Buda Bits
by SANDRA GRIZZLE
A big Buda thank you to all who participated in the 28th annual membership meeting, auction and lunch at Onion Creek Senior Citizens Center last Thursday. The event netted a total of $10,111, which benefitted the building fund for the new senior center. Carolyn Hesser, treasurer of the non-profit organization said, “this community wants this center and they want to see it built now.” Much of the credit for the successful auction goes out to Lt. Leroy Opiela of the Hays County Sheriff Department who served as auctioneer. Thanks to Tete and Annette Rodriguez for the great beef and chicken fajitas that they prepared for the meal. Thanks also to Oryx Properties and United Heritage Credit Union for their generous donations and to all the many people that opened their pocketbooks to help.
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There were lots of Buda folks in front of their TV sets watching the Cadillac Championship Golf Tournament on Sunday afternoon as Nick Watney captured the biggest win in his career. Watney, the son-in-law of Buda residents Madelyn and Rusty Uresti, walked away with the first place trophy and a bundle of cash with his five under 67 at the tournament in Doral, Florida.
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Anniversary wishes go out to Louis and Wanda Townsend who celebrated their 47th wedding date on March 14.
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Birthday wishes go out to Marilyn Eady on March 21; Free Press 40-plus-something David White on March 22; six-year-old Theo Britton and Ken Edwards on March 24.
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We send good thoughts and prayers to Betty Davis, recovering from recent surgery and Pat Beck and Allison (Bauder) Goodson, both battling cancer.
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The catfish fry at Santa Cruz Church every Friday evening through Lent is sure good eating. Go out and give the $8 per plate a try and give support to the Sacred Heart Men and the Santa Cruz Women’s Organization who prepare the meal.
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Yea, the first day of spring is Monday, March 20.
