Reno, Nevada which was worth a check for
$17,214.
PRCA Cowboys and WPRA Cowgirls are in
the midst of the busy rodeo season,
traveling across the country hoping to
earn their share of the money during the
time known as Cowboy Christmas. (Photo
courtesy of Terry Thompson)


The James Hopper Memorial Scholarship
was awarded to Matthew Allen at the
Panther Creek graduation ceremony on May
22, 2009. Matthew is the son of Donny
and Gloria Allen. Pictured are Matthew
Allen and Edwina and Lloyd Hopper.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK ROMINE, Romine
Photography
Scholarship Announcement
6/29/2009
The Community Foundation of Abilene is
pleased to
announce
that the following seniors from the
Coleman area have received scholarships.
Matthew Allen, a Panther Creek graduate,
received the James Hopper Memorial
Scholarship and Cole Hubbard, a graduate
of Coleman High School, and John Warren,
a Panther Creek graduate, both received
the Zach Moore Memorial Scholarship.
Matthew Allen is son of Donny and Gloria
Allen of Voss. He plans to study ranch
and feedlot operations at Clarendon
College. This scholarship designated for
a Panther Creek student was established
by Edwina and Loyd Hopper in memory of
their son James Hopper, a student at
Panther Creek when he died as a result
of an automobile accident.

Cole Hubbard (right) and John Warren
both received the Zach Moore Memorial
Scholarship Awards. This scholarship was
established by the parents of Zach
Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Moore of
Coleman, for a graduate from Panther
Creek High School and a graduate of
Coleman High School. Cole Hubbard,
graduate from Coleman High School, son
of Barbara and Drew Hubbard, will attend
Texas A&M this fall and plans to study
biology to obtain a degree in Physical
Therapy. John Warren, graduate from
Panther Creek, son of LeAn and Dan
Warren of Valera, plans to attend New
Mexico Military Institute and study
Criminal Justice/Military Science.
This year the Community Foundation of
Abilene awarded over $144,000 to
approximately 51 Big Country area
seniors. Many of the scholarships have
been established by donors in memory of
loved ones or to benefit graduates of
local high schools. “The memories of
special people are commemorated through
scholarships established at the
Community Foundation. As a lasting
legacy, each scholarship enables our
future leaders to pursue their dreams,”
said Katie Alford, CFA President. The
student recipients have demonstrated
outstanding academic achievement,
community service, talents, and special
interests, in accordance with the
criteria for each scholarship

The Zach Moore Memorial Scholarship was
awarded to John Warren at the Panther
Creek graduation ceremony on May 22,
2009. John is the son of Dan and LeAnn
Warren.
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK ROMINE, Romine
Photography
2009 Gouldbusk
Rodeo Association - RANCH RODEO
6/29/2009
Ranch Rodeo - Gouldbusk, TX
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Events Include:
1. Trailer Loading
2. Doctoring
3. Wild Cow Milking
4. Branding
5. Mugging
TEAMS ENTER FOR $500
**BONUS JACKPOT HIDE RACE**
ENTRIES DUE BY AUGUST 1ST
For more information contact Aaron Loyd
(325)669-3467

2009 Gouldbusk
Rodeo Association - OPEN RODEO
6/29/2009
OPEN RODEO
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Events include:
Steer Riding ($20 a ride – 13 & under
only)
Barrels ($15 - 11 & up, $10 - 10 &
under)
Poles ($15 – 11 & up, $10 – 10 & under)
Flags ($15 – 11 & up, $10 – 10 & under)
Ribbon Roping ($25 – 11 & up, $20 – 10 &
under)
Breakaway Roping ($25 – 11 & up, $20 –
10 & under)
Tie-Down Roping ($25 – 11& up, $20 – 10
& under)
Exhibition runs will be done before each
event (3 runs for $10)
Books Open at 7:00
Rodeo starts at 8:00
For more information contact Aaron or
Whitney Loyd at (325)669-5967 or
(325)669-3467
Watercolor Workshop by Jo Beck
6/29/2009
Professional
artist Jo Beck, from Clifton, Texas,
will be holding a watercolor workshop on
Wednesday, July 29th through Friday,
July 31st, at Heritage Hall, 400 W.
College, Coleman. Workshop fee is $150
for all three days.
Jo taught art in the Indianapolis
schools and workshops in Florida, she
also has designed needlework books for
June Grigg Designs in Atlanta Georgia.
She has exhibited in art shows in
Indiana, Florida, Georgia and Texas. Jo
has received numerous awards for her
wonderful watercolor paintings,
including Best of Show at the Fine Arts
League Fiesta Shows in 2007 and 2008 and
Jurors Choice Award in 2008 at the Fine
Arts League Juried Show, also the
Brownwood Stars of Texas Show Purchase
Award in 2004.
Spots are still available for this
outstanding opportunity to learn from an
award winning professional artist. A
deposit of $75 is required by July 6th
to confirm your attendance, please mail
your deposit along with your name,
address and phone number to CHAPS, 114
E. College, Coleman, TX 76834. Contact
Kay Mitchell at 625-1140 or Kathy
Andrews at 624-5544 for more
information. CALL today and let us know
you are coming!
National? International? – Flavor in
Juried Art Show 09!
6/29/2009
To date, the Fine Arts League has
received inquiries concerning the Fiesta
Fine Art Show planned for October 2-3,
2009. The emails have caused quite a
‘stir’ in the Fine Arts League
membership. Needless to say, the
national/international interest was
unexpected, but welcomed.
An email from a Pakistan artist,
graduate of the National College of
Arts, Lahore, Pakistan, was received
requesting explanations needed to enter
the 2009 Juried Art Show. It seems the
Pakistani people are not allowed to ship
“burned” (those with information
recorded) CD's out of the country! An
alternate way to submit the images of
the paintings was found and hopefully
the artist will be FREE to enter our
Show!
A second email came from an Armenian
citizen who currently lives in Utah. He
has some paintings to sell and hoped the
Fiesta Art Show might provide an
opportunity to sell some of his work. He
sent his web-site to view his work!
A South Korean artist, studying painting
at a Kansas University and wants to
submit her work to the 2009 Fiesta Show!
She will be traveling back to S. Korea
for an art residency program and was
concerned whether she would be
considered a national or an
international artist!
Lastly, an artist from British Columbia
emailed a question – can he submit
“semi-abstract colorful landscapes and
full-sheet abstract watercolors.”
So looks as though the 2009 Fiesta
Juried Fine Art Show will be one
“outside the box”. Hopefully, these
artists will have the FREEDOM and access
to our “Texas kind of Welcome”. How
blessed we are!
Accident Reported
10:31 AM 6/27/2009
At
10:25am Saturday morning, Coleman Fire
and Ambulance units were sent to what
was described as an accident with
injuries at the corner of 4th and
Colorado Streets in Coleman. An
ambulance transferred one female patient
to Coleman County Medical Center at
10:37am.
The
accident involved a Ford Mustang and a
motorcycle. The woman injured was
on the motorcycle. Names were not
immediately available.
Preliminary information gathered at the
scene shows the Mustang was going west
on 4th and collided with the motorcycle
in the middle of Colorado Street.

A man from Houston survived a crash in
his 1999 Porsche Boxster
Friday night on U.S. Highway 283 north
of Coleman. The wreck
happened in the road construction zone.
Richard Thomas Sheeren of
Houston, Texas was the driver.
The Coleman Police Department has
requested the Coleman residents watch
for a
White 1994 Mercury
Station Wagon with License Plate #
R65-VGH.
Call 625-4114 if you see
it.

Colemannews.com photo
Santa
Anna Volunteer Fire Dept. Receives Grant
6/26/2009
Jere
Freel with RISC Insurance Specialists
and Evan Ryan with Fireman's Fund
Insurance Company presented the Santa
Anna VFD with a Heritage Grant in the
amount of $20,170. Equipment was
purchased with the grant monies,
including 10 SEBA breathing apparatus
systems, radios, nozzels, a pump, and
audio-visual equipment for training
purposes. Above are members of the
fire department with Fire Chief David
Huggins, Jere Freel, and Evan Ryan
holding the large check. Below are
photos of some of the equipment
furnished through the grant.

Below is Fire Chief David Huggins
accepting the check from
Jere Freel of RISC.


Colemannews.com photo
Hwy
153 Accident on Thursday - Update
6/26/2009
More
information was obtained from Department
of Public Safety Trooper Pat Salas on
the accident that took place on Hwy 153
about 1/10th of a mile west of Coleman
at 12:15pm on Thursday, June 25, 2009.
A Coleman
County John Deere Road-grader being
driven by Danny Michael McKinzie (35
years old from Novice) was traveling
eastbound on Hwy 153. The vehicle
was positioning to turn left into the
County barn. A 2nd vehicle was
behind the road-grader waiting for him
to turn, and a 3rd vehicle came up
behind it. Kyle Brandon Walker, 33
years old from Lubbock, was driving a
Dodge pickup towing a boat/trailer and
was also eastbound. He drove up
behind the 2nd vehicle and began to pass
both the 2nd vehicle and the
road-grader. The collision
occurred between the Dodge Pickup and
the road-grader. There was major
damage to the Dodge pickup and the blade
was dis-positioned on the grader, which
sustained damage. Coleman County
Deputy Les Cogdill, the Coleman Fire
Department, TxDOT, and the D.P.S. were
all on the scene. Walker refused
treatment at the scene.
See more pictures below.

Howard and Nina Childress were the
winners of the John Deere Lawn Mower
raffled off by the Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors. The winning
ticket was drawn during Saturday night's
rodeo performance.
The Chamber Board would like to thank
all those that purchased tickets
for the fundraiser. Pictured above
are Board President Sandra Barr,Nina and Howard Childress, Board members
Kim Horne and Charlotte Hickman,
and Amy Hinds and Mary Griffis from the
Chamber office.
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The stop lights in downtown Coleman have
been changed so that East-West
traffic has flashing red lights and
North-South traffic has flashing
yellow lights. Also, new
Stop signs have been placed at those
intersections.

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Jody Barr, Liz Jones (Grammers), Ray
Pritchard, Hank Wise (Wise X-Press),
Kelby McCorkle and Siobhan Wilson.
Colemannews.com photos.
Hot,
Hot, Hot, Sauce That Is!
6/26/2009
Winners of the hot sauce contest held
Saturday after the parade were
announced. Jody Barr was winner of
the Mild division. Ray Pritchard was
winner of the Hot division.
People's Choice awards went to Siobhan
Wilson and the Coleman County 4-H
Shotgun Club. The Business People's
Association would like to thank everyone
that entered the contest this year, and
they hope to see you again next year!
The Hot Sauce contest was sponsored by
the Petal Patch, Grammers, and Wise
X-Press, as well as the Business
People's Association.
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Jody Barr, Liz Jones and Ray Pritchard
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Kelby McCorkle (4-H Shotgun Club) and
Siobhan Wilson
SUPPORT GROUP FOR THE BLIND
EVERY
TUESDAY
6/26/2009
11 A.M. to 1 P.M.
HIGH-RISE DINING ROOM
Bring a sack lunch & drink!
Anyone
visually impaired or totally blind is
welcome. Build self-esteem! Gain
knowledge of how to be independent!
For more information contact Martha Nell
Nixon at 636-4395.
Masonic Lodge Holding Installation of
Officers
6/26/2009
The Coleman Masonic Lodge #496 will be
having an open installation of officers
at the outdoor Lodge on Saturday,
July 27th
at 11:00 A.M. Friends and family are
invited to attend.
Warrenfeltz
Pled Guilty in District Court
6/25/2009
On September 20, 2008 Brittany
Warrenfeltz (age 19) was arrested for
the stabbing of Amber Culwell. She pled
guilty before Judge Weeks on June 25,
2009 in District court to a Second
Degree Felony of Aggravated Assault.
Judge
Weeks informed District Attorney Heath
Hemphill and Defense Attorney Paul
Jensen that in approximately one month
the sentencing will take place. Taylor
County Community supervision will handle
the Pre-Sentencing investigation.

A two-vehicle accident occurred Thursday on Hwy
153 towards Hords Creek.
The collision happened when an eastbound
pickup truck pulling a bass
boat on a trailer attempted to pass a
county maintainer that was
turning left into the county barn.
The sheriff's department,
fire
department
and D.P.S. were all on the
scene.
Colemannews.com photos.

J.W.
Harris Claims Coleman Rodeo Bull Riding
Title
6/25/2009
You
couldn't have written the script any
better. J.W. Harris, defending world
champion bull rider, riding in Coleman
before his many fans and relatives, on
Saturday night.
The challenger is a bull named Silent
Image, who also got his start in rodeo
in Coleman County where he was raised on
the Taylor Ranch, a bull good enough to
be at the Wrangler National Finals last
year and on the PBR tour.
(photo
above by Terry Thompson of Harris at the
Texas Circuit Finals earlier this year)
With the crowd going wild, Harris never
faltered and rode Silent Image to a 90
point score. That eight seconds was
worth $3,010 to Harris and will help his
efforts to defend his world title in
Vegas again in '09.
In all, the Coleman PRCA rodeo paid
cowboys and cowgirls $81,065 this year.
The winners of each event are as
follows:
Bareback Riding - Zach Dishman - 83
points - $1,082.
Steer Wrestling - Seth Morgan - 4.9
seconds - $1,474
Team Roping - First Round - David
Motes/Travis Woodard - 5.3 seconds -
$882 each.
Team Roping - Second Round - Joel Bach
and Allen Bach - 5.1 seconds - $882
each.
Team Roping - Average - Tie - David
Motes and Travis Woodard and Robert
Pixley and Joshua Sowell - 12.2 seconds
on two head - $806 each.
Saddle Bronc Riding - Cody Demoss - 84
points - $1,286.
Tie-Down Roping - First Round - Justin
Maass - 8.8 seconds - $891.
Tie-Down Roping - Second Round - Brad
Hartt - 9.2 seconds - $891.
Tie-Down Roping - Average - Blake
Huckabee - 19.0 seconds on two head -
$891.
Barrel Racing - Cassie Moseley - 16.45
seconds - $1,518.
Bull Riding - J.W. Harris - 90
points - $3,010.

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Scholarship Presented to
Audrey
Casselberry at 2009 State 4-H Roundup
6/24/2009
By: David L. Dunlap, CEA-Ag/NR
On Friday, June 12, 2009 during the
Scholarship Awards Assembly at the State
4-H Roundup in College Station, Audrey
Casselberry was presented with a 2009
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Scholarship Award in the amount of
$15,000 (payable over a 4 year period).
Audrey is the daughter of B.P. and
Beverly Casselberry, and grand-daughter
of Bill and Betty Casselberry of Coleman
and John and Imogene Pearson of
Levelland. Audrey will be attending
Texas Tech University in Fall 2009.
Congratulations Audrey!

The
Celebration a 3-day feast, music &
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6/24/2009
Dates:
Thursday-July 16th, Friday-July 17th,
Saturday-July 18th 2009
At The Cross. Meals will be free, all
donations appreciated.
Time:
5 PM Free Meals
7 PM Music by ADOPTED
7:30 Music & Ministry by
UNCHAINED LIFE MINISTRIES
Mike (Elvis) (right)
Tim (Mountain) (below)
Colin (General C) (above)
Unchained Life Ministries will be
arriving in Coleman on motorcycles.
Come see
the unique motorcycles and hear
testimonies of those unchained from a
life of misery & shame. Mike Holly in
1992 was delivered from alcohol & drugs.
In May of 2002 he founded Unchained Life
Ministries, Inc., a service oriented
ministry dedicated to encouraging,
uniting, and supporting any adult and
juvenile inmates, whether incarcerated
in local facilities, state prisons,
federal prisons, detention centers or
training centers; or as they are
released and return to halfway houses,
after care, or home to their families.
They administer the Love of Jesus,
deliverance and aid in an alcohol, drug
and tobacco free life in the Name of
Jesus. Their slogan is "Outlaws for
Jesus, Stealing Souls from Satan".
Unchained
Life Minitries will be Sat. July 18th at
The Celebration.
For more
information go to
http://www.unchainedlife.org/

VBS in Santa Anna
6/24/2009
COLEMAN
COUNTY SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH IN
SANTA ANNA INVITES CHILDREN TO CROCODILE
DOCK VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: WHERE
FEARLESS KIDS SHINE GOD’S LIGHT.
SANTA ANNA, TX -
A summer
kids’ event called "Crocodile Dock" will
be hosted at the Coleman County Seventh
Day Adventist Church [142 CR 106, on the
east side of Santa Anna Mountain] from
July 6, 2009 to July 10, 2009
with a kids and parents program the
morning of July 11, 2009. Kids jump into
bayou fun at Crocodile Dock where they
participate in memorable Bible-learning
activities, sing catchy songs, play
teamwork-building games, dig into yummy
treats, experience electrifying Bible
adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddy
cards to remind them of God’s Word, and
create Bible Point crafts they’ll take
home and play with all summer long.
Plus, kids will learn to look for
evidence of God all around them through
practicing “God Sightings”. Each day
concludes at Firefly Finale—a
celebration that gets everyone involved
in living what they’ve learned. Family
members and friends are encouraged to
join in each week day, for this special
time with the children at 8:35 PM.
Kids at "Crocodile Dock" will share God’s
love in a hands-on mission project,
helping children in need in the local
area.
"Crocodile Dock" is for kids entering
Kindergarten to entering 7th grade [ages
4-13 years old; 3 year olds may attend
with an older brother or sister.] and
will run from 6:30pm to 9:00pm each day.
VISIT OUR NEW WEB SITE AT
http://www.santaannachurch.com/upcoming_events.htm
Gouldbusk Team Roping Bash
6/24/2009
Submitted
by Sarah Beal
The Gouldbusk Rodeo Association will
hold the Gouldbusk Team Roping Bash on
Saturday, July 11th. The roping will be
a #9, # 11 and #13 roping. Entry fees
are 3 for $50.00 Team / $25.00 man enter
up. All ropings run together with
separate short rounds.
The producer has the right to classify
you if you do not have a USTRC number.
Books will be open from 5:00 till 5:45p.m. and roping will begin at 6:00p.m.
Buckles will go to Champion header and
heeler of each roping. A concession
stand will be available on site.
Spectators are welcome. For more
information contact: Jake Stephenson at
(325) 214-1798 or Aaron Loyd at (325)
669-3467.
Gouldbusk Rodeo Association Upcoming
Events
6/24/2009
Submitted by Sarah Beal
The
Gouldbusk Rodeo Association has several
upcoming events scheduled. Association
members met and held a planning meeting
on June 7th at the rodeo arena in
Gouldbusk. Plans were made to make
improvements to the facilities. Members
have been working on the improvements,
when time permits. Volunteers are needed
to help with painting at the arena.
Scheduled events include the following:
Team Roping to be held on
Saturday, July 11th
at 6:00 p.m., Open Rodeo for all ages on
Saturday, July 25th
at 8:00 p.m.( steer riding, barrels,
poles, flags, ribbon roping, breakaway
roping and tie-down roping), and a Ranch
Rodeo (trailer loading, doctoring, wild
cow milking, branding and mugging, with
a bonus jackpot hide race) on
Saturday, August 8th.
Watch for more information on these
events.

Bolton Crane and Welding Service brought
a crane to
Bowen Drug Store today to help
set the
compressor needed for the repairs to the
air conditioning system.

“So
many things, so little time” –
6/24/2009 (Contributed
by Marian Johnson, Publicity, FALCC)
Membership Show –
Fine Arts
League Members’ Show July 21-25 at
Coleman Public Library.
All media accepted, no entrée fees,
bring items to Library Saturday, July
18, during Library hours 9-12. Join and
exhibit - Membership $15 per year. For
information contact Bill & Sue Shields,
Chair . 325-723-2056.
Watercolor Workshop by Jo Beck
July 29, 30, 31 (2-1/2) days – Heritage
Hall 400 W. College. Registration and
$75 deposit due July 6. Make check
payable to Jo Beck and mail to Kay’s
Garden 114 E. Pecan, Coleman, Tx 76834.
325-625-1140.
Ginger Test
“Colorado
Gold” workshop (intermediate & advanced
students) in Southfork, Co. (Fun Valley)
September 12-19. Deadline for entry and
deposit WS $75 ; $100 Lodging Deposit
due to Ginger July 10. For information
contact Ginger 325-723-2035.
Fiesta de la Paloma Juried
Fine Art Show (3rd)
– October 2-3. Send entries by CD -
entry deadline Aug. 3. Send CD with
entry fees to 1212 Commercial Ave.,
Coleman, Tx 76834. Show open 10-5 Friday
with Awards Preview reception open to
Public Friday evening 6-8. Show &
Preview will be held at Market Hall 414
Commercial Ave., Coleman, Tx. 76834. For
Show Prospectus email theda@thedarhea.com
or call 325-625-4687 or mljdj@web-access.net.
CCMC
BOARD MEETS IN REGULAR MEETING
6/24/2009
The Coleman County Medical Center met in
their regular meeting on
June 19, 2009 with a lengthy agenda to
address.
The Quality Assurance report was
presented to the board by DON Melissa
Gober, RN, who stated that the hospital
had improved in almost all areas this
last quarter.
Douglas Langley, CEO, gave the financial
report for May, 2009, stating that the
hospital continues to do well but again
cautioned the board that historically
the summer months are low patient census
months.
Chris Schoenrock and Mark Schnobrich,
both of Healthland, presented a
PowerPoint presentation to the board on
the Electronic Medical Record System
soon to be purchased by CCMC.
In other business the board approved the
purchase of a Bone Density Hip and Spine
scan to be added to the new CT Scanner.
The board agreed that a lot at Lake
Coleman belonging to the hospital will
be put up for sale. It will be
determined if the property will be put
up for bid or sold outright.
The next regular meeting of the Coleman
County Medical Center Board of Directors
is scheduled for July 23, 2009.
Santa
Anna Summer Reading Program
6/23/2009
The Santa
Anna Public Library will host the Summer
Reading Club every Thursday morning in
July, from 9:30-11:30am. Any child
age 4 through grade 6 is welcome.
This year's theme is "Deep in the Heart
of Texas." Lots of fun activities
are scheduled to help explore the rich
heritage of Texas beginning with the
dinosaurs. Reading, crafts, games,
snacks and contests will take place each
week. Call the library at 348-3395
with any questions.
Ice
Cream and Music at the Feed Store
6/23/2009
Saturday
June 27th, the Feed Store in downtown
Santa Anna will be serving up ice cream
and Gospel Music. "Make your own"
ice cream sundaes will be served in the
courtyard at 6:00pm. The Feed
Store Seed Planters will begin
entertaining at 7:00pm. Everyone
is invited to join in for a relaxing
evening of fellowship.
VBS at First
United Methodist Church
6/23/2009
Everyone deserves to be able to attend
Camp in the summer. This summer, Camp
E.D.G.E. is coming to First United
Methodist Church. Camp E.D.G.E. -
Experience & Discover God Everywhere, is
an extreme adventure camp which will
take your children on exciting Bible
treks each evening to experience and
discover God in all kinds of places.
Each Bible trek is supported by science
activities, songs, crafts, games and
light snacks.
All children from age 4 through
5th grade
are invited to attend Camp E.D.G.E. at
First United Methodist Church beginning
Monday, July 13th and continuing
through Friday, July 17th
from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. each
evening. All 6th grade through 12th
grade are invited to come help, lead and
make a trek of your own during the week.
Also, and very important, all children
who attend Camp E.D.G.E., as well as all
leaders, helpers and workers at Camp
E.D.G.E., are invited to a light supper
each evening from 5:15 p.m. through 5:45
p.m. in the fellowship hall before each
night's adventures begin.
A very important night at Camp this
summer will be Friday night, July 17th.
Friday night will be Family Night at
Camp E.D.G.E. where each child's family
will be invited to attend camp and make
the trek. Families will be involved in
science activities, songs, games, crafts
and snack time along with making the
last Bible trek for the week.
Come and enjoy Camp with us this summer,
July 13th through July 17th, at First
United Methodist Church, 500 W. Liveoak,
Coleman, during VBS at Camp E.D.G.E. --
Experience & Discover God Everywhere.

Representing Shapes at Monday night's
Walk Across Texas cook out in the park
were: Juliann Page, Christa McWhorter,
Joan Jones, Jeanene Pricer and Vanessa
Croft

Pictured from left to right: Johnny
Pricer (coach), Alan Pricer, Kyle Boyet,
Neil Bhakta, Allen Chambers, John
Langley, Coby Williams, Cord Norris,
Cody Norris (coach)
(not pictured Tyler Morgan, Felipe
Ortiz)
Bazooka Joe Placed 1st
6/23/2009
Bazooka Joe took 1st place this year in
the Coleman Youth Major League Baseball
Division. Coaches and parents that
helped this year were Johnny Pricer,
Mack Boyet, Cody Chambers, Jimmy
Williams, Amy Chambers, Debra Boyet,
Molly Norris, and Cody Norris. Players
for Bazooka Joe are: Big John Langley
(great leader, most improved batter,
played second base, 12 yrs old), Felipe
Ortiz (#1 pitcher, great athlete, 12 yrs
old), Kyle Boyet (great kid, good
attitude, made big improvement on
batting, played outfield and #1 catcher,
11 yrs old), Allen Chambers, (played
Short stop, 3rd base/catcher, and also
pitched, lead-off batter, improved
leadership, a quiet guy that I was never
able to convince to “get loud”, 11 yrs
old), Tyler Morgan, (played outfield,
3rd/short stop, catcher, pitcher, had
some very key hits for our team, from
the south part of the county, 11 yrs
old), Alan Pricer (played outfield and
second base, made one the best catches
in the outfield for us to win a game,
good work ethic, loves the game, 10 yrs
old), Coby Williams (played outfield and
short stop, batting made great
improvement, 10 yrs old), Neil
Bhakta (surprise on the team great lefty
1st base, great attitude, 10 yrs old) ,
Cord Norris (played outfield, short
stop/3rd, catcher, pitcher, #1 leader on
the team, great job son, 11 yrs old).
Overall we had a lot of individual
talent, but most importantly we came
together as a TEAM! Thanks for the
season guys, remember use your mind,
heart, feet and great things can
happen…..Coach Norris.

THANK YOU FOR READING COLEMANNEWS.COM !!
We have received over
1,000,000 hits this past year - since
June 24, 2008!
We do appreciate all the support we have
received since re-vamping
Colemannews.com in July of 2006.
We hope to continue growing
and to maintain your trust and
loyalty. Thanks again for
reading!!
Kathy and Randy Turner
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Brady Jones, Jon Bopp, Autumn White,
Ethan Morris, Dalton Gentry, Shelton
Zarate, Dakotah Nation, Sidney
Stephenson, and Courtney Brown wish to
thank everyone that supported them in
accomplishing their goal for fund
raising. They went on the trip to
Washington DC on June 14th through June
17th and had a blast. It was very
educational. The students learned about
each individual monument and what it
represented. The students were divided
into groups comprised of students from
all over the United States. Not only did
the students learn of our country's
history but learned about other cultures
within our country. We
want to extend our thanks to all of the
people, businesses, and supporters who
helped make this trip possible for our
students.
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The 1st Annual Exceptional Kids Rodeo
was a big hit!
Congratulations to Bobbie Birdwell and
the Coleman County Cowgirls
for getting it off to a great start!
Below Madison is doing the
barrel racing on her horse! Way to
go Madison!!!
See the
Faces
in the Crowd page for more photos!


Novice Centennial Celebration float
(above and below)
won 1st Place in the "Out of Town"
division.
Colemannews.com photos

Holiday Hill's "Aloha" float won 1st
Place in the "In Town" division.
Colemannews.com photos




A shed was reported burning on Mountain
Street a little after noon Monday.
Colemannews.com photos



THANK
YOU COLEMAN COUNTY!
6/22/2009
The CCMC
fundraiser last week was very well
attended! We temporarily ran out of
hamburgers, but soon had more patties
sizzling on the grill – and sold them
also! The Indian tacos were a great hit,
too.
Thanks to the Coleman Chronicle and
Democrat Voice for their advertising and
putting my articles in the paper
concerning the fundraiser and project
for which the funds were being raised.
Colemannews.com also did a great job of
getting the word out to everyone. We
really appreciate ya'll.
KSTA was just awesome – letting me come
on air live to tell folks about the
fundraiser, and promoting it every
chance they got! Thanks, Leland!
We owe our thanks to Walker Funeral Home
for furnishing their big tent for our
use, as well and some of their chairs.
The Elm Street Church of Christ also
loaned us chairs so everyone who wanted
to stay and eat with us had a place to
sit. Shoppin’ Basket gave us a great
deal on the hamburger meat for the
Indian tacos, and we really appreciate
that!
Also our thanks to the employees who
helped set everything up, served the
food, carhopped, and withstood the heat
and the wind. You all did a great job!
Paul Coghlan and Mike Smith really
deserve a big THANK YOU for doing the
cooking! They did a magnificent job!
Most of all, we appreciate everyone who
took time out of their busy schedule to
come to our fundraiser. Thanks to you,
it was a great success!
COLEMAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES TO WELCOME
NEW DOCTOR!
6/22/2009
On (or
about) August 1st, there will once again
be three full-time doctors at Coleman
Medical Associates. Dr. Paul Reynolds
and Dr. Darron Atwood will be joined by
Dr. Kody Yerger, who will fill the
vacancy left when Dr. Bailey moved from
Coleman.
With the addition of Dr. Yerger, Coleman
Medical Associates will have three MDs,
as well as a Nurse Practitioner (David
Longley) and a Physician Assistant (Macy
Knight).
Girl
Scout Canoe Training Camp to Begin July
20
Girl Scouts of Central Texas Prepare for
Race on the River
6/22/2009
San Angelo, Texas, June 17 – Ditch the
same boring summer routine and make some
new friends at a fun summer camp. Girl
Scouts of Central Texas is encouraging
all girls in grade 6 and up to attend a
Canoe Training Camp beginning July 20-24
to prepare for the upcoming Girl Scout
Race on the River event.
Attend this week-long summer camp and
learn the basics of canoeing – from
paddle strokes to rescuing a canoe in
distress – for only $35 ($25 for
currently registered Girl Scouts).
Participants may choose between two
sessions offered daily from July 20-24.
The first session will be held from
6-7:30 p.m., and the second session will
follow from 7:30-9 p.m. All participants
will earn a patch for successfully
completing the camp and will qualify for
the race to be held on September 12,
2009
“The training these girls receive is
remarkable. We had one girl learn how to
swim just to be a part of the program
and now she’s a fierce competitor. The
race itself is a great opportunity for
everyone to showcase their skill on the
Concho at our Race on the River
fundraiser,” says James Pidgeon, GSCTX
Development Executive.
To support leadership opportunities
available to Girl Scouts, become a Race
on the River sponsor. Two-person canoe
sponsorships begin at $250 and in-kind
donations of goods and services are
always welcome. For more information
about the race or to support Girl Scouts
of Central Texas, contact James Pidgeon
at JamesP@gsctx.org or (325) 655-8961.

The Coleman County 4-H Shotgun Club
competed again this past Saturday, June
20, 2009 at the Callahan County Fun
Shoot. Trotter Harris placed 3rd
in both the 5-Stand and Trap events.
Trotter shoots in the
Junior age
division. Brent Ogden placed 2nd
in Intermediate Skeet.
Kelby
McCorkle placed 3rd in skeet,
trap, and 5-Stand. Jansen Merrill placed
1st in trap, 1st
in skeet, and 2nd in 5-Stand.
Jansen also won the Intermediate High
Overall Award winning a belt buckle. The
team has three shooting competitions
left in their season. Next Saturday they
travel to Ozona.

PHOTO: Kay Joffrion's Hat Collection of
35 vintage hats
"HATS,
BOOTS & STILETTOS" Exhibit Opens
6/22/2009
Contributed by Kathy
Andrews
Coleman Heritage, Arts & Preservation
Society's special exhibit at Heritage
Hall titled "Hats, Boots & Stilettos"
opens on Friday, June 26th and continues
through August 22nd, Fridays and
Saturdays during regular Museum hours of
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Heritage Hall is located at 400 W.
College in Coleman.
"Hats, Boots & Stilettos" is an exhibit
of decorated and vintage footwear and
vintage hats for men, women and
children. Included are 54 hand painted
boots on loan from West Texas Rehab, 10
of the boots were painted by Coleman
artist and donated to West Texas Rehab
to use at their events. Also, Fine Arts
League members painted "stilettos" a few
years ago to use during a fund raiser
lunch and those are included in the
exhibit. There are several vintage hat
collections also, Kay Joffrion's 35 hat
collection and Kim Horne's collection of
28 hats, both these collections are
wonderful examples of ladies fashions in
years past. Other collections have been
loaned to the Museum for this exhibit
and will be included in other articles
in the following week.
If you have not taken the opportunity to
visit the Museum, please do so in the
next few weeks and see this outstanding
exhibit, tour the Museum and visit the
gift display. The members of CHAPS
dedicate many hours to assure the
continuation of a local History Museum
and create special exhibits related to
Coleman and Coleman County. The Museum
and exhibit are free admission but your
donations are greatly appreciated.
CHAPS/Coleman Museum is designated by
the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization and your donations are tax
deductible.
CLASS
OF 1964 PLANS 45TH REUNION -
6/19/2009
Plans are underway for the 45th reunion
of the CHS Class of 1964 the weekend of
October 23-24. Details will be available
closer to the date, but inquiries can be
directed to Polly (Baulch) Salyards at
bluecat6408@yahoo.com. Classmates -
please reserve this date!
CCHC
Cookbooks Still Available
6/16/2009
The
Coleman County Historical Commission has
announced that they still have
"Sesquicentennial" Cookbooks available.
The cost of each book is $20 and can be
purchased at:
Commercial Avenue Antique Mall
Chamber of Commerce
Heritage Hall
Humane Society Thrift Shop
Block One Flea Market

6/16/2009
To
First United Methodist Church
August 3,
2009 to August 7, 2009
We are inviting all children and youth
(grades K through 12th) to attend art
camp. A special talent for art is not
something a person has to possess to
enjoy art camp. We want any child/youth
who would be interested in learning
anything about art to come and join us.
Exact times and costs have not been
determined at this time. These will
depend upon the number of persons who
want to attend camp. Our goal is to
offer the camp as an extension of God’s
grace. A notice will be placed on
ColemanNews.Com and in the Chronicle
Democrat Voice
in July stating the exact
time and costs.
If your child is interested in
attending, please let us know by sending
your child's name, age, grade
attending in Fall, 2009 and contact
information to FUMC PO Box 852, Coleman
TX 76834 or to tmloyd@centex.net, bring
this information to the church office at
500 W. Liveoak; or, send an email to
tmloyd@centex.net, or call the church
office at 325-625-3501.
Please let us know by July 15th so we
can plan around the age groups and
numbers participating.

Gov.
Perry Signs Legislation Protecting Texas
Property Owners
6/15/2009
SAN ANTONIO –
Gov. Rick
Perry today joined lawmakers in
highlighting the importance of House
Joint Resolution (HJR) 14 that allows
Texans to vote on a constitutional
amendment to strengthen land owners’
rights. The amendment, which will be
voted on in November 2009, would achieve
unprecedented protection of private
property by placing protections against
abuse of eminent domain directly into
the Texas Constitution.
CLICK
HERE FOR ENTIRE STORY.
Now
Available at Terry Studio – Order Yours
Today
6/13/2009
Queens of The Coleman Rodeo
Association
2009 Edition Poster
The 2009 Sesquicentennial
Edition
of the Rodeo Queens Poster is now
available for purchase at Terry Studio,
216 Commercial Avenue in Coleman. This
large 16 by 24 inch photographic poster
shows images of all 68 queens of the
past and present. Profits from the sale
of this poster go the Coleman Rodeo
Association. If you are a fan of the
Coleman Rodeo, you need to add one of
these posters to your collection.
CLICK HERE
to see a complete list of the rodeo
number, year, queen’s name of the
Coleman Rodeo Association over the
years.

St.
Mark's Episcopal Church of Coleman
6/9/2009
Loretta
Fulton, freelance writer previously
employed at Abilene Reporter News, will
be contributing stories this year about
the 100th Anniversary of St. Mark's
Episcopal Church of Coleman. Click
HERE
to read her full article and to find a
history and timeline for the church's
existence. Thanks to Ralph Terry,
of Terry Studios, for sharing his photos
of the church.
