Cherokee Chatter 7/18/2005

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Cherokee Chatter

By Becky Wilcox - Cockrum

The recent rain showers have certainly been a blessing to folks in the Cherokee area.  It is amazing and wonderful how quickly things can go from being dry and parched to lush and green.

The older youth from the Baptist Church in Cherokee spent the last week at Glorietta, NM and gave a presentation and a wonderful puppet show this past Sunday night on all they experienced during this week.  The presentation and puppet show was very inspiring and we could easily imagine how inspiring it must have been to actually experience Glorietta in person.   Hopefully, we will have a full report and photos on the Glorietta trip next week!

The CIA group from the Baptist Church had a spaghetti lunch fundraiser after the morning worship service yesterday. A scrumptious variety of spaghetti was served along with various side dishes, garlic breads, salads and a wonderful array of desserts!  The event was well attended.

 

Barker Land Company (www.barkerlandcompany.com) reports that real estate in the area is selling quickly.  As I recall, a recent report stated that Lampasas County just east of us is the fastest growing county in the United States.  I don't think there is any question about whether our area will be growing as well, as pretty and as well located as our area is.

 

Everyone please keep in mind the economic development initiatives that Sherry Heath is pursuing.  Currently, she is asking for input from the community, what interest or comments you would have in this; good, bad or indifferent , in order to establish a base to proceed with the undertaking of this goal. We would like to know that we have everyone's support!!!

If anyone has Grant Writing skills , would really appreciate some help. Please come by and visit at Blue Skies Mercantile (across from the Post office in Cherokee) Voice your opinion......... call: 325-622-4428

Wilson Kuykendall had surgery in Scott and White Hospital last week.  We wish him a speedy recovery.

 

Betty Rhoades and grandson, Chris from Llano visited Sue Rhoades last week.

 

Don and Candace Henderson were in Houston last week for his check-up with his doctor.  Don got a wonderful report. 

 

Mance Randolph was given a birthday party last Saturday.  He turned 91 on Monday.  He resides at Eventide Nursing Home.  Those attending his party was children,. Charles and Nettie Jean, Michael and Lynda, Sue, and Richard.  Grandchildren Kevin, Mary, Sandy, Rodney, Tracy, Jason, Coby, Sid, Kristi, Paul,and Kelli.  Great-grandchildren, Ashley, Jaze, Collin, Jessica, Kendall and Caroline.  After the birthday party the family went to Charles and Nettie Jeans for a fish fry. 

 

The Tom Bowden family spent Sunday with Flora Bowden.  Thomas and Elaine live in San Saba.  Brad's family lives in Brownwood and Stephanies family lives in Austin. 

 

Birthday's wishes this week to: Ashten Altizer, Tom Slavin, Jr., Tara Kroll, Vickie Barker, Mance Randolph, Kristi Ball, Gwen Dean, Jason Randolph, Alyssa Williams, Martin Perez, Stephanie Slavin, Robert Bailey, Branden Moore, Richard Randolph, Thomas Bailey, Stoney Skaggs, Una Uribe and Ike Morrison.

Anniversary wishes to: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Warren

 

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