Family Owned Business Guide 2023

Busi n ess 2023 Family Owned Guide

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more than just a car... It’s about the memories you’ll make.

Thanks again for supporting our family business! We hope to continue serving our past, present and future clients.

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Tanner Roofing has over 60 years experience in the roofing industry. With our experience, we have worked to achieve the following recognitions: BBB

A+ Rating, Owen’s Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor & Firestone Building Products Approved Contractor.

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Twenty-eight years ago Henr y and Jeanette decided they were too old to manhandle cabinets anymore. With that decision, they handed over the custom-cabinetr y business to their son, James, and opened Lonesome Pine Nurser y on the same property. “People are much nicer buying plants!” Linda Neighbors, a customer since day one, quips “Henr y charged extra for these weeds!” Jeanette says, “We don’t have a business, we have one big family ” and that really is how it feels at Lonesome Pine. In October 2020 Henr y passed away after 52 years of marriage to Jeanette. But his legac y lives on at the nurser y in a por trait that sits among the plants in the greenhouse, keeping Jeanette company in spirit during her work days.

4 Legs of Love has served the residents of Temple and all surrounding areas in Bell, Williamson and Mclennan counties for 4 years by providing loving, dedicated care. We are family owned and operated with twenty plus years of experience in animal services. Our well trained and dedicated sta are here to provide a fun and loving environment for your pets. One of the outstanding services we provide is long term boarding and extended hour daycare M-F

and Sat by appointment., which is crucial to our medical, military, fire and EMS personnel in the community. Other services o ered are short term boarding and half day daycare stays along with a full-service grooming salon. Customers can visit us in person to tour our facility or check us out on our website, where you register an account and book all your needed services. We are excited for our upcoming expansion. Coming soon with a new location.

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The President's Award honors those top-performing Lincoln Dealerships that make excellence a priority.

We are pleased to announce the following Customer Remote Experiences* are now available at Johnson Brothers Ford and Johnson Brothers Lincoln!

• Pick Up & Delivery

• Mobile Service Appointments

*Some mileage stipulations apply. Not all services available through Mobile Service.

as for 41 years. Since opening our doors, we have re they ownership satisfaction. It is

made it our focus to create experiences for our customers that ensur y enjoy complete ownership sa this unwavering dedication that has allowed us to be a 15-time Ford President’s Award-winning dealership. This prestigious award recognizes top performing Ford and Lincoln Dealerships whose achievements are among the highest levels of customer satisfaction – in both sales and service – in automotive retailing.

We believe in the importance of giving back to our community. We actively support United Way of Central Texas, Ralph Wilson Youth Club, Temple College, Temple ISD, Belton ISD, as well as many other local civic organizations, governments, and schools. As displayed by the big American Flag flying outside our dealership, we consider it a high honor to serve and support our local military personnel and their families.

Johnson Brothers has been family owned and operated by Harry Adams since 1983. He now shares the responsibility of day-to-day operations with his daughter, Lacy Adams Wagoner. Together, we invite you to come see firsthand the Johnson Brothers di erence.

www.johnsonbrosford.com

7455 South General Bruce Dr. Temple, TX

KOLACHE KITCHEN

It’s been more than 38 years since Irene Wassermann pulled that first tray of kolaches out of the oven.

Irene and her husband, Mike, opened Kolache Kitchen Nov. 17, 1984, at 23108 SE Dodgen Loop.

The ‘Kitchen’ is now operated by their daughter, Carol White, and is still booming today.

While Czech pastries continue to be the big seller, Carol and her staff also make a huge selection of pies and casseroles.

“We added the homemade casseroles about 15 years ago and they continue to be in demand,” she said. “Right now, I’m making lasagna, but we also have King Ranch chicken, chicken spaghetti

and chicken pot pies.”

While Carol was busy being a mom in the early days of the Kolache Kitchen, she learned cooking skills from Irene by working every Saturday. In January 2001, she took over the business.

Despite the pandemic and related supply issues, Kolache Kitchen remains as popular as ever.

“People still want our kolaches, and we’re going to keep on making them,” she said.

Indeco Sales, Maco Mfg. and Artcobell in 2023

Indeco Sales, Maco Mfg. and Artcobell in 2018

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B & D Family Partnership consists of three companies in the educa onal furniture industry. Indeco Sales, Maco Mfg. and Artcobell. Indeco Sales was founded in 1968 and has grown to become one of the na on’s largest distributors in the K – 12 educa on furniture market. Maco Manufacturing began in 1972; Maco produces furniture for libraries, media centers, classrooms and science lab casework. Artcobell was purchased by the family in December 2016 and is a leading manufacturer of K – 12 educa onal furniture. Indeco Sales has showrooms and distribu on centers in Lubbock, DFW, & Houton. Lee Mays started both Indeco Sales and Maco, he is considered a pioneer in the industry. His career started with Artcobell which was founded in 1962 by R.V. Hardegree, but Artcobell can trace its roots back to American Desk Mfg which began in Temple in 1927. American Desk was purchased by Artcobell in 1997. Lee Mays is commi ed to manufacturing and selling pr that are made in the USA. We have a warehouse at 508 Cori Dr. in Belton with a wide selec on of scratch and dent furniture at very low prices. You are invited to come see our newly renovated showroom in Belton at 805 East Fourth Avenue. Buy American made

The family tradi on con nues with Indeco, Maco and Artcobell. In 2022 these companies were sold to four family members of the 3rd genera on, Kevin Goldston, Wayne Goldston, Jus n Mays and Noah Mays. Indeco connues to grow with more than 60 employees. Indeco has showrooms and distribu on centers in Lubbock, DFW, Belton, San Antonio and Houston. Artcobell now occupies the Maco facili es and all of the Maco products are manufactured by Artcobell and marketed as Artcobell products. Artcobell employs more than 250 people on average. Indeco has been in business for more than 50 years and Artcobell has been in business for more than 60 years. The 3rd genera on s ll hold the same tradi onal values as their grandfather, the founder, Lee Mays. Indeco con nues to focus on serving their customers and offering quality products at compe ve prices. They create more value for their customers through addi onal services tailored to their needs. Artcobell has a strong na onwide network of dealers who sell their products. The owners are focused on improving and growing these business and learned from the previous genera ons the importance of reinvesting. With con nued increased spending in educa on, they expect consistent growth and feel that central Texas is a great place to be located.

(From Le to Right Jus n Mays, Wayne Goldston, Byron Mays, Ann Goldston, Lee Mays, Lynn Mays, Jerry Mays, Kevin Goldston, Noah Mays)

(From Left to right Justin Mays, Kevin Goldston, Wayne Goldston, and Noah Mays)

Lastovica Jewelers

One of Temple’s most popular jewelry stores has been owned by the same family since 1950 when Alfred Lastovica Sr. moved here from Abilene. The World War II veteran had worked at a jewelry business in Abilene and decided to take the next step — open his own store.

Today, the business that Alfred built is run by two sons and their wives — Johnny and Diane Lastovica, and Billy and Helen Lastovica.

“Dad opened up in the old Professional Building downtown,” Johnny said. “It’s being redeveloped into apartments now, but Lastovica’s Jewelry was located on the corner of Central and 2nd Street.”

The business relocated several times in the downtown area, then moved to its current location on South 31st in 1996.

The Lastovica boys were both Temple

born and raised.

“I graduated in 1971 and Johnny was a year behind,” Billy said. “We both

went to Kilgore Junior College, but I graduated from Sam Houston State. Johnny specialized in watch repair,

and Billy learned the goldsmith and jewelry repair trades. Soon they were ready to go to work in the Temple store.

“We’re a full-service jewelry store,” Johnny said. “We repair watches and jewelry, and we custom design rings and other pieces.”

“Our biggest sellers are wedding rings — the ones with big diamonds,” Billy said with a grin. “We also sell a lot of Lone Star-cut blue topaz. Blue topaz is the state gemstone of Texas.”

Ra mir ez swimming pools

The Ramirez name has been with quality swimming pools, spas in Central Texas for over 56 years. Best” is not just a motto, it is reality.

Ramirez was the first pool company to open in Temple when it was founded by the late Joe R. Ramirez and his wife Helen H. Ramirez in 1967. It quickly built a reputation for quality, integrity and customer service That reputation has continued and grown for the familyowned business.

The company is owned by Paul H. Ramirez, Joe Eddy Ramirez,

Ralph Ramirez and Virginia R. Garcia. Their install the highest quality, bestswimming pools and spas, and offer tch service after the sale

The Ramirez reputation for quality workmanship and exceptional service has been key to the company’s success.

“Our customers have been inspired to recommend us time after time,” Virginia said. “It has been our honor and privilege to create and transform our customers’ backyards into their own private family paradise ”

Temple Granite Works

If you grew up in or around Temple, there’s a good chance the folks at Temple Granite Works have served your family. The monument company located on South Main Street on the edge of Downtown has created tombstones for thousands of local loved ones.

Temple Granite Works is a fourthgeneration family business created in 1917 by F.S. Walker. Today, it is owned by his great-grandson, Scott Morrow.

“F.S. was a stonemason in Scotland and he emigrated to Vermont in 1911,” Morrow said. “He wasn’t especially fond of New England winters, so he moved to Texas. He had met a man in Vermont who was originally from Florence, Texas.

F.S. decided Central Texas sounded pretty good.”

“It worked out well,” Morrow added with a smile. “He met my great-grandmother — she was from Florence, also.”

Walker and his bride moved to Temple

and opened Temple Granite Works. He partnered with members of the Terrell family who had owned a monument shop in Temple during the 1890s.

The business was initially located on Adams Avenue near First Methodist Church, but moved to its present-day location in the 1920s.

“He needed to be near the railroad,” Morrow explained. “Back then, granite was shipped by train, and it was easier to unload it near the tracks than to haul it across Downtown.”

Back then — like today — granite used by the Temple monument maker came from across the country and from quarries overseas.

“My great-grandfather left behind a legacy of handout monuments of granite, marble and stone,” Morrow said. “You can find his work in cemeteries throughout Central Texas — especially at Hillcrest here in Temple.”

Alfred Lastovica opened his doors in 1950, in downtown Temple with the help of his wife, Joan. Once the store was running smoothly, Joan returned to her career as a registered nurse. The Lastovicas were blessed with three sons and one daughter The boys followed in Alfred Sr.’s footsteps.

Johnny’s irst day at the store was the day after his graduation from Kilgore College in 1974, where he earned his degree as a Certiied Horologist and Jewelry Repairman. Alfred literally handed his son the keys to the store, and left the next day for a much needed weeklong vacation! Johnny quickly learned how to manage Lastovica Jewelers.

Billy came on board in 1981, after earning his B.B.A. at Sam Houston State University as well as a degree at Kilgore in 1981, where he mastered jewelry crafting and casting. Alfred Jr. is a GIA Certi ied Gemologist in Houston

When you visit the store, you’ll also meet Johnny’s wife Diane, and Billy’s wife, Helen. The Lastovicas are experts in assisting you in the selection of that special item.

Alfred Lastovica Sr. ~ 1958

Johnny and Billy Lastovica

Old Jody’s Restaurant

It’s been 60 years since the first burger was flipped at Jody’s Restaurant — now known as Old Jody’s.

It’s the sole survivor of Temple’s burger era, a time when big-league burgers were served up at places like Chuck Wagon, the French Quarter, Charcoal Inn and Where It’s At.

Those places are long gone — Jody’s is going strong.

“My family opened this place in 1963 and I’ve had it for the past 40 years,” said Joey Franks. “It was originally a little fast-food stand but we turned it into a restaurant.”

“We started with burgers and fries, and those are still our most popular menu items,” Franks said. “But we also serve a ton of seafood — catfish, oysters and shrimp, all hand-breaded and deep fried.”

“We also are known for our salads. We

made a chef salad with grilled chicken for the health conscious, and we use fried chicken for those who aren’t.”

So what makes Jody’s burgers so good?

“Just good, fresh meat,” Franks said with a grin. “We get fresh meat every other day — it’s never frozen, and that makes a difference. We’ve used the same meat company since the start.”

“I’m always adding things, both to the menu and to the building,” he said. “Over the years we added seafood and Frito pie. It’s very popular as well.”

In late 2022, Old Jody’s added an outdoor patio and frequently hosts live music.

“I’m trying to do the music during the week,” he said. “Musicians are busy on weekends. I’m planning on eventually having live music every Wednesday and Thursday, but right now it’s kind of random. We’ll see how it goes.”

5275 S. GENERAL BRUCE DR. TEMPLE, TX 76502 254-773-5400

2025 HWY 77 LOTT, TX 76656 254-583-4411

e Fisher family has been bui lding top notch storage sheds since 1997. Lee and Sadie were young entrepreneurs who had a dream of building a small business which grew into a multi-generational family enterprise

eir hard work and vision became the found ation of a thriving business in central Texas. Honesty, integrity, and the old fashioned value of teamwork and good work ethics has brought them through thick and thin. e Golden Rule as taught in the Sermon on the Mount is their motto in relating to those they do business with.

As the family grew, so did the business. Today the Lone Star Structures team includes 16 employe es and business partners. eir product lines have expanded from portable storage sheds to greenhouses, dog kennels, cabins, tiny homes and playhouses for kids.

ey invite you to join their long list of satis ed customers! Visit their store in Temple or their manufacturing facility in L ott.

thebeddingexpress.com

ess is a locally owned and operated business that was star ted by Bob Bradley. He has more than two decades of extensive experience and expertise in the bedding industry. As a hired employee to run a bedding business, Bob has built a network of the leading suppliers of top quality mattresses, linens, bedroom furniture and bedding Later, he bought the business and brought his expertise to the next level. Having established his own name, Bob incorporated excellence and integrity into his business. Bedding Express has become the trusted source for all bedding needs in Temple, Texas.

4211 S. General Bruce Drive, Temple, TX 76502

254-774-7744

Hours:10am-6pm Monday - Saturday

Temple Feed & Supply

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A longtime fixture in Downtown Temple will soon move to bigger digs on Loop 363.

Temple Feed & Supply, owned by Lindsey Strait and her brother, Adam Lucksinger, started in 1983 when they purchased an existing feed business at the location on Main Street on the north side of the railroad tracks.

“We opened the Temple business, and in 1998 we expanded to Belton,” Lindsey said. “But we will be moving the Temple business to the intersection of the loops where Farm Equipment Services was located for years.”

“The new location will be convenient for the area’s farmers and ranchers,” she said. “That area is the hub of Temple’s agricultural community — it’s right where people from Rogers, Cameron,

Academy and Holland come into town.”

The new location will be on 13 acres, and the existing building will become a warehouse.

“Construction has already started on a new retail center, a garden center and a big building for storing and selling hay,” she said. “The garden center will sell flowers, vegetable plants and trees.”

“We will have some gift items, t-shirts and shoes, but our focus will be on farm supplies, garden necessities and pet products.”

“We’re hoping to open in early fall,” Lindsey said. “We’re super excited. Construction is under way, and they are making great progress.”

The current location was purchased by the city of Temple more than a year ago.

Since 1951

LENGEFELD LUMBER CO .

Temple Granite Works was established in 1917.

F.S. Walker, a stonecutter from Scotland, became the first of four consecutive generations to own this local family business. Temple Granite Works has been providing families with memorials for over 106 years! They are proud to continue this family owned business with previous family members F.N. Walker, Mike Morrow and now 4th generation owner Scott Walker Morrow.

Our family is committed to exceptional service and quality products.

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We provide a variety of monuments and memorial services including monument cleaning and restoration.

310 S. Main Street, Downtown Temple 254-773-5220 templegraniteworks.com

Temple Teleg ram and e Mayborn Fami ly - ser ving Temple since 1929

The Mayborn family is commi ed to serving the residents of Bell County and Central Texas with quality journalism and community service.

Frank Mayborn came to Temple in 1920 with his father, Ward, when they purchased the Telegram. While Ward decided to pursue other opportuni es, Frank, except for a volunteer tour of duty in WWII, made Temple his home, building and working for the be erment of Central Texas.

Following Frank Mayborn’s death in 1987, his wife, Sue, who had worked by his side at the newspaper for many years, became owner, editor and publisher

The Telegram and the Killeen Daily Herald are two of the very few locally owned daily newspapers in the state. The Telegram employs 64

full and part- me employees, a network of correspondents, photographers and more than 40 independent contract newspaper carriers.

The Telegram’s website, tdtnews.com, has propelled our news content to new heights. Twice being named the “Texas Online Newspaper of the Year”, the website attracts more than 1 million visitors per year and generates over 9 million page views!

Alongside our website, The Telegram’s news app gives users instant access to news and informa on on their phone, tablet or mobile device.

“Local news ma ers to our community,” Mrs. Mayborn said.

“We take seriously our role and responsibility in being a credible news source, providing our readers with the informa on they need to make decisions on ma ers affec ng their lives.”

“We have a strong commitment to the communities we serve. We strive daily to bring you the news that is important to your daily lives. It is our job to present the information to you fairly and accurately”

-Mrs. Sue Mayborn, Editor and Publisher.

Smith Supply Co. is a locally owned and operated, family business founded by Edgar “Butch” Smith in Austin, TX in 1961 and shortly thereafter, opened a location in Temple, TX.

“B&G has proudly ser ved Temple/Belton and the surrounding area for over 35 years. Our motto “Your Satisfaction is Our Highest Priority” is what we look to achieve with ever y ser vice we offer. Along with complete Auto Body Repair and Painting, we also offer Powder Coating ser vices with an almost endless selection of colors and textures. We understand that you have many choices on where to have your repair work done. Thank you for choosing B&G, a local, family-owned business. God bless!

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