The 117th annual Camp Ben McCulloch reunion will observe a Memorial Service on Thursday, June 20 at 11 a.m. under the tabernacle with Bo Henry as Master of Ceremonies. Later in the evening, a catfish dinner will be available starting at 5 p.m. and the Kyle Family will entertain at 7:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 8:30 and the dance gets underway at 9 p.m. with music by People’s Choice.
The final day of the reunion is Friday with the annual business meeting and election of officers at 2 p.m. The Dayton Roberts Memorial Fiddler’s Contest starts at 6 p.m. under the tabernacle with all ages of fiddler players and some of the best you have ever heard. There will be bingo and lots of last minute visiting before the night ends with dancing under the stars with music by the Michael Myers Band.
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Coming up Saturday, June 29, members of Onion Creek Senior Citizens, along with sponsors United Heritage Charity Foundation and Buda Lions Club, will offer Casino Night at the new senior center in Buda. Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. and play is 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets cost $25, which includes food, drinks and prizes. Purchase tickets before June 27 and get an extra $5,000 in chips. Contact Richard Harlow at [email protected] or 512-626-4038 or Betty Conley at [email protected] or 832-541-3485 for tickets or information. Proceeds from the event benefit the senior citizens center, which is located at 420 Bartons Crossing in Buda.
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A reminder to relatives and friends of Mark New that a celebration of his life will be held Friday, June 21 at First Baptist Church in Buda at 2 p.m. A reception will follow the service.
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Jean and Joe Mac Jones were married 66 years ago on Friday, June 28 and according to Jean, she was told that the marriage “would not last.” Jean was just 17 and Joe Mac was 23 years old and “just the right man for her.” They have been blessed with good health, good family and good friends. Congratulations to such a great couple.
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Birthday wishes go out to Jo Burdette-Kinnett on June 22; Tommy Poer and Pam Smith on June 23; Joe Randow and Veronica Vallejo on June 25; and Sandra Ramage on June 27.
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Yea, the first day of summer is Friday, June 21, and we have not had temperatures reach 100 degrees ... yet.
