The Coleman Democrat-Voice (Coleman, Tex.), Vol. 103, No. 37, Ed. 1 Tuesday, January 24, 1984 Page: 1 of 16
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Volume 103
No. 87
14 Pages-2 Sections !
Coleman, Texas, Jan. 24,1984
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DISTRICT 8-AAA FIRST HALF CAGE CHAMPS ore
the 1983-84 Coleman Bluecats, pictured above.
Members of this year's squad include, front
row, left to right: Cameron Norris, Paul Bakdr,
Speedy Holloway, Keith Neal, manager Roger
Martinez; bock row: Assistant Coach Ray
Findley, Michael Childress, Montie Southern,
Vince Hubbard, David May, McCord Wilson and
Head Coach Jack Baucom. Not present at
picture time was Brian Dieterich. The Cats were
undefeated in first half 8-AAA play at 5-0, are
17-5 overall and are currently on an eight-game
winning streak. The local cagers travel to
Burnet tonight to open second half district play.
THE 1983-84 BLUE KATT VARSITY TEAM were
runners-up during the District 8-AAA first half
race at 4-1 and are currently enjoying a 14-4
season. Members of the squad include, front
row, left to right: Becky Dalton, Lorrie Warrick,
Gloria Seballos, Gwen Brown, mq^ager LeAnn
Habiger; back row: Assistant Coach Jimmy
Taylor, Cristy Isenhower, Cathy Caldwell,
Melisha Mason, Kim Wright, Risa Willard, Jeani
Baker and Head Coach Barbara Cox. The Katts
open second half play tonight in Burnet. (Staff
Photo)
Race In Precinct
One Has Developed
A race has developed for the
Precinct One County Commissioner
post, with the announcement yes-
terday by 0. V. (Cotton) Curry that
he is a candidate. Earlier incumbent
Jack Strickland has filed his candi-
dacy for re-election.
Curry of Route 1, Santa Anna,
was a candidate for the office eight
years ago. His statement to the
voters will appear at a later date.
Large County
Delegation To
Houston Show
Coleman County will have a large
delegation of 4-H and FFA exhibi-
tors and parents at the 1984
Houston Livestock Show, opening
February 18.
Exhibitors include Jim Bob Bar
ker. Mike Barker. Kathy Bur
roughs. Jim Caldwell. Shea Connel
ly. Duwayne Hunter, Scott Hunter,
Kelly Jeffreys, Montie Southern.
Butch Street, Lance Taylor, Teffi
Taylor. ChrisjWeadock, John Mark
Weatherred, Alissa Flynn, Less-
Gasstot, Heath Hemphill, Jena Mill
er. Shawn. Miller, Wade Miller,
Carrie Myers, Shaine Myers. Rachel
Phillips. Todd Vineyard. Alicia
White and Bradley Wise.
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O V [Cotton] CURRY
Cheese, Butter
Reg. At Talpa
Registration for cheese and but
ter at Talpa will end Wednesday,
January 25. Interested persons are
asked to contact Mrs. Don R. Davis,
at 365 3781.
Do a good deed and then forget
it -that way it will be remembered
for a long, long time.
Nutria Problem
At Lake Coleman
In session Thursday afternoon,
members of the Coleman City
Council heard a report by City
Manager Roy McCorkle concerning
nutria problems at Lake Coleman
where they have damaged boat
docks and trees.
A rodent control specialist from
the state has been here to study the
problem and has made recommenda-
tions for the control of the nutria
which will be carried out in Feb-
ruary, weather permitting.
In other action the Council ap-
pointed Dr. Charles Fuller as City
Health Officer for the ensuing year.
The Council approved specifica-
tions and authorized advertisement
Horsemanship
Clinic Planned
County Extension Agent Kirby
Vanover announces plans for a
Kevin Stallings Horsemanship
Clinic on a paid basis to be held
here.
Fees are $125.00 for colt class,
$100.00 for horsemanship class and
$10.00 for spectators. A guarantee
of 20 riders Is required before the
clinic can be held, and a deposit of
$25.00 is required before Feb. 1.
The clinic is planned for February
6-10 at the Double C Arena.
Interested persons are invited to
contact Kirby Vanover, 625-4519;
Bub Miller, 625-5231; or Jack Horne,
6254206 for additional information.
Stephensons To
Move To Austin
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stephenson will
be moving to Austin Thursday of
this week, where he will be associa-
ted with Nash Phillips/Copus,
builders, realtors and developers.
He will be in the estimating division
which is headed by Brian Lott.
The Stephensons will be residing
at 11803 Lochridge St., Austin,
Texas 78758. They recently sold
their Coleman business, Coleman
Building Materials, to Mr. and Mrs.
David Skeltoo.
THICK AVD THIN
The fellow who determinedly
hangs on through thick and thin will
eventually live off the fat of the
land.
for bids for mineral lease on land
known as the City Sewer Farm,
containing approximately 104 acres.
Bids will be received February 2.
The Council also approved speci-
fications for advertising for bids for
repair of the 500,000 gallon water
storage tank in south Coleman. Bids
will be received at a special meeting
at 1:00 p.m. February 9.
McCORD WILSON
National Award
Received By
McCord Wilson
McCord Wilson, Coleman High
School junior, has been named a
1984 United States National Award
winner in chemistry by the United
States Achievement Academy.
McCord has a 94 average in
chemistry, and was nominated for
this award by his science teacher,
Barney Popnoe. The Academy
selects USAA winners upon the
exclusive recommendation of teach-
ers, coaches, counselors or other
school sponsors and upon the Stand-
ards of Selection set forth by the
Academy. Criteria for selection are
academic performance, interest and
aptitude, leadership qualities, re-
sponsibility. enthusiasm, motivation
to learn and improve, citizenship,
attitude and cooperative spirit, de-
pendability and recommendation
from a teacher or director.
In the past three years, McCord
has also been selected by this
Academy in the fields of Algebra I,
Spanish I, Geometry and Tennis. He
is a member of the National Honor
Society and Spanish Club.
His sports participation includes
two years, varsity basketball; foot-
ball '83, junior vanity quarterback;
and tennis doubles state champion
in '83. He qualified for state in
tennis doubles 1982, losing in the
opening round to the eventual
winners.
He is the son of Netta and
Henhell Wilson, and the grandson
of Mrs. J. B. McCord of Coleman and
Mrs. Grace Wilson of Gouldbusk.
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Welcome
Subscribers
Bill Drake, Coleman
Jocille Best, Clovis, N. M.
Opal Daniel, Novice
Chester McDaniel, Coleman
Mrs. Eddie Valicek. San Antonio
A. G. Crosby, Coleman
Richard Lee, Dallas
William Radle Jr., Eldorado
Ann Lisso, Coleman
Thomas M. Lqg. Cqlenjan^
Woodrow Wheeler. Odessa
Wayne Neff. Monahans
Peggy Parvin, Midlknd......-
Mrs. Ruth McKinney. Richardson
Kathleen Taylor, Doole
Brown wood Bulletin. Brown wood
Mrs.'Claud Ward. Concord. Calif.
* General Telephone Co., Brown wood
Lorene Woodruff. Coleman
Lida Mowefft Worth
Mary Jo Lovell. Kacnack
M. B. Kingsbery. Austin
Doug Gilder and Robert Beal
Gilder, Beal Get
Trapshoot Honors
Doug Gilder and Robert Beal
have been named to the 1984
Amateur Trapshooting Associa-
tion's All American Team. This
distinction is based on their 1983
performances - including their aver-
ages and major wins.
Doug was one of seven Sub-
Juniors from across the United
States and Canada to be named to
the Sub-Junior Team. A sub junior
is a shooter under the age of fifteen.
Requirements for the Sub Junior
team included a minimum of 2000
singles, YiOOO handicap, and 500
doubles targets - all shot in regis-
tered competition in at least two
states.
Doug's overall average was .8729.
This included 3600 singles with an
average of .9122; 2800 handicap
with an average of .8889; and 1600
doubles targets with an average of
.8175. He competed in 8 states
including Texas, Kansas, Arkansas,
{Continued on Page S-A1
Library Board Elects Officers
Three new members were added
and new officers elected by the
Coleman Public Library Advisory
Board when they met Tuesday,
January 17, in the conference room
at the library.
Outgoing chairman Shelly Taylor
welcomed the new members Eunice
King, Patty Eubank and Fr. Law
rence Cyr. Also retiring from the
board is Maurine Burroughs.
Officers elected are Clem Autry,
chairman; and Eunice King, vice
chairman. Gil Byrom will continue
as treasurer. Mrs. Taylor was given
a vote of thanks for her out
standing service to the library
during the four years she has served
on the board.
Librarian Edwina Justice report
ed statistics for December 1983 as
follows: circulation 1284, 26 Spanish
books checked out, 70 attended the
children's story hour, 10 persons
watched 2 film strips, 50 reference
questions were answered, and 23
films ordered.
Mrs. Justice reported that the
new copying machine has been
delivered. Copying is being offered
to the public for 15c letter size and
20c legal size sheets.
Prices of magazine racks were
reviewed, and Gil Byrom was ap-
pointed to check on having the racks
made locally.
Mrs. King reported that she will
give a program on how to use the
library for 5th grade students of
Mrs. Liz Golson. The students will
come to the library on Tuesday,
January 24.
Present for the meeting were
Shelly Taylor, Sue Mann, Gil By-
rom, Eunice King, Fr. Cyr, Patty
Eubank, and Edwina Justice. Mem
bers absent were Clem Autry and
Maynard Gaines.
Next meeting of the board will be
February 21, at 3 p.m. at the
library.
Four Are Now In
Precinct 3 Race
Candidates continue to pitch their
hat in the ring in the race for
Precinct Three County Commis-
sioner. Latest entry is Vernon Slate
of Gouldbusk, bringing the number
to four; et.
Earlier -incumbent Howard
Stephenson, Jerry Allen and Leon
Griffin announced their candidacy.
February 6 is filing deadline.
The Coleman newspapers are
currently publishing a political col
umn, listing candidates for the
various offices, carried as political
advertising.
BL&ieHMING
Age boasts an unsurpassed asset
over youth: The longer you live, the
more time you have to grow.
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VERNON SLATE
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