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		<title>A unique project. Building a Columbarium.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:22:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Todd</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is one of the more unique projects we have constructed in the last few years.  The First Methodist Church (<a href="http://www.fumcgt.org/">http://www.fumcgt.org/</a>) in Georgetown, Texas hired us to construct the <em>&#8220;Grace Gardens&#8221;; <strong><em>The Columbarium at First</em> United Methodist Georgetown (<a href="http://www.fumcgt.org/columbarium_update.htm" target="_blank">link here</a>)</strong> </em>.</p>
<p>Before you go googling what a &#8220;Columbarium&#8221; is.  I summarize it for you.</p>
<p>The dictionary defines it as &#8220;A vault with niches for urns containing ashes of the dead.&#8221;  And technically that is exactly what it is.  Although that makes it sound so unpersonal.  Let&#8217;s try a different definition. &#8220;A columbarium is a place for the respectful and usually public storage of cinerary urns. The term comes from the Latin <em>columba</em> (dove) and originally referred to compartmentalized housing for doves and pigeons; see dovecote.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tatoddconstruction.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Columbarium-commercial-services.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-946" title="Columbarium Niches" src="http://www.tatoddconstruction.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Columbarium-commercial-services.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="201" /></a><em>First United Methodist Church Georgetown<br />
Grace Gardens</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">This project was the vision of many in the church, a desire to have a final resting place for it&#8217;s members.  The ideas and thoughts were were brought to life by <a href="http://www.voelter.com/" target="_blank">Voelter Associates Inc.</a> of Georgetown Texas, and the landscaping plan  by <a href="http://thedavidbostgroup.com/id58.html" target="_blank">David Bost Group</a> of Round Rock Texas.   Award winning designer <a href="http://lindamccallainteriors.com/" target="_blank">Linda McCalla</a> also helped with the project. <em> </em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-style: normal;">The project features 180 companion niches with the ability to expand for future niches.  7 custom light fixtures from <a href="http://www.texaslightsmith.com/index.php" target="_blank">Texas Light Smith</a> add to the ambiance of the space. </span></em><em><span style="font-style: normal;"> </span></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-style: normal;"><a href="http://www.tatoddconstruction.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/DSC9618.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-947" title="Columbarium Fountain" src="http://www.tatoddconstruction.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/DSC9618-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a>2 very special pieces were included in this project.  The first is a beautiful fountain, and the second is a stunning statue. Both were donated by families who were involved in the planning of the project.</span></em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">For more information, or to plan your own Columbarium.  We travel all over the central texas, and would love to sit down with your planning committee.  Call our office today. 512.930.5188</p>
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		<title>Schwertner Ranch &#8211; Kitchen Remodel</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:04:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ryan Todd</dc:creator>
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Kitchen Remodel at the ...]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a class="tt-flickr tt-flickr-Medium" title="SCHWERTNER RANCH" href="http://www.tatoddconstruction.com/photo-gallery/album/72157623749021866/schwertner-ranch.html"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4481874871_5f8dc757fe.jpg" border="0" alt="SCHWERTNER RANCH" width="448" height="336" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Kitchen Remodel at the Schwertner Ranch</strong><strong><br />
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<li>Gutted existing kitchen sans the cabinets and floor tile</li>
<li>installed custom island cabinet with butcher block top, installed granite countertops, installed custom potrack, installed new backsplash</li>
<li>All new commercial grade appliances.</li>
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<p><strong><a href="http://web.me.com/maddenmorris/Schwertner_Ranch/Schwertner_Ranch_Event_Center.html" target="_blank">Schwertner Ranch Event Center</a></strong>: &#8220;A memorable event is our pledge to you. Set amidst a real working cattle  ranch overlooking a twenty acre lake, your guests will enjoy one of the  most panoramic views in the Williamson County area. Our fine staff will  help you plan your event  and ensure that it goes off without a hitch.&#8221;</p>
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