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Glory to God Let the story be told King James Version: The Gospel According to St. Luke, Chapter 2 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Ceasar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because he was of the house and lineage of David; 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her first born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known to us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad they saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. 21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcis- ing of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Salado Village Voice office will be closed December 24-26. Subscribe Bulk Rate U.S. Postage Paid The office will close December 31-January 1 for New Year’s. Today Permit No. 50 Have a blessed Christmas. 254/947-5321 Salado, TX 76571 Shopping Map Salado Pages 4-5B Calendar of Events Village Guide Page 2B Section B Salado Village Voice December 25, 2008 8 Pages Shopping, Dining, Overnight, Events Delicious party appetizer ideas for New Year’s Eve Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Edamame Hummus 1/2 small russet potato, peeled and diced Serves 8 (about 2 stuffed tomatoes per person) 1/4 cup white wine The edamame hummus in this recipe is also delicious 2/3 cup heavy cream served as a dip with carrots and celery or whole wheat 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese crackers. 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley

Ingredients Oysters 1 cup cooked edamame beans 1 large russet potato Juice of 1 lemon 12 West coast oysters (such as Hama Hama), shucked 2 teaspoons sesame oil 12 toothpicks Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 to 2 cups peanut oil 12 to 16 cherry tomatoes 1/3 pound naturally smoked bacon Thinly sliced radishes 12 ounces baby spinach 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar Method Method In a food processor, purée edamame until smooth; add First, make the Parmesan-Leek Emulsion. Heat a sauté pan lemon juice, sesame oil and salt and pepper. Purée until over medium heat, add oil, then leeks and onions. Cook on- add the spinach leaves. Cook the spinach until it is just well blended. Set aside. Cut the top off of each cherry to- ion and leeks until translucent, about 6 to 7 minutes. Add wilted, then add sherry vinegar, salt and pepper. mato and carefully remove pulp to hollow out the inside potato and deglaze with white wine. Reduce the wine until Serve oyster over spinach topped with Parmesan-Leek with a small spoon. Transfer edamame hummus to a pastry almost gone and add the heavy cream. Cook the potato in Emulsion. bag (or zipper bag with a corner cut off). Squeeze hummus the liquid mixture until it is soft. Add Parmesan, parsley, Nutrition:Per serving (1 oyster/144g-wt.): 320 calories (240 into cherry tomatoes and garnish with radish slices. salt, and pepper when the potato is just about tender. Puree from fat), 27g total fat, 8g saturated fat, 35mg cholesterol, Nutrition: Per serving (2 Tbsp/56g-wt.): 40 calories (15 in a blender and add salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm 410mg sodium, 14g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 1g from fat), 2g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 3g protein, 4g to- until needed. sugar), 9g protein tal carbohydrate (less than 1g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 0mg For the potato-wrapped oysters, fill a saucepan 2/3 full of water. Add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil over me- cholesterol, 160mg sodium Prosciutto, Blue Cheese, and Date Wraps dium-high heat. Makes 40 pieces Cut potato in half lengthwise, then working from the The combo of creamy blue cheese, sweet dates and salty Potato-Wrapped Oysters Rockefeller middle thinly slice the potato, using a mandolin, to about prosciutto is irresistible. Makes 12 oysters the thickness of a potato chip. Make 12 center-cut chips. Celebrate the season with oysters. Available in the shell Cook potatoes in salted boiling water for one minute or Ingredients or freshly shucked, Whole Foods Market’s oysters are just until you can roll the potato without it snapping. Place sourced and shipped to market several times a week for 20 Medjool or seasonal dates potatoes in a bowl of ice and water, strain, and pat dry. 1 container Whole Creamery Blue Cheese Crumbles optimum freshness. Guest chef Alex Seidel from Denver’s Shuck oysters making sure there is no shell debris left highly acclaimed Fruition restaurant shares his twist on a 10 thin slices prosciutto, sliced in quarters over. Roll each oyster in a potato slice and secure with a 365 Everyday Value Balsamic Vinegar treasured holiday classic, oysters Rockefeller, in this reci- toothpick. Pour about an inch of peanut oil in a sauté pan. pe. 40 toothpicks Heat over medium heat until oil reaches 350°F. Fry for two Method minutes or until the potato is golden and crispy on both Ingredients Pit and halve dates and stuff with blue cheese crumbles. sides. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined Wrap each date half in a piece of prosciutto. Secure with Parmesan-Leek Emulsion plate or baking sheet. 1 tablespoon olive oil a toothpick or bamboo skewer. Grill 30 to 45 seconds per Cut bacon into cubes and cook in a sauté pan over me- side, then drizzle with reduced 365 Everyday Value Bal- 3 leeks, washed and chopped dium heat to release the fat. Pour off excess bacon fat and 1/2 small onion, peeled and diced samic Vinegar (simmer until thick and syrupy). Nutrition Per serving (2 pieces/52g-wt.): 120 calories (30 from fat), 3g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 310mg so- dium, 21g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 18g sugar), 4g protein

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MERRY CHRISTMAS Check It Out Y’ALL! Obviously we News & Notes from are closed today and we Salado Public Library hope everyone IS having each year. At one Federal covers the Dalai Lama’s es- too much fun! We will prison inmates are given an cape, meetings with Chair- be closed tomorrow also, opportunity to “tame” one man Mao, and his eventual Dec. 26 and open again on of these mustangs. This exile in India. Stunningly Dec. 27. documentary traces those beautiful to watch, it is We will also be closed attempts. If you think also directed by Martin on Jan. 1, 2009. So Happy most criminals are beyond Scorsese. New Year to everyone. (Be redemption, this movie “The Long Shot:” A sure and stay up to make shows that if you look be- series of tragedies leads sure the old year leaves!) yond the crime, you can aspiring equestrian Annie Then it’s off for another see a man who truly seeks to pull up stakes and move busy year for us all. redemption. to Colorado. While work- The library has great “Amelie:” An impish ing at a stable, Annie tries things planned so let me gamine who lives alone and to win a high-stakes riding remind you of a few start- finds a trove of toys hidden competition to help her in ing in January. Don’t miss for 40 years is inspired to her new life. our wonderful review of repatriate the toys, an im- “The Sensation of “Dewey: The Small Town pulse of generosity that Sight:” After a tragedy Cat Who Changed the sparks more benevolent involving a student, Eng- World” at noon on Jan. 21 acts. lish teacher Finn leaves here at the library. Our “Brother Sun, Sister his job and family, moves computer classes will start Moon:” A couple wanting to a boarding house and this first week and so will to serve God start their own sells encyclopedias door- the Spanish classes. Both church but upset the local to-door. As he makes his classes are full so please bishop. Seeking approval, way, Finn connects with call to make sure you have the man walks barefoot some of the locals, finds a already reserved space. to the Vatican to meet the friend, and is haunted by a Here are some new mov- Pope. This is the story of ghost who trails him. ies we just got in: St. Francis of Assisi. That’s it for this week. “The Wild Horse Re- “Kundun:” A biopic of SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! demption:” Thousands of the life of the Dalai Lama wild mustangs under the filmed with a cast of un- protection of the Bureau knowns in Morocco when of Land Management are film crews were forbidden BAINES rounded up in the West to enter Tibet. The film HOUSE B&B INN

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Dear Readers: First of all - a very Merry Christmas to eac­h of you and yours, on this joyous day. Today’s c­olumn will have a different format sinc­e the last thing on your minds this morning is politic­s, espec­ially if you have youngsters tearing around the tree to see what Santa has delivered - while the older genera- tion is busy preparing for whatever is next on the holiday menu. So, eac­h year at this spec­ial time, we tradition- ally take a moment to extend a sinc­ere hope for happiness and joy to be a part of the life of every- one here in our Village. And to offer a spec­ial Barack Obama -- steady as she goes thanks for following us loyally through the ups and downs of a tumultuous period of presidential Change has rarely looked so muc­h politic­king - whic­h isn’t over yet. like c­ontinuity. It would be foolhardy to think that this partic­u- Barac­k Obama’s leftward position- lar holiday season is filled with nothing but fun ing and ac­hingly idealistic­ rhetoric­ in the Rich and frivolity. We know that the overshadowing Democ­ratic­ primaries harkened bac­k to ec­onomic­ news is bad and from all ac­c­ounts will George Mc­Govern or Robert Kennedy. Lowry c­ontinue in that vein for a while longer. His personnel c­hoic­es during the transi- If we c­ould have one wish - it would be to find tion instead rec­all Mic­hael Dukakis, the the “trigger” that would turn the rec­ession around Massac­husetts tec­hnoc­rat who notori- A kind of c­ontinuity is also possible and “magic­ally” make things better immediately. ously ran on c­ompetenc­e. for Obama bec­ause the c­aric­ature of Bush Meanwhile, it will help if we c­an just hold on to Obama is too savvy a marketer to foreign polic­y as dangerously radic­al the firm belief that our way of life will return to have tried to make a c­ampaign slogan never ac­c­urately reflec­ted reality. normal - with both steadiness and c­onfidenc­e. out of prac­tic­ality. But who would have Bush wants U.S. troops to “return on As always in stressful times, we turn to suc­h guessed that when he lit up the c­rowd suc­c­ess” in Iraq -- so does Obama. Bush nebulous ingredients in our lives as optimism and bac­k in 2007 at Iowa’s Jefferson-Jac­k- supports a buildup in Afghanistan -- so trust and faith in order to c­arry on eac­h day. At son Day dinner with his signature speec­h does Obama. Bush wants a larger military this point in time, it may be a little harder to c­oax denounc­ing the ways of Washington and -- so does Obama. Bush has launc­hed raids these feelings to the forefront personally, as well Democ­rats who ac­c­ommodated Bush for- against al-Qaida into the tribal areas of as within our c­irc­le of friends, neighbors and even eign polic­y, he harbored a sec­ret desire Pakistan -- Obama wants to do the same. family. to draw on experienc­ed Republic­ans to Bush wants to c­lose Guantanamo Bay, but The reason being that we’re part of a generation manage his national-sec­urity polic­y? has been bedeviled by the diffic­ult c­hoic­es that’s not really fac­ed hard times - whic­h leaves Obama has selec­ted a former Marine inherent in its shuttering -- Obama will be, many of us with nothing experiential to hold on to c­ommandant c­lose to John Mc­Cain, too. Bush has put out diplomatic­ feelers to when things turn sour. Gen. Jim Jones, as his national-sec­u- Iran, while warning of the unac­c­eptability Thing is - we must not give up hope. We’re rity adviser; asked President George W. of its nuc­lear program -- Obama has done a tough breed of people even if we have bec­ome Bush’s defense sec­retary, Bob Gates, to the same, although with more of an ac­c­ent used to the “good” without muc­h of the “bad” to stay on; and selec­ted Hillary Clinton, a on diplomac­y. slow us down in rec­ent years. We’ll make it! relative c­entrist who denounc­ed Obama’s Perhaps Obama is simply bowing to Okay - enough politic­al and soc­ial sermonizing naivete in the primaries, as sec­retary of the exigenc­ies of Americ­an foreign polic­y, on this day that should c­enter on faith and love and state. defined by a few ineluc­table realities: We c­loseness. Staying c­lose to our loved ones will It’s as moderate as any Democ­rat’s are the sole superpower in a dangerous help make things happier and better. And again, national-sec­urity pic­ks c­ould possibly world, full of enemies that only we have thanks to eac­h of you for letting this c­olumn be a get. Just when it seemed that the hawkish the military resourc­es to defeat and of small part of your lives. We are in your debt and Sc­oop Jac­kson wing of the Democ­ratic­ rival powers with interests divergent from hope to be worthy of your readership in the years Party was dead forever, a jerry-built ver- ours. ahead. sion of it is making a c­omebac­k via the The great theorist of realism Hans That’s -30- impending administration of a man c­ham- Morgenthau warned against the illusion pioned by anti-war zealots. Yes, God does that “the final c­urtain would fall and the have a sense of humor. game of power politic­s would never be The suc­c­ess of the surge in Iraq made played.” At times during the past two Obama’s pragmatic­ turn easier. Perhaps years, Obama seemed to believe in the never has someone owed so muc­h to a c­urtain fall. His new national-sec­urity polic­y he opposed so vehemently. First, team holds out hope that he never did, or the suc­c­ess of the surge diminished the doesn’t anymore. This is c­hange you c­an Iraq War as an issue in the general elec­- respec­t. tion. Sec­ond, it makes it possible to c­on- Rich Lowry is editor of the National template a responsible drawdown in Iraq. Review. (c) 2008 by King Features Synd., Inc.

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Royce Wiggin, Administrative Assistant [email protected] A Tale of Two Christmas’ salado Village Voice, December 25, 2008, Page 3A By U.S. Rep. John Carter word that some of his fel- Big oil: low Jews were acknowl- Things weren’t going edging the birth of a future Still trying so well for the Adminis- king in a small farming FORUMFORUM to fool us tration of King Herod the community outside Jerusa- Great in 4 BC. As soon lem, he ordered every male as one scandal was buried child under the age of two An Open Exchange of Ideas by the articulate and politi- in the vicinity to be killed, cally-savvy Herod, another to make sure his successors would crop up. wouldn’t face a challenger Jim Herod had earlier sur- in the coming decades. vived an impeachment trial The murder of the inno- Hightower in Egypt, held by the joint cents turned out to be one ExxonMobil wants you court of Roman General of his final acts. to know that it cares about Mark Antony and Egyp- His son, Herod Antipas, poor African children. tian Queen Cleopatra. The was no better. When an Several are featured in King was charged with “extremist” religious lead- a recent TV ad touting murdering his chief politi- er, John the Baptist, called Exxon’s donations to a cal rival during a vacation attention to the incestuous charitable effort in Africa at Herod’s Jericho estate sins of the continued Herod to fight malaria. Chevron - a swimming pool “acci- dynasty, John’s severed wants you to know that it’s dent”. Yes, Herod actually head was soon displayed a caring corporation, too. had a swimming pool built on a silver platter for the It’s running a TV ad tout- in the desert. amusement of the crown. ing its concern about alter- According to Herod, Political leaders didn’t sit native energy, featuring a he and his rival were in- still for moral criticism in touching tagline that says: nocently engaged in horse those days anymore than “This isn’t just about oil play in the pool, when now. But the ancient ver- companies. This is about Herod “playfully” held sion of “slash and burn” you and me.” the other politician under politics wasn’t just a figure Why the push to show the water a little too long. of speech - it was literal. Big Oil’s gentle side? With no witnesses or evi- The point of looking at Because new profit figures dence to the contrary, he Herod’s dynasty is to gain a Prescription for a healthier economy show yet another quarter of opportunities for education was acquitted. little perspective on where By Steven Edelstein caring for family members. the ongoing money grab and training, direct care Speculation abounded we are this Christmas sea- Without a stable, well-pre- by these giants. Exxon’s workers will stay longer that Herod had “cut a deal” son in America. Herod, in As policymakers debate pared workforce of direct take for the three summer and do better at their jobs. with Antony and Cleopa- spite of his power and ruth- how to stabilize the sag- care providers, millions of months, for example, was Currently, there is a 40 to tra. Sure enough, within a lessness, is remembered ging economy, it’s time to workers would be unable nearly $15 billion - the most 60 percent turnover rate short time, the Roman gen- today only as a historical think about how to help to balance the demands of profit of any corporation in among home care workers eral and Egyptian queen footnote to the birth of Je- more than 3 million low- their jobs and their loved history. So the money grab- and at least 75 percent turn- revolted against Impe- sus Christ. wage workers who hold ones -- and businesses bers are putting on masks over among nursing home rial Rome, with Herod the Those who held all the the answer in their busy would lose billions more in of altruism, hoping we workers. With more expe- Great’s forces in full sup- political powers of earth and burdened hands. lost productivity. won’t notice their pockets rienced workers, the qual- port. The rebels lost, and in their hands - Herod, The recession is hit- So, as economic poli- bulging with our dollars ity of service will improve, Herod was back under sus- Antony and Cleopatra, ting hardest in low-income cymakers seek solutions - and hoping we won’t and working Americans picion, this time for treason Pontius Pilate, Caesar Au- communities, and, if we’re for the recession, why not demand that Congress take with family responsibili- against Caesar Augustus. gustus - are now just dusty serious about stimulating take action to solve social away the billions of dollars ties will have more confi- If Teflon had been recollections in the annals the economy, we need to and economic problems they get each year in tax dence that their loved ones around at the birth of of history. Their trials and make sure that recovery together: Let’s invest in re- subsidies. are being well-cared for, Christ, Herod would have tribulations, scandals, vic- efforts reach the people cruiting, training, employ- To see the true heart of further boosting productiv- been known as the Teflon tories and defeats, are now and places that need it the ing, retaining, and raising the oil barons, however, ity and the economy. King of the Roman Em- the near-exclusive domain most. In today’s aging so- the wages for direct-care don’t look at their ads - look Unlike some other anti-re- pire. He got off scot-free. of historians, all but erased ciety and service economy, workers. The idea is do- at their production num- cession proposals, invest- Nothing could bring this from the consciousness at least one in 10 low- able, workable, and will bers. While prices rose in ing in direct-care workers tyrant down, and he made of the world that is so im- wage-earners is a direct reap returns for years to the past year, pinching con- is a long-term investment sure of it by just plain kill- portant to politicians of all care worker. come. sumers hard, the big refin- in stimulating the economy ing anyone that threatened ages. These hard-working, At a time when poli- ers deliberately cut back on and strengthening the social his reign. hard-pressed Americans cymakers are seeking to gasoline production to hold fabric. In an aging society, When he now received See Christmas, Page 5A provide healthcare and as- prime the economic pump, prices up. While diesel more Americans will need sistance services to older the federal government shortages were squeezing direct-care. As a result, adults and people with dis- already has a pipeline to the economic life out of these jobs are expected to Thank you, CDC staffers abilities in private homes, the direct-care workforce. U.S. truckers, the refiners increase by 1 million from nursing homes, and day More than 70 cents of ev- ignored domestic need 2006 to 2016. programs that provide ery dollar for eldercare/ because they could get a By making these occu- non-residential, non-medi- disability services comes higher price by shipping pations stable and reward- cal services. Their jobs -- from federal funds, mostly American diesel to Europe, Your Voice ing jobs with promising home health aide, personal Medicare and Medicaid. South Africa, and Austra- futures, the nation will and home care aide and Moreover, these work- lia. reap rewards in improved nursing aide, orderly and ers need raises and will Worse, though, is Big Letters to the Editor healthcare, enhanced pro- attendant -- include two of pump the money back into Oil’s failure to use its wind- ductivity, increased in- the three fastest-growing the economy. Because of fall profits for development To the Editor: of our praise, and should comes, and expanded op- occupations in the nation. their low wages and mea- of new oil supplies. The On behalf of many take extreme pride in the portunities in communities Already, these jobs ger benefits, 40 percent of corporations claim that Salado families who have love, care, and positive where the recession started pump $56 billion into the direct-care workers live they need enormous profits brought the Child Devel- development they consis- earliest and will last lon- economy, especially in in households that rely on in order to explore for oil opment Center (CDC) staff tently imparted to children gest. At a time when many low-income communities one or more public ben- - yet last year the Big Five at First Baptist Church both in word and in deed. economic remedies are where stable employment efits, such as Food Stamps spent only $10 billion on Salado into their children’s Some of these ladies have little more than placebos, and consumer spending are and Medicaid. Devoting exploration, while dump- lives, we wish to thank worked with the CDC for investing in direct-care in short supply even in good federal funds to increase ing $55 billion into the Peggy Odom and her team many years and the seeds workers is a prescription times and are severely im- their pay to $12-an-hour pockets of their top execu- of educators for their years of labor and commitment for a healthier economy -- periled during a downturn. will reward their hard tives and major investors. of dedicated service to the they planted is seen in the and a healthier society. In addition, the availability work and recharge the Oil company image ads Salado community as they fruits of responsible young edelstein is the national of direct care for aging and economy. With well-de- aren’t fooling anyone. Their close this chapter of their men and women that today policy director of PHI, a national ailing Americans is essen- served and long-overdue attempts to appear touchie- lives and open the book are weaved into our Salado nonprofit that works to improve tial for an estimated 15.9 pay increases, these work- feelie are as hopeless as of opportunities’ anew. family and community the quality of eldercare/disabil- million workers who bal- ers will spend the money hanging an air freshener Beth Harris, Bobbye Wig- fabric. Simple words of ity services by supporting quality ance full-time employment on the necessities of life on the tail of a hog. ginton, Cindy Rodriguez, thanks are not enough, but jobs for the nursing assistants, with caregiving for a fam- for themselves and their For more information Clorissa Coe, Miriam at a minimum, that is what home health aides, and personal ily member over age 18. children while stimulating on Jim Hightower’s work Yauk, Brittiany Bleckley, we owe. So thank you care workers who provide that American companies lose economic activity in their – and to subscribe to his Charlotte Butler, Rebecca CDC Staff for the differ- care. $33.6 billion a year be- needy neighborhoods and award-winning monthly Perez, Jamie Zbranek, Ka- ence you’ve made! Copyright (C) 2008 by the Amer- cause of the lost productiv- throughout the nation. newsletter, The Hightower tie Combs, and Charity Julie and Brian Sunshine ican Forum. ity of workers who are also With higher wages and Lowdown, visit www.jim- Anthony are all deserving Salado hightower.com Page 4A, Salado Village Voice, December 25, 2008 Obama’s winds of change coming for early ed, but is Texas ready? During the 2008 Presi- cation are gaining atten- many school districts im- FORUMFORUM dential campaign, voters tion from President-Elect pose quality standards heard a good deal of prom- Obama. But there is one upon themselves, the state An Open Exchange of Ideas ises, but one that struck a important unanswered of Texas has no class size chord with the early educa- question Texas must wres- requirements or staff–to- tion advocates was Barack tle with in the face of this child ratio requirements for Obama’s promise that fed- incipient opportunity: is public pre-k classrooms. eral funding for state-based our state prepared for this National recommendations early education programs federal infusion of early call for a maximum class would be coming should education funds? That is, size of 20 children and a 1 he be elected. are our programs aligned to 10 staff-to-child ratio. As we all know, Senator with federal quality guide- Thankfully, Texas has Obama is now President- lines that will allow Texas an amazing opportunity to Elect Obama, and since to reap the potential ben- prepare for the proposed his victory, new reports efits of a massive early new federal early educa- from his transition team education spending effort? tion funding during the up- 40 S. Main, Suite B • Salado make the morning news Of course we cannot coming 81st Texas Legisla- every day. The speed at predict how the funding tive Session. The first bill which his team is moving will be allocated; however, filed in the Texas Senate is unprecedented in presi- if we use Obama’s “in- this year was Senate Bill dential political history. vesting wisely” campaign 21, relating to enhanced However, through the diz- rhetoric as a guide, Texas quality full-day pre-k in zying barrage of reports of would be smart to begin Texas. This bill, along new czars, secretaries, and to tailor our programs in with its companion, House advisors, the Texas Early manner that is more con- Bill 130, would fund full- Childhood Education Co- sistent with federal recom- day pre-k programs while alition (TECEC) has been mendations for quality and requiring districts partici- listening attentively for effectiveness. pating in the program to any indication that the In Texas, we are lagging impose low class size lim- promises made about early in some of these quality its and manageable staff- education during the cam- and effectiveness indica- to-child ratios. These bills paign just might come to tors. For instance, our child represent TECEC’s top fruition. care subsidy system lacks priority in 2009. Our co- Good news, it seems, is proper reimbursement rates alition will also advocate now being reported out of paid to providers serv- vigorously for increased the Obama transition team. ing low-income children. reimbursement rates, as On Tuesday, the New York Federal recommendations well as increased pre-ser- Times reported that the call for these providers to vice training hours for Obama office intends to receive a reimbursement child care professionals. pledge $10 billion for early rate for their services equal Making these quality care and education pro- to the 75th percentile of the improvements to our early grams across the country. market rate in their region. care and education system According to the story, this Nowhere in Texas do we will greatly increase our would constitute the larg- meet that recommenda- state’s chances of securing est federal investment in tion. 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The Eagles beat Trin- He coached the Eagles ity 34-21 for the Region I Resturant through one of the tough- crown, avenging the only Serving Authentic Mexican Food est schedules, including loss of the season and 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 5A District 8 opponent handing Trinity its only 7 days a week Wylie, which played in the blemish. Allen lost to Trin- Division II Championship ity 14-24 in a non-district Tom Westerberg is shown with his mother Jean following game hours before Allen match-up the fourth week an Allen Eagles football game this season. Westerberg is took the field. Wylie lost to of the season. the head coach of the Allen Eagles, the 5A Division I State 213 Mill Creek Dr. Katy 3-17 and finished the Tom is the son of Tom Champions in football this year, following their victory over season 13-3. and Jean Westerberg of the Hightower Hurricanes Dec. 20 at Reliant Stadium in Houston. He is a graduate of Salado High School. (254) 947-5824 Westerberg’s Eagles Salado. Lady Eagles 2-0 in district with wins over Jarrell, Florence Salado Lady Eagles another double-figure per- showed second half domi- have jumped out to a 2-0 formance, and Brennan nance, outscoring Florence start in district play, 11-6 Boydstun made several 26-17 on the way to a 41- on the year after beating good defensive plays from 29 win on the road Dec. the Jarrell Lady Cougars her point guard position,” 16. (10-6, 0-2) 62-37 Dec. 19 Henderson added. “Our “This was a very frus- and Florence Lady Buffs three reserves, Kaylan trating game for all con- 41-29 on Dec. 16. Hearne, Abby Frazier, and cerned because on the sur- Lorna Payne, are so valu- face it seemed like the girls Salado 62 able because they give us performed below expecta- Jarrell 37 much-needed solid play.” tions,” Henderson said. Salado trounced the Jar- Hadley Joiner scored 20 “We caused 34 Florence rell Lady Cougars, scoring points on nine-of-20 shoot- turnovers while we only 36 points in the second half ing from the field. She committed eight, he added. and holding Jarrell to just also had two assists, four “Except for a couple of 12 points in the two pe- blocks, eight rebounds and breakdowns in our press, riods on Dec. 19. Salado four steals. our defense was solid.” held a slim lead of 26-25 at Danielle Hazzard had Henderson went on the end of the first half. 14 points on five-of-10 to say that the only poor “This was a very nice shooting from the field and stat of the night was the win heading into the Christ- two-of-two from the free girls’ shooting percentage. mas break,” Head Coach throw line. Hazzard also ad “We were one of 17 from Randy Henderson said. two assists, a block, seven the field in the first quar- “Jarrell came out with guns rebounds and two steals. ter, then the girls became blazing in the first quarter, Billi Pipes had 12 points hesitant or nervous about and I think it caught our on three-of-seven shoot- shooting,” he said. “There players off guard a bit.” ing. She was six-of-nine were only one or two ill- “After the first quarter, from the free throw line. advised shots - the rest we settled down and out- Pipes also had four assists, were all shots we work on scored them 53-25,” Hen- six points and three steals. in practice.” derson said. “We have to Jenna Sebek scored He said that the players come to grips with the fact nine points, shooting three- and coaches “focus on the that every team is going to of-13 from the field and fact that we won a district give us their best shot, es- three-of-four from the free game on the road while pecially on the road. If we throw line. Sebek also had shooting 15 of 55 for 27 play with a level head and three assists, one block, 10 percent.” with determination and in- rebounds and two steals. Joiner scored 15 points, tensity, we will be fine.” Also scoring for the shooting five-of-13 from “Danielle Hazzard Lady Eagles were Lorna the field and four-of- First State Bank played a great all-around Payne, three points, one as- four from the free throw game, including two huge sist, four rebounds and one line. She also had two as- Main St. at Thomas Arnold Rd. • Salado three-pointers in the third steal; Brennan Boydstun, sists, six rebounds and six quarter. Billi Pipes re- two points, three assists, steals. (254) 947-5852 sponded to a little bit of three rebounds and one Boydstun followed with www.fsbcentex.com a challenge from me and steal and Kaylan Hearne, 12 points on five-of-10 played her best game of two points, one assist and shooting from the field. the year. Hadley Joiner had a steal; Abby Frazier, an Boydstun blocked on shot another solid game, includ- assist, four rebounds and a and grabbed two rebounds ing a pretty amazing three- steal. and four steals. pointer to beat the third Hazzard had seven We will close at 1 p.m. Dec. 24 quarter buzzer,” he said. Salado 41 points. She shot three-of-10 and reopen on Dec. 26 “Jenna Sebek was very Florence 29 Member FDIC active on the boards with The Lady Eagles See Lady Eagles, page 10A salado Village Voice, December 25, 2008, Page 9A

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Going into the Christ- grabbed three rebounds. ret Ward, five points and of-16 from the field and LASTOVICA mas break, the Salado Nick Seawood shot one block; Braxton Tucker, Fine Jewelers, Inc. one-of-three from the free Eagles varsity basketball three-of-10 from the field four points, three assists throw line. He also had “Known for Service” team is 10-5 after beating for 13 points. He was sev- and two steals; Matt Ming, four assists, three rebounds Prompt In-Store Jewelry Repairs Taylor by one point 67-66 en-of-nine from the free one point and three steals and three steals. throw line. He also had and Chase Stuckey, one re- Diamond Sales • Custom Casting • Diamond on Dec. 19 and losing on Grigsby followed with four assists, one block, one bound. Appraisal • Watch Repair • Diamond Setting the road to Hearne 81-60 nine points on three-of- rebound and two steals. Jewelry Repair Dec. 16. seven shooting and three- Barton Grigsby had Salado 60 1202 S 31st St. & Ave. L • Temple of-four from the free throw Salado 67 11 points, shooting five- Hearne 81 773-5772 line. Grigsby had one block Taylor 66 of-seven from the field. Giving up 26 points and two rebounds. Salado Eagles came Grigsby also snatched in the second quarter, the Lutz had eight points, from four points behind three rebounds. Salado Eagles lost to the shooting three-of-five from in the fourth quarter to Jerod Lutz scored nine Hearne Eagles Dec. 16 on the field and two-of-two Belton Chiropractic edge the visiting 3A Taylor points, shooting three-of- the road 81-60. Salado beat from the line. He also had Ducks 67-66. 10 and three-of-five. He Hearne during the Coach two assists and a rebound. Holistic Healthcare The Eagles scored 20 also had an assist, two re- Smith Memorial Tourna- Also contributing for points in the fourth quar- bounds and two steals. ment 72-50 a week earlier. the squad were Liller, six www.cheryliptondc.com ter and held Taylor to 15 Trae Liller shot three- Hearne grabbed a 15- points, five assists and points to overcome the 51- of-five from the field and 10 first quarter lead and three rebounds; Tucker, six 47 deficit. two-of-three from the free stretched it to 41-28 at the points; Ming, four points, Tom Baine led Salado throw line for eight points. half. Then they scored 20 two assists and a rebound 254-933-2273 with 16 points, shooting Liller had an assist and points in both the third and and Baine, two points, an five-of-13 from the field three rebounds. fourth quarters. Cheryl L. Lipton, D.C. assist, a rebound and a and two-of-four from the Also contributing for Seawood led the Eagles steal. free throw line. He also the Eagles were these: Gar- with 25 points. He shot 11-

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Wednesday Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m. Community Celebrate Recovery 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir 6:00 p.m. Kingdom Kids 6:15 p.m. Angela Hogwood Prayer Meeting 6:15 p.m. Slagel receives Lamoine G. Lewis/ SUNDAY Youth Celebration 7:30 p.m. graduates Contemporary Worship/Bible Study 9:00a.m. Traditional Worship/Bible Study 10:30 a.m. www.fbcsalado.org Alpha Chi Commencement award Angelo State Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Abilene Christian Uni- (254) 947-5465 Angelo State Univer- versity will award 303 de- sity conferred 370 bache- grees – 224 undergraduate lor’s and master’s degrees and 79 graduate – during upon 364 graduates dur- TOP R its December Commence- INY ANC ing 2008 fall commence- H H ment, Dec. 12. The cer- S ment exercises Dec. 13 in emony will also feature San Angelo, Texas. the presentation of sev- Angela N. Hogwood, COWBOY CHURCH eral graduate awards. Dr. of Salado recieved a Bach- Cheryl Bacon, chair of the elor of Science degree. invites you to worship with us Department of Journalism Sundays • 11 a.m. and Mass Communication, ABWA Council meeting will give the charge to the held in Killeen Jan. 8 graduates. Savannah Leigh Slagel, Globe Chapter ABWA For today, in the accounting major from Sal- of Killeen will host the ado is among the six grad- Central Texas Area ABWA city of David, there uates who will receive the council meeting Jan. 8 at the Shilo Inn, 3701 S, W.S. Tom Buss has been born for LeMoine G. Lewis/Alpha Chi Award for a perfect 4.0 Young Dr., Killeen. Guest Preacher you a Savior; who is speaker will be Ecoblu spa (254) 290-0205 grade point averages. Christ the Lord. Commencement is owner Becky Parker. Bo Davis -Luke 2:11 scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Social begins at 6 p.m. Secretary Moody Coliseum. A brief and dinner at 6:30 p.m. (254) 947-5203 reception for the graduates Cost is $22 per person. Reservations are required 7702 Shiny Top • 2 miles south of FM2484 off Crows Ranch Rd. and their families will im- mediately follow the reces- by Jan. 2, call 254-698- sional in Teague Special 2303 or 254-681-4958 or Events Center. Savannah Leigh Slagel email beasteapot@em- barqmail.com. My Dearest Love, Army Pvt. Ruben Partida graduates It is my birthday but it is yours, as well, for I live in you and you in me. basic training at Ft. Benning Army Pvt. Ruben Par- courtesy, military justice, ous weapons and weapons I come to you with heavenly wrapped tida has graduated from ba- physical fitness, first aid, defenses available to the presents, over-flowing with an abun- sic infantry training at Fort and Army history, core infantry crewman. values and traditions. Ad- dance of life’s treasures and blessings. Benning, Columbus, Ga. Partida is the son of During the nine weeks ditional training included Trinidad Partida and a of training, the soldier re- development of basic com- 2008 graduate of Holland As you open my gifts, allow me to em- ceived training in drill and bat skills and battlefield High School. brace you and know that I AM. ceremonies, weapons, map operations and tactics, and reading, tactics, military experiencing use of vari- St. Stephen Prepare a place for me at your table, my precious child. Let us celebrate to- Catholic Church gether. Holiday services Grace Baptist Church Merry “Christ”mas Christmas Eve: 6 p.m. 5798 FM2484 • 254-947-5917 Singing of Carols. 6:30 Love, God Worship Schedule p.m. Vigil Mass. Sunday School • 9:45 a.m. • Worship • 11 a.m. Midnight Mass: 11:30 Worship/Bible Study and Praise Kids Music • 6 p.m. p.m. Singing of Carols. 12 Broecker Funeral Home Wednesday a.m. Midnight Mass. 949 West Village Road, Salado Pot Luck Meal 6:45 pm Christmas Day: 9 a.m. English Mass. 11 a.m. (254) 947-0066 • www.broeckerfuneralhome.com Praise & Prayer • Missions for children • Satisfy for youth 7:15 p.m. Spanish Mass.

ChristmasSERVICE Eve Presbyterian Church Salado United Methodist Church of Salado Candelight Christmas Eve Rev. Carl Thompson, Pastor Services at 10 A.M. Sunday Worship 5 p.m. • 7 p.m. • 8:30 p.m. Communion at 7 p.m. In the Chapel 650 Royal St. 105 Salado Plaza Drive • 254-947-8106 All are welcome Main & Salado Plaza Drive behind Brookshire Bros. salado Village Voice, December 25, 2008, Page 15A and People Temple Civic Theater holds New Year’s Eve gala The Temple Civic The- rating entertainment,” chandelier designed by “Van Gogh-tini.” atre is pulling out all stops says TCT’s Managing Bobby Rynearson of The New Year’s Eve for its fourth annual New and Artistic Director Tim Rhyno Glass, an “in- gala is the principle fund- Year’s Eve Gala. Using the Campbell. home” wine tasting pro- raising event for Temple Van Gogh masterpiece “A Emily Matthews, vided by Clinton Harwell Civic Theatre. A Starry Starry Night” as a visual KWTX news anchor, is of Pignetti’s Restaurant, Night” Temple Civic The- axis, the promises to be a serving as host for the eve- a portrait package from atre’s Fourth Annual New “celestial experience.” ning. Dance music from Glamour Shots in Killeen, Year’s Eve Gala at the “We have a volun- the 40’s, 70’s, and 80’s a basket of gift certificates Azalee Marshall Cultural May the Lord give you increase more and more, you and teer team of very gifted will be performed by the to a variety of local restau- Activities Center will your children. May you be blessed by the Lord, Who made designers and technicians popular Elephants Band. rants, a well-ness package begin at 7 p.m. Dec. 31. heaven and earth. who are pooling their cre- Of the raffle items from Dr. Shelly Giebel, • 7 p.m.: Cocktails and ative energies to produce being offered this year, a and a star-gazing party at Hors d’ oeuvres. PSALM 115: 14,15 what will undoubtedly brand new Harley David- the Mayborn Planetarium, • 8:30 p.m.: Dinner by be a visually stunning, son motorcycle tops the and many others. Cactus Jack’s. unforgettable evening of list. Other items include a The culinary artistry • 10 p.m.: Dancing by haute cuisine and exhila- custom-designed necklace of Cactus Jacks will treat the Elephants Band and pendant from Ben- guests to a seated dinner • Midnight Champagne UMHB Spring ton’s Jewelers in Salado, highlighted by Chef Randy Toast an “in-home” evening of Montelongo’s seared beef Reservations are Dossman registration is food and wine prepared by tenderloin, herb-crusted required. Call the TCT Jan. 8-9 Chef Randy Montelongo halibut, and custom-cre- Box Office at (254) 778- Funeral Home of Cactus Jack’s, a custom ated signature drink, the 4751. 2525 N. Main • Belton • 933-2525 Registration for spring “In Service to our fellow man...” classes at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is scheduled for Jan. 8 -9. Obituaries Day and evening class- es begin Monday, January 12. Fort Hood officials have lating operations in Iraq at a Soldier who died Dec. Registration time is released the name of a Sol- the Joint Readiness Train- 16 at Forward Operating based on the student’s last dier that passed away at his ing Center at Fort Polk, Base Ramrod, Afghani- The Salado Church of Christ name. Students with last family’s home Dec. 20 in La. stan, of injuries sustained ‘Shaped by His Cross, Sharing His names beginning with A-J Cuero, Texas. His medals and awards from a non-combat relat- truth, Showing His love.’ will register on Thursday, Pfc. Jordan T. May, 25, include the Army Achieve- ed incident. The circum- January 8. Students with of Cuero, Texas was on pre- ment Medal, National De- stances surrounding the last names beginning with deployment leave when a fense Service Medal and incident are under inves- the Army Service Ribbon. R-Z and K-Q will register family member found him tigation. He is survived by his on Jan. 9. Please see the on- unconscious, and called Pvt. Colman J. Mead- mother and father. As we’re running every- line schedule at umhb.edu for an ambulance. He was ows III, 19, of Senoia, The cause of death has where looking for the right for specific times. Regis- transported to a local hos- Ga., a Special Electronic pital but could not be re- not been determined and gifts, let’s not forget the one tration will close between Devices Repairer, entered 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. and vived. the incident is under inves- the military in January perfect gift sent from heaven between 3:30 p.m. and May entered the Army tigation. 2008. He was assigned to ensure us a true opportu- 4:30 p.m. Evening regis- in August 2007 as a Cav- to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd nity at real joy, peace, hope, tration will be 4:30 to 6:30 alry Scout. He was as- p.m. on the same dates. signed to the 4th Squadron, Infantry Regiment, 3rd and love! Let’s celebrate UMHB campus regis- 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Di- God’s gift of Jesus not only tration will be held in the Brigade Combat Team, 1st vision, Fort Hood,Texas when everyone else is think- since September 2008. Sanderford Administra- Cavalry Division since Jan- ing about him, but all through tive Complex. The UMHB uary 2007. His squadron Meadows deployed to our year. bookstore will be open was scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan June 2008. during registration allow- Iraq early next year. At the Pvt. Meadows awards -Joe Keyes, minister ing students to purchase time of his death May had and decorations include Sunday textbooks and supplies. completed a rigorous train- the, National Defense Bible Classes • 9 a.m. Worship • 10 a.m. For admission informa- ing regimen in preparation Evening Worship • 6 p.m. Service Medal, and Army Spanish Worship • 4 p.m. tion, contact the Admis- for deployment to include Pvt. Colman J. Meadows III Service Ribbon, Wednesday weapons training, vehicle sions Office at 295-4520. Fort Hood officials Bible Classes • 6:30 p.m. For registration informa- gunnery and training simu- have released the name of tion, contact the Registrar’s IH-35 at Blacksmith Rd. Office at 295-4510. 947-5241 • www.saladochurchofchrist.org

St. Stephen “And the Angel said unto them... Catholic For unto you is born this day Church Salado United in the Cit y of David a Savior, Sunday Morning Schedule Religious Education which is Christ the Lord.” Methodist Church Classes 650 Royal Street 8:30 a.m. Worship K thru 12th 6 - 7:30 p.m. (254) 947-5482 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Wednesday www.saladoumc.org 10:50 a.m. Worship St. Luke’s and St. Joseph’s Episcopal 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Mass Parish invite you to be part of the action. Saturday • 5:30 p.m. Come & join us on the journey!! Worship Sunday (Spanish) 11:30 a.m. Join us December 24 to (English) 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. celebrate the birth of Monday • Noon Wednesday Night Live! Tuesday • 6 p.m. our Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday • Noon 5:15 p.m. Supper Thursday • Noon Service times: 5:50 p.m. Worship Office Hours: St Luke’s (Belton) 9 and 11 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Bible Study & Every day St. Joseph’s (Salado) 7 and 11 p.m. Program 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. St. Luke’s St. Joseph’s 601 FM 2268 2013 N. Beal 945 N. Main 947-8037 Belton Salado • Mothers Day Out Program • [email protected] 939-1033 947-5414 youth and children’s Openings now available programs available Page 16A salado Village Voice, December 25, 2008

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Salado Village Voice Tim Fleischer, editor Marilyn Fleischer, managing editor Ken Clapp, political commentary Stephanie Hood, composition Royce Wiggin, administrative assistant Our offices will be closed December 24 - 26 Deadline for Classified ads is noon Mondays Real Estate Services For Sale Jobs Classifieds Section C Marketplace Salado Village Voice Marketplace Classifieds December 25, 2008

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$685,021: 128 S. Main $513,000: 3178 Elmer $299,521: 9781 Hodge $288,721: 109 W. Creek $264,921: 2750 Hester St., Salado. Historic build- King Rd., Belton. Beauti- Canyon Dr., Salado. 4 BR, Dr., Salado. Close to Way, Salado. Gorgeous ing on Main Street. Out- ful trees cover the 15 acres 2.5 BA on 3.7 acres in Salado schools. 4 BR, 3 BR, 2.5 BA Austin Stone side seating with fireplace surrounding this contem- Woods of Salado at the top 2.5 BA, two living, and two home in Mill Creek. Land- & seven separate rooms porary home. Wonderfully of the hill. Long front porch dining on 3/4 acre lot. Nice scaped, sprinkler system, inside. Building has many renovated. Workshop, & deck on the back. deck with private back- putting green & garden possible uses. Paved road gameroom & motor home yard. area. fronts 3 sides. shed.

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$178,721: 812 Blaylock $176,221: 9978 Rocking $144,700: 8948 FM 2484, $79,021: 11103 Ridge- The Creeks of Salado Circle, Salado. Ready to H Rd., Salado. Home in Salado. 4 BR home on 3 wood Dr., Salado. 5 BR, Gated Subdivision move in. 3 BR, 2 BA home Woods of Salado on 2.4 wooded acres in Salado 3 BA mobile home with in Salado. on cul-de-sac in Mill Creek. acres. 3 BR, 2 BA, one ISD. Easy access to I-35 game room. Storm cellar 1-4 acre lots. Fenced back yard. Several living. Updated kitchen in- or Killeen. Storage build- in back yard. Large shed Public water available. shade trees in front & back cludes tile floors and coun- ing could be used for work- for storage. yard. ters. 20 x 30 workshop. shop or storage. Area Land & Ranch listings • Mill Creek lots: $24,000 - $99,000 • 10 or more acres 3 mi. W of Temple airport on Hwy. 36. • Winner’s Circle lots: Starting at $50,000 • 17 acres on Hwy. 95, Temple.- Under Contract • 53 acres on I-35 in Belton, all utilities. • Hidden Springs lots: $35,000 - $115,000 • 75 acres on Stillhouse Lake, views, trees, close in. • Windy Hill Ranch: 1.9 ac. - $99,500 • 71.8 acres, near Academy, on Hwy 95. • Prairie Dell Church Rd.: 4 lots - $19,521 each • 76 acres south of Salado, lovely views. • 81 acres near Academy, pond, well located. • Creeks of Salado: Estate-sized lots • 89 acres, large trees, pond. Lovely setting. starting at $60,000. • 99 acres & 119 acres adjoining, Edge of Temple. • 105 acres, excellent location, Salado schools. • 175 acres, wooded, deer, 15 mi. W. Temple. • 215 acres I-35, Salado, many possibilities.

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Greenhouse 2nd Generation A/C Contractor continued on Pressure Washing TACL A 2124 C (Class A) for plants. $259,500 Century Serving all of Bell County 21 Bill Bartlett 947-5050 Home Maintenance Page 3C New Screens Commercial Store Fronts & Remodeling Services Custom Storm Windows Custom Designed Mirror Custom Storm Doors Residential Glass Repair FREE ESTIMATES Patio Door Repair Shower Doors • Climate Control • Wide Driveways • 5x10 - 10x30 • Well Lighted Glass & Window, Inc. • 24 Hour Code Entry • Camera Surveillance 3010 S. Gen. Bruce • Temple, Texas 76504 939-6640 (254) 774-9361 • Fax (254) 774-1900 (254) 939-1387 580 W. Loop 121 Belton, TX 76513 JIM & SHEILA MOHLER Owners NameGive your nest a Sell it in the Classifieds 15 words for $5 .20 per word after [email protected] Name: Phone: Address: Email: Ad:

Salado Village Voice PO Box 587 Classifieds are prepaid, monthly billing can be arranged on long term runs. Salado, TX 76571 guest suite with full bath. tures include extensive Bra- salado acres with lots of space for Custom 4 BR, 3.5 BA just December 25, 2008 Village Voice, Page 3C $348,800. Call Salado Realty zillian Mesquite wood floors, your family or home based North of Salado on 5 acres 254-947-9700 granite counter tops, ceramic business. Fantastic kitchen with established coastal pas- 7/3tfn tile backsplash, downdraft with island opens up to the ture. Two living areas, 2 dining cooktop, stainless appliances, family room and dining room. areas, study and a wonderful 6 acres of rolling hills 3200 original satillio tile in some Plenty of windows make the kitchen with granite, custom SF Workshop with 4 over- areas, butler’s pantry w/ wet home nice and bright. Mas- cabinets, downdraft Jenn-Air, head doors, Austin Stone 3 bar, walls and walls of win- ter bath has garden tub plus double ovens, island and BR, 2 BA home. $238,000. dows, oversized glass and tile a separate shower. The pantry! Master suite has sepa- Office space for lease Call Salado Realty 254-947- shower in master, workshop, 5th bedroom is extra large. rate sitting area, fabulous bath 9700 separate game room and $223,800. Call Salado Re- and exterior door to back patio. 5/31tfnf motor home shed. $513,000. Salado Civic Center alty 254-947-9700. Great floor plan. One bedroom Century 21 Bill Bartlett 947- 601 North Main Street and private bath is wheelchair Gorgeous Views and Beau- 5050 Keller Williams Realty accessible. $374,521 Century tiful Moon Creek make this By appointment only Awesome! Manager Special! 21 Bill Bartlett 947-5050 O down on a home. Call 254- the perfect place to relax and Home on 9.10 acres front- enjoy. 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Sitting Harker Heights in Salado ISD. trees shade front and back Salado Realty 254-947-9700. high above the golf course, Minutes from Stillhouse Hollow yards $178,721. Century 21 you will enjoy treetop views boat ramp. Energy Efficient. Bill Bartlett 947-5050 Land for Sale______from most of the most rooms 217,500. Call First Texas in this beautiful home. Vaulted 11/06tfnf Brokerage 947-5577 5 ac. and 3 ac tracts, Salado, ceilings and lots of light make 0731tfnf the kitchen and breakfast Beautiful Austin Stone great location, views. Near Home in Royal Oaks Sub- golf course. 254-947-4475, area a delightful place to be. 3178 Elmer King Rd., division. Large covered 254-721-4679 3 BR/2 BA, 2 CG, $293,000. Belton. Scheduled appoint- porches make this ideal to 12/11-1/1p Call Salado Realty 254-947- ment necessary. Very private enjoy the peaceful setting. NARISSA ANN MOHAMMED 9700. setting! Beautiful trees cover REALTOR© Living room boasts large the 15 acres that surround (512) 771-1164 wood floors and a large stone Colonial style home on a this one owner contemporary, [email protected] fireplace. Open Kitchen with hilltop with beautiful live designed by Vail Logsdon. granite counters. Call today. classifieds continue on oaks. Extra large master Wonderfully renovated. Fea- bath with corner jacuzzi tub $324,900. Call First Texas Page 4C and separate shower. Large Brokerage, (254) 947-5577 walk-in closet. Master bed- Whether inside or out, David Foust room and all living areas are Home w/ acreage priced enjoy the stunning view downstairs and 4 bedrooms Custom Homes, Inc. below appraisal. Historical overlooking Mill Creek golf and 2 baths are upstairs. home in Belton built in 1856 course. Beautiful landscap- Quality Built • Energy Efficient Large storage room. Drasti- has been lovingly cared for. 3/3 sits on 2 treed acres. ing welcomes you into this cally reduced to $348,800. New Home Construction Detached 4 car garage & inground pool complete the immaculate custom home. Call Salado Realty 254-947- package. Additional 4 acres w/ spring fed pond & Open living area with hard- New Homes in Mill Creek 9700. barn also available. Call Covington Real Estate for wood floors. Study, formal more info, 254-939-3800 Lots of Space in this 3 BR/2 dining, large master suite. (254) 947-8029 BA 2,400 sq.ft. brick home $279,900. Call First Texas on 1.15 acres. Large dining Brokerage at 254-947-5577 Chris Alexander, room, vaulted ceilings, re- tfnf Builder modeled in 2008. $188,800. Call Salado Realty 254-947- Austin Stone Ranch home 254-947-5369 9700. on almost 5 acres. Great Real Estate 254-702-6959 location off FM 2484. Large [email protected] A fantastic setting with living room and wood floors Eagle Rock Ranch Estates large live oaks and a Texas in the master bedroom. Consulting O Wooded Estate Lots 2.5 to 3.5 Acres $239,900. Call First Texas Have questions or problems regarding real estate? O Underground Electric -style 4 BR 3 BA home on O 3 Miles West of I-35 on FM 2843 2.99 acres. stone and wood Brokerage at 254-947-5577 O 5 Minutes from Downtown Salado accents, granite countertops, tfnf O Quality Restrictions O Salado Schools

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The LOFTS of Carriage Place, can be your NEW address in the “heart of Bill Bartlett historic Salado.” The Post Office, Civic This experience may be of help to you Center, Public Library, restaurants, churches, grocery store and Salado’s quaint shops are • State Certified Real Estate Appraiser ONLY steps away from the LOFTS!!! • Accredited Land Consultant Two bedrooms, two baths, spacious walk-in • Subdivision Developer closets, skylights in kitchens and living areas, • Residential Home Builder fully equipped kitchens and elevator entry to the LOFTS!!! • Graduate Real Estate Institute • 30 years real estate brokerage Call Properties By Larry Sands, 947-5580 for LEASING information. Salado 254/947-5050 Page 4C, Salado Village Voice, December 25, 2008 FM 1123, Seven 20 plus For Rent: 2 BR, 2 BA, 2 Stillhouse Lake Rental 1 Apt for rent 600 N. Main acre tracts and Two 37 acre car garage, Mill Creek, BR 1 BA No pets permit- 2 BR/1 BA All appl, water tracts. Call Rita for more large rooms walk in clos- ted. Laundry facility on paid. $650 mo. Deposit Subscribe to the information. Salado Realty ets 1585 sqft. $1000 a site. Lawn Maintenance required Call 541-4130 Salado 254-947-9700 month, 1 yr lease required provided. Salado School 12/04tfnb VVillageillage VVoiceoice $800 deposit. Available district. 254-947-5359 Commercial Rental Jan. 1 no smoking no pets. 11/6 tfnb 1604 Old Mill Rd. Call One Year Subscription Salado 3/2 house large $26 in Bell County • $28 outside of Bell County • Available Now, Office Cathy (210)289-9576 Charming, spacious, $35 outside of Texas fenced backyard. No Space 1100 sq. ft 40 S. 11/20tfnb 2/2/1, townhome for rent, smokers, no housepets. Name:______Main St. Suite A Call 254- Clean!! 6 closets, vaulted $1100/month $900 deposit. 947-5852 for details. Price Reduced on Lovely ceiling, w/d closet inside, Address:______(254)947-1827. 10/30tfnb 3BD/2BA/2CG avail. in Walk to shopping center.

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For Sale By Owner • 8191 FM 2484 • Salado This home is 1770 Square feet on a peaceful country setting with 1.14 acres. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two car garage. Built in 2004 with an open floor plan for easy entertaining. In the evening you can enjoy the view of the buffalo from the back porch. To view more pictures, please visit our website: http://sites.google.com/site/8191fm2484/ 702 DE GRUMMOND WAY 708 DE GRUMMOND WAY For more information or to visit this home, 8373 FM 2843 Charming farm home on The coveted look of Situated on one of the call 254-947-8987 to make an appointment. Salado! A true Texas prettiest streets in Mill Priced at only $182,000 5.58 acres with restored hardwood floors and a stone home with trees Creek. Original owner stone fireplace in the liv- galore. Located on 2 home in pristine condi- Our Numbers Speak for Themselves ing room. This home has wooded lots, this home tion. Built 1974 on 1.7 been updated including features 2 living areas, acres with many huge, na- Over 350 Homes Sold in the formal and informal din- tive trees. Offers gracious Past 3 Years roof in ‘07, well pump and water tank in ‘07 There are ing, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 living with large rooms. Call us at (254) 947-8840 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, baths, a large bonus Formal living and dining for all your real estate needs a 2 car detached carport, room upstairs, an en- SALErooms, great PENDING room with 2 stall horse barn and a closed sun room and fireplace, sunroom with Member of the Multiple Listing Service in: separate cattle barn. Pret- decking with a redwood fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 4 a Killeen and surrounding areas; ty property ready for a new arbor. There are 2 build- baths and 2 car attached a Austin and surrounding areas; and owner. $243,000. ings, one equipped with garage plus 2 car de- a Dallas/Ft. Worth and surrounding areas. lawn equipment on 1.84 tached garage. Property acres. Wonderful drive has well with new pump. up appeal on a beautiful Roof replaced in 2006. Karl E. Ray, Broker street. MUST SEE $270,000. Salado Resident since 1995. Mill Creek Homesites

123 ROCK CREEK Charm- ing Darwin Britt classic fea- tured in Texas Homes. Use of indigenous materials of 409 SALADO CREEK bygone era makes this home PLACE Choice building Excellent Homesites in es- unusual, warm, and inviting. site with gorgeous trees! tablished Mill Creek neigh- Formal living and dining, 3 One of the last lots left in borhood. Located off Ch- living areas, 3 bedrooms, Salado Creek Place. Estab- isholm Trail on Kevlin Dr. with 3 baths, and 2 enclosed lished neighborhood with golf course views. Premier porches with walls of glass. restrictions. Call Anna Lou half-acre lots, underground There are 2 fireplaces, one to see this beautiful lot. utilities ready for homes with in the living room and the $120,000 only 2,000 sq. ft. minimum. other in a sitting room/library Celebrate the New Year that could be 4th bedroom. in your New Home! This room has french doors MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE and screens that open to a MLS 1615 Mill Creek Drive covered patio overlooking This custom home has the gardens. Other features Temple/Belton Board of Realtors include hardwood floors, MetroTex Association of Realtors THE LOCATION - fronting on Salado painted wood walls through- Creek and Mill Creek Golf Club. With out, and wood beamed ceil- GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY 4 bedrooms, ings. There is a studio in the in historic district .73 Acre 3 1/2 baths, study/office, detached carport. Must see that backs up to Rock Creek. Most unusual property. Must 2 car plus golf cart garage. High to absorb the uniqueness. ANNA LOU RANEY NEW PRICE! see! $115,000. ceilings, crown molding, hardwood Broker/Realtor floors, security & sprinkler systems 254-913-1215 and much more. MIKE BOWLES Offered by owner at $498,700 by Realtor appointment only 254-913-0469 (254) 947-0745 December 25, 2008, salado Village Voice, Page 5C

VIEWS Backhand safety tip Salado touch a wire with the Realty By Samantha Mazzotta mencing work. This fingertips and the wire step -- touching the wire is live, your hand may with the back of the Land, Lots of Land Q: This might be a reflexively grip closed hand first -- provides 247 Acre on FM 1123. 20+ acre tracts from $115,800. good tip for those do- around the wire, leaving an added layer of safety you unable to pull away. 30+acre tracts from $259,800. it-yourselfers who feel and costs nothing more 75-100 acre tract from $450,800. they are ready to tackle If instead you touch the than a few extra sec- Panoramic views, creeks & ponds. 254-947-9700 wire first with the back Owner financing available. 301 N. Main Street Salado electrical repairs. We onds of your time. But it Serving Temple, Belton, Salado recently had an electri- of your hand, and it is should only be done af- cian come in to update live, you will be able to ter you have made cer- the wiring in our kitch- pull your hand away. tain the circuit is open en as part of a remod- I thought this would be (off) -- it’s the last step eling project. During a a useful safety tip for before going ahead with break we were chatting, your readers. -- Margie wiring work. and the electrician told L., Kennebunk, Maine A: That’s a great us an important safety HOME TIP: Taking Wonderful Building Site tip. Anytime you touch safety tip, Margie, and down holiday lights? Great 95 acre building site for new home. Wind- Joan Wright thank you for sending Now is the time to in- mill, pond and septic in place. Metal building ap- a wire, you should touch prox. 40X30. $335,000. The “Wright” Choice it with the back of your it! spect all light strings 254 760-2746 • [email protected] One must always hand -- not your finger- and extension cords for Rita Oden shut off the circuit to exposed wiring, broken tips! Lots THE Salado Specialist The reason for this, the electrical outlet or plugs or loose connec- Two beautiful new lots in Hidden Springs: 254 718-7956 • [email protected] he explained, is that the switch being worked on, tions. Discard and re- 4 acres with creek access. $105,000. Dottie Shirley and test it using a volt- 4 acres with creek view. $65,000. hand naturally closes place cords that show NEW Best Service Ever! age tester before com- this sort of damage. 254 721-9700 • [email protected] around things. If you Lots ready for your Custom Home. $32,800. Manuela Smith Office Administrator

2.465 Hilltop Acres Wooded Lot on Golf Course Beautiful lot with an abundance of trees. 5 BR/ On a favorite private street. Treetop views from this 3BA with spacious master bedroom downstairs. gorgeous home. Outstanding kitchen open to breakfast Detached garage with workshop AND cottage. room with plenty of windows and built-ins. $287,000. $348,800.

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4 BRs & 3 Full BAs in Mill Creek Immaculate Home in Mill Creek Wonderful family home with great curb appeal. Beau- Recently painted inside and out. Two master suites and tiful backyard with covered patio and good-sized Sunroom to view landscaped backyard. 3 BR/2 BA/2 storage shed. $274,800. CG, plus golf cart/shop additional garage. $255,800.

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LONE STAR GRADING 13280 Cedar Valley Road 5 BRs on 1.51 Acres Six acres with Texas-style home AND 3,200 SF Lots of space for your family or home-based busi- per Bellcad workshop! Private back porch with ness. Fantastic kitchen with island opens to fam- H & MATERIALS H hot tub. Steel construction, Austin stone and met- ily room and dining room. Plenty of windows al roof. $238,000. make the home nice and bright. $223,800. COMMERCIAL H RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL EXCAVATION • GRADING • SITE PREPARATION YARDS • LOT CLEARING • PADS • ROADS DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS

ALL TYPES DIRT WORK • MATERIALS & HAULING Texas-Style Austin Stone Lots of Space 4 BR/2 BA. Attention to details and designer fix- 3 BR/2 BA 2,400 SF per Bellcad energy-efficient ***FREE ESTIMATES*** tures. Family-friendly floor plan. Large covered brick home on 1.15 acres. Large dining, vaulted back porch. $195,800. ceilings, remodeled in 2008. Commercial lot. $181,800. (254) 947-0149 or (254) 933-7900 H HH H H H H H H H www.saladorealty.net Page 6C, salado Village Voice, December 25, 2008 W. J. Martone 512-746-2172 Green schools are the smart choice Double J Johnnie R. Martone Dear EarthTalk: I want paper, and bulk purchas- impact for your school. 512-635-4064 to convince my high ers like schools may be Ask your school purchaser Tree No Job too Small school to go green. What able to negotiate much how much printer/copier Free estimates would it cost for a school better prices. paper is purchased, and Service to switch to all recycled The best way to offset calculate its weight in LOT CLEARING paper products and all the added costs of switch- pounds or tons. Then go ACREAGE MOWING CHIPPING/MULCHING energy efficient light- ing to recycled paper is to to the Environmental TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL cut paper usage at the same Defense Fund’s online LICENSED SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION ing? -- Danel Berman, TRACTOR WORK via e-mail time. Start a program to Paper Calculator. Enter 24 HR EMERGENCY CALL educate students about the weight and type of Greening your school how they can reduce paper paper you use and you can is a great idea. It will not every weekday? waste by printing on both determine the amount of Minor and Major Repairs only benefit the environ- Since every school is sides of a sheet and by not wood, energy, water, solid ment but the student body different, there is no uni- printing as many drafts, waste and greenhouse gas Foreign and Domestic as well. According to the versal formula for calcu- for example. You can also emissions you’ll save by “Greening America’s lating how much money encourage your school to switching to recycled. Schools” report, sponsored going green will cost. switch to e-newsletters As for lighting, many C&W AUTO REPAIR in part by the non-profit Switching over to recy- instead of paper ones and schools already use a lot U.S. Green Building Coun- cled paper, for instance, find other ways to reduce of fluorescent lighting. State Inspections & Detailing cil (USGBC), green build- will not necessarily be administrative paper use. If your school still uses ings provide a better study cheap. A recent spot- Switching to recycled incandescent bulbs, con- (947) 5782 • 889 FM2268 and learning environment check at a national office paper is definitely a big sider that for every 60- for students. Improved supply chain showed win for the environment. watt incandescent bulb lighting, air quality and that the price for a ream The Natural Resources switched to a 13-watt acoustics are estimated to (500 sheets) of 30 percent Defense Council (NRDC) compact fluorescent, the Britt Heating & improve learning abilities recycled copy paper was reports that 40 cases of school could save 75 per- and test scores by as much 20 percent higher than 30 percent recycled copy cent in energy use—an Air Conditioning as five percent. And what a ream with no recycled paper (400 reams) will average of $45 over the better way to teach young content. If you chose 100 save more than seven life of each bulb. Installations • Repairs people about the impor- percent recycled content, trees, 2,100 gallons of Ambitious schools can tance of environmental you would pay 35 percent water, 1,230 kilowatt- also put in occupancy sen- Office 947-5263 stewardship than starting more per ream. But prices hours of electricity and 18 sors that turn lights off Mobile 760-1004 right in the schools where can vary widely depend- pounds of air pollution. when rooms are vacant, or Serving Salado for 25 years they spend the majority of ing upon where you buy You can calculate this install task lighting to fur- TACL #B006640 ther reduce energy usage. Such add-ons might seem like luxuries for already strapped schools, but it just may be worthwhile anyway given the energy that can be saved and the • Locally Owned lessons learned. • Exterior Renovations • Metal Buildings & Fences • Welding Services • Wood Framing & Cornice (254) 947-5758 • Window & Door Replacement Belton Glass www.birdrefurb.com• Tool Rentals (Delivery Available) we do Now available in beautiful Salado! FOR SALE BY OWNER Shower Doors Only $110.00, per square ft. on .38 acre lot (#800), on Indian Trail in Salado Creek Subdivision. & Mirrors Will build to suit! Hurry, won’t last! Contact Steve @254-947-5758

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COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL -- Fred Kuepper, via e- mail Due to its high cost, OVER 25 YEARS of EXPERIENCE energy intensiveness and overall ecological foot- print, most environmental BRITT DALTON advocates view desalini- 254-947-8846 or 254-721-6466 zation (or desalination)— the conversion of salty ocean water into fresh water—as a last resort Parts, Sales & Service for providing fresh water Chain Saw Sharpening to needy populations. Marine biologists warn that widespread desalinization could take a heavy toll on Sourcing fresh water from ocean biodiversity because such facilities essentially vacuum up and inadvertent- streams, rivers, lakes and ly kill millions of plankton, fish eggs, fish larvae and other microbial organisms that underground aquifers and constitute the base layer of the marine food chain. 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