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Salado VVillageillage VVoiceoice Vol. XXIX, Number 24 Thursday, September 21, 2006 254/947-5321 fax 254/947-9479 www.saladovillagevoice.com 50¢ Trustees debate Aldermen revisit building permits layout, plans of don’t own a lot already,” BY TIM FLEISCHER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF he said, “you are going to be pushing them out of new high school Richard Riley, a self- here.” admitted newcomer to Dave Broecker told BY TIM FLEISCHER However, the board may Salado, summed up the aldermen that the new EDITOR-IN-CHIEF still have to consider cuts feelings of the vast ma- contract with Bureau Ver- in the high school building jority of the almost 50 itas to conduct residential Salado school trustees project, the second gym people gathered for a inspections and site re- spent almost two hours being the highest ticket special workshop meet- view and inspections for Sept. 18 debating plans items among five areas that ing of the board of al- commercial construction and alternatives for build- Baird-Williams Construc- dermenm gathered at the would “stymie any new building in Salado.” ing a new high school on tion Managers suggested Municipal Building Sept. In fact, it may have 50 acres at FM 2484 and as cost-cutting. 14 to discuss the building permitting and inspecting already had its first victim Williams Dr. Blair Williams said processes and the fees at- as Broecker announced The chief topic of that deleting the practice tached to it. that he and wife Pat would conversation was whether gym could save $740,000- “When you start rais- not be building the Salado to build two gymnasium, $760,000 in construction (PHOTO BY MARILYN FLEISCHER) ing prices exponentially, Broecker Funeral Home a super gymnasium, or costs. Other items that Natalee Cantrell hugs Morgan Kelly, who was named you are telling me you on the west access road. a single gymnasium, could be deleted include Miss Flame 2006-07 for the Salado Volunteer Fire De- don’t want me here,” he “Your decisions tonight although trustees also dis- student lockers ($48,0000), partment. Kelly is a sophomore at Salado High School said. should not be about a fu- cussed adding classrooms downsizing canopies and and is the daughter of Matt and Kay Kelly, of Salado. Lew Akins echoed neral home,” he said, “be- to the proposed plans, as porches ($39,000), delet- Cantrell served as Miss Flame 2005-06. She is the the sentiment by saying cause that’s not going to happen. It should be about well as the square footage ing half of the landscaping daughter of Jim and Donette Cantrell, of Salado. Miss that the new building fee structure would shut the future of Salado.” of the fine arts, cafeteria allowance ($50,000) and Flame was crowned before the home football game with down speculative build- Following comments and agriculture portions of delete a single bay of 28 Hamilton Sept. 15. ing in Salado. “If people the school. parking spaces ($12,000). SEE ALDERMEN, PAGE 4A Baird-Williams has In addition to bidding estimated the cost for out alternatives that will building a 107,000 sq. ft. make the above cost cuts, Sign of the times: Billboards, other high school at $16.2 mil- architectural firm Fields & lion, including adminis- Associates will bid out an signage important to village image when Texas Department of trative costs, design costs alternative that will add BY TIM FLEISCHER billboards would perform for $1,000 per month, or Transportation (TxDOT) and furniture, fixtures and four basic classrooms to EDITOR-IN-CHIEF better if they were moved more, which means the equipment. the campus. farther away from the Chamber has been given begins expansion of I-35 This is $1.2 million Architect Chuck Fields As one of the main village, 5-10 miles or so,” great opportunities for its through Salado in 2008- more than the $15 million explained to trustees that arteries of transportation DDI states in its initial two signs. 09. While TxDOT has told originally budgeted for the current plans will serve passes through the front tourism assessment report. One of those village representatives that construction of the new an enrollment of 800 stu- yard of Salado, the village “This would give potential opportunities will change it will not permanently high school in proposal A, dents for core facilities and has the opportunity of visitors more time to make in the coming months as close any of the exits which totaled $15,675,000 an enrollment of 600 stu- reaching more than 50,000 an impulse decision as to the southern sign is in the coming through Salado, for a new high school and dents for classroom capac- potential customers whether or not to stop.” newly-acquired right-of- exits and entrance ramps renovations of current ity. Trustee Frank Carlson, traveling past every day. “The current signs are way for I-35 expansion. will likely be closed on facilities. who asked architects to The chief means of so close to the exits that by When construction of the a temporary basis for the Dr. Robin Battershell consider an alternative reaching those potential the time they have thought I-35 expansion begins construction project. told trustees that most of with four additional class- customers is through about it, they are past the south of Salado, the The overpasses in the renovations were com- rooms, questioned whether billboard signs, as many exits,” the report explains. Chamber will have 30 Salado will be rebuilt pleted for about half of the the classroom capacity businesses in the village “This would give potential days to remove that sign. during the expansion $675,000 originally bud- would serve 600 students. have discovered. visitors more time to make In the meantime, the process, as will the geted for improvements. “You have 19 core In fact, billboard and an impulse decision as to Chamber is hoping to find underpass at exit 285 that Coupling the $300,000+ classrooms,” he said, other signs are such whether or not to stop.” property to which it can is likely to move south in in savings from the renova- adding that at a 22:1 stu- an important aspect The Salado Chamber move the sign. order to straighten out the tion portion of bond pro- dent to classroom ratio it of reaching potential of Commerce pays the While the Chamber northern entrance to the posal A with the interest could not serve that many. visitors that Destination rent for the “Find Yourself signs are placed very close village. that the bond will generate Fields explained that Development, Inc. (DDI), in Salado” signs on each to the exits for Salado, These construction over the lifespan of the the 19 classrooms did not the consulting firm hired end of town. The property placement of billboards challenges will require the construction would bring include special education by the Tourism Council for the sign on the north for Salado shops, inns village and its businesses the original $15 million classes, computer labs, to conduct a tourism end of town is leased to and restaurants begin up to have better signage. for construction of the high science labs, agriculture assessment, dedicated the Chamber at $250 per to 20 miles away, with How that will be done school to $16.3 million. space, fine arts classrooms, more than a dozen of its month, while the property placement in Temple, is still being discussed Finance Manager Lyndal or athletic space. “Not all 30 recommendations to for the sign on the south Georgetown or Killeen, among village officials, Cabaniss estimates the of the students will be in signs and “branding” for end of town is leased to with added boards closer TxDOT engineers and interest earnings for the those 19 classrooms at the the Village of Salado. the Chamber for $100 per to the village. businesses. bond proposal A at over $1 Its first suggestion month. The importance of The tourism million. deals specifically Most billboards on placing billboards will assessment recommends SEE SCHOOL, PAGE 5A with billboards. “The interstate frontage lease increase dramatically SEE SIGNS, PAGE 4A

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Subscribe SHOPPING MAP 6B Today Rooted in Salado SPORTS 6A Page 1B Since 1979 254/947-5321 Page 2A, SALADO Village Voice, September 21, 2006 “Much Ado About Katie” plus latest on DNGers and Limbaugh FORUMFORUM highlight this week’s column An Open Exchange of Ideas Off the We purloined part of today’s head- line from Shakespeare’s tragicomedy Record “Much Ado About Nothing” in an attempt to call attention to the hype by Ken Clapp preceding Katie Couric’s entry into big league anchoring of a major network’s Murrow’s victory brought about an offi- evening news program. cial Senate “condemnation” and the even- Katie has been described in many tual downfall of McCarthy, whose very ways since CBS announced she was name remains as the symbolic description leaving the popular “Today” show (McCarthyism) of political muckraking, for greener pastures, as the first character assassination, and scandalmon- solo female evening news headliner. gering. “Greener” is the operative word since she’ll earn an estimated $15 million DNGers IN FINE FETTLE a year for her trouble. And trouble We’ve been asked several times in is what was predicted when word got recent days about the status of our “Do- out that she would replace Bob Schief- No-Gooder” contingent. Hard to believe fer on the evening news, and go head their antics have been missed but - “go to head with the boys from ABC and figure!” NBC - Charlie Gibson and Brian Wil- You’ll recall the DNGers are members liams (respectively). in “standing” (some good, some not) of the This column printed with regret Salado branch of the International Society Snooty Democrats target Wal-Mart the news that Schieffer was leaving. of Do-No-Gooders, and we are pleased to His final broadcast on August 31 was report that this unusual congregation of Attention Wal-Mart shoppers: Demo- a “class act” not often presented by malcontents, conservative macebear- crats disapprove of your buying habits. today’s “talking news heads.” Profes- ers, and (mostly) card carrying Rove, The Democrats call their broadsides Rich sional journalists would do well to Cheney, Rumsfeld apparatchiks, are all against the super-retailer “populist,” remember Bob’s parting remark: “It is up and taking nourishment. but it’s an odd populism that attacks a a noble thing to report the news cor- They’re still meeting with alarming company that attracts more than 100 Lowry rectly.” A tenet everyone in the news regularity at the Stagecoach Coffee Shop million customers a week with no-frills reporting business should be required and just this past week, these Tories were convenience and rock-bottom prices for to emulate daily. in rare form as they noisily touted the Bush everyday consumer goods. If Wal-Mart 1.3 million wage slaves who are denied In this writer’s opinion, Katie got administration, while casting pejorative specialized in selling high-end wind- decent pay and health benefits. But the off to an immature and non-profes- comments at Democrats (and others of low surfing gear, yes, it might be a juicy wages and benefits offered by Wal-Mart sional start, that has nothing to do with birth) in general, and bad old “Liberals” in populist target. But detergent and toilet are comparable to those of other retailers. her demeanor or ability. It was the two- particular. week publicity warm-up before her paper? Huey Long himself would be The stumbling automaker General Motors One leading DNGer (loyal follower of first day as a broadcast journalist, in mystified at this choice of demagogy. has, in contrast, engaged in a long experi- righteous-right advocate Rush Limbaugh) which she went cross-country asking Attacking oil companies for alleg- ment in paying wages and benefits that are proudly showed up with a copy of “The people “What they ‘wanted’ to hear Limbaugh Letter.” This is a slick publica- edly price-gouging is unquestionably unsustainably high in its industry, and it in the way of evening news.” good (if grossly opportunistic) politics. hasn’t been a happy one. If retail-level tion slanted towards right wing reaction- That illustrates the underlying ary matters. Rush is Editor-in-Chief, of What Wal-Mart perpetrates, however, is wages and benefits are unconscionable in problem we have in news presenta- course. price-gouging in reverse. It sweats every America, perhaps we should shutter the tions today - i.e. giving viewers what Checking out the August edition was inefficiency out of itself and its suppli- entire sector and ship it overseas. Then, of “they think they want” rather than “interesting,” and despite the Demo bash- ers so it can pass those savings on to course, Democrats would complain about the unvarnished factual news as it ing, there appeared an undercurrent of consumers. Attacking the company for the loss of jobs. occurs. Also needing to be dumped pessimism which we presume was based that isn’t populist, it’s perverse. A mom Why do Democrats target Wal-Mart? is the circus-sex atmosphere currently on fear of a November 7 Demo romp. struggling to make ends meet might be As in so much else in Democratic politics, surrounding the news, that both adver- In that cataclysmic event, we’d bet angry at spending another $2-a-gallon from trade issues to the minimum wage, tisers and network brass demand! old Rush’s title would quickly switch to to fill up at the pump. She’s not going to part of the answer is to follow the unions. Katie continued her nonsense with “Editor-in Grief!” be so exercised by getting a great deal on When Wal-Mart began to sell groceries, the asinine business of asking folks to diapers. it ran afoul of the unions that dominate send her an e-mail with suggestions “STUPID QUOTES” Democratic Sen. Joseph Biden of Del- supermarkets, and they have made Wal- on how to “sign off” each evening. At any rate - one section of the mag aware declared at a recent anti-Wal-Mart Mart a hate-brand on the left. Talk about regurgitation time! And, had a series of what was headed “Stupid rally in Iowa, “I don’t see any indication Something deeper is at work, as well. In if she keeps up this sort of tomfoolery, Quotes,” all snatched from lefties Nancy that they care about the fate of middle- Democratic politicians’ contempt for Wal- then our suggestion would be for Pelosi, Charlie Rangel, John Kerry, Tom class people.” Mart, there is an element of snobbery. They her to sign-off ASAP with a firm “I Daschle, Harry Reid and naturally Hillary Who does Biden think is strolling the have a distaste for such a down-market, quit” and give us all a break. Clinton (a Limbaugh “favorite”). long aisles of the nation’s Wal-Marts? lumpen-bourgeois operation where few of Otherwise - “Ms. Couric” - just That unleased one, otherwise easy- settle down and report the news with- It’s not the malefactors of great wealth. their voters shop (one poll found that 76 going, DNGer who suffers from a lack of out cajolery or cutesy side-bar non- Wal-Mart prices make the most differ- percent of weekly Wal-Mart shoppers are conservative “bona fides” (thereby looked sense. Most of today’s world news ence for exactly those families spending Bush voters), let alone anyone they social- at askance by his fellow coffee slurpers). needs mature understanding, so it He quipped that if Democrats ever produce the greatest portion of their budgets on ize with. would follow that a mature presen- the basics. One estimate is that Wal- The Democrats’ anti-Wal-Mart cam- their own hard hitting radio-haranguer tation would be in order! cum publisher, he (or she) could use the Mart saves the average household as paign ultimately represents a politically most recent (and “incredible”) Bush state- much as $2,300 a year. That’s nothing to unappealing snooty-populism. Their rheto- WE REMEMBER ment as a perfect trump-card when “not so big donors to the “Biden for President” ric is with the common man, but their noses EDWARD R. MORROW bright quote” games are played. campaign, but for most families, it’s real are in the air. Fact is - if we could find report- It was taped by NBC’s Brian Wil- money. Rich Lowry is editor of the National ers (male or female) of the caliber of liams, who asked President Bush if he’d Wal-Mart’s attackers say that its Review.(c) 2006 by King Features Synd., Inc. Edward R. Murrow and\or his profes- “adequately summoned Americans to give low prices come at the expense of its sional peers, from those halcyon days of themselves in a spirit of shared national when news departments were excluded purpose after 9\ll?” from the influence of advertisers - we’d Answer arrived in implausible Salado Village Voice is published every Thursday, 213 Mill Creek Dr, Suite #125, PO Box 587, Salado, all be appreciative winners - including “Bush-speak” (actual quote follows): Texas 76571. Subscription Rates: $26 per year in Bell County, $28 per year outside of Bell County; the extremists in both our unhappy “Americans are sacrificing. I mean, we $35 per year outside of Texas. political parties. are, we are, you know, we pay a lot of Phone: 254/947-5321 Fax: (254) 947-9479 Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays Seasoned citizens will never forget taxes. The Americans sacrificed when News releases: [email protected] Murrow’s reports during the darkest they, you know, when the economy went Display advertising: [email protected] days of the second world war when in the tank. Americans sacrificed when, Deadlines: Display ads • noon Fridays Classified ads • 12 noon Mondays he would begin his radio broadcast, you know, air travel was disrupted. Editorial policies: Opinions on the editorial pages are those of the writer, not necessarily the owners many times during a German air American taxpayers have paid a lot to or employees of the Salado Village Voice. All letters to the editor should be signed and have a phone raid, with the solemn (albeit excit- help this nation recover.” number and address for verification. The editor reserves the right to reject and/or edit any letter. Letters ing) intro “This is London - report- In conclusion, we urge readers who should address issues, not personalities and should be concise and constructive in approach. Letters ing.” should be limited to 300 words. enjoy the antics of our DNGers to rest Tim Fleischer, Editor-in-Chief Marilyn Fleischer, Managing Editor We also remember when a very easy - they’re in fine fettle. We’ll continue [email protected] [email protected] brave Morrow battled toe-to-toe spying on these maladroits as they offer Ken Clapp, Political Commentary Chris McGregor, Staff Writer Stephanie Hood, Composition against Senator Joseph McCarthy (R- their peculiar perspectives on the wonder- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Wisconsin), a savage drunken dissem- ful world of politics. You know? bler! That’s -30- School emergencies September 21, 2006, SALADO Village Voice, Page 3A Protecting America from affordable Supt’s Corner meds by Dr. Robin Battershell FORUMFORUM One of the worst emergency. An Open Exchange of Ideas events that can happen In the event of an on- to a community is a site emergency, such as a crisis involving a child school fire, bomb threat, Jim or children. Throughout water leak, chemical spill Hightower last spring, Salado ISD, etc., Salado ISD students the Village of Salado, will be evacuated to the Isn’t it great to know Salado Fire & Police following areas. that our Homeland Secu- Departments, local • Thomas Arnold: rity officials are on the churches, and the Crisis Softball Field job to protect you and Response Team met to • Salado Intermediate me? Yessiree, they are develop an emergency plan School: Baseball Field. out there on our borders for our community and for • Salado High School: right now - protecting us our schools. Emergency Football Field. from getting cheaper drug plans are preventative Evacuations off of prices from Canada. measures in a sense. They the school premises It received practically help you to know what to would occur if there were no publicity, but last No- do when an emergency a rapidly moving grass vember, a Homeland occurs. In the event of a fire, chemical spill on tentacle called the U.S. crisis, EVERYONE in this I35, explosion, etc. We Customs and Border community must do their have timed what amount Protection agency quietly part. of time it would take to began confiscating mail- I am asking you to go load all of our students. ings of prescription drugs against instinct. Our first We would go to Holland that senior citizens and instinct as a parent is to or Academy ISD’s if we others in our country had go to our children. In the were forced to move east ordered from pharmacies event of an emergency, I or to Florence or Killeen in Canada. Are these dan- am asking you to follow ISD’s if we were forced Readers on TXU, tourism gerous drugs? Not at all. some guidelines for the to move west. Day care To the Editor: They’re the same medi- sake of your child(ren) centers would evacuate to On Sept. 13, I attended cines that doctors here and those of your friends the same areas. Your Voice a meeting on Sulphur prescribe - but they cost and neighbors. In an As soon as things are Wells Road with 30 other only half as much ... or emergency, some type(s) safe, the students will Letters to the Editor neighbors and members of less. That’s because the of emergency vehicles be allowed to go with the community, to confirm • I’m concerned about Salado, we have a United States is practi- will be required. Those their parents and to leave that the bulldozers are the health of my family. voice. Let’s hear it! cally the only country may be fire trucks, bomb on buses just as usual. indeed coming to town. It will be years before Sincerely, in the whole world that squads, or ambulances. Students absolutely may Yes, I’m talking about research determines the Kem Kyburz doesn’t stop the drug gi- Imagine what would not leave in their own the Texas Electric Utility effects of the strong EMF ants from price gouging, happen if 600 parents cars. (TXU) 345 KV transmis- fields. To the Editor: so shopping for the same tried to get their children If we need to go sion power line that has • Studies have shown I’m glad you challenged medicines outside the at the same time that these to a place within the been proposed for Salado that the property values us in your last week’s United States is a way for emergency vehicles were community and away and the surrounding area. within 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 mile of a article to think about ways consumers to avoid being attempting to get to the from the school, we will Did you know that the Power Line decreases as to promote tourism in ripped off. school. go to the Salado Civic Substation just north of much as 50%. our Village. But, George W’s border PLEASE follow the Center. town will be the starting • Once the transmission I have read the recent protection police are now simple guidelines below Lock downs may occur point to feed electricity to line is built, this becomes tourism consultant’s stepping in to ... well, to and trust the school to take in the event of a danger Austin and San Antonio, a preferred routing and report and agree with his protect the rip-off prices care of your child(ren). occurring on campus. If a not Salado or any of the additional land can be suggestions. However, of the drug giants, which 1. PLEASE do not rush lock down is required, all surrounding area? Did condemned for large I think one important get the bulk of their glo- to the school. doors will be locked, law you know that Salado will water / pipe lines, road tourism component is balprofits by gouging 2. DO go to the enforcement notified, all have absolutely NO ben- expansion and even more being overlooked. I American consumers. District’s website or the window coverings will be efit in having this line on electrical. believe our Village needs Perhaps you thought that television or radio stations pulled and students will our land except to benefit • Can you imagine what to expand our vision to our Homeland Security listed on the 2006-07 be moved away from all TXU with a profit? Well environmental impact a include “historic tourism.” Agency focuses on assur- school calendar for doors. Students will not ladies and gentlemen, I’m 200 to 300 foot wide path Our shops do bring many ing ... you know our se- further directions about be allowed to leave the here to let you know it not (near length of a football people here, as does curity. But, no, it’s busy what is going on and when room where they are at and only affects my family and field) would have on the Tablerock, the golf course, defending our borders and where you can pick up no visitor will be allowed our neighbors, but it does land and Salado Creek? the Stagecoach Inn and against fairly priced drugs your child(ren). inside the buildings until and will affect you here • How about the visual the B&B’s but I believe being delivered to heart 3. DO NOT call your law enforcement goes to in Salado. This line will images of a path of towers there’s a big market out patients, diabetes suffer- child(ren) on a cell phone. each room to notify them soon become the north with no trees? there still to be tapped. ers, and others. 4. DO NOT answer that it is safe. boundary of Salado! Salado, we need your We need to make The good news is that the cell phone if your Having been in this Ten years ago we help and voice. This a concerted effort to the public has rebelled, child(ren) call you. Cell community for a long moved to Salado because TXU Power Line needs promote what Salado is forcing both the House phones can trigger radio- time, I know how you of the small town atmo- to become a main topic of known for - it’s unique and Senate to pass an activated detonation all pull together in sphere and the ability to discussion in and around history. Dailywe have amendment prohibiting devices. emergencies. Please keep raise children in an envi- the coffee table, town folks who visit the border agents from seiz- 5. STUDENTS the information above. ronment similar to what I meetings, school func- Central Texas Museum, ing medicines imported WILL NOT BE Put it in your memory. It grew up in the Hill coun- tions, and in the local our historic cemeteries, from Canada. However, ALLOWED to leave in may save a child’s life. try. Salado still has that business community. Fletcher’s Book Store and the bad news is that the their own cars during the visual charm that other Take time to make a dif- other purveyors of history drug corporations are ma- towns envy. I’m letting ference. TXU has been seeking information about jor GOP campaign donors you in on a little secret, unresponsive to our ques- the people and past of and employ more Wash- this power line is coming tions and concerns. Our Salado. This weekend, ington lobbyists than there to town and when it does, only hope is through our I met a number of folks are members of Congress. the north side of Salado elected representatives. here who were taking So, the Bush White House will have the appearance Call the local office of the excellent driving tour and Republican congres- of an Industrial Zone. For the Honorable Troy Fraser recently produced by Pete sional leaders are gather- you folks on the north side (939-3562) and the Honor- Stebbins and the Salado ing behind closed doors of town, I would be con- able Dianne White Delisi Historical Society. They to kill this pro-consumer cerned and become more (774-9888) and let them were fascinated with the amendment, even though aware and vocal in keep- know that they should take people and places featured it has already passed in ing this power line from this Power line elsewhere. in this one hour tour of both the houses of Con- coming near you. Ask them why here in Salado’s historic past. gress. So what’s the big Salado and not down the I recommend that an To make your voice deal about another large Trans Texas Corridor? initiative be sponsored by heard in this fight, con- 345KV Power Transmis- Hurry, TXU will file with the Chamber or Tourism tact Americans for Health sion Line? the PUC in October. SEE LETTERS, PAGE 5A Care at 866-428-6837. Page 4A, SALADO Village Voice, September 21, 2006 Bureau Veritas Fee Schedule

to Village of Salado FROM PAGE 1A COMMERCIAL AND MULTI-FAMILY CONSTRUCTION PLAN Aldermen from several citizens, al- tract, the Village would REVIEW ONLY. INSPECTION FEE BELOW. ADD BOTH TO- dermen discussed the con- receive 40 percent of the tract with Bureau Veritas fees paid for inspections, GETHER FOR TOTAL BUILDING PERMIT FEE and instructed code en- while Bureau Veritas Valuation Fee forcement officer Bruno would received 60 per- $1-10,000 $50.00 Matarrazzo to contact as cent. $10,001-25,000 $64.80 for first $10,000 plus many sources as possible One citizen warned $5.01 for each additional $1,000 to consider other parties against using the building $25,001-50,000 $139.95 for first $25,000 plus to conduct inspections permitting process as “an $3.61 for each additional $1,000 and site review. additional revenue stream $50,001-100,000 $230.20 for first $50,000 plus The village will need for the village.” $2.50 for each additional $1,000 both inspections and site Alderman Michael $100,001-500,000 $355.20 for first $100,000 plus review to be contracted Cooper suggested doing $2.00 for each additional $1,000 because at the current away with the village’s $500,001-1,000,000 $1,155.20 for first $500,000 plus time Matarrazzo conducts portion of the fee. “That the inspections, splitting would make them more $1.70 for each additional $1,000 his time between code comparable with what $1,000,001 + up $2,005.20 for 1st $1,000,000 plus enforcement and police other cities are paying.” $1.13 for each additional $1,000 investigative work, and The board will SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL alderman Suzi Epps, a li- consider the fee struc- censed architect, conducts ture and contract with CONSTRUCTION PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION. site plan review. Bureau Veritas at its 6: COMMERCIAL & MULTI-FAMILY “The goal was to get 30 p.m. Sept. 21 meet- timely, professional in- ing. Aldermen will also CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION. spection and do it without formally adopt its 2006- Valuation Fee it being a loss to the vil- 07 budget, which can be Allen Mantanona $1-10,000 $76.92 lage,” Mayor Rick Ashe found on www.salado 213 Mill Creek Dr., $10,001-25,000 $99.69 for first $10,000 plus explained. villagevoice.com during Suite #120 $7.70 for each additional $1,000 Under the current con- the meeting. 947-5128 $25,001-50,000 $215.19 for first $25,000 plus $5.56 for each additional $1,000 FROM PAGE 1A $50,001-100,000 $354.19 for first $50,000 plus Signs $3.85 for each additional $1,000 that the village develop end of Main Street. $100,001-500,000 $546.19 for first $100,000 plus a “Gateway, Signage and In addition to gateway $3.08 for each additional $1,000 Wayfinding Plan.” This signs that create an $500,001-1,000,000 $1,778.69 for first $500,000 plus plan “will help visitors attractive, welcoming $2.62 for each additional $1,000 know where attractions entrance to the downtown $1,000,001 + up $3,088.69 for 1st $1,000,000 plus and amenities are located, areas, DDI suggests $1.74 for each additional $1,000 and it lets them know what significant improvements you have to offer.” to non-existent signage on “All tourism-related northbound access road signage,” the assesment south of Holland road. states, “should be “At the first decorative, fitting the intersection, there are no community’s ‘brand.’” signs telling you where DDI compliments the Salado is,” the report village’s gateway sign on states, “yet there are three the north end of town, roads the visitor can take. adding that the limestone A decorative wayfinding sign would benefit from sign is definitely needed additional landscaping at this intersection. around. “A similar sign A long range issue for needs to be placed at the the village will require southern end of Main a major effort to address Street in a setting that is individual retail signs, near the beginning of the which are sized for real downtown” to give pedestrians to read, “not a good first impression, motorists going 40 or DDI states. even 35 mph along Main However, the Street.” assessment is critical of “Even though many broken and ineffective of the retail signs are signs, including the positioned for motorists, gateway signs on the south the size, color and fonts do no lend themselves to easy reading,” DDI states in its report. “Larger, better- LOOKING TO designed signs placed so JOHN HALL motorists can read them Insurance and might be a solution.” Financial Services Agent ® CUT YOUR Before that can be F A R M E R S considered, the Village sign ordinance will have • Auto • Home • Life to be consulted to keep • Renters • Boats • RVs any new signs within the regulations of the • Business Insurance TAXES ordinance. 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September 21, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 5A FROM PAGE 1A Tucker; Parents Deanna Kim Neill Van Cura Schoolsame time,” Fields said. Christian and Socorro To view the latest high school Dr. Battershell added Ramos; business members PRIVATE MUSIC STUDIO that the plans add “one or plans click on Jim Reed, Dr. Sharon Pate, in Mill Creek • Salado two classrooms” to each www.saladovillagevoice.com Adrian or Myrna Carmona Dr. Van Cura is an experienced teacher of piano and content area: English, and Community Members voice with many years of teaching and performing experience. mathematics, science, Architectural fi rm trustees formally approved Penny and Grainger Esch, • B.M. -Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore social studies, fi ne arts, Fields and Associates and contracts with Fields and Dr. Ramon Carver and • M.A. - The University of Iowa vocational education. construction management Associates and Baird- Linda Griffi th. • Ed.D. - Baylor University In discussing the two fi rm Baird-Williams Con- Williams Construction Trustees also approved • Co-founder of the MUSIC IN SALADO series main alternatives that struction Managers were Management for the high the additional staff posi- architects presented Sept. seeking guidance for fur- school project. tions of a half-tme pre- oic For more o & V e Less ian on 18 (one calls for two gyms, ther preparing blueprints In other business during Kindergarten teacher and P s the other for a single gym), and bid documents, which the regular monthly school a Grand Central Station information call trustees digressed into will go out early next year. board meeting, trustees parprofessional for the 947-5592 debate about the agricul- Construction is expected approved 2006-07 dis- high school. In Mill Creek ture space and space for to begin in the spring, if trict objectives and goals the band hall. trustees are able to keep on recommended by the site- When one trustee said schedule. based decision making that students could use “It’s time to move down commitee. gymnasium space on the road,” Fields said, Those goals will be the current high school asking for direction from posted on the Salado or intermediate school the board. school district website: campus, another countered Trustees informally www.saladoisd.org. 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Letters FROM PAGE 3A Department to build We need to give as much a plan to promote attention to the potential ‘historic tourism.’ This of historic tourism as we should include the do to the importance of “Banking the way it was meant to be.” Salado Historic Society, retail shops attracting Tablerock, the B&B’s, folks to our Village. Our C.T.A.M., Stagecoach Inn, location on I-35 and the the Salado Village Voice, many amenities of Salado 6 month CD the Silver Spur, our arts should be a magnet to & writer’s organizations draw folks interested in and our local Library to our history from far and % establish new & better wide. ways to showcase the Sincerely, 6.00 fascinating history of Charlie Turnbo our Village. This could Salado, Texas result in a Tourism web $50,000 minimum. site featuring vignettes Letters to the editor about our past, an may be mailed to Salado Limited time only. expanded history & Village Voice, PO Box genealogy section in 587, Salado, TX 76571, 200 West Travis Holland, Texas 76534 our library, brochures emailed to news@salado & pamphlets promoting villagevoice.com or faxed www.firsthollandbank.com family reunions & history- to 254-947-9479. All minded organizations letters must be signed and meeting here, getting include a phone number Office 254-657-2528 Fax 254-657-8171 broader journalistic for verification. We do not coverage of the Salado publish unsigned letters. story and on and on. Page 6A, September 21, 2006, SALADO Village Voice For the best coverage of Salado sports subscribe to the Salado SPORTS Village Voice call 254-947-5321 SPORTS Salado has open week before district opener Eagles get thumped 42-15 #1 in Cruising, Nationwide Great Service BY TIM FLEISCHER Starts Before Your Cruise EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Relocation Bonus Offer Book any cruise to sail in 2007 and receive an entry for It’s a good thing Salado Free Balcony Stateroom on Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of has an open week this the Seas January 13, 2008. Sailing from Galveston to the Friday. The Eagles will Western Caribbean. need it to recover from the For Questions and Reservations: old-fashioned whooping Call Your Local Independent Cruise Specialist they took at the hands of the Hamilton Bulldogs at Sue Hahn, MCC home Sept. 15, losing 42- Salado 254-947-8090 15. Toll Free 888-680-7245 Hamilton pounded out 182 yards rushing on 40 email: [email protected] carries shared among 10 players who carried the ball at least once. No ball carrier, not eevn senior Philip Abdou, rushed for more than 72 yards or carried the ball more than eight times. Hamilton smashed out the ground game from the (PHOTO BY MARILYN FLEISCHER) wishbone with two huge Matt Fritsch tries to wrap up Hamilton quarterback Justin Bell while Eagles defend- fullbacks: Arthur Lopez, ers Justin Konzen (#11) and Tyler Wright (#24) close in. a 5’6” senior topping the scales at 285 lbs. and Jorden Lowe, who had out series, Hamilton drew line on 10 plays before Spencer Thomas, a 5’10” four catches for 157 yards. fi rst lood by driving just Stephen Quick dashed up 240 lb. senior. They com- While the Hamilton 11 yards in four plays. the middle, breaking two bined for 57 yards on nine offense had 353 yards of Abdou returned a 27 yard tackles to score with 42 touches but provided great total offense, Salado had punt 33 yards by following seconds left in the quarter. up-the-middle paths for the 227 yards of total offense, his wall of blockers to the The Bulldogs answered halfbacks and quarterback spread evenly between the right side to bring the ball by pushing 50 yards down Justin Bell. Abdou led all ground game (121 yards on to the Eagles’ 11 yard line. the fi eld on eight plays, rushers with 71 yards on 31 carries) and the passing On fourth down and one including Abdou’s 12 just six carries, the major- game (106 yards on 13 of to go from the Salado two yard touchdown run with ity of them coming on his 25 passing with three inter- yard line, Abdou followed 10:13 left in the half. The last carry, a 53-yard touch- ceptions). his big offensive line in for key play of the drive was down run with 8:25 left in Tanner Myers was the the fi rst score at 5:34 in the a 14 yard pass from Bell to the game to bring the fi nal favorite target of quarter- fi rst quarter. The PAT made Abdou on a fourth and 11 score to 42-15. backs Stephen Quicka nd it 7-0. fake punt giving the Bull- Surprising, the run- David Rosenau, who threw Salado answered on dogs a fresh set of downs crazy Bulldogs also threw to him fi ve times for 58 its next series after Tyler at the Salado 37 yard line. the ball, as Bell completed yards. Blake Newman was Wright returned the ensu- The PAT failed, giving fi ve of nine passes for 171 next with three catches for ing kick 18 yards to the Hamilton a 13-7 edge. yards on the night. 34 yards. Eagles’ 33 yard line. 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The Lady Eagle vol- sey Coffey had 12 digs. 25-21 and 25-14. ace. leyballers gave 12th-ranked “This loss was heart- Holz said the team fo- In sub-Varsity play, the TRENZE CRUISES Florence all it could handle breaking,” said Coach Bree cused on basics to pave the Salado JV defeated Jarrell Sept. 15, but ultimately fell Holz. “We played with in- way for the win. “Our goal 24-26, 25-17 and 25-13, just short of the upset, drop- tensity and heart, but the ball this match was to eliminated while the freshmen took care Salado, Texas ping a tough match by a final didn’t go where we needed it our unforced errors, and of business, winning 25-19, of 25-22, 22-25, 26-24, 21-25 to go in Game 5. We played that’s exactly what we did,” 25-19. (254) 913-1185 and 10-15. smart of offense, and our de- she commented. “We took Versus Florence, the JV In defeat, senior Molly fense never gave up on a ball. care of the ball on our side, fell by a final of 25-12, 22-25 FOR ALL YOUR Rooney established a new I was so proud of the way we and our hitters did a great job and 22-25, but the freshmen Salado school record with 17 played, and we have to have of adjusting to all the sets. came out on top, toughing CRUISE NEEDS! kills, while also recording 13 that intensity in every match This was the most balanced out a 25-23, 26-24 victory. digs and one ace. Sophomore if we want to take it to the we’ve played all season.” The two teams also par- Danielle Hazzard notched 15 next level.” Ingalsbe led the way with ticipated in a tournament in digs, another school record, The loss dropped the 17 assists, four kills and Manor. The freshmen won to go along with 13 kills, Lady Eagles to 10-9 overall, three digs, while Hazzard their part of the tournament, Salon 2484 three aces and a block. Se- and 1-3 in district play. had seven kills, six digs and defeating Del Valle, Giddings 3366 FM 2484 nior Larissa Ingalsbe also Prior to the loss to the two aces. Junior Kamylle and Lago Vista, respectively. set a school record, putting Florence, Salado took the Palomino had a nice game, The JV placed third, knock- Back to School Special together 36 assists in a los- court against Jarrell Sept. 12 putting together six kills, ing off Hays Lehmann, then ing effort. Ingalsbe also had and came away with the first five digs and a block, and falling to Manor and beating Haircuts $10 10 kills, four digs and three district victory of the season, junior Lauren Haire had five Hyde Park in the third place 947-3311 aces, while sophomore Lind- winning by a final of 25-14, kills, three blocks and one game. By Appointment Republican Women sponsor patriotic themed art contest for area students Salado Youth are children of Salado resi- The young artist’s the week of November invited to participate in dents are invited to enter name, age, phone and a elections. First and second a Patriotic Themed Art their patriotic themed art Salado address must be place winners will also Contest. Entries may be works. on the back, for return receive a monetary gift. received before the Oct. 20 The art works must be delivery or the art may be Winners will be listed in 881 N. Main St. deadline. Judging will be two dimensional, either picked up at the Salado the Salado Village Voice. Salado, Texas by Village Artist commit- water color, acrylic, mixed Village Artists Center The Salado Area Republican Women offer (254) 947-9993 tee. media, and collage. Sizes behind the Salado Civic Four age categories should be standard, 9 by Center. this opportunity for our Tues-Sat 10am-6pm youth to express their © 2006 Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc. include, Child: ages 6-8, 12, 12 by 16, or 16 by 20 Ribbons for first, Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios have been independently owned and operated since 1931. Child: 9-11, Youth ages inches and should have a second and third places patriotism, love and 12-14 and Youth: 15-18. mat around it, which could will be awarded and win- respect of America. For information, call Dorothy All��������������������������������������������������� Salado youth as well be construction paper or a ners will be displayed in Linda Rountree Pritchard, R.N. as children and grand- regular purchased mat. the Salado Library during Dentry, 947-4667. Registered Massage Therapist Therapeutic Massage Stress Management For Appointment, Call 947-HAND (4263)

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���� JV “Red” footballers move to 3-0 September 21, 2006, SALADO Village Voice, Page 9A The Salado JV “Red” Salado defense to close win of the year, downing in the second, when Trae Team improved to 3-0 within one point. Jared the Clifton JV by a 16-12 Liller connected with Johnnie’s Cleaners & Tailors on the season Sept. 14, Lutz, though, picked off final. Michaels on a 66-yard @ The Village Pharmacy surviving a hard-fought a Hamilton pass on the All of the offense in this pass and catch. Peralta defensive struggle versus two-point conversion to contest came in the first plunged into the endzone Don’t wait till it’s to late... Hamilton by a final of 7- preserve the Eagle lead. half. Bryan Reed helped for the successful two- 6. That wouldn’t be the set up Salado’s first score point conversion, and Alterations & Dry Cleaning In a game short on last big play from Lutz, by scooping up a Clifton Salado was able to hang offensive highlights, as he nabbed his second fumble and scampering on to its four-point lead No appointment necessary Salado put up seven points interception of the quarter 50 yards downfield. That through a scoreless second on alterations, complete in in the second quarter on Hamilton’s final pos- turnover set the stage for a half to earn the win. 2 to 4 days. thanks to a 12-yard Clay- session of the game, seal- 13-yard touchdown pass Standouts for the ton Whitmire touchdown ing the Salado win. from Norman to Peralta, Eagles include Liller and 778-2408 or 770-0355 score, keyed by a Sterling The undefeated Eagles which was followed by Michaels on the offensive Martin block, and a suc- will open district play a successful two-point side of the ball, and For- cessful PAT. Sept. 28 at home versus conversion run by Danny rest Culp and Clayton The score would re- Academy. Michaels. Weatherly. Village Pharmacy main 7-0 until late in the The Salado JV “White” The Eagles would use The JV “White” team of Salado fourth, when Hamilton Team picked up its first the passing game again will face Class 3A Lorena broke through a stingy Sept. 21. 213 Mill Creek, # 155 TILF gives scholarships to SHS graduates 947-3185 Texas Interscholastic He also participated in calculator applications at UIL State Academic Meet League Foundation has UIL one act play through- the 2005 and 2006 UIL and who have compiled an So much more than just a drug store. awarded scholarship to out his high school career. Academic State Meets. outstanding record of aca- four Salado High School He is the son of James and She also participated in demic and extracurricular graduations. Terry Boston. volleyball, track and field achievement. Garrett Askins re- Boston is attending and basketball throughout This year, the TILF ceived the David W. Doss Abilene Christian Univer- her high school career. awarded 391 new awards Memorial Scholarship sity, where he is studying She is attending Texas and will renew approxi- sponsored by Real to Reel political science. Tech University and plan- mately 230 award for a Offering tanning, aerobic & pilates Productions in the amount Katherine Marshall re- ning to major in architec- total of more than 600 of $1,000. ceived a Spalding Sports ture. scholarships for 2006-07 classes, and much more. Askins competed in Worldwide award in the with a value of more than She is the daughter of 805 N. Main St., Suite G poetry interpretation at amount of $1,000. The $1 million. Recipients Mark and Renee Mar- Mon. - Fri. 7 am - 8 pm • Sat. 8 am - Noon the 2004 and 2005 uIL Spalading Sports award shall. may attend any approved State Meets and one act was given to 40 students The TILF scholarships college or university in 254-947-5814 play at the 2006 meet. this year. are awarded to students Texas. He is the son of Gary and Marshall competed in who participated in the Jody Askins, of Salado. SALADO CHIROPRACTIC Askins is attending DR. SHIRLEY J. LYNCH Texas State University, (254) 947-BACK where he is studying act- (2225) ing. Mattress World off HK Dodgen Loop 363, next to Hancock Fabrics Massage Therapy Now Available Grant Boston received Walk-ins Welcome a TILF Diamond Anni- Eastman House, Simmons, versary Scholarship in the 213 Mill Creek Drive amount of $500, payable Sleeptronics, Futons, Bunkbeds, (Located in Salado Plaza) at $250 each semester of Daybed & Waterbed Supplies Mon - Wed - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. the first year. “We Guarantee the Tues & Thurs Closed Boston competed in Lowest Prices” literary criticism at the 2004, 2005 and 2006 UIL Academic State Meets, as well as headline writing, ready writing and editorial writing at the 2006 meet. 254-770-3325 • 2825 Thornton Lane • Temple

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Other results included: place—Danielle Danford; place sweepstakes trophy Bradshaw won the Top Humorous Interpretation: Novice Extemporaneous at the Hendrickson Texas Speaker Award for 2nd place—Dixie Speaking: 2nd Forensic Association debaters and has now Darling, 4th place— place—Royce Wiggins, 3rd place—Jordan Speech team members: (top row, l to r) Nathan (TFA) tournament in accumulated enough Crystal Schoellmann, 5th Svadlenak; Novice Poetry Peters, Tyler Cook, Magan Bradshaw, Crystal Pflugerville. Placing points to qualify for the place—Danielle Danford; Interpretation: 3rd place— Schoellmann; (bottom row, l to r) Josh Benolken, second was Westlake TFA state meet in March. Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate: 3rd place—Tyler Cheyenne Rojas; Novice Danielle Danford, Dixie Darling, and Lauren Culver. High School in Austin. First place trophies First place trophies in in novice individual Cook; Varsity Domestic Prose Interpretation: 4th place—Josh Benolken; Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate: 2nd place— Chance Hansen. Students advancing to the semifinal rounds include: Crystal Schoellmann in Varsity Prose Interpretation and Dramatic Interpretation; EXOTIC DESTINATIONS & HONEYMOON CO. Valerie Rangel, Taylor Reed, Samatha Sharp, and Kelsey WE HAVE A HOT SPOT FOR YOU THIS FALL. Gobin in International IGHTS IN ARADISE EDUCED ATES Extemporaneous FREE N P ! R R ! Speaking; and RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO Magan Bradshaw in Varsity Domestic FAIRMONT MAYAKOBA Extemporaneous DESIGNED AROUND A NETWORK OF CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERWAYS THAT Speaking. Texas Forensic GUESTS USE TO FERRY AROUND THE PROPERTY, THIS EXTRAVAGANT YET Association competition EARTHY RESORT ENCOMPASSES 45 ACRES WITHIN THE MASTER PLANED differs from University MAYAKOBA RESORT COMMUNITY. THE RIVIERA MAYA PROVIDES AND EXOTIC Interscholastic League (UIL) contests in that JUNGLE BACKDROP AND THE CARIBBEAN SEA STRETCHES OUT FROM students compete across THE PRIVATE BEACH. GUESTS EXPERIENCE A VACATION AS LUXURIOUS AS the board, regardless of their school’s conference EXPECTED FROM A FAIRMONT RESORT. division, such as 1A through 5A classification. PACKAGE INCLUDES Students must accumulate points in a variety of ROUND TRIP MIDWEEK AIR TO CANCUN, MEXICO tournaments throughout ROUND TRIP AIRPORT TRANSFER the fall and spring season ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NUMBER OF NIGHTS SELECTED to win a slot at the state tournament in March. HOTEL TAXES, TOURISM TAXES, AIR FUEL SURCHARGES This year’s TFA state meet EVERY 4TH NIGHT FREE will be held at Creekview High School in the Dallas BOOK BY 12/03/06 area. VALID FOR TRAVEL NOW - 12/20/06 The Salado speech, debate, and drama teams Salado School Menus $1265 P/P OUR SERVICES ARE FREE are coached by Tim Mon.- Fri., September 25 - 29 FROM HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL Cook, J.J. Jonas and Terri Robinson. Lunch Thomas Arnold Elementary Sept. 11: Corn Dogs (Hogie, Chef Salad), Ranch Style Beans, 254.247.1300 Carrot Sticks, Burger Salad, Applesauce, Milk Sept. 12: Chicken Spagetti (Hogie, Chef Salad), Peas, Rolls, Boy Scouts of America Fresh Fruit, Milk Sept. 13: Pizza-pepporoni (Hogie, Yogurt & Fruit Plate), Corn, Troop 115 of Salado Breadstick, Peaches, Milk. Introduces our annual popcorn sales campaign to help generate necessary funds for the 2006- Sept. 14: Nachos (Hogie, Chef Salad), Mixed Vegetables, Fresh 2007 scouting season. This includes a trip to Big Bend this winter and next year’s summer Fruit, Milk. camp. Sept .15 : Cheeseburger (Peanut Butter & Jelly, Chef Salad), Your patronage is greatly appreciated! Burger Salad, Oven Fries, Fruity Freeze, Milk. To order simply fill out the form below and mail to the address listed. Lunch Salado Intermediate & High Schools If you have a son interested in joining scouts or would like to volunteer to support your local Sept. 11: Beef & Bean Burrito, Corn Dogs, Tater Tots, Baked Potato, Spanish Rice, Green Beans, Peas troop. We meet each Monday night from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in our scout house behind the Salado Sept. 12: Fried Chicken, Hamburger, Frito Lay, Corn, Pine- First United Methodist Church on Royal. If you have questions, please contact Lyle Radebaugh apple, potato Wedges, Burger Salad, Peas, Rolls, Honey at 254-947-1897. Sept. 13: Pizza, CF Steak Sandwich, Roasted Red Potatoes, Troop 115 Popcorn Order Form Baked Potato, Burger Salad, Corn, Breadstick, Peaches Name: Phone: Sept. 14: Salisbury Steak, Nachos, Peas & Carrots, Garlic Address: Bread, Oven Fries, Burger Salad, Corn, Green Beans, Mixed Fruit Sept. 15: Hamburger, Chopped BBQ, Pinto Beans, Apple 5-way Chocolate Lover’s Tin Qty____ x $50 = ______Slices, Burger Salad, Oven Fries, Fruity Freeze Cheddar, Caramel & Chocolate Tin Qty____ x $40 = ______Every Day: Pizza Hut Peperoni Pizza, Chef Salad, Fresh Fruit, Choice of Milk, Tea Cheese Lovers Delight Qty____ x $30 = ______Breakfast Menu Both Campuses 15 Pack Kettle Corn Microwave Popcorn Qty____ x $16 = ______Sept. 11: Breakfast Pocket Sept. 12: Breakfast Pizza 24 oz. Tin Chocolatey Caramel Crunch Qty____ x $16 = ______Sept. 13: Biscuit, Sausage Patty Sept. 14: Bagel, Sausage 26 oz. Tin Caramel Corn with Almonds & Pecans Qty____ x $16 = ______Sept. 15: Breakfast on aSstick Every day: Assorted Dry Cereals, White Toast, Fresh Fruit, 15 Pack Unbelievable Butter Microwave Popcorn Qty____ x $15 = ______Juice, choice of Milk, Jelly 15 Pack Butter Lite Microwave Popcorn Qty____ x $15 = ______11 oz. Tin Caramel Corn with Peanuts Qty____ x $ 9 = ______Centrovision 2.5 lb Popping Corn Qty____ x $ 9 = ______CABLE TV SERVICE FOR CENTRAL TEXAS Totals ______773-1163 8 E. Barton • Temple Mail to: Troop 115 Popcorn, 1402 Old Mill Rd. Salado, TX 76571 Salado, Little River-Academy, Morgan’s Point, Moody, Rogers, Troy Please make checks out to : Troop 115 Delivery will be made after November 18th Shopping Map Salado illage uide Pages 6-7B Section B SaladoV Village Voice September 21, 2006 G 12 Pages Shopping, Dining, Overnight, Events Vintage auto show part of Auxiliary’s annual

Christmas in October event here Oct. 13-14In addition to the vin- Antique car collector retirement. car that you would like to Dr. Don Ellis will again He says that he enjoys display during the annual tage auto show, Etrulia’s participate in the vintage sharing his cars with all Christmas in October, of Salado will have a auto show on the grounds the travelers who pull off contact Carol Strong at vintage fashion show 11 of the Salado Civic center the highway and stop by 947-4385. a.m.-noon Oct. 14. during Christmas in Oc- his “City Garage” to look. tober, which will be held Many visitors tell Florals Oct. 13-14. him that they have been Western Decor Dr. Ellis built what is by when the doors were commonly referred to as closed, but add “Today, Metal Decor the “City Garage” on the I turned and came back east access road of I-35 in because the doors were Home Salado in 1991. He moved open!” Furnishings to Salado in 1988 and While he sells antique owned three antique cars and vintage cars from the Handcrafted Jewelry at that time: 1947 Lincoln “City Garage,” Dr. Ellis Continental Cab, 1936 says that it is an avocation, Fird 4-door, and a 1956 not a vocation for him. Shyenne’s of Salado Lincoln Continental Mark Dr. Ellis will not be the 110 Royal Street, Salado II. only car collector to show He purchased the neon his vehicles during Christ- Sunday-Friday: 10-5 “City Garage” sign from mas in October. Ron Har- Saturday: 10-6 the ex-mayor of Calvert in rison, owner of Ron’s Dr. Don Ellis in front of his “City Garage.” 1995. The sign had been Vintage Auto Restoration, 254-947-9215 on Calvert’s Main Street and garage. in the Army. He served and many private owners since 1936 when Dr. Ellis Dr. Ellis is a surgeon, with the Veteran’s Hos- of cars will show their hung it from his workshop who served several years pital in Temple until his vehicles on the grounds of the Salado Civic Center. If you own a vintage

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Showtimes Fri & Sat 7:30 pm www.saladosilverspur.com Sat & Sun 2 pm Picture Show Vaudeville 108 Royal Street • Salado The last weekend Stage 201 North Main in the old Guest-Sanford Granary Live Music of every month is & Fun for any age in Historic Downtown Salado available for private/public For Reservations, call 254-947-3456 events. Call for details 254-947-LADY (5239) Tickets also available at the Door Page 2B, SALADO Village Voice, September 21, 2006 Have a Salado event to list on this calendar? Email your information to: [email protected] or What’s happening Macbeth, under the stars, 7: call 254-947-5321, SEPTEMBER 22-24 Improved Health 947-3456. 30 p.m. each night. Tickets: or Salado Silver Spur The- Spokesperson, cover- SEPTEMBER 29 ater presents “Don’t Touch ing: “Improving Move- Salado Eagle foot- $10 for adults, $5 for child, fax to 254-947-9479. that Dial,” with live music ment and Posture and ball, district opener, student or military. Info: and Vaudeville-style enter- Increasing Strength versus Little River- 254-247-0220 or email tainment. Show times: 7:30 and Coordination,” Academy Bumblebees, [email protected]. p.m. Sept. 22 and 23 and 2 7-8 p.m. in the His- 7:30 p.m. in Academy. OCTOBER 10 Robertson's Hams p.m. Sept. 23 and 24. Tickets torical Room of the SEPTEMBER 30 Salado Garden Club & and info: 254-947-3456 or Salado Civic Center. Salado United meeting, 10 a.m. at the www.saladosilverspur.com. Free with a donation Methodist Church Salado Civic Center. Guest speaker: John Drumgoole, “Smoked” Meats & Beef Jerky SEPTEMBER 24 to the Salado Humane hosts a Scott & White • Country Sausages • Bacon Music in Salado concert Society. Info: Kevin at Blood Drive, 8 a.m.- TV Garden Show host. Free and open to the public. Info: • Sugar Cured Hams series, featuring guitarist youbewell@earthlink. noon at the church. net. Registration info: 254-947-3617. • Delicious Sandwiches Tony Morris and Friends, 4 p.m. in Allen Hall, behind SEPTEMBER 27 SUMC, 947-5482, or OCTOBER 11 (254) 947-5562 I-35, Exit 285 Salado the Inn at Salado. Admis- Salado Lions Club Scott & White, 724- Salado Lions Club sion: $20 for adults and $5 meeting, 11:30 a.m. 9780. meeting, 11:30 a.m. at for children. Seating is lim- at the Salado Civic OCTOBER 6 the Salado Civic Center. ited. A reception will follow. Center. Speaker: Ingrid Salado Masonic Speaker: Skip Blancet. Janelle’s Reservations and info: 947- Schunder, Director of Lodge Chili Supper, OCTOBER 12 5592 or www.musicinsalado. the Lone Star Lions Eye 5-7 p.m. at the Salado Christmas in October com. Bank. Intermediate School. Preview Party, 6:30-9 p.m. at the Salado Civic SEPTEMBER 25 SEPTEMBER 29-OCT. 1 Food to include chili, Salado Youth Fair Salado Silver Spur beans, dessert and Center. Food provided by Booster Club meeting, Theater hosts “Cap- coffee and tea. Adults: local restaurants. Tickets: 6 p.m. at the Salado Civic tured Rainbow,” a $5, children 10 and $15, available at the Civic Center. one-man musical by under admitted free. Center. Info: 947-8300. SEPTEMBER 26 Richard Paul Thomas. Proceeds to benefit OCTOBER 13-14 Thomas Arnold Elemen- Admission: $12 for Salado band programs. Annual Christmas in tary Open House and PTO adults ($8 matinee), $10 Salado band will October event, sponsored BBQ Dinner, 5-7 p.m. at the for seniors, students and play a 30 minute set by the Salado Chamber of school. military ($8 matinee), during the chili supper. Commerce Ladies Auxil- iary, on the grounds of the SEPTEMBER 26 $5 for children under Tickets available at the Salado Civic Center. Event Specializing in Health and Wellness 12. Showtimes: 7:30 door, from any Salado Mason, Salado Vil- will feature Christmas Antiques, Workshop for Mature p.m. Sept. 29 and 30, 2 lage Voice, Village shopping, entertainment, Floral Adults, with Kevin McCau- p.m. Oct. 1. Box office ley, Progressive Wellness opens one hour before Pharmacy or First State a bake sale, light refresh- Arrangements, Services and Dr. Ben Liles, show time. Info: 254- Bank. ments, a style show and a Custom Bedding, OCTOBER 6 vintage car show. Painted Furniture, Salado Eagle OCTOBER 13 Upholstery football, versus Jarrell Salado Eagle football, Salado Cougars, 7:30 p.m. in versus Rogers Eagles, 7:30 Salado. p.m. in Rogers. SALADO: Exit 286 off I-35, then go west on FM 2484 CTOBER OCTOBER 13-15 for 5.5 miles and turn onto Union Grove Lane O 6-8 Wed-Sat 10am-6 pm, Sun 1-5 pm 254 947-3584 Salado Silver Stone Carving Exhibi- WACO: 213 Mary in the Shops of River Square CIGARS Spur Theater pres- tion, sponsored by Public ents “Spook Easy,” Arts League of Salado a Halloween-themed (PALS), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each show featuring featur- day on Main Street. There will be at least five artists Premium Handmade Cigars, ing the silent movie classic “The Hunch- carving on Texas limestone Pipes, Men’s Gifts & Accessories back of Notre Dame,” blocks; finished pieces C.A.O. Cigar Event along with live musical will be juried Oct. 15 and September 30 accompaniment and awards will be presented. 1 - 5 pm entertainment. Show- Sculptures will be placed times: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6 within the Village of Sun.-Thurs. 11-5 Fri.-Sat. 11-8 Salado. 400 S. Main Street (254) 947-9177 and 7, and 2 p.m. Oct. Salado,����������������������������������������� Texas 76571 1-866-498-2447 7 and 8. Info: 947-3456 OCTOBER 13-15 or www.saladosilversp Salado Silver Spur ur.com. Theater presents “Spook OCTOBER 7-8 Easy,” a Halloween-themed � Audtions for show featuring featuring � Tablerock’s annual A the silent movie classic

� Christmas Carol pro- “The Hunchback of Notre duction, 3 p.m. both Dame,” along with live �� days. Info: 254-947- musical accompaniment �� 9205 or email harrycsw and entertainment. Show- �� [email protected]. times: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 and 14 and 2 p.m. Oct. 14 ��� OCTOBER 7, 14 AND 21 and 15. Info: 947-3456 or � Tablerock’s Annual www.saladosilverspur.com. Shakespeare Play, Now Open September 21, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 3B OCTOBER 27-29 car. Oct. 28, at 9 a.m., in the Village of Salado? All Texas Morgan the cars will gather at the Round-up at the Stage- Stagecoach before head- coach Inn. The Morgan ing out for a rally. On that available at the Salado CTOBER ilverspur.com. is a scarce British sports O 14 ISD Central Office or at CONTINUED ON 4B Salado Youth Fair OCTOBER 21 Century 21-Bill Bartlett. Boosters Annual Raffle Salado Area Republi- For more information call and Dinner at the Bell can Women Fine China 254-947-1958. County Expo Center. Luncheon, 11 a.m. at Grand prize: Club Car Stagecoach Inn Longhorn OCTOBER 25 Salado Lions Club Cart. Tickets: $100, with Room. Info: 254-947- Now Open meeting, 11:30 a.m. at mulligan tickets at $25. 3617. the Salado Civic Center. A dinner for two comes OCTOBER 21 Speaker: Pete Fredenburg, with the purchase of each Third Annual Cham- Head Football Coach at What A Girl Wants ticket, and many silent ber of Commerce Golf UMHB. auction items will be Tournament, 8 a.m. Crafts • Jewelry • Candles available. Funds support start at Mill Creek. Info: OCTOBER 27 Salado Eagle football, Antiques • Gifts, etc. Salado FFA, FCCLA and Salado Chamber, 254- versus Troy Trojans, 7:30 4-H. More details TBA. 947-5040. Vendor Spaces Available p.m. in Troy. OCTOBER 14 OCTOBER 21 771 Stagecoach Rd. Salado, TX 76571 Salado Art Gallery Salado Education OCTOBER 27 Music in Salado Night, 5-9 p.m. More Foundation Cattlemen’s concert series, fea- information TBA. Ball at Tenroc Ranch. 254-947-0140 turing The Miro CTOBER Evening will include O 14-15 Quartet, 7 p.m. at the St. Stephen’s Annual music from the Freddie Salado Silver Spur Fall Festival on the Fuller band, barbecue, Theater. Reservations grounds of the church. live and silent auctions and info: 947-5592 or 7 p.m. Oct. 14, outdoor and a casino. Tickets now www.musicinsalado.com. concert featuring national on sale for $75 per person, Salado Civic Center recording artist Curtis Designed to serve the Village of Salado Stephan, along with food and games. Admission to Also: the concert is $5. 11 a.m.- The Front Row 5 p.m. Oct. 15, barbecue (A Gallery of Shops) Bandstand - Gazebo dinner, live and silent Offering a Distinctive Variety Rental Rooms For: auction, games, bingo, Family/Class Reunions lotteria and more. Sun- Of Merchandise day’s admission is free. Located in Old Church Place Weddings - Wedding Receptions Community is invited. 230 N. Main Street Rehearsal Dinners OCTOBER 17 Business Meetings & Luncheons Teacup Tuesday meeting, 9:30 a.m. in 947-5831 Style Shows • Concerts the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church. 601 North Main Street Program: Marty Cassidy The Event Center at and Jill Shipman, giving a (254) 947-8300 talk and video about their Tenroc Ranch trip to Israel. Public is Elegant, Quiet, Rural Setting welcome. I-35 Exit 284 2 miles West on Thomas Arnold Rd OCTOBER 18 Mill Creek Commu- nity Association meet- ing, 5:30 p.m. at the Inn on the Creek. OCTOBER 20 Salado Eagle foot- ball, versus Lago Vista Vikings, 7:30 p.m. in Salado. Homecoming. The Sirena 4,000 sq. ft. OCTOBER 20-22 Blue Heron 5,000 sq. ft. Salado Silver Spur Catering Kitchen • Bar Area. Theater presents “Spook Private creekside wedding facilities Easy,” a Halloween- Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Site themed show featuring 512-947-9218 • www.Tenroc.com featuring the silent movie classic “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” along with live musical accom- It’s a Texas thing! paniment and entertain- 22” custom ment. Showtimes: 7:30 metal cut-outs. p.m. Oct. 20 and 21, and 2 Great for gifts. p.m. Oct. 21 and 22. Info: 947-3456 or www.salados

Christy’s Order yours at of Salado Ladies Boutique On IH-35 between exits 284 & 285 Christy Arner Salado, Texas GREGORY’S #3 Old Town Salado Salado Main at N. Pace Park P.O. Box 83 www.gregorysofsalado.com • (800) 473-5703 Salado, TX 76571 254-947-4479 254/947-0561 Page 4B, SALADO Village Voice, September 21, 2006 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FROM 3B afternoon the cars will be Speaker: Wallace Davis, p.m. Nov. 17 and 18 and 2 displayed at Stagecoach. writer and lecturer, past p.m. Nov. 18 and 19. Info: Public is invited to the president of Wayland 947-3456 or www.saladosi display. Baptist University. lverspur.com. OCTOBER 28-29 NOVEMBER 10 NOVEMBER 21 Tablerock’s Fright Salado Eagle football, Teacup Tuesday meet- Trail 7:30-10:30 p.m. regular season finale, ing, 9:30 a.m. in the Fel- both nights. Two trails to versus Rosebud-Lott lowship Hall of the First choose from. Concessions Cougars, 7:30 p.m. in Baptist Church. Program: available. Admission: $5 Salado. “The Glory of Christmas for adults, $3 for chil- NOVEMBER 10-12 in the Crystal Cathedral,” dren 12 and under. Info: Salado Silver Spur a video by Paul David 254-947-9205 or email Theater presents Dunn, presented by Lena [email protected]. “Circus Spur-cus” Haddock. Public is wel- NOVEMBER 3 featuring classic cinema come. Salado Eagle football, along with live musi- NOVEMBER 21 versus Florence Buffa- cal accompaniment and Salado Historical loes, 7:30 p.m. in Flor- Vaudeville-style enter- Society annual Gen- ence. tainment, with special eral Meeting and Chili NOVEMBER 3-5 guests from the circus Supper, 6:15 p.m. at the 2007 Salado Silver Spur world. Showtimes: 7:30 Salado Civic Center. All New Theater presents p.m. Nov. 10 and 11 and 2 DECEMBER 1, 2, 8 AND 9 “Circus Spur-cus” p.m. Nov. 11 and 12. Info: Tablerock Amphithe- Salado * Austin featuring classic cinema 947-3456 or www.saladosi ater’s Annual presenta- 1550 4X4 along with live musi- lverspur.com. tion of Charles Dickens’ IH35 Exit 285 cal accompaniment and NOVEMBER 15 Yuletide classic, A Salado Vaudeville-style enter- Mill Creek Commu- Christmas Carol, 7 p.m. tainment, with special nity Association meet- each night. Tickets avail- guests from the circus ing, 5:30 p.m. at the Inn able at the gate beginning world. Showtimes: 7:30 on the Creek. 6:30 p.m. Concessions p.m. Nov. 3 and 4, and 2 NOVEMBER 16 open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: p.m. Nov. 4 and 5. Info: Salado Chamber $5 for adults, $3 for chil- 947-3456 or www.saladosi of Commerce Ladies dren. Info: 254-947-9205 lverspur.com. Auxiliary meeting, 10 or www.tablerock.org. 254-947-4065 NOVEMBER 4 a.m. at the Salado Civic DECEMBER 1-3 Visit us @ Eleventh Annual Center. Hospitality at 9:30 Salado Historical Drive it Once and you’ll know! www.fairwaycarts.com Salado United Methodist a.m. Speaker: Charlotte Society’s Annual Christ- Church Garden Guild Douglas. mas Tour of Homes. Luncheon and Fashion NOVEMBER 17-19 More details TBA. Show, 12:30 p.m. at 650 Salado Silver Spur DECEMBER 1-3 & 8-10 Royal Street. Fashions by Theater presents Annual Salado Alice’s of Salado. Tickets: “Circus Spur-cus” Christmas Stroll event. $12 each. Info: SUMC featuring classic cinema More details TBA. church office, 254-947- along with live musi- DECEMBER 7-9 5482. cal accompaniment and 2006 Coach Smith #4 Rock Creek NOVEMBER 8 Vaudeville-style enter- Memorial Basketball Salado Lions Club tainment, with special Tournament, featuring Salado meeting, 11:30 a.m. at guests from the circus some of the finest high 947-3630 the Salado Civic Center. world. Showtimes: 7:30 school basketball teams in the state. More info TBA. Kitchenware, DECEMBER 12 including Bakeware, Pottery, Mill Creek Commu- Glassware, Gadgets and more Etrulia’s nity Association meeting • Unique Furniture “A Fine Resale Shop” and Christmas Dinner at Mill Creek Restaurant. • Garden & Yard Decor Women’s Clothing • Accessories 6 p.m. happy hour, 7 p.m. • Table Linens & Accessories All Sizes & Styles dinner. • All natural aromatic Caldrea DECEMBER 13 exclusive fragrances Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Salado Lions Club pampered cleaning Christmas Lunch, with members and spouses. Michelle Ellis 881 N. Main 254-947-0504 Across from Subway Belton High School Madrigals will provide a holiday musical program. DECEMBER 14 Salado Chamber Subscribe Today of Commerce Ladies IRON GARDEN Auxiliary President’s To receive one year (52 issues) of the Outdoor Showroom in Historic Salado Coffee, 9:30 a.m. at the Salado Civic Center. Gazebos Pottery & Wrought Iron Salado Village Voice, send $26 check at Yesteryear Prices DECEMBER 18 Arches Music in Salado or money order to Salado Village annual Members’ Planters Christmas Concert, at Voice, PO Box 587, Salado, TX 76571 Baker’s Racks the home of John and Texas Stars Barbara Robertson, in Salado. More info TBA. with form. Benches 2007 Pot Racks FEBRUARY 2-3 Beethoven Festival, Deco Wall Art presented by Music in Name: Chimneas Salado, at the Silver Pottery Spur Theater. Feb. 2, 7 p.m. concert featuring Address: the vocal and chamber music of Beethoven, with City: baritone John Van Cura, soprano Carole Meyer State: Zip: Willingham, pianist Kim 405 N. Main St. Van Cura and strings. Salado, TX Feb. 3 noon luncheon and Phone: (254)368.1928 lecture, with the Interna- tional Piano Duo and Dr. Robin Wallace. September 21, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 5B

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24. Accents of Salado 254/947-5908 S 3. SHOPS AT THE STAGECOACH 44. Salado Haus 254/947-1868 S 25. Leigh’s Necessities Salado Cigars 254/947-9177 S 45. Sweet Dreams 254/947-9200 S and Floral Creations 254/947-0128 S, $ 4. Stagecoach Inn 254/947-5111 D,L 48. A Touch of Heaven 254/947-5543 $ 26. CREEKSIDE CENTER 5. Stone Creek Settlements 254/947-9099 L 254/535-6676 Prellop Fine Art Gallery 254/947-3930 S 888/777-8844 49. Roy T’s Old Salado Bakery 254/947-7181 D Susan Marie’s 254/947-5239 S 6. Central Texas Area Museum 254/947-5232 E 50. Farmers Insurance 254/947-0995 $ 30. First Baptist Church 254/947-5465 C 8. SHADY VILLA Zbranek Agency 31. Salado Mansion 254/947-5157 D Gregory’s 254/947-5703 S Salado Fire Department 254/947-8961 CV 32. THE VERANDA Sweet Nut Things 254/947-8088 S 51. Salado Church of Christ 254/947-5241 CV First Texas Brokerage 254/947-5577 $ 10. Shyenne’s of Salado 254/947-9215 S 33. First State Bank 254/947-5852 $ 11. Tablerock Amphitheatre 254/947-9205 E ROCK CREEK 34. FIRST CENTRE at 40 N. Main 13. Salado United Methodist Church 254/947-5482 C 53. Splendors of Salado 254/947-3630 S Alice’s 254/947-9000 S 14. Royal Street Provision 254/947-3350 L 54. Charlotte’s of Salado 254/947-0240 S First Community Title 254/947-8480 $ Country Inn 35. Salado Masonic Lodge #296 CV (3.5 miles east on Royal) 56. OLD CHURCH PLACE 36. Christy’s of Salado 254/947-0561 S The Front Row Emporium 254/947-5831 S 37. Inn at Salado 254/947-0027 L 16. The Baines House B&B 254/947-5260 L 57. THE COLONY 38. SALADO SQUARE 17. Inn on the Creek B&B 254/947-5554 D,L Griffith Fine Art 254/947-3177 S Browning’s Courtyard Cafe 254/947-8666 D CELEBRATION CENTER 60 The Iron Gardens 254/368-1928 S Carden’s 254/947-0300 S 18. Botangles 254/947-4747 $ Linda Rountree Pritchard 254/947-4263 P Old Salado Springs Celebration 61. SALADO CIVIC SQUARE Main Street Place 254/947-9908 S Center and Retreat 254/947-5933 $ Joe Read State Farm Agency 254/947-3599 $ 39. The Range at the Barton House 254/947-3828 D 19. Old Salado Springs Properties by Larry Sands 254/947-5580 $ 40. Family Dentistry 254/947-5242 P Guest Lodging 254/947-5933 L Uncommon Grounds Cafe 254/947-3354 D Dr. Douglas B. Willingham 20. Springhouse Antiques 254-947-0747 S 42. Mud Pies Pottery 254/947-0281 S 22. Salado Silver Spur Theatre 254/947-3456 E 65. The Village of Salado 254/947-5060 CV ��� ����� �� September 21, 2006, SALADO Village Voice, Page 7B ���� �� �� ����� ��� �� ���������

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Cowboys Bar-B-Q BY PATRICIA LAWSHE BARTON Revival style plantation Sterling Robertson and, as Convention in 1875. Exit 285 • 1300 Robertson RD SALADO HISTORICAL SOCIETY home that still stands and such, was in Texas in the These time-consuming is still home to members 1830’s. After the move activities plus three The fi rst “First Lady” of his family, his fi rst here, he donated land for years away during the Slow Cooking. . . of Salado was the wife died leaving one both the Salado Cemetery Civil War on the staff wife of our Village’s small son. in 1852 and the West of General Hugh E. Fast Service Founder, Colonel E.S.C. Mary Elizabeth Salado Cemetery in the McCullough meant that Robertson. She was Robertson was the 1870’s for the use of his Mrs. Robertson was left Brisket • Sausage • Turkey Mary Elizabeth Dickey mother of 11 children newly freed slaves, and, at home to oversee the Ham • Chicken • Pork Tenderloin Robertson, his second and, of course, she cared, of course, he donated 100 operation of the farm Pork Ribs • Veggies... wife. Before Colonel too, for her stepson. In acres of land at Salado and to rear the children addition, her mother, Springs for our town and by herself for long Catering, Take Out or Dine In Robertson decided to move to Salado and build Sophia Lynch, was part the college. Even though periods. Her home was 254-947-5700 the wonderful big Greek of the household so his generosity gave us also a social center. Mrs. their large house was a our two community Robertson was indeed blessing. They lived in cemeteries, the Robertson a very busy lady. Their the Willingham Cabin family chose to be buried home is honored with a e where the motel offi ce in their family cemetery 1936 Texas Centennial e e at Stagecoach Inn now behind their house. Marker and is listed on stands while their home Colonel Robertson the National Register of was built. How very served in a number of Historic Places. Free Karaoke glad the family must have important positions in the This is the fi rst in a been when their home years he and his family series of articles adapted at Old Mill Pizza was completed! lived in Salado. He was from Pat Barton’s Teacup e Colonel Robertson had a County Judge here in Tuesday presentation on 1st and 3rd already led an interesting Bell County, a delegate to the Early Families of 213 Mill Creek Dr. #200 and full life before the the Secession Convention Salado. Salado, TX 76571 ee move to Salado. 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254-947-8088 (C) 2006 KING FEATURES SYND., www.sweetnutthings.com INC. September 21, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 11B Don’t be scared - you can make Halloween costumes (ARA) - If the words tume, or maybe a prin- Here are some costume cats. Top with a conical “Mom, can you make my cess (with the addition of ideas that combine pieces hat and a magic wand costume this year?” strike a poufy skirt) or a fairy you may have in the dress- made from cardboard and terror in your heart, never (add wings to the prin- up box with a little creative tinfoil. fear. You can make a great cess outfit). If you need sewing for a fabulous end For the cape, cut fabric costume that your child to start from scratch, result. to the desired length plus will love even if you have look for a simple pattern. * Happening hippie - one inch for hem. Hem little sewing experience If you haven’t followed This favorite never goes out the sides and both ends. (and even less time). a pattern in a while, the of style, and it is an easy Gather one end until it Making a Halloween fewer pieces you need to costume to put together. is approximately eight to costume doesn’t require deal with, the better. Start with a pair of jeans, 10 inches across. Cen- professional sewing skills. The right equipment top them with a tie-dye ter a 36-inch length of If you can stitch a straight makes whipping up a shirt and add a fringed vest. one-inch ribbon over the line with your sewing ma- costume easier, too. Ber- Extra touches, like a long, gathered edge and stitch chine, you’re in business. nina recently introduced straight wig and granny in place along the edges, And since costumes are a new machine that helps glasses complete the look. turning the ends under. for short-term use, don’t make sewing simpler. Make the outfit your own On the underside of the fret over perfection - you The bernette for Ber- by embellishing the jeans gathers, stitch a length of can hem your costume nina is a user-friendly with embroidery, crystals hook-and-loop tape. Sew with fusible interfacing in machine that features or liquid embroidery pens. the opposite part of the a pinch, for example. Let outstanding performance If you don’t have a fringed tape to the back center With the right guidance, the words “Mom, will you your imagination run wild at an affordable price. vest left over from the ‘60s, neckline of a T-shirt or make my Halloween costume” can no longer strike and take advantage of all Simple operation and it’s easy to add fringe from sweatshirt. To wear, attach fear in the hearts of busy mothers. the novelty fabrics, trims variable stitch width the fabric store. the cape to the hook-and- in the basement for this (beauty pageant outfit, and embellishments that ensure sewing satisfac- * Wild wizard - Another loop tape at the back of costume. Both girls and dress for Barbie, design for are available at this time tion. Optional features perennial favorite, and al- the shirt, then tie the ends boys can go wild with this dog and owner) and make of year. like an automatic needle most as easy as the hippie. of the ribbon in a bow in option, from long hair to it your own. Or simply put You can save time by threader, LCD, slide A dark pair of pants and front. The hook-and-loop makeup to fake tattoos together the wackiest outfit starting with clothes from speed control and a one- dark turtleneck are the ba- tape supports the weight and piercings. Grab an you can think of, and when your closet or the local step buttonhole maker sis for this costume. Then of the cape. old pair of jeans to glam someone asks you what thrift store. For example, let even the occasional just add a simple cape made * Rowdy rock star up with embroidery and you are, tell them you’re a leotard can be the begin- seamstress sew like a from fabric with glittering - Dig out that electric gui- sparkles for her or to cut a Project Runway model. ning of a ballerina cos- pro. stars and moons or black tar that’s gathering dust holes in for him. Fray Adults might want to steal jeans by dampening area this idea for their own Drs. Quirk honored by Thoroughbred Assoc. around the cut and put- grown-up costume parties. ting the jeans through the For an easy to make dryer several times. Halloween bag or for more * Project Runway easy sewing tips, and to see Locals named breeders of year experiment - One of the the entire line of bernette Drs. Ken and Linda steeper graded stakes most popular shows on for Bernina machines, visit Quirk, who own and company in Louisiana television is a great cos- www.berninausa.com. operate Q6 Ranch in and California before tume idea, too. You could Salado, Texas, received winning his biggest race use one of the themes COURTESY OF ARA CONTENT the 2005 Texas Breeder to date on June 17 in featured on the show of the Year award from the Grade 2, $250,000 the Thoroughbred Californian Stakes at Owners and Breeders Hollywood Park. The Salado Mansion Association on Sept. 8 Ken Quirk hopes that In The Historic Tyler House Built 1857 in Lexington, Kentucky. the success of Dixie The Quirks were Meister will lead to Homemade Mexican Food honored, along with the increased interest in Tuesday - Buy one entree get one free leading breeders in other the stallion services of $13.95 or less states, during the TOBA Holzmeister. Wednesday - Ladies Night National Awards Dinner “I think this will at Vinery Farm. draw more attention Thursday - Kids Meals 99¢ The Quirks, who to those foals that are 12 & under, must be are both practicing already out there on the accompanied by adult veterinarians, bred Dixie ground,” Quirk said. Sodas 99¢ w/purchase of meal Meister, the top Texas- “It’s pretty clear that he bred Thoroughbred can get versatility in his earner of 2005 and also offspring in the sense the state’s Champion that they seem to be Catering three-year-old Colt/ able to sprint effectively for any occasion, Gelding. Dixie Meister is and also go a distance of by Holzmeister, a stallion any size group, ground. There are not a large or small! who stands at the Quirks’ lot of Texas-bred horses PHOTO COURTESY OF TEXAS THOROUGHBRED ASSOCIATION. Q6 Ranch, and is out of that are competitive at Dr. Ken Quirk (right) accepts Dixie Meister’s Texas the Dixieland Band mare (1 1/8 miles) in stakes Champion 3-Year-Old Colt/Gelding award from Texas Dixity Do Dah. His company, not to mention Thoroughbred Association Director Dr. Gearald Farris. 128 S. Main Salado, TX career picked up steam graded stakes company, Quirk bred Dixie Meister with his wife, Linda, at their in 2005 when he won so I think the fact that Q6 Ranch in Salado. Dixie Meister won the $100,000 947-5157 two six-figure stakes, he can do that should be Star of Texas Stakes on November 19, 2005, at Sam www.saladomansion.com the $125,000 Jim’s Orbit appealing to breeders Houston Race Park. division of the Texas here.” Stallion Stakes and the Q6 Ranch is a full $100,000 Star of Texas service Thoroughbred Stakes, both at Sam breeding operation Something for everyone Houston Race Park in that offers boarding Houston. Dixie Meister facilities, sales also collected a second representation and in the $125,000 Stymie bloodstock consulting. division of the Texas The farm, one of the Stallion Stakes and a largest breeding centers third in the $40,000 Fort in the state of Texas, Bend County Stakes. All is home to stallions told, the gelding earned Connecting Terms, $173,850 for a sparkling Desert Darby, Dixieland 3-year-old campaign. Heat, Excellent In 2006, Dixie Secret, Hollycombe, Pace Park Dr. Meister kept improving. Littleexpectations, Salado, Texas The now four-year- Once a Sailor and old gelding tackled Sudden Storm. 254 947-0128 Page 12B SALADO Village Voice, September 21, 2006

No. 5 Salado Square On the Courtyard Main Street • Salado Big Lake is twin city (254) 947-0300 email: [email protected] Debra Riggs is the of- One famous Mom in Big Featuring A Wonderful Selection For You... ficial keeper of the twin Lake is Marilyn Mc- • Midwest of Cannon Falls • Collectible Porcelain Boxes registry in Big Lake, a by Reavy Nolen. She gave • Caspari Notes • Napkins and Plates city of some 2,800 people birth to her twins at the • Home Decor • Cards for ALL Occasions in Reagan County. The age of 56. Twins are born • Giftwrap, Books, Religious Gifts Tumbleweed • Candles and more! small town needs such in Big Lake nearly every Mon - Sat 10-5 • Sun 12-5 a person to handle all the year. news about its twins, since Smith “Our new postmaster is Big Lake has a number of a twin. One of our coach- them. In fact, it is way out es’ wives came up to me were named Adam and of proportion when you keeps the registry up to at church one day and said Eve. The George twins compare it to numbers of date. ‘I think someone told me were born on 7-7-77. Five twins in other communi- “Our oldest set of twins to tell you I’m a twin.’ “ students of the 1953 Fu- ties. in the registry is the Colter Debra started keep- “All that is gold does not glitter; ture Homemakers Club “People move to town twins, who were born in ing the registry 18 years not all those that wander are lost.” of Reagan County High and they either have twins 1889. Our oldest current ago when her twins were School had twins. I was J. R. R. Tolkien after they get here or they residents are the Wilburn born. Sharon Farmer able to track them all bring twins with them or sisters who were born Jones, who now lives in down and get information they let us know that they in 1925. They married Midland, started the twin about them. One or two are a twin,” says Debra. brothers. They’re both registry in 1987. She has of them went on to have Big Lake has 129 sets widowed now, but still ac- twin grandsons born in twins of their own.” of twins in the registry tive in our community. “ Greenwood in 2005. It is not unusual to have that dates back to 1889. At one time, Big Lake People in Big Lake two or three sets of twins “Currently there are 17 had two sets of twins can’t explain why there in each grade level in Big sets of adults with one or named Hamilton who are so many twins there. Lake schools, which have both twins living in the were not related. They Must be that rare and spe- a total enrollment of less community and we have were next-door neighbors. cial Big Lake water. than a thousand students. 15 sets of twin children in “The mothers of the residence. “ Moore twins, the Vet- Tony Morris headlines The registry is in a ter twins and the Rogers huge notebook filled twins were all in pre- Music in Salado concert Music in Salado will violin with a private with newspaper articles, school together in 1971. present Tony Morris and encore performance for photos, accomplishments The Ramirez twins were Friends, 4 p.m. Sept. 24 at members of Congress and and activities of Big Lake born on Thanksgiving the Allen Hall behind The other visiting dignitaries. twins. It also contains Day. My twins are the Inn at Salado. Admission The third White House one set of quadruplets and only adopted set of twins This is furniture for us right now is $20 for adults and $5 for performance by “Tony one set of triplets, (Debra’s in town that we know We’re saving the fancy stuff for later students. There is limited Morris and Friends” backdoor neighbors). She about. The Anaya twins seating and reservations included a performance 254-947-9908 should be mailed to: for the Diplomatic #8 Salado Square Salado Texas 76571 Music in Salado, PO Box Corps of the U.S. State www.mainstreetplace.com 1235, Salado, 76571. A Department. reception will follow the Morris is an advocate concert. of music for the classical Fine Antiques & Morris is heard each guitar and actively seeks week by radio listeners of to expand its repertory by Architectural Salvage over 200 stations across commissioning new works, “A bit of whimsy, the United States, and and by seeking lost or world-wide via internet forgotten important works a touch of elegance” broadcasts as the host of of the past. Composers the Classical Guitar Alive! including Jorge Morel program. (Argentina), Kaare Norge In conjunction with his (Denmark), and Russell international broadcast Sarre (Australia) have career, he performs dedicated works to him, as a solo guitarist and and he has performed chamber musician. He the world premieres of is regularly invited to newly-discovered works (254) 947-5933 perform at the White including “Aria” for House in Washington, oboe, guitar, and cello by 861 N. Main • Salado D.C. with Renata Green, one of the leading 20th #8 Rock Creek flute; James Fenner and Century guitar composers, (just a few steps off Main) (Across from Subway) and Jennifer Bourianoff, Mario Castelnuovo- Salado, TX 76571 Tedesco (1895-1968), and (254) 947-0240 “Guitare” by the famed charlottesofsalado.com Les Six French composer Germaine Tailleferre The Arts and Crafts Collection (1892-1983). The Salado Sawmill, an artisan’s He received his Master workshop and gallery, has created of Music degree from the a line of custom furniture in the University of Texas at Arts and Crafts tradition. With crisp, clean lines, the simple elegance Austin in 1993, and his of mission-style furnishings is Bachelor of Music degree designed to show off the skill of from the University of the artisan. While the style of these South Carolina in 1990. pieces reflects the early 1900s, it In August of 2006, he demonstrates a flair for the dramat- joined the faculty of Texas ic through the use of burl, bird’s eye and quarter-sawn lumber. Picture Lutheran University as here is the side table in the Arts guitar instructor. and Crafts Collection. This piece is He is also the Executive made from quarter-sawn White Oak Director of the Friends of to meet the needs of the customer. Classical Guitar Alive, Master Craftsman Robert Pascoe makes these pieces at the Salado Saw- mill, allowing the customer to specify the dimensions, wood type, color and a non-profit 501(c)(3) hardware. Because Pascoe works the project from design through build organization whose and finish, you are assured quality at every step. Just bring in a picture mission is to promote or sketch of something that you’re interested in and Pascoe will guide you and advance the love of through the design process. Pascoe has several other lines, including the classical music. Texas Tycoon and General Store collections. For more information The Salado Sawmill, a division of XtraWorX, LLC, is located at 409 Salado Plaza Drive, at the entrance to Mill Creek in Salado. contact Music in Salado at Call Bob at 254-947-0137 or visit www.saladosawmill.com. 947-5592. Real Estate Salado Services For Sale Jobs Classifieds Section C SaladoMarketplace Village Voice Marketplace Classifieds September 21, 2006

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$249,700: 3416 Chisholm Trail, Salado. $289,900: 117 Salado Creek Place, $299,500: 8901 Brewer Lane, Salado. $425,000: 1194 Hidden Springs, Salado. Great floor plan. Private wing with 4th Salado. 3 BR/2.5 BA, game room, in Two-story 4 BR/3.5 BA rock house on 10 4 BR/3 BA with tri-colored limestone, bedroom and 3rd bath are handicap ac- great location. Hardwood floors. acres. Pool, barns, sheds. cedar accents and metal roof. Sits on cessible. 2.99 acres.

Residential Listings 2716 Winner’s Circle, Salado $ 324,700 2802 FM 3117, Temple $ 80,000 200 Carriage House, Salado $ 339,700 611 Harper St., Holland $ 115,000 730 McKay Lane, Salado $ 374,900 11213 Oak Tree, Salado $ 139,700 608 Whispering Oaks, Salado $ 385,700 124 Prairie Lane, Salado $ 152,700 2743 Hester Way, Salado $ 386,900 11222 Salado Hts., Salado $ 154,900 1194 Hidden Springs Dr., Salado $ 425,000 337 Meadow Valley Loop, Jarrell $ 155,000 12261 Blackberry Rd., Belton $ 995,000 918 N. Ridge, Salado $ 158,800 Lots & Homesites 3901 Chisholm Tr. #12, Salado $ 169,900 5.24 acres Salado Creek $ 279,500 825 Park Dr., Salado $ 177,000 5 acres, Hidden Springs, Indian Pass $ 65,500 335 College Hill, Salado $ 189,000 4 ac, Burgess Rd, Little River $ 50,000 605 Spring Ct., Belton $ 211,900 Lot 15, Eagle Rock Ranch $ 59,500 1425 Bishop Dr., Salado $ 219,000 Mill Creek Lots: Only a FEW Golf Course lots left!! 616 Spring Ct., Belton $ 221,500 Mill Creek Springs I: .81 ac. Large trees $ 68,000 499 Cottontail Tr., Temple - 29 acs. $ 229,000 Mill Creek Springs III: Only two lots left $ 45,000 $48,000 380 Salado Creek Rd., Salado $ 229,000 Mill Creek Springs IV $ 29,000 and up 1104 S. Ridge, Salado $ 229,000 Mill Creek Springs V: Just released 1221 Yellow Rose, Salado $ 232,500 Views, trees, park & more $ 38,000 and up 115 Tallwood Circle, Salado $ 238,700 1014 Arrowhead, Mill Creek, Salado $ 55,000 4401 Solana Ranch Rd., Salado $ 239,700

1236 Crystal Springs, Salado $ 247,500 Unimproved Properties 1635 Hidden Springs, Salado $ 249,000 9.1 acres: I-35 at Salado, long road frontage. 3416 Chisholm Trail, Salado $ 249,700 27 acres: NW of Temple airport, Hwy 317, nice homesite, good location. 2010 Old Mill Rd., Salado $ 259,000 40 acres: East of Bartlett on FM 487. Will divide. 1610 Chaparral, Salado $ 259,900 53.71 acres: Commercial property on I-35. Across from Expo Center. 1003 Heritage Lane, Belton $ 272,000 64 acres: Near Temple, live creek, woods, owner finance, will divide. 109 Salado Creek Place, Salado $ 274,900 64 acres: Near Academy, Hwy 95, very scenic woods, good road & water. 117 Salado Creek Place, Salado $ 289.900 75 acres: South of Salado, good road frontage, lovely views. 513 Royal View, Salado $ 299,000 105 acres: Very scenic, ponds, well improved, near Salado. 8901 Brewer Lane, Salado $ 299,500 151 acres: 5 miles S. of Salado, excellent location and view. All or part. 4601 FM 2843, Salado $ 300,000

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ANNA LOU RANEY MIKE BOWLES Broker/Realtor Realtor 254-913-1215 254-913-0469

1910 Old Mill Rd. #4 5055 Elm Grove Rd. NEW Listing: Rare opportunity to own Beautiful 30.03 acre Belton property a townhouse with views of golf course that borders the Lampasas River. and Salado Creek. Close to pro shop, Huge hybrid and native pecan trees. this beautiful home has a formal dining Well-maintained home with large living room and large living area with gor- room, dining room with hardwoods, geous hardwood floors, a wood burning den, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. fireplace and lots of windows. There Amenities include greenhouse, hay are three bedrooms and 2-1/2 BAs, barn, equip shed, 6 traps and decks. kitchen with granite countertops, new Must see! $620,000 appliances and tile floor, plus a two-car garage. You will love this one. $265,000.

1209 Old Mill Road 515 Indian Trail Great location in Mill Creek. Custom- Gorgeous stone home, landscaped built, one owner home in need of up- with two-tiered pond in backyard. dating. Nice floor plan with large great Large rooms throughout. Two great room, three bedrooms, two-and-a-half rooms, two fireplaces, plus separate baths, large study with built-ins. Lots formals, library. Four bedrooms and of storage. Pretty, private backyard. unbelievable storage. Approxi- $215,000. Priced reduced to $199,900. mately 5,000 sq. ft. $499,000.

1 Jones Circle 4971 FM 2843 Expansive views of Mill Creek 2 Beautiful, well designed home. Located on a Golf Course #6. Large covered patio curved drive lined with large native trees. Open, complete with fountain and grill. This bright and airy with an abundance of windows, beautiful home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 this home offers approx. 4569 sq. ft. of luxuri- and a half baths, great room approx. ous living space. There are 3 bedrooms, two 27’x20’ with a WBFP, formal dining, and a half baths, two studies, exercise room, huge great room, gourmet kitchen with granite and an oversized garage. Over 3,000 counters and a garage with a bath and lots of sq ft of luxury living. $369,000. storage! $660,000. Mill Creek Homesites Premier Half-Acre Lots in re- stricted Mill Creek Golf Course subdivision. For information about purchasing a lot or building your dream home call: Underground utilities, ready for Chris Alexander, Builder custom homes with only 2,000 sq. ft minimum. 254-947-5369 4606 Chestnut Road, Temple Eagle Rock Ranch Estates Located on a corner lot with beautiful Exclusive Country Living trees. This well maintained home has 1801 Kevlin Trail 254-702-6959 O 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a large family 1901 Kevlin Trail Wooded Estate Lots 2.5 to 3.5 Acres [email protected] room with WBFP, Formal Living and O Underground Electric Dining room plus a 2 car garage. Lush 1900 Kevlin Trail O 3 Miles West of I-35 on FM 2843 landscaping with a rose garden and O 5 Minutes from Downtown Salado fully sprinkled. $172,500. 1808 Kevlin Trail O Quality Restrictions O Salado Schools

Office/Retail Space for Lease. Located in Award-winning builder for Builder’s Choice Salado’s Historic District. Will remodel to fit Best Kitchen your business requirements. Call Mike Bowles Best Bath Best Interior Decor at 254-913-0469 or Allan Price, 254-913-1078 Best Craftsmanship SALADO Village Voice, September 21, 2006, Page 5C

Ordinance No. 2006.16 Village of Salado County of Bell State of Texas September 7, 2006 4-WAY STOP AT BAINES AND ROYAL STREETS

AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF SALADO, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROYAL STREET AND BAINES STREET, SALADO, BELL COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR REPEALING, SAVINGS, AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE.

WHEREAS, Section 544.003 of the Texas Transportation Code provides that a local authority may designate, place and maintain a traffic-control device on a highway under the authority’s jurisdiction in conformance with the Texas Transportation Commission’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; CLASSIFIED CONTINUE ON PAGE 6A and

WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Salado, Texas (“City Council”) has investigated and determined that it would be advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of the Village of Salado, Texas (“Salado”) to establish a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Royal Street and Baines Street, Salado, Bell County, Texas, which is under the jurisdiction of Salado, in accordance with the Texas Transportation Commission’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as described below.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AND ORDERED BY THE PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF SALADO, TEXAS THAT: In an effort to solicit comments from citizens SECTION 2: Establishing a Four-Way Stop Sign. who live within the Village limits, the Village

Based upon an engineering and traffic investigation heretofore made, and of Salado Board of Aldermen will hold a the Texas Transportation Commission’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control public forum on Tuesday, September 26, Devices, a four-way stop sign is to be erected at the intersection of Royal Street and Baines Street, Salado, Texas to control traffic at the intersection. 2006 at 6:00PM at the municipal building. The two topics to be discussed are property A complete copy of this ordinance may be obtained at the Village office at .10 cents a page. taxes and ISO ratings.

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Office 947-5263 Mobile 760-1004 Proud to be serving Salado Serving Salado for 25 years TACL #B006640 213 Mill Creek Dr., Suite #140 Jody’s Tree Salado, Texas 76571 Service Maintains the safety and beauty of your majestic trees with proper phone: 254.947.3922 • fax: 254.947.8632 pruning techniques using sterilized blades. www.monteithtitle.com Over 15 Years Experience 254-773-2174 cell: 254-624-8470 Where Experience Counts SALADO patio 512-554-4987 Page 6C, Village Voice, September 21, 2006 Homes For Sale box 3-2.5-2, jacuzzi, win- ample space! Great floor 947-0700 dow seats, island kitchen, 9/21tfnb plan with 2 living areas Now Hiring. Tues-Friday By Owner - Custom tfnb native limestone, large and 2 dining areas. Private 9:30-2:30 Old Mill Pizza home adjacent to tee New listing! Easy living wing with 4th BR and 3 BA in this townhome within (with great shower) and walking distance to the totally handicapped acces- ILLAGE REALT Pro Shop and the swim- sible. Nice covered back OF SALADO ming pool. 2,522 s.f. 3/3 patio. Large kitchen has V Y with an office, a sun room island and lots of cabinets. SALES & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT and a flex room Outstand- $249,700 Century 21 Bill 1313 N. STAGECOACH • SALADO ing value at $149,800. Call Bartlett 947-5050 Remax Gold Team /Rita 0831tfnf WWW.VILLAGEREALTYSALADO.COM Oden 718-4011 (254) Two master bedrooms 947-0342 FSBO 11 plus acres, 3 make this home miles east of Salado. extremely appealing and PROPERTY Sulpher wells Rd. Well., it has an amazing view of MANAGEMENT electric, small building the golf course. Second MARSHA KUMM 760-7584 story was added in 2004 9/21-9/28p and encompasses the second master suite. Step REALTORS® Wooded lot on the Mill out on the second story MARY KITE Creek Golf Course. 3 private deck and view Mill LYNETTE MCCAIN BR and an office, for- Creek Golf Course. Spec- mals, hardwood floors, 2 tacular condition and taste- fireplaces, 2 car plus golf fully decorated. $219,000 cart garage, workshop. On Century 21 Bill Bartlett cul-de-sac $385,800. Call 947-5050 Remax Gold Team /Rita Oden 718-4011 New home in Mill Creek Springs. Custom crafts- BEAUTIFUL HOME ON OVER HALF AN ACRE. QUIET RURAL SUBDIVI- MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY DREAM HOME ON OVER 2 ACRES. WON- manship seen throughout SION, NICELY LANDSCAPED YARD, COVERED BACK PORCH, HUGE DERFUL OAK TREES IN SALADO ISD. MANY AMENITIES. THREE New Elegant Estate this 3 BR/2 BA/2 car UTILITY ROOM, GREAT ROOM WITH BUILT-IN DESK. 4 BR/ 2 BA, BEDROOMS WITH TWO AND ONE-HALF BATHS. STUDY. TWO 4/3/3+ on 3 tree-covered garage home. Spacious FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH BREAKFAST NOOK, TWO CAR ATTACHED LIVING ROOMS AND TWO DINING AREAS. APPROX. 3588 SQ.FT. acres. Inviting entrance, kitchen with Granite coun- GARAGE, FIREPLACE, SECURITY SYSTEM. $224,900. THIS ELEGANT HOME WAS BUILT IN 2003. $350,000 high ceilings, crown mold- ters. Take the virtual tour at MILL CREEK SPRINGS HOME! CUSTOM HOME BUILT IN 2005. ing, beautiful kitchen with www.salado.net. Priced at ROSEBUD HISTORICAL HOME! THIS HOME IS ON 7+ ACRES LARGE GREAT ROOM THAT OPENS UP INTO THE KITCHEN AND BREAK- stainless steel appliances $259,900. Call First Texas WITH LARGE SHADE TREES. PORCH WRAPS AROUND HALF FAST NOOK. WATCH THE GOLFERS FROM THE SCREENED PORCH. and granite counter tops, Brokerage, (254) 947-5577 ONTRACT OF THE HOUSE. FORMAL DINING, TWO LIVING AREAS, PLUS FORMAL DINING ROOM AND C SEPARATE OFFICE. 3 GORGEOUS BED- large fireplace, 3+ car UNDER UPSTAIRS SITTING ROOM. FOUR BEDROOMS, HORSE BARN WITH ROOMS AND 2.5 BATHS. FIREPLACE HAS GAS LOGS. AUSTIN STONE garage and much more. A WORKSHOP, TACK ROOM AND ROUND PEN! LOTS OF ROOM EXTERIOR! MAKE THIS YOUR NEW HOME! $259,900. Call First Texas FOR HORSES! $149,000 $399,000. Golf Course Living in Brokerage 947-5577 Mill Creek! 4/2.5/2 home 20 ACRES IN SALADO! 5 BR/3.5 BA WITH TWO LIVING AND TWO 0202F has granite counter tops, DINING ROOMS! EASY ACCESS TO I-35 AND KILLEEN AREA. LOTS LOOK OUT YOUR WINDOWS AND SEE THIS VIEW OF SALADO

OF WINDOWS WITH GREAT VIEWS. OPEN BRIGHT KITCHEN WITH CREEK! THIS HOME IS PRICED TO SELL! 4 BR/3.5 BA, LARGE hardwood floors and high ISLAND. FIREPLACE IN DEN AND MASTER SUITE. SMALL HORSE DEN WITH ADDITIONAL SITTING AREA. SIT ON THE DECK AND Separate office/studio. ceilings. This is a must- SHED WITH ENCLOSED FEED ROOM. HUGE CHAINLINK BACKYARD. WATCH THE CREEK FLOW. TWO ADDITIONAL WOOD CREEK-VIEW Old Chicago brick show- see home. $269,900. Call $350,000. LOTS AVAILABLE NEXT TO HOME. $249,900. case home with extensive First Texas Brokerage at detailed woodwork. Gra- 254-947-5577 HARMING BRICK HOME IN ORGAN S POINT WITH OPEN FLOOR DUPLEX FOR SALE...GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY. EACH C M ’ nit countertops, SS ap- tfnf PLAN, WITH AN “IN THE COUNTRY FEEL”, PRIVATE AND QUIET - YET UNIT OF THE DUPLEX HAS TWO BEDROOMS AND TWO BATHROOMS, pliances, large live oaks, CLOSE TO MANY ESTABLISHMENTS ONE CAR GARAGE WITH WASHER/DRYER CONNECTION. FENCED . 3 BR/2BA. $164,900. CONTRACT decks, large game room. BACKYARDSUNDER WITH SMALL PATIO. OPEN FLOOR. $162,000 3/2.5/2 - Beautiful Tra- $274,800. Call Remax ditional Home in Salado. Gold Team /Rita Oden NEW HOME IN GREAT LOCATION. MINUTES TO I-35 AND EASY ACCESS TO KILLEEN, TEMPLE, AND BELTON. QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD 5 Hardwood Floors, High MINUTES TO BOAT RAMP. GOURMET KITCHEN WITH LARGE ISLAND, PANTRY AND CABINETS WITH MANY FEATURES. GREAT LIGHT FIXTURE 718-4011 Ceilings, Granite Counter AND CABINETS IN BATH AND UTILITY. CEILING FANS AND PLANTATION BLINDS THROUGHOUT. LARGE COVERED PORCH. SALADO ISD. 4 A wonderful home with tops, Large Kitchen, and BR, 2 BA. $174,500. much more! Priced at $344,900. Call First Texas Brokerage at 254-947- 5577 Our Newest Phase Is tfnf Mill Creek Springs Now Available! n Serene & Historic Salado Home on 2.29 acres in BEAUTIFUL LOTS IN THE VILLAGE OF SALADO n Famous Robert Trent Jones Jr. Hidden Springs. Built Golf Course in 2004, 3 BR, 2 BA n Gorgeous Views & Beautiful with nice covered back Sunsets porch. Open kitchen to n Salado ISD dining and living. Master New Entrance To Mill Creek Is Open bathroom has separate @ Blackberry & Grandview shower and tub. Large walk-in closet. $249,000. Century 21 Bill Bartlett 947-5050 Land for Sale______

Three 10 plus acre tracts with large live oaks, creeks, hilltop Several Golf Course Lots Still Available! views, quality restrictions, private, gated community with a common area lake. 254-493-0787 Starting at $129,800. Call Valerie Bourque, GRI Remax Gold Team /Rita [email protected] Bill Bartlett Oden 718-4011 254-947-5050 v 800-352-1183 September 21, 2006, SALADO Village Voice, Page 7C

GOLD TEAM 254-947-4011 800-717-4011 213 Mill Creek Dr. #160 Larry Dolly Rita Oden Salado, Texas Broker/Owner THE Salado Specialist (next to Village Pharmacy) (254) 541-7448 (254) 718-7956 Each Office is Independently Owned & Operated [email protected] [email protected] 341 WINDMILL HILL 1010 BROOKHOLLOW 12501 SALADO SPRINGS CIRCLE 1105 OLD MILL RD., #15

CUSTOM DESIGNED POOL GREAT CURB APPEAL ON A NICELY WOODED 1.14 ACRE EASY LIVING in this townhome with heated spa, built-in “creek,” water- QUIET CUL-DE-SAC. Custom de- LOT with a hilltop home. Updated within walking distance to the Pro fall and beach! Hardwood floors in this signed and expertly built with marble floors, freshly painted inside and Shop and the swimming pool! 2,522 4/3 with gameroom, formals, family entry, large formal lvg room, formal dng, out, vaulted ceilings, Jacuzzi tub and s.f., 3/3 with an office, a sun room room, office and large outdoor living hardwood fls, family room, office w/built- workshop. Lot can also be used for and a flex room. Outstanding value area on 5.14 wooded acres. Handicap ins, jacuzzi tub, 2 car+golf cart+workshop. commercial purposes. 2,405 s.f. at $149,800. Island and desk in the kitchen. $385.800. accessible. $599,800. Reduced to $189,800 for quick sale.

GEORGIA CREEK ESTATES 1107 INDIAN TRAIL 16130 CHARLYA LAND & INVESTMENTS Mill Creek: Wooded lot with seasonal creek. 900 Hillcrest Dr., $37,800. Mill Creek Springs: 0.76 acre golf course lot with nice view. Hester Way near Winner’s Circle. $59,800. Hidden Springs: 2 acres with trees and view near park and creek. $26,800. THREE 10+ ACRE TRACTS with SEPARATE OFFICE/STUDIO! Old VIEW OF LAKE BELTON! FM 2843 & Cedar Valley: large live oaks, creeks, hilltop views, Chicago brick showcase home with Secluded gated area in Tanglewood. 12 wooded acres with excellent home- quality restrictions, private, gated extensive detailed woodwork. 3/2 across the street from pool and site. Twenty 10X12 storage units, community with a common area lake. Granite countertops, SS appliances, club house. Great Buy! Drastically Salado area.$216,800. Starting at $99,800 45 acres+ Home large live oaks, decks, large game- Reduced to $98,500. 72 self-storage units plus a ware- w/wrap-around porch overlooking room. $268,800. house, Bruceville area.$365,000. lake $539,000. Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results. ® Lennox Alfred Realtors 1906 - 2006 Celebrating 100 years Your Salado Agents

LENNOX ALFRED DONNA PIXLER. MELINDA DUNNAHOO. MELANIE RINGSTAFF. BROKER / OWNER ASSOCIATE BROKER REALTOR REALTOR Discover the Difference 371 Mill Creek Drive 254-947-3388 Page 8C, SALADO Village Voice, September 21, 2006 For sale by owner 4.82 4 acres east of Academy, acre lot with many trees great home site, community Buyer of Owner Financed Real and beautiful building site. water, $50,000 Estate and Mobile Home Notes Quality restrictions, Salado 9.1 acres on I35 at Salado,

Gold Team schools, water well on prop- long road frontage. I Can Give You CASH for All or Part of the Note erty 2 miles from Salado 27 acres with very nice Rita Oden 913-1186 THE Salado Specialist You Carried Back When You Sold Your Property modern 4 BR, 2 BA home 15 minutes east of Temple, Office: (254) 947-4011 1-866-227-0763 Janet Rand Salado Creek Front $229,000 Mobile: (254) 718-7956 3+Acres. Beautifully 40 acres on FM 487 east of Fax: (254) 947-4014 [email protected] PO Box 884 cleared parcel in the peace- , some woods, good Toll Free; (800) 717-4011 WWW.JLRNOTES.COM Belton, TX Bartlett ful, upscale community frontage, water available, will E-Mail: [email protected] 76513 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated of Hidden Springs: Paved divide streets, large parcels, lovely 53 acres on I 35 in Belton, homes and a community all utilities, excellent location, Salado Plumbing park on Salado Creek with good road frontage. Belton Glass tennis!! Priced to sell-build 64 acres, NE loop 363 • Table and Desktops your dream home! Easy Temple, woods, creek, • Bath Enclosures “We are ready” commute to Austin: West owner, finance, very scenic • Mirrors In home repairs on FM 2843 off I-35 about and well located, $3,950 per • Replacement Windows $ 4.5 miles. Must sell - Great acre • Auto-Truck Glass 139 land with Great neighbors! 64 acres near Academy on • We work with Contractors 947-5800 Lot 71 on Creekview Dr. hwy 95, very scenic, some Master LIC M 16892 Call OWNER for details: woods, good road fontage 939-1301 Est. 617 Waco Road • Belton, TX 1974 (936)597-5284, (936)203- city water 2766. 75 acres south of Salado, “Hometown Pride good road frontage, lovely The Overlook - wooded views ORDON S with Quality Service” estate sized lots with hill top 105 acres, excellent loca- G ’ Melinda Dunnahoo golf course views. Century 21 HAULING & EQUIPMENT SERVICES Bill Bartlett 254-947-5050 CLASSIFIED ADS (254) 913-0378 Cell CONTINUE ON PAGE 9C 254-535-3125 (254) 947-3388 Office PERFORMANCE TRACTORS (254) 947-8192 Fax [email protected] ALL TYPES OF DIRT AND ROCK Trackhoes Available LENNOX ALFRED WILLIAM CARY GORDON for Demolitions and REALTORS OWNER/DIRT EXPERT Land Clearing Contractors Welcome

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Commercial Rental Old Church Place (office Space) Two private of- �������������������������� fices with full bath and large reception/secretary area. ����������������� Wonderful kitchenette area. 1000 sq.. ft. $800 mo. Call Properties by Larry Sands at 254-913-5467 for showing and more information 6/29tfnb

Commercial Rental for lease: Early Texas home (Bell Co, 1850’s) Beautifully ������������ ���������������� restored. Ideally suited for professional, commercial or retail. Antique pine floors,

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Townhouse For Rent: Outstanding end unit, one bedroom townhouse, approximately 750 sq feet. Exclusive Mill Creek, Salado. 1 bath. Fully air conditioned, all maintenance provided, including garbage pick up, lawn care. All new cabinets, new appliances, new tile and carpeted floor covering, newly painted. Bath is 1 year old. $800 per month rent, 12 month lease, $800 security deposit. Call Jay at 512 771-7707 9/14-10/5b ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� For lease - 3/2, lake, ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� country, fp, storage, Salado schools, water and yard ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� svc. incl, 9916 Southshore �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Dr. $1300 month, 205-424- ���������������������������������������������������� 9590 8/24-

Old Church Place (upstairs apartment) large master BR with nice walk-in closet. Huge Den and dining area off spacious kitchen. 1,550 sq. ft. $1,200 per month. Call Properties by Larry Sands at ���������������� 254-913-5467 for showing and more information 6/29tfnb ������������

For lease Lovely 3 BR, 3 BA, 2 Din, w/huge SLA ������������ Limestone home at 303 Royal View. Beautiful fenced yard w/pool and trees!! ����������������� $1800 p/mo. NO pets. Call ����������������������� ������ Properties by Larry Sands. �������������� 254-913-5467 (mobile) ����������� 6/29tfnb Page 10C, SALADO Village Voice, September 21, 2006

SALADO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Loving, Growing, Sharing A church family for all ages that is committed to following Christ’s example and caring for all people. Church Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 10:50 SUMC ladies to port ray Sunday School 9:30 650 Royal Street women of Bible Sept. 24 (254) 947-5482 S al ad o United Me th od - l adies h elped with n eeds • Mother’s Day Out. Now Enrolling for Fall • is t Wo m en will po rtray 12 clos er to h o m e as well Wo m en of th e Bi ble o n an d are co ntinuin g to United Me th odis t Wo m - su ppo rt n eeds a t th e local en’s Sun day S ep t. 2 4 a t sc h ool as well as h elpin g Grace Baptist Church bo th th e 8:30 a. m. an d 10: with S o u th eas t Texas John Warden Pastor • Jonathan Murdock, Assoc/ Youth Pastor 50 a. m. wo rs hi p services . an d S o u thwes t Lo uisi ana 2 mi. West of I-35 on 1670/2484 • 254-947-5917 Fro nt row, l e ft to r i g ht: A r l i n e S i ng e r, Mary Eng l e k i ng, Th e United Me th odis t reco ns tru ctio n wo r k o n Pa s tor G ra dy Br ittain , and J oy ce Bar ker. Ba c k row, Wo m en’s Or g aniza tio n c hurc h es an d h o m es . Fo r Worship Schedule l e ft to r i g ht: Pat Qu i roz , Mary H od g e, J o hnni e Bar re tt, is a Missio n based gr o u p exam ple, l as t m o nth th e Sunday School • 9:45 a.m. • Worship • 11 a.m. Mary B u rg amy, C.J . Har b u z , Tre n ais e Eng l e k i ng, w h o’s main foc us is to l adies vo ted to d o na te Worship/Bible Study and Praise Kids Music • 6 p.m. San dy Sc hn e i d e r, an d A nn Gardn e r. su ppo rt fore ign an d local $400 to ena ble an eld erly Wednesday n eeds . As a result of th e ir l ad y to make plum bin g Pot Luck Meal 6:45 pm efforts, th e c hurc h has repairs . Praise & Prayer • Missions for children • Satisfy for youth 7:15 p.m. been awar d ed th e Heifer Pas to r Grad y B rittain Interna tio nal Gift Ar k is leavin g th e wo rs hi p s er - Awar d for fightin g hun ger vices in th e han ds of th e First Bapt ist Church • M a i n St. at th e Cre e k two- by-two. As inscri bed United Me th odis t Wo m en o n th e pl aqu e , “A Heifer w hile h e h eads to Lo uisi - SUNDAY WEDNESDAY Presbyterian Church ana to wo r k with th e over Contemporary Worship/Bible Study 9:00a.m. Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m. Interna tio nal Gift Ar k Traditional Worship/Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Recovery 6:00 p.m. of Salado pr ovid es lives toc k an d 4000 s till in n eed. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir 6:00 p.m. Rev. Ca rl T homps on , Pas t or trainin g tha t offer a sus - Team Kid (Age 3 - 6th grade) 6:15 p.m. taina ble earth frien dly Jr. High Huddles 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting 6:15 p.m. s o urce of food an d in co m e St. Stephen Sr High Huddles 6:00 p.m. Youth Half-TIme 7:30 p.m. 10 A.M. Sunday Worship Child care during service w hile transformin g th e lives of hun gry f amilies . www.fbcsalado.org North Main Street N (254) 947-5465 S al ad o United Me th odis t women hear Wo m en with th e h elp of Salado Plaza Dr. Plaza Salado c hildrens Sun day S c h ool fr om pr o-life cl ass es, fun drais ers an d Presbyterian C hurch Brookshire Fo r as th e s oil makes th e s p r out c o m e u p an d a th e su ppo rt of c hurc h of Salado Brothers pr ofessor g ar d en c a us es s eed to gr ow, s o th e S over eign m em bers local b usin esses Lo r d will make righteous n es s an d p ra i s e s p ring raised $ 5500 for th e ARK Pr ofess o r in th e B aylo r befo r e a ll na tions. PROJE C T. Eco n o mics Dep t. Jo hn 105 Salado Pla z a Dr ive • 254-9 47-810 6 fr om I sai a h 61:11 While wo r kin g o n Pis c iotti , of Waco, was th e b uildin g th e ARK, th e recent speaker for th e St. Step h en Wo m en’s S oc ie ty. He spo ke a bo u t “Pr o-Life ” issu es an d th e pr o tectio n of th e n o t ye t bo rn. As c hairman of th e Waco Pr o-Life o r g aniza tio n h e Do s sman disc ussed th e pr ogram for co mfort an d co ns ol a tio n Funeral Home to wo m en w h o have had 2525 N. M ain • B e lt on • 933- 2525 an a bo rtio n as well as th e ir su ppo rt of th e “ Our “In Servi c e t o o ur fellow m an...” Lad y of th e An gels Sh elter for Ho m eless Pregnant Wo m en” in Tem ple. He als o dis c uss ed th e res earc h tha t in dica tes The Salado Church of Christ tha t th e bod y s reactio n ‘Shaped by His Cross, Sharing His truth, to a bo rtio n results in a Showing His love.’ high er in c id en ce of breas t can cer for wo m en. At this tim e researc h co ntinu es o n this aspect of wo m en’s “Sir...we would like to see Je- h ealth. sus” (Jn. 12:21). “Recent studies are showing that today people are searching almost more for a St. Stephen relationship with Jesus than they Catholic are for any particular church af- Church filiation. We urge people to join Religious Education us in the search, and to find Him Classes in a people striving to live out Pre-K thru 12th His truth and love.” 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. - Joe Keyes, Minister Wednesday Mass Saturday • 5:30 p.m. Sunday Sunday Bible Classes • 9 a.m. Worship • 10 a.m. (Spanish) 9:30 a.m. Evening Worship • 6 p.m. (English) 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Wednesday Tuesday • 6 p.m. Bible Classes • 6:30 p.m. Wednesday • Noon IH-35 at Blacksmith Rd. Thursday • 8 a.m. Friday • Noon 947-5241 • www.saladochurchofchrist.org Office Hours: Every day Attention Church secretarie s and 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. club reporter s : News items c an be 601 FM 2268 emailed directly to the editor at 947-8037 [email protected] [email protected] SALADO Obituaries Village Voice, September 21, 2006, Page 11C C Funeral services held aldwell for “Doug” Harding Retired Lt. Col. While living in GeneHomes Claude “Doug” Harding, Copperas Cove, he was Homes now available 88, died at his Salado a charter member of in Temple & Holland residence Aug. 20. He the Copperas Cove Ex- Let us bid your plans. was buried with full mil- change Club and a mem- Custom Home Builder. itary honors in the Cen- ber of Robertson Avenue Speculative Homes for sale tral Texas State Veterans Baptist Church. After Buddy and Bernice Thomas celebrated their 60th Cemetery in Killeen fol- moving to Salado, he and anniversary with family and friends at the home of lowing funeral services his wife became mem- Patsy and Wayne Williams in Liberty Hill Sept. 17. The (254) 947-5516 at Crawford-Bowers Fu- bers of the First Baptist Thomases were married on Sept. 16, 1946 in Austin and were blessed with two sons, Stanley and Charlie, or (254) 760-8949 neral Home in Copperas Church of Salado. Equal Opportunity Employer Cove Aug. 23 with Rev. Survivors include three grandsons, Clay, Wick and Curt and two great John Hooser officiating, his wife Mary Patricia grandchildren Charley and Cooper (pictured above assisted by Pastor Brian Harding, of Salado; a with Buddy and Bernice). The Thomases moved to Dunks. son, Stephen Harding, of Salado to retire in 1985. Harding was born in Houston; two daughters, Red & White Greenery New London, Conn., to Claudia Anne Connolly, AUCTION Henry Stone Harding of Seattle, Wash., and Sept 23, 6PM 1-800-930-4707 and Nellie Herbert Lewis Lorraine Elizabeth Don- 346 W. Main - Rosebud For all your landscape needs Harding. aldson, of Montgomery; Preview Friday 6PM - 8PM & Commercial or Residential He graduated from a brother, Henry Stone Saturday 4PM - Sale. Furniture, • Complete lawn maintenance Chapman Tech High Harding, Jr., of Rum- antiques,collectibles & more! • Tree trimming & Removal School in New London ney, N.H.; eight grand- • Plant and planter bed maintenance in 1936 and joined the children and six great- Estate from Belton; Antique shop • Stump removal U.S. Army in 1940. grandchildren. in Calvert; Local consignments; Harding married Memorial contribu- Go cart made by Iowa State Prisoners •Acreage Mowing Mary Patricia Denison in tions may be made to any Concessions available. • Landscape Design & Installation Groton, Conn. of the following associa- Public welcome. A/C Fully Insured He received his tions: NO buyer’s premium! bachelor’s degree in Iwo Jima Survivors Save that 10% for gas! Free Estimates business administration Association, 25 Hem- www.aaauction.net from Boston University lock Rd., Branford, CT J. Bartosh 13414 in 1948 and his master’s 06405; degree in library science American Diabetes from University of Pitts- Assoication AustinOf- burgh in 1966. fice, 2499 Capital of While in the Army, Texas Highway, Bldg. A, clawson disposal Col. Harding fought Suite #105, Austin, TX 254-718-6447 Cell in World War II at Iwo 78746; service 254-899-8600 Office 866-552-SOLD Toll Free Jima, in Korea and in Scott and White Hos- offers great garbage service 1616 Azalea Dr. #103 • Temple, TX 76502 George A. Dentry, GRI pice, c/o Development email: [email protected] Vietnam. He retired in at a competitive price. REALTOR® 1971 with more than 30 Office, 2401 S. 31st St., www.BellCountyHomeStore.com Container & curbside recycling also available. An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. years of military service. Temple, TX 76504- 09983. 512-746-2000 Precision Automotive 518 N. Robertson Rd. Salado Yount Sewer & Drain (behind the car wash) 254-394-2824 Septic Service, L.C. 35 Years Experience Master ASE Certified • General Automotive Repair • Foreign & Domestic • Tune Up • Brakes & ABS Service Septic tank • AC Service • Towing Available & grease trap Specializing in driveability & engine diagnostics & timing belts This home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and oversized 3 car garage with 3335 Dave Curtis, owner pumping sq. ft.of breathtaking enchantment sits on a quiet and secluded cul-de-sac in Mill Creek. Windows galore overlook beautiful irrigated landscaping, the 17th. tee, a 254 deck and an in-ground pool. MBR suite on first level leads to screened/windowed 947-5036 porch. Central vacuum, intercom system with speakers in all rooms including front Mary Belote and rear entry. Entertainment center with TV, VCR, Dual Cassettes and CD all REALTOR, CCPS & CRMS convey. This is truly a must see! $399,900. 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SALADO HOME WITH ACREAGE Quiet, beautiful setting for this 3 BR, 2 BA, 2 half bath plantation home with detached guest house with 2 BR, 2 BA, kitchen and dining area. On 36+ acres conducive for relaxing, studying, and enjoying rural life. $485,000. Additional Coming Soon in Salado! Large beautiful shaded estate on approz acreage is available. 2 acres with 2210 sq. ft., 4 bedrm, 2.5 bath, two dining, two living HOME WITH LARGE BACKYARD IN BELTON ISD with marble tile entrance. Kids will want to cool off by the pool or 4 Bedroom, 2 bath double split floor plan with formal dining, great curb appeal in gated community on a cul-de-sac heat up playing tennis. This Rock Beauty is located in The Woods street with over 1,800 sq. ft. of comfort for $159,600. of Salado. RIVER SPRINGS HOME IN ACADEMY Landscaped Lover’s Delight with this beautiful split plan, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with sprinkler and alarm systems, mature trees on a corner lot. This home is only two years old for $165,000. RIVER FRONTAGE WITH 5 ACRES Unlimited potential for construction of your new home on Stag Road west of Highway 95. Community water on paved county road with lots of wildlife and fish. Existing Solitaire mobile home for permanent or temporary living with over 2,000 feet of living space. Lots of mature trees for $189,000. Approz 35.8 acres less than 5 minutes south of Killeen on Chap- OFFICE BUILDING parell Road. Wooded with rolling hills. This property has Great Downtown Belton on Main Street. Ground floor office space, upstairs felxible for residential or office. Facade Potential to be developed into custom building sites or one beautiful matching grants, tax abatement and revolving loan funds available to assist in the development of this property. Ranch. Call today for full details. $89,900. Page 12C, SALADO Village Voice, September 21, 2006

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