NEWS:  Jail Replica, 2002, Coke County, TX

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Submitted by Mary Love Berryman - marylove@tyler.net
4 March 2002
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The Observer/Enterprise, 8 February 2002, Robert Lee, TX

Jail Replica Will be Used to Raise Funds

On February 14, 5:00 p.m at the old Coke County Jail, Mr. Ted Disko 
will present a carved replica of the jail to be used to raise funds
for the renovation of the building.

Mr. Disko will be featured on the television program Country Reporter
for his caarved sculptures of old, historic buildings.  He will also
appear in the Standard Times next week in an article on his works.
Mr. and Mrs. Disko had a booth at the Arts and Crafts Fair last week
in San Angelo.  Anyone fortunate enough to have seen his work would 
be impressed with the authenticity in design and color.  Mr. Disko
has carved many of the most famous and beautiful courthouses in 
Texas.  He has also made replicas of historic missions in San Antonio.
Several people have commissioned Mr. Disko to make replicas of the
churches where their weddings were held.

The recent article of the old jail which appeaared in the San Angelo
Standard Times made Mr. Disko interested in the Coke County Jail.  He
made a trip to Robert Lee to see the jail and then did some research
at the West Texas Collection at Angelo State College Library.

Following Thursday's presentation, the replica sculpture will be on 
display at several locations around the County.  The Coke County
Historical Commission will determine at a later date how best to 
use the replica to raise funds for the jail renovation.

All Coke County citizens who wish to see the restoration of the jail
move forward are invited to this presentation.  Citizen participation
in this presentation is a way to think Mr. Disko for his interest and
gift.

A Meeting will be held following the presentation to determine how 
best to go about emptying the building and storing the artifacts until
restoration is completed.  A sign-up sheet for membership in the Coke
County Historical Commission will be available.

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The Observer/Enterprise, 15 February 2002, Robert Lee, TX

The Coke County Historical Association will meet at 5:00 pm, Thursday,
February 14, at the Old Jail for the presentation by Mr. Ted Disko of
a carved replica of the old jail.  The carved replica will be used to
raise money needed to restore the building.  Mr. Disko's gift is a
generous one given in the interest of saving the old jail.  The 
replica will be on display in several buildings in the County.  A
ticket sale and drawing will occur at a later date.

A short meeting will follow the presentation.  A tour of the old jail 
and a discussion of its future will be held.  A call for volunteers 
to help with this project is being made.  A plan will be formulated
to proceed with the restoration.  Support is needed in this endeavor.
Volunteers will be the mainstay of the program.

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