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Winnsboro fans came through once again and we came out on top once again!

Not that we were nervously waiting to see the results of this year's balloting, but when the January edition of County Line Magazine landed downtown, we pounced on them to see how our city fared.

Winnsboro establishments captured three honored positions in the new County Line Magazine Hall of Fame. These spots are reserved for those who have won repeatedly over the years. They now have permanent status as the “best of the best” in the Hall of Fame.

Winnsboro shared Hall of Fame honors with Edom and Canton, each with three Hall of Fame winners.  Only 15 previous winners were honored.

In the 2011 balloting, Winnsboro won five of the 47 categories. In the group of honored runners-up, Winnsboro trailed Tyler by a few votes.

The 2,000 votes were spread across more than three dozen communities, which shows our area is serious about promoting the assets of our corner of Texas.

Hall of Fame Winners

Double C Steakhouse – Chicken Fried Steak
Cibo Vino Restaurant – Pizza
Winnsboro – Small Town Downtown

2011 “Best of. . .” Winners

1. Best Pie – Ganny’s Pie Shop
2. Best Pizza – Zazuz
3. Best Produce – Winnsboro Farmers’ Market
4. Best Live Music Venue – Crossroads Music Company
5. Plus, Best Local Singer/Songwriter – Adler & Hearne
   
   

2011 Runners Up

1. Best Breakfast – Art & Espresso
2. Best Coffee – Art & Espresso
3. Best Sandwich – Art & Espresso
4. Best Annual Event – Winnsboro Fine Art Market
5. Best Afternoon Stroll – Winnsboro
6. Best Bed & Breakfast – Thee Hubbell House
7. Best Bookstore – Winnsboro Emporium
8. Best Fishing Hole – Lake Winnsboro
9. Best Art Gallery – Keyring Gallery
10. Best Chef – Rick Murray of Cibo Vino
11. Plus Best Artist – Margit Iguchi
    

Our friends at the Quitman Community Theatre are now in the Hall of Fame for multiple wins over the years. They also won for Best Play in 2011, The Rainmaker. We consider Bob and Becky Hibbard honorary Winnsborians since their community theater has roots in  Winnsboro.

A special thanks to all who took the time to vote.  And we appreciate your support throughout the year by shopping and dining locally, and enjoying the arts and music that put Winnsboro on the map.

Pick up the January, 2012 issue or go to www.countylinemagazine.com to view all the results.

Sorry to report this concert has been cancelled.

THE SLIGHTLY TILTED BAND
Rock & Roll from the Good Ole Days
 
8:00 pm to 12:00 Midnight
DECEMBER 31, 2011

Tickets $40 for an all inclusive dinner & concert
Dinner Choice's:
Royal Beef Tenderloin
Tilapia with Mango Salsa
Chicken Parmesan
All dinners include: drink, salad and dessert
Alcoholic Beverages not included

CALL NOW FOR RESERVATIONS
903-853-0461 OR 903-342-6119

Brewbaker's Pub
210 N. Main
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-6119
www.brewbakerspub.com

If you have company coming, but you can't accommodate everyone at your home, consider suggesting an alternative.

If several family members are coming together, consider the short-stay accommodations at The Leaves apartments, just a few blocks from Main Street.

These are fully furnished units with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a kitchen, dining area and living room.

More information here:  www.vrbo.com/386357

Thee Hubbell House is an award-winning, historic B&B located close to Main Street. 



Enjoy hospitality at its best in beautiful accommodations, excellent breakfasts and an old Southern charm that takes you back to a quieter era.

Thee Hubbell House has built an exceptional reputation among guests and, despite its elegance, has an atmosphere that lets you relax.

Thee Hubbell House

Winnsboro, TX 75494
903-342-5629

Toll Free:

1-800-227-0639

www.TheeHubbellHouse.com

Hunters' Moon FARMHOUSE is situated on a country road at the edge of Winnsboro. 

The house has been renovated with contemporary amenities such as a new bathroom.  However, the home retains a charm that is enhanced by pieces that were used by the owner's family.

The FARMHOUSE accommodates four adults in two bedrooms.  No pets; children with prior approval.

The pastoral rural setting is sure to let you unwind!

The FARMHOUSE at Hunters' Moon Farm
7739 Farm Road 3019
Winnsboro, Texas 75494
214-707-6663
huntersmoonfarm@gmail.com

Oaklea Mansion is a stately, well-known B&B that is located on 4 acres on S. Main St.  The mansion has been lovingly decorated with family heirlooms and is as much an intriguing museum as a wonderful place to stay.

 

 

Stay in the main mansion or the manor house. 
No children or pets permitted.

Oaklea Mansion & Manor House
407 South Main Street
Winnsboro, Texas 75494
903-342-6051
www.oakleamansion.com

Hi - it's me, City Kitty again.

It's almost Christmas and I'm purdy sure you have some people on your list who would really enjoy a new pet.

We would all 'preciate it if you think about giving a sweet animals as a present. . . including a gift for yourself!

At the Winnsboro Animal Shelter, we have kittens and growed up cats, puppies and faithful older dogs.  They're all looking for someone to love them like my Cat Mommies at City Hall love me.

Also, my friends are hoping for gifts of food and toys if you would be so kind as to drop them off a the Shelter.  They also need money for medicine and vet visits.

If you want to come see my pals at the Shelter, be sure to call to make sure someone will be there when you visit.

Thank you for rememb'ring the orphans waiting for a cozy home this Christmas!

Your friend,

City Kitty

Winnsboro Animal Shelter
835 Hope Lane
Winnsboro, TX 75494
Phone: 903-342-3400
www.winnsboroanimalshelter.com

Shopping Ladles to Linens is as adventure! Lyndi has wonderful displays featuring cookware, appliances, table linens, serving pieces, cookbooks, spices, a wall full of fun gadgets, and much more.

You'll find a amazing gifts and some things you can't resist getting for yourself!

Check out these specialty items that are available in the store and on the Ladles to Linens online store. . .

Zoku Quick Pop Maker - The patented Zoku Quick PopTM Maker freezes ice pops in as little as seven minutes right on your countertop without electricity. 
http://shop.ladlestolinens.com/Zoku-Quick-Pop-Maker-ZK101.htm

Explorer Cordless Frozen Concoction Maker - With no need for a cord, this portable powerhouse can lead your party into uncharted territories. Whip up frozen drinks right on your boat. Take it tailgating. Throw a bash at the beach. 
http://shop.ladlestolinens.com/Explorer-Cordless-Frozen-Concoction-Maker-NBMGD.htm 

Sodastream Genesis Home Soda Maker - Now soda and seltzer lovers can enjoy a bevy of fizzy flavors at home while reducing their environmental impact. 
http://shop.ladlestolinens.com/Sodastream-Genesis-Home-Soda-Maker-Red-10175120.htm

Ladles to Linens
215 Main St.
Winnsboro, TX
903-342-1050
www.ladlestolinens.com

Copperleaf Spa has become an oasis of beauty, health and serenity for women.

With multiple spa services, Cheryl and her staff provide the pampering and professional expertise that let women unwind and feel great.

This Christmas, the selection of gift items is a wonderful compendium of all things women love.

Here are two items that are very popular this season. . .

Create a warm and festive ambiance in your home with our Golden Topaz Collection. A blend of clementine, frankincense and myrrh, with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Inspired by the rare and precious spices gathered along our journey from East to West.

Hand Wash- $16.95
Hand Lotion- $22.95
3piece candle set- $32.95
diffuser- $40.95
biotanical set- $40.95
large candle- $30.95

A Citrus and Holly Fresh blend of Lemongrass, Grapefruit, Evergreen and other natural essential oils that leave the bathroom smelling clean and fresh!

4 fl oz- $14.95
2 fl oz -$9.95

Man-saver gift idea:  A Copperleaf Spa Gift Cards! 

CopperLeaf Day Spa and Salon
209 N. Main St.
Winnsboro, Tx. 75494
(903) 342-7772
www.copperleafspa.com

Last year, the merchants in the Main Street area of Winnsboro held the first Scavenger Hunt prior to Christmas.

It was a hit with shoppers and is scheduled again for December 13 - 17, 2011. 

Here's how it works (it's really quite fun!). . .

Pick up the Scavenger Hunt Form & Rules

Brewbaker's Restaurant and Pub
Double "C" Steakhouse
Shoppes on Market to Main
CopperLeaf Spa
Liefie
Beauweevils
Jan's Antiques
JEB Sales
Main Street Antiques & Collectables,
Winnsboro Emporium
Say A Dream Studio
Art & Espresso
Ladles to Linens

Once you have finished the Savenger Hunt, then you can enter each drawing in all of the above stores:

Drawing will be held on December 17th, 5:00 p.m.

Lyndi, at Ladles to Linens and Jackie at Liefies are leading the charge to get folks downtown to participate in the American Express Small Business Saturday.  Here's the scoop. . .

First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday.  Now, there's the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday, the day people support small businesses. Pledge to Shop Small(sm) on Nov 26th.  If millions of Americans shop small, it will be huge.

American Express wants to help you make a difference.  Get a one-time $25 statement credit when you register an eligible American Express® Card and use that Card for a purchase of $25 or more at a small business on November 26th. Registration is limited.

Ladles To Linens is happy to announce that we are participating in Small Business Saturday November 26, 2011. Register your card by clicking the link below.

www.facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday

Scott's Pharmacy turns into a shopping wonderland every Christmas, but this year, the dazzling assortment of gifts seems more enticing than ever.

The options for gift-giving range from jewelry and stylish women's accessories (nab those jeweled flip-flops!) to gifts for younger girls.

But that's only the start.  Scott and Melanie feature many faith-based gift items, including stunningly beautiful crosses for the home.  Candles, plaques and decorative items make shopping easy and, dare I say, joyful.

While the gifts help you make memories, the staff at the Photo Hut can help you keep the memories that you capture throughout the holiday season.

The frame selection is extensive.  Hint:  a favorite photo in a frame is one way to make favorite friends and relatives smile!

Scott’s Pharmacy
211 East Coke Road
Winnsboro, Texas
903-342-3669
www.scottspharmacy.com

This year's Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 am - 11 am along the traditional parade route on Main Street.

The theme this year is "A Homemade Christmas."

This is always a a fun event with all the charm that makes small town parades so special.  The kids are wide-eyed and the seniors smile as they sit in their lawn chairs to watch the decorated cars, floats, tractors, horses, band and cheerleaders and even tractors and ATVs roll by.

Here are some pictures from the 2010 parade. . .

Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce
100 E Broadway
Winnsboro, TX 75494.
(903) 342-3666
www.winnsboro.com