SALADO A JEWEL IN THE CROWN OF TEXAS

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Lounge opens at 5:00pm Live music at 7:00pm Village of Salado 2014 Calendar of Events April 5 at First Baptist Church of May 8 Bank, tablerock.org, at the gate The Bellamy Brothers Salado. Sip n’ Knit at Salado Wine or (254) 947-9205. at Johnny’s Outback. Visit April 25 Seller, 5-7 p.m. Casual gather- August 9 & 10 johnnysoutback.com for tick- Chili Supper to bene- ing of knitters and those who Blues, Brews & Base, info: ets and more information. fit the Salado ISD Choir crochet while they drink wine. saladoevents.com. April 6 program, 5-7 p.m. at Salado May 8-11 September 19-21 Chapel Music Series Intermediate School. Hosted The Texas MG Register’s Chocolate and Wine Event at The Chapel at Cal- by the Salado Masonic Spring Gathering of the Weekend, info: www.salado- iber Oak. Details to follow, Lodge. Faithful. chocolatefestival.com www.CaliberOak.com. April 25-27 May 10 - 11 September 20 & 27 April 11 - 12 25th Annual Texas Salado Gallery Weekend. Shakespeare On The Institute of Outdoor The- Lincoln and Continental Choose from a variety of Rock, details TBA. Contact ater Regional Conference at Owners Club meeting. artistic choices from ex- director Kelly Parker for Tablerock. April 26 clusive tours to hands on audition information (254) April 12 Keep Salado Beautiful art experiences with local 424-2025. artists. Tickets and schedule Cory Morrow at Johnny’s Earth Day, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. ctober at saladoevents.com O 10-11 Outback. Visit johnnysout- at Pace Park. Free. Speakers, Christmas in October at back.com for tickets and more informational booths and May 15 Stagecoach Inn. information. children’s activities. ABWA Style Show, 11 October 25 April 13 April 26 a.m. - 1 p.m. at The Venue. ovember Ostrich Egg Painting, 2 - 6 The Institute for the For more information contact: & N 1 p.m. at Salado Wine Seller. Humanities’ annual Wilmer Barclay McCort at barclaymc- Tablerock’s Fright Trail, Memorial Lecture, 4-6 p.m. [email protected] or 947-3617. 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $5 adults, $3 April 18 at the Salado Civic Center. ay children 12 and under. Visit a Salado Athletic Booster M 18 Speaker: Mark Updegrove, half mile of thrills and chills Club Golf Classic Proceeds Blessing of the Vineyard, Executive Director of the LBJ from classic tales. Info: (254) fund scholarships to eligible 2-4 p.m. at Salado Vineyard, Library in Austin. Free and 947-9205. Salado High School Senior 21724 Hill Road. open to the public. ovember Athletes. Entry fee is $100 per June 14 N 7-9 player or $400 per team. Spon- May 1 Furry Family Festival, 53rd Annual Gathering sorships available. info: www. Corks and Creations, 6:30 Pace Park. A family friendly of the Scottish Clans & saladoathleticbooster.org, 512- p.m. at Salado Wine Seller event which shall include a Highland Games, grounds 217-7776 or 254-721-3605. on Main Street. Follow An- pet parade, duck race and fam- of Salado Civic Center. (254) gela Patrick as she leads you 947-5232. http://www.sal- pril ily fun! www.salado.com A 19 through painting a master- adoscottishfestival.com/ Charlie Robison at John- July 12 piece. Dec 5, 6, 12 & 13 ny’s Outback. Visit johnny- Salado Swirl, 5 p.m. - 9 nd soutback.com for tickets and May 2 & 3 p.m. Twelve shops and 12 22 Annual performance more information. Gospel Festival at Ta- great Texas wineries info: of A Christmas Carol 7 p.m. blerock. 6-9 p.m. on Friday at Tablerock Amphitheater on pril www.saladoevents.com A 24 and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Satur- Royal Street. Info: (254) 947- uly and ugust Book signing with day. Come and go admission J 19 & 26 A 2 9205. Charlene Carson and Mary Salado Legends, 8:15 p.m. $5 adults, $3 children under ec and Hodge, coauthors of Im- at Tablerock Amphitheater D 5-7 12-14 12. Info: (254) 634-4658 or Salado Christmas Stroll, ages of America: Salado, [email protected]. on Royal Street. Optional 3 - 5 p.m. at Salado Public dinner at 7:15 p.m. Tickets: shops open late, strolling Library. May 4 Dinner - $10 adult or child, carolers, food and fun. First Baptist Church of April 24 Show - $20 adult, $5 child Salado celebrates under 12 years. Purchase at: Salado Community Cho- 150 years. rus Spring Concert, 7 p.m. Fletcher’s Books & Antiques, First State Bank, Compass Page 4 Artfully Yours alado SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE… ALL YEAR LONG!

Shopping in Salado is an adventure, S from custom designer jewelry, home décor, antiques, to incredible glass art.

Explore the world of art in Salado’s wide variety of art galleries from Western to Texas Modernists Artist.

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For more information please contact: Debbie Charbonneau—Tourism Director 254-947-8634 / [email protected] Visit our website at: www.salado.com Tablerock Gospel Fest May 2-3 Coming Soon! Tablerock Festival of Salado, Inc. will present the 18th Annual Gospel Music Festival. Times for the Gospel Fest are 6-9 p.m. May 2 and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. May 3. Each day’s admission: $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Ask the Watermill Tablerock Board Marketplace members at Salado "Old Town" Boardwalk who are selling tickets for Unique One of a Kind Finds by New Owners special Ron & Melinda Smith rates for Home Accents & Decor, large New & Re-purposed Furniture, Vintage Items, families. Antiques, and Decorating Services The one day wrist band ticket will allow you to come and go to the Gospel Festival A big “Thank You” to initiator Larry Sands, all day May 3. friends, and especially to the AWESOME owners of “You will be blessed as you enjoy the best Gospel bands, sing- Salado Old Town Center Larry & Sharon Mitcham ers and groups in Texas,” says Jim Woodul, the Gospel Festival for your dedication, care, and loyal support. Director. Performers from north of Dallas to south of San Antonio will gather for this year’s Gospel Festival. One evening and a full day of old-fashioned singing and fel- Located at the end corner of lowship will be enhanced by a variety of good food sold at the 602 Old Town Road, Suites 2 & 3 concession stand. facing Stagecoach Rd. /I-35 For more information, please call Tablerock at 254-947-9205 or Jim and Alvalin Woodul at 254-634-4658.

Painter of Delight

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‘Essence of Spring’

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Texas MGs will be on display on the grounds of The Venue by Inn on the Creek on May 10. The Texas MG Register gathers in Salado every year on Mother’s Day weekend. This marks the 90th year since the first MG was built. The British are coming! TX MG Register gather for 39th year in Salado British automobile pioneer Cecil Kim- fabric covered roadster to some of the last tion and even as far away as Australia! ber and his MG Motorcar Company Ltd. MGBs produced. TMGR members are de- The TMGR’s bylaws establish that the could hardly have imagined the impact voted to maintaining and enjoying one of club is “primarily dedicated to the preser- their first sports car would have on the au- the world’s favorite cars. vation and enjoyment of MG cars”. For tomotive world. And now 90 years later, Most automotive historians agree that some members this means showing their and more than 30 years since the last MG America’s affection with open, two seat meticulously restored cars at the spring rolled from the storied factory at Abingdon- sports cars began with the MGTC model “Gathering of the Faithful” (GoF) held ev- on-Thames, that passion shows no sign of of the 1940’s, a distinction acknowledged ery year at Salado. Many enjoy disprov- letting up. in later company advertising with the slo- ing the myth of British automotive unreli- This infatuation (some might say obses- gan “The sports car America loved first”. ability with a hearty challenge to both man sion!) is kept alive today by the more than Like many a bride, servicemen returning and machine, driving hundreds, sometimes 200 enthusiastic members of The Texas from England after World War II brought thousands of miles to Salado for this annual MG Register (TMGR). The TX MG Reg- home the tiny British roadsters they fell in event. ister was formed 29 years ago – and cele- love with during the war. Slightly more re- As Jim Yule, a past President says: “The brated their very first event in Salado at the fined TD and TF models followed, and it Texas MG Register is about having fun. Stagecoach Inn. Since that time, TMGR was devotees of these “T Series” MGs who It’s about enjoying MG’s and the down to members have always gathered in Salado formed the original Texas MG Register in earth folks that own them.” Look for a con- during Mother’s Day weekend – enjoying 1975. In 1993 the club welcomed owners voy of MGs travelling Bell County roads the town and celebrating their little British of “modern” MGA and MGB models, and this May 8-11, 2014 and congratulate the cars. became the TMGR as it is today; a diverse TX MG Register members on their 39th TX MG Register members are custo- group of all ages, backgrounds and inter- Anniversary! The cars will be on display dians of more than 500 classic British au- ests hailing from all parts of Texas, the na- on the grounds of The Venue by Inn on the tomobiles, ranging from a 1930 M-Type Creek on May 10. Page 8 Springhouse!

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Like Us on Facebook Springhouse Salado Mon-Sat 10-5 and closed most Sundays. Open Sunday for Salado special events & holiday season. [email protected] Entertainment and activities MONDAYS rant at 254-947-3828. Children’s Story Time at the Salado FIRST WEDNESDAY Public Library, 11-11:45 a.m. Adult craft group meets at Salado MONDAYS Public Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Village Quilters and Knitters, 1:30 THURSDAYS p.m. at Village Art Building. Martinis and Manicures at The TUESDAYS Lounge at The Range. $25 for two Salado Village Artists, Village Art ladies night adult beverages, a mani- Building, 9:30 a.m. cure and a selection of appetizers. Call 254-947-3828 to book your appointment. UESDAYS T Space is limited. Adult game day at Presbyterian Church of Salado, 10 a.m. SECOND THURSDAY Sip and Knit, 5 p.m. at Salado Wine UESDAYS T Seller, informal gathering of needle Sit & Knit Session at The Salado artists for fellowship and wine. Bring a Yarn Co. inside The Shoppes on Main, project to work on. 22 N Main join fellow knitters for casual knitting. 10 - Noon. saladoyarn@gmail. SATURDAYS com Live music at The Lounge, upstairs Tony Blackman sings Jazz every Satur- at The Range Restaurant on Main St., day night upstairs at Alexander’s Distill- UESDAYS T 7 p.m. Artists change weekly. ery. Prix Fixe menu at The Range. Two courses and adult beverage for $14.95. SATURDAYS For a complete, up-to-date listing of Terrific for Date Night! Offerings change Jazz on the Creek, 9-11 p.m. at things to do in Salado, pick up the Salado weekly. Find The Range on Facebook to Alexander’s Distillery at Inn on the Village Voice newspaper or visit www. see this week’s menu or call the restau- Creek. saladovillagevoice.com

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Furnishings • Floral Design • Exclusive Seasons of Salado Coffee (254) 947-0240 | Rock Creek Page 10 Furry Family Festival June 14 will see return of Duck Race down Salado Creek The Salado Chamber of Commerce will host the Furry Family Festival on June 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in beautiful Pace Park along Salado Creek. The event will conclude with the return of the Duck Race to Salado Creek. Tickets will be $5 each (six for $25) for a cash prize to the top winner. Tickets will be available from the Salado Chamber of Commerce. The Furry Family Festival will host an array of animal themed vendors, as well as treats for the pups and humans. Admission to Pace Park is free to all animals, humans cost $1. Returning again this year Specialist David Triste with his will be the Military Dog bull mastiff service dog. Demonstration Unit from PHOTO BY MARILYN FLEISCHER Ft. Hood. The crowd will be wowed by the strength, agility and command of these military po- lice dogs as they perform their “take-down” techniques. 841 N. Main ST To add to the enjoyment of Dog Daze, the Pace Park Pet Parade returns! This time, the Parade will be a Costume Contest as well. Entry is free for the costumer contest. A portion of the Furry Family Festival proceeds will go to the Wounded Warrior Project.

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TheMixOnMain.com The Mix on Main (Salado) 512-808-0446 401 South Main Street Page 14 Lincoln and Continentals will be in Salado April 18-20 Lincolns gather here April 18-20 The 26th Anniversary Lincoln and Con- tinental Owners Club meet will be held in Salado April 18-20, 2014. A quarter of a century ago, the three Tex- as Regions of the Lincoln & Continental Owners Club joined for the first time to put on a car show in Salado. Don and Micki Ellis, longtime residents of Salado from The Lone Star Region, Son- ny Gray and Ron Stein from the Gulf Coast Region and Ed Green from the North Texas Region organized the show. Doc Ellis made arrangements with the historic Stagecoach Inn. For the first few years, the group shared the hotel on the first weekend in April with the Packard Club, but they soon grew so large they had to have the Stagecoach all to themselves. “We then moved to the second weekend in April and partnered with the Buick Club and Lincolns will gather in Salado April 18-20 at City Garage (shown at top) and Stagecoach that tradition continued until 2009,” accord- Inn. A public display of cars will be at Stagecoach Inn (shown above) on April 19. ing to the group’s secretary Dean Forbes. The Lincoln group then began meeting in April at the Stagecoach Inn ever since. biles and memorabilia from the golden era of on the third weekend of April here in Sala- The welcoming party on Friday began in the roadside garage. do so that it could accommodate holding the the hospitality suire at Stagecoach Inn, but While there is judging and awards pre- Mid-America meet in Salado for the Nation- now gathers at the City Garage, owned by sented, the cars are also on display at the al LCOC. The regional LCOC clubs have Don and Micki Ellis. The City Garage hous- Stagecoach Inn for the public to view on Sat- continued to meet together the third weekend es the Ellises collection of vintage automo- urday, April 19. Page 15 The 1860 Shop Gifts, Crafts & New Birdhouses for Spring Unique • Affordable • Original

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Page 19 Bradford Exchange Exquisite Crystal Christmas Ornaments Fine Jewelry/Pearls Unique Crosses Baby & Men’s Gifts Featuring the Art of Richard Renyolds, Kyle Polzin, D. Windberg, CAo Yong, Christmas by Larry Dyke, Simon Bull and W. Slaughter Thomas Kinkade Main street Fine Fine Gifts Art Gallery and Collectibles Open daily 10 am-5 pm Open daily 10 am-5 pm open late weekends open late weekends 402 South Main Street 404 South Main Street At the Stagecoach At the Stagecoach 254-947-8769 254-947-8769

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Page 21 Mill Creek returning to excellence By Tim Fleischer veloping a junior golf program. Editor-in-Chief Lewis said that in addition to the local Salado families, the “It is hard to find a great course would reach out to all piece of land and Mill Creek of the communities in the area has just that,” JL Lewis said of to develop junior play. “That’s the golf course where he now where the future of golf is.” serves as the full-time Golf Lewis led a five-week ju- Pro. “You don’t see that kind nior golf camp that began Feb. of natural roll of land and un- 15. Other golf camps will be dulations. Add the water run- planned throughout the year ning through it and you have to each the game to the next the potential for Mill Creek generation of golfers. “We will to become one of the premier be teaching all aspects of the courses in the state.” game, including etiquette and Lewis knows good and the rules,” he said. great golf courses. The poten- (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) Lewis also works directly tial for Mill Creek to return to J.L. Lewis hits his tee shot on the 8th hole during the first with beginning adult golfers being a premier course in the round of the Athens Regional Foundation Classic at Jennings with sessions every Thursday. state is one reason he accepted Mill Country Club on April 16, 2009 in Athens, Georgia. To find out more about these the position here. “I am hoping Austin for two years, an active pond will be a tremendous help programs, call the Pro Shop at this is my last job,” he said. driving range with more than for the daily maintenance of 947-5698. He is a lifetime golfer and 100 players per day. He taught the course. The ownership is Now is the time to join Mill a two-time winner on the PGA an average of seven lessons per also currently expanding the Creek before initiation fees go Tour and has over $8.5 million day and worked to promote and 19th hole and grill and the pro into effect. in career earnings since 1989 instruct weekly clinics for golf- shop areas in preparation for Several levels of member- on the PGA and Champions ers of all ages and levels. He spring. ship are available, including Tours. worked with staff to develop But, Lewis added, you Corporate ($250 per month He brings a great deal of good golf instructors. couldn’t tell it was slower when for first two employees, $50 experience to Mill Creek, both These are some of the things the sun came out and the tem- per month for each additional), as a traveling pro tour player he looks forward to developing peratures reached the 70s. Family ($225 per month), Twi- when he represented Horse- at Mill Creek in the coming “It looked like as soon as light ($125 per month) and Ju- shoe Bay Resort and Golf Club months and years as the course the temperature got up,” he nior ($165 per month). for five years and as a course is rehabilitated to bring it back said, “everyone was getting out The course is reasonable golf pro. to what he calls, “one of the and hitting the course.” even for non-members. Offsea- He was the assistant golf pro best courses in the state.” Lewis wants to build on the son rates are $40 weekdays and at Berry Creek Country Club “We’ve got work to do,” momentum started by the new $50 weekends for shared cart in Georgetown, Las Vegas Lewis said, “but we’re going ownership group by fully de- and green fees. Country Club in Nevada and to get there. The owners are all Live Oak, Yaupon & The Hills good people and have the right of Lakeway, a 54-hole semi- train of thought for the future private golf resort. of the course.” He was the head golf pro As the creek holes are and general manager of the 18 restored and the full 27 is hole Forrest Creek Golf Club brought back in to play, Lewis in Round Rock from 1990 to said that the ownership will be 1993. There, he implemented a able to pursue a wider range junior golf program that grew of players, from the stay-and- to more than 100 participants play packages to tournaments, and sold 50 events per year without slowing down the daily with 50-200 players per event. club members. He also implemented member- “A 27-hole course has as related activities for the Men’s much flexibility in terms of and Ladies’ Golf Association play and being able to perform there. The new owners of Mill Creek are working on a three-year plan maintenance on it as a 36-hole He was Director of Golf for to return the Robert Trent Jones II designed golf course to a course,” he said. the Ben White Golf Center in full 27 holes. Finishing the work on the Page 22 Salado, a great place to visit...... an even better place to live.

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Page 23 1. Wells Gallery 947-0311 S 19. Inn on the Creek 947-5554 L 38. SALADO SQUARE 2. Stagecoach Inn 947-5111 L Alexander’s Distillery 947-5554 D Magnolia’s 947-0323 S Stagecoach Inn Restaurant D 20. The Venue 947-5554 $ 21 Main Street 947-4000 S Stagecoach Inn Coffee Shop D The Shed 947-5554 D 39. The Range at the Barton House 947-3828 D 4. THE SHOPS AT THE STAGECOACH 21. The Lodgings by Inn on the Creek 947-5554 L 41. Salado Family Dentistry 947-5242 P Serenity Spa 947-8833 $ 22. Springhouse 947-0747 S 43. Salado Creek Jewelers 855-5538 S Stagecoach Kinkade Gallery 947-3729 S 27. Oo La La 275-4520 S 44. Rising Star Vineyard and Texas Cheesery Main Street Fine Art Gallery 947-8768 S 28. First Baptist Church 947-5465 C 947-5247 S Fine Gifts & Collectables 947-8679 S 30. THE VERANDA Salado Vintage Cakery 947-9358 D Finders Keepers (325) 665-5669 S First Texas Brokerage 947-5577 $ 45. Mud Pies Pottery 947-0281 S 6. Stone Creek Settlements 947-9099 L 31. First State Bank 947-5852 $ Sir Wigglesworth Fudge 7. Central Texas Area Museum 947-5232 E 32. FIRST CENTRE 46. The Shoppes on Main Street S 8. Sofi’s 947-4336 S First Community Title 947-8480 $ THE SHOPS ON ROCK CREEK 9. SHADY VILLA CENTER 33. Salado Masonic Lodge #296 50. Charlotte’s of Salado 947-0240 S The Mix on Main (512) 808-0446 S 34. CREEKSIDE CENTER 52. The Pizza Place 947-0222 D 10. Salado Glass Works 947-0339 S Prellop Fine Art 947-3930 S 53. THE COLONY 12. Tablerock Amphitheater 947-9205 E Susan Marie’s 947-5239 S Griffith Fine Art 947-3177 S 14. The Rose Mansion 947-8200 L 35. The 1860 Shop 947-1860 S 56. SALADO CIVIC SQUARE 15. Salado United Methodist Church 947-5825 C 36. Angelic Herbs 947-1909 S McCain’s Cafe & Bakery 9 47-3354 D 16. The Baines House 947-5260 L 37. Inn at Salado 947-0027 L 59. Antique Rose of Bell 947-3330 S Page 24 LEGEND S Shopping D Dining L Lodging $ Services E Education or Entertainment C Churches

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For several years after the town was laid out, the citizens of Salado crossed the shallow creek by stepping from rock to rock, or on logs laid across the wider places. These logs were chained to the rocks and would sink down stream during freshets and be replaced when the flood subsided. But when in 1866 a dam was thrown across the stream at the lower end of the village, the water was backed up over the rocks. Then for a time “foot-logs” raised on legs standing in the water and chained to the rocks below were used; but they were narrow, rick- ety and unsafe, and pedestrians not infrequently tumbled off into the water. A general demand arose for a bridge. To meet this problem as well as others, it was decided to incorporate the village. Application for incorporation was made under the general law and the county court in January 1867, authorized and election for town officers. On February 23, Judge O.T. Tyler was elected mayor and a board of alder- This photo, courtesy of the Salado Historical Society, shows the walk- men was chosen. These officials appointed the other officers, among ing bridge over Salado Creek. In the background is Salado College. the Colonel Thos. H. Jones as treasurer. The town officials first tried to raise funds for a bridge by voluntary donations, but finding they could and constructed entirely by home talent-Judge Tyler, Colonel Thos. not raise enough by this means, on December 3, 1868, they ordered an H. Jones, Judge Wm. H. Garrett, Wm. A. Davis, John Hendrickson issue of bonds... and others. It swung some twenty feet above the water and although The bonds were purchased by the citizens of the town. With the it could be made to sway enough from side to side to frighten timid proceeds and subscriptions amounting in all to some $2,500, the souls--especially groups of squealing girls when mischievous boys municipal authorities proceeded to build a wire cable suspension chose this method of teasing them--it served the people well for more foot-bridge of substantial construction of unique design and graceful than thirty years. After the county built a combination wagon and foot proportions. Two large galvanized rope-wire cables, anchored at each bridge a few yards upstream the suspension bridge gradually fell into end in strongly built stone abutments, were carried over two double- disuse. In 1913 it was finally swept away when a cloud burst in the turreted dressed-stone piers of towers. From these suspended cables upper water-shed of Salado Creek sent down a terrific flood that car- wire cords extended down to catch and support the ends of sawed ried away the county bridge as well. The latter was promptly rebuilt, cedar cross bars or joists on which the plank floor was laid. It was one only to be carried away again in the still greater flood of September 9 of the first of its kind in the Southwest and was designed, engineered and 10, 1921.

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Page 27 Entice your palate and palette in Salado Gallery Weekend slated May 10-11 with events throughout Village Salado will entice your joy lunch while watching this tation will be provided. Tickets Distillery while taking in the palate and palette during its Keep Texas Beautiful artist are $18.95 per person. art that is around the room at Gallery Weekend May 10-11 work on one of his signature An after hours tour of all The Venue. This is a meal that throughout the Village with landscapes. Tickets are $16.95 of Salado’s art galleries with will leave your palette want- events at several different gal- per person. refreshments and foods will ing more and will have you leries and other locations. Enjoy Port and Paint at be 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $29.95 thinking about this for weeks. Tickets for each event can Salado Creek Winery at 2 p.m. per person. Embrace the vast To view the menu, please visit be purchased in advance at May 10. Tickets are $16.95 per collection of artwork that will www.saladoevents.com but be www.saladoevents.com or by person. be presented before you as you sure to purchase your tickets calling the Salado Tourism of- Sip, Swirl and Tour begins travel from gallery to gallery. soon as this is a limited event. fice at 254-947-8634. at 4 p.m. stopping at all three This event is heaven for an ex- Menu coming soon. Start the weekend with wineries in Salado: Salado perienced art connoisseur or a There will be two sessions a breakfast tour of Thomas Creek Winery, Salado Wine novice observer. This event is that will allow you to create Kinkade Gallery on South Seller and Rising Star Vine- sure to please all guests. Trans- your Masterpiece in an Hour. Main Street at 9 a.m. May 10. yard. Embark on a journey that portation will be provided for Tickets are $39.95 per person Tickets are $8.95 per person. will take you from one winery this event. for this event at Prellop Fine Gail Allard II and Aaron to another while sampling their On May 11, you can enjoy Art Gallery. Larry Prellop will Gist will help you to create a finest wines and taking in the brunch with Texas State art- teach you the basics in creat- glass work of art to take home sight and sounds of Salado. Get ist Ronnie Wells. Tickets are ing your own masterpiece. You with you at Salado Glassworks a behind the scenes look at our $35.95 per person for this event will be able to pick up on a in Peddler’s Alley at 10 a.m. wineries, while the wine mak- at The Venue in Salado. It will few hints and tips that are only Tickets are $38.95 per person. ing process is explained and begin at 11 a.m. and reserva- known to the professional art- Larry Prellop will be your some of the secrets of the trade tions are necessary. Enjoy an ists. Both classes are limited to host at Palette and Paint at his revealed. If you love wine, this exquisite brunch prepared for 15 people. Class times are 1-2 gallery on Main Street. En- is the event for you!! Transpor- you by the chefs at Alexander’s p.m. and 3-4 p.m. May 11. The Inn StoneCreek Settlement Bed & Breakfast College Hill • Historic Salado at Salado Weddings • Receptions • Conference Center

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Page 29 Memorial Day program at Cemetery By MaryBelle Brown

Every Memorial Day, Salado Cemetery Association hosts a ceremony to honor the men and women buried in Salado Cemetery who have served their country during war- time and peace time. The Roll Call of Honor is an important part of the Memorial Day cer- emony that includes the Bell County Sheriff’s Posse color guard, an honor guard, soloists on trumpet and bagpipe and a missing man fly- over. This year, the service will be 9:30 a.m. May 26 at the Cemetery on Baines Street. Visitors are invited to bring lawn chairs. Light refreshment are shared afterward. The graves of veterans are marked by small flags. The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has designated Old Salado Grave Yard as a Historic Texas Cemetery. This section of Salado Cemetery has been referred to as the “Old Original” part of the cemetery; how- ever, a search of old deed records reveal that the original name was “Old Salado Grave Yard.” The designation, reserved for cemeter- ies that are at least 50 years old and deemed worthy of preservation for their historic asso- ciations, means an “Affidavit of Designation for Cemetery purposes” has been issued to Salado Cemetery Association, Inc. and has been recorded in the Bell County Clerk’s office. “The designation is a tool that will increase public awareness of Members of the Bell County Sheriff’s Posse display the colors these important cultural resources. Such awareness and education during a Memorial Day program at the Salado Cemetery. The are among the best ways to guarantee the preservation of a cem- Memorial Day program will be 9:30 a.m. May 26. Please bring etery,” said Larry Oaks, THC Executive Director. lawn chairs. Refreshments follow the program. Cemeteries hold valuable historical information. They are often the last reminders of early settlements’ historic events, religious long-term deterioration from forces of nature, such as weathering beliefs, lifestyles and genealogy. Teachers are using this resource and uncontrolled vegetation. in their classes on Texas and local history. The Historic Texas Cemetery designation was developed According to Oaks, “Historic cemeteries serve as directories of to address the destruction of historic cemeteries and the illegal early residents and reflect the cultural influences that helped shape removal of cemetery fixtures. Bell County Sheriff’s Deputy Tom our state’s communities. The Historic Texas Cemetery Designa- Brown coordinates and heads the committee for safety and secu- tion program helps bring attention to these communities’ treasures rity for Salado Cemetery. According to Brown, Penal Code 28.03 and the importance of their preservation.” makes an offense under this section a state jail felony if the damage While the Texas Cemetery Designation encourages cemetery or destruction is inflicted on a place of human burial or a public preservation, this designation cannot guarantee that a historic monument. cemetery will not be damaged or destroyed. Communities must Salado Cemetery is a community-owned cemetery and resi- support the efforts of THC and assist in the care of a community- dents of the Village of Salado have done an outstanding job in owned cemetery. Urban expansion and vandalism often threaten maintenance and care of the cemetery. Friends of Salado Cemetery historic cemeteries. In some rural areas, historic cemeteries are is a well-organized group of people who have personal interest in threatened by the absence of fencing, which allows cattle and other or who have committed themselves to the preservation and beauti- grazing animals to topple and disturb headstones in the cemeteries. fication of the cemetery. Sometimes, these cemeteries gradually disappear, one head- The Texas Historical Commission is the state agency for his- stone at a time, others disappear overnight. Bulldozers have torical preservation. The agency administers a variety of programs plowed over neglected cemeteries to clear land for development to preserve the archaeological, historic resources of the state of projects. Cemeteries have also been victims of vandalism and Texas. Page 30 nforgettableMoments UPace Park Pavillion Have an outdoor wedding on the picturesque banks ¶ Seating for 130 of the Salado Creek ¶ Ceremonies and Receptions ¶ Year Round ¶ Chairs and Tables Available

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Page 11 First Baptist celebrates 150th By Charlene Ochsner Carson First Baptist Church

The year was 1864. President Abraham Lincoln was steering the country through the third year of the Civil War. The Confeder- ate flag flew over Texas; and Sam Houston, the Governor of Texas, had recently been replaced for his refusal to take the oath of loyalty to the Confederacy. On May 28th of that turbulent year a group of eleven men and women, under the leadership of Elder W. W. Harris, met in the Chapel of Salado College for the purpose of organizing a Baptist church. One of the three men present was James Lowry Smith for- merly from the Independence Baptist Church of Independence, Texas. Professor Smith had moved to Salado in 1863 to become princi- pal of Salado College, a position he held for several years. This small group of believers First Baptist Church, 2001- Present. The congregation invites you to join them in the named the church Salado Baptist Church celebration of the church’s 150th anniversary on May 4, 2014. (Courtesy of Maurice Carson.) of Christ. It was later named First Baptist Church. The Sunday School was organized on October 20, 1878, fourteen years after the organization of the church. Seventy-seven people enrolled on that first Sunday. The church met in the Salado College building for a number of years. In May 1877, a committee was named for the purpose of selecting a building site for the erection of a permanent place of worship. The search ended when church member Judge O.T. Tyler donated a choice plot of ground on the north bank of Salado Creek. Another member, Dr. Welborn Barton, purchased and then donat- ed the adjoining lot on the west. Upon the Prof. James Lowry Smith, Prin- The original structure of the college building was the donation of those two lots, church members cipal of Salado College and ell shaped structure to the right. The college chapel agreed to move the church to the corner of charter member of First Bap- was located on first floor on the far right side of the Salado Creek and Main Street. tist Church 1864. building. A year later, 1878, the first building of (Courtesy of the Smith Family.) (Drawing by the late Bill Shaw) Salado Baptist Church was ready for occu- pancy. It was a wooden, two-story building In July 2013, the congregation voted to beginning Salado Baptist Church has been that had been built jointly by the church and purchase the property formerly owned by the blessed, chosen, and privileged to do God’s the Masonic Fraternity of Salado. The lodge Salado United Methodist Church. The Meth- work in Salado and around the world. During used the top floor as their meeting place, and odist church had occupied this choice piece the past 150 years, the congregation has the church used the bottom floor. This hum- of property, located at the corner of Thomas grown in membership from its original elev- ble structure would be the first of three sanc- Arnold Road and Church Street, since 1890. en members to over eight hundred members. tuaries that the church would build. In 2005, the Methodist congregation moved The church has also grown in the ways in The second sanctuary, a yellow brick to their new location on Royal Street, taking which it serves the community. The Sunday building designed to seat 250 people, was their historic chapel with them. In 2013, the School which began with 77 members now constructed in 1958. The third, a large, beau- Baptist church purchased the property and reaches over 300 people each Sunday. In or- tiful worship center designed to seat over converted the buildings remaining on the der to accommodate even more people, the five hundred people, was completed in 2001. property to a youth center. The First Baptist church began conducting dual worship ser- In addition to building three worship cen- Church Youth Ministry Building provides an vices in September 1992. ters, the church has also built two education adequate and comfortable meeting place for Recently, the church adopted a strategic buildings. The first building was completed the youth of the church and the community. plan called Imagine FBC Tomorrow. The in 1962 and the latter in the early 1990s. Church history shows that from the very Story continues on page 36 Page 34 SOFI’S Gifts

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PagePage 37 39 For three decades Salado Village Voice serves community; Fleischers have published Jewel magazine for over 20 years While the Salado Village Voice is not the nalist and a historian. He taught journalism at ilyn Fleischer purchased the newspaper out- first newspaper in Salado, it has had the lon- the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor for 12 right in the early 1990s. gest life-span, since being founded in 1979. years before accepting a position as Director Salado Village Voice also publishes the The Fleischer family bought the newspaper in of the Texas Collection at Baylor University quarterly Salado: A Jewel in the Crown of 1988 and mark 26 years in Salado this spring. in Waco. When plans were being made to Texas magazine. The newspaper office has a When historian Dayton Kelley published erect the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame in Waco, gallery of original pen-and-ink, pencil draw- the first edition of the Salado Village Voice Kelley was employed as director. ings and watercolors by Ronnie Wells of the on February 17, 1979, it was the first time During his years at the helm of the Salado historic homes and buildings that were fea- in more than 100 years that the village had a Village Voice, the newspaper emphasized the tured on the covers of the early editions of newspaper. history of the village and the area. Kelley the Salado: A Jewel in the Crown of Texas The first newspaper known to be published later founded the Morgan’s Point Mariner magazine. For information about advertising in the village was the Salado Newsletter. Pub- and the Bell County Independent. in the Jewel magazine, call Marilyn at 254- lished by E.W. Billings, the first edition came After Dayton passed away, his sons Dennis 947-5321. The deadline for advertising in the out on August 25, 1874. Only one copy of the and Bill ran the Salado Village Voice, selling third quarter Jewel is May 17, 2014. It will newspaper exists at the newspaper collection it to the Fleischers in 1988. be on the stands for July-September. The of the University of Texas at Austin. In the mid-80s, Salado had two newspa- deadline for the Fourth Quarter 2014 Jewel The Grange published another newspaper, pers. But, just like Dallas, San Antonio and is August 17, 2014 for distribution October The Texas Farmer in Salado, but it was later Houston, Salado proved to be too small to through December. The first quarter 2015 moved to Dallas. support two competing newspapers. The late deadline is November 17, 2014 for distribu- Reference to a third Salado newspaper Ken Clapp, executive director to Gov. Dolph tion January-March 2015. has been found on a letterhead in the Rose Briscoe, opened the Salado Post-Dispatch in Salado Village Voice website (www.sal- Papers at the University of Texas at Austin. the Vickrey-Berry house. The Post-Dispatch, adovillagevoice.com) is a complement to its The Salado Sentinel was published by A.S. though short-lived, is well-remembered by weekly newspaper and quarterly magazine. Hornbeck. No copies of the Salado Sentinel many in Salado. Be sure to visit saladovillagevoice.com. Like are known to exist today. Since the Fleischer family purchased the Salado Village Voice on Facebook for late Salado Village Voice founder Dayton newspaper, a week has not passed that the breaking updates. Follow us on Twitter at sal- Kelley was a native of Bell County, a jour- newspaper has not published. Tim and Mar- adovoice. The Pizza Place 230 North Main Street Open at 11 a.m. Daily 947-0022

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At the Corner of Full Bar and Royal St. & Center Circle Cold Beer on Tap o Main...a Street quick instep Salado i 7 TV's aa uniqueunique TavernTavern ExperienceExperience...... a place for weary travelers, thirsty tourists, and hungry neighbors! i 254-947-1960 Page 39 First Baptist Anniversary celebration will toll beginning of the next Custom blown glass 150 years for the church On Sunday, May 4, 2014, the bell of Salado’s First Baptist made in downtown Salado Church will toll to mark the beginning the church’s 150th an- niversary celebration. The children of the church will each take a turn tugging on the rope of the original bell to signal the start of the celebration. The tolling of the bell will summons people to gather for Sunday School which will start at 9:15 a.m. The worship service will start at 10:30 a.m. Since the church was organized as a “Baptist church of the Missionary order,” those who have been baptized into the fellowship of the church during the past years will be recognized. A video clip of in- terviews with former pastors and a video outlining the history of the church will be shown. The music service will consist of hymns of the 1860s and the pastor, Dr. Travis Burleson, will deliver the sermon. Lunch on the Grounds will be served at 12:00 Noon under a tent that will be set up on the parking lot behind the church offices. The lunch will feature barbeque and all the fixin’s from one of Salado’s local caterers. Special guests will be introduced during luncheon. These guests will include descendants of early-day church members, government officials, denomination- al leaders, university presidents, and former staff members. View our gallery of After lunch everyone will be invited to participate in activi- ties related to the 1860s. Those activities include: hand-blown pieces or Masonic Lodge of Salado commission your very own Tour the Masonic Lodge building, which was formerly the second story of the original 1878 church building. The Lodge building is located on Church St. between the church sanctuary and the church youth building Music of the 1860s Hymns of the 1860s will be presented as well as folk music and children’s songs and games. Traveling Trunk History is brought to life with a trunk brimming with authen- tic items relating to life in the 1860s. Grandma’s Heirlooms An assortment of 19th century everyday household items will be presented and participants will be invited to guess what each item is and how was it used. Games of the 1860s Children and adults will be invited to participate in some of the games and activities that were popular during the 1860s. #2 Peddlers Alley (behind the Museum on Main) Historic Scavenger Hunt Salado, Texas 76571 Participants will be directed to various spots located inside the church building and on the church grounds. At each spot, 254-947-0339 participants will be asked to record information regarding the Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 • Sunday 11-3 church’s history. Monday by appointment The day will conclude with refreshments featuring a four-tier anniversary cake served under the tent at 4:00 p.m. Page 40 Page 41 Salado Family Dentistry Get Straighter, Whiter Teeth Without Removing Healthy Tooth Structure

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Page 44 Page 45 Keep Salado Beautiful Stagecoach Inn celebrates Earth Day with learning, fun April 26 Keep Salado Beautiful will sponsor an Earth Day event 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 26 at Pace Park. The community is invited to the free event. Speakers will provide programs on Soil Health, Keeping Sal- ado Creek Healthy, Global Warming and the Texas Drought, Bats of our Ecosystem, Bees, Organic Lawn Care and Native Trees and Plants. Informational Booths on Recycling, Composting and Rain Water Collection Systems will be there as well as a collection station for unwanted electronics. Children’s activities include Creek Critters, angler education, the life cycle of the butterfly and turning a recycled plastic con- tainer into a drum. Kids are encouraged to bring their drum to a 4 p.m. drum ses- sion to close out the Earth Day festivities. Following are the speakers scheduled for the event. Organic lawn care, 10 a.m., Tracy McLoud. Tracy is the owner of Terra Living, LLC, a landscaping company special- izing in Texas natives that uses strictly organic methods. With over 14 years of experience, Tracy’s mission is to educate others about sustainable practices that are easy to use, healthy and ben- eficial for the environment. Soil Health: What it is and What it does, 12 noon, John Sackett. John has been a soil scientist with the USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Service for twelve years, and is cur- For Family Fun, Pleasure & Business rently the Zone Resource Soil Scientist in Weatherford. Keep Salado Creek Healthy: How Vegetation Helps, Kenneth Mayben, 1 p.m. Kenneth is a Civil Engineer with the USDA- Natural Resource Conservation Service for twelve years, and is The Stagecoach Inn - a charming country resort currently the Zone Engineer in Weatherford and conference center with a nationally famous Global Warming/Texas Drought, 2 p.m., John Nielson-Gam- resturant - welcomes you for lunch or dinner, for mon. John is Regents Professor in the Department of Atmo- an overnight stay while traveling or vacationing, or spheric Sciences at Texas A&M and the Texas State Climatolo- for a group meeting in our private and elegant con- gist. ference facilities. Bats as Part of Our Ecosystem, 3 p.m., Charles Pekins. Charles works as a biologist for the Fort Hood Natural Resourc- es Management. He seeks to better understand how wildlife populations interact with each other and their ecosystems, and how these interactions can be maintained alongside the military mission The Salado Recycling Center will be open 9 a.m.-noon that day. You will also be able to recylce your electronics by bring- ing them to Pace Park during the day’s activities. You will learn how to best use native plants for this area from Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists, how to improve your landscape while conserving water, reducing waste and re- using items. There will be information on how to start compost- staystagecoach.com ing for your garden and yard and how to build your own rain water collection system for your home and garden. Children will have fun playing with creek crittes, learning Inn (254) 947-5111 • Dining (254) 947-9400 about the life cycle of butterflies and decorating recycled mate- rials to make drums. At 4 p.m., everyone is invited to end Earth East Side of I35 and Main Street • Salado Day with a parade and drumm circle. Page 46 301 Thomas Arnold Rd. 254.947.4663 The old bridge may be gone, but we are still here johnnyssteaksandbbq.com johnnysoutback.com Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Lone Star Music Series Mon.-Sat. 7am-9pm, Sunday 7am-3pm The Bellamy Brothers April 5 Cory Morrow April 12 Charlie Robison April 19 John Conlee on May 17 Mesquite-Grilled Steaks Cody Johnson on May 31 Pit-Smoked Barbecue Whiskey Myers on June 7 Ice Cold Beer & Texas Wines We Cater All Occasions! Banquet Hall • Outdoor Venue Weddings • Reunions • Corporate Gatherings Hail and Farewells • Anniversaries 19 Rooms Gym—Hot Tub fàtç www.inncreek.com

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