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A TRAVELERS GUIDE TO THE EIGHT
COUNTIES OF THE CROSS TIMBERS AREA
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I just like the people here. Everybody
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classes are smaller so it gives you more
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learn your name and learn who you are.
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Freshman kinesiology major and
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A Horny Toad Walks
Into a Bar
A Working Artist Studio
& Gallery
Native American Artist
Brings Cowboy Culture to
Light
Kitchenware
on the Square
BOSQUE COUNTY
06 Local Residents Flip Clifton
07 A Horny Toad Walks Into a Bar...
COMANCHE COUNTY
08 A Penny For Your Thoughts
EASTLAND COUNTY
09 A Piece of Eastlands History Restored
SOMERVELL COUNTY
11 A Working Artists Studio & Gallery
PALO PINTO COUNTY
12 Native American Artist Brings Cowboy
Culture to Light
ERATH COUNTY
16 A Step Back in Time at Oak Dale
17 Blast Into the Past
HAMILTON COUNTY
18 Hamilton Central Perk
19 Hico Pecan Street Inn & Drink Shoppe
19 Small Town Pop
HOOD COUNTY
20 Inland Getaway
22 Miyakos: A Gem of the City
23 Kitchenware on the Square
WINTER 2012
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Welcome to the second issue of
the Cross Timbers Trails magazine!
Inside this edition you will find
hidden treasures including eateries,
unique shopping places, and new
places to visit while you are here in
our part of Texas.
The Cross Timbers region
consists of eight counties: Bosque,
Comanche, Eastland, Erath,
Hamilton, Hood, Palo Pinto, and
Somervell. Inside this publication
you will find yourself taking a trip
through all the counties and finding
the well-kept secrets that are hidden
in them.
I challenge you to explore what
the Cross Timbers has to offer and
let yourself be a part of what each
county keeps close to its heart.
A native of Montana, I keep
learning new things about Texas
and the Cross Timbers every day
even after living here for the past
four years. The Cross Timbers is a
warm place that feels like home.
All of the counties are full of local
business and events for those of all
ages and who are from areas near
and far.
You can find more stories, as
well as our past issue, online at
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Fiddle Creek
Steak House
Family atmosphere, great home cooked food,
and wonderful service are just a few things
which set Fiddle Creek Steakhouse apart from
the rest.
I remember my first visit to Fiddle Creek like it
was yesterday. Upon entering we were greeted
in a rustic western style entry way by their
hostess. Straight ahead through the saloon
style doors sits the bar area. To the left is
the dining room.
We were seated at a large table big enough for
the whole family, whcih is difficult to find in
a small town. Old pictures and brands from
locals serve as decoration in the resturant. It
was so cool to ask servers questions about
the various brands and see all the old pictures.
Our food was DELICIOUS!! The rich fla-
vors in the steak and crispness in the salad
made for a very happy family. Fried pickles are
a must with my family and Fiddle Creeks are
to die for! Full of flavor and made fresh
when you order.
My family has been going to Fiddle Creek for
years. From large celebrations and family get
togethers to small date nights with my hus-
band, Fiddle Creek is able to accomodate. Each
time offering the same great service and deli-
cious food. This is what keeps customers
coming back day after day.
Sincerely,
Sarah Smith
Fiddle Creek is open Tuesday-Thursday 11am- 9pm;
Friday and Saturday 11am-10pm; and Sundays
11am-9pm. They can be reached at (254)968-7500.
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LOCAL RESIDENTS
FLIP
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areas of the original brick
walls exposed, and the beaded
ceiling, bead board walls,
and pine floors of the Inns
hallway are original. Gamble
and Slaughter hope the
preservation of the buildings
history will have a positive
effect on business. We think
historical buildings can be
enjoyable and educational,
especially in communities
like Clifton. Most residents
remember these buildings from
their childhood. Now they
are enjoying [them] with their
children and grandchildren,
Gamble said.
Back in the 1900s the
second floor of the Brooks
Building served various uses,
including boarding house,
hotel, and apartments, so
naturally the Screen Door Inns
seven rooms are all on this
floor. Each room carries its
own name and unique decor,
which Gamble and Slaughter
drew from the surrounding
community.
We believe Bosque County
is one of the most beautiful
places on earth, and so are its
people, Gamble said.
Consequently, they named
one room Bosque, and
another Jennies Garden,
after Jennie Gilliam, Bosque
Countys oldest living resident.
Breakfast is served in the cafe,
Somethins Brewing, on the
bottom floor. This specific area
of the building was formerly
the Corner Pharmacy, and the
cafe has preserved many of its
historic features, such as the
soda fountain, Italian marble
bar, bar stools and stained
glass bar back.
Gamble and Slaughters
renovation work benefits the
Clifton community and also
gives satisfaction to the flip-
ers themselves. Both projects
have allowed us to meet and
get to know almost every
person in the county, from
age 2 to 92, Gamble said.
We learned to appreciate and
admire the skill and expertise
that it takes to make a
building or, in some cases, put
them back together.
As for future flips, the
women do not have any
specific ideas.
Gamble said, We do
not have plans for other
restoration projects; however,
we didnt plan to do the
Screen Door Inn either so
never say never.
The Screen Door Inn bed and breakfast is located at 110 N. Avenue D in
Clifton. To make a reservation or learn more you can call themat 254-675-
STAY or visit themonline at http://screendoorinn.com/
photo by Megan Kramer
BY MEGAN KRAMER
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sports, Gamble and Slaughters
relationship evolved from friends
to business partners when they
realized they also shared a love
for small, rural communities
like Clifton. This love took on a
physical shape when they began
their first building restoration, the
CLIFTEX Theatre. We simply
were trying to do something
positive for Clifton and wanted
to make sure communities like
Clifton were here for future
generations, Gamble said.
The CLIFTEX is Texas oldest
running movie theatre, boasting
quite a colorful history of its
own. It was there that Gamble
and Slaughter found their next
project the Brooks Building,
located right across the street.
The Brooks Building was
destroyed in a fire in 1906 and
immediately rebuilt, the second
floor serving various uses for
roughly five decades.
Then business died away and
the building sat empty, quietly
falling apart. We were literally
watching it deteriorate right
before our eyes and often said, I
wish somebody would buy that
building and do something with
it. Turned out that somebody
was us, Gamble said.
With the help of local
contractors and other service
providers, Gamble and Slaughter
began a nine-month restoration
project that resulted in the grand
opening of the Screen Door Inn in
February of this year.

Both Gamble and Slaughter
wanted to preserve the historic
charm of the building while
simultaneously creating a
comfortable, modern atmosphere
for guests of the Screen Door Inn.
They achieved this by keeping
select features of the original
building and combining them with
modern amenities. For example,
the Inn gets its name from the
screen doors that once provided
air circulation throughout the
building. The building now has air
conditioning, but the screen doors
were preserved and hang on all
room doors. They also left some
A lot must be considered
when it comes to making
business decisions. Some
people give most thought to
money, while others think
about their own fulfillment
in the long run. Sometimes,
though, business ventures
are not decisions at all,
but the product of a deep
sense of community and
social responsibility. Just ask
Phyllis Gamble and Mechelle
Slaughter, the flip-ers of
Clifton.
In the most basic sense,
to flip a property means
to renovate it. Many people
flip property to quickly
resell it and make a profit,
but Gamble and Slaughter
were not looking for a profit.
Instead, their renovation
ideas stem from the simple
desire to do good things for
Clifton. Their most recent
project, the Screen Door Inn,
exemplifies their beliefs.
Sharing a mutual
enthusiasm for Baylor
WE BELIEVE
BOSQUE COUNTY IS
ONE OF THE MOST
BEAUTIFUL PLACES ON
EARTH, AND SO ARE
ITS PEOPLE.
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Norwegian Country Tour of Homes
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
Clifton
December 1

The Arts of Christmas at Bosque
Arts Center
Bosque Arts Center
December 1
Open House at Meyer Observatory
Meyer Observatory
December 8
A Very Bosque Christmas
Civic Music Association
December 14
Lutesk Supper
Cranlls Gap Lions Booster Club
December 1
Christmas Parade
City of Valley Mills
December 8
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
Annual Banquet
Chamber of Commerce
February 23
Clifton Arts Association Fest
Clifton Arts Association
May 11-12
Bosque Tour de Norway
Clifton Chamber of Commerce
May 18
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bosque county
photo by Rhyland Pittenger
A HORNY
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out the door.
Cranfills Gap is mostly unknown,
even to surrounding towns, yet most of
the Horny Toads business surprisingly
comes from cities like Fort Worth,
Denton, and Waco.
Id say about 90 percent come from
the metroplex, owner Owen Carlson
admitted.
Carlson reports that bikers come
passing through and stop for lunch on
their way to wherever they are going.
Besides these and locals, the Horny Toad
can expect Norwegian travelers to drop
in on occasion. Thats right; people come
all the way from Norway to enjoy the
tiny town and its thriving bar.
According to Mayor Russell Algren,
also a Toad regular, Norwegians first
settled this area. Now there are three
families who vacation in Cranfills Gap
about twice a year and stay for two to
three months at a time. The Gap, as
the town is nicknamed, takes pride in
this fact, and playfully argues that it is
the Norway capital of Texas, despite
Cliftons official claim.
So, what is it that lures about 40,000
travelers a year to the Horny Toad Bar
and Grill?
You cant beat the friendliness,
Algren said. He should know, since he
frequents the bar every Wednesday night
with about 100 other locals, and also for
any event or band it hosts.
Sandi Carlson, who co-owns and works
at the bar with her husband, could not
agree more. During an interview, she
remembered an elderly woman of about
82 who would come in after church on
Sundays and talk with every biker who
stopped in. It doesnt mattereverybody
gets along with everybody.
Another reason the Horny Toad is so
popular could be because of the fact that
it is the only bar nearby. Mix that with the
family-friendly atmosphere and a bar full of
the favorites, and you have Party Central.
But the bar offers more than just a
great atmosphere and drinks. The Carlsons
welcome bands every second Saturday of
the month and karaoke enthusiasts every
fourth Saturday. Alongside the monthly
events, the bar invites everyone out for
local celebrations like Septemberfest,
Baconfest, and any other fest they can
think to host.
The Carlsons also provide famous
burgers, which were listed in the
magazine, Bite of Wisdom, not only for
their odd names, but for their juicy beef
and fresh sourdough jalapeo cheese
bun. Other favorites include beer-battered
onion rings, jalapeo cheddar poppers, and
chicken quesadillas.
Since the bars opening in 2006, the
Carlsons and their family have opened
it up to the community as more than
just a bar. It is associated with Niki
Covers the Cold, a fundraiser dedicated
to collecting blankets, jackets and other
basic necessities for the colder months
and distributing them to children in
need. For more information about the
fundraiser and the story behind it, you can
visit NikiCoverstheCold.com. The Horny
Toad also has its own website at www.
hornytoadbar.com, as well as a Facebook
page.
Its just a barwith billiards, drinks
and food, a jukebox and dim lighting. But
its the Horny Toad, a place for any group
of people to gather for any occasion. Its
a small-town refuge for bikers and city
slickers who grow weary of bright lights
and tall buildings. Its a story in itself,
inviting characters from all walks of life to
add to the plot.
Upon entering Cranlls Gap is the welcome sign if no ones home, were in Vegas.In 2008 many residents
won a free trip to Vegas bringing the small town to the big city. They also welcome the big city to their small
town at the Horny Toad Bar and Grill.
BY RHYLAND PITTENGER
In 2008, nearly half the residents of
Cranfills Gap received a free trip to Las
Vegas as part of a marketing campaign.
The publicity stunt emphasized bringing
small towns to the big city for a
luxurious getaway. However, Cranfills
Gap has something that brings city
slickers to its small town for a different
kind of getawaythe Horny Toad Bar
and Grill.
If youve ever been to a bar and grill,
you know what to expect: a bar, billiards,
maybe a jukebox, dim lighting, etc. And
if youve ever been to the Horny Toad
in Cranfills Gap, thats exactly what you
would find. What you wouldnt expect
to find is 100-plus people hanging out at
this one bar of a 281-resident town, with
bikes lining the street and a line winding
Clifton Inn
923 North Avenue G,
Clifton
254-675-3333
Best Western Velkommen
Hotel
1215 N Avenue G,
Clifton
254-675-8999
Circle Motel
9307 Texas 6,
Meridian
254-435-2851
Lakeside Village Marina
Motel
265 FM 927, Morgan
254-775-4444
Cliffview Resort
180 County Road 1802, Clifton
254-622-8897
Lakehaven Bed & Breakfast
321 County Road 1630, Clifton
254-622-3449
Dahl House Residence
Bed & Breakfast
410 Avenue M. Clifton
214-368-1625
LODGING EVENTS
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FOR YOUR
THOUGHTS
Why are coins left on graves?
In Greek mythology, it is so the
deceased can pay Charon, the
boatman of the Underworld, for
passage to the other side of the
river Styx. Some believe it will bring
good luck, or just want to leave a
piece of themselves as a marker for
their passage and esteem for the
departed. There does not seem to
be one definitive answer. However,
when it comes to the solitary grave
just near Sipe Springs in Comanche
County, one reason seems to fit:
that the deceased is well loved
and respected, and has not been
abandoned or forgotten.
coins, namely pennies, which seems to
be how the grave got its nickname as the
Penny Grave. The objects and coins are
gifts left by residents of Sipe Springs and
people just passing through. Not much is
known about the child buried there, but
many stories surround her.
According to Texas Places and Faces,
the area legend is that the little girl and
her family were traveling west with a
wagon train. The child supposedly fell
off the back of the wagon and died from
head injuries. Her grief stricken family
miles from home felt they had no
choice but to bury the child there. Texas
Parks and Wildlife says the community
has always heard that it is a 3-year-
old girl who died of sickness in 1870
(or thereabouts) while her family was
traveling west in a covered wagon. Before
the family moved on, they buried their
daughter by the side of the road. Even
Tom Alford, the Sipe Springs cemetery
caretaker, could only offer that the girl
died while traveling and later on the
county road ended up a few feet from
where she was buried.
Theres just not much information
about that little grave, Alford said.
With most of the town gone, it seems
there may always be mystery surrounding
Penny. She is not listed in any of the
volumes of Comanche County Gravestone
Inscriptions, which the Comanche Public
Librarys own Margaret Waring wrote
and compiled with her son, Samuel
J.C. Waring, nor does there seem to be
information about her in any other piece
of the librarys collection that mentions
Sipe Springs. No one ever moved the
grave to the cemetery, even though the
land was donated in 1873.
The county maintains the grave
because its on a county road, not in a
designated area, Alford said. When they
come to maintain the road, they care for
the grave, picking out the dead flowers
and such.
Residents of Sipe Springs may have
tended the grave at one point, but Alford
says theres nothing left of the town
anymore.
Even still, the people of Comanche
County havent given up on One of the
Prettiest Inland Towns in Texas. Ask
Waring about Sipe Springs, and shes
ready with a county map and advice on
the route with the best view. Whether you
just like to travel or you would like to visit
Penny and leave her a gift, if youve
never been to Sipe Springs Waring says
simply, Well then you must go.
photo by Megan Kramer
Americas Best Value Inn
508 W Central Ave, Comanche
325-356-5267
De Leon Inn
408 W Navarro Street, De Leon
254-893-2037
Country Comfort Inn
900 W Central Ave, Comanche
325-256-3545
Whispering Oaks Lodge
124 Arrowhead, Comanche
254-893-2064
Comanche County RV Park
4574 Farm to Market Road
2318, Comanche
254-893-7040
Country Christmas
De Leon Chamber of
Commerce
December 7
Coras Christmas
Comanche Chamber of
Commerce
December 7-9
Santa Shufe 5K
Comanche Chamber of
Commerce
December 8
Wine Dinner
Brennan Vineyards
December 14
LODGING EVENTS
The Penny Gravein Sipe Springs is located on County Road 185, just off of FM 1477. Many people
have left gifts on the grave, including coins, dolls, stuffed animals, assorted toys, and ceramics.
BY MEGAN KRAMER
Sipe Springs (pronounced seep)
is located at the intersection
of Farm roads 1477 and 587 in
northwestern Comanche County.
The town was settled in 1873, and
once held a booming oil economy
and population. Unfortunately, the
oil fields proved shallow and the
town slowly declined to around 25
people, a cemetery, volunteer fire
department, a masonic lodge and
the small grave on County Road
185.
The grave is hard to miss; its
perimeter is lined with stones and
is covered by flowers, toys, dolls,
stuffed animals, an American
flag and dozens of other random
objects. The foot of the grave is
marked by a granite stone, etched
with the words Little girl, Age
3, Name Unknown, Died 1870,
Moving West, and an older hand-
carved stone asking, Who is this
Little Girl? Age 3, 1870s. There
are two other markers at the top,
each just as vague and twice as
worn. The markers are dotted with
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The Way Things Were:
Texas Settlers and Their
Building 1860-1930s
Eastland County
Museum
Humanities Texas Exhibit
January 3
Signers of the
Texas Declaration of
Independence
114 S Seaman St,
Eastland,
Museum and Art Events
March 1 March 30
The Dust Bowl
114 S Seaman St,
Eastland
Museum and Art Events
May 2 May 25
The Blessings Of Liberty:
The U.S. Constitution
114 S Seaman St,
Eastland
Museum and Art Events
July 5 July 27
The Ray Price Show
Leaon River Cowboy
Church on South Service
Road in Olden
November 17 7:00pm
One Starry Night
309 W. Main Street,
Eastland
December 1 5:00pm
Chamber Mixer
209 W. Main St. Eastland
Connellee Hotel
December 3 5:00pm
eastland county
photo by Lauren Wright
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The original checkerboard flooring and
reception desk are just two possessions
that make the Connellee a beautiful
place. From the grand piano on the
left to, the old telephone booths, the
Connellee has a lot of history to tell
visitors.
If only walls could talk the stories we
would hear, said Debbie Wharton, the
executive director of the Connellee Hotel
and Civic Center.
closed in the 70s.
The Connellee closed down due to
the building of Interstate 20, which re-
routed traffic, and the building needed
to be updated.
Mabel Grimes Bradley attended her
senior prom at the Connellee in 1953
and wanted to have her 50th class
reunion at the hotel. In 2004, Bradley
and her husband, Bill, started the
Eastland Community Foundation to
begin the renovations of the ballroom
on the eighth floor, the east and west
rooms, and the lobby. They also added
an outdoor garden, in memory of
her grandparents, called the Grimes
Memorial Garden. The renovations of
the Connellee were completed just in
time for Bradleys 50th class reunion.
Eastland was blessed with the
renovations of the Connellee, Wharton
said.
The Eastland Community Foundation
has a 50-year lease on the Connellee
so it can oversee the day-to-day
operations and renovations of the
building.
The Connellee, which stands eight
floors tall, is the tallest building in
Eastland according to the Eastland
Foundation website.
The Connellee is a piece of
Eastlands history,
Wharton said. I love
hearing stories from
the visitors about
how they used to
come to the hotel
and could hear music
flowing from the
ballrooms.
The Connellee
now is used for many
different purposes.
The first floor has a
historical lobby, caterers kitchen, and
the East and West rooms are used
for showers, luncheons, and small
business meetings. The Eastland
Chamber of Commerce and Visitors
Bureau are also located on the first
floor. The seventh floor is occupied
by the Connellee Dispute Resolution
Center, which utilizes the space for
mediations, depositions, and small
business meetings. The eighth-floor
ballroom hosts receptions, proms,
banquets, private parties and business
conferences. Floors 2-6 are a work in
progress for future use.
The entrance to the Connellee Hotel with original checkerboard ooring and lobby desk. The hotel is located
at 209 W. Main St., Eastland.
Eastland Bed & Breakfast
Hotel
112 N Lamar St, Eastland
254-629-8397
Econo Lodge Eastland
2001 I-20 West, Eastland
254-629-3324
Days Inn
2501 E I-20, Eastland
254-629-2655
Holiday Inn Express
1460 E. Main St., Eastland
254-629-8071
La Quinta Inn & Suites
10150 I-20, Eastland
254-629-1414
Eastland Hotel
112 N. Lamar, Eastland
254-629-8397
Budget Host Inn
2001 I-20, Eastland
254-629-3324
Super 8 Motel
3900 I 20 E, Eastland
254-629-3336
LODGING EVENTS
BY LAUREN WRIGHT
Charles Ulrich Connellee, one of
the three founding
fathers of
Eastland, had
a dream of
starting his
own hotel.
He also saw
the need for a
hotel because
the town of
Eastland, was
bustling during
the oil boom.
Highway 80 was the main road that
went through downtown Eastland,
which made the town a hot spot.
Connellees dream came true in 1928
when he opened the Connellee Hotel.
On a plaque in the hotel, Connellee
was quoted saying, This is the
proudest moment of my life, it is my
dream come true!
When the Connellee opened, it
was a 100-room hotel, and each
room had its own bathroom, which
was unheard of at the time. On the
first floor, there was a restaurant that
served free coffee until the hotel was
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Stepping into A Working Artist
Studio & Gallery in the historical part
of Glen Rose, you cannot help but
feel an immediate sense of comfort.
The walls are decorated with various
pieces of artwork that burst with
color and stuffed contentedly in
the corners of the studio are both
finished and unfinished projects
by people of the community. I do
everything I can think of to provide
art programs for the community,
being known as a one-stop studio
for everyones creative needs in the
Stephenville Empire-Tribune,
Fonseca says that because
she has a portrait artist
and a graphic artist
working under her, all
of their different artistic
backgrounds cover all
forms of art, which
results in this artistic
dream team being able
to complete any art
project presented to
them. An example of this
is the Greetings from Glen
Rose, Texas mural painted on the
side of the Glen Rose Auto Parts
building. Im real ambitious and
creative, says Fonseca as she gets
up from the table to show me more
finished projects inside the studio.
As she shows me a picture of a saw
blade that one customer brought in
with hopes of the local artist being
able to turn it into a masterpiece,
in which she succeeded, Fonseca
claims that over the years she has
had experience painting on various
surfaces. The problem with being an
artist is keeping yourself reeled in
focusing on one thing at a time that I
could paint or make a masterpiece.
Besides the fact that she grew
up in Glen Rose, Fonseca says that
she returned because she wanted to
raise her youngest of three daughters
in a town that strongly supports its
children. Happiness and having a
peaceful heart is enough for me,
says Fonseca as she smiles at me
from across the table. Im an artist,
and Ive always been an artist.
Owner Tonya Fonseca stands in front of her
art studio at 111 ElmSt., Glen Rose.
Inside the studio are work stations and artwork displayed.
Americas Best Value Inn &
Suites
1614 NE Big Bend Trail,
Glen Rose
254-897-2111
Busseys Something Special
202 Hereford St.,
Glen Rose
254-897-4843
The Lodge at Fossil Rim
1789 County Road 2009,
Glen Rose
254-897-2960
Riverside Cottages
1140 County Road 315,
Glen Rose
254-485-5300
Rough Creek Lodge
5165 County Road 2013,
Glen Rose
254-897-3700
LODGING
BY J ESSICA LEE
says the owner of the studio, Tonya
Fonseca, as she sits comfortably in
front of me removing her glasses.
A native from
Glen Rose,
Fonseca left the
all-too-familiar
town at the
age of 18 and
spent many
years traveling
around the
United States.
With a dream
of being an
interior designer, and after obtaining
an associates degree in art from
Northeast Alabama Community
College, she eventually became an
interior designer and art teacher in
Sealy, Texas. Fonseca says that in
ASAP (After School Art Program),
she taught an average of 80 students
per week, and because of this the
program was a huge success. I
watched those kids grow up.
Once back in Glen Rose, Fonseca
opened the Green Pickle, which was
an art studio that turned into a beer
garden.
After selling the Green Pickle, she
opened A Working Artist Studio &
Gallery. A building that was once
a feed store, it has a loading dock
and no running water, but
Fonseca is looking to have
that fixed by December.
Even though the building
only has the space to
accommodate 12 people
comfortably, the local
artist says that she has no
problem getting business or
scheduling classes.
Its art entertainment,
is what it is, says
Fonseca, referring to the
classes she offers at the
studio. These classes
include painting your own
pottery, ceramics, $5 ornament
painting during the Christmas and
Thanksgiving holidays, two hour
private painting classes with step-
by-step instructions where you can
bring your own alcoholic beverage,
and a summer art program for kids
that takes place every Thursday
throughout the months of June and
July. When asked about her studio
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Dinosaur Valley Jackpot
Show (20th annual)
Glen Rose
December 8
Spartan Race
Rough Creek Lodge and
Resort
Glen Rose
December 9
Brother-In-Laws Roping
Kirby Hill and Jason
Bottoms
Somervell County Expo
Center,
Glen Rose
December 28-30
Nolan River Kennel Club
Dog Show
Somevell County Expo
Center,
Glen Rose
January 4-6
Paluxy River Spring
Bluegrass Festival
Oakdale Park
Glen Rose
April 4-6
Lone Star State Dulcimer
Festival
Oakdale Park
Glen Rose
May 10-12
EVENTS
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Upon meeting Jerry Toney, one
may be surprised to learn that
this green-eyed, Native American,
tattooed, self-confessed former biker
is, at the heart
of hearts, not
only an artist,
but a cowboy
artist. The
master tool
and die
maker and
four-time
patented
inventor
found his
calling as
owner and
lighting designer
for Cherokee Ironworks.
Toney accidentally became a
chandelier artist when he and
wife, Verla Toney, were searching
for a rustic chandelier to beautify
their home. They failed to find one
they felt conveyed the warmth and
distinction of the true western spirit.
Verla suggested Toney build
one; after all, he had the skills.
Toney grudgingly accepted the
challenge.
After 10 or so attempts,
Toney established a geometric
formula that he credits for the
balance in his lighting. Eye
candy is geometrically correct.
If the geometry is not there,
then the light is not right, he
said.
Unaware that the balance
and symmetry that are so well-
incorporated into the design are
integral to its appeal, one may be
summarily overwhelmed with the
flawless flow and artistry of the
piece and is likely to presume it just
happened effortlessly.
The Cherokee Ironworks
showroom is a splendid presentation
of Toneys work, and bathes entering
seekers of light in a soft, diffused,
golden glow, reminiscent of the lamp
lit days of the Old West. Toney said
his intention was to make the object
the light and not the light the object.
He accomplished this by developing a
special adhesive, which he patented,
to join Lexan plastic with muslin in
a canvas that softly illuminates and
backlights the sculptural features of
each fixture.
The showroom exhibits everything
from light plate covers and simple,
singular sconces to monumental
chandeliers that illustrate cowboy
life and even movie scenes, such as
the 3:10 to Yuma chandelier. Every
fixture is gracefully irradiated with a
silhouette-like figure or scene that is
emblematic to western culture.
While every piece he designs
is demonstrative of his passion for
cowboy culture, one in particular
holds an exceptional connection for
him. The Nations chandelier thats
Jerrys favorite; thats my piece. That
to me is the balance of Indian art,
Verla said.
all photos by J enny Cline
Days Inn & Suites
Mineral Wells
107 Washington Road,
Mineral Wells
940-468-2727
The Lodge on Lake
Palo Pinto
North Lakeview Drive,
Palo Pinto
940-769-2600
Silk Stocking Row Bed
& Breakfast
415 Northwest 4th St.,
Mineral Wells
940-325-4101
Knights Inn
4103 Hwy 180 E.,
Mineral Wells
940-325-6956
Best Western Club
House Inn & Suites
4410 Hwy 180 E.,
Mineral Wells
940-325-2270
Coffee Creek RV Resort
and Cabins
13429 S. Hwy 281,
Santo
940-769-2277
Hillbilly Haven
Campground and RV
Park
1081 West I-20, Millsap
817-341-4009
Texas Star RV Resort
and Bluebonnet Hall
4586 South Hwy 281,
Mineral Wells
940-325-0123
The Cliffs Resort
160 Cliffs Drive, Graford
940-779-4555
Boyce Ditto Public
Librarys Preschool
Story Time
Mineral Wells Chamber
of Commerce,
Mineral Wells
Every Wednesday
Frontier Christmas
Palo Pinto
December 13

Old Jail Museum
Mineral Wells Chamber
of Commerce
Mineral Wells
Every Thursday through
Sunday
Possum Kingdom
Childrens Christmas
with Santa Claus
Possum Kingdom
Chamber of Commerce
December 8
LODGING
Artist J erry Toney poses at Cherokee Iron Works located at 201 W. Hubbard (Hwy 180 W). For more
information contact by phone 940-325-4300, fax 940-325-4326 or e-mail at info@cherokeeironworks.com.
Cherokee Iron Works is open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed on
Sunday.
BY J ENNY CLINE
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This stunning fixture is aglow
with Native American symbolism
and suspended by iron feathers for
hanging. Although he relates deeply
to his Cherokee roots, Toney said,
I am a better cowboy artist than I
am an Indian artist. This particular
creation challenges that statement.
Toney said he gets his inspiration
from peoples hearts. I think that
its an honor to have someone buy
even a small piece, a candleholder,
anything that Ive built with my
hands; theyre going to take that and
honor me by putting that in their
house.
Toney also creates custom lighting,
consulting extensively with clients
in order to bring their vision to light.
The thing I enjoy the most is the
communication with the customers.
I like building the lights after they
tell me what they want; but, to
communicate and build something
that somebody asked for and them
go thats what I ordered. Its more
fulfilling to communicate with people
than it is just to build something out
of metal.
His art is meaningful in that it
makes your house happy, as Toney
describes, and also in a broader
scope of preserving a part of an
historic, rich, American culture. His
passion and artistic contributions
were recognized in 2003 when he
was awarded the Western Way award
by the Western Music Association, an
award presented to people who keep
the western way of life alive, which
he proudly displays on the wall
behind the counter.
A man of many talents, Toney
not only has four U.S. patents, but
he also converts bicycles to motor
bikes. He purchases the bicycles
Toneys rst bike-to-motorbike conversion.
The guitar light captures
the country music spirit
inspired by cowboy culture.
from a company in New York and the
motors come from Harley-Davidson.
Toney designs and builds the sheet
metal and casings for the adaptation
and builds both single cylinders
and V-twins. His first endeavor at this
conversion cost him close to $30,000 and
is not for sale. However, he has perfected
the modification process and has recently
begun to build bikes to order starting at
around $2,500.
These retro
curiosities will
drive up to 40
mph and are very
much an artistic
yet functional
amusement, a
nostalgic reflection
of times-gone-by.
Such imagery
cannot be
achieved without
understanding
the mathematical
and technical
processes required
to actualize an
artistic vision,
and Toneys years
of experience
as a master tool
and die maker,
inventor and
businessman have
given him such
skills. His creative
vision and artistic
spirit, however,
are deeply rooted
in a passion for
beauty and a way of life
that can only be gained
by an open-hearted
approach to experiencing
life and truly living it.
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Holiday Inn Express
Hotel and Suites
121 Lockhart Street,
Stephenville
1-800-315-2621
Hampton Inn & Suites
910 South Harbin Drive,
Stephenville
254-918-5400
Econo Lodge
2925 West Washington,
Stephenville
254-965-7162
September Song Bed
Breakfast
615 North Clinton
Street,
Stephenville
254-965-6104
Hoof Prints Ranch
1495 U.S. 281,
Stephenville
254-968-4393
Chambermix
Goin Nuts
December 6
Chicken House Flea
Market
8080 US 377 Dublin
December 8-9
Holly Jolly Christmas
Stephenville Chamber
of Commerce
December 11
The Best Christmas
Pageant Ever
The Cross Timbers Area
Community Theatre
December 18
Kyle Park NYE Blowout
The City Limits
December 29
Artist Exhibit Featuring
Rick Kime Opens
Cross Timbers Fine Arts
Council
River North Gallery
January 5
Artist Reception and
Exhibit, Rick Kime
Cross Timbers Fine Arts
Council
River North Gallery
January 10
Annual Chamber
Banquet & Auction
City Hall at City Limits
February 22
Artist Exhibit Featuring
Grant Reid Closes
Cross Timbers Fine
Arts Council River North
Gallery
February 23
Theatre at Tarleton
Presents Chicago the
Musical
Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts
Center, Tarleton State
University
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Parents Night Out at
In-Zone
March 8
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all photos by Briley Garrett
UNCOMMON
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Rocking your signature scent is not so
impossible after all. Uncommon Scents,
a business located in Stephenville, has
made it possible with more than 280
scents, and an endless amount of scent
combinations.
So, how to get started? The process
begins at the scent bar. There are actually
two scent bars, each containing the
same scents labeled and categorized
into individual tubes. The scents are
categorized by flower, fresh, earthy, wine,
candy, kitchen, tropical, fruit, zodiac signs,
designer, and essential oils.
Begin with selecting a scent you love
and center the fragrance around it. If
there is not a particular scent in mind,
start sniffing until something strikes your
fancy. Play around with the different scent
combinations and mixtures. Put a drop of
each scent on your wrist, at least an inch
apart, so the scents can stay as pure as
possible, then mix together using your
finger, add more if desired.
So how much is too much? Employee
Erin Terpstra said nothing is too little
or too much. Its all about personal
preferences -- some will make their
fragrance using two or three and others
could use up to five or six. There is no
limit to the number of scents you can
incorporate.
Once the scent or scents have been
selected, decide which products to infuse.
They have anything and about everything
ranging from their homemade sea salt
scrub ($8-20) to a fun and colorful
ornamental car freshener ($4.95).
After the basics, turn it over to the
experts to help mix up that special
blend. They begin their process by
putting an
unscented version
of the product
into the desired
size container,
and infusing the
product using
little drops of each
scent. Terpstra
said she does
not stop mixing
until it is exactly
how the costumer
envisioned it.
The last
step, which
pulls everything
into one, is the
naming process.
It is important to
find a name that
properly defines
that particular
scent. Once the
name is set in
stone, Uncommon
Scents provides a
recipe card, which
is used to jot
down ingredients
that it will keep
on file for future
reference.
All in a days
work you can
create your
signature scent,
bond with the ones you love, and relax
while doing something fun and
uncommon, owner Sheryl Bailey said.
Not only can you create some special
memories, but its cost effective, and
you dont have to spend a scented arm
and a leg doing so.
Owned by Sheryl Bailey, Uncommon Scents is
located on 305 E. Washington St. in Stephenville.
The most popular scent sold is Leather, and the
best seller is the Spicy Lavender Vanilla sea salt
scrub, which embodies two differently sized salts,
ground lavender and seven different oils.
Owner Sheryl Bailey displays one
of the two scent stations and oils.
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A STEP
BACK IN
TIME AT
OAK DALE
I have always wanted a diner, but
never thought I would do it, Robin
Fanning said. We have always loved
diners, and we always like to find
places like this when we travel. We
like the little out-of-the-way places,
and the ornate and more original
style stuff.
It is not just the dcor that dates
back to the 30s, the Soda Shoppe
is an 1932 house from Thurber
remodeled to dish up ice cream to
all who visit. The house next door,
nicknamed The White House, was
the childhood home of owner, and
has now become the banquet room,
holding up to 100 guests for dinner.
Oak Dale has a family-friendly
atmosphere that welcomes anyone
who is looking for something out of
the ordinary. Children play in the
backyard on the old cars and broken
down wagon while adults trade
stories from the past.
People of all ages are attracted
to Oak Dale because of the old time
feelings. The older people really do
like it because a lot of people were
actually raised in Oak Dale, and they
get to look at the pictures on the
walls and the menu, Robin Fanning
said.
Oak Dale was voted Best Steak
in Erath County by the Stephenville
Empire-Tribunes Readers Choice
Awards for two years in a row. They
serve up Sterling Silver Premium steak
in all cuts from sirloin, strip, rib eye,
to prime rib. We have a lot of people
that are in the meat business, and
they come here to eat meat, Fanning
said. You dont get this kind of steak
in most places.

Great steaks and drinks are not the
only things that this hidden gem has
to offer. The soda shoppe makes fresh
homemade ice cream daily that can be
a real sweet treat. The recipe, which
was blended from both sides of the
family, is made in traditional vanilla
and banana. A lot of young people
have never had homemade ice cream
until they come here, Fanning said.
Oak Dales cook, Laura Huerta,
has been serving up mouth-watering
meals since the opening in 2009. Not
only does she prepare dishes that
keep customers coming back for more,
she also bakes all of the pies from her
own family recipes.
Most steakhouses will hand
customers a beeper and ask them to
wait in a crowed lobby until a table
opens up not Oak Dale. They have
a Wild-West town, created from old
school houses from Lipan, right off
the back porch where patrons can
mosey through as they wait to be
seated. There is a working saloon,
which serves beer and wine, but party
goers beware, the sheriffs office is
located at the other end of the row.
The general store houses newspapers,
childrens books, and vintage toys
dating back to the 30s.
If customers are looking for an up-
beat, family-friendly atmosphere, Oak
Dale Steakhouse and Soda provides a
nostalgic step back for those wanting
to relive yesteryear.
Heading north on SH 108 fromStephenville, a bright yellowtruck greets customers at the entrance
to Oak Dale Steakhouse and Soda Shoppe.
photo by Brittany Owens
BY BRITTANY OWENS
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Through the pink wooden door and
onto the original hardwood floors, you
are thrown back into a much simpler
day and time. The walls are covered in
local memorabilia from the 1930s, and
Asleep at the Wheel is on the stereo.
You have now just entered Oak Dale
Steakhouse and Soda Shoppe in Oak
Dale, Texas.
Located a few minutes off the
Stephenville square, this steakhouse
provides hungry families with great
food, for a great price. Run by
husband and wife team, Todd and
Robin Fanning, this eatery truly is
a family affair, with all three of the
Fanning daughters working together.
The land has been in the Fanning
family since the 50s, but was never
expected to become one of the leading
steakhouses in Erath County.
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photo by Kandace Willett
BLAST INTO
THE PAST
BY KANDACE WILLETT
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Jeschke, the museum office manager,
says was Elizabeth Berrys forte.
The first question out of kids
mouths when they visit is is it
haunted? Jeschke said. I dont
believe in ghosts or little green men
until I see it. Ive
felt, but never
seen anything
here.
David Ross,
the weekend
docent, said
the son of one
of our business
managers in the
past swore he
saw a woman
in floor-length
black dress
standing on the
landing of the stairs. A paranormal
team later set up a recorder, but
never found anything.
Robin Ritchie, the board director
of the museum, said their story is
that Washington Street is so busy
that it is never quiet enough to get
anything.
Toward the back of the museum
property sits a wooden ranch house
with a little fence around the front. This
was home to John Tarleton, the man who
donated the land for the university that
now bears his name. When Tarleton came
to Texas from Tennessee, he found the
cabin, which had been built by squatters,
on part of the 10,000 acres of land he had
acquired.
According to Ritchie, Tarleton did not
move onto his property right away, due
to the fact that he found a tribe of Native
Americans there. Instead, he went to
Waco, where he married and divorced,
and eventually returned to live in his
ranch house and pursue cattle ranching.
Inside the house visitors may find
artifacts relating to John Tarleton as well
as the university. We have a copy of
Johns pre-nuptial agreement, and we
have a copy of his will that donated his
land for the college, Jeschke said.
For those interested in Tarleton
history, this house truly is a hidden gem.
Grassburs, which are the official yearbook
for the university, cover a wooden
bookshelf in one of the rooms. The oldest
one dates back to 1916.
In addition to touring visitors, the
museum also hosts weddings at its
Chapel on the Bosque. The one-time
Presbyterian church building was built in
1899 near where the current First Baptist
Church of Stephenville sits. The museum
acquired the building when expansion
threatened to demolish the church. The
chapel is Jeschkes favorite part of the
museum. Thats my baby, so to speak,
because I work with the weddings
booking them and stuff. The 19-century-
style white chapel offers a beautifully
classic setting to tie the knot.
Ritchie says her favorite part about the
museum is the activities, especially one
of the annual festivals, Bygone Days on
the Bosque, because its such a family
activity. The enrichment of Stephenville
preserving that and our history is
important.
A summer camp, Camp Pioneer, is also
available for children to learn more about
Erath County history. Speaking of a past
camp, Jeschke remarked that the kids sat
out in the heat of the sun mesmerized
by Ross tales.
For those interested
in history, the
Stephenville Historical
House Museum is the
perfect destination.
Self-guided tours are
offered all day every
day and guided tours
are offered Tuesday
through Saturday,
10 a.m.-5 p.m., and
Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
No matter if you are
wanting to explore the
grounds in-depth or just take a quick
look around, the Stephenville Historical
House Museum allows the Indiana Jones
in all of us to go on a little adventure and
discover the hidden treasures of Erath
Countys past.
The Stephenville Historical House Museumis located at 525 East Washington St. in Stephenville.
Ofce hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. For more information
contact 254-965-5880 or visit www.stephenvillemuseum.org.
At the Stephenville Historical
House Museum, visitors can find
ghost stories, tales of adventure,
artifacts from Tarleton State
Universitys history, and the perfect
site for a country-style wedding.
The museum property, which sits on
Washington Street near the Bosque
River in Stephenville, includes 11
buildings, with almost all of them
housing historical artifacts from Erath
County.
The oldest home in Stephenville
is one of the buildings belonging to
the museum. It was built by James
Berry, a sergeant in the Civil War, in
1869. When you enter through the
doors of the limestone cottage, you
are greeted with 19th century music
playing softly in the background and
the aroma of apple pie, which Vera
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the items are made with the freshest
ingredients including coconut flour
and oil for their fresh pies and whole
grain bread made by Blancas sister.
Mark said you cant find a place in
Hamilton that has as healthy food
and is clean with quick service as
Central Perk.
With all three kids graduated and
moved away, Blanca mainly runs
the bistro with Mark helping in the
mornings. A picture hangs on the
wall of all three kids as well as a
blue star flag on the window for
one of the sons who is serving in
the military. The family is originally
from Houston, but moved after the
influx of people from the devastation
of Hurricane Katrina. When they
moved to Hamilton, it only took three
months for the family to create and
open Hamilton Central Perk. Blanca
has been an avid fan of Friends, even
owning the Friends trivia game and
all 10 seasons of the show.
Customers of Hamilton Central
Perk vary from Hamilton locals to
guests from as far as New Zealand.
Next to where you
order, signatures
from foreign religious
leaders, a rodeo
cowboy and a hand
drawn picture of a
horse by Race Hoss
can be seen. The guest
book shows more
people from around
the country and the
world who have
stopped and enjoyed
the great service and
food. Hamilton Central
Perk has received the
award for the Best
Sandwich out of four
surrounding counties
for the past two years.
Hamilton Central Perk
is the perfect stop
whether it is just for
a morning coffee or
a healthy afternoon
lunch.
Hamilton Central Perk is located at 423 South Rice St. in Hamilton and is open Monday through Friday from7:30 a.m.
until 2 p.m. Hamilton Central Perk also delivers in Hamilton. Ill Be There for Youis the title of a song recorded by the
American pop rock duo The Rembrandts recorded in 1994. It is best known as the theme song to the hit sitcomFriends.
photo by J enny Cline
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Where do you go when your
jobs a joke, youre broke, and your
love lifes DOA? Dont get stuck in
second gear, find fun and comfort
in Hamiltons cozy bistro, Central
Perk. Located just off the path of
where Highway 281 and 36 meet,
sits Hamilton Central Perk, a family-
owned bistro and sandwich shop.
Open by Blanca Sepolio and her
three children in June 2008, the
bistro is inspired by the hit sitcom
Friends.
Mark Sepolio, Blancas husband, is
a general contractor who renovated
the antique house that is Hamilton
Central Perk. The house was
originally built on farm land just
outside of Hamilton, and had many
owners until finally purchased by the
Sepolio family who transformed the
home into what it is today, complete
with blackboard menu, black and
white photographs, and various state
license plates on the wall.
Items on the menu include the
Monica, the Joey, the Ross, the
Rachel, even the Gunther and a
Marcel salad. For non-Friends
enthusiasts, these are names of the
characters on the show including
Marcel, one of the characters pet
monkey. Now do not panic if you
hear that Ross and Rachel are on a
break, it only means that Blanca is
running low on bacon because both
sandwiches share the ingredient. The
most popular menu item, although
not Friends-themed, is the stuffed
avocado, which you can have stuffed
with chicken, egg or tuna salad. All
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P-pop! Thats not a balloon popping;
its the sound of Hico Popcorn Works, a
small business located in downtown Hico,
right off of Highway 6, and the always
scenic Highway 281.
Hico Popcorn Works was opened by
Steve Douglas, a former Apple employee,
and Donna McInnis. They moved from
the Dallas-Fort Worth area in 2005, to
find a small Texas town with a downtown
shopping area, and an older house that
they could restore. After a few years
the house they purchased was a project
and getaway, and they had made many
friends in the Hico area and decided to
make the move permanent.
In 2009, they decided to start a
business and pitched the popcorn idea.
They traveled around the entire state of
Texas visiting other popcorn businesses
picking up any tips that anyone would
offer. Finally, owners of another popcorn
store in Southlake, Texas, offered to teach
them the ropes of the business, from how
to pop, flavor, and cook the popcorn.
Hico Popcorn Works has been
conducting its business in Hico ever since
then. They can color popcorn in almost
any color that you can think of, for any
event. Weddings, parties, and gifts are
perfect occasions for some of the products
they offer. And this isnt just your every-
day popcorn with butter on it either. The
range of flavors is something that will have
you scratching your head trying to decide
which ones to purchase. They vary from
typical, everyday flavors such as yellow
cheddar, white cheddar, movie theatre,
caramel, and kettle corn, to some that
you may never have even considered on
popcorn such as ranch, garlic parmesan,
salt and vinegar, dill pickle, cinnamon
toast, and spicy jalapeno. Theres even one
called backyard grill, which is popcorn
covered with Steve Douglas own steak
rub, which taste like it was a match
BY CALEB MCCAIG
BY MELINDA NEWTON
made in heaven. Thomas Ferguson, a
customer, and Tarleton State University
student, says Hico Popcorn Works is
one of his familys favorite places for
gifts, and thank yous. He also says
The white cheddar flavor is absolutely
addicting. And that if you cant find a
flavor you like in there, then you must
be crazy.
Another great thing about Hico
Popcorn Works is that they are always in
stock. He says the amount of equipment
they have in the store is almost unheard
of in the popcorn business. He said, I
never want to be out of commission if I
can prevent it, and it doesnt look like
he will be anytime soon.
Hico Popcorn Works is definitely
a place worth stopping by if you are
cruising through Hico. The town is
friendly, scenic, and full of unique
businesses to visit. Hico Popcorn Works
is sure to amaze your taste buds,
and make sure that youll come back
sometime soon!
They are open six days a week, 11-5
and closed on Tuesdays.
Dublin, homemade Bloody Mary mix
from Drinkology out of Dallas, Texas
Pecans and other goodies from Gilbert
Pecan in Santo, sausages from Pedersons
in Hamilton, Wine-A-Rita mix from
Texarkana, summer sausage, beef jerky
and smoked cheeses from Butlers
Smokehouse in Stephenville, specialty
sodas from Dublin Bottling Works in
Dublin, Eventide bottled water from
Parker County, Crazy Water from Mineral
Wells, and specialty coffees from Austin,
Fort Worth and Tyler. She also carries
many wines from local wineries, Fort
Worth and Waco whiskeys, Texas-made
rum and several Texas-made vodkas.
Her family has been in Hico for 13
years. They own a ranch between Hico
and Stephenville, with a business in the
Western industry teaching team roping
and producing saddles and crooked
stirrups. Her mom also refurnishes
antiques and makes custom design
western furniture. Her younger brother
is a professional team roper and is
sponsored mainly by Jelly Belly Candy
Company. The Shoppe also carries
Jelly Belly candy, mostly their Cocktail
Classic, soda flavored, and Jelly Belly
sodas to keep with the theme of the store.
Jones said
Jelly Belly
Candy
Company
touches
every part
of our
familys
business
so it was
only natural
that I would
carve a spot
for them in
my store.
With liquor
purchases
you can
also find a
few small
sample bags
of the jelly
beans in
your sack.
At the
inn, each
of the three
rooms has a western rustic theme that
looks great throughout. The first room has
two queen-sized beds and a bathroom
that holds a large shower. Unlike the
other rooms this is the only room that
doesnt have a claw foot tub. It is priced
at $110 per night. The second room has
one king-sized bed and a claw foot tub
with a showerhead attached; it is priced
at $98 per night. Last but not least is
the third room that has two queen-sized
beds, a bathroom with a claw foot tub,
and separate shower. It is also priced at
$110 per night. Each room has a touch for
each different occasion such as a family
getaway, honeymoon, or anniversary
celebration. Those rates are for a two night
stay or more. A $25 cleaning fee is added
for one night stays.
The arrival of the Inn and Drink Shoppes
has brought more life to the small town of
Hico. If you find yourself needing to get
away or just driving through, stop on in
and meet the lovely staff and check out
everything that they have to offer.
Every once in a while it is nice to get
away, and when that feeling strikes Hicos
Pecan Street Inn and Drink Shoppe is ready
for you. With three quaint little rooms,
and a Shoppe
located directly
below with
local goodies,
the Pecan
Street Inn and
Drink Shoppe is
the place for a
drop in. The inn
is located near
downtown Hico
conveniently
on Pecan
Street, which
intersects
Highway 6.
Since the inn
is walking
distance to
downtown
Hico, guests
who are staying at the Inn are in perfect
location to some of the best things that the
small town has to offer.
Owner Jennifer Jones said, I have
always loved stores with local goods and
restaurants that use all local ingredients,
its just who I am. With her love of
localities, she offers local goods all
over the store. When you walk in you
are surrounded with local specialties
such as Eagle Mountain Cheese out of
Granbury, Veldhuizen Cheeses out of
all photos contributed by J ennifer J ones
Pecan Stree Inn and Shoppes is located at 202 North Pecan Street in Hico. You can
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A long stretch of white sand on beautiful Lake Granbury. The park is located on East Pearl Street next to the
Hilton Garden Inn.
all photos by Ashley Parker
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Just outside the historic square
of Granbury lies 200 yards laced
with imported sand, tiki huts
hovering over picnic tables, outdoor
showers, restrooms, and a kiddie
splash pad. Instead of driving
nine hours to the closest beach,
Granbury City Beach Park provides
a place for the public to enjoy
the water on a lake with a beach
atmosphere.
Constructed in the fall of 2008,
the beach was originally an
amenity for the Granbury Resort
Conference Center. Authorization
manager Pat Shepard of the
conference center said, The beach
is wonderful and brings a lot to the
community. Its also free to the
public and I encourage everyone to
visit it just once.
Not only do people from the
surrounding areas visit, but also
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Granbury
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December 1
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December 8
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Run For Your Lives
Big Longhorn Ranch
December 15
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December 28
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December 29
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January 9-12
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February 28
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a full refreshment bar serves a variety of
snacks and beverages, excluding alcoholic
beverages.
Mickey Parson, mayor pro tem of
Granbury, said, I dont think I have driven
past the beach and not seen anyone there.
Its what we call the hot spot of Granbury.
It seems as if people are flocking to this
inland beach which in return, helps the
community.
We have students that come from the
local college over in
Stephenville and
that just helps
with attracting
more people. And
in return those
students spread
the word to get our
name out there,
Parson said. The
citizens of Granbury
come first, whether
thats building an
inland beach to go
along with the other
three parks or hiring a
full security service to monitor the beach
daily to keep the citizens happy and the
environment family friendly.
Granbury City Beach Park adds to the
growing popularity of what Granbury offers
its citizens and visitors and is just one
place in Granbury to splash into.
One of the tiki pavillions at the park, perfect for picnics or to cool off in the
shade.
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Located on the beach is a childs play area for those who are too young for
the lake, and also for the young at heart.
people from the bigger cities that are a
little farther away.
Its attracted more people 100
percent. Ive had guests check in from
all over the metroplex area and that also
helps greatly with the local business,
Shepard said. She also added that she
has seen everything from weddings to
birthdays and even church events held
on the beach.
The beach offers the rental of a large
pavilion and six smaller pavilions for up
to four hours for a reasonable price. Julie
Smith, a resident of Granbury, said, I
rented the large pavilion last week for
$50 and that got me four hours of shade
for my sons ninth birthday party.
Events and activities attract a lot of
people to this beach, not to mention
that the people out here are always
friendly and even the teenagers that
come out are very observant of kids
and to watch what they say and do out
here, Smith added.
Even if you do not bring your own
refreshments, there is no need to worry:
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a chef where the tables meals are
cooked on the cooktop in view
with creative knife tricks to create
entertainment.
My favorite part
about it aside from the
food is the way they
cook. Its always fun to
have someone grilling
right in front of you.
Plus, the tricks are
always a good time,
said Lance McFarlin.
McFarlin explained he was
not a fan of sushi, but the hibachi
and the grilling is what attracted him
to Miyakos. His group enjoyed vast
and diverse types of Japanese food.
Miyako also finds new ways to
impress customers. If you want
certain types of sushi, you can go
up to the bar and tell them how
you like it. We even can make news
rolls. We make new rolls all the
time, said Sam Kijnitchee, a waiter
at Miyako. Kijnitchee explained that
the menu for sushi and sashimi is
extensive with cooked choices for
customers not accustomed to raw
fish. Looking at the menu for cooked
items, some of the dinner menu was
priced under or around $6. There are
also salads like the seaweed salad
and the calamari salad that should
be recommended to anyone entering
Miyako.
The attire for Miyako is considered
casual, but the atmosphere is what
makes the restaurant seem elegant.
Lights are dimmed, creating a glow
around the room with piano music
played overhead. Aside from the
quality of the food, the service will
also turn customers into patrons.
During a meal, members of the wait
staff is known to be personable and
professional to everyone, not just the
tables they wait on.
Miyako Japanese Restaurant holds
a diverse menu for customers who
appreciate both cooked and uncooked
fish. McFarlin also explained there
were other types of meat that guests
of Miyako could enjoy if fish was not
a preference. I still dont like sushi,
but I do love regular Japanese food.
I mean, its really just chicken and
steak. Whats not to love?
Miyako is located at 715 Autumn Ridge Drive #104 in Granbury. Hours of operation are 11:30 a.m.-
9:30 p.m. Sunday-Saturday. You can call themat 817-579-8668.
photo by J essica Lee
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In many counties, Texas enjoys
its rustic charm and shies away
from big city life. Although there
are many benefits to
a relaxed area, it
is always pleasant
to have a few
big-city worthy
gems for dining.
Miyako Japanese
Restaurant is
privately owned
and found in
Granbury. They
specialize in sushi, sashimi, and
hibachi. For a group wanting
hibachi, each table is assigned
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The small shop on the Granbury
square is a far cry from the Chevrolet
dealership it was once was many years
ago. One step into The Pan Handle and
the senses are greeted with the smell
of fresh coffee and warm, bright colors.
A look around and youll find tea cups
and coffee mugs, serving platters and
cutting boards, a rainbow of spoons,
spatulas, and whisks, and an array of
other gadgets and doodads you didnt
know you needed for your kitchen but
now must have. Heather Cleveland took
a chance opening her gourmet tool
shop in the fall of 1993 in the midst
of a recession, but a leap of faith with
naysayers in her ear proved to be the
right move.
Sitting in a coffee shop across the
street from her store, Cleveland recalled
her childhood fondly with talk of making
crepes and Greek streusel, and named
her mother as the inspiration behind
what has become a staple in the
Granbury community.
I grew up in a gourmet household,
Cleveland said. My mom was always
an intrepid, adventurous cook. She
would try anything. While she was
in college studying photography and
art history, Cleveland thought of her
memories in the kitchen and after
consulting with her mother, who was
working in a kitchenware store, they
mutually generated the concept for The
Pan Handle.
Though the term gourmet may
scare away those who are recently
mastering the art of boiling water,
Cleveland emphasizes that her shop
specializes in everyday, as well as
gourmet, cookware. She wants to make
sure that her store appeals to a wide
range of people and cooks. I want to
meet the needs of someone just starting
out cooking or getting their kitchen
together or a professional chef that
needs something more advanced.
In accessing the range of people
Cleveland wanted to reach, the
Weatherford native was methodical in
choosing Granbury. Granbury was seen
as a retirement community but now has
a range of ages from young people to
families. She loves that the area is a
convenient distance from the Fort Worth
and Dallas areas but is still surrounded
by similar small towns and close-knit
communities. Theres a quality when
you come to Granbury thats intangible.
Theres a feeling about Granbury thats
very comfortable; you feel good when
youre here.
Shortly after opening her store,
Cleveland decided she wanted to
expand what she could offer her
clientele. She wanted to educate
her customers and build a loyalty
with them while giving them a fun
experience. She decided to start
holding cooking classes in 1998,
which she described as dinner and
a show.
By the end of the night youve
had a great meal with a great beer
or wine pairing and
youve gotten
to meet a really
cool guest chef.
It really is a
social event,
Cleveland said.
Ever
progressing,
naturally the
next step for
Cleveland was
wine classes.
She began the
classes in 2003
after taking a
wine appreciation
course at Texas
Christian University. Though
Cleveland does not sell wine in
her store, she sells many wine
accessories and realized that
more people were beginning to
consume wine and wanted to take
the chance to educate them. Ray
Raney, instructor and certified
For reservations please call The Pan Handle at 817-579-1518 or
vist themat 106 N. Crockett in Granbury. Address and directions of
the residence will be given at the time of reservation.
sommelier, holds the
classes once a month.
Cleveland can attribute
the success of The Pan
Handle to persistence,
endurance, and customer
service. When renovations
first began for The Pan
Handle Cleveland recalls
passersby saying they did
not think a niche store
would work in Granbury
amongst the antique stores
and gift shops. Cleveland
knew she could not be the
only one with a weakness
for kitchen things and has
todays cooking industry
to thank partially for her
shops success.
With the popularity
of the kitchen shows and
the cooking networks and
the personalities and the
competitions all its done is
help build my business.
And Cleveland has one
woman in particular to
thank: Martha Stewart was
hitting her peak right about
the time I opened. Martha
sold a lot of kitchen stuff
for me.
Cleveland has kept her
shop in business for 19
years on one simple fact:
people still have to cook
and eat. When people do
cook at home they want the
good tools and the things
that make cooking fun and not feel like a
chore.
In the years that The Pan Handle has
been opened Cleveland has seen two
recessions, 9/11 and other economic
events that could have been detrimental
to her business. No matter what the
national mood is we dont feel like
going out, we would rather stay home
with our families. That usually involves
cooking.
Even though people
have to cook and eat, they
still have their choice
of where they get their
supplies. Cleveland
says what sets The Pan
Handle apart from larger
chains that may have
lower prices is customer
service. Clevelands
staff is intimate with
approximately five
employees. One point
of pride is that she and
her staff remember
customers and what
theyve bought in the
past. She said she wants
people to feel at home and comforted, so
they offer a cup of coffee when customers
enter the store. Cleveland had tears in
her eyes when she recalled an encounter
with a customer that told her she comes
into the store when shes having a bad
day because it makes her feel better.
BY MONT GERALD
THERES A FEELING
ABOUT GRANBURY
THATS VERY
COMFORTABLE; YOU
FEEL GOOD WHEN
YOURE HERE.
g HEATHER CLEVELAND h
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