Buda Bits
by SANDRA GRIZZLE
Zip-lining at 80! Yes that is what Bob Elder recently did along with daughter Ruth Verver. Elder turned 80 in April and with Father’s Day at hand, he was invited to zip-line with his daughter at Cypress Valley Canopy Tours near Spicewood. Wife Audrey and daughter Julie Jacques came along also to watch and provide the picnic lunch. Elder said that “it was a thrilling activity” and recommends it and yes, he plans to do it again.
On June 20, Bob Elder was re-installed as the 2011-2012 president of the Seton Medical Center Hays Volunteers. He had been the first president during the organization days. In this capacity, he presides over quarterly meetings that address volunteer issues, especially as they relate to hospital activities. He also acts as liaison between the volunteer organization and the Seton Hays staff and administration.
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Troy Muehring took first place honors at the Texas Hold’em Poker Showdown on Sunday at the Onion Creek Senior Center in Buda. Coming in second was Nathan Knebel, followed by Dave Tinney in third place.
The senior citizens thank the Buda Lions Club for sponsoring the tournament. Also thanks goes to table sponsors First State Bank Central Texas, Mark Goebler- Realtor, John and JoAnn Keller, Kwik Kar Lube, Harrell Funeral Home, Jay and Betty Puckett, Texas Lehigh Cement Co., and United Heritage Credit Union. More thanks to prize sponsors A+ Credit Union, Arveda Care, Buda Soda Shop, Chili’s Restaurant, Cracker Barrel, Discount Tire, HEB, Shirley Malone, McDonald’s, Milt’s Pit BBQ, Naskat, Nighthawk, Palmar Restaurant, Pizza Hut, Plum Creek Veterinary, Sheer Impressions, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, Texas Cinema and WoodForest Bank.
Thank you to Onion Creek Senior Citizen members Judy Deats, Elaine Mason and Donna Sinner for all their work. Special thanks to Richard Harlow for putting the tournament together and to all the folks who played, donated or in some way contributed to making the day such a great success. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Senior Center building fund.
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Hoping for a speedy recovery for John Robert Hatch who had an emergency appendectomy.
Birthday wishes go out to Zach Barton on June 30; 10-year-old Jenna Ann Sheely on July 2; Patricia Vandervoort on July 3; Joe Krejci on July 4; Marge Edwards on July 6.
Anniversary wishes go out to Cindi and Delton Hudson on July 2.
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Just when we thought we would all dry up and blow away, the rains came! What a beautiful sight to behold. Of course we would love to lots more.
Don’t forget the July 4th parade starting at 10 a.m. in downtown Buda along with other events on the greenbelt until noon and the free concert at 6 p.m. at Buda City Park.
