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Salado shopping map inside Salado VVillageillage VVoiceoice Vol. XXX, Number 10 Thursday, July 5, 2007 254/947-5321 fax 254/947-9479 www.saladovillagevoice.com 50¢ ‘Wild West’ comes to Widlfire for state championship The Bloomer Trailers 2007 Texas State Champi- onships will be hosted by the Los Pistoleros Cowboy Mounted Shooting Club at the Salado’s Wildfire Ranch Arena July 7-8. Cowboy Mounted Shooting is one of Ameri- ca’s fastest growing equine sports. It is packed with excitement and color. Authentically dressed cowboys and cowgirls The waters of Salado Creek lifted this car up onto the railing of the access road bridge. compete in this action No one was hurt in the inciden. More photos, Pages 6-7A. (Photo by Stephanie Hood) packed speed event, shooting single-action .45 Cowboy Mounted Shooting is similar to barrel racing, but pistols at balloon targets. is a distinct sport that is garnering a lot of attention. Residents recovering from flood The shooters use a spe- cially prepared black pow- start with Cowboy Church are not competing. der blank for ammunition, at 8 a.m. July 8. Everyone There are more than 50 damage, hoping rainstorms stop so they are very spectator- is invited to attend. possible patterns to ride. With thunderstorms clogged the culvert of a According to local in- friendly. The final three stages The patterns competitors predicted for the middle low-water bridge leading surance agent John Hall, Events are geared to of the Main Match will ride are drawn out of a hat and latter part of the week, into the new section of a homeowner’s policy family fun, so all ages follow at 9 a.m. and should on the day of the compe- Salado’s recent problems Mill Creek. has ALE coverage but the compete, from wranglers last until about 4 p.m. tition. A competition may with flooding may not be Holiday Inn Express problem is flood is not a as young as six and sev- consist of three to six pat- over. responded to the flood- covered loss except under en years old (they do not Mounted Shooting terns. Salado Creek crest- ing by offering Salado a flood policy so ALE is shoot from their horses) Mounted Shooting is Riders are scored on ed over the Main Street residents $30 off their only included for a cov- to the very competitive se- like barrel racing, accord- time and accuracy. There bridge during the night usual room rates. Cathy ered loss. nior riders. ing to Rundown, the offi- is a five second penalty of June 26-27, damaging Permenter announced the He adds that to qualify All competitors ride cial journal of the Cowboy for each missed balloon, the concrete hand rail and aid early June 27. “Rooms for up to $20,000 in assis- in gender class divisions Mounted Shooting Asso- a five second penalty for moving gravel and de- are limited,” Permenter tance, FEMA will require which match their shoot- ciation, with balloons in dropping a gun, a 10 sec- bris downstream. Smith stated, “but we want to the applicant to purchase ing and riding skills. between the barrels. The ond penalty for not run- Branch Creek, a most- help as many residents as a flood policy and pay 3 Competitions are loud, rider shoots black powder ning the course correctly ly dry-weather stream, possible.” Local residents years premium in advance fast, and exciting, so if blank cartridges provided and a 60 second penalty caused flooding and dam- in need of overnight to get the assistance. “Once you like cowboys, guns, by the match directors, for falling off the mounth. age to more than two doz- Also contributing re- assistance is provided by fast horses and fun, the from .45 caliber pistols at A typical pattern can be en Mill Creek homes on lief to these residents FEMA it is the property members of Los Pistole- the balloons. Riders are run in 15 to 35 seconds, so Smith Bluff, O.W. Lowery were Brookshire Brothers owners’ responsibility to ros invite you to come and scored on accuracy and penalties can really hurt a Dr. and Chisholm Trail. grocery store and Sub- keep the flood policy in watch the events. time. competitor’s score. Even though the flood- way, who offered food force,” Hall said, “because Qualifying rounds will Think in terms of roll- Competitors can use ing was serious, no in- and water to the residents, they will only provide as- start at 7:30 a.m. July 7 ing back the clock to the any horse or mule that juries or casualties were who began cleaning up sistance one time and after and the Main Match will late 1800s and you will they choose. Accord- recorded due to the storms the mud and water from that you are to file on the begin approximately 9:30 have a pretty good idea of ing to Rundown, “Some which settled over the the storm on June 27. flood policy. If someone a.m. It will last until about the look and sound of the horses take to this sport Central Texas area the A Relief Fund has needs flood coverage to 5 p.m. Mounted Shooting events. easily and others do not.” past two weeks. Salado been established for qualify for their assistance There will be an excit- The cartridges fired It is up to the horse’s tem- Volunteer Fire Depart- those Salado flood vic- they can call my office at ing Saturday night show- are called .45 caliber Long perament and its training. ment assisted people in tims, most of whom did 947-3151.” case starting at 7 p.m. July Colts. The brass cartridge Some riders use earplugs evacuating their homes at not have flood insurance. Volunteers are needed 7, which will feature a Ri- is loaded with black pow- for both themselves and about 1 a.m. June 27 and Anyone wishing to con- to help these people as fle Championship and the der and then crimped on their mounts. rescued a couple stranded tribute may mail or drop they remove the water and top cowboys and cowgirls top. This load will break The Texas Cowboy in their vehicle that night. off checks to First State mud-covered carpets out competing in the very fast a balloon up to about Mounted Shooters want to Residents were forced Bank, 50 South Main St., of their homes. The Vil- Eliminator. 15 feet. Live rounds are invite families in the area from their homes as the Salado, TX 76571. You lage of Salado has placed Afterwards, just for strictly prohibited at com- out to share this weekend Smith Branch backed may call the bank at 254- two dumpsters for resi- fun, will be a Fast Draw petitions. Riders do not of fun and a chance to step up and overflowed into 947-5852 for more infor- dents to use. One is at O.W. contest. carry loaded guns outside back into the Old West. of the arena or when they their homes when debris mation about the fund. See Flooding, Page 7A Sunday morning will

INSIDE Bulk Rate The Patriot U.S. Postage Paid alendar of vents C E 2B Permit No. 50 Church 14A to show at Spur Salado, TX 76571 Classifieds 1C Forum 2A July 5 and July 8 Subscribe Shopping Map 6B Today Rooted in Salado Details, Page 9B Since 1979 254/947-5321 salado Page 2A, Village Voice, July 5, 2007 Writer notes “Salado Friendly” plan; High court on political ads; FORUMFORUM Texas poll ranks Pres-hopefuls If you’ve been puzzling about the An Open Exchange of Ideas limo-length golf cart roaming the streets Off the of Salado, filled with happy locals and a diminutive bundle of energy at the wheel Record - then keep reading and we’ll share the results of our investigation. by Ken Clapp The driver was Tourism Direc- tor Debbie Charbonneau and she’s - but without mentioning names. promoting a new program - “Salado This was an “anti-censorship” ruling, Friendly” - that’s designed to acccentu- according to the majority (right wing) jus- ate friendliness and hopefully enhance tices - Roberts, Alito, Scalia, Thomas and Salado’s tourism business. Anthony Kennedy. Charbonneau noted: “Salado has On the other side were Justices Gins- always been friendly, but sometimes berg, Souter, Breyer and Stevens - who we all need to sit back and reevalu- dissented loudly and clearly. ate our industry and our guests and As noted - there are no real surprises take our customer service skills to a in current high court decisions (mostly higher level.” Translated - this means 5-4 variety). They will continue giving we need to “improve” our attitude(s) free rein, to this nation’s Republican ori- towards visitors, and probably each ented corporations, to plump down mil- other as well! lions (more likely billions by 2008) to get Turning talk into reality, the Tour- “their” sycophants elected. The Age of Cynicism ism Director set up a series of semi- Unions are also permitted unlimited nars open to Saladoans who deal (in financing of candidates and campaign adver- In five years, we built the Hoover Dam. any way) with tourists. The end result tising schemes. However, lacking competitive From 1931 to 1936, the Colorado River will (or should) create a Village atmo- bucks coupled with a declining membership, was diverted with tunnels blasted into the sphere that converts “good-visits” into today’s organized working class has about as Black Canyon walls, a town was built to Rich “great-visits” for our guests. much political influence as an agnostic at an house a small army of workers laboring in old-time revival meeting. the desert, and 3 1/4 million cubic yards FRIENDLINESS A MUST * * * * * of concrete were poured into a dam reach- Lowry Friendliness attracts people to a ing 726 1/2 feet high -- two years ahead of community, and for a town (like ours) TEXAS POLL - DNGERS NEXT schedule. that depends on tourism - it’s a must. The recent Texas Lyceum presidential It’s hard to look back at this monumen- believes it represents anything more than The happier our visitors are - the poll results may be surprising to readers tal effort without a feeling of envy. The wishfulness. longer they’ll stay in our Inns, hotels, simply because “accelerated” high-dollar dam was completed on the backs of des- The backdrop to all this, of course, motels, B&B’s. That creates extended polling is somewhat unprecedented consid- perate men during the Great Depression, is the Iraq War. The government of the shopping time, which in turn produces ering Texas primaries aren’t until March 4. but from this remove, it looks like an apo- United States presented to the world additional sales taxes, and those dol- And the general election 16 months away! theosis of the can-do spirit. Who believes intelligence that turned out to be wrong; lars support our Village government. All this begs the question: “Is this early we could do something similar today, that insisted we were making steady progress A happy circle that expands “big-time” polling activity coupled with high voter political bickering, governmental bun- in the guerrilla war when, by the end of when word about our unique “friendly” interest driven by Americans eager for gling, Occupational Safety and Health 2006, we were facing catastrophe; and Village spreads (by word or advertis- a change in the White House?” Non-par- Administration regulations, lawsuits and has still managed only fitful progress ing) among folks blessed with time (and tisan political observers think so. environmental objections wouldn’t make against an enemy whose main weapon is money) for discretionary traveling. The “TL” presidential poll showed such a project all but impossible? home-made bombs. This casts a pall over Debbie Charbonneau deserves a Texas Republicans opting (at this point) It might be the fate of President Bush our public life, augmented by Hurricane full-fledged Village “Well Done” - for Senator John McCain (27 percent), fol- to be remembered as the emblem of an Katrina’s devastation, corruption in Con- for coming up with an essential plan lowed by Rudy Giuliani (23 percent), Fred Age of Cynicism, when -- despite many gress, paranoiac ranting on the left and to attract visitors by invigorating our Thompson (11), Mitt Romney (6), Newt encouraging economic and social indica- incompetence in high places (see Attorney sometimes lethargic friendliness. Gingrich (6), Sam Brownback (3). tors - we experienced a deep public funk, General Alberto Gonzales). And finally, without appearing tacky Twenty percent of Lone Star GOPers said driven by the feeling that government In these conditions, it’s a political boon or inelegant, we would add a related item they “didn’t know” who they’d pick today. couldn’t be trusted to do anything, at least to have a distance from government. The that’s rarely mentioned publicly, namely Austin writer Bill Kidd noted in his column not well. best thing that might have happened to that busy cash registers (and associ- that “don’t care” was not an optional ques- This is the spirit that more than any- Republicans is their loss of Congress, ated sales taxes) will keep the property tion - but we all wish it had been. thing else brought down (for now) the which means that Democrats have gone tax bugbear away (hopefully) for a few Texas Democrats were behind Hilary Senate’s Grand Compromise on immigra- from attacking a spectacularly unpopu- more political seasons. Clinton with 33 percent, followed by tion. It wasn’t Bush’s declining clout or lar Congress to running a spectacularly * * * * * Barack Obama (21), and Al Gore (10). raging xenophobia so much as the collec- unpopular Congress. Congratulations! Lesser lights were: John Edwards (8), Bill tive grass-roots reply to the White House’s The low regard for the federal govern- SUPREME COURT ON POLI-ADS Richardson (3), Joe Biden (1), and Denis detailed explications of the enforcement ment is fueling the candidacy of outsider It should come as no surprise that Kucinich (1). “Don’t knowers” racked up provisions in the bill: “We simply don’t Rudy Giuliani. It replicates the circum- the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to remove 20 percent of the left-of-center group. believe you.” stances of his first election as New York most restrictions on political contribu- Again - we wonder how many Demos The administration is paying a price City mayor, when he took over a sup- tions and advertising - and specifically would have selected “Don’t care” if for its serial abuse of the word “must.” posedly ungovernable city. Now, the diluting the ban on “certain” ads carried given that chance - but, for now the poll- Bush often has said that a given country ungovernable city is 200 miles south, in within 30 days of a primary, and 60 days ing “snapshot” looks like Texans are “must” relinquish its nuclear program or Washington, D.C. of a general election. opting for a McCain vs. Clinton race. free a dissident or forswear test-firing a Whoever is elected in 2008 won’t build This decision, in effect, kills the “key” missile, with little in the way of conse- a majestic dam, but will have to work to funding provisions in the nonpartisan DNGER POLL PENDING (?) quence when his demand is ignored. So dispel the Age of Cynicism. McCain-Feingold Campaign Reform Act Knowing that Saladoans and other area when his administration says, under the Rich Lowry is editor of the National of 2002. A law that Antonin Scalia and voters are breathlessly awaiting results of immigration deal, an immigrant or an Review. Clarence Thomas have yearned (since the first “Do-No-Gooder” 2008 presi- employer “must” do something, no one (c) 2007 by King Features Synd., Inc. 2002) to completely destroy. dential poll - we can only report that the The Court majority has shifted questions have not yet been formatted, firmly to the right under the two most which is not surprising since these dilly- Salado Village Voice is published every Thursday, 213 Mill Creek Dr, Suite #125, PO Box 587, Salado, recent Bush appointees - Chief Justice dalliers are still operating under their “tem- Texas 76571. Subscription Rates: $26 per year in Bell County, $28 per year outside of Bell County; John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito. porary” 1982 by-laws, and 1990 officers! $35 per year outside of Texas. The new “fearsome-five” have decided For the record (in case anyone’s inter- Phone: 254/947-5321 Fax: (254) 947-9479 Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays it’s now constitutional for “unlimited” ested) the Salado branch of the “International News releases: [email protected] corporate and union dollars to flow to Society of Do-No-Gooders” still meets with Display advertising: [email protected] campaigns - right up to election day - alarming regularity at the Stagecoach Coffee Deadlines: Display ads • noon Fridays Classified ads • 12 noon Mondays provided that in the final (30-60) days Shop (despite the recent hike in coffee prices). Editorial policies: Opinions on the editorial pages are those of the writer, not necessarily the owners they do not urge anyone to “vote” for We should have the DNGer poll results or employees of the Salado Village Voice. All letters to the editor should be signed and have a phone candidates - by name. later this month unless they all opt for a number and address for verification. The editor reserves the right to reject and/or edit any letter. Letters should address issues, not personalities and should be concise and constructive in approach. Letters “Don’t Care” stance, which actually stylizes should be limited to 300 words. STEALTHY “DODGE” REVIVED the thinking of most of these “layabouts!” Tim Fleischer, Editor-in-Chief Marilyn Fleischer, Managing Editor However, ads can now employ Except for two members who strangely [email protected] [email protected] Ken Clapp, Political Commentary Chris McGregor, Staff Writer Stephanie Hood, Composition the old dodge of “educating” voters enough have a large wager that Hilary [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] by describing previous records and (will vs. won’t) return to the White actions that explicitly characterize House!

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salado Village Voice, July 5, 2007, Page 3A The ticket to Stand up to war profiteers airport security FORUMFORUM Heritage Forum An Open Exchange of Ideas by Edwin Feulner Jim Hightower This summer, millions proved critical in allowing of Americans will pass U.S. and British officials President George W. through airports. If you’re to break up a ring plotting Bush’s war in Iraq has not among them, you’ll get to destroy trans-Atlantic been good for the thou- a first-hand look at our flights. sands of Americans killed country’s airport security The success of that and maimed there, nor measures. So as you take investigation proved it’s for the hundreds of thou- off your shoes or open possible to stop terrorists sands of Iraqi civilians your laptop for inspection, while protecting civil lib- killed, injured, or forced ask yourself: Are we re- erties. In the end, the TSP to flee their country. The ally taking the right steps (which allows the feds to war has not been good for to prevent another terror- listen in on terrorist com- America, either, for our ist attack? munications) was far less global reputation has been Sure, there’s more ac- intrusive than the average trashed and we are more tivity at the airport. In- airport security line. vulnerable to terrorist at- stead of answering sim- Meanwhile, to improve tack than before. plistic questions about service in airports and In fairness, though, whether or not we packed make us safer, it’s time to I must concede that the our own bags, we’re forced make screeners private, president’s attack has to throw away fingernail not federal employees. been awfully good for one clippers and any bottle Federally-funded stud- group: Pentagon contrac- larger than three ounces. ies have found no evi- Media entertain, but fail to inform tors. For the makers of But we all know stop- dence that performance by Peter Phillips and Kate Sims year’s Junk Food list is was the father? For those weapons, profits are up, ping terrorists isn’t that is better today than it was none other than Britney of you who missed it, the stock prices are soaring, easy. before the TSA put its own “Paris Hilton’s Symp- Spears herself. On Feb. birth certificate listed none taxpayer dollars are gush- In recent years, author- screeners into airports. toms Said to be from 17, Ms. Spears was photo- other than Anna Nicole’s ing their way, and there ities have broken up doz- Washington has spent bil- Prescription Drug With- graphed in a Los Angeles personal attorney Howard is no end in sight for the ens of terrorist plots and lions of dollars to “stand drawal,” was the headline salon receiving a buzz cut. K. Stern. Now, for those “good times” that they are detained scores of would- up” TSA, but all that’s on Fox News Network on The corporate media went of you who didn’t miss the enjoying. be attackers. Yet airport happened is that the work- June 13, 2007. This was into frenzied overdrive, Anna Nicole goings-on, For example, in the past security triggered none of load has been shifted from the 56th headline on Paris offering incessant specu- here’s what you did miss: year, such war corpora- these arrests. Instead, they the private sector to gov- Hilton covered by Fox in lation on why poor Brit- A September 2006 report tions as Lockheed Martin, came after solid police ernment screeners, who the previous 30 days. Even ney might be coming un- found that the Iraq violent Boeing, Raytheon, and work. perform the same tasks at The New York Times got in glued. While undeniably death toll for August was General Dynamics have For instance, earlier a greater cost. on the Paris Hilton hoopla important to 13-year-olds, three times larger than the seen their stock prices this month a plot to attack Almost every coun- with a front-page story adults might have been in- preliminary count. The jump by about a third as JFK airport was stopped try that has experimented June 9 entitled “Celebrity terested to hear about the final tally disproved of- Wall Street investors have thanks to a joint effort by with government-employ- Justice Cuts Both Ways newly released analysis of ficial United States and turned giddy about the the FBI, local law enforce- ee screeners has eventual- for Paris Hilton.” 2005 census figures show- Iraqi claims that a “secu- financial prospects of the ment, the intelligence com- ly privatized the job again. Regular readers of ing that nearly 16 million rity crackdown” had led war machine. And why munity, the Department of Now it’s our turn. Project Censored are fa- Americans are currently to a drop in the number of wouldn’t war speculators Homeland Security and Finally, so we’ll know miliar with our annual list living in deep or severe deaths that month. be giddy? Mr. Bush says international allies. As the who is boarding planes, of Junk Food News – in poverty. Mainstream news In the early afternoon he’ll bog us down in that Transportation Security we need the REAL ID which we select a list of the anchors had enough time of February 8, 2006, Anna civil war for years to come, Administration says on program to help states is- dumbest, least-important, to wonder if Ms. Spears Nicole Smith was found even escalating our mili- its Web site, “This coor- sue secure ID cards, such most-overplayed stories of was too young and im- unresponsive in her hotel tary presence and asking dinated effort shows once as driver’s licenses. The the year. Almost certainly, mature for the pressures room, rushed to the hospi- Congress to dump another again that the best way to program’s been held up be- the incarceration of Paris of motherhood. Yet, they tal, and pronounced DOA $100 billion into Iraq this stop terrorist attacks is to cause of privacy concerns. Hilton will feature promi- weren’t able to squeeze in at 2:49 p.m. While this year. While war is hell, break them up before they But the law doesn’t in- nently in our next year’s the fact that female-head- story filled the corporate Pentagon contractors see become operational.” crease government access Junk Food edition, but it ed families with children media in the United States, this news as manna from That’s certainly true. to personal information. It will have to wait until then account for the lion’s share that same week, the for- heaven. Our overall homeland se- actually adds privacy pro- to be considered. of the severely poor. mer U.S. Ambassador of But what about those curity today is good, and tections by requiring more Meanwhile, here are During the recent Paris Iraq failed to explain what pesky Democrats who’ve the fact that we’ve gone security and background the Junk Food News sto- Hilton exposition, the Sen- happened to $12 billion won control of Congress more than five-and-a-half checks for government ries of Project Censored’s ate Judiciary Committee in newly printed, shrink- and are making noises years without a terrorist employees who handle annual April-to-April list- passed the Habeas Corpus wrapped, $100 bills that about a staged withdrawal attack on American soil personal data. (It certainly ing for 2006-07: Restoration Act, without a he had flown to Baghdad, and threatening to investi- is no accident. But to stay isn’t the “national ID card” 1. Britney Spears has a peep from Fox or the The and had since been mis- gate war profiteering? ahead of our enemies, some accuse it of being.) meltdown. New York Times. Appar- placed. No problem - corporate we’ll need to do far more. Most of what happens 2. Anna Nicole has a ently, the corporate media We are now, in an era, lobbyists note that Demo- First, we need to make at our nation’s airports baby. are too busy entertaining of witnessing corporate crats, like Republicans, sure our investigators have is theater. Passengers go 3. Brad Pitt and Ange- us to cover the most seri- media’s complete failure take campaign funds from all the tools they need. along with the act, be- lina Jolie have a baby and ous civil liberties issue to keep us informed on these same contractors, The USA PATRIOT cause it makes us feel like adopt others. in America. The Mili- powerful issues, which and that such presidential Act has been attacked by we’re really making a dif- 4. Jon Benet “killer” is tary Commissions Act concern all Americans. hopefuls as Senator Hill- journalists and politicians ference. That’s harmless, a fraud. of last October made it We deserve better and ary Clinton don’t want to alike, as has the National but it’s only a small part 5. The rise and fall of legal for the president to must remedy this situation appear soft on defense - so Security Agency’s Ter- of what needs to be done. O.J. Simpson’s book. suspend Habeas Corpus by building tax-supported they expect the war funds rorist Surveillance Pro- We also must make sure 6. The feud between for any person, citizen independent media and to keep flowing and may- gram. Then-Senate Mi- our government has all The Donald and the or not. While Democrats returning investigative be even increase. As one nority Leader Harry Reid the tools it needs to pro- O’Donnell. in the Senate are trying reporting to the American industry analyst smugly bragged, prematurely it tect our civil liberties and 7. Miss USA “party to restore this basic legal people. puts it, “I think Democrats turned out, in 2005 that protect us from terrorist girl” drinks and takes right, the corporate me- Peter Phillips is a professor will be on good behavior his party had “killed the attacks. drugs. dia seems more concerned of sociology at Sonoma State as long as the war contin- PATRIOT Act,” for ex- Ed Feulner is president of The 8. Paul McCartney’s di- with keeping us up to date University (SSU). Kate Sims is ues.” ample. But less than a Heritage Foundation (heritage. vorce. on how much phone time a staff researcher with Project “Good behavior?” To year later, these programs org). 9. An astronaut wears Paris gets while in jail. Censored. SSU students Joc- push Democrats to stand Letters to the editor are accepted and encouraged, but must a diaper to attack her ro- On September 7, 2006, elyn Thomas, Toni Faye Catelani, up for the American Peo- be signed for publication. Your letter can be delivered to mantic rival. Anna Nicole Smith gave Jenni Leys, and Christina Carey ple instead of George W. the Salado Village Voice newspaper office at 213 Mill Creek 10. Madonna adopts an birth to a baby girl and assisted with research on this op- Bush and his war profi- Dr, Suite #125 (Salado Plaza Shopping Center), mailed to African baby. everyone held his or her ed. The full report can be seen at: teers, call Business Lead- P.O. Box 587, Salado, TX 76571, faxed to 254-947-9479 or Moving up from No.7 breath for the ultimate www.projectcensored.org. ers for Sensible Priorities e-mailed to [email protected]. All letters must last year to No. 1 on this piece of the puzzle: Who at (212) 243-3416. include a phone number (for verification, not for publication). Page 4A, July 5, 2007, Salado Village Voice Readers give thanks for help

To the Editor: a.m. Melanie Kirchmeier, We want to extend a Bill and Joyce Wright, Will tremendous thank you to Your Voice Lowery, Shelley Smith, the men and women of the Letters to the Editor Tom McMaster, Susan Salado Fire Department Terry, Robbie and Marilyn who braved a raging cur- Thank you! neighbors, MCCA mem- Griffin, Melonie and Rob- rent to rescue my wife, a Sincerely, bers and Block Captains, ert Stringer, and others visiting friend and I from Steve and Mary Hanik and all the volunteers who too numerous to mention, our home on the morning 2919 Chisholm Trail arrived to help our flood- pitching in, cleaning out, of June 27. ed home owners. Volun- making clean-up go faster Our neighbor called at To the Editor: teers moved furniture out and emotionally suppport SALADO CHIROPRACTIC 1 a.m. to alert us that our Many thanks go out so carpets could be re- our devastated, flooded home was surrounded by to all who gave up their moved, cleaned out mud- neighbors. DR. SHIRLEY J. LYNCH water. time and effort, shared filled cabinets and kitchen What an opportunity (254) 947-BACK Shortly after a 911 call their concern by pitching drawers, muddy clothing for our community to pull the SVFD arrived and ne- in to help out our flooded and linens, and took them together and help one an- (2225) gotiated our evacuation. neighbors in their time of home to be laundered. other, and we surely suc- It’s an experience we’ll great need. Took home wet documents ceeded with flying colors. 213 Mill Creek Drive never forget thankfully to Thanks to our Salado and photos to be cleaned What a great place to live! (Located in Salado Plaza) Salado’s emergency team. Sincerely, Now introducing Heather Police Department coor- up and dried. Mon - Wed - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Since the flood, we’ve dinating traffic control in Special thanks to the Bobbie Reihsen Tues & Thurs Closed been helped by countless flooded areas and CERTS Brookshires Grocery MCCA neighbors and friends. working to evacuate and Store and Subway Restau- What a community! We provide shelter, food, etc. rant who were contacted To the Editor: now know exactly why we for evacuees, and working and both generously do- Wow! Texas Custom Borders moved back to Texas and Baseball/Softball sea- Continuous Concrete Edging through the rainy night. nated food and cold drinks Salado. It’s the kindness Thanks to the friends, for lunches which were son is coming to an end (254) 598-4177 and thoughtfulness of oth- Church women’s groups, distributed for the victims in Salado. As a coach,it Call for a FREE QUOTE ers that sets you apart. and their helpers cleaning was wonderful to watch up. our kids improve in all See our work at the Johnnie’s Cleaners & Tailors Thanks to the Meth- areas of the game over the odist and Baptist women, past few months. On our @ Salado Civic Center Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy who also provided food Freshmen Boys’ team we and for their parishioners. had five kids who didn’t Don’t wait till it’s to late... Thanks to the Salado even play baseball last Salado Library Alterations & Dry Cleaning Chamber of Commerce year, and at 12 years old decided they wanted to No appointment necessary who emailed out helpful bulletins and provided a give the game another try. www.TexasCustomBorders.com on alterations, complete in That was awesome all by 2 to 4 days. cooler of cold drinks. Thanks to individuals itself, and I believe they 778-2408 or 770-0355 who came out early in the had more fun this year at the game than they ever had in previous seasons. I hope they will stay with it. As a parent, it is always a joy to watch your kids play a game and have fun while they are doing it. Kidding each other in the dugout, putting their “rally caps” on for a last inning comeback, hitting their first homer over the fence. It’s a great part of childhood, and many of my best memories of youth are of the games I played with my friends. Especially baseball. I’m almost 45 years old and played sports in a dif- ferent era. We would meet on Saturday mornings at one of several fields in our small town, generally at one of the schoolyards. Depending on how many kids showed up, we made the rules for the game that day. Ghost runners, three I[hl_Y[$$$W=WhbodI^[bjed pitches, automatic outs if you hit to right field, etc.

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Bell County Commis- sioners, after hearing re-      ports from local officials from area cities including Salado, declared a county-     wide State of Disaster.     The declaration calls for     the implementation of the         County Emergency Man-      agement Plan and that         the state of disaster shall         continue for at least seven         days from June 28 (ending                July 5 unless extended).        For the latest an-        nouncements on possible        road closings in the Salado          area, click on www.salado          villagevoice.com               Show caution       Texas Parks and Wild-       life Department game war-      dens are urging Texans to        exercise extreme caution        in low-lying areas, around             lakes and reservoirs and at   stream and river crossings        as rain continues to fall across Central Texas.   “There’s probably not     enough caution tape in the   world to mark all the ar-  eas people shouldn’t be in                                                         right now,” said TPWD Lt.                                                                   Jennifer Kemp.                                       Page 8A, salado Village Voice, July 5, 2007 FROM Page 4A Letters to the editor are accepted and Letters encouraged, but must be signed for publication. Your I grew up in a small fices of the local branch my older son Sam started year old son’s team loses a letter can be mailed to P.O. Box 587, Salado, TX 76571, town in North Carolina. of our sponsor, Union playing baseball is how game. Losing a game can faxed to 254-947-9479 or e-mailed to We had Little League Carbide. What a trip for parents have made the build just as much charac- news@ saladovillagevoice.com Baseball, then Pony a bunch of 8-12 year old game way more competi- ter, if not more, as winning All letters must include a phone number League, and then Colt boys. We all got to see tive for their kids at an a game. And it’d be nice if (for verification, not for publication). League if you decided not Hank Aaron play! And he earlier age. We didn’t some people would wake to play school ball. All was no Barry Bonds… have T-Ball when I was a up and realize what they teams had three weeks of We bought our wooden kid. We didn’t start any are doing to their children. Village Sound & Video practice before the season bats and baseball gloves at sports until the age of Our children. Home Theater and started. We only practiced the local hardware store. eight. Period. And Coaches, we are twice a week during those We didn’t have a sporting But when you have parents too. I think a Commercial Sound & Video weeks. And practice nev- goods store or even a mall Division Champions, more worthy goal than Design, Installation er lasted over an hour and in our town during those playoffs, pick-up players, “Winning State,” or go- and Set-up a half. Most of us rode our years that carried the latest District Tournaments, and ing undefeated would be bikes to practice. I cannot, greatest equipment. And State Tournaments for T- to positively impact the for the life of me, remem- it didn’t matter. We all Ball and Machine Pitch, I lives of the children we (254) 541-4327 ber any adults other than pretty much had the same think it’s way over the top are entrusted with for a our coaches being at our stuff and at the same price. few hours a week. When www.vsvaustin.com [email protected] and that it’s parents that practices. We started ear- We didn’t have special les- are driving this. I’m pretty I volunteer to coach, the ly in April and were done sons, batting cages, pitch- sure that five, six and sev- responsibility I have to the by June 30. Everyone had ing machines, baseball en year olds couldn’t care kids is simple: help them over two full months of camps, $250 bats, $100 less except for the fact that learn the game, develop summer after baseball to gloves, custom painted their parents are putting a skills, and have fun. If vacation, sleep in, camp helmets, engineered bat- lot of pressure on them to you do those things well, out, goof off, and just en- bags, portable hitting nets, care. you’ll win some games, joy the lazy days before hitting classes, or multiple And in a small town you’ll lose some games, school started up again. three hour practices every like Salado, I am amazed and the kids will have fun In Little League, we week. when two local teams play while doing it. Kids don’t went to our local ice cream I talked to my older each other at any level. I need coaches who scream shop after every game for brother who recently vis- see parents that are almost at them in the middle of the an ice cream cone – win or ited us, and we both were rabid in their “support” of game because they missed lose. And the whole team reminiscing about how their child’s team. This a grounder, or made a bad would go. It was a great and where we grew up. I includes cheering loudly throw. They already know tradition that my Dad wanted to make sure that to the point of screaming they did it. Help them get started when he coached I was remembering things when a kid on the other past it, and get them ready our Little League Team. how they really were and team makes an error. I, for the next time they have We also would take a team not how I wanted them to along with many other a chance to make a play. trip to Atlanta to see a be. He assured me that parents, have a very hard You will feel better for it Braves double header ev- it was like that when we time with parents who root and I can promise you that ery year. We went even were kids; simpler, slower, against their kids’ school- the child will. when our won-loss re- and less intense than what mates/friends just because Our responsibility to cord was not so good. We our kids face today. they are on the opposing the parents of the children stayed overnight in the of- What I’ve noticed since team. we coach is that we will I’ve seen friendships do our best to help their become strained, and even child develop a passion tanning end, because of how much for a game, provide an- aerobic emphasis some parents/ other positive role model & coaches here are putting for their child, and teach pilates on winning every game. them what it means to be Now, I am competitive, on a team. It’s that simple. classes and winning is certainly If we can all keep it that and more preferable over losing. But simple, our children that 805 N. Main St., Suite G losing a game is not the are coming up now will be Mon. - Fri. 7 am - 8 pm • Sat. 8 am - Noon end of the world. It’s not much better for it. even the end of that day! And so will all of us. 254-947-5814 I don’t think I will get an Kurt Barrett ulcer because my seven Salado, TX

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Hours 9-5 pm of town. Storage at FTP sites. Each In summary, Tollefson After hours by appt. Tollefson’s program has its advantages and he contends hard drive fail- focused on data safety went though issues such as ures occur often, more Cell: (254) 291-6354 and security. In order to cost, reliability and ease of often than manufacturers demonstrate other new use. will admit to. If you value Home: (254) 598-4249 technology he presented He then described a you time, privacy, and in- www.shopI35.com his program on a com- few of the backup pro- formation you must back puter operating on the grams available. There up. [email protected] new UBUNTU operating is a difference between --Submitted by Gerry Reihsen Olivers graduated from universities uSMC Captain Joseph Master of Education from and Wayne Matthews and Lenear Oliver Matthews, Peabody College at Van- granddaughter of Col. First State Bank son of Drs. Sandra Oliver derbilt University in Nash- (ret.) Jack and Miriam Oli- and Wayne Matthews, and ville, TN. ver, also graduated in May Lobby Hours: grandson of Col. (ret.) Jack Miriam Elizabeth Oli- with a Master of Arts in Monday -Thursday 9 a.m.-3p.m. • Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Miriam Oliver, was ver Matthews, daughter Psychology from Clare- graduated in May with a of Drs. Sandra Oliver mont Graduate University Drive-in: in Claremont, CA. Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. • Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-12 noon BUSINESS REVIEW "Where full banking services are traditional" Main St. at Thomas Arnold Rd. Salado “2007” 254/947-5852 • www.fsbcentex.com Member FDIC “News N’ Review Service” is responsible for the contents of this section TEMPLE IRON & METAL Bell County’s Recycling Center 947-0222 TEMPLE IRON & METAL at 815 N. 14th St. in Temple, Delivery Available phone (254) 773-2700, pays top dollar for all types of scrap metals. Specialists in iron, steel, aluminum, copper, brass, radiators, bat- teries and many other materials, this well known scrap yard will pay cash by the pound or ton for metals of all types. Container service is available to collect your materials. You’re doing a service to the environment AND to your pocketbook when you make it a point to take all excess metal to TEMPLE IRON & METAL for recycling. They, in turn, sell materials to foundries, iron works and other places where they’re converted back into useful products again. It’s an excellent way to help the environment and the econo- on Pace Park Dr. my. “Earth Day” is every day at…TEMPLE IRON & METAL. “TEMPLE IRON & METAL also carries a full line of new steel products including angle, flat, plate, sheet, channel, square tube, etc. All at competitive pricing.” The editors of this 2007 Sum- mer Business Review would like to commend this well known firm for their significant contribution to the ecology of the local region.

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SALADO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Loving, Growing, Sharing Church & People A church family for all ages that is committed to following Christ’s example and caring for all people. Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 Mackie weds Stanley June 30 10:50 Sunday School 9:30 Anna Kate Mackie and as Best Men. Groomsmen 650 Royal Street Kevin Keith Stanley were were Jason Stanley, of united in marriage in a Salado and brother of the (254) 947-5482 • Mother’s Day Out Program • double-ring ceremony at groom, Randy Stanley, the Salado United Meth- of Salado and brother of odist Church June 30, with the groom, and Douglas Dr. Jonathon Swanson, Mackie, of Salado and minister of First Presbyte- brother of the bride. Grace Baptist Church rian Church in Gatesville, Ushers for the wedding John Warden Pastor • Jonathan Murdock, Assoc/ Youth Pastor officiating. were Kyle Anderson, of 2 mi. West of I-35 on 1670/2484 • 254-947-5917 Anna Kate is the Belton, Stephen Elliott, daughter of Sara Mackie of Dallas, Austin Holt, Worship Schedule and the late Don Mackie, of Sacramento, CA, Zeb Sunday School • 9:45 a.m. • Worship • 11 a.m. of Salado. Kevin is the son Holt, of New York, NY Worship/Bible Study and Praise Kids Music • 6 p.m. of Earl and Wanda Stan- and Craig Stoker, of Aus- Wednesday ley, of Salado. tin. Pot Luck Meal 6:45 pm The bride was given Pianist Dr. Kim Van Praise & Prayer • Missions for children • Satisfy for youth 7:15 p.m. in marriage by her broth- Cura, of Salado and solo- er, Douglas Mackie, of ists Valorie Mooney, of Salado. Boulder, CO and Johnny Hannah Sullivant, of Herring, of Salado, pro- Main St. at the Creek Gatesville and cousin of vided music for the cer- the bride, was the Maid emony. Wednesday of Honor. Kendall Ander- Following the ceremo- Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery 6:00 p.m. son Camp, of Austin, was ny, a reception was held at Youth Choir 6:00 p.m. Matron of Honor. Brides- Mill Creek Country Club, Kingdom Kids 6:15 p.m. maids were Sarah Beth hosted by Sara and Kate Prayer Meeting 6:15 p.m. Zweremann, of Atlanta, Mackie. © Doug Spiller Photography SUNDAY Youth Celebration 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Kevin Keith Stanley, nee Anna Kate Mackie Contemporary Worship/Bible Study 9:00a.m. GA and Cathleen Stoker, The groom and his Traditional Worship/Bible Study 10:30 a.m. of Houston and cousin of family hosted a rehearsal is the director and teacher ness from Temple College www.fbcsalado.org Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. the bride. Catilin Stanley, dinner at the Allen Hall. of the English as a Sec- in 2004. He is employed Youth G.A.B. 6:00 p.m. (254) 947-5465 of Salado and sister of the Anna Kate is a 2000 ond Language program in at Mill Creek and Qual- groom, served as Junior graduate of Salado High Salado schools. ity Paint and Body in Bridesmaid. School. She was graduat- Kevin is also a 2000 Killeen. Speak to the earth, Greg Dachs, of Sunny- ed from Baylor University graduate of Salado High The couple will reside vale, CA, and Austin Love, in 2004 with a Bachelor of School. He earned an as- in Belton. and it will teach you. of College Station, served Science in Education. She sociate degree in Busi- -Job 12:8 SUMC sets Avalanche Ranch VBS The Salado United tion Bible School will be Bible Point crafts. all participants involved Methodist Church will “Avalance Ranch.” The As part of the VBS, in putting in action what hold its Vacation Bible program will provide fun, campers will join nearly they have learned at the School 9 a.m.-noon daily, memorable Bible-learn- one million other chil- camp. Family and friends July 9-13. Children who ing activities. Each day, dren in North America in are invited to join in the are four years old as of campers will sing songs, taking part in a hands-on camp at this time at 11:35 Dossman Jan. 1, 2007, through those play teamwork build- mission project which will a.m. each morning of the Funeral Home who have completed the ing games, enjoy Chuck reach orphans in Africa. camp. fifth grade, are eligible to Wagon food, take on daily Each day will conclude For more information, 2525 N. Main • Belton • 933-2525 attend. challenges, experience Bi- with a Showtime Round- call Salado United Meth- “In Service to our fellow man...” The theme of the Vaca- ble adventures and create up - an event which gets odist Church at 947-5482. Hopkins earns Master’s degree Carlson graduated from in teaching from Texas Woman’s Texas Woman’s Uni- degrees were awarded Texas A&M Commerce versity held spring com- during the three ceremo- In ceremonies held May with master’s degrees, and mencement ceremonies nies. The Salado Church of Christ 12 at Texas A&M Univer- 13 with doctoral degrees. May 12 in Pioneer Hall Among the graduates ‘Shaped by His Cross, Sharing His sity-Commerce, a total of Among the graduates on the university’s Denton was Zara Dawn Hopkins, truth, Showing His love.’ 969 students graduated was Frank E. Carlson, campus. who earned her Master’s consisting of 619 with Bachelor of Science, of Approximately 1,213 degree in teaching. bachelor’s degrees, 337 Salado. St. Joseph’s St. Stephen Catholic Episcopal Church What can we learn from the Religious Education “flood of 2007?” Chapel 1) In most cases, these type of events Classes call out the best in mankind by way of Holy Eucharist Pre-K thru 12th assistance offered and given. Presbyterian Church 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. 2) For those dealing with the loss of Sat. • 5 p.m. Wednesday so many physical objects, there is the of Salado Sun. • 9:30 a.m. Mass recognition of possibly having an “over- Rev. Carl Thompson, Pastor Saturday • 5:30 p.m. accumulation” of things. Tues. • 9:30 a.m. Sunday 3) In putting it all back together, one 10 A.M. Sunday Worship (Spanish) 9:30 a.m. is called to re-assess and make sure (English) 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. that one is possessing and using their Child care during service Tuesday • 6 p.m. resources in ways that are most profit- able for them and for their service to Wednesday • Noon Thursday • 8 a.m. God! - Joe Keyes, minister Friday • Noon Sunday Bible Classes • 9 a.m. Worship • 10 a.m. Office Hours: Evening Worship • 6 p.m. Every day Wednesday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bible Classes • 6:30 p.m. 105 Salado Plaza Drive • 254-947-8106 939-1033 601 FM 2268 IH-35 at Blacksmith Rd. Main & Salado Plaza Drive behind Brookshire Bros. behind Fletcher’s Book Store 947-8037 www.presbsalado.org N. Main Street [email protected] 947-5241 • www.saladochurchofchrist.org Services held salado Village Voice, July 5, 2007, Page 11A SALADO CLEANERS for Copeland, Sr. Laundry • Dry Cleaning • Alterations Funeral services for Jungman on February 15, 1209 N. Stagecoach Joe L. Copeland, Sr., 65, 1963 in Austin. He was a 254-947-7299 of Salado, were held July truck driver for several 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon - Fri • 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat 3 at Heartfield Funeral years. He was a member Full time seamstress on premises Home in Belton with Rev. of the First Baptist Church Arthur Washburn and Joe of Salado. 1-Day Service Washburn officiating. Copeland was preceded (Next to the new Library) Burial followed in Salado in death by his parents and Cemetery. a sister, Marlene Hogue. Copeland died July 1 in He is survived by his a Temple hospital. wife, Sharon Copeland, of “Come See What a Nursing He was born in Salado Salado, a son Joe L. Cope- Home Should Be” to Roy L. and Eulalie land, Jr., of Salado, a sister Humphry Copeland, and Maxine Swaim, of San Di- Park Place Manor lived all of his life here. ego, CA and three grand- He was married to Sharon children. 810 East 13th Avenue Belton, TX 76513 Ross set to play 254-939-1876 Music to Lunch By Dave Ross will perform lor in Belton in 1993. Ross at the Salado Civic Cen- received his Masters of ter for the July 6 Music Divinity degree from Bay- to Lunch By. The concert lor University’s George W Truitt Theological Semi- Krueger-Trautmann engaged will be held noon-1 p.m., Scott and Susan Krueger, of Salado, have announced nary in 2000. upstairs due to the wet the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Renae Ross has been in the weather conditions. Krueger, of Salado, to Cody Lance Trautmann, of San ministry since graduating Ross is a Texas trans- Antonio. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Dr. high school in 1975 as a plant by way Georgia and Paul and Charlotte Trautmann, of San Antonio. The music and youth minister. New Jersey. Couple will wed September 8 at Holy Trinity Catholic Ross will be singing A graduate of Waco Church. High, he received his some Big Band and some Bachelors degree in Ac- 1960s and 1970s oldies, as counting from the Univer- well as Christian and Gos- sity of Mary Hardin Bay- pel standards. Share your news with us! Tell your neighbors about your good news. National Night Out Birth Announcements (with photos free of charge) Wedding and Engagement Announcements printed free of charge. To include a photo add $10 set in Salado Aug. 7 Sunday School activities Youth activities will go back to their own Linda Rountree Pritchard, R.N. Salado will take part Call 947-5321 or Registered Massage Therapist in the National Night Out neighborhoods and have Crime Prevention Pro- evening get togethers email [email protected] gram with a kick-off hot- with light refreshments to Therapeutic Massage dog party in Pace Park 6-8 share and everyone taking Stress Management p.m. Aug. 7. part in the Night Watch. Local Fire department Salado Police officers and For Appointment, Call volunteers and Commu- members of the Fire Dept. nity Emergency Response will visit the block parties 947-HAND (4263) Team (CERT) volunteers that have invited them to will also participate in come by and get acquaint- addition to the local Po- ed with our citizens. lice Department and local Contact your Neighbors Heights Home Health Neighborhood Watch vol- and/or Block Captains to H H unteers. see if you can make plans H for your own 8 p.m. Block Following the “Kick- www.devereauxjewelers.com Health Care For The 21st Century off” Salado citizens Parties. Phone: 254 953-4702 126 E. Beeline 254 953-4706 Harker Heights, TX 76548 Fax 254 953-4708

Salado Church of Christ Toll Free: 1-866-282-6125 Your special invitation Locally Owned • Established in 1996 to our 2007 Summer Series “Jesus: The Great ‘I Am’”

July 11 “I Am Among You as One Who Serves” Propane - Joe Baisden, Belton 7 days a week July 18 “I Am the Bread of Life” Jeff Peterson, Austin 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. July 25 “I Am the Good Shepherd” Paul Faulkner, Austin

August 1 “I am the Resurrection and the Life” Ben Mereness, Georgetown Rally Building August 8 “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life” Carl Brecheen, Abilene available for reunions August 15 “I Am the Vine” Jordan Hubbard, Winters August 22 “I Am With You Always” Lynn Anderson, San Antonio August 29 “I Am the First...Last... The Living One” Dane Boyles, Leander John at (254) 618-4288 Exit 292 IH-35 Service begins 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday evening Page 12A, salado Village Voice, July 5, 2007 Tax seminar offered in Belton Comptroller Susan At the seminar, taxpay- Townsend Memorial Li- Combs’ office will offer a ers can learn about sales brary, located at 900 Col- free seminar to assist local tax forms, taxability is- lege St., Room 130. taxpayers with their state sues, taxpayer responsi- For more information taxes 6-8 p.m. July 16. bilities and the array of about the seminar, call the “Operating a business services and information Comptroller’s Belton Field has many challenges, but available from the Comp- Office at (254)933-7577. figuring out your taxes troller’s office to assist Those who are unable should not be one of them,” taxpayers. Comptroller to attend the seminar can Combs said. “Whether you representatives will an- call the Comptroller’s are a new taxpayer or one swer questions and pro- toll-free tax assistance who has been in business vide assistance to attend- line at (800)252-5555. Tax for many years, this semi- ees. forms and tax information nar will help you under- The seminar will take can also be found on the stand the laws that apply place at the University Comptroller’s Web site, to you and your business.” of Mary Hardin Baylor www.window.state.tx.us. The Cen-Tex Xplosion 14 and under Select Softball Team competed along with 21 other teams in the Texas ASA Girls 14 and under State Championship in Nacog- Youth Fair Boosters to meet doches. The Cen-Tex Xplosion Team consists of girls from Belton, Rogers, Salado, Temple, Moody and Cameron. The girls placed second in the State Tournament. The Salado Youth Fair be held on Sept. 8 at Tenroc for the SYFB are President The Team qualified to advance to the National Tournament in Gadsden, Alabama Boosters will meet 6 p.m. Ranch. Final decisions are Peanut Campbell; Vice- in August. Top Row-left to right: Hailey Jaeroseke, Blake Tamplen, Lauren Ziegler, July 9, 16, 23 and 30 at the underway regarding the Re- President Laurie Matteson; Alusia Winn, Jenna Bane, Brynn Maxfield. Middle Row-left to right: Coach-Betty Salado Mansion to prepare verse Raffle and any input Secretary Kathy Michaels Peters, Keri Subialdea, Kelsey Krenek, Melinda Deholloz, Kaitlyn Griffin, Head for the Reverse Raffle. would be appreciated. and Treasurer Carolynne Coach-Tracy Ziegler. Seated-left to right: Kori Norman and Josie Norman, both of The Reverse Raffle will The 2007-2008 officers Wells. Salado. Salado Friendly seminar The Village of Salado Tourism Department is offering free customer service and community awareness training to area businesses as part of the “Salado Friendly” Hospi- tality Training Program. The next training session will be at the Civic Center 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 25. The format of the program is geared toward training front line staff to deliver the best customer service possible to Salado visitors and residents alike. Participants will be taught to: • Answer frequently asked questions about the community. • Consider the thought process of various demo- graphics, such as Baby Boomers and Gen-Xers. • Choose the best way to deal with difficult cus- tomers and make every situation end on a positive note. • Use time-tested tools to deliver consistent services that will keep cus- tomers coming back. Each participating business will receive a framed “Salado Friendly” Certificate and a Salado Resource Book that is filled with helpful information such as phone numbers, addresses, maps and more. Participants will be treated to lunch, and will receive a “Salado Friendly” button and certificate of completion. Space is limited, so businesses are encour- age to make reservations early. For more information or to register your employees call the Village of Salado Tourism Depart- ment at (254) 947-8634 or e-mail: saladotourism@ vvm.com. Shopping Map Salado Village Guide Pages 6-7B Section B Salado Village Voice July 5, 2007 12 Pages Shopping, Dining, Overnight, Events Legends cast member returns after 15 years With Tablerock Fes- the lead role of Lucy rience the good times that tival of Salado readying McDougal in 1993 and Legends furnishes to the for its 15th Annual pre- 1994. She graduated from community, so I brought sentation of the outdoor Salado High School in them to auditions this drama Salado Legends, a 1993 and had been accept- year and accepted the job former lead actress from ed to attend the University of running a spotlight so the show’s earliest seasons of Mary Hardin Baylor in I could watch my kids on - Mary Jo Robbins-Kelley Belton. “The most fun stage.” - will be welcomed back I’ve ever had were the two In the past 15 years to the cast for the July 21, summers I spent in Salado Robbins-Kelley has nev- 28 and Aug. 4 perfomance Legends,” she says. “I er been far away from dates. want my children to expe- Tablerock, and has kept Robbins-Kelley played up with many of the actors and crew members. She married, had two chil- Baines dren and graduated from UMHB with a degree in House education, specializing Spa in teaching intermediate school. For the upcoming school year she will teach • at Liberty Hill Middle Mary Jo Robbins-Kelley, along with her children Robin and Connor Kelley. Mary Jo School in Killeen. portrayed the lead female role in Salado Legends 15 years ago. Rubber Stamps Robbins-Kelley worked • full-time while attending UMHB. Her jobs includ- and their son, Jonathan, state of Texas to be chosen with tickets set at $17 for Girls Scrapbooking ed the Bank of America in grew up and left for col- by the Library of Congress adults and $5 for children Night Out • Temple, the First Baptist lege. Ricci and Jerry are Bicentennial celebration ages four-to-12. A catered Every Tue. Church Salado Day Care also reliving the Tablerock to serve as a record of life meal will be served each 5 - 7 p.m. Classes Center, and Salado ISD years and look forward to in America at the end of night at 7:15 p.m., at the Full Service Salon • tutoring third grade stu- seeing their grandchildren the 20th century. Out of cost of $8. Reservations 124 outdoor dramas in the & Open Daily dents for the Reading por- appear in Salado Legends. are required for the meal. Day Spa tion of the TAKS Test. In Robin is 10 years old and United States, four were Tickets may be pur- 642 N. Main St. #1 chosen by the Library of 947-8802 between jobs and school will be in the fifth grade chased in Salado at Fletch- Congress to preserve the Main St. Salado she took time off to have this fall at Salado Inter- er’s Books and Antiques, 254-947-8848 two children. mediate School. Connor nation’s diverse cultural The Salado Mansion, “My 15 years between is six and will be starting traditions for generations First State Bank, Compass acting in Salado Legends the first grade at Thomas of Americans, present Bank in Belton, Temple have not been dull,” she Arnold Elementary. and future. Actors, crew, and Salado, and at ITR says. “And the two schol- Of her return to Salado composers, sponsors and on Fort Hood. To charge arships, one from Salado Legends, Robbins-Kelley helpers number over 200. tickets to a credit card visit A Sewing Basket Legends, and the other says, “It’s good to be home They range in ages from www.tablerock.org. For from UMHB were a bright again ….on the Tablerock three to 96 years-old and groups of 20 or more call spot in my college days,” live all over Central Tex- 254-947-9205 or write to w 100% Cotton Fabrics w Quilting stage.” she added. Robbins-Kel- Salado Legends is the as. Tablerock, P.O. Box 312, w w Notions Classes ley was on the Honor List only outdoor drama in the Performance times are Salado, TX, 76571. and the Provost Honor Roll set for 8:15 p.m. each night, (254) 947-5423 • 1-877-244-0450 while attending UMHB. www.thesewingbasket.com Ricci and Jerry Rob- [email protected] Lions induct new officers bins, Mary Jo’s parents, 560 N. Main St were active workers at (Located in the Stagestop Shopping Center) Tablerock for many years, Salado, TX 76571 even after Mary Jo married Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30, Sun 12-4:30 p.m.

Mud Pies pottery HAND THROWN POTTERY Salado ONE PIECE AT A TIME Handmade CIGARS Pottery, Homemade Fudge Premium Handmade Cigars, Find your favorite from The Salado Lions Club inducted its officers for 2007-08 during a June 27 meet- Pipes, Men’s Gifts & Accessories our 45 plus flavors!! ing at the Salado Civic Center. Pictured, left from right, are: Lloyd Parks - Two-year FEATURING OUR HOUSE BRAND Sucrose free Director; Don Clapp - Immediate Past President; James Haney - Director; Nolan also available Kinsey - Program Director; Bill Ruth - Treasurer; Michael McDougal - Third Vice THE “SALADO CIGAR” President; Steve Ervin - First Vice President; Allen Mantanona - President. Not pic- Sun.-Thurs. 11-5 Fri.-Sat. 11-7 tured are Joe Read - Lion Tamer; Pat Freeman - Membership Chair; Ryan Hodge 400 S. Main Street (254) 947-9177 18 N. Main Salado - Tail Twister; Joe Keyes - Chaplain and Second Vice President; Rita Zbranek - Pub- Salado, Texas 76571 1-866-498-2447 947-0281 licity; Brenda Merz - One-year Director; Don Clayton - Two-year Director; and Gerry [email protected] Mon-Sat 11-5 p.m., Sun 12-5 Reihsen, Secretary. (photo by Stephanie Hood) Page 2B, salado Village Voice, July 5, 2007

Trouvé What’s happening in Fashion for Today’s Curvy Woman vations are required. Cost seniors, at the Salado beginning shooters. July 5 and 8 for the performance is $17 Intermediate School gym. Price: $25, includes Introducing New to our Collection: Salado Silver Spur for adults and $5 for chil- Times: 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: shells, round of skeet Support Service and dren. Info: 254-947-9205 Flax $100. Registration and and instruction from a Cinema Society film or www.tablerock.org. Comfortable and easy care clothing that screening, featuring Mel info: Coach Beth Moses, certified skeet instruc- embraces every woman! 947-6900 ext. 1305 or tor. Space is limited. July 23-26 Gibson’s “The Patriot,” 7 Football Camp, for p.m. July 5 and 2:30 p.m. email bmoses@saladoisd. Reservations and info: org. 254-760-4489 or 254- incoming third-ninth Come and Visit and Receive a Free Gift! July 8. Cost: $5 for guest graders, at the Salado With a Purchase of $150 or more uly and 366-0658. members. Info: www. J 12 15 High School football Salado Silver Spur July 19 saladocinema.org. field. Times: 9:30-11:30 We specialize in sizes 10 and up Support Service and Texas Historical July 6 and 7 a.m. Cost: $40. Register with Personalized Service Cinema Society film Commission “Preserve Stagecoach Inn with Coach Cheatham or Alterations on Site screening, featuring America” grant work- Summer Concert Series, call 947-6977 or email Evening and Wedding Apparel in all sizes “Lawrence of Arabia,” 7 shop, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. with local singer-song- jlcheatham@saladoisd. One of a kind Jewelry~Accessories~Gifts writer Richard Paul p.m. July 12 and 2 p.m. at the Stagecoach Inn. July 15. Cost: $5 for non Workshop will focus on org. Thomas, 5:30-6:30 p.m. July 25-27 230 N. Main St. in Salado at the Stagecoach Pool; 8- members. Info: www. helping communities Front Row Gallery of Shops ~ UPSTAIRS saladocinema.org. reach their tourism poten- Salado Village Art- 10 p.m. at the Stagecoach ists workshop, led by 512-508-2530 uly and tial. Club. Free to the public. J 13 14 Garnet Buster. Medium: Open 10-5 Wednesday-Monday Stagecoach Inn July 19 and 22 Tuesdays and evenings by appointment only Info: 947-4717 or email oil. Info: VeAnn Stowel, Summer Concert Series, Salado Silver Spur linda@tbcinternational. 771-5624. com. with local singer-song- Support Service and writer Richard Paul Cinema Society film July 26 and 29 July 6 and 7 Thomas, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at screening, featur- Salado Silver Spur Third Annual Silver Support Service and Spur Melodrama - the Stagecoach Pool; 8-10 ing Steven Speilberg’s p.m. at the Stagecoach “Saving Private Ryan,” Cinema Society film IRON GARDEN “Idolatry on the Creek” screening, featuring Club. Free to the public. 7 p.m. July 19 and 2:30 Outdoor Showroom in Historic Salado - 7:30 p.m. July 6 and 2 Stanley Kubrick’s “Dr. and 7:30 p.m. July 7 at Info: 947-4717 or email p.m. July 22. Info: www. Gazebos Pottery & Wrought Iron linda@tbcinternational. saladocinema.org. Strangelove,” 7 p.m. July at Yesteryear Prices the Salado Silver Spur 26 and 2:30 p.m. July 8. com. July 20-21 Arches Theater. Info: 947-3456 Cost: $5 for non mem- uly and Salado Old Glory or www.saladosilverspur. J 13 14 bers. Info: www.salado- Planters Third Annual Silver Days. Entertainment will com. cinema.org. Spur Melodrama - be provided by the Salado Baker’s Racks July 7 and 8 “Idolatry on the Creek” Community Chorus, and July 27 and 28 Texas Stars Cowboy Mounted Stagecoach Inn Shooting event at - 7:30 p.m. July 13 and 2 the U.S. Army Band will Benches and 7:30 p.m. July 14 at perform at the Gazebo on Summer Concert Series, Wildfire Ranch. Info: with singer-songwriter Pot Racks 947-8080. the Salado Silver Spur the Civic Center grounds Theater. Info: 947-3456 July 20. Also, actors from Paul Cox, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Deco Wall Art July 9-13 at the Stagecoach Pool; 8- Salado United Meth- or www.saladosilverspur. “Salado Legends” will be com. performing throughout 10 p.m. at the Stagecoach Chimneas odist Church Vacation Club. Free to the public. uly the village. Info: Salado Bible School, 9 a.m.- J 14 Info: 947-4717 or email Pottery Texas Elite Barrel Chamber of Commerce, noon daily. Theme: “Ava- linda@tbcinternational. Racers Association at 947-5040. lanche Rance.” Camp is com. Wildfire Ranch. Books July 20-21 open to children ages four July 27 and 28 through those who have open at 5 p.m.; exhibi- Stagecoach Inn tions 5:30-7:45 p.m.; Summer Concert Series, Third Annual Silver completed the fifth grade. Spur Melodrama - Info: SUMC, 947-5482. jackpot begins at 8 p.m. with local singer-song- Info: 947-8080. writer Richard Paul “Idolatry on the Creek” 405 N. Main St. July 9-13 - 7:30 p.m. July 27 and uly Thomas, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Salado, TX Jerry English’s Girls’ J 14 2 and 7:30 p.m. July 28 Shiny Top Ranch at the Stagecoach Pool; 8- (254)368.1928 Basketball Camp, for at the Salado Silver Spur incoming freshmen- hosts a seminar for 10 p.m. at the Stagecoach Club. Free to the public. Theater. Info: 947-3456 Info: 947-4717 or email or www.saladosilverspur. linda@tbcinternational. com. com. July 28 Salado Church of Susan Marie’s July 20-21 The Brands, the Selection, the Personal Service Third Annual Silver Christ Vacation Bible Since 1985 Spur Melodrama - School. Info: 947-5241. “Idolatry on the Creek” July 30-Aug. 2 - 7:30 p.m. July 20 and Volleyball Camp, for 2 and 7:30 p.m. July 21 incoming sixth-ninth grad- at the Salado Silver Spur ers, at the SIS gym. Time: Eileen Fisher Theater. Info: 947-3456 9 a.m.-noon (6th-8th) and or www.saladosilverspur. 1:30-4:30 p.m. (fresh- com. men). Cost: $40. Register with Coach Bree Holz or - Summer - July 21 Texas Elite Barrel call 947-6900 ext. 1304 or Racers Association at email bree.holz@sala- Easy, Wildfire Ranch. Books doisd.org. open at 5 p.m.; exhibi- August 3 and 4 Breezy tions 5:30-7:45 p.m.; Stagecoach Inn jackpot begins at 8 p.m. Summer Concert Series, And Natural Fit Info: 947-8080. with singer-songwriter Paul Cox, 5:30-6:30 p.m. July 21, 28 and Aug. 4 15th Annual produc- at the Stagecoach Pool; 8- tion of “Salado Leg- 10 p.m. at the Stagecoach ends” outdoor musical Club. Free to the public. drama at Tablerock Info: 947-4717 or email Amphitheater. Show linda@tbcinternational. times: 8:15 p.m. for each com. show. Dinner at 7:15 p.m. August 3 and 4 Cost for dinner is $8 for Third Annual Silver adult or child, and reser- Spur Melodrama - “Idolatry on the Creek”

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the Village of Salado? discussing his new garden noon at the High School September 22 November 21-23 - 7:30 p.m. August 3 and October 28 book on Glorious Texas Library. Attendance Salado Area Republi- Thomas Arnold Ele- 2 and 7:30 p.m. August 4 Gardens. All gardeners Salado ISD campuses strongly recommended. can Women Fine China mentary PTO “Family at the Salado Silver Spur invited to attend. break for the Thanks- Theater. Info: 947-3456 No registration is neces- Luncheon, 11 a.m. in the County Fair,” 1-4 p.m. at giving holiday. Longhorn Room of the or www.saladosilverspur. sary. the Intermediate School. Nov. 30-Dec. 2 December 7-9 com. August 17 and 18 Stagecoach Inn. Info: 939- Free admission, and games Annual Salado Annual Salado 7085. August 3-5 Third Annual Silver and food will be available. Christmas Stroll week- Christmas Stroll week- 41st Annual Salado Spur Melodrama - October 6-7 All ages are welcome, and end. Details announced at end. Details announced at Art Fair, on the grounds “Idolatry on the Creek” Auditions for A are invited to arrive in later date. Visit saladovil- later date. Visit saladovil- of Pace Memorial Park. - 7:30 p.m. August 17 and Christmas Carol, 3 p.m. Halloween costumes. lagevoice.com for infor- lagevoice.com for infor- each day at Tablerock. Featuring over 100 artists 2 and 7:30 p.m. August 18 November 5 mation as the days draw mation as the days draw and artisans from Texas at the Salado Silver Spur Info: 947-9205. Salado Histori- closer. closer. and throughout the South- Theater. Info: 947-3456 October 7 cal Society meeting, 6 Tablerock’s Fright Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7 & 8 December 11 west. Hours: 8 a.m.-5p.m. or www.saladosilverspur. p.m. at the Salado Civic Tablerock’s 15th Trail auditions, 5 p.m. at Salado Garden Club Aug. 4 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. com. Center. Program will Annual production Tablerock. Info: 947-9205 meeting, location to be Aug. 5. Preview party August 18 be given by columnist, of Charles Dickens’ or email tablerock1@aol. announced. Aug. 3 at Jack’s Barn. Texas Elite Barrel author, broadcaster and “A Christmas Carol,” com. Free parking throughout Racers Association at lecturer Tumbleweed adapted and directed by December 24-Jan. 4 the village. Info: Salado Wildfire Ranch. Books October 6, 13 and 20 Smith. More info TBA. Harry Sweet. Perfor- Salado ISD campuses Chamber of Commerce, open at 5 p.m.; exhibi- Fifth Annual Fall November 13 mances set for 7 p.m. break for the Christmas 254-947-5040. tions 5:30-7:45 p.m.; Salado Garden Club Shakespeare Festival at each night. Tickets: $10 holiday. jackpot begins at 8 p.m. meeting, 10 a.m. at the August 4 Tablerock Amphithe- for adults, $5 for students 2008 Info: 947-8080. Salado Presbyterian Shiny Top Ranch ater. The Bard’s “Taming and $3 for children 12 and January 31 Church. 10 a.m. at the hosts a seminar for August 21 of the Shrew” will be under. Tickets available at Salado ISD Stars Salado ISD student Salado Civic Center. beginning shooters. presented under the stars the gate beginning at 6:30 Conference, showcasing registration, 10 a.m.- 7 Program will be given by Price: $25, includes 7:30 p.m. each perfor- p.m. Concessions open at the talents of Salado stu- p.m. Students in grades Norm Arnold of Hous- shells, round of skeet mance date. Tickets: $10 6:30 p.m. Info: 947-9205 dents. More details TBA. five-through-12 will be ton, designer of gardens, and instruction from a adult, $5 children 12 and or email tablerock1@aol. assigned schedules, and certified skeet instructor. under, student or military; com. locker numbers will be Space is limited. Reserva- available at the gate or assigned. tions and info: 254-760- on-line at www.tablerock. 4489 or 254-366-0658. August 24 org. Info:David Dunlap, Now Showing!! Meet Your Teacher August 6-9 director, 254-247-0220 or and Stash Your Stuff 3rd Annual Original Melodrama First Baptist Church email ddunlap@tablerock. Night at Thomas Arnold of Salado Vacation Bible org. Idolatry School, 9-11:30 a.m. Elementary School. More ctober Open to all children who details TBA. O 9 Salado Garden Club on the have completed K-6th ugust A 27 meeting, 10 a.m. at the Salado ISD campuses Grade. For info call the Salado Presbyterian Creek first day of school. Church at (254) 947-5465. Church. All gardeners by Gary Askins August 7 September 9 invited. National Night Out Bell County Sheriff’s Showtimes October 12-13 Fri & Sat 7:30 pm kick-off party, 6-8 p.m. Posse Horses to Harleys www.saladosilverspur.com Annual Christmas in Sat Matinee 2 pm in Pace Park. Hotdogs trail ride, bike run, bbq, Picture Show October event, sponsored 108 Royal Street • Salado VaudevilleStage and refreshments will auction and concert, in the old Guest-Sanford Granary Live Music by the Salado Chamber of & Fun for benefitting the Children’s any age be served by the Salado Commerce Ladies Auxil- For Reservations, call 254-947-3456 Miracle Network, at Bo’s Tickets also available at the Door Police Department, iary. More info TBA. members of the CERTS Barn. Cost: $15. Info: Mel, ctober program and the Salado 254-718-1612. O 13 Salado Fine Art Volunteer Volunteer Fire eptember S 11 Gallery Night, 5-9 p.m. Salado Garden Club Department. Participating galleries meeting, 10 a.m. at the August 10 and 11 include Prellop, Thomas Salado Presbyterian Third Annual Silver Kinkade Stagecoach Gal- Church. Program will Spur Melodrama - lery, Main Street, Wells, focus on herbs. All gar- “Idolatry on the Creek” Miller, Southern Image, - 7:30 p.m. August 10 and deners invited to attend. B. Herd and Griffith. #4 Rock Creek 2 and 7:30 p.m. August 11 September 14-16 More details TBA. at the Salado Silver Spur Mill Creek Men’s Salado Theater. Info: 947-3456 Golf Association October 27 and 28 947-3630 or www.saladosilverspur. Member/Guest Tourna- Tablerock’s Hallow- com. ment. Details TBA. een Fright Trail, featur- August 11 September 15 and 16 ing thrills and chills for Kitchenware, Texas Elite Barrel Fantasy Faire at young and old. Open 7:30- including Bakeware, Pottery, Racers Association at Tablerock, 10 a.m.-6 10:30 p.m. Admission: $5 Glassware, Gadgets and more Wildfire Ranch. Books p.m. daily. Characters for adults, $3 for children • Unique Furniture open at 5 p.m.; exhibi- from history, literature, 12 and under. Concessions • Garden & Yard Decor tions 5:30-7:45 p.m.; mythology and imagina- will be available. Info: • Table Linens & Accessories tion invite you to a world jackpot begins at 8 p.m. Jackie Mills, 947-9205 • All natural aromatic Caldrea Info: 947-8080. of Medieval magic. Music, or email tablerock1@aol. exclusive fragrances August 13 and 14 storytelling, archery Salado ISD new tournament, vendors and com. pampered cleaning student registration, 10 more. Admission: $7 for a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 13 and adults, $5 for children 12 2-6 p.m. Aug. 14. and under, seniors, and August 16 military with ID. Info: Salado High School Stephanie Hood, shood@ Gifts and Floral for any occasion Freshmen Orientation tablerock.org or www. Camp, for all incoming tablerock.org. 254/947-0222 SHS freshmen, 9 a.m.- Leigh’s AndNecessities Regulation Skeet Field Floral Creations Wild Hog Hunts Exotic Rams on Pace Park Dr. Call for Dates (254) 760-4489 (254) 338-4092 www.shinytoptexashoghunts.com Page 4B, salado Village Voice, July 5, 2007 Salado - IH 35 19th-century Salado diary transcribed

254-947-5000 By Frances Idoux ert Wyatt, an early settler back in Missouri. He was prayer services that were Reservations 1-800-800-8000 of Bell County. also a skilled carpenter, held with several visiting • Clean, Friendly Service What was life like for a Wyatt’s bound jour- and too soon (March 18, preachers and the church • Free Continental Breakfast • Pool - HBO - ESPN young man on the frontier nal now belongs to his 1855) he was called to that was formed. During • Free High Speed Internet of Texas in the 1850s? great-grandson, Dr. John perform the somber task this time his wife – who • In Room Coffee Maker - Refrigerator Imagination may paint Herndon of Houston, but Microwave of making a coffin for an he refers to as A.R. Wy- VISA/MasterCard • Special Group - Reunions - Wedding rates a picture of adventure and it was transcribed in 2006 infant, the Stevens baby. att - “was baptized and American Express • AAA Approved hardship, but not one as by Charles Turnbo, of A year later on Sunday, received in the church on Discover • Newly renovated Diner’s Club vivid as the reality por- Salado. The Bell County March 16, 1856, he made Tuesday the 11th day of trayed in the diary of Rob- portion of Wyatt’s diary a coffin for Miss Martha July 1855.” is 28 typewritten pages in Moore, a neighbor who In late September, length. collapsed as she dipped a 1855, Wyatt prepared to His frequent journal en- bucket in the stream branch go to the Baptist Associa- Salado Civic Center tries underscore the harsh and fell into the shallow tion meeting in Brenham. Designed to serve the Village of Salado realities of pioneer life. water and drowned. Life In his entry of October 27, The diary entry written on the frontier remained he describes the trip; Also: on Christmas Eve, 1854, unpredictable. “We got to Brenham Bandstand - Gazebo recounts the difficulties of Wyatt worked hard as a and the meeting com- Rental Rooms For: finding a place to live and farmer, but the capricious menced at eleven o’clock. Family/Class Reunions the struggle to survive in nature of Texas weather Bro. Hutchins preached Weddings - Wedding Receptions early Texas with very little made life difficult. One the sermon of introduc- Rehearsal Dinners money. adversary was rain. In his tory. It frosted on Satur- An inauspicious begin- Business Meetings & Luncheons entry on Sunday, February day night. We had good ning marked Wyatt’s first 3, 1856, Wyatt described a weather & a good meeting Style Shows • Concerts day en route from South siege of bad weather. Fri- but I was in the business Texas to Bell County – a day, January 25, it “rained part most of the time. We 601 North Main Street wagon wheel that “broke tremendious [sic] and made our home half mile (254) 947-8300 all to smash.” However, thundered.” The day af- out of town, at Bro. Nor- Wyatt was able to fix the ter it hailed and was cold. ris’. He was very kind to wheel, and continued the The winter weather was us. May God reward him journey to Alum Creek so cold that “some chick- for it.” in Bastrop County. On ens froze to death.” It is Wyatt described Bren- arrival in southern Bell no wonder that Wyatt af- ham as “a thriving place. County, Wyatt’s first days firmed that “times are hard So is Caldwell.” were spent searching for a and money scarce.” In The next year Wyatt place to settle. By Decem- 1857, a cold spell in March and his fellow Baptists ber 31, they had settled “killed all the grass, corn built a meeting house on on the Salado in a rented and vegetables.” After he his land, and he estab- cabin by the mill. Soon he replanted, there was more lished a school there. Not was left with only one half cold weather. He wrote everyone was happy about dollar and no meat. For- that on Sunday, April 12, the school, and some de- tunately for his family, he 1857, it started snowing nominational differences was a good hunter. and “in a little while the arose, but Wyatt wanted Wyatt was an educated ground was covered and to remain very friendly man and had taught school this morning the snow and help his neighbors. was an inch deep -- it was Another source of a cold night.” Hail, snow, strength for Wyatt was his sleet, rain, ice, heat and love for his family. Wyatt drought – Wyatt recorded mentions his son, Robert them all as he struggled to James, in an early entry Christy’s grow crops. as he describes how they Through all his diffi- both were ill. In his entry culties, Wyatt’s faith sus- of March 126, 1856, his joy Salado * Austin tained him. He had joined at the birth of his daughter of the Baptist Church in is evident. “Since I wrote IH35 Exit 285 Richmond, Virginia, when last some things have Salado he was 18 years old. Soon transpired that are worth Salado after he settled in Salado, naming. On Tuesday the Ladies Boutique he became involved in re- 26th of February 1856 at Sales * Service ligious instruction. In his about eleven o’clock A.M. Parts * Leasing entry of February 26, 1855, our little Sarah Eliza- Christy Arner he records that he “went beth was born.” Wyatt to the Sunday School and was pleased that his wife saw it organized. I was Amanda and the baby 254-947-4065 appointed Superinten- were well. Main at N. Pace Park dent.” Many of the entries His concern for his fam- Area’s only authorized Club Car dealer! www.fairwaycarts.com P.O. Box 83 in his diary record church ily and his inability to pay Salado, TX 76571 services or Sunday School his debts weighed heavily 254/947-0561 activities. His entry for on his mind. He sought Lodging for you July 27, 1855, describes work diligently from the time he came to Texas Complimentary Breakfast and traveled around the Wireless High-Speed Internet The Event Center at sparsely-populated area to Swimming Pool with Courtyard find jobs but wasn’t able Exercise Room Tenroc Ranch SALADO Executive Business Conference Center to find enough carpentry Elegant, Quiet, Rural Setting work to pay his bills and I-35 Exit 284 2 miles West on Thomas Arnold Rd buy food. On June 8, 1856, he wrote, “I am still down in spirits. I do not know what I will have to do, but the way is dark now, a crooked road.” Then on April 30, 1857, he wrote: “We are in want and we have to suffer we suffer in 79 Rooms hunger. 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Concerning your Gathering Room not seem relevant to the coronary artery bypass somewhere, but I think an exercise progression, do for weddings majority of you, I promise graft: (Important: The attainable goal is to get to you listen to your body to & retreats to summarize the answer client/patient must have the point where you can determine if you are push- in a way to benefit all my medical clearance before exercise moderately for ing too hard or not hard On-site event readers. imparting upon any type 20-to-30 minutes a day enough? Really listening coordinator Q. How much and of exercise program.) for six days a week. Now, to our bodies is an excel- what kinds of exercises Every exercise program realize that exercising at a lent way to exponentially Call 947-1000 do you recommend for must be broken down into low level for 60 minutes improve our results when Built 1860 someone who has had four components: mode, is not going to be as chal- it comes to following an www.touringtexas.com/halley a heart attack and/or intensity, frequency and lenging as exercising for exercise program, as well heart surgery? How does duration. Two of the ma- 30 minutes at a moderate as a nutritional program. this regimen differ from level, but you must train Kevin is a Lifestyle and jor reasons for these com- Book now for retreat, workshop, meeting, what you would recom- with lower intensities with Wellness Coach/Certified ponents are the ability to or corporate events. mend to a healthy per- track the client’s improve- longer durations before Clinical Nutritionist in son? ment and to measure work you train at shorter dura- Salado. He is the owner/ A. This is the second done as to steer clear of tions and higher intensi- operator of Progressive part of a two-part answer over-training. ties.) Example: 60 minute Wellness Services, a To- (see last week’s column Mode slow walk on a flat surface tal Wellness Company. for part one). This week • Yes - Dynamic Exer- vs. 20-30 minute fast walk Kevin helps families instill we are going to delve into cise (Movements with low up and down hills with el- positive lifestyle habits some of the specific ex- impact, walking, pool, evations and declines. into their lives, including: ercise challenges that a etc.) Frequency proper nutrition, smart person desiring to recover • No - Isometric Exer- • Three-to-seven times exercise and understand- and rehabilitate from a cises (Of any kind) a week. If you have a low ing hormonal responses. heart attack and/or heart • Yes - Resistance functional capacity at this If you have any questions surgery encounters. Training (Low resistance/ point in your recovery, e-mail Kevin at yoube- Retreat & Conference Center The answers below will high repetitions) you will benefit from dai- [email protected]. be specific to Post-bypass Intensity ly exercise bouts. The key A SPECIAL PLACE - Surgery, but can be of • Yes - Low Intensity here is that you are able to for groups, large or small to relax, find inspiration, some relevance to most (Your heart specialist recover from day to day. and return to the pace of yesteryear. heart conditions. (The should educate you on the If you over-train you will Look us up on the Internet: www.summersmill.com majority of this informa- level that is safe for you. have a set-back and you tion is being gleaned from Examples might be: heart will need to reassess the 7441 FM 1123, #41 • Belton, TX 76513 the knowledge I picked up beats per minute, relative intensity and/or duration Fax: 254-939-6183 • Phone: 254-939-6194 when I was certified as a perceived exertion and/or of your exercise program. email: [email protected] Clinical Exercise Special- fatigue level.) Pertinent information ist by the American Coun- • No - High Intensity for all readers: cil on Exercise in 2000. Duration 1. 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Do you break your and shopping Weddings ~ Receptions ~ Accommodations Little Mermaid set July 9 workouts down into Mode, Missoula Children’s be at rehearsals every day. Intensity, Duration and 254-947-5260 North Main St. & Pace Park Dr. Theater will hold open If cast, there will be a $70 Frequency? If not, and 866-SALADO-S (254) 947-0027 / (800) 724-0027 www.baineshouse.com auditions for its upcoming fee due for the week-long you are not receiving the [email protected] production of The Little camp, which will run July Mermaid 10 a.m. July 9 9-14. No preparation for at the Cultural Activities the audition is required. Center in Temple. Au- At the end of the week, Old Salado Springs StoneCreek Settlement ditions are open to area there will be two performances of The Little Mer- Bed & Breakfast youth entering the first College Hill • Historic Salado through 12th grades. maid on July 14. 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THE VERANDA Historical Society CV 6. Central Texas Area Museum 254/947-5232 E 127. Grace Baptist Church of Salado 254/947-5917 C First Texas Brokerage 254/947-5577 $ SISD Administration 254/947-5479 E 94. SALADO PLAZA 7. RoCK Creek 33. First State Bank 254/947-5852 $ Village Art Center Salado Village Voice 254/947-5321 $ 8. SHADY VILLA 53. Splendors of Salado 254/947-3630 S Not shown on map 34. FIRST CENTRE at 40 N. Main 72. The Halley House 254/947-1000 L Edward D. Jones 254/947-5128 $ Gregory’s 254/947-5703 S 54. Charlotte’s of Salado 254/947-0240 S The Event Center at Tenroc Ranch First Community Title 254/947-8480 $ 73. CARRIAGE PLACE SQUARE RE/MAX Gold Team 254/947-4011 $ Sweet Nut Things 254/947-8088 S 55. Heirlooms 254/947-0336 S 2 miles west of I-35 on Thomas Arnold Rd. Farmers Insurance 254/947-0995 $ Salado Tanning & Fitness 254/947-5814 $ Salado Chiropractic 254/947-BACK P 10. 56. Great Rooms 254/947-5831 S 512/947-9218 $ Zbranek Agency Salado Eye Care 254/947-LENS P 11. 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This year’s production twenty or more will run Fridays and Sat- any night of the urdays through Aug. 18. Make plans now for Idolatry on the Creek week your next celebration . Menus at lists the typical char- Prior reservations are required www.inncreek.com acters of a melodrama. There’s the requisite vil- 15 Beautifully Furnished Victorian Guest Rooms Elegant Location on Salado Creek lain, Snidely H. Whiplash Candlelight Dining Friday & Saturday evenings III, played by Kevin C. Confrontations between good guys and bad guys are inevitable in Gary Askins’ Weddings & Receptions • Business Retreats Carr. There is the unwit- latest melodrama. ting accomplice Hubert H. Humperdink, portrayed by Tony Blackmon. There to shout out contemporary in and around the Village p.m. are valiant heroes, Ranger satiric one-liners, comedic of Salado. General admission is Tex Grainger and Deputy skits and slapstick humor Audience participation $15 for adults and $8 for Justin Time, played by abound as the melodra- is encouraged, so bring children. Special group, Grainger Esch and Doug- matic farce reaches its your friends and family, military, student and las Mackie. The fallen inevitable happy conclu- pick sides and become a senior citizen discounts woman with a heart of sion,” says Askins. part of the action. Because are available. Tickets and gold, Miss Katrina Love, The live performance this a melodrama all audi- reservations information is created by Karen Ewton, is wrapped around an ences are urged to boo the can be obtained from the and the love interests and original 30-minute silent villains and cheer for the Silver Spur box office 254.947.5554 damsels in distress are movie chase scene that has heroes. Performances are at 254-947-3456, or visit 877.947.5554 Heather Del Rio, who the characters of the play Friday and Saturday Eve- www.saladosilverspur. plays Miss Goody Goody, running through various nings at 7:30 p.m. with com. Center Circle, Salado and Melissa Kemp, who places, people and things a Saturday matinee at 2 www.inncreek.com • Fodor’s Best B&B Stay will play Mrs. Bertha Bovine. This year’s production will also feature Cen-Tex ABWA schedules The Salado Mansion several local performers In The Historic Tyler House Built 1857 who will act as contestants Celebrating 13 years of in a “Salado Idol” compe- conference July 21 Great Mexican Food in Salado tition. The Central Texas vendors, as well as edu- of diverse occupations and This competition American Business Wom- cational and networking to provide opportunities serves as the main plot en’s Association Coun- opportunities. for them to help them- Ladies Night is Back! device for the show as the cil will present its 12th The conference will selves and others grow Wednesdays villains attempt to sub- Annual Women’s Leader- consist of a keynote deliv- personally and profession- 4 - Close vert the event for their ship Conference July 21 at ered by Kay Haugen, ally through leadership, own evil goals, only to be the Temple Hilton Garden education, networking Cheese Enchiladas author of From the Poor- contested by the heroes as Inn. house to the Penthouse, support and national rec- $4.99 with they continue the struggle The one day seminar, and closing by current ognition. Happy Hour for Truth, Justice and the “Share the Power,” is open ABWA National Vice For more information Code of the West. “The to all women in the com- President, Lina Lawson. concerning the leadership plot is merely an excuse munity. It is a day filled There will be nine ses- conference, visit www. with guest speakers and sions over the course of the sharethepower.info or day, with topics ranging contact Amanda Krcha at $2 Margaritas from “Be an Opportunity 254-840-3261. $3 Swirls Magnet,” to “The Power Registration will be of the Purse.” The event held 8-8:30 a.m. July, and $4 Grande will be an opportunity for the fee to attend is $30. $1.50 Domestic Beer the council to educate all Checks should be made members and all business- payable to Central Texas women in Central Texas. Area ABWA Council, 128 S. 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As Historic The Silver Spur Sup- brutality against another boys he taught to hunt he he did in Saving Private port Service and Cinema Martin son, a mere boy, now teaches to kill. After Ryan, screenwriter Rob- Salado Society continues its $5 that it finally unleashes all they load their muskets, ert Rodat presses hard on of Benjamin’s demons. he orders, “Start with the the sentimental buttons; a Film Fest 7:30 p.m. July 5 (254) and 2 p.m. July 8 with The It is remarkable to see officers.” The boys are tattered flag, a mute little 947-4663 Right Next Door To Patriot at the Salado Sil- a mainstream movie -- the nervous, shaking, but they girl, a bigot reformed by a ver Spur Theater. team of director Roland fire at their father’s com- black soldier’s bravery. Custom Menus Available This “R” rated film de- Emmerich and producer mand. Later, a survivor But Rodat also provides www.johnnyssteaksandbbq.com serves a salute as the first Dean Devlin is known will claim that a ghost per- a sense of lived-in history, Hollywood epic about the for the escapist likes of formed the massacre. The and Emmerich, immeasur- American Revolution to Stargate, Independence sequence is extraordinary, ably aided by cinematog- successfully blend feroc- Day and, yikes, Godzilla not just for the primal rapher Caleb Deschanel ity and feeling (Johnny -- patrolling such rough power of its bloodlust but (The Right Stuff) finds Tremain was Disneyfied terrain. And Gibson, who for its sorrowful, medita- a savage beauty in the Robertson's Hams gives one of his best per- tive aftermath. Benjamin’s battle scenes. The direc- dreck, Revolution was & desperately stupid, and formances, doesn’t shrink younger sons lie in their tor adroitly shows how a 1776 was, well, a musi- from exploring the dark beds haunted by actions ragtag militia can change cal). side of the American char- they’re too inexperienced the course of a war fought “Smoked” Meats & Beef Jerky This thunderous spec- acter. to justify with principles. along traditional battle • Country Sausages • Bacon tacle stars Gibson as The moment war As long as the film lines. Tom Wilkinson is farmer Benjamin Martin, threatens his family, Ben- sticks with these families a slyly wicked wonder as • Sugar Cured Hams a South Carolina widower jamin drops his new paci- under fire, The Patriot Cornwallis, the English • Delicious Sandwiches with a brood of seven and fist guard and becomes is on solid storytelling commander who tells Tav- no desire to fight the red- the guerrilla fighter he ground. Gibson, himself ington that war is a matter (254) 947-5562 I-35, Exit 285 Salado coats … that is, until a sa- was during the French and the parent of seven, brings of commerce (“You don’t distic British officer, Col. Indian War. Determined ardor and complexity to hang Colonial prisoners Tavington (the hissable to rescue Gabriel from this conflicted father. His you can do business with Jason Isaacs), orders Ben- the gallows, he sneak-at- scenes with Ledger pro- later.”). In the end, The jamin’s eldest son, Gabriel tacks 20 of His Majesty’s vide an intimacy that holds Patriot packs a wallop be- “A Specialty Toy & Candy Store” cause Gibson never under- (Heath Ledger), hanged soldiers from a bluff. He an overlong film together Our Angel against the winds of bom- estimates the emotional thomas cost that Benjamin pays the tank engine 2005 Collectors From 4B for his actions. The dark & friends yatt iary chill in the heart of this Choice W D warrior father follows you Madame Alexander to get bread.” can. It is hard for an hon- William County, Virginia, all the way home. Wyatt began to consid- est man to live in Texas.” in 1858. In 1860 the fam- Classic Collection er leaving Texas. On June Only a few days later, ily returned to Texas and 7, 1857, he wrote, “I made Wyatt, his wife, and their settled in Waxahachie. He up my mind to go back to daughter became ill. Sev- was appointed Surveyor South West Missouri and I eral weeks passed before of Ellis County and later BREYER wrote letters to that effect they all were well. Then became very successful Cathy’s on Thursday the 28th of in December, Robert broke in the real estate business. Salado May.” The next month he the same arm again. In He did not forget his early Texas was too ill to go to Belton May of 1858 the grasshop- struggles and helped peo- Lee Middleton on July 14 to hear “the pers arrived. 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Wyatt to prepare to leave Texas. mitted to his Baptist faith, Homestyle Entrees could not find a buyer The last entry in his di- and he was instrumental in for his house, but needed ary is dated Sunday, July the building of the Baptist Salad Bar the money to buy horses 11, 1858, and it ends with church and parsonage in for the trip. On October Wyatt’s goodbye, ”So we Waxahachie. He was also dedicated to his commu- 11, 1857, he wrote,” We will bid farewell to Bell Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 will now have to stay un- County.” nity and donated the gran- til Spring. It is raining Adversity did not de- ite for the historic Ellis #4 Shady Villa • Main St. • Salado again and times are hard. stroy Robert Wyatt. Af- County Courthouse. Rob- We Cater! 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$159,000: 1600 Chisholm $154,900: 907 HK Allen $129,900: 409 Skyview, $99,750 N. Beal, Belton. $69,500: 1044 Clark St., Ct., Salado. 3BR, 2.5 BA Parkway, Temple. Quality Troy. Lots of room, with 3 BR, 2 BA on large wood- Bartlett. Classic two story near the pro shop, golf builder, quality home in a 4BR, 2 BA and large fam- ed lot in Belton. Spacious on Main Street, Bartlett, course & pool. Low yard gorgeous new subdivision. ily room. Quiet street and bedrooms and nice open with huge floor plan, 4 BR, maintenance. a large lot. dining area. 1 full BA, 1 half BA. A little work could reap a great reward. 860 N. Main St. (next to Subway) • Salado, TX 76571 (800) 352-1183 Page 2C, salado Village Voice, July 5, 2007 Services______Trimming, removal, haul yard work, top soil. Call off, Salado owner 10 years Victor Marek toll free 1- Salado Storage 947-5575 Yount Sewer & Drain Bernie’s Home Mainte- experience. 947-3331 888-945-3822 or residence tfnb nance misc. home repairs 8/31tfnb 254-527-3822. Septic Service, L.C. and electrical work. Bernie tfnb For Sale __ Avon in Salado Contact Septic tank Krueger 254-760-7608 0621tfnb LaVerne Gore to get a For Sale: Old Coke ma- & grease trap brochure or to place an Mary Kay Complimentary chine, Vendo works great. pumping Business Support Ser- order 947-0710, Facial. Fabulous products, Works on bottled sodas (or vices -- part time or as 2/807tfnb affordable prices, fantas- beer) $400 254-289-8703 254 947-5036 needed office support. 947- tic results. Elsa 254-541- 07/05 8828 Stevens Yard Equipment 9047. 07/05b Repair/Small Gas Engine 6/21-tfn Harvesting Daily: Water- Britt Heating & repairman Pick up and melons, Cantalopes and Personal Assistant and drop off available. 254- Mary Kay Products 947- Tomatoes. Ronnie P. Ste- Air Conditioning Pet care while you are 947-7249 3159. Visit MaryKay.com/ phens Farm, West FM 413 Reagan, Texas. 254-587- Installations • Repairs on vacation. Call Regina 8/3tfnb AnneMarieHarwell. 718-8363 5/11tfn 3075 or 254-721-5691. 7/5p Office 947-5263 07/05t Mendoza’s Painting and House leveling. Level Yard Maintenance: Mow, Mobile 760-1004 Bulldozing work, all types. brick homes with concrete weed eat, trim. 721-4699 Pool Table, Custom, “THE Serving Salado for 25 years slabs also pier and beam Popeye or 913-4692 BRAZOS” cues, balls, rack TACL #B006640 No job too big or too small. Call Alan at (254) 721- house. Remodeling, add- Herbie. wall monut, cover, poolchair, 4756. ons, painting, interior and tfnb lighting, plus extras. $2,250. 122106tfn exterior, sheet rock, tape 254-947-8524. Belton Glass and float, texture, floors, 6/28b • Table and Desktops Housekeeping_____ Water Softener Trade-In. • Bath Enclosures Residential, commercial, decks, porches, plumbing $250 or more, working • Mirrors mowing, edging, trimming. and electrical. Reasonable • Replacement Windows Ruben J. Lemus owner and prices. Call 254-770-4548 Need someone to clean or not, towards Culligan • Auto-Truck Glass $139 operator. Free estimates or cell 512-921-6970 your home as good as you Softminder, a more ef- • We work with Contractors 947-0865 or 760-8424 1/12tfnb would? Call 254-760-9036. ficient, technologically ad- 7/5 vanced, system designed tfnb 939-1301 Est. Trees, Shrubs & Landscap- to save you $$$. Limited 617 Waco Road • Belton, TX 1974 Almost never under ing, Pruning, Removal V.R. Cleaning Services offer. 254-773-5822. bid, Miller Tree Service. and Hauling. Flower beds, We do housekeeping, and 04/26tfnb gardening. Homes busi- Salado Plumbing YARDWORKS ness and construction “site $150 Queen Pillowtop UNLIMITED Pool Doctor ready” projects. Cleaning Mattress Set. New w/war- done by someone you can ranty. 512/963-0796. “We are ready” Mow, Edge, Weed Eat We do chemicals trust. Call us today for a free 07/5-7/26b and Blow Driveway and cleaning! estimate. 947-8549 or 947- In home repairs 0791 or 254-563-2559. $275 Memory Foam, • 20 yrs. Experience YouYou relax Swim! & enjoy! 2/1tfnb Mattress Set. Still pkg’d. 947-5800 • Best Prices 512/963-0796 Granny’s House Cleaning. 07/5-7/26b Master LIC M 16892 • Free Estimates Home: 254-947-0142 Free estimates/discounts. Owner: Robert Hendrick Cell: 254-289-2370 Move outs. References. Call Queen Cherry Sleigh 254- 947-8533 Salado. Bed, $225. Brand new. tfn Can del. 512/963-0796. Doctor Don’s clawson disposal 07/5-7/26b Storage______$225 King Pillowtop, Matt service 10X12 Storage units at Fertilization Set. Brand new! Can del. offers great garbage service 2843 and Cedar Valley at a competitive price. 512/963-0796. Locally Owned & Operated $45 mo. Rita Oden, Salado 07/5-7/26b Container & curbside recycling also available. Realty 254-947-9700 • Year Round Lawn, Shrub & Small 3/8tfnb Full Size Mattress Set Tree Programs 512-746-2000 $95. New in pkg. Can de- • Custom Blended Liquid Fertilizers Stow Away Storage liver. 512/963-0796. Household -Commercial • Weed & Disease Control W. J. Martone 07/5-7/26b 512-746-2172 10X10 - 10x20- 22x40 • Ant Control Treatment Double J Johnnie R. Martone Clean, lighted, fenced, Key $499 Microfiber Sofa and • Residential & Commercial Properties 512-635-4064 punch entry 24 hours. 947- Love Seat. Brand New! Tree No Job too Small 5502 or 721-1807 Paul Let Us Do The Work - WE DO CARE! Free estimates Stain resist. Lifetime war- Sanford - Owner ranty. Leather Sets $699. Service 512/963-0796. LOT CLEARING tfnb ACREAGE MOWING 07/5-7/26b CHIPPING/MULCHING Storage space in Salado TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL 939-3222 LICENSED SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION 8X12, 16X24 and up. TRACTOR WORK Classifieds continue Bell County 24 HR EMERGENCY CALL Some have drive-in doors. on page 3C CBS Construction Septic tanks Specializing in House pads Flooring Driveways Real Estate Make-Ready 947-8342 Lot clearing & Remodeling Rock Breaking ROCK WATERFALLS Top Soil David Poliquin Owner - Installer WATERSCAPES Chet Sutton, owner-operator 254-913-1842 CUSTOM GUNITE FREE ESTIMATES FIBERGLASS 254 718-1752 Cell REFERENCES AVAILABLE www.texanstarpools.com evening waitstaff. Server salado 6 Piece Bedroom Set, Colonial style home on 16.33 acre of rolling hills July 5, 2007 Village Voice, Page 3C experience a must, fine Brand New! List $2000. a hilltop with beauti- 2400 SF Workshop with 4 dining experience definitely Sell $499. 512/963-0796. ful large oaks. 3,152 overhead doors, 18 x 30 preferred. Applicants must 07/5-7/26b SF with 5 BRs, 3 BAs on Pavillion, 10 x 12 Storage be willing to work Fridays 1.35 wooded acres. Ex- and an Austin Stone 3 BR, and Saturdays. Call Chris at Business Opportunity_ cellent location! Corner 2 BA home. Fenced and 254-493-2849 to apply and Jacuzzi tub, formals and cross-fenced. $430,800. • Climate Control • Wide Driveways for position details. Established Business for family room. Reduced to Call Salado Realty 254- • 5x10 - 10x30 • Well Lighted 0614tfnb • 24 Hour Code Entry Sale upscale ladies resale $265,800. Salado Realty 947-9700 • Camera Surveillance shop. Excellent opportunity. 254-947-9700 5/31tfnf 939-6640 Call for more information Heights Home Health Now 0426tfnf Hiring attendants to care for 580 W. Loop 121 Belton, TX 76513 254-947-0504. The Mill Creek Logo Tree the elderly and disabled in 07/05tfn Enjoy coming home to 50 House! 3/2/2 with large their homes. For more infor- acres with 2,500 SF beau- deck in the wooded back mation call 254-953-4702 Pets and Farm Animals tiful home. Hardwood yard. European style guest Gidley Construction 0405tfnb floors and hardy plank ex- bath, large master, vaulted “We do all types of construction” Found: Black & white terior. Wrap-around porch ceilings. $214,800. Call Weekday server needed. Trim • Add-Ons • Remodels dog. Please call to 947- overlooks stocked lake, Salado Realty 254-947- Experience helpful. Above 0807 to identify. woods, pasture and a golf 9700 Free Estimates 0705b average tips. Perfect for practice area. $539,800. Serving The Entire person with kids in school Call Salado Realty 254- Classifieds Bell County Area Free to good home. looking for extra income. 947-9700 Rescued puppy. Approx Apply in person Wednesday 5/10tfnf continue on page 4C 254 760-9350 10 lbs. Has shots and is or Thursday from 2-4. The fixed. Black & White mix Salado Mansion. Toy Poodle 541-8420 breed. Great disposition. 3/8tfnb Moffatt & Daughters Call (254)-644-7594 or Part time help - Susan Brown - Black - White (854)453-2849. Marie’s Ladies Boutique Rare Coloring Plumbing Co. Service • Repair • Remodeling 6/21tfn Monday and Tuesday 10- 5:45 p.m. in Salado. 947- Female 5239 Call or drop by or George (Bubba) Moffatt Employment ___ 3 months old email [email protected] Eagle Bank – Jarrell Teller 3/1tfnb $600 or best offer 254 289-5986 (local)

Position - Experience Master Plumber Lic Preferred 512-746-2531 Homes For Sale 254 947-8018 (nights) # M-17002 - Ask for Beverly 5 acres with scattered 07/05b Bell County live oaks and Texas style Carpet Cleaners Jody’s Tree Waitstaff Positions Open Austin Stone home! Granite countertops, SS 933-8989 toll free 1-866-933-8989 Now and During School Family owned & operated serving Bell & Coryell Service appliances, large utility Maintains the safety and beauty of Year. Great hours for part Residential & Commercial room and a workshop/ your majestic trees with proper time schedules and stu- Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning pruning techniques using Call dents. Current minimum wellhouse. $349,800. Tile & Grout Cleaning sterilized blades. Salado Realty 254-947- Free Estimates / Free Deodorizing wage plus tips. Open Daily Over 15 Years Experience 9700 Insured • Bonded • Competitive • Experienced 11AM-3/4PM. Call (254)- We never charge for hallways, 254-773-2174 947-8666 for appointment. closets or bathrooms Keller Williams Realty 24 hour water extraction & restoration 07/05tfn cell: 254-624-8470 Awesome! Manager Spe- cial! O down on a home. NRS at Wildfire Ranch KILLEEN Call 254-702-1534 Weekends/Weeknights Jarrell Mini StoRage 510tfnb PROPANE NRS is always looking for & HARDWARE, INC. 555 County Road 307 great people wanting to Stop Throwing your Jarrell, Texas 76537 provide great service work- money away! Owner fi- Easy Access 1/4 Mile Off I-35 On Corner of CR305 & CR307 ing weekends or weeknights nancing Land and home Residential • Commercial U-Lock-It on the sales floor or as a Call Michael 1-254-690- Serving Central Texas with safe, reliable, friendly delivery 3 Sizes to choose from cashier. Computer usage of propane gas since 1955 5385 Metal Buildings on Concrete and good math skills req. Salado owned and operated by David & Cheryl Pany 5/10tfnb Apply at 14343 S IH-35 in 3905 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. • Killeen • (254) 699-3161 • 800-622-2703 Salado. Hourly pay plus 512-746-2000 Texas style home on 2.05 (Dial Area Code & Phone # Only No Need To Dial 1+) benefits. wooded hilltop acres. El- 7/5b egant Entryway, hardwood floors, formals and huge Helper Wanted Handyman family room. Custom cabi- needed with truck. Moving/ nets in the large kitchen. maintence. 947-8698. Appraised @ $375,000, 6/21tfn is now only $325,800!Call Salado Realty 254-947- Inn on the Creek - a fine 9700 dining restaurant in Salado 0426tfnf - is seeking part time Red & White Greenery B. DALTON A/C 1-800-930-4707 For all your landscape needs CONSTRUCTION Repair Commercial or Residential • Complete lawn maintenance CUSTOM INTERIORS ALL BRANDS • Tree trimming & Removal REMODELING and NEW CONSTRUCTION Free Estimates & Second Opinions TACLA002113C • Plant and planter bed maintenance 100% Financing Available COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL • Stump removal Senior Citizens Discount on service •Acreage Mowing • Landscape Design & Installation OVER 25 YEARS of EXPERIENCE 939-1141 Fully Insured Toll Free 877-422-5500 • www.bellaircond.com BRITT DALTON 310 E. Central Ave. • Belton Free Estimates 254-947-8846 or 254-721-6466 SERVING CENTRAL TEXAS FOR OVER 38 YEARS and granite counter tops, Page 4C, salado Village Voice, July 5, 2007 Salado Schools! Coun- plan. $169,500 Century 21 $344,900. Call First Texas try escape 2 BR 2 BA on large fireplace, 3+ car Bill Bartlett 947-5050 Brokerage at 254-947- almost an acre. Fireplace, garage and much more. 41907tfnf 5577 vaulted ceiling, open floor- $399,000. Call First Texas tfnf plan. Large front and back Brokerage 947-5577 New home in Mill Creek porches, tons of trees and 0202F Springs. Custom crafts- Great home in the coun- wildlife. Won’t last long manship seen through- try. Incredible view of These properties are few Great Home in the coun- out this 3 BR/2 BA/2 car hills from your kitchen and far between! Price try. Incredible view of hills garage home. Spacious window and patio. Kitchen nego. Call 254-780-7119 or from your kitchen window kitchen with Granite coun- is large with cusom fin- 254-760-1773 and patio. Kitchen is large ters. Take the virtual tour at ished cabinets. Dining 3/1tfnb with custom finished www.salado.net. Priced at area and kitchen have cabinets Dining area and $259,900. Call First Texas solar woven grass Roman New Elegant Estate kitchen have solar woven Brokerage, (254) 947-5577 shades which block the 4/3/3+ on 3 tree-covered grass roman shades which sun yet still allows in the acres. Inviting entrance, block the sun yet still allow Golf Course Living in light. Large yard with full THE LOFTS high ceilings, crown mold- in the light. Large yard with Mill Creek! 4/2.5/2 home sprinkler system. Great of ing, beautiful kitchen with full sprinkler system. Great has granite counter tops, master bath. Split bedroom stainless steel appliances master bath Split bedroom hardwood floors and high plan. $169.500. Century 21 ceilings. This is a must- Bill Bartlett 947-5050 arriage lace see home. $269,900. Call C P Chris Alexander, First Texas Brokerage at Wonderful views from Builder 254-947-5577 the back covered porch. The LOFTS of Carriage Place, 254-947-5369 tfnf Wood floors throughout can be your NEW address in the “heart of 254-702-6959 living area and dining historic Salado.” The Post Office, Civic [email protected] 3/2.5/2 - Beautiful Tradi- Eagle Rock Ranch Estates rooms. beautiful granite Center, Public Library, restaurants, churches, tional Home in Salado. O Wooded Estate Lots 2.5 to 3.5 Acres countertops in kitchen, grocery store and Salado’s quaint shops are O Underground Electric Hardwood Floors, High ONLY steps away from the LOFTS!!! O 3 Miles West of I-35 on FM 2843 Separate tub/shower O 5 Minutes from Downtown Salado Ceilings, Granite Coun- Two bedrooms, two baths, spacious walk-in O Quality Restrictions ter tops, Large Kitchen, in Master bath. Sitting closets, skylights in kitchens and living areas, O Salado Schools and much more! Priced at area in Master bedroom. fully equipped kitchens and elevator $335,000 Century 21 Bill entry to the LOFTS!!! H H H H H H H H Bartlett 947-5050 Call Properties By Larry Sands, 947-5580 for LEASING information. LONE STAR GRADING 10 acres offer peace and quiet with a view! Enjoy H & MATERIALS H the Texas countryside on your covered porch at this 3 BR, 2 BA stone COMMERCIAL H RESIDENTIAL home with metal roof. INDUSTRIAL Custom tile countertops and back splash in EXCAVATION • GRADING • SITE PREPARATION kitchen. Spacious great YARDS • LOT CLEARING • PADS • ROADS room with nice built-in DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS cabinets. master BA has • 10 or more acres 3 miles west of Temple air- garden tub and separate ALL TYPES DIRT WORK • MATERIALS & HAULING port on Hwy. 36. shower. Plenty of room for your barn and horses. • 12 acre restricted homesites, all woods, deer, ***FREE ESTIMATES*** $229,500 Century 21 Bill secluded, Milam-Bell county line. (254) 947-0149 or (254) 933-7900 Bartlett 947-5050 H • 50 acres, edge of Holland, long frontage on H FM 1123, priced to sell. H H H H H H H H Land for Sale______• 53 acres on I35 in Belton, all utilities, excel- Eagle Rock Ranch, lent location, good road frontage. Salado 2.5 acre lot in • 71.8 acres, seasonal creek, mature pecan trees, Cul-de-sac. Quality neigh- on Hwy 95 near Academy. Lovely homesite, borhood restrictions. 1- 512-587-2377 good development potential. 0705-0719p • 75 acres south of Salado, good road frontage, lovely views. Classifieds continue • 94 acres all coastal grass, good fences, pond, on Page 6C Academy schools, $2,495/ ac. • 105 acres, excellent location, ponds, water Special meter, beautiful terrain, near Salado. • 118 acres, edge of Temple, frontage on Hwy Government 36, Barnhardt Rd, and Acres Rd. Nice home, Financing barns, livestock pens, beautiful setting, many uses. 1st Time Home Buyers • 151 acres, great view, some trees, south of Single Parents Salado, two sides road frontage. Just off I-35, Low Income price reduced to $3,950 per acre. Limited & • 215 acres on I-35 near Salado, road three Not-So-Perfect Credit sides, good elevation, excellent location, unlimited possibilities. OK! 254-939-1039 Toll Free: 1-888-930-2855 Call for FREE Paul @ (254) 721-8778 Bill @ (254) 947-5050 Information www.C21bb.com 254-690-0533 Wow!!! Zero Down!!! .71 acre on Main Street, salado Village Voice, July 5, 2007, Page 5C If you own your own Salado. 100 ft. frontage land! .254-698-7088. existing septic and well. ILLAGE REALT Horse property 4/3 with Barn, WACRBI35918 Excellent location. 254- V OF SALADO Y Storage and Arena nestled on 30 acres 4/12-6/28b 947-3322 (254) 947-0342 with scattered oaks. Home has Pool, Land for Sale I-35 Salado 2/8tfnb Hot Tub and Pipe Fencing. $798,000 5.1 acres and 4.0 acres Classifieds Land for Sale see at www.forsalesalado. continue on com 11.15 acres of rolling hills 10 acres with a 3/2 and barn page 6C 2/8tfnb and many trees. with large trees $238,000 Located on Crows Ranch Rd. Under construction 2 new homes Real Estate 7 miles south of FM 2484 3/2 $133,500 3/2 $127,500 Mary Belote Call for appointment Consulting REALTOR, CCPS & CRMS Dorothy Collier, Broker Have questions or problems regarding real estate? Multi-Million $$$ Producer 289-2447 / 200-3829 Office (254) 415-5592 [email protected] Cindy Adamson Christi Curb Collier Country Realty REALTOR REALTOR www.colliercountryrealty.com 289-6358/200-3829 Office 702-1555 / 200-3829 Office [email protected] [email protected]

10586 Hodge Canyon Dr. Salado $243,000.00. Space Galore for back yard play in the swimming pool and on your own tennis court! Tucked away on 2 acres with towering native trees. Built for fun this 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 living, 2 dining with approx. 2,462 living sq. ft. home makes a recipe for a happy family with endless possibilities. Bill Bartlett This experience may be of help to you • State Certified Real Estate Appraiser • Accredited Land Consultant • Subdivision Developer • Residential Home Builder 101 Lost Mesa Belton $374,900.00. Custom built on 2.686 wood- • Graduate Real Estate Institute ed acres with approx 3,280 living sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, two • 30 years real estate brokerage dining, 3 living areas with oversized two car garage. Second floor features a sitting area, media room with wet bar, 4th bedroom and Salado separate bath. You will see superb quality throughout this pictur- 254/947-5050 esque home with natural rustic charm and surroundings.

Rita Oden Dottie Shirley Joan Wright THE Salado Specialist Best Service Ever! Make the “Wright” Choice 254-718-7956 cell 254-721-9700 cell 254-760-2746 cell 301 N. Main St. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

13280 Cedar Valley Road 1209 Mourning Dove 309 Lake Road 1635 Hidden Springs 902 Mill Creek Dr. 137 Capps Branch Lane

16.33 ACRES OF ROLL- 5 ACRES WITH SCAT- COMMERCIAL with 1.25 A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC THE MILL CREEK OUTDOOR LIVING ON ING HILLS, 2400 SF TERED LIVE OAKS and acres on Lake Rd. in Belton. location for this Austin stone LOGO TREE HOUSE! THE EXTENSIVE DECK Property has a large brick Workshop with 4 overhead Texas style Austin Stone home. Perfect for families 3/2/2 with large deck in the of this home in the woods home and very nice steel build- doors, 18 x 30 Pavilion, 10 home! Granite countertops, with open kitchen/dining and wooded back yard. Euro- overlooking a seasonal creek. ing with water and electricity. living. 2.29 Acres with 3/2/2 pean style guest bath, large 3 BR, 2 BA vaulted ceilings, x 12 Storage AND an Aus- SS appliances, large utility Home needs some updating, but and covered back porch. master, vaulted ceilings. stone fireplace. $149,800. tin Stone 3 BR, 2 BA home. room and a workshop/well- could be used for office space. $229,800. $214,800. Fenced and cross-fenced. house. $349,800. Price reflects value for com- $398,800. mercial land. $260,000.

220 Salado Creek 1105 Old Mill Rd. #15 1917 S. 39th, Temple 302 W. Zenith, Temple 1202 N. 4th, Temple Land and Investments 10.67 acr. of Texas Hill Country. $126,800. 20 10x12 income-producing storage units on 1.643 acr. $80,800 Wooded corner Golf Course lot in Historic District, 0.91 acre, $72,800. COMMERCIAL OR IN- EASY LIVING in this Town- CONVENIENT TO EV- HOUSE IN REMARK- SPACIOUS 2 BR + extra Hidden Springs homesite, 3 VESTMENT PROPERTY home in Mill Creek! Walk to ERYTHING! 3 BR/2 BA ABLE CONDITION! room for office or exercise acres with mature oaks and I-35 Frontage. Excellent Of- Golf Course and swimming and very well-maintained. 1,452 sq. ft. Nice, big fenced room. Beautiful hardwood elm trees. $49,900. fice Space. Extra workshop/ pool. 3 BRs 3 BAs, Office, Plan your backyard parties yard. Very large covered pa- floors. Interior recently 0.76 acre Golf Course lot, only $49,800. Storage. $149,800. Sunroom and Flexroom. around the nice deck and tio. Beautiful mature trees. painted. Move-in condi- 2,522 SF for $135,800. large oak tree. Nicely land- Mill Creek lot, great buy at Great investment or a start- tion. $68,500. $24,800. scaped yard. $84,900 er home. $69,900.

Properties are MOVING at Salado Realty! Thank you for your trust. Rita, Dottie and Joan salado Page 6C, Village Voice, July 5, 2007 off I-35 about 4.5 miles. estate sized lots with hill Commercial Rental month. Available July 5, Must sell - Great land with top golf course views. Cen- 2007. 254-231-2428 Salado Creek Front cels, lovely homes and a Great neighbors! Lot 71 on tury 21 Bill Bartlett 254- 1319 North Main. 5.24tfnb 3+Acres. Beautifully community park on Salado Creekview Dr. Call owner 947-5050 Charming Office/Retail cleared parcel in the Creek with tennis!! Priced for details: (936)597-5284, Building with I-35 Office Space, 220 Salado peaceful, upscale com- to sell-build your dream (936)203-2766. Wood laminate floor- Visibility. Many Upgrades. Creek Road, 1500 SF, two munity of Hidden Springs: home! Easy commute to ing throughout entire $1,600 per month. separate entrances, $1500/ Paved streets, large par- Austin: West on FM 2843 The Overlook - wooded house, except for entryway. Aldrich-Thomas Group, month. Rita Oden, Salado Recently installed water Realtors® 254-773-4901 Realty 947-9700. softener and 2nd water 0621&0705b 3/8tfnb heater. Great view from the Properties By living area. Second two car Office spaces for rent. Office or Retail space. garage for workshop, work- 281 364-9363 or 254-947- $450/month. Rita O Larry Sands out area. Washer/dryer 5214 Oden, Salado Realty hookups in garage. Rein- 0531tfnb 254.947.9700. forced pad for an RV. Lots 2/8tfnb to see in this meticulously FOR LEASE, 1,000 sq. ft. maintained home. 9939 bldg., 771 No. Stagecoach Hodge Canyon Dr., Salado, Rd., between Salado $249.700 Century 21 Bill Antique Mall and the New Classifieds continue Bartlett 947-5050 Bank Bldg. $750.00 per on age Pleasant custom built home on 3.25 wooded acres tfnf P 7C with plenty of privacy. Storage/workshop and 200 amp This lovely Salado Landmark can be your new meter for travel trailer hook-ups. Beautiful above ground Business address!! The historic Vickrey House at 402 pool. Wonderful gourmet kitchen with granite countertops. North Main Street, presently home of Seasons of Salado, Country living with amenities galore. Only minutes to with 150’ frontage on Main and Church Street, is NOW I-35, Salado, and Stillhouse Hollow Lake. available for your retail shop, tea room, or gallery. Call us for a professional after-hours viewing. For more information on these or more of our STAR properties, please call us or visit our web site. (254) 947-5580 www.saladoproperties.com

ALMOST 10 ACRES Texas Style Home with 3359 sq ft. boasts Oversized Open Living Area, Big Bedrooms, Huge closets, stainless kitchen, Granite Counter Tops, Walk-in Shower, Split Floor Plan, Custom Cabinets, and Generous Country Porches. Stock Tank, Barn/Workshop/Garage Com- bo, Fenced, Less than 5 years old. $429,900

Wonderful 4/3/2 home with open Exceptional 4-bedroom split floorplan floorplan & stairs leading to catwalk overlook- with great location, open living/dining, break- 8631 Fox Road ing living. Master down. Above ground pool fast room, large laundry with sink, all on over Beautiful Texas Style Home in Salado ISD on 10.9 Acres with great decking. No restrictions. $239,000. 1/2 acre with bonus sunroom. Great home to Call Peggy @ 624-4070 start the new year in. $228.900. Call Suzanne @ $384,900 254-721-3605

254-774-1811

4/3/2 Home on 21 + acres. Extra detached 2-car garage, shop, fenced, barn & pens. $465,000. Call Suzanne @ 254-721-3605

Peggy Bush - Owner/Agent 254-624-4070 Suzanne Payne - Owner/Agent 254-721-3605 Large lots with views available in Highland Estates Cindy Humphries -Agent near Belton schools and just 5 minutes from the lake. 254-760-2387 Call Cindy at 254-760-2387.

Holland: 3 BR/2 BA/2 Car garage. Split floorplan and large privacy-fenced back yard. $115,000. Call Suzanne @ 721-3605

Temple: 3 BR/2 BA/1 Car garage. Huge bedrooms, completely redone. $83,500.

10 acres with custom-built storage bldg., water meter with road frontage. $85,000.

33 rolling acres with beautiful view and young trees. $4,500 per acre.

10 acres -- great site to build your home with plenty of road frontage. $75,000. 108 Thomas Arnold Road Suite C, Salado 254-947-4072

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Spectacular Texas ranch-style home high- Beautiful custom home on tree-cov- Quality is shown throughout this home on 3 10 to 100 Acres tree-covered acres. Features include granite lighted by its extravagant wood craftsmanship. ered lot. 2 living rooms, large kitchen, 3+ Approx. 10 Acres w/ Pond. Perfect for Horses. counters, stainless steel appliances, stone Granite counters and exposed beams make car garage, granite counters and much $95,000 fireplace, 3 car garage and much more. 4 this 4 BR/3.5BA/2GA a must-see! $495,000. more. Landscaping and blinds. Priced at Approx. 10 Acres w/ Hilltop view. $95,000 $10,000 landscape allowance. $499,900. BR/2.5 BA/2 liv/2 din. $496,000 12 acres with beautiful live oak trees. This acreage would make a fantastic home site. $250,000. Over 30 acres in Bartlett. Good development property, well located with frontage on Bell Street Under and Harold Clark road. $106,170 Virtual Tour! Nearly 50 acres on Hwy 95 and CR 355. Excellent Contract SOLD!! location for development. Level to rolling highly productive Black land. $174,300 50+ acres between Salado & Holland with frontage and coastal fields perfect for horses. 50 acre tracts. Beautiful Hill Country ranch land. Custom home with beautiful setting. Living/ New Listing, Just Listed! Home on over Step into Southern Elegance and Enjoy The perfect weekend retreat or horse operation. dining/hearth rooms allow for flexible living. 6 tree-covered acres. Open floor plan with the Fine Craftsmanship. Stainless steel ap- $233,820 and $275,000. 55.38 acres, productive Blackland adjoining resi- Wood floors throughout. Designer kitchen granite counters. Perfect for horses. 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