Buda Bits
by SANDRA GRIZZLE
Come March there will be a familiar face back in the area. Buddy Johnson has accepted the position of minister at the First Baptist Church in Buda. He grew up in Kyle, graduated from Hay High School and has many friends and relatives in the Buda/Kyle area. His family, which includes wife Nancy along with two grown daughters and a high school age son, will be moving to Buda in the near future. His parents are Kyle residents, Moe and Gene Johnson.
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Isaac Timothy Darryl Warmington was born Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 10:44 p.m., at Seton-Hays Hospital in Kyle. Proud parents of the seven-pound baby boy are Josh and Robin Warmington. Delighted grandparents are Paulette and Darryl Lindens and Tim and Ellie Warmington all of Buda.
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Congratulations to Liz Shelton of Buda who was the sixth woman to cross the finish line in the 3M Half Marathon in Austin Sunday morning.
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Our special birthday wishes go out to Dorothy White who will be 103 years old on Monday, February 7. Dorothy now resides in San Marcos after moving from Buda several years ago. Happy birthday, Dorothy!
More birthday wishes for Kara Huesser and Pat Williams on Feb. 3; Marie Diaz, Tom Gamboa and Lori Hinkley on Feb. 5; Carol Gordon on Feb. 6; Viola Roach on Feb. 7; Tammy Gray and Dennis Jones on Feb. 9.
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The North Hays Optimist (NHO) Pony Baseball and Softball has now started registration for the spring season. They offer Kinderball for three and four year olds and baseball/softball for ages five-16. Longtime NHO volunteer and now the new Board President, Amanda Jackson, believes all children should play no matter what their level of experience or what type of hardships they may have. They are able to keep registration fees low with good community support and volunteers, and the facilities are in great shape. Contact Amanda at 512-237-0072 or visit www.nhogators.com for more information or to join in the fun at NHO.
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Farmers interested in becoming a member of the Buda Farmers Market can contact Jennifer Denton, Market Manager at 512-773-7128, [email protected] or visit www.budafarmersmarket.com. The market will open again in downtown Buda in May.
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“First Thursday” is Feb. 3 in downtown Buda, so come on down for specials at the antique and specialty shops and enjoy a meal at the local restaurants.
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If the weather people are right, we are in for some mighty cold weather around these parts. Bundle up and stay warm!
