Buda Bits
by SANDRA GRIZZLE
What a week we have had in this part of Central Texas. So many fires, so many homes lost, so many people needing help. Almost everyone knows of someone who has been affected by the many wildfires. Send your help to those in need and pray for all.
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Good news! Gunner Thames has been moved closer to home. He is now at Texas Neuro Rehabilitation Center on Dittmar Road in Austin. He remains in stable condition and continues to be in the prayers of his relatives and many, many friends in the Buda area.
Tons of folks enjoyed the “rodeo” at Vicente Sandoval last Sunday. Even with wind, dust and heat all had a good time.
Birthday wishes go out to Betty Mason on Sept. 8; Norlene Razak on Sept. 9; 4 year-old Matthew Chabarria, Heather Opiela and Nancy Rogers on Sept. 10; Katherine Bailey on Sept. 12; Jean Heaps, Colton Boothe and five-year-old Eli Britton on Sept. 13; Lanette Lowden and 12-year-old Lee Balboa on Sept. 14.
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Monday, Sept. 12 is the deadline for ordering your King Ranch Chicken Casserole from the Onion Creek Senior Citizens. Place an order by calling 295-2416; 295-2971 or 468-4451 or email: [email protected]. Cost is $12 for small size (serves 4-6) or $17 for large size (serves 8-10). Proceeds from the casserole sale will benefit the senior center building fund.
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Tom Hagan, Director of the Central Texas Children’s Home, will be the featured speaker at this month’s Buda Chamber of Commerce meeting Wednesday, Sept. 14. The meeting starts at noon at 401 RR 967 in Buda at Good Shepherd Church.
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“Medicare & You” is the topic for a senior forum Thursday, Sept. 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Ministries, 401 RR 967 in Buda. A panel of experts will be on hand to answer questions as well as provide information concerning what Medicare pays. Comfort Connection and the Onion Creek Senior Citizens will host the free forum.
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Getting your Budafest applications via email on Labor Day makes you think that cooler weather really is almost here. The 32nd annual two-day event will be Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4. For more information contact committee members Eileen Conley at 512-422-7863, email [email protected] or Shirley Malone at 512-312-9131, email [email protected].
