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Page 3 Page 3 Salado Calendar of Events p.m. , Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. info: (254) anuary March 24 J 10 -11 947-9205. Salado Market Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fine China Luncheon by Salado Area at Salado Antique Mall, 721 Stagecoach Republican Women, 11:30 a.m. at The May 7 Road, behind Dee’s Antiques on Main. info: Venue. RSVP to [email protected] Night at the Derby Gala benefitting (254) 947-3355 or 254-947-3617. Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children. January 12 or 13 March 26 June 3 & 4 Cork and Create, 7 - 9 p.m,. at Salado Annual Salado Smokin’ Spokes to Shakespeare On The Rock at Ta- Lone Star Winery. Paint Snowman on a benefit the Salado Volunteer Fire Depart- blerock. info: (254) 947-9205. ment. Details visit saladospokes.com. Starry Night with Michael Pritchett, $37. June 18 Info: (469) 877-0374 April 1 Dog Daze of Summer. Pace Park. Spring Pub Crawl, 6-10 p.m. Tickets January 28 une available on eventbrite.com. $59.95 premi- J 25 - 26 Salado Chamber of Commerce Ban- Old Salado Festival “A Step Back in quet at Tenroc. Info: 947-5040 um ticket includes handblown glass mug. $19.95 ticket includes draws at Alexander’s Time” at Tablerock. Booths space avail- February 4 Distillery, Chupacabra Craft Beer, Johnny’s able. info: (254) 947-9205 Central Texas Poetry and Prose Read- Steaks & Bar-Be-Que, The Range at the July 23, 30 and Aug 6 ings at Tablerock. Poets from across Central Barton House and The Shed. Salado Legends at Tablerock. info: Texas. Info: (254) 947-9205, tablerock.org. April 2 (254) 947-9205. February 6 - 7 Third Annual Edgy Art Show on the August 5 Salado Legends Auditions at Tablerock. south side of Salado. For details, call 254- Midnight Madness down Main Street. info: (254) 947-9205. 947-5040 or visit salado.com Details to come. February 12 April 2-3 August 13-14 Salado on the Rocks. Details to be Wildflower Art Show at the Salado Civ- Annual Salado Art Fair, Pace Park. announced. Visit salado.com for more ic Center. For information, visit salado. Details to come. information. com October 1 February 13 - 14 April 2-3 Salado Cemetery Historical Tour spon- Salado Market Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Texas Wine Festival and Roguye Art sored by Salado Historical Society and at Salado Antique Mall, 721 Stagecoach Show, grounds of Salado Wine Seller and Tablerock. info: (254) 947-9205 Road, behind Dee’s Antiques on Main. Salado Winery Co. For information, visit ctober info: (254) 947-3355 O 13-14 saladowinefestival.com. Christmas in October, sponsored by February 13 April 9 Salado Chamber of Commerce Ladies Valentine’s Day Yoga and meditation Earl Thomas Conley in concert at Auxiliary. Workshop, 4:30 - 6 p.m. at The Yoga Johnny’s Outback. Ticket info at www. Oct 15, 22 & 29 Room. Single $20 Couples $30 Info: (254) johnnysoutback.com. 681-7623 Tablerock’s Fright Trail. Info: (254) April 9 947-9205. February 27 Swingtime Band Dance at Tablerock. ovember Taste of Salado, Culinary Event and N 11-13 Live music and family friendly dancing. Fifty-fifth annual Gathering of the Art Auction at Jack’s Barn on Pace Park Prizes for all ages. Food available on site. Road. Tickets at salado.com in Jan. Clans and Highland Games, Pace Park. info: (254) 947-9205 Details to come. March 12 April 22 - 24 ecember Eggfest gathering of Big Green Egg® D 1 2016 Hog Championship at Solana Christmas Parade, Main Street, 5 p.m. enthusiasts on the grounds of The Venue Ranch. info: solanaranch.com or (254) by Inn on the Creek. Details to come. 947-8331. December 2-4, 9-11 Salado Christmas Stroll, late night March 12 - 13 April 23 Salado Market Days, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. shopping, strolling carolers, entertain- Paint the Ranch Red benefit for ment, food, live nativity. at Salado Antique Mall, 721 Stagecoach American Heart Association Bell County Road, behind Dee’s Antiques on Main. Chapter, 6:30 p.m. at Tenroc Ranch. December 2-4 info: (254) 947-3355 Annual Salado Historical Society Tour ay M 6-8 of Homes. Details to be announced. March 14 Mother’s Day Weekend Getaway. Visit Denver Mills Golf Tournament to bene- Salado.com for details. Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10 fit Tablerock info: tablerock.org A Christmas Carol at Tablerock. info: ay M 6-7 (254) 947-9205 Tablerock Gospel Festival, Friday 6 - 9 Page 4 February 12th - Salado on the Rocks February 27th - Taste of Salado April 1st - Wildflower Pub Crawl April 2nd - Edgy Art Competition April 2nd - 3rd - Wildflower Art Show

May 6th - 8th Mother's Day Get Away Weekend June 18th Dog Daze of Summer Page 5 Stagecoach Inn undergoing renovation

By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief

Stagecoach Inn restaurant is expected to re-open in July 2016 after an extensive renovation and reconstruction project that will begin in February. Clark Lyda purchased the Stagecoach Inn restaurant and hotel from Terry Potts in July. Work will begin soon on the 1861 building that opened as the Shady Villa Hotel. The second story balcony of the old hotel is storied to have been the location of an anti-secession speech by Sam Houston. According to the Texana book “Texas Siftings,” Houston reportedly had an ex- change with a fiery secessionist from the crowd who shouted at him, “General Sam, we can whip them Yankees with cornstalks!” “That may be true, but they have not agreed to fight with cornstalks,” Houston retorted. This is just one of the many stories that has kept travelers from around the state enrapt with the Stagecoach Inn. That historic charm is part of what led Lyda to purchase the property and will continue to be a focus in the branding of the Stagecoach Inn as a destination for travelers. Dion and Ruth Van Bib- ber opened the restaurant in 1943 and it quickly became a renowned highway restaurant featured in Life magazine, Ford Times and on the prestigious Duncan Hines list. It was named by Texas Highways Readers as a Readers Favorite restaurant in Texas. The distinctive menu, recit- A rendering of the plans for the renovation and expansion of the Stagecoach Inn, which Clark Lyda ed from memory by waitresses of Austin purchased in July. Work will begin in Novemberon renovating the historic restaurant build- who had worked decades at the ing, followed by a complete renovation and expansion of the hotel property. restaurant, included the famous hush puppies, tomato aspic, ba- But there will be some ex- the Stagecoach’s history, the Jeff Trigger and David Bull nana fritter and, of course, the citing changes to the restaurant, strength of the brand and peo- are the principals of La Corsha. Strawberry Kiss. which will be under the opera- ple’s affection for it, and the po- They “have a lifetime of remark- When the restaurant reopens tion of La Corsha Hospitality. tential of the place to once again able experience in the hospital- in 2016, you can expect many of The team, according to Lyda, draw locals and visitors from those favorites to stay the same. has “a clear understanding of across Texas.” Turn to Stagecoach Inn renovation, Page 52 Page 6 Page 7 Apparel & Accessories

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Page 9 Salado on the Rocks The Village of Salado invites you to its fourth annual “Salado on the Rocks.” Take life with a grain of salt, a slice of lime and a shot of Salado! “Salado on the Rocks” will be held throughout the Village of Salado 6-10 p.m. Feb. 12. This event, which kicks off Valentine’s weekend, promises to delight your culinary senses by including signature drinks and savory appetizers from some of Salado’s finest establishments providing just the right appetite teaser for you to continue the evening with dinner at one of the night’s participating venues. You and your party will participate by following the “stops” that are outlined on your Passport as you move around for the evening. This is a ticketed event at $44.95 per person with a 300 person limit. To make sure you get to participate, make your reservations early at www.salado.com/events. The price of the ticket includes your very own”Salado on the Rocks” glass, a goody bag and of course your Passport for the event. Continue your weekend meant for Valentine friends and lovers by staying at one of Salado’s phenomenal lodging facilities including a wonderful assortment of bed and breakfasts. www. 254.947.5239 salado.com/stay. Spend Saturday experiencing all the best of Downtown Salado Salado including the grounds by spring fed Salado Creek, Pace 201 N. Main St. Park, quaint shops and artists’ galleries. 10-5:30 M-Sat • 12:30-5 Sun For further event details, updated information and ticket information you can also contact the Village of Salado Chamber/Tourism Bureau at 254-947-8634.

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Page 14 Page 15 Weekly Events in the Village of Salado List of health, food, fun, clubs & gatherings Mondays Sit & Knit, 10 a.m - noon at Cork and Create night of to learn which brewery is fea- Yoga for Women’s Health, Salado Public Library wine and painting 7-8 p.m. tured. 9 a.m. at The Yoga Room Info: Salado Rotary Club, 11:30 at Salado Lone Star Winery. Fridays (254) 681-7623. a.m. at Johnny’s Steaks & Fourth Wednesday Pop in for a pastry Salado Village Artists Barbecue first three Tuesdays , 8:15 - Salado Lions Club, 11:30 9:30 a.m. at First Community Stitchers & Knitters, 1 p.m. at of month; Roving Social after a.m., Salado Civic Center. Title. Salado Village Artists Building. hours on fourth Tuesday of Friday Night Special at Yoga Basics & Beyond, 6 month. Thursdays Mill Creek Country Club Bar p.m. at The Yoga Room. Info: Chair Yoga, noon - 1 p.m. Yoga for healing, 9 a.m. at and Grill. Menu changes every (254) 681-7623. at The Yoga Room Info: (254) The Yoga Room Info: (254) 681- week. Call 947-5698. Salado Masonic Lodge 681-7623. 7623. #296, Stated Meeting. Stated Prix Fixe at The Range, 5 Chair Yoga, noon - 1 p.m. Fourth Friday meeting is 7:30 p.m. Monday on p.m.- close. $14.95 for entree, at The Yoga Room Info: (254) Fourth Friday Gospel or before Full Moon. The Lodge dessert, drink. 681-7623. Singing, 7 p.m. at First Cedar Hall is located at 90 S. Church Salado Community Chorus Hatha Flow levels 1&2, 6:15 Valley Baptist Church on FM St. in Salado. Floor practices practice, 6 p.m., Salado Civic - 7:15 p.m. at The Yoga Room 2843. Pot luck to follow, bring a are at 6:30 p.m. Mondays when Center, unless otherwise noted. Info: (254) 681-7623. favorite dish or dessert. Martinis and Manicures necessary. First Tuesday Saturdays at The Lounge at The Range, 5 irst onday Salado Village Artists Hatha Flow Levels 1 & F M p.m.-close. $25 for 2 ladies night Salado First Monday Board Meeting, 9 a.m. at the 2, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at The Yoga adult beverages, a manicure and Gardeners, Village Art Building. Room. Info: (254) 681-7623 8 a.m. at the Visitor a selection of appetizers, space Salado 4-H Club meeting, Restorative yoga. 3 - 4 p.m. Center. is limited. appointments: 254- Salado Historical Society 6 p.m. at Salado Intermediate The Yoga Room. Info: (254) 947-3828. Cafeteria, Sept. - May. 681-7623. board meeting, 6 p.m. at The Salado Aldermen meeting, Live music in The Lounge, Baines House. Second Tuesday 6:30 p.m., Municipal building, Salado FFA Meeting, upstairs at The Range Restau- 6 p.m. at Cork and Create night of 301 N. Stagecoach Rd. Meet- rant on Main St., 7 p.m. Artists Salado High School AG build- wine and painting 7-8 p.m. at ing is open to the public. First change weekly. Check website ing Sept. - May. Salado Lone Star Winery. and third Thursday are regular Salado Youth Fair Booster for details. meetings and second and fourth Club meeting, Third Tuesday after the FFA Thursday are workshop meet- First & Third Saturday meeting at Salado High School Bell County Genealogical Society Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at ings. Trudy’s Closet, 8 a.m. at AG building. Info: SYFBClub@ Grace Baptist Church gmail.com Temple Public Library. First Thursday Bunco at Salado Lone Star Chisholm Trail American Third Saturday econd onday S M Winery, 6:30-9 p.m. Business Woman’s Association Bell County Star Party, 8:30 - Public Arts League of Sal- meeting, 6 p.m. at First Presby- 11:30 p.m. at Overlook Park, Still- ado Wednesdays open board meeting, 5:30 terian Church of Salado. house Hollow Lake on FM1670. p.m. at the Visitor’s Center on Yoga for Core, 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. at The Yoga Room. Info: Second Thursday Central Texas Astronomical Main Street. Society. info: centexastronomy. (254) 681-7623. Salado Ladies Auxiliary Salado Athletic Boosters org. Club meeting, 7 p.m. at the Power Flow Yoga level 1&2, Meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the Sal- High School Library. Info: sala- 6:10-7:10 p.m. at The Yoga ado United Methodist Church Sundays doathleticbooster.org. Room. Info: (254) 681-7623. Youth Activities Center. Open discussion Al-Anon Belly Dance Class, 7:30 - Meeting, 6 p.m. Salado United hird onday Third Thursday T M 8:30 p.m. at The Yoga Room. Methodist Church Youth Activi- Salado Chamber of Com- Salado ISD Board of Info: (254) 681-7623. ties Center. merce Board Meeting, 8:30 Trustees meeting, 6 p.m. at the Wine Down Wednesday at Hatha Therapy, 3 - 4 p.m. a.m. at the Visitors Center. Salado Civic Center. The Range. Half price glasses of at The Yoga Room. Info: (254) Third Thursday Music uesdays wine, staff’s choice. 681-7623 T Club, 5 - 8 p.m. at JD’s Travel YogaStrong, 9-10 a.m. at First Wednesday Center. Old time music, acous- Second Weekends The Yoga Room. Info: (254) Adult craft group meets at tic only. Everyone welcome to Salado Market Days, 9 a.m.- 681-7623. Salado Public Library, 2 - 4 p.m. come play or listen. 5 p.m. at Salado Antique Mall, Salado Village Artists, Second Wednesday Every Other Thursday 721 Stagecoach Road. Salado’s Village Art Building, 9:30 a.m. original Market Days event. Salado Lions Club, 11:30 Pint Night at Chupacabra Adult game day at Presbyte- info: (254) 947-3355. rian Church of Salado, 10 a.m. a.m., Salado Civic Center. Craft Beer. Like on Facebook Page 16

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Page 19 Eggheads coming to Salado Used to be, if someone called you an egg- head, you might want to crack their head open like an egg. Not anymore. Now the term has come to represent the proud owners of a Big Green Egg®. Salado will have about 300 of them for the fifth annual Salado Eggfest March 12 on the grounds of The Venue by Inn on the Creek. Eggheads have been described as “cult- like” in their enthusiasm for the Big Green Eggs®, which they use to cook everything from Korean barbecue to chocolate chip cookies to smoked salmon to pizza. The Eggheads will gather on the grounds of The Venue by Inn on the Creek, where they will swap recipes and friendship without the stress of competing for awards or rec- Eggheads will gather in Salado to swap recipes and cooking ideas over the weekend of ognition. March 12. Come and see the MiniMax, which is the newest entry in the Big Green Egg line-up. cooks will be at 7:30 a.m. Drawings will be For more information and to register, vis- It 106was designed N.with portability Main and usabil Street,- held throughout the day.Salado (nextit saladoeggheadgathering.blogspot.com to Ambrosia Tea Room) or ity in mind. It hit the market in November Throughout the day, more than 40 reg- call Keith’s Ace Hardware in Salado, which 2014. The Eggfest officially(254) kicks 855-5538off at 9 istered cooks will Private be sharing Showings 100 different Uponis one of theRequest primary sponsors of the event. a.m. March 12. Early check-in for registered snacks with other attendees.

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(254) 855-5538 Private Showings Upon Request Page 20 Fine China Luncheon March 24 at Venue Salado Area Republican Women are hosting again their annual Fine China Luncheon and Fundraiser set for March 24 at The Venue on College Street in Salado. The luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m., according to President Deborah Roberson. The silent auction, along with door prizes, promises to keep interest high along with a dynamic speaker, Karen Watson, author and founder of GOPBuzz. There are tables available for individuals or businesses who would like to host a table. Table themes can be fancy or whimsical. Tickets are $25 per person and are available through Barclay McCort at barclaymc- [email protected], 254-947-3617 or from any SARW Board Member. Proceeds from all SARW sponsored projects fund civic, educational, military support, and political campaigns, including: dictionaries for Salado third grade students; U.S. Constitutions for fifth graders; and contributions to local libraries. In addition, the club awards two scholarships annually, one to a college bound graduate and one to a trade school bound student. Republican Women will bring out their best for the Fine China Luncheon on March 24.

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Yoga Inspired Jewelry Essential Oils Private Lessons GIFT CERTIFICATES Individual or Group call for details Check our website for full schedule saladoyoga.com Page 21 8th Annual Texas Wine & Rogue Art Festival at Salado Winery & Salado Wine Seller

It is never too early to plan ahead for the best wine from Texas Cheese House. If you’re looking for a more festival in Central Texas. You will want to book a room substantial meal try “In Hog Heaven,” who specializes in in one of Salado’s bed and breakfast inns or hotels for the pork sandwiches like the Pignic Sandwich, a fried bolo- weekend of April 2-3 so that you can join folks sipping gna sandwich. Foodies will also enjoy the olive oils from wine, browsing art and nibbling on food at the eighth Spicewood Food Company. The full list of participants is annual Texas Wine and Rogue Art Fest. available at www.saladowinefestival.com. Celebrate spring by attending the biggest wine festival “I wanted to attract a different type of artist, so I between Austin and Grapevine. There will be 20 win- named it ‘Rogue’ as in the artists are goin’ rogue,” Ritter- eries and vineyards pouring 100 different Texas wines, busch goes on to explain, “We are always searching for alongside 40 booths featuring art, delectable foods, unusual artists and this year we have found some. These and handmade goodies. At the Texas Wine & Rogue Texas wineries are rogue entrepreneurs as well, and I Art Fest, there will be wineries from Florence, Waco think all the wine and art folks are going to create a great and Meridian, as well as from around the state, such as experience.” Poteet, Fredericksburg, Marble Falls, Hye, Pittsburgh The festival will be held on the park like grounds of and Lubbock. June Ritterbusch, festival organizer and Salado Winery & Salado Wine Seller at 841 N. Main St., winery owner says, “I am looking forward to trying the Salado, rain or shine. Pets on leashes are allowed and Cabernet Sauvignons, Tempranillos and Vermentinos, families are welcome. while other folks prefer the fruit wines and the sweeter Admission is free and $10 buys six wine tasting tickets styles.” and souvenir glass. Additional wine tasting tickets will These wines will pair well with the handmade cheese be available. Salado Family Dentistry Get Straighter, Whiter Teeth Without Removing Healthy Tooth Structure

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Page 22 SALADO ANTIQUE MALL Home of the Original & Bee’s Antiques Salado Market Days Second Weekend of Every Month 2016 July 9 - 10 Jan 9 - 10 aug 13 - 14 Feb 13 - 14 Sept 10 - 11 arch 12 - 13 M Oct 8 - 9 april 9 - 10 nOv 12 - 13 May 14 - 15 Dec 10 - 11 June 11 - 12 Saturday and Sunday 9 - 5 Thousands of Antiques, Collectibles and Primitives in a unique and inviting atmosphere OPEN THURS - SAT 10 - 5 SUN 12 - 5 MON 10 - 5 Salado’s Best Kept Secret CLOSED TUES & WED 751 Stagecoach Road I-35 frontage road North Clean Restrooms 947-3355

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Newest Vault Release Evening at Autumn Lake The small cabin in the moun- tain valley brims with life as horses are allowed to graze. Ca- noes, drawn ashore, await their passengers and the lights in the cabin windows speak of the com- motion going on inside. Evening at Autumn Lake reminds us that we should not only appreciate the beauty of the world but also that we recognize our opportunity to live harmoniously within it.

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Page 24 210 S Main Street 254/947-5465 www.fbcsalado.org Main St. at the Creek Dr. Travis Burleson Senior Pastor Exalt, Equip, Care, Share Join Us SUNDAY 8:30 a.m. Classic Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 11 a.m. Primera

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Rev. Lara Whitley Franklin, Pastor P. O. Box 771 / 650 Royal Street Salado, TX 76571 (254) 947-5482 www.saladoumc.org email: [email protected] facebook.com/saladoumc Sunday Morning Traditional Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Contemporary Worship 11:15 a.m. Wednesday Evening Fellowship Meal 5:15 p.m. Adult, Youth & Children programs 6 p.m. Study, worship and service opportunities are available throughout the year. Call the church office for more information.

Page 25 Smokin’ Spokes Annual ride March 26 will benefit SVFD The 13th Annual Smokin’ Berrier, Salado Volunteer Fire Spokes Bike Ride, benefitting Department Chief. “One is on the Salado Volunteer Fire De- the shore of Stillhouse Hollow partment, will be held March 26, Lake; one is at the Overlook Park 2016 with the ride beginning at on top of the dam to Stillhouse 8 a.m. at Salado’s Pace Park. All Hollow; and one is at Summer’s routes will begin and end in Sal- Mill.” ado Pace Park. Entry fee will be $25 for As in previous years, a vari- pre-registration and $30 for on- ety of routes will be available for site registration. The first 300 riders to choose from, with each pre-registered riders will be route differing in distance and guaranteed a Smokin’ Spokes overall difficulty. T-Shirt. Pre-Register by March Riders can pick from 15, 27, 20. 57, 70, 85 and 102 mile rides. Click on saladospokes.com/ All routes will begin and end in to register via the internet and Salado’s Pace Park. Most routes learn more about the race, will take cyclists east to the Sum- including maps of the various mer’s Mill area, and also west to routes. Stillhouse Hollow Lake. King and Queen of the Hill On-site registration can be The first male and female to reach the top of Eagles Nest Hill There are rest stops designat- completed for $30. will be crowned the King and Queen of the Hill during the annu- ed with each route. “We placed Free food and drinks will be al Smokin’ Spokes March 26, 2016 in Salado. For information most of our rest stops at very handed out to riders all day long about routes and registration, visit saladospokes.com. scenic locations,” said Shane at the finish line. (Photo by Kevin Smith)

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Page 27 5. Wildfire Ranch Arena 877-947-9988 E 32. Tablerock Amphitheater 254-947-9205 E 55. SALADO SQUARE 85. Salado Visitors Center 254-947-8634 112. Hidden Glen 254-947-3731 NOT SHOWN ON MAP 6. St. Stephen Catholic Church 254-947-8037 C 34. HISTORIC SALADO CEMETERY A. Magnolia’s 254-947-0323 S Salado Chamber of Commerce 254-947-5040 116. Salado High School 254-947-5429 E Don Ringler 254-774-6500 S 7. StoneCreek Settlement 254-947-9099 L 35. The Rose Mansion B&B 254-947-8200 L B. 21 Main 254-947-4000 S 86. Salado Wine Seller 254-947-8011 D 119. Salado Fire Department Station #2 Garlyn-Shelton Automotive 877-750-0555 S 8. SALADO COLLEGE HILL PARK 36. Salado United Methodist Church 254-947-5482 C C. Lively Coffeehouse & Bistro 254-947-3688 D 87. St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church 254-947-3160 C 121. Grace Baptist Church 254-947-5917 C Heritage Subdivision 254-947-0592 R 9. Raney & Associates 254-913-1215 $ 37. First Baptist Church of Salado 254-947-5465 C 56. The Range at the Barton House 254-947-3828 D 89. Presbyterian Church of Salado 254-947-8106 C 131. Johnny’s Steaks & Bar-Be-Que 254-947-4663 D Solana Ranch 254-947-8331 $ 10. Stagecoach Inn Restaurant 254-947-5111 D 58. Salado Family Dentisty 254-947-5242 S 91. Salado Sculpture Garden 138. Salado Lady Eagles Softball Field Summers Mill Retreat 254-939-6194 G The entire Stagecoach property is undergoing CREEKSIDE CENTER 61. Salado Creek Jewelers by Kiki 254-855-5538 S 92. Glass River Design 254-947-0002 S 139. Thomas Arnold Elementary 254-947-5191 E extensive renovation and construction. 43. Susan Marie’s Dress Shop 254-947-5239 S 64. The Shoppes on Main in Salado 254-947-0888 Så´ 96. STAGESTOP 140. Salado Intermediate School 254-947-1700 E 13. PUBLIC RESTROOMS Stagecoach Kinkade Gallery 254-947-3727 S 66. The Red Cactus 254-947-0303 S A. Angelic Herbs 254-947-1909 S 141. Salado Junior High School 254-947-6985 E To advertise your business in the 14. Central Texas Area Museum 254-947-5232 E Main Street Fine Art Gallery 254-947-8769 S 70. OLD CHURCH PLACE B. The Yoga Room 254-791-9440 $ 142. Salado Eagle Stadium 15. Sofi’s 254-947-4336 S Connie’s Collectibles 254-947-8769 S A. The Pizza Place 254-947-0222 D 97. OLD TOWN SALADO 143. Eagle Baseball Field Salado: A Jewel in the Crown of Texas 19. Salado Glassworks 254-947-0339 S 44. The Strawberry Patch 800-270-7984 S A. Pen Station 254-947-0300 S 144. Village Spirits 254-947-7117 S 21. ONE ROYAL 45. Prellop Fine Art Gallery 254-947-3930 S 75. SALADO CIVIC SQUARE B. Sophistkatz Bead Emporium S 146. Stagecoach Inn Motel (Under Renovation) magazine and have your business A. Sirril Art Gallery 469-877-0374 S 47. The 1860 Shop 254-947-1860 S A. McCain’s Cafe & Bakery 254-947-3354 D 98. Stamp Salado 254-947-8848 S 147. Salado Masonic Lodge #296 254-458-2643 CV B. The Feathered Nest S 48. W.A. Pace Memorial Park 254-947-5060 76. Wells Gallery 254-947-0311 S 99. Dee’s Antique Mall 254-947-3375 S 148. Salado Baptist Church Youth Center location on this map, featuring Georgetown Winery 78. Antique Rose of Bell 254-947-3330 S 100. Salado Post Office 254-947-5322 151. Salado Fire Department Station #1 22. Barrow Brewing Company D 50. THE VERANDA 79. CORNETT CORNER 101. Century 21 Bill Bartlett Real Estate 254-947-5050 R 152. Salado Church of Christ 254-947-5241 C call Marilyn Fleischer 24. Springhouse 254-947-0747 S A. First Texas Brokerage 254-947-5577 R A. Salado Lone Star Winery 254-947-9000 D 102. Subway 254-947-5593 D 153. Village of Salado 254-947-5060 at 254.947.5321 or email 25. The Lodgings by Inn on the Creek 254-947-5554 L B. Chupacabra Craft Beer 254-947-9000 D Old-Fashioned Burgers 254-947-5271 D 155. Salado Creek Antiques 254-947-1800 S 26. The Venue by Inn on the Creek 254-947-5554 G 51. First State Bank 254-947-5852 $ C. Snickelbritches 254-760-7372 S 105. SALADO PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER 156. Salado Antique Mall 254-947-3355 S [email protected] 27. The Shed 254-947-1960 D 52. FIRST CENTRE 80. Historic Log Cabins & Aiken Cemetery A. Salado Village Voice 254-947-5321 $ 157. Horizon Bank Salado 254-947-8636 $ 29. Inn on the Creek B&B 254-947-5554 L A. First Community Title 254-947-8480 R 81. Salado Art Center and Village Artists B. Brookshire Brothers 254-947-8922 S 159. Cedar Valley Baptist Church 254-947-0148 C Alexander’s Distillery 254-947-5554 D 54. Inn at Salado B&B 254-947-0027 L 82. Salado Civic Center 109. Salado Public Library 254-947-9191 E Page 28 Page 29 Third Annual Edgy Art Show Salado will have art events from one to the Edgy Art Show as one of its charge to come and watch the artists end of town to the other on April 2-3. participants on April 2. He was the as they work, but you may want to On the southside of town, the art will winner of the first two Edgy Art shows. participate by voting for your favorite come with a little more edge to it. The Edgy Art Show is a juried event artist and having a chance to win their The Third Annual Edgy Art Show and no more than a half dozen artists piece of art. will showcase a half dozen artists on will be chosen for the one-day show. The public will vote for their favorite April 2 as they create unique pieces There is no fee to compete in the show artist or piece of art beginning at 11 a.m. during that morning and afternoon and artists who are chosen to compete with voting completed by 3 p.m. when centered around a theme. “They’ll may bring other pieces to sell during the the artworks are completed. You can learn what the theme is just 24 hours show. vote in the show by purchasing a $10 before they set up and begin work that Just 24 hours before the beginning ticket or three tickets for $20. There is Saturday,” said Jennifer McFarland, of the Edgy Art Show, the competing no limit to the number of tickets you can volunteer chairman of the Edgy Art artists will be given this year’s theme. purchase. Each ticket is worth one vote, Show. Then they will each have from 7 a.m. to but is entered into two separate raffles. “Edgy Art Show is an opportunity 9 a.m. to prepare for working on their The first raffle will be drawn from for artists to share their talent with the pieces of art. Beginning at 9 a.m., the from all ticket holders for a basket of art general public,” according to Jennifer artists will work on their original piece from local artists valued at $450. Also, McFarland, volunteer chairman of the of art, which must be completed by 3 each artist will have their original piece event. “We are focusing on artists that p.m. raffled from the votes cast in their favor. are willing push the envelope on art The show will be open to the public For more information, call the Salado and involve the general public in the beginning at 11 a.m. so that they can Chamber of Commerce at 254-947-5040 process.” watch as the artists each create their or visit salado.com. Local artist Aaron Gist will return pieces based on the theme. There is no McCain’s Bakery & Cafe The Salado Church of Christ 417 N. Main welcomes you to Salado 947-3354 We are honored to have you visit our village and if you are spending the weekend in Salado, please come by and worship with us. 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“Tex” by Ragan Gennusa May 7 benefits PKRC A Night at the Derby Gala returns to Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children on May 7. Arrive early enough to watch the Kentucky Derby at 5:34 p.m. Tickets go on sale in February for this event. The Derby Gala evening will include traditional cuisine, racing entertainment, finish-line photos, Derby hat contests, “Run for the Roses Raffle,” “Fastest Two Minutes Auction,” Grandstand Gift Bags and more thoroughbred thrills! A Night at the Derby Gala raises funds for Variety Texas’ Peace- able Kingdom Retreat for Children. Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children was established in 1984 in memory of Charles Schreiner V, son of Mary Helen and Charlie Schreiner IV and grandson of Daurice and Jim Bowmer. Charles Schreiner V (also known as Baby Charlie) was born with “Cowhands and Trolleys” by G Harvey a congenital heart defect, and after a courageous battle for almost a year, he passed away at the age of eleven months. The Bowmers started Baby Charlie’s Fishing Camp and they, along with Mary Helen and Charlie, brought children and their parents from nearby (888) 461-2605 Scott & White Hospital to fish on the Lampasas River. The fishing camp grew, and the Bowmer family expanded (254) 947-3930 and started what is now Variety’s Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for prellopfineartgallery.com Children on 120 acres adjacent to the Lampasas River. The retreat serves over 4,000 children with chronic illnesses and special needs each year. The children participate in three programs at the retreat: Summer Camp Program, Weekend Program or Environmental Edu- Botanicals by Charles Allen cation Program. For more information about the Derby Gala, contact Leslie Gilmore at 254-554-5555 or [email protected]. Page 32 Summers Mill StoneCreek Settlement Retreat & Conference Center Bed & Breakfast Salado/Belton, Texas College Hill • Historic Salado Weddings • Receptions • Conference Center

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903 Rose Way • Salado 254-947-8200 • 800-948-1004 www.therosemansion.com Page 33 Paint the Ranch Red April 23 at Tenroc Ranch features singer Brian Gowan The Bell County Division of the American Heart Association (AHA) will host the annual “Paint the Ranch Red…A Night under the Texas Stars” Gala on April 23, 2016 at Tenroc Ranch. The event will have silent and live auctions, cocktails, dinner and dancing. This year’s Texas Chic celebration will feature local country artist Brian Gowan. The proceeds of the event will go toward the American Heart Association to advance its not-for-profit mission of building healthier lives, free from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. These dollars fund research, advocacy efforts, professional and public education, community service programs and support services. Over the past three years, the “Paint the Ranch Red” Gala has generated over $200,000 in donations to AHA programs. Partnership opportunities and tickets are now available. Individual tickets to the event are $125 and $225 for a couple. Partnership packages vary and are available from $500-$15,000. For specific details about the levels of sponsorship or to purchase individual tickets to this year’s event, please visit the website at http://bellcountyheartball.ahaevents.org. “Paint the Ranch Red” is presented by Scott & White Healthcare and leading supporters include: Tenroc Ranch, KCEN HD-TV, Brian Gowan will perform at Paint the Ranch Red on April 23. Medtronic, and Wilbea Medical Equipment.

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Page 37 Spring Pub Crawl April 1 Celebrate the beginning of Spring in Salado at the third annual spring Pub Crawl 6-9 p.m. April 1. Ticket prices are $59.95 for premium tickets (which include a handblown glass mug from Salado Glass- works) and $19.95 for stan- dard tickets. Participating venues are Alexander’s Distillery, Chupacabra Craft Beer, Johnny’s Steaks and Bar- Salado's Boutique Marketplace Be-Que, The Shed and Salado Glassworks. 5,000 sq. ft. of shopping with “We welcome you to join the Salado experience for an evening more than 25 shops under one roof of enjoying a laid back atmosphere paired with local fun, beer, food, live music and more at select Salado venues,” said event chair Jenni- fer McFarland. Women’s Apparel Each ticket includes: one draw of the featured beer at each of the five regular stops. Additionally, premium tickets only include a limited edition, handblown, signed and numbered Salado Glassworks Jewelry & Accessories mug, with a draw of Sierra Nevada IPA at Salado Glassworks. There will be no refunds or transfers in the event of ticket holder Shoes from Flip Flops to Boots cancellation. Tickets for those who are 21 and over. Adults only. IDs will be checked at each stop. Tickets will be available in early 2016 through eventbrite.com. Infant & Kids Gifts & Apparel Look for keywords Salado Spring Pub Crawl. Gourmet Food Home Decor & Furniture Artisans Alley Wedding Gifts Bridal Accessories Junk Gypsy™ Paint Men’s Apparel & Gifts Wall Art & more... MAP #98

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18th Wildfire Ranch Open to the World Wildfire Ranch Arena welcomes some of the biggest names in The roping begins at 9 a.m. on Feb. 6. professional rodeo Feb. 5-7 to its indoor arena. In the 16th Annual Ladies Open Roping on Feb. 5, which is Professional cowboys including Rich Skelton, Joe Beaver, Trevor sponsored by Montana Silversmiths, $25,000 will be added to the Brazile, Jake Barnes, Clay O’Brien Cooper and many, many more total payout, making it one of the most lucrative ropings during the will be converging on Wildfire Ranch in Salado to compete for year for the teams of ladies. Roping begins at noon. Beverly Rob- more than $200,000 in cash prizes. The 18th Annual Wildfire bins and Jessy Remsburg won in 2015. Ranch Open to the World is sponsored by Resistol and is one of the Finally, the #11 Businessman’s Roping on Feb. 7 will have a richest, highest-paying ropings in the world. In addition to guaranteed payout of $75,000 to first place, sponsored by Cactus custom trophy buckles from Montana Silversmiths, the Gear, Cactus Saddlery, Heel-O-Matic, Fastback Ropes and Cactus prize line is topped by a pair of custom inlaid briefcases Ropes. Bubba Paschal and Kenny Kyle won in 2015. stuffed with cash. A total of $50,000 will be added to the Bring the family to Wildfire Ranch, located at Exit 283 on I-35, payout awarded to the average winners. Clay Smith and Jake Smith Feb. 5-7 for a weekend filled with team roping excitement. won last year’s Open to the World Roping.

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Food and drink will be provided by many Salado restaurants, inns and shops for the Taste of Salado on Feb. 27. Taste of Salado benefits Public Arts League The Taste of Salado will bring together culinary and visual arts at Jack’s Barn 6-9 p.m. Feb. 27. The Taste of Salado combines the flavors of Salado’s restaurants, bed and breakfasts and shops with live and silent auctions featuring the work of more than a dozen local artists. Tickets are $29.95 per person and can be purchased through Eventbrite. Tickets can be purchase in person at the Visitors Center 402 N. Main • Salado • 947-3330 for $35.00 per person. Reservations are recommended for this event. Hidden Glen 1 and 2 Bedrooms Available

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Young volunteers from across Central Texas are leaving their mark in As brush and tree removal became necessary for the safety of visitors the heart of Salado. With shovels and chainsaws in hand, they are in- and to meet new Village of Salado ordinances, it was a 15 year old vol- suring the grounds of Historic Salado College Park are accessible to all. unteer that began a process of identifying trees to protect, which to This new generation of preservationists are learning that they can save remove and what areas served as habitat for wildlife. That lead to a this valuable piece of Texas frontier history. cooperative effort with a Salado High School community service day Volunteers have always played a part in the preservation of the Sala- to remove debris from the site. do College Ruins. The volunteer led Robertson Colony Salado College The archaeological significance of the site has not been forgotten in Foundation has been in charge of the property since 1973. The park lies the creation of the park. College students have sifted through surface within the Salado College Archaeological Site, recog- berms from the stabilization of the ruins and used land nized by the The National Register of Historic Places. penetrating radar to discover the location of a lost well. Land for the college was donated by Elijah Sterling When years of erosion required repairs to the steps Clack Robertson in 1859. He served as president of the leading up to the Salado College ruins, Eagle Scout Salado College Joint Stock Company, a group of promi- candidate Allen Sirois took on the task of restoring the nent men from across Bell County with a desire to offer pathway. Scout units from across Central Texas came educational opportunities for their children. It was the together to remove several metric tons of material and also the beginning of Salado, as town lots were created replace it with a permeable, yet stable surface. In the to fund the building. process they found themselves serving as impromptu Over the years preservation projects have included sta- guides for visitors to the site. bilization of the ruins, fencing, path- As these volunteers contribute to ways and landscaping. Today the His- the preservation of the Salado Col- toric Salado College Park welcomes lege Archaeological Site, they become the public from an inviting Main Contribute to our success a part of its history, standing ready to Street entrance. Robertson Colony Salado College Foundation tell the story of Salado College to the next generation. PO Box 143, Salado, Texas 76571 Page 43 Gault site southwest of Salado one of richest archeological finds in U.S.

By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief

More than 2.6 million artifacts have been found at the Gault site, about 12 miles southwest of Salado off of FM 2843 (Florence Rd.), making it one of the richest archeological sites in North America. “There is a stone floor there,” D. Clark Wernecke says. “It is 12,700 years old and there are clues to a structure being built on top of it.” “That makes it the earliest house in North America,” Dr. Wernecke added. The Gault site has been known for its artifacts for almost a century. In 1929, the first anthro- pologists from the University of Texas were able to excavate the site, named after the owner of the property at that time, for about eight weeks. A burnt-rock midden pro- duced Clovis-era tools two years before the Blackwater find in New Mexico. Over the years, the property changed hands several times and fell victim to archeological looting. In fact, at one point, people could pay just $10 to dig all the artifacts they would want to dig in a day. Despite this damage to the original site, there remained an Bifacial tools found at the Gault site 12 miles southwest of archeological record that may prove Salado are shown above. At top of the page are adzes and that the Americas were populated much just above are knives. Tours of the Gault site leave from earlier than scientists have originally local museums including the Bell County Museum and hypothesized. Williamson County Museum. In 1998, the lower jaw of a juvenile (Photo courtesy of Gault School of Archeological Research, Please turn to page 46 Texas State University) Page 44 www.inncreek.com 254.947.5554 On College Street—Salado

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Gault site provides ‘earliest art in the Americas’ Continued from Page 44 has not been seen in any other location. The patience has yielded rewards as mammoth and ancient horse bones sur- Wernecke explained that one section the Gault School is now in the process of rounded by a large number of Clovis arti- measuring 10 centimeters in depth and one analyzing the finds and publishing a book facts were discovered. meter squared resulted in finding 16,629 based upon those analyses. Archeologists, Dr. Wernecke said, dis- flakes.. “If it was larger than a quarter, we While the excavation work is complete, covered a great deal of chert, some of it en- know exactly where in the earth it was tak- the Gault School partners with the Bell graved in what he described as “the earliest en,” Wernecke said. County Museum and the Williamson Coun- art in the Americas.” Pieces have been examined at the micro- ty Museum to offer half-day tours of the site The University of Texas was able to scopic level to determine how it was made once a month. secure a three-year lease, during which and how it was used, whether it was for Gault Archaeological Site Tours leave time more than 1.2 million artifacts were cutting bone, hide, plants or for some other from the Bell County Museum in Belton on recovered. About half of those artifacts were use, according to Wernecke. these dates in 2016: February 13, April 2, from the Clovis era. “We would like to use our favorite tools June 11, August 27, October 8, and Decem- In fact, about 85 percent of all Clovis-era out there, which is the trowel,” Wernecke ber 10. artifacts that have been recovered in the said, “except chert comes from the rock in A guided tour of the Gault Site begins at Americas come from the Gault site. the Edwards Plateau and is stronger than 9 a.m. and lasts about two-and-a-half hours. Volunteers, students and archeologists steel. Hand trowels would just leave a big Fee is $10 per person, children 10 and under have carefully made their way through more silver and gray scar.” are free. than 48 cubic meters of the site down to the So instead, they carefully scraped away Contact Emily Dossman (emily.doss- Comanche Peak bedrock. Wernecke ex- the layers millimeter by millimeter, centi- [email protected]) to reserve your space. plained that whenever a chert is found, it is meter by centimeter with chopsticks. “Out- Call 254-933-5243 for information. carefully noted where exactly it was found. side of a prison escape movie,” he said, “I Gault Archaeological Site Tours leave Each piece is highly documented, resulting have never heard of that much earth moved from the Williamson County Museum on in a catalog of paleo-Indian America that with such small tools.... the chopsticks.” these dates in 2016: January 16, March 12, Page 46 Dr. Michael Collins leads a group of archeologists from the Texas Arche- ology Association through a presen- tation at the Gault Site southwest of Salado. The archeologists came from around the state to see the Gault site during an annual convention in central Texas.

(Photo courtesy of Gault School of Archeology, Texas State University)

May 14, July 9, September 17, and November 12. The Williamson Museum and The Gault School of Archaeologi- cal Research are hosting together special tours to Gault. Tours begin at 9 a.m. and last about two-and-a-half hours. Tour price is $10, children 10 and under are free, with proceeds supporting The Gault School of Archaeological Research and The Williamson Museum. For tickets and information contact the Williamson Museum at 512- 943-1670. For more information about the Gault site, go to gaultschool.org.

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Page 47 882 North Main Street Burgers The Old Fashioned Lettuce, Pickle, Tomato, Red Onion, American Cheese Dirty South Smoked Bacon, Fried Egg, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato The Wildflower Art Show will be held on the grounds of the Salado Texas Mushroom Civic Center on April 2-3. Sauteed Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Swiss Cheese Chicken Burger 15th Annual Wildflower Turkey Burger Veggie Burger Art Show April 2-3 at Sliced Brisket Sammy Grilled Chicken Catfish Po’Boy Salado Civic Center Artists and artisans from Texas and throughout the Southwest will Add a Side show their works on the grounds of the Salado Civic Center on Main Onion Rings | Fried Okra Street during the 15th Annual Wildflower Art Show April 2-3. French Fries | Fried Pickles The show will open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 2 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 3. Admission is free. There will be live music, food and drinks in addition to the dozens of artists showing their works. Catering Available Works will feature oil, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, and mixed media including woodwork, sculpture, jewelry, glassworks, metal work and handmade clothing. Hand Dipped The Wildflower Art Show gives lovers of art a chance to meet and talk with artists and artisans in a beautiful outdoor setting. Many Shakes, Floats and Smoothies long-term friendships between artist and patron have been formed Order online: http://goo.gl/EOwRD5 under the giant oaks of the Salado Civic Center. During the weekend, you are encouraged to visit the Edgy Art CALL IN ORDERS WELCOME Show on the south end of town and the Texas Wine and Rogue Art (254)-947-5271 Festival near the north end of Main St. Enjoy a self-guided tour through Salado’s Sculpture Garden and wander Main Street to find Breakfast Tacos coming soon sculptures from Sirena to The Lovers to a Troll guarding the green Find the Full Menu Online at bridge. Look up to find a tree elf sawing the limb off behind him. Art is everywhere you look in Salado. facebook.com/burgersICEcream Visit the galleries of Salado: Kinkade Gallery, Main Street Fine plus.google.com/+OldFashionedBurgersandicecreamSalado Arts and Gifts, Salado Glassworks, Sirrill Gallery, Mud Pies Pottery, Prellop Fine Art Gallery, Griffith Fine Art Gallery, Wells Gallery and B. Herd Gallery. Plan an arts weekend in Salado April 2-3. Find out more at salado. com and saladovillagevoice.com where artists will be featured every (254) 947-5593 week leading up to the Wildflower Art Show weekend. For more information, call the Salado Chamber of Commerce at 882 North Main Street order.subway.com 254-947-5040 or visit salado.com Page 48 For three-plus decades Salado Village Voice serves community; Fleischers have published Jewel magazine for more than 20 years

While the Salado Village Dallas. gan’s Point Mariner and the Bell publishes the quarterly Salado: Voice is not the first newspaper Reference to a third Salado County Independent. A Jewel in the Crown of Texas in Salado, it has had the longest newspaper has been found on a After Dayton passed away, magazine. The newspaper office life-span, since being founded letterhead in the Rose Papers at his sons Dennis and Bill ran the has a gallery of original pen-and- in 1979. The Fleischer family the University of Texas at Austin. Salado Village Voice, selling it to ink, pencil drawings and water- bought the newspaper in 1988 The Salado Sentinel was pub- the Fleischers in 1988. colors by famed artist Ronnie and mark 27 years in Salado this lished by A.S. Hornbeck. No In the mid-80s, Salado had two Wells of the historic homes and spring. copies of the The Salado Sentinel newspapers. But, just like Dallas, buildings that were featured on When historian Dayton Kelley are known to exist today. San Antonio and Houston, Salado the covers of the early editions published the first edition of the Salado Village Voice founder proved to be too small to sup- of the Salado: A Jewel in the Salado Village Voice on February Dayton Kelley was a native of port two competing newspapers. Crown of Texas magazine. 17, 1979, it was the first time in Bell County, a journalist and a The late Ken Clapp, executive For information about adver- more than 100 years that the vil- historian. He taught journalism director to Gov. Dolph Briscoe, tising in the Jewel magazine, lage had a newspaper. at the University of Mary Har- opened the Salado Post-Dispatch email advertising@saladovilla- The first newspaper known to din-Baylor for 12 years before in the Vickrey-Berry house. The gevoice.com or call Marilyn at be published in the village was accepting a position as Director Post-Dispatch, though short- 254-947-5321. the Salado Newsletter. Published of the Texas Collection at Baylor lived, is well-remembered by Salado Village Voice website by E.W. Billings, the first edition University in Waco. When plans many in Salado. (saladovillagevoice.com) is a came out on August 25, 1874. were being made to erect the Since the Fleischer family complement to its weekly news- Only one copy of the newspaper Texas Ranger Hall of Fame in purchased the newspaper, a week paper and quarterly magazine. exists at the newspaper collec- Waco, Kelley was the director. has not passed that the newspa- Be sure to visit saladovilla- tion of the University of Texas at During his years at the helm per has not published. Tim and gevoice.com. Like Salado Vil- Austin. of the Salado Village Voice, the Marilyn Fleischer purchased the lage Voice on Facebook for late The Grange published another newspaper emphasized the his- newspaper outright in the early breaking updates. Follow us on newspaper, The Texas Farmer in tory of the village and the area. 1990s. Twitter at saladovoice. Salado, but it was later moved to Kelley later founded the Mor- Salado Village Voice also ,, , Inn at Salado Accommodations Weddings ~ Receptions ~ Meetings

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Continued from Page 6 tion The Driskill Hotel in Austin. The primary hotel entrance and recep- ity industry from operating the iconic Man- With that success, Trigger launched La tion will be moved to Main Street. The I-35 sion on Turtle Creek in Dallas to the resto- Corsha Hospitality Group. frontage of the property will be heavily ration of the Driskill Hotel in Austin. The first phase for the Stagecoach Inn landscaped, according to Lyda with a buffer Bull graduated from the Culinary Insti- redevelopment program is the complete ren- against the highway noise. tute of America in 1994. He joined The Man- ovation of the existing restaurant, including The central portion of the site will be sion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and became demolishing and re-building the kitchen and landscaped courtyard and include an outdoor the youngest-ever sous chef employed by the service area. Space on the west side of Main event and activity spaces, new family areas hotel. Moving to Austin, he served as the Street will be redeveloped to its earlier use around the main pool. executive chef of the Driskill Grill, earning as a conference center. Old-timers in Sala- “We will also visually open the Stage- the Austin American-Statesman’s Number do will well-remember when the Longhorn coach’s connection to Salado Creek and One Restaurant Award for three consecutive Room was on Main Street and hosted gather- connect to the village’s trail system,” Lyda years. The Driskill Grill was recognized by ings large and small. stated. “Our goal is to re-establish the Stage- USA Today as one of the country’s Top 50 According to Lyda, the 5,000 square feet coach Inn as a destination venue in Texas for Hotel Restaurants. Food and Wine Magazine on Main Street will be refocused as a confer- small conferences, special events and week- honored Chef Bull as one of “The Best New ence center in close proximity to the kitchen end tourism travel, capitalizing on the strong Chefs 2003.” Bull has been nominated three facility of the restaurant. brand of the Stagecoach Inn as an authentic times for the prestigious James Beard award “An emphasis on meetings and special place offering gracious hospitality.” for “Best New Chef Southwest.” events in the adjacent Longhorn Room will The renovation and expansion of the hotel La Corsha operates Congress Austin, a enhance sales and begin to rebuild demand is expected to take two years, Lyda said. tri-leveled dining and drinking establish- for lodging,” Lyda stated. “Over the course Lyda is a lifelong central Texan. He fond- ment that includes the popular Second Bar + of a year we intend to re-establish the brand ly recalls weekend visits from Austin to the Kitchen, Bar Congress and Restaurant Con- and build a solid book of business for the Stagecoach Inn with his family. A commer- gress. restaurant and meeting facilities.” cial developer, he was labeled by the Austin Trigger began his career in the hotel in- The second phase is to completely reno- Chronicle as the “anti-developer developer” dustry at Amfac Resorts in California and vate, expand and re-open the hotel. Plans call because of his inclinations toward preserving Hawaii. He was the managing director of for adding 38 rooms and an additional 5,000 the historical and cultural integrity. The Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas and sq. ft. in meeting space. The property will Lyda is the co-owner of Monument Cafe was recruited in 1999 to restore and reposi- have two swimming pools and a mineral spa. and El Monumento in Georgetown. Brookshire Brothers Your Neighborhood Specialty Store 215 Mill Creek Dr. • Salado • (254) 947-8922 7 am-10 pm Daily • Pharmacy: 9am-6 pm Mon-Fri, 9 am-2 pm Sat., closed Sun

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Page 53 Empresario’s Son: Col. E.S.C. Robertson’s influence on founding of Salado reaffirmed By Tim Fleischer

An old trunk sits in the middle of Michael and Nancy Kelsey’s office in their downtown Belton home, a home built in the mid-19th century with old portraits of ancestors and scenes of Bell County history. In it are the personal letters portraits and other documents from the life of Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson, the son of empresario Sterling Clack Robertson. The documents heretofore have remained private among the descendants until four years ago when the Robertson descendants began a refurbishing of the 150-year old Robertson Plantation. Cile Cowan and Sterling Ambrose gave the Kelsey’s access to the personal documents of Col. Robertson. Michael is a retired librarian having served more than three decades at Temple Public Library. He oversaw the genealogical section of the Temple Public Library They have spent the last four years scouring through the documents which are on loan from the Robertson descendants, as well as the multiple volumes of the Papers Concerning the Robertson Colony, compiled, edited and published by the late Dr. Malcolm McLean. They have also gleaned historical data from Bell County tax records and deeds and from the E.S.C. Robertson papers at the University of Texas Dolph Briscoe Center for American History. The Kelseys will publish an in-depth biography of Elijah Sterling Clack Robertson later this year, re-affirming Col. Robertson’s prin- cipal role in the founding of Salado in 1859 with the establishment of Salado College. Michael rejects the claim that Salado was established in 1852 because of the establishment of a post office at that time. According to the records of that time, the only post office in the area was much closer to Prairie Dell than to Salado. It was midway between Belton and Georgetown, the county seats of Bell and Wil- liamson County respectively. “The reference to it being ‘Salado’ was because of the custom at that time of identifying a post office by the closest stream, which The above portrait of Col. E.S.C. Robertson captures him later in was almost five miles away,” Kelsey states. life. It was among the documents in an old trunk that Michael and Col. Robertson refers to riding seven miles to that post office Nancy Kelsey have utilized for their biography of E.S.C. Robert- in some of his early letters back to his family in Austin. Robertson son. (Courtesy Photo) lived for a short time in the Archibald Willingham cabin in 1854 ertson served as the President and Secretary of the Stock Company while he began building the first family home on the property that board. he owned in the Salado area. Robertson donated 100 acres to Salado College. Ten acres was After completing that house, he brought his family up to Salado, for the college itself, while the rest of the property was surveyed which was still very much a frontier. Sure, there were dozens of set- into lots and sold, the proceeds of which benefited the building of tlers identified along the Salado, but no concentration close enough Salado College. to call it a town. The College was incorporated by the Texas Legislature on Feb- Robertson then began work on the 22-room plantation home that ruary 8, 1860 for a period of 20 years, during which time Salado continues to grace Salado and remains in the family. It is perhaps flourished. In 1867, Salado incorporated with Judge. O.T. Tyler the most complete architectural example of a plantation in Texas, serving as the first Mayor. Tyler moved to Salado so that his chil- complete with the slave quarters, smoke house, brick kitchen, sta- dren could attend Salado College. Tyler was one of the trustees of bles and family graveyard. Salado College. He finished the home about the time that tent meetings were held Salado College contributed to the growth of Salado to the point to discuss building a school in the area. At an October 8, 1859 tent that there were 900 residents in 1880. meeting at Salado Springs, a group of prominent Bell County men But that growth would not last and when the railroad bypassed decided to build a school. The Salado College Joint Stock Company Salado, its decline would be inevitable, resulting in a village that was founded and $5,000 in stock was sold to begin the school. Rob- many have called a time capsule of the Antebellum days of Texas. Page 54 • Restored • Renewed • Reimagined Reopening Spring 2016 The 1861 historic restaurant and a newly-expanded conference center return this spring with a menu and approach that pays homage to our rich history and lays a foundation for a bright future. The hotel will then undergo a top-to-bottom renovation and expansion. stagecoachsalado.com Page 55 Page 56