The Chamber of Commerce Banquet

A good crowd, good food catered by Bama's House, and a number of awards highlighted the Annual Chamber Banquet this past Saturday evening at the Civic Center. 

State Representative Charles Perry (left) along with Denise Farmer (right) present Mona Crockett with the Colorado ISD Educator of the Year award.

 

Charles Perry, along with Loraine Superintendant Travis Edwards, presented Julie Sanchez with the Loraine ISD Educator of the Year award.

 

Westbrook Principal Cassie Petty (right) along with Charles Perry make the Westbrook ISD Educator of the Year award to Caroline Redwine at the banquet.

 

The Agriculture Award went to Manuel Munoz and Family, presented by Rep. Charles Perry and Bobby Lemons.

 

 

Ed Blake and Rep. Charles Perry presented Bobby and June Kimmel with the Citizens of the Year at the Chamber Banquet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retired School Personnel Holds Annual Luncheon

A luncheon was held yesterday at Colorado Middle School, hosted by Principal Mark Merrell and students. 

 

CMS Principal Mark Merrell presents Hollis Gainey a 66 year old trophy!

 

Janet Mayo presents a token of appreciation to Mark Merrell.

 

Former CISD Superintendent Jim White attended the luncheon and apparently enjoyed the BBQ!

 

Frances Godwin (center) long-time librarian at CHS, attended the festivities and is shown here with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Dennis (left) and Phil Anderson and daughter Ginger (right).

Lions Club Meeting

 

Dovie Brownfield was recognized for being a 20 year member of the Lions Club and was also the first woman president of the club.

Police Chief Luis Aguilar was the special guest at the Lions Club meeting.

Congressman Mike Conaway speaks at Lions Club

Congressman Mike Conaway was the special guest speaker at Friday's Lions Club meeting.

 

Police Chief Luis Aguilar is sworn in as a new member of the Lions Club!

 

The Congressman is welcomed by Lions Club members Robert Brookshear, Mike Ratliff and Dr. Dan Scott.

 

Dr. Dan Scott and Congressman Conway in discussion.

Westbrook Stock Show

Another successful Stock Show goes down in the books at Westbrook! 

 

The new Ag Barns ready for the show!

 

Good support from parents and friends.

 

Ag Teacher David Bray welcome everyone to the Stock Show!

 

It's show time!

Keith Hiser speaks on Agriculture at Lions Club

Keith Hiser, Farm Service Director, talks over the Farm programs with Lion Club member Robert Brookshear. Hiser addressed the Lions club at a recent meeting.

Jim's latest book is now in stock!

The C.C. Riders Car Club helps Toys for Tots!

The C.C. Riders Car club was busy Saturday with a car show held on the lot of Family Dollar.  They grilled hot dogs and spectators were allowed to vote for their favorite cars for  $1.00.  They purchased bicycles also and those were given to the Kiwanniannes to help with their Annual Toys for Tots campaign.

 

C.C. Riders Car Club members with Scott Free.

 

 

A line of shiny new bicycles!

 

Charles Goodlett shows off his 1967 Mustang.

 

Beautiful cars on display.

The Festival of Trees

The Chamber again sponsored the Festival of Trees in the Railhead Building on Saturday with various organizations decorating the trees for the public to view.

 

This unique tree and Christmas scene was designed by Mary Smith of What's In Store.

 

The Relay for Life also decorated a beautiful tree.

 

Hope Daycare has presents under their tree!

Fuller Foods holds Annual Employee Christmas party

It's safe to say that a good time was had by all at the Annual Fullers Christmas party, held Saturday night at the Civic Center in Colorado City.  All the employees enjoyed a great meal catered by Bama's House and gifts were given out to the staff and employees. 

 Rick sure enjoyed dessert!

 

Judy Honeycutt visits with one of the insurance reps of Fuller Foods.

 

Rick takes time to thank all of the employees for their hard work.

 

The Grand prize offered at the party was this Budweiser display.

Colorado City VFD holds their Annual Christmas Party

It was a night filled with friends, good food, awards and Santa Claus as the Colorado City VFD gathered at the Civic Center for their annual Christmas celebration.

 

The new Chief of Police was on hand for the party!

 

Chow hounds, David Stubblefield, Tom Carlock and Rufino Martinez dig in!

 

 

The special guest speaker for the night was City Manager David Hoover.

 

 

Last year's Fireman of the Year, Dustin Cox,  introduced this year's recipient.

 

 

Congratulations to Erick Roberson, named 2013 Fireman of the Year!

 

Special surprise guest was Santa Claus!

 

All the kids lined up to get a chance to tell Santa their Christmas wishes

 

Police Lt. John Bivens,his wife Halie and their daughter Graceyn get ready to meet Santa!

 

 

Assistant Fire Chief Tom Carlock proves your never too old to believe!!