[dropcap]M[/dropcap]ountain City residents tend to come and stay.
Gathering this past weekend with three other Live Oak Drive cul-de-sac households, we marveled that the shortest residency was The Kiernan’s, with “only” 20 years. The Polley’s are original owners. Lynn Cobb (and Frances) came in 1990. RonTom and I arrived in 1994.
A Bunco group started in Mountain City 30 years ago. Cheryl Babbitt, still part of the group, was in the charter dozen that included Marjie Kelley.
Amanda and David Ponce moved into Mountain City a few weeks ago. They attended National Night Out, where David and Jay Puckett figured out that Jay is the roofer who put on their new roof, installed by the previous owner.
With me, David took the first step to every friendship, the introduction. “Hello, my name is David Ponce.” He took the responsibility and was the first to extend his hand.
KissMe strolled along as Ron Tom delivered Loving Mountain City handouts door to door. Other volunteers for the project included Patricia Porterfield, Penny Moulder, and Deanna Solis. (photo courtesy of Pauline Tom)
The Ponces signed up as sponsors with Loving Mountain City, and they’re providing a photo booth at the Oct. 28 Fire and Ice.
Amanda did not hesitate to attend Bunco at my house as a last minute substitute last week.
The Ponces and the remarkable 89-year-old Susie Ferrell, Grand Marshall of Saturday’s Kyle Founder’s Day Parade, have a Bible verse I learned as a preschooler playing through my head. “A man who hath friends must show himself friendly.” Proverbs 18:24 (Susie moved to Central Texas from Atlanta in recent years; a newcomer would think for sure she’s been here all her life.)
Fire & Ice will be unlike any other. The schedule is different. Check the Fire & Ice info card left on your front porch, along with the 2017-2018 Loving Mountain City Calendar of Events and a grocery bag for the Oct. 29 Food Drive.
2017 Fire & Ice, starting at 4 p.m., will have Giant Jenga and a corn hole game. In addition to the photo station, there will be a station with craft activities for children.
The Ladybug Express, the Pattersons’ barrel train, will raise money for the SUDC Foundation, in memory of their granddaughter.
The salsa and ice cream competition moves to 6:30 – 7 p.m. A new band will play from 7-9 p.m..
New residents, since the 2015 telephone directory, are invited to pick up a “welcome bag” at the Loving Mountain City station between 4 and 9 p.m.
The online version of Mountain City Montage sometimes includes photos that do not appear in print. Take a look at the Hays Free Press online to see what all you’re missing in black and white.
Take a look outside to see fall butterflies and blooms. And, stroll the streets at night to see some Halloween décor.
October is the month when Val Cass, and those following his lead, get a head start on Christmas décor. This way, with no rush, his holiday display will debut during the Thanksgiving weekend. Vern Meyer set that Mountain City tradition years ago.
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