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The site of the Builders Association of Kosciusko/Fulton Counties' 2004 Homes on Parade is Pheasant Ridge, off Ranch Road south of Warsaw. It is in the same location as the 2002 Homes on Parade.
The parade runs Saturday through Sept. 19. The hours are: Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 8 p.m.; Monday through Friday, 3 to 8 p.m.; Sept. 18, 1 to 8 p.m.; and Sept. 19, 1 to 6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the parade site: $5 for age 13 and up; $1 for ages 6 to 12; and under age 6 are free.
VIP Night Thursday provided the opportunity for the Builders Association to recognize the builders and introduce the hosts and sponsors of the event. Carol Huffer, executive director of the Builders Association, opened the ceremonies by introducing Max Courtney, senior vice president, and Bill Curl, assistant vice president, with Mutual Federal Savings Bank, host sponsors of the event. Courtney welcomed everyone to the 2004 Homes on Parade and Curl introduced the developers, Tom, Brad and Bruce Jackson, T.L. Jackson Construction.
As president of the Builders Association, Bruce Jackson acknowledged the builders and thanked the city, parade committees and others responsible for preparation of the 2004 Homes on parade.
It also was announced that this would be Carol Huffer's last year for the parade, as she plans to retire in the spring.
The builders of the eight homes built for this year's parade are: Willie's Oakbrook Homes, Miller Brothers Builders, Coffel Construction, Skyline Builders, Terry Shepherd Construction, Lewis Construction and T.L. Jackson Construction Inc.
Catering was by Boss Hogg and live music was provided by Sentimental Journey.
Common among this year's homes was the use of ceramic tile combined with carpet, both wall-to-wall and area rugs, and richly colored hardwood floors. Most carpeting was serviceable and in neutral tones. All homes are comfortable, convenient and ideal for family life.
What's in:
• Columns - exterior and interior. One home used brick columns that matched the brick in the combination fireplace/entertainment center. In another home, arched columns separated the kitchen area from the great room, which provided a break without losing the spaciouis feeling of open living.
• Traditional overstuffed furniture, allowing decorations, occasional tables and other furnishings to establish the ambience. A simple cream-colored conversation sofa was highlighted by faux marble tables on ornamental metal. Other tables featured various metal finishes from simple to ornate, topped with tile and slate.
• Several homes had large lower level entertainment areas. Check out the cabinets and flooring in the lower level theater /family room in the Aspen.
• Trayed and coffered ceilings were featured in several homes, usually accented by different colors.
• Oversized showers, one with double shower heads and some glassed-in using block and clear glass.
• Lots of kitchen cabinets, most in warm wood tones.
• Larger, more open foyers/entry ways.
• Garage space for three vehicles.
What's out:
• White walls.
• Living rooms have been replaced by great rooms, family rooms and entertainment areas in an open concept.
Color? Mostly earth and fall tones, but in a wide variety of shades from a deep cinnamon red to pale taupe. One dining room sported a coffered ceiling in dark brick red, mustard and off white combined with antique gold patterned wall covering. In the two childrens' bedrooms in one home, the top fourth of the walls were painted one color, and the bottom three-fourths a contrasting color, pulled together by the border between the two colors.
Other interesting items to check out include: TV over the fireplace in the Landon; arched posts and privacy of bedroom No. 3/den in the Kendall; ornate decor in the dining room of the Marseille; chandelier and old world charm in the dining room of the Madison; stained glass over the skylight in the great room of the Bungalow; size of the master bedroom, bath and closet in the Saginaw; coordination of dark and light colors and mixture of patterns in the Aspen; and the attractive color combinations in the Prairie View.
Photographic renderings of the homes and floor plans were contained in a special section in the Sept. 2 Times-Union.
The parade runs Saturday through Sept. 19. The hours are: Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 8 p.m.; Monday through Friday, 3 to 8 p.m.; Sept. 18, 1 to 8 p.m.; and Sept. 19, 1 to 6 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the parade site: $5 for age 13 and up; $1 for ages 6 to 12; and under age 6 are free.
