PART 2:
I am also looking for a coach to help in career paths/strategies and advise on 
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appropriate actions for specific situations that occur with certain individuals.
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For example:

A) Some negative entries on my last performance review were
non-specific and without supporting facts and hard to believe. Even
though the performance review was good overall, the negatives bother
me like hair down my neck after a haircut.
How do you appropriately respond and to whom?

B) Conversations were overheard between a supervisor and others where
supervisor reported that I said things that I never said.

C) One person was fired for alledgedly threatening this supervisor but
this account remains questionable after observing that supervisor is
constantly in conflict with:
1) auto insurance company (they cancelled the auto insurance for
failure to provide requested information),
2) appliance repair companies (they wanted payment for repair,
supervisor wanted it done free),
3) home repair companies (they did not paint an area on the roof the
right color so threatened to get the local news people out there),
4) finance companies (they charged  interest because the 6 mos same as
cash payoff time was missed because the mail was late, resulting in
refusal to pay)
5) Video rental put a hold on account because 1 movie did not make it
back to them. Claimed it was lost in the mail and refused
responsibility.

The majority of conversations with the supervisor are regarding
activites mentioned above and politics and not work related. Efforts
to discuss work are not encouraged. Discussing any subject risks
having a statement said on Monday parroted by the supervisor on
Tuesday completely out of the original context and with added details
that were never mentioned originally.
 
D) When one technician was moved by management out of the group to
become a programmer, supervisor made comments for 6 months to everyone
on the team questioning why the technician was moved and not
supervisor.


I am hopeful of finding an experienced counselor for this matter so
that I don't share these situations further with my family as they are
unable to advise and cannot relate.

There are always two sides to every story.  However, if the situation
is as you describe then I would start looking for another job.  It is
very difficult to fight heresay, especially when one of the
participants is willing to fabricate.  Clearly the manager is a legend
in his own mind and has the maturity level of a 2 year old.  If you
are going to fight it, and I don't recommend you do, you need concrete
evidence of his behavior for Human Resources to deal with.  You have
to provide them and his manager with repeated and concrete evidence of
the manager's failure to do his job and create a hostile work
environment.

"Discussing any subject risks
having a statement said on Monday parroted by the supervisor on
Tuesday completely out of the original context and with added details
that were never mentioned originally."

If you are in the US harrassment does not have to be of a sexual
nature to have it considered harassment.  If the work environment is
hostile then it is against the law.  However, just because it is
against the law does not mean you should immediately consider a
lawsuit.  I went through a similar experience and I consulted a local
attorney.  (Best $75 I spent for legal council)  The attoney reviewed
my case, asked me questions and advised me of my options.  I was not
out to sue the pants off the company; I wanted guidance as to what to
do - was I crazy or was the situation being grossly mishandled.  I
wanted someone who was skilled in the law to give me feedback.  In my
case, it was clear that, for whatever reason, there was someone with
an axe to grind.  I had two choices, lay real low - which I was doing,
I was threatened and I have a lovely family where I am the sole
financial provider - or to get another job.  I continued to lay low
and looked for another job.  I complied with their requirements and
acted professionally, but searched desperately for something else.  I
got other job offers and am much happier.

The attorney basically pointed out that it is not easy to sue.  Most
employees are "at will" (at least in my state and country) and that
unless unequivacal gross violations occur there isn't much one can do.
 If you are a good worker then your leaving will send the neccessary
message without you having to act anything but professionally and with
the utmost decorum.

Hello Scubajim,

Thank you very much for your input. Your comments are very appropriate
for the situation that is occurring.

I had considered the legal option also but I am aware of the golden
rule: The man with the gold makes the rule. In a legal situation,
where 1 man is going against a Fortune 100 organization which has the
gold,  there would have to be more evidence than what I have. That is
why I was looking for advice from a Career Coach rather than a lawyer.

My idealistic hope was that somehow I could counteract the negative
false entries on my performance review. Of course I am laying low and
keeping my mouth shut. There are situations that occur that are beyond
my abilities to react to so I just keep quiet, which is to my
detriment in the long run. The other person in the same position as
myself on the other shift follows the same tactic. We keep our mouths
shut. I more so than the other team member. He also had some negative
entries on his performance review. He received a needs improvement
last year. I had received a raise during the same period. Then the
supervisor became more agressive in his tactics. Incidentally, the
other team member is looking as hard as he can for another job.

I am looking very hard for another job. I would not have taken this
job if the economy had been better. I had been laid off for the first
time in my 18 year career. Having a family, I had to take the first
reasonable paying job that came along.

Therefore, I was looking for the name of a Career Coach that could
provide some guidance and input SO THAT I DO NOT FIND MYSELF IN THIS
SITUATION AGAIN AND WHO COULD HELP ME "COMBAT" THE PRESENT SITUATION.