Cherokee News - Week of 08/13/2006

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  Jeff and Ashley Cockrum had an End of Summer Bash and Swimming Party over at Larry and Audrey Larbalestrier's this past Friday evening.  They had a real good time with their friends at Larry and Audrey's tropical paradise pool!

    On Wednesday evening at the Baptist Church, Kristein Perry, Curt McNeely, Sidonie Thornton and Tom Slavin gave a powerpoint presentation on their trip to the Czech Republic.  It was incredible to hear how most of the population there, due to the long time communist rule, does not have any idea of what Christianity, or any religion, is all about.  They told us that the weather there is like the weather here-  very hot -and that no ice cubes could be located.  Wow!

Truly,  a world away and a very different culture from our own.  We are all so very fortunate.  We are also fortunate to have such wonderful envoys as this group of people who went to the Czech Republic to do some very important introductory work!

  Wade Scott Smith, Skylar Wade Smith, Wayne Brook Smith and Kristoffer Scott Smith from Virginia Beach visited in Cherokee Saturday.  Wade and Wayne are the sons of Brook Smith.  Their grandparents were S.L. and Noble Lee Smith.  They enjoyed visiting the grocery store.  Grandma Lillie Smith used to take them to the grocery store for candy when they were children.  We hope they come back to see us soon. 

    Update on Byars Walters:  Byars is talking a little better, but is still very weak. He will be moving to the Stockdale Nursing Center Wednesday, August 16. The address is 300 Salmon, Stockdale, TX 78160, phone # 830-996-3721. If anyone calls for him they will take the phone to him.  They have church services there every Sunday morning at 9:00 and someone from the church goes by there every day. He is anxious to get moved.

    Curt McKneely had surgery in Austin last week.  He is home and doing great.  Jane Randolph has been in Frisco visiting Sabra and David Roberts. If you see Wayland Perry, be sure and ask about his bee adventure.  

    Congratulations to Lisa Sloan.  Lisa graduated from Killeen Police Academy last Friday.  Lisa's Dad, Kenneth Dufner was in the Brownwood Hospital and was not able to go.  They were going to video the graduation for him. 

    Congratulations also to Walt and Kecha Broyles on the birth of their daughter Kimbrea Nichole!  I know that Paul and Sherry are enjoying their new granddaughter!

    We would like to welcome Ken and Clara Thomson to the community.  They purchased the Mike Cason Ranch out on the Valley Springs Road.  Welcome Ken and Clara!

    Funeral Services for Roger Kinzler was held in Brownwood on Wednesday.  Roger was killed in an automobile accident.  Roger and Myrna were houseparents at the Cherokee Home a few years back.  The family had lots of friends in Cherokee.  We extend our sympathy to the Kinzler family.  Wanda Rhoades Heweitt from San Antonio visited Dusty and MaryDell Rhoades, Sue Rhoades and Tracy, Kendall and Brady Johnson last week. 

        Birthday's in Cherokee this week are: Kristy Castro, Ashleigh Marie Faris, Jose Garcia, Dedra Parisher, Jeff Low, Stephanie Higginbotham, Chantal Yarbrough, Kody Silva, Naomi Barker, Lori Yarbrough, Lori Bailey, Michael Jones, David Calley, Jeannie Larremore, J.P. (Jake) McKneely, Ricky Maddox, John Bailey, Mike Bailey, Betty Ratliff, Bobby Perry, Wilma D. Hughes, Jake Calvert, Angela Allred, Fran Holcomb, Amber O'Dell-Nutt and Blaze Smith.
     Anniversaries in Cherokee this week are: Janet & Gene Brister, Mr. & Mrs. John Franklind, Mr. & Mrs. Adam Pratt, Mr. & Mrs. John Bailey, Mr. & Mrs. Mike Bailey, Mr. & Mrs. G.R. Calley, Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Skaggs and Mr. & Mrs. Alva Zulauf.

    Freecycling News:  We have our own FreeCycling Email List now, you will find the link to it on the Cherokee website.  I still have someone who is needing a water bath canner so if you have one you are no longer using, it could be put to good use.  If you have something to Freecycle or need something, you have several options:  You are welcome to join our area Freecycling list (links on website) or email: cher...@centex.net.  Freecycling is good for people AND keeps useable goods out of the landfill which is good for everyone!
    To submit news for the Cherokee area, drop it by the Cherokee Grocery or email it to: Ne...@CherokeeTexas.com

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The lowest price for gas noted this past week was at Seward Junction at $2.67 per gal/unleaded.  It is good to see the fuel prices dropping a little.

    I had the pleasure of visiting with John Westbrook over one of Sue's famous hamburgers on a home made bun up at the Cherokee Grocery Store this past Saturday.  John is always a lot of fun to visit with.  I will be beginning a new job tomorrow as an account manager at a finance company in Round Rock, Texas but don't ya'll worry, we will still be around Cherokee plenty and the news and other ongoing projects will continue as usual and with no disruption!

    A going away party was held for Paul Jenschke on Sunday at the home of his parents, Anthony and Joyce Jenschke.  Those from Cherokee attending were Michael and Lynda Randolph, Sue Rhoades, Richard Randolph and Charles and Nettie Jean Randolph.  Paul will be leaving for Iraq this week. 

    Richard Randolph and Sue Rhoades spent the weekend in San Antonio visiting Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Randolph and Jaze.

    Fran Holcomb was honored with a bar-b-que supper Saturday night.  Friends and family helped her celebrate her eightieth birthday. 

    Jerry Fry had surgery in Brownwood last week and is doing fine.  Mary Low had surgery at Scott and White last Wednesday.  She is home and is improving each day.  Sam Center had surgery last week in Scott and White.  He is home and doing really well.

    Roddy Maddox and Charles Perry went to Stockdale Monday to visit Byars Walters.  They reported that he was doing good.  Byar's address is Stockdale Nursing Center, 300 Salmon   Stockdale, Texas   78160  His phone number is 830-996-3721. 

    Birthday's in Cherokee this week are: Sharon Blossman, Alex Broyles, Al Keeney, Lyle Yarbrough, Celestino Rodriguez, Fern Woolsey, Sammye Gray, Jenna Hawkins, Lara Gott, Lee Henrich, Monty Roberts, Jimmy Graham, Cyndi Suggs, Allen Joah, Wynona Low, John Fry, Tonita Gray, Carolyn Calley and Ronnie Woolsey.

     Anniversaries in Cherokee this week are: Mr. & Mrs. Paul Broyles, Mr. & Mrs. Bob Wagner,   Mr. & Mrs. Sam Center,  Mr. & Mrs. Doug Suggs and Mr. & Mrs. Oliver B. Altizer.

    Freecycling News:  We have our own FreeCycling Email List now, you will find the link to it on the Cherokee website.  If you have something to Freecycle or need something, you have several options:  You are welcome to join our area Freecycling list (links on website) or email recy...@cherokeetexas.com  recycling is good for people AND keeps useable goods out of the landfill which is good for everyone!

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    The recent rain has certainly been a blessing! 

    The lowest price gas spotted this past week was at Seward Junction which had regular unleaded for $2.39 while at the HEB in Burnet it was priced at $2.43.  Today on Mays Street (the South end)  in Round Rock I spotted regular unleaded for $2.33 so if you're going to be shopping in the Round Rock area- be sure to fill up.

    Saturday September 30 is Cherokee Day!  The Cherokee Home for Children will be having it's big auction, which benefits the children, and usually goes on all day.  They always have some really good food available for auction goers as well.  Everyone come out and visit with old friends, meet some new one and chances are you'll find that one (or several) thing that you've been looking for or needing for your home or garden.

    Flora Bowden celebrated her birthday Sunday afternoon at the Church of Christ.  She was ninety years old last Saturday.  A large crowd attended including her cute great-grandchildren.  Bernice Kuykendall visited in Cherokee Sunday.  She attended Flora's birthday party.  Bernice resides at Care Inn in Llano.  Conord and Zaida Bollier from Houston visited family and friends Sunday.  They attended the Bowden birthday party. 

    Rita Boultinghouse reports that her brother, Arnold's surgery was 3 hours long with 3 more in recovery, but successful according to his doctor.  He looked 1000 times better Wed. evening and felt a lot better.

They are managing his pain through an epidural (sp).  He gets to have something to eat today.  He wants Hooter's spicy shrimp buffalo wings asap.  He may get to come home this weekend.  Keep the prayers going.

    Vaughn Sanders was in the hospital last week.  He is now in the Care Inn at Llano.  He will be there for a short time.  

    Winna Jean Randolph Harr will be having chemo in Abilene for at least five weeks.  If you would like to send her a card, her address is 2808 Good Shepherd  Brownwood, Texas   76801

    Ruth Millican from the Fort Worth area visited the Baptist Church Sunday. 

    Clyde (Skinny) and Beth Estep celebrated their seventy-first wedding anniversary at the Eventide Nursing Home last Saturday. 

   Birthday's in Cherokee this week are: Shane Altizer, Corey Bailey, Brandon Capps, Miguel Rocha, Janet Brister, Randy Kuykendall, Brenda Fry, Garrett Ratliff, Natalie Helbert, Dawnette Onstead, Kevin Jones, Lawton Yarbrough, Justin Ervin, Barbara Maddox, Jeffiner Swindall, Connie Webster, Reagan Kuykendall, Robert Montgomery, Tom Barker and Martha Porch.

     Anniversaries in Cherokee this week are: Mr. & Mrs. Roy McCown Jr., and Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Estep

    The following are some news items that I was sent a couple of weeks ago that I didn't spot in my inbox until just the other day:   It was good to see Sam Center and Mary Low back in church Sunday.  They both seem to be doing great.  Paul Jenschke, son-in-law of Charles and Nettie Jean Randolph left for Iraq last Sunday.  Jerry Fry is doing well after his surgery.  Sammy Gray was honored with a surprise birthday party recently at the home of Shirley and Marty Gray.  My apologies to everyone for these late news relays.  Sometimes I don't receive any email for days and then it all seems to pour in at once and I have trouble sorting through it all.

    ReCycling News:  There is a full size mattress and box spring available in Cherokee.  If you can use this email  cher...@centex.net and I will let you know who to contact.

We have our own ReCycling Email List now, you will find the link to it on the Cherokee website.  If you have something to ReCycle or need something, you have several options:  You are welcome to join our area ReCycling list (links on website) or email recy...@cherokeetexas.com  recycling is good for people AND keeps useable goods out of the landfill which is good for everyone!