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JOHNSON CITY (including Eckert, Willow City, Round Mountain, Cypress Mill, Henly, Hye, Albert, Stonewall & Luckenbach):

Let’s Talk About BEEF – HCCW Seeking Candidates for the Texas Beef Ambassador Speech Competition: The chance to compete for $3,000 and the title of Texas Beef Ambassador is in store for the 2008 Texas Beef Ambassador Competition, March 15, 2008, in Corpus Christi. Hill Country CattleWomen is seeking candidates to represent our area in the state competition. Open to all youth between the ages of 17 to 20, but not over 20 as of Jan. 1, 2009, contestants are asked to deliver a five to eight minute speech pertaining to the positive aspects of beef consumption and the beef industry to promote the nutritional, economic, environmental and versatile uses of beef. Resource materials for the speech are available. Top winners will receive prize money, while the first place winner will also represent the state at various speaking engagements during the year and at the National Contest held in the fall of 2008. Hill Country contestants will represent our area at various Hill Country events throughout the year. The deadline to enter is February 1, 2008. For more information about the Texas Beef Ambassador Program, visit the Texas CattleWomen Web site at www.texascattlewomen.org or contact Hill Country CattleWomen, Erin Worrell at 830.864.5161or eworrell@theranchersresource.com.

National Park Service Now Offering Johnson City Event/Meeting Center for Rent. Facility is ideal for meetings, catered parties, family reunions, weddings, etc. See rental details at Brochure. Seem park info at: Parks

BE A FOSTER PARENT: Provide a good home to abused and neglected children. Now recruiting nee families in our area. Good benefits and strong support from professional staff members. Call Now. Charlie or Ken: 512-461-2935 or 512-858-4258. The Burke Foundation, POB 40, Driftwood, TX 78619 (Near Dripping Springs).

NEED A RIDE? Call CARTS: 1-800-456-RIDE (7433). Serving 169 communities since 1979.

CONCERNED CITIZENS OF BLANCO COUNTY: You now have a voice! View this web site an voice your concerns: www.blancocountyconcerned.com. Be sure to read every word and get the real scoop.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CANCER SOCIETY TRANSPORT: There is a need to occasionally provide transportation for a patient in Johnson City to get to treatment in Fredericksburg or Kerrville. If you are willing to volunteer to provide this service for someone in need, please contact me at: revjanweddingcelebration@lstx.net or call me at (830) 997-7690. Thank you so much. Rev. Jan McGrath, President of the Gillespie County chapter of the American Cancer Society.

MAINSTREET COFFEE HOUSE: Co-located with Mainstreet Boutique, at 201 Main (Hwy 290). Fresh coffee, tea, hot cocoa, Chai tea, pastries, cookies, and snacks for you and your friends, gourmet flavored packaged coffee, salsas, treats, and other take home items, gifts, high speed Internet access (on your laptop), local newspapers, table games. Come and enjoy, meet your friends or hang out while waiting downtown. Owners: Cecil & Evonne Brooks. See www.MainstreeetJohnsonCity.com/coffeehouse

Free Screenings & Assessments for Children with Developmental Delays by ECI Homespun: Ages birth through 3 years. Mon-Fri, 8a-5p. (830) 833-5567.

Sylvia Dunnaway of Chantilly Lace had a great article written about her soaps (she hand makes them) published on-line in "Southern Fried" (click on www.southernfriedmagazine.com/magazine/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=50). Good work Sylvia!

Paul Jenkins of Johnson City and owner of Jenkins Custom Homes wins Star Awards’ 2006 "Custom Builder of the Year" award: The highly-coveted Star Awards are given annually by the Texas Association of Builders to recognize excellence in building, remodeling or development. A record 629 entrants submitted their best work for consideration in this year’s competition. In addition, Jenkins took home the awards for Best Custom Home $500K-$1M, Best Kitchen $500K-$1M, Best Overall Interior Design under $500K and Best Outdoor Project. Founded in 1992, Jenkins Custom Homes is a family-owned business that specializes in building custom homes in the Hill Country that fit the lifestyle of their customers. See www.NewHouseBuilder.com and see Construction. Congratulations Paul!

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