Just local stuff

Friends,

Here are a few items of interest:

1.  From TEXDoT to our Chief of Police:

"Chief Hensley -

I am forwarding you an email I received through one of our websites, regarding a truck offering leftover 'blacktop' to homeowners to 'pave' driveways or lots. I have checked with both our TxDOT project manager and with James Construction's accounting office. They are not familiar with the name "Capital Paving" and JCG does not have that name in any of their subcontractor lists.

I wanted you to know about it in case someone is running a scam in your village, trying to use the I-35 construction to make their story believable.

Jodi Wheatley
TxDOT/Waco District"

2.  From Stamp Salado who has a new craft room for classes.This business owned by Nancy Norris is located behind Elizabeths in the old Horsefeather's Buildings.

Hi,

Thanks for stopping in this morning.  Here is my new information for 2016.

The 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month I will feature a "Crop Night" from 5 pm to 9 pm.  Cost is $5, but participants will receive a $5 coupon to use for any merchandise.  ( It is only good that night)   I will be open for anyone, not just participants in the Crop Night, but only those with reservations for crop night will receive the coupons.  Please call by noon on the 2nd or 4th Thursday to sign up.

Also, will be having "Fabulous First Fridays" starting in February.  11 AM to 1:30 pm, a come and go make n' take.  Different ideas and techniques every month with two to three items for creating.  These are free, and you must participate to get the make n' take kits.

Starting January 3, 2016, I will be closed on Sundays.  Stamp Salado will be open from 10 AM to 5PM Monday thru Saturday, and 5PM to 9PM the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month.

Thanks for coming in today.

Nancy Norris

3.  Meet Anita, one of Salado's artist.

Below is one of her paintings depicting what it would have been like to go to College on historic College Hill:

3.  Dee's Antiques

Since opening in August, 2015 , Dee's Antiques has passed all their retail goals for 2015.  January, 2016 has proven to be very rewarding month.  Below are a few of Dee's newest shoppers who are antique saavy:

4.  Those Firemen/woman are at it, again.

They are amazing at ANYTHING they do.  Below is table they made that would rival the best that money could buy.  And, the fire pit where stories and adventures are told along with sharing life with some good friends.  

Our Volunteer Fire Department is one of the best in Texas.  What is even more amazing, they have no debt as well as the cleanest, most professional Fire Department in the State.

Hope this week is going well.  Stay safe and be a good neighbor.

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