http://smithvilletimes.com Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:21:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Sarah Loucks, Bastrop County District Clerk There are many forms and varieties of loyalty. Being loyal to a person or an idea means that there is a relationship and bond that makes the relationship special and elevates it above the casual acquaintance. A strong friendship can only exist when there is ... http://smithvilletimes.com/2012/02/04/januarys-trait-is-loyalty-well-defined-during-recent-county-wildfires/ By Mika Spears As many of you know, I have been held captive by my own house that has been due for some updating. We chose the house we have now occupied since mid-December because of its location, its historic charm, and frankly, because we missed having a pool.  This past summer ... http://smithvilletimes.com/2012/02/04/talk-of-the-town-tear-off-a-little-wallpaper-and-see-what-happens/ By Adena Lewis So, when was the last time that a film made in Smithville was nominated for an Academy Award?  I think, even from the most stubborn of you, the answer would have to be never. Well, that was never - until now. Congratulations to the team of “The Tree of ... http://smithvilletimes.com/2012/02/04/chamber-chatter-three-nominations-for-tree-of-life/ The annual dinner theater at Playhouse Smithville comes with a strut:  “Chrome Cruisin’ ‘50’s” is all about a time when everything had fenders, fins and skirts –  the cars, the girls, the guys, the TV’s, the drive-ins, the politics, the poetry and the music. This promises to be a live ... http://smithvilletimes.com/2012/02/04/playhouse-smithville-cruisin%e2%80%99-to-the-50s/ By Mitzi Vansant We’ve had very little winter so far, with temperatures mostly in the 60’s and 70’s, and only two light frosts. Some of my roses are still blooming. As a result of these cool moist nights, I’ve developed blackspot on a few of them, when I usually have no ... http://smithvilletimes.com/2012/02/04/the-fragrant-garden-getting-organized-for-an-early-spring/ By Lolie McCorquodale The Paige Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser chili dinner was sold out by 5:30 p.m. with  450 lbs. of meat gone! By 5:45 p.m., the 4-H had sold out of cakes and cornbread. My hat is off to the cooks. Every year I tell you  how good it is, but ... http://smithvilletimes.com/2012/02/04/paige-news-more-than-450-pounds-of-meat-sold-for-vfd/ By Tami Cooper orry the Rosanky News column wasn't in the paper last week. I had a medical issue that prevented me from getting it in on time. Thank you to those of you who called to check on me! Rosanky Youths win big A couple of weeks ago I wrote about young Kadence ... http://smithvilletimes.com/2012/02/04/rosanky-news-big-win-for-local-youths-in-cheer-competition/ STAFF REPORTS Last year’s state qualifiers senior Bailey Johnson and junior Brittany Hairgrove took first place in last Friday’s Hutto Hippo Classic Tennis Tournament.  Johnson and Hairgove had wins over Pflugerville Conally (6-2,6-0), Taylor HS(6-1,6-3) and Round Rock. “The girls played exceptionally well, it was awesome watching them compete,” said head coach ... http://smithvilletimes.com/2012/02/04/johnson-hairgrove-take-1st-in-connally-tourney/ The UIL realignment for District 3A changes the playing field for the Tigers. Gone from district play are Caldwell, Rockdale and Navasota. New challenges for the Tigers and Lady Tigers  will come from Cuero, Gozales and Yoakum. Giddings and La Grange will remain district rivals with some history in division ... http://smithvilletimes.com/2012/02/04/uil-realignment-changes-playing-field-for-tigers/ UPDATE: Friday, Feb. 3: The Lady Tigers defeated Navasota, 43-39, in overtime last night. The girls' win clinches the third playoff spot out of 23-3A thanks to a Rockdale loss to Giddings. They are up 2 games on La Grange with 1 to go. SMITHVILLE, FEB. 2 STORY The Smithville Lady Tigers ... http://smithvilletimes.com/2012/02/04/lady-tigers-win-third-straight-district-game/