Coleman Chronicle & Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 137, No. 17, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Page: 11 of 12
This newspaper is part of the collection entitled: Coleman County Newspaper Collection and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the Coleman Public Library.
- Highlighting
- Highlighting On/Off
- Color:
- Adjust Image
- Rotate Left
- Rotate Right
- Brightness, Contrast, etc. (Experimental)
- Cropping Tool
- Download Sizes
- Preview all sizes/dimensions or...
- Download Thumbnail
- Download Small
- Download Medium
- Download Large
- High Resolution Files
- IIIF Image JSON
- IIIF Image URL
- Accessibility
- View Extracted Text
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
REGIONAL
COLEMAN CHRONICLE & DV, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 11
Talpa Talk
-South Coleman County News-
...including Voss, Gouldbusk, Leaday, Etc
Coleman County Business Directory
k-
Badthoe, Dozer, & Excavation Service
HILLCREST CHURCH OF CHRIST
Christian Book Store
Paul Hayes, Minister
Insurance claims welcome.
325-636-4542 • www.bigosbbq.com
-
BABER WELDING
“Doing business without advertising is like
winking at a girl in the dark. You know what
you are doing, but nobody else does.”
- Steuart Henderson Britt
Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
cell: (325) 456-1894
shop: (325) 625-4314
A Christ centered store:
Books, Bibles, CDs & DVDs, Scripture Text Cards, Beautiful Gifts
204 W. Pecan
Coleman, TX
325-625-4128
The annual Glen Cove Cemetery As-
sociation workday and meeting will be
held Saturday, May 5. the business
meeting will begin at 11:30. This is a
time when families come in to spend
time working their respective family
graves and catch up on visiting and
reminiscing. Feel free to come join us.
Most folks show up about 10.
After the business meeting, there
will be a potluck, covered dish lunch
304 State Hwy 153 (PO Box 295)
Coleman, TX 76834
Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Ribeyes after 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
Sam Kemp, Owner
612 Santa Anna Ave.
Coleman, TX 76834
Brush Conlnol, Grub &
Rake, Trailer & Plow Repair
218 Lackland St. • Coleman
325-625-3642
Monday - Friday
9:30AM -4:00PM
Megan L. Muscianes
Agent
Muscianes Insurance Agency
1819 S. Commercial Ave
Coleman, TX 76834
Tel 325.625.2234
Fax 325.625.4609
Himuscranes@fa rrnersagent.com
Ucense 2009836
Free Estimates References • Over 40 years experience
KYLE WOOD
325-625-5803—Coleman
kwoodroofing@hotmail.com
OLIVIA DE LOS SANTOS
Contributing Columnist
BY TALPA BOB
Contributing Writer
FARMERS
INSURANCE
* City Council highlights
Con’t from Page 4
* James Rufus Evans
Con’t from Page 6
WOOD ROOFING
Specializing in
Metal Roofing & Composition Shingles &
Roof Repair
yaliiKi.nim.
son between any of the cities on any
of the aspects, as each city serves its
citizens differently.
Councilwoman Hetzel’s primary line
of questioning centered on how best to
use the report’s findings to bring about
cost-savings and efficiencies within
the Coleman budget and staffing level,
while remarking that “the report de-
fends the status quo in every area”.
Mr. Martinez emphasized in his reply
the need to find process efficiencies
to allow city employees to accomplish
more within current staffing levels.
In the surprise of the night, Mr.
Martinez walked through the Coleman
Fire Department, with its 5 employees
and a Chief, in comparison to the oth-
er cities in the study, reporting that
Coleman’s staffing and equipment lev-
els had earned for the City a “3 ISO”
rating for insurance purposes, saving
citizens hundreds and in some cases
thousands of dollars in annual Hom-
eowner Insurance premiums. “Bang
for the buck” was the catchphrase
for this presentation, as Mr. Martinez
emphasized that as the real takeaway
finding, and Mayor Sloan happily re-
ceiving the Insurance information,
remarking that this was the kind of
thing the City provided as value to its
citizens, but which ought to be more
widely known.
Councilman Sides moved to approve
the Report, Mrs. Hetzel seconded, and
Council unanimously approve the mo-
tion, “at 7:45” as Mayor Sloan empha-
sized in his official capacity.
Council and Mr Martinez then moved
on to Item 3, “regarding the report on
available structures which will need to
be struck off to the City by the other
taxing entities” but an arduous legal
to where I was and left his flashing
lights on. He was much more ef-
fective than just me waving at the
drivers. Never will understand why
when they can see thick smoke and
lights flashing ahead they just keep
their foot on the gas. I turned and
headed back to Talpa and met the
Talpa Fire truck headed in to help. I
don’t think there was much damage
and the fire was mostly confined to
that draw. If it had gotten out in the
open it would probably have beat me
back to Talpa.
Our new neighbors, John and Nan-
cy Moroni, from Louisiana are here.
They are just about finished with the
house remodeling. The patio is now
enclosed with screen wire and corru-
gated tin sheets. Should be comfort-
able to sit out and enjoy the evening
without the mosquitoes driving you
crazy.
John and Nancy’s daughter and her
husband are scheduled to make it out
here for a visit. They are Montana
and Daniel Atkinson. They have two
dogs, Inez and Knox. They were out
in the back yard running around but
never saw that the double wide gate
was open and just did their business
and went back under the patio.
So it goes in our quiet little corner
of Coleman County.
owned the land, for a period not to
exceed twenty years. See more Info;
Texas Forts, & FndAGrave.com. Obit
information by Robert Fowler. Fag#
44572833. There are now 60 CSA
Vets found in the Coleman Cemetery.
James R. Evans, father William
George Evans and mother Susan
James Owen they had 11 sons and
2 daughters that grew to adulthood,
James R. was born number seven.
Annual Glen Cove Cemetery
workday & meeting
of the neighbors had to be airlifted to
Abilene. He is doing okay now.
J.D. Steward lead us in the service
and Sunday school at Voss Baptist on
Sunday. He does a good service and
brings us an informative study. J.D.
told us that our marriage conference
helped save a marriage and helped
another couple make an important
decision on their future plans. This
made all the conference worth doing
- the talk is that they would look for-
ward to another.
A bit of news from the “Mayor” of
Voss: Our park and pavilion is open
for anybody that want to have a
meeting, lunch, or cook out. There is
no restrooms but the but, the view
of the valley and bluebonnets is well
worth stopping by. Next to the park
is the Old Red & White building -
the wind and age has taken a toll
on the building. The sheet metal has
been pulled back on the roof, if you
should want to stop by and take pic-
tures. Be aware, rattlesnakes have
been seen outside the building. Our
neighbor goes over there and he has
killed those he saw. Of course, rat-
tlesnakes of any kind of snakes can
be anywhere. First keep an eye out
for them. Tidbits from the mayor.
The post was originally named Fort
Riley in honor of the commanding of-
ficer of the First Infantry, but on July
15, 1852, at Riley’s request, it was re-
named in honor of Maj. John B. Clark,
a deceased officer who had served in
the Mexican War.
A formal military lease for Fort Clark
was made on July 30, 1852, when Lt.
Col. D. C. Tompkins signed an agree-
ment with Samuel A. Maverick, who
process must be followed and so no
action can be taken at the moment on
this Item.
Resolutions 18-08 and 18-09 were
both unanimously approved after a
presentation by Kim Little, Executive
Director of the Type 4-A CEDC and the
4-B CCC, regarding certain proposed
expenditures by the 4-B CCC. The
Mayor’s 5 proposed names to serve on
the “Engineering Selection Committee”
for the new Coleman Municipal Airport
Project were accepted and unanimous-
ly approved by Council. Those select-
ed were Randy Long, Mr. Catoe, Mrs.
Hetzel, Eric Elkin, and Cecil Day. Mr.
Catoe was also unanimously approved
as the City’s authorized representa-
tive for the Coleman Municipal Airport
Improvement Project, and “New Busi-
ness” was concluded with unanimous
Council approval to convene only one
meeting in May 2018.
Council then broke into Executive
Session to discuss the items listed in
that portion of the agenda, and re-
turned about 90 minutes later to move
and approve “Ordinance No. 1190 on
first reading authorizing the Type A
Coleman EDC, Inc. to undertake any
project that a Type B economic devel-
opment corporation may undertake
under Chapter 505 of the Texas Local
Government Code,” again unanimous-
ly-
Councilman Sides then moved “that
we go home”, and the meeting ad-
journed at 10:40 PM, or “nearly to-
morrow” as an audience member was
overheard to wryly observe, demon-
strating to those assembled that noth-
ing on God’s green earth is truly inter-
minable.
Hi Guys,
Here in the valley we had a brief
shower on Saturday morning, but
the wind took care of the moisture.
Sunday was col and not as windy.
Last week was busy, dentist on Mon-
day afternoon and dermatologist pm
Friday. On Thursday, late afternoon,
some members of North Coleman
Baptist Church came out to Voss
Baptist Church and joined hands to
pray for our church and others that
need prayers. Richard Thrognorton
met with them. The members have
gone to visit and pray to the church
in town also. We appreciate them and
also pray for what they are doing.
Sever members of Rickey George’s
classmates met in Coleman where
he was buried on Wednesday. Rickey
was older than me in school but he
was a good student and by reading
all he did in his life, he left a good
legacy. After the service classmates
met at Hidalgos for a meal and visi-
tation. Sunday night about 10 p.m.
several neighbors heard a helicopter
over the Voss skies. It seems that one
8 MmeetatXU
“Everything Coleman County Since 1881
Hello to All:
It has been a quiet week out here.
That is, after the wind dies down
some. Didn’t think the wind was
ever gonna stop.
I ran out of ways to say that “it sure
is dry out here” and “ the wind sure
does blow a lot”. Cleaned off the car-
port, again.
One of those days I got a call from
Linda Dye. Said she was on hwy. 67
headed East and said there was a
brush fire about 3 or 4 miles East of
Talpa. I found my number for Mike
Priddy, the head of the Talpa Volun-
tary Fire Dept, and he said that he
was out of pocket but would make
a few calls and see of he could get
some help. The wind was blowing
from East to West about 25 mph with
gusts 35 mph or up. That wouldn’t
take long to get to Talpa. About a
mile past the old horse auction place
I could see the smoke. Got up clos-
er and could see three or four cars
with flashing lights and the Valera
Fire truck down in a draw. I stopped
about a % mile from the fire and got
out and waved at the 18 wheelers
to shut it down. After 5 or 10 min-
utes a Coleman Sheriff car pulled up
(YOUR AD]
IHEREJ
Big 0’S
RESTAURANT
101511 US Highway 67
Valera, Texas
pestMunters
PEST CONTROL SERVICES
Bobby Pritchard 254-396-0869
Owner PO BOX 125
wrww,pcsthiinters,net Santa Anna, TX 76878
on the grounds. Feel free to bring ta-
bles and chairs for enjoyment and fel-
lowship. Paper goods, eating utensils
and drinks (tea, coffee, and water) will
be furnished.
This event is held each year on the
first Saturday in May, rain or shine.
For additional information or to make
a contribution to the cemetery, con-
tact Scott or Myrtie Beaver at 325-
636-4356.
i'v
S
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
Coleman Chronicle & Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 137, No. 17, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 25, 2018, newspaper, April 25, 2018; Coleman, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1175113/m1/11/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Coleman Public Library.