News Archives - November 2009

PANTHER CREEK CISD 2ND SIX WEEKS HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL
11/13/2009

A HONOR ROLL

9TH GRADE
AUSTIN LEWIS

10TH GRADE
NIKKI EWING
COURTNEY MOORE
KELTON POWELL
JARED ROMINE

11TH GRADE
NONE

12TH GRADE
FRED BLACKWELL
ETHAN GRIFFIN
STEPHEN HOELSCHER
CASSIE PHILPOT
JAMMIE PRUITT
LACHELLE RUTLEDGE
BENTON WARREN

A/B HONOR ROLL

9TH GRADE
CHELSEA LEWIS
SCARLETT PYBURN

10TH GRADE
STEPHANNIE BLEDSOE
CHELSEY DAY
MEASHA ESCOBAR
JORIE NANNY
SLOAN STEWARDSON
KATIE STRAACH

11TH GRADE
COJO BOWMAN
JESSICA JAMISON
TREVOR SMITH
TRENT SMITH

12TH GRADE
CHARLEY BOWMAN
LESLYE SORBELLO
MATTHEW TURNEY

Click here for the PC Junior High and Elementary honor rolls...

USDA URGES VOTERS TO PARTICIPATE IN COUNTY COMMITTEE ELECTIONS
11/12/2009
Curtis L. Garrett, Executive Director of USDA’s Farm Service Agency in Coleman County today urged Coleman farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers to vote in FSA county committee elections by December 7, 2009, the deadline for casting ballots.

“FSA county committees provide producers with the opportunity to help implement federal farm programs in their communities,” said Garrett. “It is vital that all farmers and ranchers, especially women and minorities, participate in the elections process to ensure the opinions expressed in committee meetings reflect an area’s agricultural sector.”

Producers must return ballots to their local FSA offices by the close of business on December 7, 2009. Newly elected committee members and alternates take office January 1, 2010.

FSA county committees help administer federal farm programs at the local level. Committee members make decisions on conservation programs; commodity price support loans and payments; disaster assistance payments; and other agricultural issues.

County committees consist of three to five elected members who serve three-year terms. Committees may also have one or more female or minority advisors to further represent the local interests of women and minority farmers and ranchers. Each year, one-third of all committee members are elected across the country. More than 8,000 county committee members serve in more than 2,300 local FSA offices nationwide.

For more information about FSA county committee elections, visit http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=newsroom&subject=landing&topic=cce

USDA Rural Development Rural Energy for America Program
11/12/2009
The Section 9007 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) through USDA Rural Development offers competitive grant, guaranteed loans and combination grant/guaranteed loans to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements in rural areas.

Renewable Energy and energy efficiency systems provide a significant opportunity for rural economic development and growth. Renewable energy is energy derived from wind, solar, biomass, or geothermal source; or hydrogen derived from biomass or water using wind, solar, biomass or geothermal energy sources.

Energy efficiency improvements are a tool for increasing farm or business productivity while reducing costs. Projects may include retrofitting lighting or insulation, or purchasing or replacing equipment with more efficient units in existing facilities or new replacement facilities. Some examples of energy efficiency projects include: grain dryer replacement, irrigation systems, poultry house improvements, and dairies. The program may not be used for residential purposes. Information about all of our energy programs and application resources can be found under the “Energy” tab at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/tx/bp.htm.

For additional information contact USDA Rural Development at 2608 Hwy 377 South, Suite A, Brownwood, TX 76801 or telephone 325-643-1585 ext 4 or email: Patricia.Butler@tx.usda.gov

Cub Scouts launch food drive this Saturday
11/12/2009
Cub Scouts are having their Annual Food Drive Saturday November 14th. Pick up time starts at 9:15am. Place the bag on the front step for pick up. If you have any questions you may call Melissa at 325-214-4096. We will be handing out bags at Shoppin Baskit on Thursday ( today ) and Friday.

Congressman Mike Conaway to visit Coleman TODAY
11/12/2009
Congressman Mike Conaway will be touring through the 11th District this week and making a stop at the Coleman Public Library on TODAY, November 12th. This informal gathering will be an opportunity for the Congressman to give a legislative update, discuss health care, and the economy. The gathering will be between 10:45 am to 11:30 am.

Hilary H. Stegemoller
Congressman K. Michael Conaway

Texas - District 11
501 Center Ave
Brownwood, TX 76801
325.646.1950
325.646.2979 - fax

Coleman County Retired Teachers to meet November 19th
11/12/2009
The Coleman County Retired Teachers November meeting will be held at 11:30 at Hidalgo’s Café. The Thursday, November 19, meeting will have as their speaker, Mike Kerzee, Pastor of Coleman’s First Methodist church. This will be their Thanksgiving meeting and program.

Members are reminded to bring their books for the Children Book Project. These books will be distributed to all county school – Pre-K and Kindergarten classes before Christmas, so you will need to bring your books on the November meeting.

Also, those who signed up to judge in the Coleman Junior High District UIL meet on December 3, need to mark that date on their calendar. If you have not volunteered, but wish to be a judge, let Herma Jean Johnson know. We need several more judges if possible.

Remember Thursday, November 19, 11:30, Hidalgo’s for our meeting. Hope to see all retired teachers and anyone interested in joining this group there!

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE COLEMAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
11/12/2009
DATE: Monday, November 16, 2009
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: Coleman I.S.D. Administration Office
300 West Pecan

THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS.

AGENDA:
1. Invocation
2. Call to Order
3. Reading of the Minutes
4. Public Forum
5. Campus Report

THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.001 et seq., AND FOR THE REASONS STATED IN THE CODE.

ACTION ITEMS:
1. Personnel – Consider Accepting Resignation from Personnel
2. Personnel – Consider Hiring Personnel for the 2009-2010 School Year
3. Consider Approving Campus and District Improvement Plans for 2009-2010
4. Consider Contract for Assessment and Collection Services with the Coleman County Tax Appraisal District
5. Nominate Candidate for Election to the Board of Directors of the 2010 Coleman County Tax Appraisal District
6. Consider Adopting Resolution Regarding Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization and Appoint Adjunct Faculty
Coleman Independent School District
7. Amend the Budget

BOARD REPORT:
1. Grants and ARRA Monies

DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Christmas Party

INFORMATION ITEMS:
1. December Board Meeting
2. Check Payments
3. Financial Statement

ADJOURN:
Royce A. Young, Superintendent
Coleman Independent School District

LOCAL STUDENTS TRAIN AT STATE CONFERENCE TO BE PEER EDUCATOR
11/11/2009
Coleman High School FCCLA attended along with 500 FCCLA members and advisors from across the state the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s (FCCLA) Peer Education Conference held October 11-12, 2009 in Austin, Texas.

The state conference centered on learning what the role of peer educators is and examined issues facing youth: school violence, financial literacy, alcohol poisoning, and childhood obesity and environment issues.

Students attending from Coleman were Sydni Stevenson, Sarah Casselberry, Cheyenne Casey, Kelsey Puckett, Zach Johnson, Latisha Berniard, Nikki Rush, Morgan Schumann, Tony Garcia, and Gabby Roberts.

This powerful program certified attendees as peer educators and provided them with resources and materials to be successful when conducting their training. Coleman FCCLA also has the opportunity to provide peer education training on these areas in their community to elementary, middle or secondary students.

FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. FCCLA has nearly 220,000 members and over 6,500 chapters from 50 state associations and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in1945. There are over 18,000 members in Texas.

FCCLA is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members. It is the only career and technical in-school student organization with the family as its central focus. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in their families, careers, and communities.
Attending with the students were Lorene Halfmann and Bonnie Brown, advisor.

ATTENTION ALL COLEMAN COUNTY VETERANS!!
11/11/2009 
A meat loaf supper is being served tonight at 6pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church to honor all Vets. It is FREE, but donations will be accepted to put in the church's food fund. Come on over and enjoy the meal and stay for some good fellowship. Services start at 7pm. Thank God for all our Vets and their service to our country!!  Blessings, Bro. Danny

COLEMAN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PRESS RELEASE
11/11/2009
  The H1N1 flu virus is still with us and will be here well into the future. It is still imperative that people most vulnerable get the H1N1 flu shot as well as their annual flu shot. As we have stated in the past there is a website available for all to visit and it provides a lot of valuable information concerning the flu season and the H1N1 flu virus in particular.That web site is: http://www.texasflu.org
  The State Health Department is recommending that pregnant women and children from 2 to 4 be the first to get vaccinated. Regardless of the age of the child the parent needs to call the local clinics and get their recommendations on getting their child vaccinated. Both clinics in Coleman County have H1N1 vaccine available and will be getting in more vaccine over the next few weeks. .
  It is recommended that if you get the flu that you wait at least 24 hours after your fever has broken before you return to school or to work. More importantly if you get the flu, please, stay at home and call you primary care physician for instructions. Call first before you go to your physician's office or to the ER and let them determine what course of action you need to take.
  Stay safe, wash your hands often and cough in the crook of your arm and not into your hand. Coleman Medical Associates 325-625-35333 Hensley Clinic 325-348-3566

John Pearce (KE5NYB)
Emergency Management And
Flood Plain Coordinator
Coleman County, Texas
Cell Phone 325-214-2641
fax 325-348-9180
206 Fannin
Santa Anna, TX 76878

Masonic Lodge #496 to Present Golden Trowel Award This Saturday...
11/11/2009
Coleman Masonic Lodge #496 will hold a Called Meeting this Saturday, November 14th at 11:00 a.m. At this time, a Golden Trowel Award will be presented. A meal will follow. All members are invited to attend.

CHS students host Veterans' Day program
11/11/2009
Coleman GT/Honors Government class hosted a Veterans Appreciation program honoring the Veterans of Coleman County Wednesday, November 11, 2009. The program was held in the High School Auditorium from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and refreshments were served. Front row: Lisha Merkley, Casey Swening, Hayden Wise, Reagan Barr, McKenzi Spake, Rynn Norris, John Fung. Back row: Jeff Lefevre, Trey Casey, Peyton Schumann, Gary Heath, Slade Stevenson, Zach Doyle.

Four generations of the Barr family gather to observe Veterans' Day
11/11/2009
Four generations of the Barr family gather to recognize Veterans Day: James Barr (United States Army veteran), Reagan Barr, Jo Ellen Barr, Jody Barr, in front, C.A. Barr. C.A. Barr served as a Staff SGT. during World War II in the 4120th Army Air Froce Unit, 86th Fighter Group and 12th Air Force P-47 Thunderbolt Fighter where he was honored with 6 Bronze Stars for Bravery.

Lubbock hunter wins Kawasaki 610 Mule
11/11/2009
Raffle winner of the Kawasaki 610 Mule given away last Friday at the hunters' appreciation dinner. The Mule was raffled off by the Coleman County Wildlife Association. Winner is Rosa Cardinas from Lubbock. Rosa and her family have hunted in Coleman County for many years. Pictured with Rosa is Jody Barr, association chairman.

Local DAR to meet this Saturday
11/11/2009
The Captain William Buckner Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be meeting on Saturday, November 14, 2009 in the Heritage Hall. The program, "Shopping for Antiques", will be presented by Eric Joffrion. The meeting will begin at 2:00 P.M. with the opening Ritual, lead by Regent Nell Walthall. Hostesses are June Hayes and Bonnie Machen.
All members, prospective members and guests are urged to be present to enjoy the interesting program, hospitality, and delicious refreshments.

The Last Twenty-four Hours of a Coleman Icon, Hurschel Dunn
11/11/2009
Submitted by Diann Dunn Dillingham
Thursday, January 24, 2008
My head jerked as the jolt of the cell phone vibrating in my pocket yanked my thoughts back to reality; my husband John was driving us through the misting rain toward home. The caller I.D. revealed Coleman County Medical Center, the hospital where my father was a patient, and I dreaded hearing the news on the other end.

“Hello, Diann? This is Chanda at the hospital. You need to get here as soon as possible. Your dad has taken a turn for the worse.”

Entering the city limits of Brownwood, we were a little over 30 minutes away from Coleman. A silent prayer formed on my lips as I implored God to let him live until we could get there. It had been a long day, already; it loomed to be much longer.

Hurschel Dunn, my father, had lived independently on the farm where he had grown up until almost 12 months before. Because of two wrecks with his prized pickup, the second of which totaled the vehicle, Hurschel had agreed to move into an efficiency apartment in town. After two short months in the apartment, though, his hip broke and he ended up in the nursing home Holiday Hill for rehab.

As frequently happens with elderly who have broken a hip, my father began a gradual decline in health. But we remained optimistic that he would walk again, and he was determined to live to reach 100 years, a goal he had maintained all his life. Even at 96, he always insisted that everyone call him Hurschel, even his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He liked his name. That’s what he wanted to be called.

For the past eight days, John and I had been taking care of a cousin’s children while my cousin and his wife were out of the country. When we had left home, my dad was still in the nursing home. But four days into our absence, Hurschel was hospitalized with pneumonia. I prayed constantly that he would recover, or at least, God willing, live until we could return home...for the entire story, click here!

ABC’s EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION SEARCHING FOR DESERVING FAMILIES IN COLEMAN, TEXAS
11/11/2009
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Nov, 10th, 2009

Do you know a family whose home deserves an Extreme Makeover? If so, the producers of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition want to hear from you. “We are looking for the deserving people and inspiring families that America can relate to,” says Supervising Producer Rebecca Shumsky.

The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition producers are looking for families whose  homes desperately need to be rebuilt. “We really want to help families whose homes present major problems for the family, those big issues that affect the family's quality of life on a daily basis. We want to find deserving people who just don't have the resources, ability, or time to fix those serious issues without our help.”

To be eligible, a family must OWN their own single family home and be able to show producers how a makeover will make a huge difference in their lives. Interested families should e-mail a short description of their family story to: ExtremeTexas@gmail.com Nominations may be submitted by the family or by a member of their community. Each nomination must include the names and ages of every member of the household along with a description of the major challenges within the home Anyone submitting a nomination should be sure to explain why the nominated family is deserving, heroic, and/or a great role model for their community. If possible, include a recent photo of the family. All nominations must include a contact phone number.

The deadline for nominations December 1st, 2009. Don’t delay! For more information on how to apply please visit our website at: http://abc.go.com/primetime/xtremehome/index?pn=apply. Each episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is self-contained and features a race against time to complete a project that would ordinarily take at least four months, involving a team of designers, contractors and several hundred workers who have just seven days to totally rebuild an entire property: every single room of the house, plus the exterior and landscaping.

The lives of the lucky families are forever changed when they learn that they have been selected to have their home walls moved, their floors replaced and even their façades radically changed. The result should be a decorator’s delight… if it can be done in time. Each episode begins with team leader Ty Pennington’s now-famous “Good morning!” wake-up call, when he and his design team surprise the unsuspecting family with news that their home has been chosen to receive a makeover. Viewers not only witness the unbelievable transformation of the house, but during the final and emotional reveal, they see how the home makeover has impacted the lives of the deserving families.

The design team includes team leader Ty Pennington, with designers Paul DiMeo, Paige Hemmis, Michael Moloney, Ed Sanders, Tracy Hutson, Eduardo Xol and John Littlefield. New designers for this season will be Rib Hillis and Didi Ayer.

***About ABC-TV’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition***

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, which has won back-to-back Emmy Awards as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), is in its 6th season on ABC. The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Anthony Dominici is the executive producer; and David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA.

Bluekatts win season opener
11/11/2009
The Bluekatts won their season opener with a score of 58-17 over the Winters Blizzards Tuesday night.

Veterans Day - Local High Schools Host Events TODAY
11/11/2009
Santa Anna High School's program will take place today, Wednesday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. and will be held in the auditorium.
Coleman High School's program will be held in the High School Auditorium from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and refreshments will be served.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Thanks
11/10/2009
October was National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. During this month, our community joined together to promote greater public awareness about domestic violence. It was an excellent opportunity for our community to demonstrate its support in ending domestic violence and show support to the numerous victims who are among us. Moreover, it was a wonderful opportunity to educate the public on the seriousness of domestic violence and the prevalence of this epidemic in our lives.
  The Ark Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Shelter board of directors and staff would like to offer our sincere appreciation to the following for their part in making Domestic Violence Awareness month a success: Brownwood Bulletin, Brownwood Janitorial, BrownwoodNews.com, Citizens National Bank, ColemanNews.com, Forget-Me-Not Florist, Hallum Floral & Gifts, KOXE Radio Station, Lamar Signs, Live Oak Pharmacy, Ricardo’s Tortilla Factory, Santa Anna Grocery, Sliger’s Produce, and Walmart.
  For the proclamations declaring October 2009 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Honorable Judges E. Ray West, III, Brown County; James Arthur, Comanche County; Jimmie Hobbs, Coleman County; Brownwood Mayor Bert V. Massey, II; Early Mayor Robert Mangrum; Comanche Mayor Dr. Raymond Stepp; and Coleman Mayor Nick Poldrack.
  We also would like to convey our appreciation to Wendlee Broadcasting for the publicity and hosting of our Drive-Thru Lunch event, as well as Howard Payne University’s Girling Center for Social Justice, Dan and Lynn Humeniuk and their students for hosting and attending The Candlelight Vigil. A special thanks to our Candlelight Vigil speaker, Andrea Moore, for her courage to speak about the loss of her daughter to domestic violence and all who attended and played a part in these events.
  During this month, we rededicated ourselves to protecting vulnerable members of our society and ensuring domestic abusers are punished to the full extent of the law. We encouraged victims of domestic violence and their families to seek assistance. Together, we can help heal hearts and build a culture in which all citizens of Brown, Coleman, and Comanche counties can safely pursue and realize their dreams.
  If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship call The Ark's 24-hour, 7 day a week hotline at 325/643-2699 or 1-888-313-2699.

Sincerely,

The Board of Directors and Staff of
The Ark Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Shelter

Congressman Mike Conaway to visit Coleman this Thursday
11/10/2009
Congressman Mike Conaway will be touring through the 11th District this week and making a stop at the Coleman Public Library on Thursday, November 12th. This informal gathering will be an opportunity for the Congressman to give a legislative update, discuss health care, and the economy. The gathering will be between 10:45 am to 11:30 am.

Hilary H. Stegemoller
Congressman K. Michael Conaway

Texas - District 11
501 Center Ave
Brownwood, TX 76801
325.646.1950
325.646.2979 - fax

Annual Novice VFD Chili & Stew Supper is Saturday, 5:00 til 8:00 p.m.
11/10/2009
Contributed
  The annual Novice VFD Chili & Stew Supper will be held this Saturday, November 14th from 5:00 till 8:00 p.m. at the Novice School Cafeteria. Chili, beef stew, beans, dessert and drink will be offered and everything can be made “To Go”. Adults are $6.00 and Children (6-12) are $3.00.
  A Homemade Pie & Cake Auction will be held every 15 minutes or until sold-out! Raffle tickets will be sold - the Grand Prize is a $200.00 Gift Card to Walmart! Tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00 and you need not be present for drawing to win.
  The Ladies Auxiliary will be selling 2010 NVFD Calendars ...designed and developed by our very talented Auxiliary member and firefighter’s wife, Lori Bowen! Appreciation is expressed to Lori.
  The NVFD will be selling their newest shirt - short sleeve is $10.00; long sleeve is $12.00; 1X and up $2.00 more.Come out and join us for good food, good folks and a good time! Everyone is welcome! Hope to see you!

Coleman Senior Center News
11/10/2009
   The Coleman Senior Center is currently having trouble with their  telephone line as of Tuesday morning, but they ARE open as usual. The phone lines should be repaired sometime later on Tuesday, but for the moment, anyone who tries to call the Senior Center will not be able to get through.

Bluekatts’ first regular season game TONIGHT
11/10/2009
The Coleman Bluekatts travel to Winters to begin regular season play tonight. The Jr. Varsity will play at 5:00 p.m. and the Varsity play at 6:30 p.m. Bluekatt fans are encouraged to travel to Winters and support the Lady Katts’ for their season opener!

How You Can Help Those Affected by the Tragedy at Fort Hood
11/10/2009
  Last week Texas was shocked by tragedy and loss after the horrific shooting at Fort Hood, but the response by Texas and the nation has shown just how much we appreciate the contributions and sacrifices of those who put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms here and abroad.

  To honor those who lost their lives last Thursday, I immediately ordered the lowering of all Texas flags to half-staff through Sunday. I also authorized the immediate deployment of a variety of state resources to the Fort Hood area, including Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers, Texas Rangers and helicopters, to assist in securing the perimeter of the base and provide other necessary support. The Texas Rangers are now part of a multi-jurisdictional force investigating this tragedy.

  Although we are all deeply saddened by these events and mourn the loss of those whose lives were taken, I hope you will join me in my emphatic support of our troops and their mission. As those injured begin the road to recovery and as Fort Hood families impacted by the shootings work to move forward with their lives, you can help by contributing to the Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter, Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

  Soldiers and their families will receive 100% of all funds. Please write "Community Response to 11/5" on the memo line of your checks and mail them to this address:

The Central Texas- Fort Hood Chapter
Association of the US Army
Attn: Community Response to 11/5
PO Box 10700
Killeen, TX 76547-0700

  I ask that you continue to pray for the victims, their families and the extended Fort Hood community as they recover from this horrific event and as our soldiers continue defending our freedoms here at home and overseas.

Thank you,
Rick Perry

Coleman City Council covers lengthy agenda
11/10/2009
Submitted by Jo Ann Eddleman
  The Coleman City Council met Thursday in regular session with all members present.
  Council addressed a lengthy agenda which opened with a public hearing to hear comments and questions from anyone about the environmental impact of the new water supply line from Hords Creek Lake to the City’s water system located off Peach Street on the west side of town. Roy Poage asked if the line would go under County Road 503. City Manager Larry Weise told Poage and the Council that the line was not going to involve 503 and would generally follow Corps of Engineer and City rights-of-way. Another question clarified how long the work would take. A spokesman for Jacob & Martin, the engineering firm in charge of the planning of the project, indicated the project would take 90 – 180 days. No disruption of streets in the city limits is anticipated in this first phase of the $5.9 million water improvement project being financed with a no-interest 30-year loan from the Texas Water Development Board.
  Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, Council agreed to table the Economic Development Board’s recommendation that Tim Manley be appointed to fill the EDC board position vacated by Randy Turner. Weise said he thought it would be appropriate to give others who might be equally qualified and willing to serve on the EDC board the opportunity to express interest in serving on the EDC board. Councilman John Plummer asked EDC president Larry Robinson if any other names had been under consideration. Robinson said no other candidates were considered. The matter will be placed on a later agenda once other names have been developed for consideration for the vacant board position.
  After discussion of the first reading of Ordinance 1108 regulating skateboards, roller skates, bicycles and other similar devices on sidewalks, Council decided, with a 3 to 1 vote, to amend the ordinance to eliminate the inclusion of through-streets such as Walnut and Fifth Avenue and include only those streets in the downtown business area per se. Councilman Terry Langley voted against the amendment, preferring the ordinance to include through-streets as presented.
  Police Sergeant Phil Chambers advised Council the Police Department has received 70 calls this year, 22 in the last three months, about skateboarding. Businesses, in particular, are complaining about the damage to landscaping and other property damage. City Manager Weise advised that, even though property damage may be an issue, the ordinance was meant to address the safety of pedestrians. The amended version will be presented for the second reading of the ordinance at the next Council meeting.
  In other business, the Council unanimously approved the nomination of Don Harmes as the City’s candidate for the Tax Appraisal District board, and $5,000 was approved for an energy survey to determine how to get the greatest return on investment with the grant of $20,000 the City will receive from the State for energy efficiency improvements.

Glen Cove VFD to Meet Saturday
11/10/2009
The Glen Cove VFD will meet this Saturday, November 14th at the Glen Cove Baptist Church.  The meal will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting following.  Yearly dues will be due at this meeting.  All members are urged to attend.

Deer Hunters Festival a Huge Success
11/9/2009
  The Big Coleman County Deer Hunters' Festival, hosted by local businesses, landowners, and the Coleman County Wildlife Committee, drew in an enormous crowd to the Bill Franklin Center at the Coleman Rodeo Grounds last Saturday. In fact, several people thought it was the biggest hunters' festival yet.
  Hunters from all across Texas attended the banquet, where members from around the community served copious amounts of brisket and sausage with all the fixings. Everyone enjoyed a night of great food, live music, free prizes, and good company.
  Rudy Perez, of Coleman, was the big winner of the Chamber of Commerce's four wheeler raffle. He is pictured above with the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce. For more pictures on the Hunters Festival, please visit our "Faces in the Crowd" page sponsored by First Coleman National Bank.

It’s Holiday Fair Time
11/9/2009
  The 16th annual Holiday Fair sponsored by the Coleman Extension Homemakers will be Sat. Nov. 14th. at the Catholic Church Parish Hall from 9am-3pm. The stew lunch wills 11am-2pm. We will be serving stew, cornbread, desert and drink for $6. Take-outs will be available. We still have booth spaces for non-profit organization. If you are interested call the Extension office 325-625-4519.
  We will have an informative program at 11am on food art given by Nancy Williams Supervisor III CDM CFPP. Nancy has been at the 4-H Center at Lake Brownwood for 12 yr. Door prizes will be given every hr. and you must be present to win.
Hope to see you there.

Geneva Harris
Association Secretary
Texas Extension Education
Association- Coleman County

Citizens from Coleman attend Tea Party Express
11/9/2009
Submitted by Anita Calk
The Tea Party Express came to Abilene on Friday, Nov. 6th. A small contingent from Coleman County went up to check it out. Although it was a cool and windy morning, we decided we couldn’t miss it. There were really great speakers and singers there, as well as vendors selling flags, buttons & books (which helps to pay for the fuel and expenses of the nationwide tour).

The turnout was great, and the crowd was really responsive. A special tribute was held to men and women who had served in each war and conflict, as well as the men and women that are fighting today to keep us free. Also, there a moment of silence and prayer for the families involved in the shooting at Fort Hood the day before.

It was really a great reminder of the principals that made this country great, as well as the risk of losing the freedoms that we have so long enjoyed.

Santa Anna Book Fair
11/9/2009
  The Santa Anna ISD will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair November 16th-20th in the school library. The Book Fair will be open to all students from 8:00 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday. It will be closed daily from 12:30-1:00 for lunch. On Friday November 20th, the fair will close at 12:00 noon. There will be no sales after this time.
  Parents are welcome to attend the Book Fair Monday-Thursday from 3:00-3:40 P.M. Daily! We will be having a Family Night on Thursday November 19th from 5:30-7:00 P.M. Parents will not be allowed to take students out of class to go over to the Book Fair during school hours.
  If you choose to write a check and send it with your child please make checks payable to “SANTA ANNA ISD.Also SCHOLASTIC does accept DISCOVER, VISA, MASTERCARD and AMERICAN EXPRESS.
  All proceeds from the book fair will go towards the purchase of books for the Santa Anna ISD library.

4-H Announcements
11/9/2009
  The Coleman 4-H Club will have their meeting this Tuesday night, November 10th, at 6:30 P.M. in the Bill Franklin Center conference room.  The program will be over Hunter Safety.  Bring can food items for the food drive! 4-Hers need to turn in their Poinsettia forms at this meeting!  Also, we will be meeting at 4:00 P.M. at Alco to shop for the Toys for Tots program before the meeting on November 10th.  Please plan to attend & help us with this community service project.

  The Food & Nutrition Project will meet on Monday, November 9th at 5:00 P.M. at the Bill Franklin Center.  If you are going to the District Food Show or plan to be on a Food Challenge Team please be in attendance.  We will be discussing very important dates & topics.

  If you have any questions about either of these meetings please contact the County Extension Office at 325-625-4519.

Cub Scouts will host annual food drive this Saturday
11/9/2009
Cub Scouts are having their Annual Food Drive Saturday November 14th. Pick up time starts at 9:15am. Place the bag on the front step for pick up. If you have any questions you may call melissa at 325-214-4096.

11/9/2009 Jordan Tunnell and Laken Herrod were chosen football beau and sweetheart for Santa Anna High School during the pep rally on Friday.

11/9/2009 Heather McMillan and Michael Lopez were selected as the 2009-2010 band beau and sweetheart for Santa Anna High School, Friday night during halftime activities of the Santa Anna-Rochelle football game.

Notice of Coleman ISD Early Release...TODAY
11/9/2009
Monday, November 9th, will be an early release day for students in Coleman ISD. The purpose of the early release is to give teachers time to plan and prepare for the third six weeks with the new CSCOPE Curriculum. For information about what your student will be studying in the third six weeks please visit our curriculum page on the district web site after Monday’s planning day. To access the curriculum page, go to www.colemanisd.org and click on the district departments tab. From there you can click on curriculum.
Please note the following student release schedule:
• Coleman Elementary – 12:25 p.m.
• Coleman Jr. High – 12:25 p.m. (Lunch served at 12:00 p.m.)
• Coleman High School – Students released for lunch at 12:00 p.m.

Panther Creek bi-district game this Friday!
11/9/2009
Bi-District against Mullin 7:30 Friday night at Cross Plains. Panther Creek will be the home team. Admission will be $6 for adults, $3 for students.

The Band and Ms. Harper
Submitted by Tex Wright
11/9/2009 
  On Friday, the Mighty Mountaineer Marching Band paid tribute to one of their more staunch boosters by appearing in her front yard and playing for her.
Ms. Lois Harper, a backer of The Band and most other things Mountaineer in general, lives just across the street from the Santa Anna High School. She has been unable to attend games or boost the band due to breaking her leg earlier in the year. She walks with the help of a cane and finds it difficult to climb bleachers and grand stands. So –
  Band director, Truitt Mitchell, and some friends, with cooperation from the band students, put together this public display of love and appreciation for one of their more staunch boosters.
  When The Band started playing, Ms Harper came to the door with a look of surprise on her face. She stood and listened for a few minutes until a chair was provided.
 The band played for her as she clapped then The Band closed with the Mountaineer Fight Song.
  After the group finished, there were several members of The Band standing in line for their hugs.
  Several friends were on hand to witness this event. Some of them had a hand in the surprise.

CCMC AUXILIARY 2009 CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES
11/9/2009
  Ready?? Get Set---GO!! to your calendar right now and mark Sunday, December 6th, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. to view the following homes featured in the CCMC Auxiliary 2009 Christmas Tour of Homes.
Dr. Darron & Jill Atwood
1864 State Hwy. 153 (Winters Hwy.)
Greg & Shauna Martin
1100 High Road
Monte & Carolyn Merriman
Robey Bed & Breakfast
202 Fifth Avenue
Collier & Ann Watson
721 W. College Ave.
Heritage Hall/Coleman
Museum
400 W. College Avenue
  Refreshments will be served at Heritage Hall which will be decorated with ornaments received from over a hundred counties in Texas. Pictures and articles on the four homes will be featured in upcoming editions of the Coleman newspaper. $5.00 tickets can be purchased in advance from members of the Auxiliary or at the homes on tour day.

Rollover on Highway 84
11/7/2009
Pictures submitted by Tex Wright
Yesterday, approximately 4 miles north of Santa Anna on Hwy 84, a driver reportedly flipped their SUV four times before landing in the current upright position. The driver of the vehicle was taken by ambulance to the Coleman County Medical Center. Coleman County Deputy Watson appeared to be the officer on the scene.

Coleman County Football Scores
11/7/2009
Coleman 0               San Saba 49
Santa Anna 21         Rochelle 68
Panther Creek 74     Cherokee 24
Novice 57                Blackwell 105

SANTA ANNA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
11/7/2009
NOVEMBER 9, 2009 5:OO P.M.
CITY HALL 709 WALLIS AVE, SANTA ANNA, TEXAS

1. Call to order and roll call
2. Invocation
3. Citizens’ Open Forum*
(please complete speaker registration form and turn it in at the staff table)

4. Consent Agenda
All items listed under Item 4, Consent Agenda, are considered to be routine by the city council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered separately.
a. Approval of minutes of October 12, 2009 regular meeting (BLUE)
b. Financial Report - City Treasurer Wanda Campbell - (GREEN)
c. Police Department Report - Chief Carlos Torres - (WHITE)
d. Animal Control Officer Report - Harold Musick (YELLOW)
e. Municipal Court Report - Judge Anna Jones - (PINK)
f. Report - Director of Public Works Sam Oswood

5. Action Items:
a. Consider request from Alice Spillman, of the Library Board, for the appointment of John Hensley and Carol Herring to the board
b. Consider request from Library Board for the City of Santa Anna to approve the increased expenses which will accompany the expansion of the Library.
c. Consider request from Chief Carlos Torres for funding to hire a part-time police officer
d. Consider approval of Ordinance 110909 - City of Santa Anna Animal Control (YELLOW)
e. Authorize funds transfer (PINK)
f. Consider approval of Claims and Accounts - Expenses by Vendor (GREEN)
g. Consider approval of contract for assessment and collection services for 2010-2011 from Coleman County Tax Appraisal District
h. Consider Resolution 110909, nominating up to 5 candidates to serve on the Coleman County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors (BLUE)

6. Adjourn

* Presentations are limited to three (3) minutes each, and no action can be taken on these items.

This meeting shall be conducted pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et. seq. At any time during this meeting the council may adjourn into executive session on any of the above posted agenda items and in accordance with the 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, or 551.076. The council reserves the right to change the order of the agenda items.

I certify that I, Arlene Haynes, posted the Agenda on the glass front door of the City Hall, facing outside, and on the City Hall bulletin board, 709 Wallis Ave., Santa Anna, TX on the 6th day of November, 2009.

Arlene Haynes, City Secretary

This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Request for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at 325-348-3403 or fax 325-348-3406.

I certify that the attached agenda of items to be considered by the City Council was removed by me from the City Hall bulletin board on the day of , 2009.

Arlene Haynes, City Secretary

Friday Night Football Schedule!
11/6/2009
Coleman Bluecats play the San Saba Armadillos in San Saba tonight  at 7:30.
Panther Creek Panthers play the Cherokee Indians in Cherokee tonight  at 7:30.
Novice Hornets versus Blackwell in Blackwell tonight at 7:30
Santa Anna Mountaineers play Rochelle home tonight at 7:30.

Statistics for Coleman Police Department in October 2009
11/6/2009
Investigations
Assault-1
Theft-7
Burglaries-2
Criminal Mischief-9
Information Reports-3
Forgery-1
Harassment-2
Terroristic Threat-2
Sexual Assault-1
Hit & Run-1
Duty on Striking Vehicle-1

Arrests
Warrants-4
Assault-Family Violence-1
Driving While Intoxicated-3
Evading Arrest-4
Public Intoxication-2
Criminal Mischief-1
Forgery-1

Motor Vehicle Crashes
No Injury-9
With Injury-2

Tickets Issued
Animal Control-1 ticket issued with 1 charge filed
Code Enforcement-3 tickets issued with 3 charges filed
School Resource Officer-6 tickets issued with 6 charges filed
Police Department-47 tickets issued with 56 charges filed

Warnings Issued
Code Enforcement-2
Police Department-5

Animal Control
Calls for Service-75
Dogs Picked Up-19
Cats Pickup Up-11
Other Animals Picked Up-3
Dead Animals Removed from Roadway or Residence-6

CHS Pep Rally at 2:45 p.m. TODAY
11/6/2009
The Coleman 4-H club will have their meeting this Tuesday night, November 10th, at 6:30 P.M. in the Bill Franklin Center conference room. The program will be over Hunter Safety. Bring can food items for the food drive!
4-Hers need to turn in their Poinsettia forms at this meeting!

Also, we will be meeting at 4:00 P.M. at Alco to shop for the Toys for Tots program before the meeting on November 10th. Please plan to attend & help us with this community service project.

The Food & Nutrition Project will meet on Monday, November 9th at 5:00 P.M. at the Bill Franklin Center. If you are going to the District Food Show or plan to be on a Food Challenge Team please be in attendance. We will be discussing very important dates & topics.

If you have any questions about either of these meetings please contact the County Extension Office at 325-625-4519.

CHS Pep Rally at 2:45 p.m. TODAY
11/6/2009
The Coleman High School pep rally will be held at 2:45 p.m. today. Come out and support the Bluecats as they travel to San Saba for their final district game of the season.

CALLAHAN COUNTY FATAL CRASH
11-06-09
NEWS RELEASE
ONE PERSON WAS KILLED IN A ONE VEHICLE CRASH OCCURRING AT 2:45 A.M. ON TEXAS HIGHWAY 36, 5.6 MILES SOUTH OF ABILENE, CALLAHAN COUNTY, TEXAS.

DRIVER OF VEHICLE #1 (DECEASED)
1. LANITTA BAUGH STURGILL, W/F, 47 YEARS OF AGE FROM CLYDE, TX. WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE AT 4:00 A.M. BY JUDGE BURLIE TAYLOR. THE BODY WAS TAKEN TO ABILENE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
LANITTA BAUGH STURGILL WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH.

VEHICLE INVOLVED:
1. 2003 FORD

SYNOPSIS;
ON 11-06-2009, AT 2:45 A.M., A ONE VEHICLE CRASH OCCURRED ON TEXAS 36, 5.6 MILES SOUTH OF ABILENE IN CALLAHAN COUNTY TEXAS. A NORTH BOUND 2003 FORD, DRIVEN BY LANITTA BAUGH STURGILL OF CLYDE, TEXAS, TRAVELED OFF OF THE ROADWAY INTO THE WEST DITCH AND STRUCK A TREE.

THIS CRASH IS BEING INVESTIGATED BY TEXAS HIGHWAY PATROL SENIOR TROOPER JIM COOK.

THE ROADWAY WAS DRY AND THE WEATHER CLEAR.
 

Sparky Dean, Senior Trooper
Texas Highway Patrol/Education & PIO
Texas Department of Public Safety
2720 Industrial Blvd.
Abilene, Texas 79605
325 795 4084 office
325 669 4149 cell

Deer Hunter's Festival Tonight!
11/6/2009
  The big Coleman County Deer Hunter's Festival is schedule for tonight, Friday, November 6th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Bill Franklin Center located at the Coleman Rodeo Grounds. The event is sponsored by area businesses, landowners, and the local wildlife committee.
  The cost for admission to the event is $10.00 per person and includes a barbeque dinner, a live band, a chance to win numerous door prizes such as guns, hunts, feeders, blinds, hunting equipment, grills and more! The celebration is byob.
  Also, there will be a raffle for a Kawasaki Mule and hunting package (2 guns, blind and feeder). You do not have to be present to win! Drawing will be held around 9:00 p.m.
  Coleman County is a large Texas geographical county and approximately 350,000 acres of wildlife habitat are leased each year for the deer, quail, dove, turkey, and duck hunting. Plus, the hunting for wild hogs as it becomes more popular each year.
  The economic impact of hunting in Coleman County is staggering. Millions of dollars have been pumped into the local economy over the years, and our fair community is reaping the benefits.
  We welcome hunters to a gem in West Central part of Texas. This event is our community's way of saying thanks to the hunters who support an industry full of heritage and tradition in Coleman County.

Letter to the Editor: Santa Anna High School Veterans Day Ceremony
11/6/2009
To the editor:

Veterans Day is upon us, and the senior communication class at Santa Anna High School has been hard at work to put together a ceremony that will acknowledge local veterans and soldiers and their family members.

As I’ve mentioned in a previous letter, this year’s ceremony will take place in the auditorium at Santa Anna High School. This space contains plenty of seating and is much better suited to the occasion than the gym, which we used for the ceremony last year. We hope and believe that everyone will be much more comfortable in the auditorium, and will be happy with the improvement in sound quality and atmosphere.

The students of the communication class, in partnership with the student council, have taken full charge of this year’s assembly. They have put together a program full of variety and tribute that speaks directly from their hearts to those of veterans, soldiers, and their families. Students will be actively involved in every aspect of the ceremony from helping people to their seats, to delivering the closing thoughts at the end of the program. They hope very much that the community will be pleased with and honored by their efforts.

This year’s program will take place this coming Wednesday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. and, as I mentioned before, will be held in the auditorium. Those who wish to attend may want to note that it is not yet too late to add the names of loved ones who have served to our list, which will be read aloud during the ceremony. They may pick up forms at area businesses, or at Santa Anna High School in the high school and secondary offices. Those who cannot pick up a form may email their loved ones’ names, branches served, ranks, and years of service directly to me at caitlyn.tidwell@netxv.net. Completed forms should be returned to the school by Monday, November 9 to ensure that the names are added.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the ceremony, and to honoring those we so admire and appreciate on this very special day.

Sincerely,

Caitlyn Tidwell
Santa Anna High School

Statement by Gov. Perry Regarding Fort Hood Shootings
11/6/2009
  AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today issued the following statement regarding the shootings at Fort Hood:
  “The Texas family suffered a significant loss today with the tragedy at Fort Hood. Along with all Texans, Anita and I are keeping those affected by today’s incidents in our thoughts and prayers.
  “We are deeply saddened by today’s events, but resolve to continue supporting our troops and protecting our citizens.
  “To honor those who lost their lives today, I have ordered that all Texas flags be lowered to half-staff until Sunday, and ask all Texans to pray for the victims, their families and the extended Fort Hood community.”
  The governor has been in contact with military and state law enforcement officials. To provide support at Fort Hood, Gov. Perry directed the deployment of a variety of state resources to the area, including Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, Texas Rangers and helicopters, to assist in securing the perimeter of the base and provide other support as necessary.
  The governor’s flag order applies to all U.S. and Texas flags under the control of the state. Flags will be lowered to half-staff on the State Capitol Building, flag displays in the Capitol Complex, and upon all public buildings, grounds and facilities beginning immediately until sunset on Sunday, November 8th.
  Individuals, businesses, municipalities, counties and other political subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.
  To view text of the governor’s remarks, please visit http://governor.state.tx.us/news/speech/13905/.

Attention Bluecat Band Booster Parents:
11/6/2009
We will be having a meeting on Monday Nov.9th at 5:30pm at the band hall.. We need to talk about the dances the band boosters will be hosting to help raise money for end of the year trips. All parents or guardians of students in band grades 6th through 12th are invited to attend meetings.

Summit Christian Academy Chooses Matthew 25 Ministries for Mission Trip
11/6/2009
  God has so blessed us, this past week Matthew 25 Ministries was the site for a Mission trip. Summit Christian Academy (SCA) (from Austin) had another trip planned and when it fell through one of the teachers (married to Barry’s cousin) had a back up plan…us! The SCA Elementary does inner city day missions, the SCA Middle school does 3 day state missions and the SCA High school does country missions for a week. So 23 students.(7th grade) and 5 adults came to the Cross Sunday afternoon and stayed (camping out in the 1st building) Wednesday afternoon. They started with the DEVOtional Children’s Ministry doing skits, each finding their little buddy. The children had such a great time, and asked them to join them on the bus ride home. That night they joined us in PRAYZE where Gabriel did the skit “How low can you go?” Teaching about serving others and Christ.

  Monday SCA cleaned the grounds, trimmed trees and cleaned the clothing ministry. That night the BattleCry teens joined them in chapel. They led with the game-show “The Price Is Right” and talked about the value we put on ourselves and others. The teens responded is to Christ so valued you in gave His life for you. Then in small groups they shared in the hurt they had experienced by the harsh words spoken by parents, siblings and other students. They were able to bring with them showers in the way of 1st Baptist Church Comanche Shower & Laundry Unit. It had 6 showers plus washer and dryer. Each night more teens from Coleman joined in chapel with SCA.

  Tuesday they continued to clear the grounds, cleaning the clothing ministry, and then taking fresh baked gifts to the High Rise. They also started the adventure of scraping and painting 4 restrooms.
The great attitude of the students, polite, respectful and hard working and the joy of the adult leaders made this a wonderful experience. Tuesday night chapel one of the women spoke on her experiences of abuse, then on her experience of being free of unforgiveness. One of the men spoke on how humans choice of being sinful bring pain and suffering but how our relationship with Jesus brings us back to God and to healing and change and for His plan for us. Afterwards we went outside to the half pipe and watched the skateboarder’s remarkable skills. Wednesday morning was devoted prayer time and packing up to go home. I thank God for this wonderful blessing of bringing Summit Christian Academy to The Cross!

For pics: www.mt25.net

Final 2009 state accountability ratings and Gold Performance Acknowledgments posted
11/5/2009
  AUSTIN – Accountability appeals changed the ratings of 19 school districts and 64 campuses, final results released today show.
  After appeals, six campuses moved up to an Exemplary rating and 19 campuses and five districts moved up to a Recognized rating, while 18 campuses and 14 districts managed to upgrade their Academically Unacceptable rating. However, ratings remained unchanged for most districts and campuses. Overall, 81 of the 234 district or campus appeals were granted.
  State accountability data tables and information for individual districts and campuses are available at: http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/index.html.
  Also available at that site are the 2008-09 Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) which recognize districts and campuses for high academic performance on various indicators, such as commended performance on Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS), college admissions tests, and Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate (AP/IB) examinations. There are 13 different categories in which a GPA can be earned at the district level and 15 different categories at the campus level.
  Of the 1,224 districts evaluated, 78 percent earned one or more GPA. Among the 7,650 campuses evaluated, 79 percent of the campuses earned one or more acknowledgment.

DON'T MISS: Missionary to Tanzania Will Be Here This Friday Thru Monday
11/5/2009
  Steve Vinton, missionary to Tanzania will be in Coleman from this Friday, November 6th to Monday, November 9th.
  Steve will be talking about how sixteen new high schools have been built by small villages in Tanzania without government financing and six more schools are under construction, all work being done by the villagers.
Serve will be speaking at the following locations:
Friday noon - Senior Center
Friday 7:00 - First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Saturday 7:00 - United Christian presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
Sunday 11:00 - Brazos Street Church
Sunday 7:00 - Matthew 25 Ministries
Monday 9:00 - Coleman High School
Monday noon - Rotary Club
  For a real blessing, come and hear about what's happening in Africa.
  For more information, contact Rick Marshall at 214-2689.

The Coleman Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the Grand Opening of the Block I Flea Market today around 10:00 a.m. The new shopping center is located at the far end of East Pecan Street in downtown Coleman and features a variety of unique merchandise.

NEW SHOPPING EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE IN COLEMAN
11/5/2009 (Adv)
  There’s a new shopping concept in town! Sue Frizzell has leased the Block One building that once housed the Block One Flea Market and transformed it into a shopping experience made up of new merchandise, collectibles, antiques, and “uniques.” The uniques include western art and statuary, as well as a holiday shop that will display new and gently-used seasonal holiday merchandise. The Christmas store is now open. Sue always has ceramics specialties available, including greenware, bisque, molds and firing services.
  Stop by the Block One Market soon. Sue and her assistant, Sue McFarlane, will be happy to show you around. McFarlane is well known in the area for her vintage jewelry collection and custom jewelry she designs from used jewelry pieces.
The Market, located at 301 East Pecan, is open Thursday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Animal Control Good News
11/5/2009
By Jo Ann Eddleman,
President, Humane Society of Coleman County
  The new 2010-2011 budget recently approved by the Coleman City Council has new fees for animal control activity. The public should know there is no longer a charge for the pickup of an animal by Coleman Animal Control. This is certainly good news from the Humane Society’s viewpoint. Many people could not afford the fee that had been in effect to have an animal picked up. Not that anyone wants a dog or cat to go to the city shelter, but that is more humane than having them dumped on a country road to starve and most probably be killed by wildlife or vehicles. If they are just left to roam around here in town, Animal Control will have to spend time and money capturing them and taking them to the shelter anyway or, even worse, picking them up off the highway.
  The Humane Society would like to say ‘thank you’ to those who saw fit to remove this repressive fee. We assume this would mean City Manager Larry Weise and Chief of Police Jay Moses. Thanks!
  Pick up of stray animals by Animal Control is still limited to animals that are within the city limits. This applies to Coleman and to Santa Anna. Santa Anna has recently established animal control regulations, but it is our understanding they do not charge a fee to pick up an animal if asked to do so by a citizen either.
  Please do not dump your animals in the county! They at least have a chance when taken to the shelters. The Humane Society does everything it can to save adoptable dogs from the shelters. But, our resources to rescue are limited. As much as we hate it, it is better for strays and unwanted pets to have a humane euthanization by trained vets than to roam helplessly in the streets.
  The Humane Society appreciates the cooperation of Animal Control in Coleman and Santa Anna in helping us save adoptable dogs. Our hats are off to Mona Watts and Harold Musick. Who would want their job?! But they are both caring and do what they can to see to it the Humane Society knows what is available at the shelters.
 Other Coleman fees in effect for animal control are livestock pickup, $10 per animal; food & board while impounded (non livestock), $10/day; food livestock, $10/day; use of live animal traps, no charge; pickup animals from live traps, no charge.

Novice Jr. Class seeking Cake donations
11/5/2009 
  The Novice Jr. Class would like to ask for cake donations for the Novice Fall Festival to be held on Saturday, November 7. Cakes can be dropped off at the school anytime during school hours on Friday or between 4:00 and 6:00pm on Saturday. Also, arrangements can be made for cakes to be picked up by calling the school at 625-4500 or call Mincy Briley at 325-754-4987 or 325-668-4174. Any cake donations would be greatly appreciated!
  Also, the Jr. Class is selling raffle tickets for a brand new iPod Touch 8GB. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6/$5.00. Tickets may be purchased at the Fall Festival or by calling the numbers listed. The drawing will be held at approximately 9:30 Saturday night at the Festival.
  Thank you,
Novice Jr. Class

Sacred Heart Youth Breakfast Fundraiser
11/5/2009
The Sacred Heart Catholic Jr High and High School Youth will be serving breakfast at the Lawrence Cyr Parish Hall at 201 San Saba on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from 8am-10:30am. The breakfast will include 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, beans, tortillas and drink. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children, ages 2-10. This fundraiser is to assist the group to pay for youth events throughout Diocese and group activities. Everyone is welcome.

Trash Trees
11/5/2009
Submitted by Anita Calk
  I am not an expert on anything, but I am curious about the world around me.
My dad taught me to be interested in all sorts of plants, animals, insects, rocks, and just almost anything else (except sports).
  Our family had a place on the edge of town (E. Liveoak) on Hords creek where we had a garden. My Dad, Dr. Kemper, was often curious about the strange trees that grew between there and town. They also grow all over town, mainly in untended places, where they are completely invasive of the property. They sort of resemble a pecan tree, but don’t grow fruit. He didn’t have the internet of course, and was never able to identify the “trash trees” that he called them. All through my life I have also been interested in finding out their names.
  Finally, I have figured it out! It is called the “Tree of Heaven”… Boy is it ever mislabeled! I’ve heard it called all sorts of things, but this is the correct name.
  There is another tree that I noticed, mainly on the North side of town, and in older parts of town. Again, I wondered what on earth it was. Finally, I have a name (I believe) It is called a “Paper Mulberry.” It has dark leaves that are scratchy on top and velvety on the bottom. Some leaves are “lobed,” (meaning they have fingers,...sort of) and some are just sort of heart shaped.
  Both of these trees have “male” and “female” trees, can spread by runners under the ground or by seeds. They can grow anywhere, and they crowd out the native plants by drinking up the water available. They are almost impossible to discourage without poisoning them.
  How I was able to identify them is from a website called invasive.org. That site identifies anything invasive: plants, animals, bugs, etc. There’s another website called oplin.org and it identifies trees by description.
  Both of these trees were introduced and imported from Asia.  I just thought you might also be curious about the strange trees growing in our town. You’ve seen them all your life probably, but may not have know what they were called.
  Of course, the most notorious trash trees around here are Mesquite and Mountain Cedar. You have also probably heard of Hackberry, Chinaberry, Mulberry and Mimosa, all considered invasive.
  Like I said before, I’m no expert, but I thought I would share my observances with you in case you are like me and say “I wonder what kind of tree that is!!!” Look around and I bet you will find them! Both of them are within 3 blocks of the courthouse…
  I still have some names of weeds that I’m looking for…

Local ministry hosts public Thanksgiving dinner, needs help!
11/5/2009
  We are cooking 20 Turkeys for Thanksgiving for Matthew 25 Ministries Luncheon that will be served on Thanksgiving Day, We are in need of Fire Wood to cook these Turkeys with.
  If anyone has any extra Fire Wood to Donate please contact Paul at Cghlnp1@yahoo.com and we will be glad to pick it up.
Thanksgiving Day Noon Meal free to the public at Matthew 25 Ministries! It will be a Thanks-Giving Feast Nov. 26th. If you are working that day call (325)625-1002 (m-w 10-4) and we will deliver! Or if you would like to help please call!

List of ingredients needed for Thanks-Giving

Cold items
30 turkeys (15 pound)
20 lbs of chicken thighs
Rolls lots! (20 pkgs. Frozen yeast rolls)
Butter 4 pkgs.
3 Gal. Milk
4 containers sour cream
12 dozen eggs
12 pie crusts

Produce
50 lbs. Potatoes
6 pkgs celery
16 yellow onions
8 bunches of onions

Can Goods
3 gallons Allen’s Green Beans
9 cans Cream of Mushroom Soup
10 cans cranberry sauce
16 cans of Campbell 's cream of mushroom soup (25 total cans)
16 cans of Campbell 's cream of chicken soup
48 cans of Swanson's chicken broth
6 cans apple, cherry. peach
15 big cans yams

Dry Goods
56 pkgs of Gladiola Yellow Cornbread Mix (unsweet)
corn starch
1 container of poultry seasoning
3 bags marshmallows
3 bags brown sugar

List of misc. items needed.
divided plates
small foam cake plates
cups
forks
spoons
Table coverings
takeout containers
35 heavy metal pans
heavy tin foil
FIRE WOOD!

Contact info:
Matthew 25 Ministries PO Box 1003 Coleman TX 76834
(325)625-1002 (m-w 10-4)
www.mt25.net

Coleman EDC, Inc. Will Hold Regular Board Meeting Next Tuesday at 4:00 p.m.
11/5/2009
  The Coleman EDC, Inc. will hold a regular board meeting next Tuesday, November 10th at 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 218 S. Commercial, with the following agenda:
Approval of Minutes:
1. EDC Board will consider approval of minutes from the Tuesday, October 13, 2009 regular meeting. Directors may take any action deemed necessary.
Regular Board Meeting:
1. EDC Board will consider financial reports as presented by Harold Skelton. Directors may take any action deemed necessary.
2. EDC Board will receive report from Roy Poage on Filtration Equipment.  Directors may take any action deemed necessary.
3. EDC Board will receive report from James Wright concerning the sign for the building at the Coleman Airport.
EDC Board reserves the right to enter executive session related to any agenda item in accordance with conditions set forth in section 551.074 and 551.087 of the Texas Government code.
Executive Session:
1. EDC Board will consider information related to business and commercial Prospects with which the EDC Board has on going negotiations relating to relocation, expansion and/or to stay in the area, pursuant to Section 551.087 and Section 551.074 which authorizes certain deliberations about officers and employees of the govern-mental body to be held in executive session of the Texas Government Code.
2. EDC Board to reconvene in open session and take any action relative to economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087 and Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.

PANTHER CREEK 4-H ADOPT A HI-WAY PROJECT
11/4/2009
October 10, 2009, three members, Lachelle Rutledge, Magen Rutledge, and Courtney Moore, along with the club leaders, Denise Rutledge and Stephanie Moore and Extension Agent Luther Dunlap, worked hard cleaning up the ditches in front of the Panther Creek School.

Coleman hosts large garden club meeting
11/4/2009
District VIII of Texas Garden Clubs had its annual Fall meeting in Coleman October 30th and 31st. District VIII is comprised of garden clubs in Abilene, Del Rio, Colorado City, Cross Plains, Merkel, Iraan, Ozona, Big Lake, Stamford, Breckenridge and Coleman.

Pamela Maresch of Ozona, Director of District VIII, presided and Nan Markland, Master Judge, presented the program including niches and buffet table designs, which featured an exhibition of arrangements by members of Town & Country Garden Club, Coleman.

Forty-nine garden club members from District VIII attended the meeting at Bill Franklin Center, Coleman.

The Spring meeting is set for April 9th and 10th in Ozona.
If you are interested in membership in a garden club in your area, contact Nan Markland, Membership Chairman, District VIII Garden Clubs of Texas, P. O. Box 904, Coleman, TX 76834

CHS Pep Rally at 2:45 p.m. Friday
11/4/2009
The Coleman High School pep rally will be held at 2:45 p.m. this Friday. Come out and support the Bluecats as they travel to San Saba for their final district game of the season.

RED HEELER NEEDS YOUR HELP
11/4/2009
This is Pratt. Mona hopes someone will adopt Pratt from the city shelter before it is too late. She says he is a very nice dog and gives every indication he’s been in the house a lot and really knows how to load up in the back of a truck. Pratt is running out of time. Can you use a great Heeler at your place? The Humane Society pays 100% of the spay/neuter of any dog adopted straight from the city shelter.

BURKETT COMMUNITY DINNER
11/4/2009
Remember when you knew your neighbors and the folks who worked around your community? Come rekindle those friendships and meet new friends! If you live/lived/worked/attended school or church/hunted in or around Burkett, or just know someone in Burkett…you’re invited!!!

The October dinner saw 60 people in attendance. There was delicious food and visiting with folks we haven’t seen in years! It was a great start to reviving an old tradition. Won’t you come join us in November? We’ll have the dominoes this time!

Bring a covered dish and your family for an evening of food and fun. There could be games or music, there may be sharing of old family photos and a lot of “do you remember” questions…there will definitely be plenty of good fellowship!

Donations are accepted and will be placed into the Burkett Volunteer Fire Department’s fund for a new Fire Station.

SATURDAY ~ November 14, 2009
6:30 PM
Burkett Christian Community Center

October Students of the Months Announced
11/4/2009
Members of the Coleman Junior High School chapter of the National Junior Honor Society recently voted on students of the month for October.

Students of the month are:
Elizabeth Baum - 6th grade girl
Cord Norris – 6th grade boy
Courtlyn Barker – 7th grade girl
Nathan Taylor – 7th grade boy
Aspen McConathy – 8th grade girl
Justin Hensley - 8th grade boy

To be a student of the month, a student must be nominated by his or her teachers. To be nominated, students must be hard workers, act respectfully to teachers and peers in the classroom and in the hallway, and exhibit good behavior when involved in extra-curricular activities. Members of the National Junior Honor Society vote on nominees from each grade level. The male and female students from each grade who receive the most votes are the students of the month.

Notice of Coleman ISD Early Release
11/4/2009
Monday, November 9th, will be an early release day for students in Coleman ISD. The purpose of the early release is to give teachers time to plan and prepare for the third six weeks with the new CSCOPE Curriculum. For information about what your student will be studying in the third six weeks please visit our curriculum page on the district web site after Monday’s planning day. To access the curriculum page, go to www.colemanisd.org and click on the district departments tab. From there you can click on curriculum.
Please note the following student release schedule:
• Coleman Elementary – 12:25 p.m.
• Coleman Jr. High – 12:25 p.m. (Lunch served at 12:00 p.m.)
• Coleman High School – Students released for lunch at 12:00 p.m.

Diabetes Texas Style Workshop
11/4/2009
  November is American Diabetes Month and to help spotlight this serious disease the Diabetes Texas Style workshop will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009. This is the fifteenth year for the workshop which will be held in the Shelton Building at Hendrick Medical Center, 2000 Pine Street in Abilene. Registration and exhibits will open at 8:00 am and the workshop will conclude at 11:45 am.
  Speakers for the event will be Mickey Bielamowicz, PhD, RD, LD, a nutrition specialist with Texas AgriLife Extension in College Station and James Dunn, MD, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in Abilene and Paul Johnston, Coach with Albany ISD. Dr. Bielamowicz’s topic will be “Diabetes: Learn and Live Well, Better Control via Nutrition”. Dr. Dunn will speak on blood pressure and blood lipids. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of each presentation. Coach Johnston will share his personal experience with taking control of his health and managing his diabetes through diet, exercise, and weight loss.
  During the workshop participants will have an opportunity to visit the exhibits which will offer diabetic supplies, patient education materials, and pharmaceuticals with company representatives who can answer questions. The refreshment break will feature diabetic foods and a cookbook. Door prizes will be given throughout the morning.
  The workshop is free and open to anyone wishing to learn more about diabetes and the management of it. Sponsors for the workshop are Hendrick Medical Center, Self Management Education and Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Coleman, Jones, Nolan and Taylor Counties.
  If you are interested in having a booth at the workshop call Donna Goble at (325) 670-2421. For more information on the workshop contact Martha Alice Spraberry at (325) 672-6048 or by e-mail, m-spraberry@tamu.edu.
Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or accommodations are asked to contact 672-6048 in advance to see how an accommodation can be made.
  Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, sex, color, religion, disability or national origin.
Martha Alice Spraberry serves as County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences with Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Taylor County.

CHS Junior Class Parents Meeting TODAY
11/4/2009
The Coleman High School Junior Class Parents will meet today, Wednesday, November 4th at 5:00 p.m. in the Coleman Elementary Library. All parents are asked to attend so that plans for operating the basketball concession stand can be discussed. For more information, contact Mary Strickland @ 625-3659, or Becky Jackson @ 325-726-9903.

4-H will have their monthly meeting on Nov. 10th
11/4/2009
Coleman 4-H will have their monthly meeting on Nov. 10th at 6:30 in the meeting room at the Bill Franklin Center. The program will be over Hunting Safety with Randall Brown. Please don't forget your canned food for the food drive. Come and join in on all the fun.

Coleman FFA Competes at TSU Invitational LDE
11/4/2009
The Coleman FFA Leadership Development Teams competed at the Tarleton State University Invitational Leadership Development Event on Monday November 2 in Stephenville. The Coleman FFA teams competed against over 60 teams from all over the state of Texas. The students competed in the Senior Farm Skills Event, Senior Creed Speaking Event, Junior Creed Speaking Event and the Farm Radio Broadcast Event. The Senior Skills which consists of Tanner Strickland, Peyton Schumann, Kelby McCorkle and Casie Swening place 3rd. The Senior Creed Speaker is Casie Swening, she placed 4th. The Junior Creed Speaker is Sarah Wickson, she placed 10th. The Farm Radio Broadcast consists of Sarah Wickson, Autum White and Chaniey Barker place 17th. The students have been working real hard on these teams and will compete at the Big Country District LDE Contest in Cisco on November 16th.

Coleman honors students hosting Veteran Appreciation program at High School Wednesday, Nov. 11th
11/4/2009
The Coleman GT/Honors Government class will be hosting a Veterans Appreciation program honoring the Veterans of Coleman County next Wednesday, November 11, 2009. The program will be held in the High School Auditorium from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and refreshments will be served. Invitation is extended to all Coleman County Veterans. We hope to see you there!

Mandatory 6th Grade Parent Laptop Meeting, two sessions offered
11/4/2009
There will be a 6th grade parent meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2009 in the Junior High Library. Information will be given pertaining to the distribution of laptops to 6th grade students. Two sessions will be offered, please plan to attend at 5:00 p.m. OR 6:00 p.m. Each student must have a parent/guardian attend. If you have any questions, please call Sherri Merrill at the junior high, 625-3593.

4th Annual Gun & Knife Show This Weekend
11/4/2009
  Coleman Heritage, Arts & Preservation Socieity is sponsoring the annual Gun & Knife show as a fundraiser for CHAPS/Coleman Museum. A portion of the admission charge for the show will go to CHAPS and support the organizations ongoing projects and expenses. Everyone is encourage to come by Market Hall at 414 Commercial, next door to Tootsie's, and shop! There will be something for everyone, guns, knives, ammo, memorbilia, jewelry, gift items and concessions. Hours for the show are Friday, Nov. 6th, 5:00-9:00, Saturday, Nov. 7th, 9:00-5:00 and Sunday, Nov. 8th, 10:00-4:00.

  Four years ago the board members of CHAPS were looking for a project to raise funds to help support the operation of Heritage Hall when they came up with the idea of a gun and knife show since there had not been one in Coleman in many years. A producer of this type of event was contacted and he agreed to set a date to hold a show in Coleman, after that first show it was deemed a success and the permanent date for the show was set for opening weekend of deer season. The show has been very successful and brings visitors to downtown, which encourages them to visit other businesses. We have lots of fun so - COME ON DOWN!!!!

COLEMAN ROAD WARRIORS EXPERIENCE RAGBRAI "Coleman Style"
11/3/2009
RAGBRAI (Registered Annual Great Ride Across Iowa) is the oldest, largest, and longest bicycle touring event in the world in which 1,500 riders tour for 7 days across Iowa and ends by dipping their front tire in the Mississippi River. These local riders dipped their front tire in Hords Creek over Halloween weekend after touring around Coleman County finding great chocolate, coconut, and lemon pie at Big O's! They also enjoyed a fun-filled weekend of camping at Hords Creek where the guys showed off their BBQ skills and we learned how to cook a biscuit on a stick! An unexpected visitor from Wisconsin, Captain Sparrow, even brought trick or treat candy. What's next for this adventurous group? "Look for quite a few of us in the Coleman Christmas Parade!" says President, Paul Reynolds.

North Coleman Baptist to hold special service for veterans
11/3/2009
The North Coleman Baptist Church is hosting a service for Veteran's Day this Sunday, November 7th. Currently, NCBC hosts a Veterans Day display that features many different servicemen, and their stories, from across Coleman County and the state. Sunday's service will feature regular worship as well as testimonies from several military veterans. The congregation welcomes and encourages anyone to join in the fellowship and worship.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church to Celebrate 100th Birthday as an Organized Mission
11/3/2009
  St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Coleman will host an open house in celebration of its 100th birthday as an organized Mission. Everyone in the area is invited to join the congregation this Saturday, November 7th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Church Hall for refreshments and visiting.
  On June 5, 1909, the Mission of the Holy Spirit was organized by the Bishop Alexander Charles Garrett, Missionary Bishop of Northern Texas. Bishop Garrett had confirmed the first known Episcopalian in Coleman on May 18, 1887. The congregation took the name of St. Mark’s in 1950 and remains a Mission church in what is now the Diocese of Northwest Texas.
  This Sunday, November 8th, Bishop Scott Mayer will be the celebrant at the 11:00 service of Holy Eucharist and confirmation assisted by The Rev. Russell Fisher of St. Mark’s.

Santa Anna students make quilt for raffle
11/3/2009
Santa Anna Fifth Grade Class Project: Santa Anna Elementary 5th graders made a quilt for their Social Studies class. Each child had to design and draw a quilt block that pertained to an assigned colonial industry. The blocks were then sewn together to make a quilt. The quilt will be raffled off at the November 13 Santa Anna Elementary Assembly. All proceeds will be used for extracurricular activities for the 5th grade and extra supplies for the classroom.

SANTA ANNA METHODIST CHURCH TO HOST ANNUAL LORD’S ACRE HARVEST FESTIVAL
11/3/2009
  Santa Anna Methodist Church would like to issue an open invitation to come visit us on Santa Anna Armory on Saturday, November 14, 2009, for the annual Lord’s Acre celebration. Members have been collecting, canning, gardening, and baking in anticipation of this event, and they hope to be able to share the bounty with each one of you on Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
There will be a Silent Auction with many prizes to bid on through the day, a Bake Sale with all kinds of delicious temptations, a Country Store filled with canned goodies fresh from the garden as well as some beautiful hand-made arts and crafts, and a Rummage Sale to cover all your other needs and wants. There will also be a Children’s Book Sale for the little ones.
There will be a meal of chili and stew with all the trimmings, served starting at 11:00 a.m. and continuing until 6:00 p.m., or until the pots are all empty. Donations will be accepted for the meal, and no one will be turned away. Please come and be a part of the fun and fellowship. We’ll see you there on November 14.

Randy is taking it to the streets!
11/3/2009
  If you haven't had the chance to catch Randy Turner forecasting the weather or anchoring the news on KRBC, you may see him on a bus in Abilene. Of course, by on the bus, we mean pictured on the side! KRBC's newest anchoring team can be seen across Abilene on public transportation like the bus above.

Coleman High School Student Council raises over $1,000 for West Texas Rehab
11/3/2009
The 9th Annual Trick or Treat for West Texas Rehab was a huge success. The event brought in $1389.49. The CHS student council would like to thank the community for their participation.

Community association recognizes Rockwood Veterans
11/3/2009
Submitted by Judi Bryan
ROCKWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
  On this special day we want to share our appreciation with the family and friends of these proud veterans who served their country for our freedom.
  We owe our gratitude to the following who once resided in the Rockwood community:
J.A. ASHMORE
GLENN BLACKWELL
HOWARD BLACKWELL
A.W.BOX
JOHN E. BOX
STEPHEN BRANNON
LAWRENCE JR. BRUSENHAN
FRANK BRYAN
LESTER BRYAN
TOM BRYAN
LAWRENCE CALDWELL
FENDER CARTER
JAMES L. CARTER
M.R. DICK CHEATMAN
JACK COOPER
VICTOR PETE COOPER
LUDY CRUTCHER
DAVID A. DAVIDSON
JOE CHARLES DEAL
ROLAN DEAL
DILLARD ELLIS
BOSS ESTES
ROBERT LEE ESTES
BUTLER FOWLER
T. A. GILL
F. M. GIPSON
LON GRAY
STANLEY GREGORY
EMORY LOID HALLFORD
MORRIS HARKEY
ROY R. HARKEY
ERNEST HEILMAN
JAMES L. HEILMAN
WARREN HOLLAND
J. B. JACKSON
GLENN W. JONES
ARTHUR KING
D. B. F. KNIGHT
CARROLL LOVELADY
DARWIN LOVELADY
GUY LOVELADY
HOWARD LOVELADY
FRANK McCREARY
JAKE McCREARY
JOE McCREARY
JOHN McCREARY
CLARENCE McMINN
FLOYD McMINN
GUY McMINN
HUBERT McMINN
EDWARD LEE McMILLAN
ELMER McSWANE
CHARLES BILLY MANESS
ULESS MANESS
ROBERT MOBLEY
WILLIAM M. MOORE
VICTOR PAYNE
WILLIAM D. REHM
JOHN RICHARDSON
HARVEY H. RUTHERFORD
JIM RUTHERFORD
ROBERT BOB RUTHERFORD
JAMES SLUDER
CAROL EUGENE SMITH
ROY SMITH
SAM STEWARD SMITH
WILLIAM W. STEVENSON
JAMES H. STEWARD
STEVE VALDEZ
WILLIAM D. WILLIAMS
W. G. WILLIAMS
EVAN WISE
JOE WISE
WILLIAM B. WRIGHT
REGINALD WRIGHT

GOD BLESS AMERICA
 

SANTA ANNA GROCERY HALLOWEEN CONTEST
11/3/2009
  The Santa Anna Grocery Store held a very successful Halloween costume contest on Halloween night. There were 84 contestants and all really cute. There was one First Place winner and a tie for Second Place.
  The First Place winner was Jessica Haley. The two who tied for Second Place were Jett Jones and Luke Kerr.
  There were several whom we felt were Honorable Mention. Emily Milward, Karlee Bradley, Kaydenece Strickland, Jennifer Denis, and Neeley Bradley.
  This was a first for Santa Anna Grocery and certainly a first for the judge, Lois Harper. Photographers were Vic and Martin. Everyone had a great time coming and showing off their children. Hopefully this will just be the first of many years to come for the Santa Anna Grocery Store and its owner Vick Kysor. It is always really nice to see a turn out with support from the people in town and the store. It was a lot of fun seeing the faces of each participant and their little sacks open for the goodies that were given each child.

Close call at the High Rise
11/2/2009
A car left running by its owner oddly zipped backwards in reverse and found itself stuck halfway on the sidewalk and halfway on Commercial Avenue. There was a young lady in the car. However, she was reportedly buckled in her seat when onlookers rushed to the scene. No one was hurt in the accident. The car suffered some damage, but drove away from the scene.

Heart of Texas Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will hold its next meeting on Monday, November 9
11/2/2009
  The Heart of Texas Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas will hold its next meeting on Monday, November 9, in the Striegler Military Complex at the Heart of Texas Historical Museum. The meeting will begin at 3:00 PM and is open to the public.
  After the business meeting, a program will be presented by Shelly Perkins about the Mission Santa Cruz de San Saba and Real Presidio de San Saba, which, ironically, are located in Menard County near the town of Menard. At its peak, from 1757 to 1768, the Mission and Presidio were occupied by 300 Mexican soldiers and their families, and were the largest in the Mexican State of Coahilla. There are still remnants of the presidio (fort), which are open to the public at no charge. Several excavations under the guidance of the Anthropology Department of Texas Tech University have been completed there in the last several years. It was only during these excavations that the location and remains of the Mission were found. In 1831, Jim Bowie, who died in the battle at The Alamo, was trying to reach the ruins of the presidio, when attacked by mostly Comanche Indians. His name can still be seen carved in the stones of the presidio – spelled, “Bouie”
  During the Month of November, the DRT also reminds us to honor Stephen F. Austin, who was born in 1793 in the state of Virginia. He died in Columbia, Texas on December 27, 1836, while serving as Secretary of State for the Republic of Texas. Our capitol city, Austin, is named in honor of him.
  The DRT welcomes visitors and inquiries about the chapter. Associate memberships are available. Additional information is available from the president, Sharon Purcell, at 597-2887 in Brady, and from the registrar, Jerry Wilkinson, of Rochelle, at 243-5344.
  Contact: Shelly Perkins, Historian  325-597-2565

Rep. Conaway to Hold Telephone Town Hall Meeting  Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Central!
11/2/2009
Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3rd from 5:30-6:30 pm Central, I will be hosting a Telephone Town Hall meeting to discuss Speaker Pelosi's 1,990 page government takeover of our health care system as well as other pressing issues. If you live in District 11 and would like to participate, dial 877-229-8493 at 5:30 p.m. Central and use the passcode 13347.

As always, I encourage you to check out my website and blog for the latest updates as to what is happening in Washington.

I look forward to visiting with everyone tomorrow. -Mike

CITY OF COLEMAN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
11/2/2009
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2009, 5:00 P.M., Coleman City Hall, 200 W. Liveoak, Coleman, Texas
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council will consider approval of minutes from the regular meeting held on Thursday, October 15, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECOGNITION OF STAFF:
Mickey Salas – 10 years
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING (S):
1. Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of allowing comments and questions from citizens related to planned improvements in the City’s water system including a new supply line from Hords Creek Lake to the city’s water treatment plant. One of the purposes of this hearing is to discuss the potential environmental impacts of the project and alternatives to it. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE)
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will receive the Quarterly Occupancy Tax report from the Chamber of Commerce. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
2. Council will consider Resolution 09-09 authorizing the City manager to pursue the Energy Efficiency and conservation Block Grant available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as administered by the State Energy Conservation Office. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
3. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with Jacob and Martin, LTD to conduct an energy survey, the cost of which shall not exceed $5,000. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
4. Council will consider approving a contract for assessment and collection services from the Coleman county Tax Appraisal District. Council my take any action deemed necessary.
5. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign Resolution 09-10 allowing for the placement of nominee(s) for the Coleman County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
6. Council will consider authorizing the City Secretary to advertise for sealed bids on 72 large round bales of coastal hay from the city sewer farm. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
7. Council will consider a recommendation from the Coleman EDC Board of Directors for a replacement to serve in the board position recently vacated by the resignation of Randy Turner. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
8. Council will consider, on the first reading, Ordinance No. 1108 amending Ordinance No. 384 prohibiting the operating of skateboards, roller skates, bicycles and other similar devices on the sidewalks in specified business districts within the City of Coleman. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:

ATTENTION ALL FFA MEMBERS/PARENTS
11/2/2009
  MEAT SALE DELIVERY TIME IS HERE!!
  The kids did a GREAT job selling this year and we would like to thank you for helping them with this fundraiser!!! The FFA Meat Sale Fundraiser Products will be delivered to the school on Tuesday, November 3. They will be available for you/your student to pick them up beginning at 12:00 that day. You may come by the Ag Shop anytime that afternoon. We will be here until 6:00. Please realize that these products will need to be delivered to the customers who ordered them that day or you will need to find freezer space to keep the product cold. After you make sure all their products are there they can sign them out and take them.
  If you have any questions, please contact the Ag Department!
Becky Goodwin and Tony Beggs, Ag Science Teachers
325-625-2156, Ext. 208

4th and 5th Graders Compete in Shoot for the Stars basketball
11/2/2009
  Coleman Elementary 4th and 5th grade teachers and students competed against each other in a Shoot for the Stars basketball challenge. This was part of red ribbon week to encourage the kids to stay drug-free. The 5th grade winners were Mrs. Cohea’s Leaping Lizards.

  Top row l to r - Gavin Berry, Zachary Mason, Grace Johnson, Alex Doyle, Skylar Burfield, Samantha LeValley, Guy Watts, Cayden Steffey, Baylee Culwell, and Jennifer Jimenez.
Bottom row l to r - Jordan Nall, Riley Harris, Mrs. Cohea, Russell Watson, Malia Bates, Madison Roberts, Zane Rosales, Robert Balderas, and Tommy Croft.
  The 4th grade winners were Mrs. Justiss’ Pouncing Panthers (picture coming): JV Valdez, Xavier Nunez, Mrs. Justiss, Brijonae Morris, Lillian Milligan, Austin Rosales, and Joey Amador, Sierra Rhodes, Haile Phares, Devonte Roberson Madison Brudney, Devin Taylor, Madison Russell, Casey Bledsoe, Charlie Crockett.

B.I.P.S...We’re Back
11/2/2009
Bluecats In Process, Ages: Kinder – 6th grade.
For More Information please call Kourtney Johnson at 806-470-5944 or Mickey Holloway at 325-214-0534

First Saturday Gospel Sing
11/2/2009
November 7, 2009
First Saturday Gospel Sing
Trinity United Methodist Church
6:00 pm
1600 S. Concho
Come and fellowship in song.
Individuals and groups please don't wait to be asked.
All styles of gospel welcome.
Call Carla Billings for more info 625-5302.

SANTA ANNA CEMETERY RECEIVES HISTORIC TEXAS CEMETERY DESIGNATION
11/2/2009
  Santa Anna, Texas — The Texas Historical Commission (THC) recently designated the Santa Anna Cemetery as a Historic Texas Cemetery. The distinction means the cemetery has been legally recorded through the THC’s Historic Texas Cemetery Program, an important step in ensuring its preservation.
  This designation is reserved for cemeteries that are at least 50 years old and documented through the Historic Texas Cemeteries process to record their historic association and significance.
  A dedication ceremony to commemorate this historic designation will be held at the monthly meeting of the Coleman County Historical Commission at 7:00PM on Thursday November 5th at The Feed Store on the corner of North 1st Street and Wallis Avenue.
  “This designation is a tool that will increase public awareness of these important cultural resources,” said Larry Oaks, executive director of the THC.   “Knowledge and education are among the best ways to guarantee the preservation of a historic cemetery.”
  Coleman County Historical Commission Chairman, Tex Wright, added “This is something that we needed in the community.”
  Cemeteries hold valuable historic information and they are often the last reminders of early settlements’ historical events, religious beliefs, lifestyles and genealogy. While the Historic Texas Cemetery designation encourages cemetery preservation, it cannot guarantee that a historic cemetery will avoid destruction. Threats to historic cemeteries include urban expansion and development, vandalism, grazing animals and long-term deterioration from weather and uncontrolled vegetation.
  The THC developed the Historic Texas Cemetery designation to address the destruction of historic cemeteries and the illegal removal of cemetery fixtures. Any individual or organization is eligible to submit an application for this designation.
  For additional information regarding Historic Texas Cemetery designation, or to receive an application, contact Annette Bethke of the THC’s History Programs Division at 512/463-1305 or annette.bethke@thc.state.tx.us. To find out more about historic cemetery preservation visit the THC’s web site at www.thc.state.tx.us.

USDA Rural Development
11/2/2009
Rural Energy for America Program
  The Section 9007 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) through USDA Rural Development offers competitive grant, guaranteed loans and combination grant/guaranteed loans to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses purchase and install renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements in rural areas.
  Renewable Energy and energy efficiency systems provide a significant opportunity for rural economic development and growth. Renewable energy is energy derived from wind, solar, biomass, or geothermal source; or hydrogen derived from biomass or water using wind, solar, biomass or geothermal energy sources.
  Energy efficiency improvements are a tool for increasing farm or business productivity while reducing costs. Projects may include retrofitting lighting or insulation, or purchasing or replacing equipment with more efficient units in existing facilities or new replacement facilities. Some examples of energy efficiency projects include: grain dryer replacement, irrigation systems, poultry house improvements, and dairies. The program may not be used for residential purposes.
 Information about all of our energy programs and application resources can be found under the “Energy” tab at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/tx/bp.htm
  For additional information contact USDA Rural Development in Abilene at:
4400 Buffalo Gap Rd, Suite 4150
Abilene, TX 79606
Phone: 325-690-6162 ext 4
Or email: Larry.Clements@tx.usda.gov

Animals, Ninjas, Princesses… Oh My! Trick-or-Treating Downtown a Success
by Christine Flynn
11/2/2009
  On Friday afternoon a hundred enthusiastic kids were gathered in downtown Coleman to trick-or-treat at local businesses. The afternoon was not only successful but the weather was perfect for the many different costumes. From fuzzy animals to storybook characters each kid seemed so proud to show off their costumes. The Coleman Business Association organized their annual kids’ costume contest in front of the gazebo downtown next to the Humane Society’s own pet costume contest.
  Many parents expressed their enjoyment to take their kids trick-or-treating in a safe environment alongside other parents and the convenience was also a bonus. It seems that each year fewer children are out on Halloween night, which leads to more porch lights off in the neighborhoods. Times have changed as most of us can recall going out on our own and coming back with a sack full of goodies.
  Not only was the afternoon enjoyable for the kids but the adults and businesses also took pleasure in seeing all the smiling faces. It was great to see the community come out to participate and there is already discussion for next year’s event.
  Each contest winner was recognized with a ribbon. If you are a winner and were not able to stay for your ribbon, please come by Wise X-Press. The kids’ costume contest winners are the following:
Best Storybook Character-Callie Strickland as Raggedy Ann
Originality-Andre Madrigal as Dr. Atwood
Best Animal-Levi Dunlap as a horse
Best Duo-Deane and Alana Young as the Princess and the Knight
Scariest-Jeffrey Edington as the Swamp Monster
Best Monster-Tyler Ransberger as the Werewolf
Best Action Hero-Paul Rosales as the Blue Power Ranger

County Commissioners Met to Deliberate Next Steps
By Christine Flynn
11/2/2009
  The Commissioner’s Court met Friday morning to discuss matters for approval and next steps. The highlights from the meeting included approval of an equipment bid, a change in the monthly meeting schedule, and a new candidate for the Coleman County Tax Appraisal District board member was announced. The focal point of the meeting was the deliberation on the flood prevention program for Coleman County as previously introduced at the last Commissioner’s Court.
  During the last few weeks, the Commissioners met with Jim Hudson from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to survey a few sites to be familiar with the work at hand. In order to be awarded a $336,000 grant, the county must complete approximately $34,000 worth of in-kind work. The Commissioners focused on formulating a plan and next steps. Hudson brought the reimbursement rate list given to him which agreed by all was misleading. Each activity considered for the in-kind work is worth a specified rate. The court expressed their need for clarification before beginning on the first project. Hudson and Jerry Allen on the board for the Central Colorado Soil and Water Conservation District Service also desired a more concrete set of guidelines. Hudson and Allen agreed to gather more information and there will be another discussion at the next meeting.
  The next objective to be considered for approval was presented by Commissioner Billy Don McCrary and Warren Cat representative from Abilene for a used track loader for precinct 2. The bid approved was for a 2005 model with new parts, a trade-in, and 2 year warranty for $71,000.
  Judge Jimmie Hobbs is stepping down as a board member of the Coleman County Tax Appraisal District. The Court nominated Mike Stephenson as the next representative and he accepted.
  The Court also decided to change the schedule of their bi-monthly meeting to better suit the monthly payment schedule of bills. Effective immediately the Court will meet the second and fourth Monday of each month. Therefore, the next meeting is scheduled for the November 9th at 9:00AM.
  Lastly, Susan Jacobs from the West Central Texas Council of Governments visited to introduce the Court to equipment and software that can help them produce signs for their precincts.
  The meeting adjourned with approval of bills for payment.

Coleman County Historical Commission will meet on Thursday Nov. 5  
11/2/2009
The Coleman County Historical Commission will meet on Thursday Nov. 5, 2009 at 7:00PM at the Feed Store in Santa Anna. (Corner of 1st St and Wallis Ave).
  We will have a short business meeting as mandated by our charter. After the business meeting, we will welcome James Pelton and the folks from the Santa Anna Cemetery Assn. Getting the Historic Cemetery designation is a boost to the CCHC, Santa Anna, and Coleman County.
  We welcome all media members, guests interested in the history of the area, and all members. Due to the necessary business meeting, we need all board members to be present. This program will be held at "The Feed Store" in Downtown Santa Anna.
Tex Wright
CCHC Chairman

Every dog has their Halloween!
11/2/2009
The 1st place winner of the Halloween Dog Costume contest at the downtown Trick or Treat evening was Decker, a cowboy Dachshund. He is shown with his owner Betty Watson and her nephew Kash Wood. Second place went to pirate Ranger, shown by Jesse and Kelli Loyd. Third place was taken by a dragonfly Corgi shown by her owner Arena Turner. Thanks to all who participated. It was fun.

Two Coleman Students Compete at Whiz-Bang Shoot
11/2/2009
Brent Ogden and Jansen Merrill competed in the 2009 “Whiz-Bang” Championship shoot on Saturday, October 31 in San Antonio, Texas. Jansen placed 3rd and was awarded a lifetime membership to the National Sporting Clays Association, and a pair of Prato Shooting glasses. Brent placed 4th and received a pair of NYX shooting glasses and a custom shooting bag. All shooters who qualified for the competition received 5 cases of shotgun shells, a shooting vest, a duffle bag with various prizes, and a certificate for $750 worth of gun fitting services. Jansen also won a trap machine in a raffle valued at $800.00 for the Coleman County 4-H Shotgun Club. The shoot was sponsored by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and prizes of over $30,000 were awarded to shooters and their clubs.