Salado Oh, Snidely!

Home , Salado Springs

Looking for Lodging? Turn to Page 5B for B&Bs Salado VVillageillage VVoiceoice Vol. XXIX, Number 16 Thursday, July 27, 2006 254/947-5321 fax 254/947-9479 www.saladovillagevoice.com 50¢ Preview Party set at Inn Village will outsource future on Creek for Art Fair Aug. 4 building inspections BY TIM FLEISCHER a building permit for storage buildings. The Salado Chamber EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Storage buildings in excess of 150 sq. ft. of Commerce will kick will require a building permit and inspec- off the celebration of The Village of Salado may soon begin tion, while storage buildings of 25-150 sq. its 40th Annual Salado outsourcing its building inspections after ft. will only require an inspection. Art Fair with a Preview aldermen authorized Mayor Rick Ashe to The board also approved a Grandfather- Party 7-9 p.m. Aug. 4 on begin negotiations with Bureau Veritas. ing Ordinance, which regulates develop- the grounds of Inn on the “Based on their credentials and services ments and construction which have been Creek. they provide, I have not seen anyone who approved under previous zoning or subdi- Fred Fuller, Salado’s provides that level of service,” Bruno Mata- vision regulations. The ordinance provides well-known singing razzo, code enforcement officer for the Vil- a timeframe in which a project must be cowboy, will perform lage of Salado, told the board of aldermen. completed before it must come back for for party-goers who Matarazzo currently conducts the in- approval. The complete ordinance can be will also enjoy light hors spections for the Village, in addition to his found on the Village of Salado website, d’oeuvres by Inn on the duties as an investigative police officer on www.villageofsalado.org. Creek and wine from the police force. Village Treasurer Eldon Miller in- Salado Wine Seller. Under the contract, once approved by formed aldermen that the Village is run- Many of the 100 the Board of Aldermen, Bureau Veritas ning approximately $31,000 over budget artists and craftsmen will handle the inspection process from for income nine months through the fiscal showing at the Salado plan review in the beginning to issuing year. The Village budgeted $407,6000 in Art Fair Aug. 5-6 have certificates of occupancy at the conclusion. income through June, but has actualized donated items to be “This will be exceptionally more cost $438,336.84. auctioned during the efficient for the Village,” Matarazzo said. The Village has spent $205,616,47 in op- evening. Matarazzo explained to the board that erating expenses, which is almost $10,000 Dress is casual. Res- Bureau Veritas would send a “start up less than budgeted. For capital outlay, the ervations can be made team” to Salado to work with Matarazzo, Village has spent $155,000, which is almost by calling the Chamber Village Secretary Dianna Zulauf and other $22,000 more than the board budgeted for office, 947-5040. building officials for the Village in estab- capital outlay expenses in 2006. The capital Admission is $20 per A giclee of the poster artwork for the Salado Art Fair will lishing a work plan. outlay expenses were $125,000 for the mu- person. be auctioned off during the Preview Party Aug. 4. The art- After the contract has been reviewed by nicipal building renovations and $30,000 The Art Fair will be work is by George Boutwell, who is the Texas State Artist Village Attorney Alan Bojorquez, aldermen for a backhoe. Aug. 5-6 in Pace Park. for 2006-07. Read more about Boutwell on Page 1B. will likely formally adopt it in August. Aldermen took no action on a citizen In other business at their Aug. 20 meet- request for the Village to take over Center ing, aldermen changed the requirement for Street. Melodrama takes Oh, Snidely! stage at Silver Spur Salado: If you have seen in distress, and the citizens research I did discover a a six foot gorilla cooling of our fair village. legendary creature that we off in the creek or a man Last year’s satirical look added to the show. We’re dressed in all black wool at life in Salado, Texas, calling him the Salado complete with cape and USA was a resounding Sasquatch because his top hat chasing an innocent success and this years Native American Indian maiden through the streets production cast and name is unpronounceable of the village this week do crew have been working and actually means the not be alarmed. It is not a diligently to exceed that creature that shall go delusion caused by your performance. nameless. This is a fun over exposure to our triple Gary Askins, the author audience participation digit heat wave. and recently retired master show and I would urge No it’s some certifiably teacher from Salado High folks to bring their family creative people putting School, promises, “There and friends because we together the film portion will be no political issue, keep a list of who doesn’t of this year’s Silver Spur politician or public official show up and then we talk Melodrama. left unskewered -- if that about them during the This will be the second is a word. I really enjoyed performance.” annual production of this the response to last year’s The melodrama will Snidely Whiplash (Kevin C. Carr) threatens Penelope Trueheart (Penny Esch) in almost traditional form of effort so we kept most of have presentations starting Silver Spur Melodrama. entertainment. the same characters and Aug. 4 and continuing This year’s show, The just updated the one liners through each weekend created by Grainger and conditioned and its Call The Salado Silver Complete History of and hopefully humorous until Aug. 20. Penny Esch from an old theatrical state of the art Spur Theatre for ticket and Bell County (Abridged), observations about life The Silver Spur Theatre abandoned grain storage lighting and sound system showtime information at will once again feature beside the access ramp is a completely modern facility on Royal Street. provide the perfect venue 947-3456. Or visit www. villains, heroes, damsels of I-35. During my showplace that was It is completely air- for family fun. saladosilverspur.com

INSIDE Salado Bulk Rate CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2B U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 50 CHURCH 10A Lynx Salado, TX 76571 CLASSIFIEDS 1C FORUM 2A win Subscribe SHOPPING MAP 6B state Today Rooted in Salado See story, Since 1979 Page 7A 254/947-5321 Page 2A, SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006 State AG presents partisan redistricting scheme that FORUMFORUM boots Doggett, saves Bonilla An Open Exchange of Ideas The three judge federal panel created by the Supreme Court (after the Off the Texas Congressional redistricting machination was declared partially Record unconstitutional) received the State’s proposed district realignments last by Ken Clapp week from Attorney General Greg all-volunteer armed forces in Iraq and Abbott. This new scheme is probably Afghanistan. the most blatant partisan regurgi- Having America’s youth, drafted from tation of the high court’s specific a wide variety of socio-economic groups, invalidation, within the totally jum- in uniform and fighting a war, brings to bled congressional map. That mon- bear more immediate and intense feelings strosity you recall was contrived by in the minds of families and elected offi- Tom DeLay in 2003. cials, whereas those who volunteer - for What the Supreme Court focused widely differing reasons, do not create on when they kicked the Texas plan “anti-war” emotions with as much bitter back for a judicial “fix-up”, was Dis- political resonance aimed at those who trict 23, that included part of Laredo put our young people in harm’s way. and west to El Paso’s County line - If combat troops in the middle-east designed solely to protect Republican today were, for the most part, draftees Henry Bonilla. as was the case in Vietnam, there is little Abbot has created a map that gives doubt that the nation would have already As Lieberman goes... Bonilla a relocated (safe) District, erupted in militant demonstrations. And, carved from Bexar and Travis Coun- The Democrats’ position on the Iraq in all probability the hostilities would have ties. It’s also designed to destroy War has been a muddle. Many top Demo- been resolved months ago. Doggett’s District 25 (perennial crats supported it, although it’s hard to BRING BACK THE DRAFT? Rich GOP goal) and convert the Capital believe all of them had their hearts in If the above theorem is reasonably cor- City into a “sham” Republican town, it. Of course, the party’s core support- rect - then the thoughts of Boston Globe whose voting patterns will not sustain ers were passionately opposed from the Lowry journalist - Joan Vennochi, would make the change - beginning. This has led to the Democrats’ especially if looked at wise guidelines for future leaders to follow. pull-out, no-don’t-pull-out, please-don’t- objectively, rather than through Specifically - that reintroducing the draft ask-us-what-we-think pile of contradic- enormous pressure to walk away from her foggy sectarian GOP-glasses. might insure future wars are fought The three appellate judges have tions and evasions on the war. support of the war, too. either with every citizen’s efforts or are set August 3, for oral arguments in The muddle is moving toward a resolu- The biggest winner is Howard Dean, not worth fighting at all, nor losing a Austin. The AG’s contentious new tion, and the vehicle for it is the Aug. 8 left for dead after his infamous 2004 Iowa single soldier’s life. boundary manipulation will be the Democratic Senate primary race in Con- “scream.” Lamont is a straight Deaniac, IRAQ WAR PASSES 40TH MONTH top agenda item. Also expected will necticut. Sen. Joe Lieberman has been not just in his opposition to the war, but in For the History buffs among us - par- be those affected by the restructured a stalwart supporter of the war, and the his demographic profile: white, well-off ticularly those who love dates and statistics maps; plus a roundup if the usual left-wing blogosphere -- representing and highly educated. These are the same - we offer the following: Last week (July political partisans; several State offi- the party’s mad-as-hell anti-war base -- people who backed the successful peace- 19) the war in Iraq passed its 40th month, cials; and no doubt a gaggle of lawyers has resolved to make him pay. Anti-war nik insurrection of George McGovern in which is nearing the World War II total of - always on hand to represent any side challenger Ned Lamont is such a threat to 1972, and now they are bidding to make 44 months and 7 days (December 7, 1941 of an argument. Lieberman that the three-term incumbent their control of their party all the more - August 14, 1945). We will equal the time What eventually evolves from this and former vice-presidential candidate is complete. fought in WWII on November 26. new cartographical nightmare is any- preparing to run as an independent in the Their main issue is the war, but they American involvement in the first one’s guess - but rest assured the AG’s general election, should he lose the pri- also represent a general repudiation of the world war lasted 19 months (April 1917 to plan will never be approved (in toto) mary. one hiccup in the post-1972 McGover- November 11, 1918). The Iraq war-insur- since it fails to meet even minimal A Lieberman loss could signal a turn- nite dominance of the party, the Clinton gency has already lasted longer than the standards of fairness or voter right’s ing point as significant, in its way, as the administration circa 1994-1998. Clinton Korean War - 37 months, 2 days. And all protection. rise in the GOP of the Goldwaterites, was pro-growth, pro-free trade, tonally of these conflicts pale in comparison to who vanquished the liberal Rockefeller moderate and willing to use force abroad. VIETNAM VERSUS IRAQ the time we spent in the Vietnam tragedy. It should come as no surprise that Republicans, or the ascendancy of the Al Gore spurned this winning centrist Twelve long years (1961-1973). political writers, commentators, and McGovernites, who sent the old hawk- formula in 2000, but he felt compelled to THE NEW BUSHSPEAK other troublemakers, have finally ish Scoop Jackson Democrats packing. make a bow to it by picking the moder- Democrats giggled; Republicans rolled gotten around to comparing the furor Unfortunately, there aren’t many Lieber- ate Lieberman as his running mate. Now, their eyes; the public nodded and grinned; generated by the Vietnam War to the man-style hawks left in the party, which the Democratic party is on the verge of and even Bush-bashers eased up their fault surprisingly modest public uproar is Lieberman’s problem. saying a Lieberman-style hawkish-cen- finding momentarily - all because George directed at our current entanglement John Edwards has repudiated the war trism is utterly anathema. “Potty-Mouth” Bush offered a realistic in Iraq-Afghanistan. and lurched left since his 2004 vice- Lieberman could still win the primary. analysis on how UN-leader Kofi Annan What most of these gurus-of- presidential run. He leads in presidential Even if he loses, he could win the general could quickly wind up Hezbollah’s current quesstimation have uncovered are polls in Iowa. John Kerry regrets his prior election as an independent, showing that insanity against Israel. not the similarities between the two support of the war and wants a deadline, the party’s left wing doesn’t have wider Never known for his way-with-words, embroilments, but more interest- any deadline, for exiting Iraq. Even the appeal. But if Lieberman is ousted from Bush suddenly came alive at the G-8 ingly they have, we believe, put their cautious Hillary Clinton just turned her his seat, it will be a decisive victory for conference in Russia and told his pal PM collected fingers on the underlying back on Lieberman by saying she would the party’s haters and anti-war bloggers. Tony Blair (over a live-mike): “What they reason why Americans have not forced support Lamont if he wins the primary. The Democrats’ muddle on Iraq will (United Nations) need to do is get Syria today’s administration to call a halt to If Lieberman does lose, it will be a finally have ended, and the party will be to get Hezbollah to stop doing this “S..t” the Iraqi hostilities, through disruptive sign that Clinton herself is vulnerable to a the poorer for it. and it’s over! tactics used during the Vietnam era. challenge from the left in the 2008 presi- Rich Lowry is editor of the National Now what could be plainer than that? The public turmoil in those days dential primaries. Then, she will be under Review. (c) 2006 by King Features Synd., We applaud our once speech-challenged included anti-war uprisings on college Inc. Chief of State for using just “plain” Eng- campuses; the desperate damnation of lish, because if Syria did order the crazies the war by parents; protest marches in in Lebanon to pull the plug on their mad- hundreds of cities nationwide. ness, the killing would end faster than a Salado Village Voice is published every Thursday, 213 Mill Creek Dr, Suite #125, PO Box 587, Salado, Convulsions that caused Presi- Texas 76571. Subscription Rates: $26 per year in Bell County, $28 per year outside of Bell County; suicidal Shiite can go “ka-boom.” dent Lyndon Johnson to give up his $35 per year outside of Texas. This new (and understandable) Bush- Phone: 254/947-5321 Fax: (254) 947-9479 Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays reelection plans; and later forced a speak proves the Prez has finally clambered News releases: [email protected] “Watergated” Richard Nixon to sign a past his befuddling style of speechifying, Display advertising: [email protected] cease-fire agreement (Paris-1973) that and all it took was six years of stumbling, Deadlines: Display ads • noon Fridays Classified ads • 12 noon Mondays allowed our troops to withdraw from mumbling, and grumbling. Editorial policies: Opinions on the editorial pages are those of the writer, not necessarily the owners South Vietnam. No more after-dinner jokes about “What or employees of the Salado Village Voice. All letters to the editor should be signed and have a phone EMOTIONAL DISPARITY did ‘The Man’ say” or “Did he really mean number and address for verification. The editor reserves the right to reject and/or edit any letter. Letters The underlying reason for the dis- that?” Or having VP Cheney screaming to should address issues, not personalities and should be concise and constructive in approach. Letters parity in emotions between the two should be limited to 300 words. an aide: “Quick. Tell Candy-gal to get on Tim Fleischer, Editor-in-Chief Marilyn Fleischer, Managing Editor prolonged conflicts appears to be the the horn and tell Kofi Annan that ‘him- [email protected] [email protected] fact that Vietnam was fought pri- self’ was kidding and really doesn’t want Chris McGregor, Staff Writer Ken Clapp, Political Commentary marily by young men “drafted” into [email protected] [email protected] the U.S. out of the U.N. or the U.N. out of the military, as compared to today’s the U.S.” That’s -30- July 27, 2006, SALADO Village Voice, Page 3A Our economy - still in FORUMFORUM bad hands An Open Exchange of Ideas

Jim Hightower

All hail the new trea- sury secretary! All hail the bold new start that he represents! Thanks to Salado The official spin on Henry M. “Hank” Paul- son, Jr. is that this CEO Youth Baseball from Goldman Sachs brings credibility, finan- Your Voice cial star power, gravitas, and dynamic new energy Letters to the Editor to the shaping of George W’s economic policies. To the Editor: they have had did a great Much is being made of the fact that Paulson has an job to teach them the environmentalist streak I wanted to say a basics of the game plus Universal Pre-K? and disagrees with Bush’s thank you to the SYBA give them playing time head-in-the-sand stance Board, coaches, vol- during regular season on global warming. See, unteers, parents, and play. When they played A Losing Proposition they say, Hank is his own donors! There are so the first year we expected guy - so, look for chang- many people behind the for them to sit the bench High costs, few benefits make es! scenes to make this pos- some and have easier Yeah, but be sure to sible for the children in positions when they bring a big magnifying Salado. Thank you all so played. The seasons we idea bad for Texas kids, taxpayers glass. You see, Paulson much for all your time, went to district and state isn’t in charge of environ- hard work, and money tournaments we went to BY JAMIE STORY tag would likely grow; a children. mental policy - his turf is to make this association win and sometimes that universal pre-K program Despite these findings, the economy, and on this, that began eight years a success! meant the younger or In a 2006 United Way only 8.4% of the funding the Wall Street banker is poll, nearly three-fourths ago in Quebec now My husband and I less experienced players in California would in lockstep with the same of Texans supported fully- costs 33 times more than plutocratic policies the have two children that needed to sit out some or have gone to enroll funded pre-kindergarten anticipated. president has been push- play in the association all of those tournaments. high-risk students in for all students, regardless In Texas, the increase ing for five years. and they have had great If this meant our child preschool. California of income. in pre-K participation After all, Hank took experiences. Our daugh- voters apparently decided then that was okay. I But in June, 61% would likely be even home $38 million in pay it would be better to ter played tee-ball two helped coach one year of Californians voted smaller. About 50% of last year and is sitting on seasons and plays coach and have helped at against an initiative to four-year-olds already target limited taxpayer a $700 million fortune. pitch this season. Our many practices with our create universal public participate in state- resources to those He’s all for Bush’s cuts in son is in his second daughter. I can see how preschool there. funded pre-K or special students only, rather than taxes on capital gains and season of tee-ball. difficult it can be as a Since universal pre-K education. Another 11% wasting more than 90% of dividends - nearly half of Playing ball has taught coach to make everyone was defeated so handily participate in the federal the proposed funding on which will go to million- our children about work- happy all the time, actu- by voters in California, Head Start program, kids who would receive aires like him. He’s also ing hard to get better at ally, it’s impossible. So why would people in the and an estimated 35% no academic benefit. been the premier Wall a sport and what team you coaches just do your more conservative state are enrolled in private Finally, California Street pusher of moving work is all about. What a best and we parents will of Texas be so seemingly preschool, although there voters realized that American capital into ventures in China - ventures great way to get exercise do our best to be support- supportive of the idea? may be some overlap universal public pre-K that move more U.S. jobs and teach the importance ive! While the concept of in the programs. Still, would likely decimate the to that low-wage sanctu- of physical fitness too. By the way, our boys giving every child the a staggeringly high private sector, shutting ary. As for the crushing Also, it has taught them opportunity to attend number – up to 95% team is going to the state down thousands of private national debt that Bush is preschool appears – of Texas four-year-olds about accountability to tournament in West and preschools and actually putting on the backs of our laudable, in reality it participate in some sort of be at practice and games the girls are going to reducing choices for children, Paulson airily preschool program, and it on time. state in Belton. Lots of is an expensive notion parents. While a system calls it “a necessary and that results in little but is unlikely that universal In conjunction with practice and persistence could be structured to understandable side effect an expanded version pre-K would increase this about two practices per is paying off. Go Red include private providers, of what needed to be done of the struggling K-12 number. week and one or two Hawks and Go Lynx! it is unknown what effect to stimulate the economy.” games per week we education bureaucracy California voters Of course, it’s the mil- and a massive financial also realized pre-K may increased government also work with our kids Betty Renfro, regulation (and increased lionaires who’ve had their hit to taxpayers. not be the best option economies “stimulated” at home some with the Salado costs) would have on When faced with the for all children. Studies - while America’s worka- basic skills. Every coach those providers. decision, California claiming positive returns day majority hasn’t even voters realized that on spending in pre-K According to one kept up with inflation. universal pre-K isn’t all largely include only low- estimate, universal pre- Hank has also backed Got something to say? it’s cracked up to be. income, minority, and K would cost Texas the White House with big Put it in writing and send it to the editor. Letters to First, California voters at-risk children. In fact, taxpayers $2.3 billion bucks, putting more than the editor are encouraged and accepted on a variety realized universal pre-K is one study examining – all for a program that $150,000 into George W’s of subjects. Letters should address issues and not expensive and inefficient. the effects of preschool has failed to demonstrate ‘04 race and hundreds of private personalities. Only signed letters will be California enrolls 66% of for non-disadvantaged long-term positive thousands more into GOP published in the Salado Village Voice. The editor four-year-olds in public students found no long- effects in other states and congressional campaigns. reserves the right to publish (or not) letters written to or private preschool. term benefits. Research countries. Unfortunately, this guy him, as well as editing letters that are published for States with universal pre- out of England suggests isn’t about bringing any space and/or content considerations. The editor may Just as in California, K typically enroll about that the best environment policy changes, but about also respond to some letters at his discretion. Letters universal pre-K is a 70%, so California would for most young children is adding some PR pizzazz may be sent via mail, email or fax. losing proposition for have likely only placed an at home with a parent. to the same, tired old Mail letters to Salado Village Voice, P.O. Box 587, Texas taxpayers, parents, additional 4% of students And a 2005 Stanford- approach. As a Paulson Salado, TX 76571. and children. in pre-K. Considering the UC Berkeley study friend says admiringly, E-mail letters to [email protected]. $2.4 billion allocated to concluded that center- JAMIE STORY IS AN EDUCATION “Hank is a salesman’s Fax letters to 254/947-9479. POLICY ANALYST AT THE TEXAS salesman.” Letters should include a daytime contact phone the initiative, taxpayers based preschool can PUBLIC POLICY FOUNDATION, A NON- number for verification purposes. would have spent actually have a negative $100,000 per additional effect on social skills, PARTISAN, NON-PROFIT RESEARCH student! And this price especially for low-income INSTITUTE BASED IN AUSTIN. Page 4A, SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006 Baby boomers need to avoid the “legacy gap” court interference, legal SOME JUST DREAMED OF If you are a baby Financial fees, lengthy delays and INCREDIBLE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES. boomer - born between public disclosure. 1946 and 1963 - and your Focus • Durable General YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN. parents are still alive, you Power of Attorney - This may want to talk to them by Allen Mantanona document allows your Join us to learn travel-planning secrets of Peter about an important subject: parents to appoint another Greenberg, Today show travel editor and chief their plans for leaving a person to conduct their correspondent for the Travel Channel. Peter’s legacy. Their thoughts Once you have this proper estate planning, business affairs if they expert, practical advice will help you to discover on the subject might vary conversation, you may be their assets may not be become physically or unique destinations tailored to your sense of from yours, so, to avoid surprised at how different distributed as they had mentally incapacitated. intended. And unexpected adventure and budget. And we’ll see how people of misunderstandings that your parents’ attitudes are In addition, you will inheritances may also all ages are visiting some of the most unique and could lead to hurt feelings from yours. Consider this: want to look over the - and financial problems Nearly 40 percent of the result in unexpected tax exhilarating places on our planet. beneficiary designations - you will want to make elder generation says it burdens for the recipients. on your parents’ life sure now that you are all is very important to pass Consequently, you insurance contracts and For free admission, call or visit today. Hurry - seating is limited. “reading from the same financial assets or real may want to encourage qualified plans, such as script.” estate to their children, your parents to work 401(k)s and IRAs. It’s Of course, you may not but only 10 percent of with an estate-planning especially important to Date: Tuesday, July 11 be eagerly anticipating baby boomers feel the professional to develop update these designations Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am such a conversation. If same, according to the appropriate legal if remarriages and Place: 213 Mill Creek Drive, Ste 120, Salado so, you are not alone. Allianz study. So it’s documents, including the stepchildren are part of Your fellow baby boomers entirely possible that your following: your family picture. and their parents are parents own some assets • Will - If your Of course, it’s not easy not doing a good job that they want you to have parents die intestate to manage the estate- discussing inheritances - and you might not even - without a will - their Allen Mantanona planning process. So, in and other issues related to know about them. assets might be distributed 213 Mill Creek Dr., addition to working with “legacies.” In fact, fewer And it is not “greedy” by a court. This could lead an attorney, you and your Suite #120 to a great deal of problems 947-5128 than one in three families for you to inquire about parents may well want to have actually had a these assets. In the first within your family. consult with a tax advisor www.edwardjones.com meaningful discussion on place, your parents may • Living Trust Member SIPC to make sure everyone’s these matters, according feel strongly about leaving - Even if your parents interests are protected. to a study by Allianz Life them to you. But just have a will, their assets Do whatever you can Insurance Co. as importantly, if your may have to pass through to help your parents leave parents have not done probate - which can be the legacies they desire. time-consuming and You’ll be doing them a expensive. But with a great service - and you properly established could be taking a large living trust, their assets burden off their minds. can pass directly to their beneficiaries, without Thinking seconds? Buying and Selling By Ryan Hodge

OW DOES YOUR seconds, before they’ve GARDEN GROW? even entered the home.

We all know that a first By spending just one to impression counts, and two percent of your home’s at no time does that hold value on improving its more true than when a “curb appeal,” you could potential buyer approaches boost your sale price by your home. Regardless of five percent. Interior how much you’ve cleaned upgrades sometimes only and improved the interior, recoup eighty to ninety the buyers’ decision percent of the investment, is often made in just so carefully consider how you’ll budget your home preparation costs.

LOOKING TO Some sellers hesitate JOHN HALL to beautify a home that Insurance and they’re preparing to Financial Services Agent ® CUT YOUR leave, but improving the F A R M E R S landscaping will allow sellers to add as much • Auto • Home • Life as three times the cost • Renters • Boats • RVs to their selling price. Of course, minimal • Business Insurance TAXES landscaping is better than AND HELP INCREASE bad landscaping, so it’s important to keep function YOUR INCOME? first when designing a plan. • Money Market Funds TAX-FREE MUNICIPAL BONDS* If you don’t have an eye • Traditional IRAs MAY HELP. for landscaping, consider hiring a professional, and • Annuities *Bonds may be subject to state, local or the alternative minimum tax. be up front about your budget for the project. • Mutual Funds* Member SIPC • Roth IRAs Michael K. Gunter Don’t throw caution to the 300 E. Central wind, because landscaping (254) 947-3151 Belton costs can escalate into the * Securities offered through 939-5824 thousands and take months (800) 497-8087 to implement. Chances Farmers Financial Solutions, LLC www.edwardjones.com Member NASD are, however, that you can Bell County 2423 Galena Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065 boost your curb appeal Michael K. Gunter (805) 306-3400 ServingEdward Individual Investors Jones Since 1871 and your sale price for July 27, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 5A Local banker elected TBA Chair YOU-Progressive Wellness Services Would YOU, your spouse, or your children BENEFIT from: Donald R. Grobowsky, the Board of an East Texas of Marlin and Chilton in • LOSING FAT (PHYSIQUE/FIGURE) longtime Temple banker, independent bank and is Falls County. West of I- • ADDING MUSCLE (METABOLISM) was installed as 2006- himself a former Chairman 35, the market stretches • INCREASED ENERGY LEVELS (SPORTS) 2007 Chairman of the of the Texas Bankers to Hamilton, Brownwood, • IMPROVED WELL-BEING (HEALTH) Texas Bankers Association Association. Goldthwaite, Lampasas, Receive better results in less time with during its recent 122nd After graduating in and Lometa, then south IN-HOME NUTRITIONAL AND EXERCISE Annual Convention. 1968, Grobowsky was a through the hill country Grobowsky serves as bank examiner for six years markets of Mason, Llano, PROGRAMMING Chairman of the Board and followed by employment Marble Falls, Burnet and Kevin McCauley, MA Chief Executive Officer of at the bank holding Kingsland back to the Certified Personal,Trainer/Clinical First State Bank Central company level at First City Greater Austin area. Nutritionist, LIFESTYLE AND Texas. As of June 30, Bancorporation, Houston. Since the late 1970’s, WELLNESS COACH 2006, First State Bank In 1976, Grobowsky joined Grobowsky has also been reported assets of $790 InterFirst Corporation, involved in the ownership 254-947-8304 million, deposits of $650 Dallas as Vice President of The First State Bank, [email protected] “WHERE YOU (and your family) IS ALL THAT million and shareholder’s and loan officer and rose Granger, Texas, and MATTERS” equity of $65 million. The through the executive presently serves as its Vice Donald R. Grobowski bank has 26 full service ranks of the statewide Chairman of the Board. banking offices operating banking group to become The First State Bank, in 20 communities in Chairman of the Board and Granger has a five bank Central Texas. Grobowsky Chief Executive Officer in network that is located has served with First State 1982 of Temple National immediately to the east Bank since 1987 when a Bank. of the IH-35 corridor in group of local investors In 1987, Grobowsky Hutto, Taylor, Granger and purchased control of First headed the investor group Bartlett. GOOD ADVICE State Bank in Chilton who purchased control of Grobowsky has always and relocated its principal First State Bank, Chilton, been active in civic and IS IMPORTANT WHEN YOU’RE INSURING office to Temple. At that and relocated the head community affairs. He has time, First State Bank had office to Temple. served as President and the largest purchase you’ve ever made. $4 million in assets and First State Bank has had Director of the Temple $400,000 in shareholder’s exceptional growth while Chamber of Commerce, Get great coverage, great rates and great insurance advice from Nationwide©. equity. expanding its Central President and Director A graduate of the Texas market and has been of the Temple Industrial University of Texas at profitable every year since Foundation and Director Austin, Grobowsky started the 1987 acquisition. First and campaign fund his 40 year banking career State’s banking market chairman of the City’s while in college by working stretches up the I-35 United Way Chapter. at Austin National Bank. corridor from the Greater Grobowsky presently He chose a banking career Austin area, including serves on the Board of path started by his father, Kyle, Austin, Round Rock Directors of Scott & White THE DAVID NIX AGENCY Hilmer, an officer at Austin and Georgetown, north to Memorial Hospital, the DAVID NIX, CIC National, and continued Salado, Harker Heights, Scott & White Health Plan, by his brother, George, Belton, Little River- and the Scott, Sherwood 2526 Blue Meadow Drive a retired banker who Academy and Temple. The and Brindley Foundation. Temple, Texas 76502 formerly was Chairman of market east of I-35 consists 770-3355 [email protected] Salado Police Department Report June 2006 Date Offense Location Warrant 6/2 Burglary of Motor Vehicle N. Main Street Suspended 6/3 Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle Southridge Dr. Warrant Serving Salado & Bell County since 1993 5/5 Forgery by Passing Belton Arrest 6/8 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia N. Main Street Arrest 6/8 Possession of Drug N. Main Street Arrest 6/15 Accident Motor to Motor N. Main Street Report 6/8 Fail to Identify to Police Officer N. Main Street Arrest Call me today for a quote. 6/17 Public Intoxication N. Stagecoach Rd Arrest 6/17 Public Intoxication N. Stagecoach Rd Arrest 6/18 Criminal Mischief Church Street Unfounded 6/20 Theft over $50.00 N. Stagecoach Rd Exception 6/20 Theft over $50.00 N. Stagecoach Rd Exception 6/24 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Main and Royal Arrest 6/26 Criminal Mischief Indian Trail Suspended

Styling Salon “Banking the way it was meant to be.” Iris, hair stylist (254) 947-4747 6 month CD 5.25% Susan, nail tech 12 month CD 5.50% (254) 624-5507 24 month CD 6.00% Walk-ins Welcome, Appointments Honored 200 West Travis Call today! Holland, Texas 76534 We are ready to serve you! Old Salado Springs Office 254-657-2528 Fax 254-657-8171 218 Royal Street Page 6A, July 27, 2006, SALADO Village Voice The Central Texas Hurricanes girls 12 and under select softball team placed first in the 2006 National Night Out Notice of PUBLIC HEARING Tournament in Killeen on July 15. Team members The Planning & Zoning Commission are: (bottom) Mirah will hold apublic hearing Knapek; (middle, from on Tuesday, left) Jessica Maldgen, Megan Adkins, Alex August 8, 2006 at 1:00PM Wilson, Brittney Frazier at the municipal building, (Salado); (top, from left): Rachel Piatt (Salado), 301 N. Stagecoach Rd. Taryn Sittmer, Kayla to consider a Conditional Use Permit Castillo, and Elisa Espi- noza. Coaches are Mike request for a bank at the property of Castillo, Ira Wilson, and 815 N. Stagecoach Road. Mike Epinoza.

��

�� NOW ENROLLING!!! Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm THOMAS ARNOLD ACTIVITY CENTER �� 605 THOMAS ARNOLD RD. �� IN SALADO, TEXAS �� CHILDREN AGES 5 - 12 YEARS �� ACTIVITIES INCLUDE �� SWIMMING �� BASKETBALL �� PLAYSCAPE �� TENNIS �� VOLLEYBALL �� ARTS AND CRAFTS �� SCIENCE COOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION, �� PLEASE CALL �� 254-947-5484 �� Or visit

�� www.thomasarnoldactivitycenter.com ��

�� 113 N. Stagecoach Rd. (254) 338-6699 Salado, Texas 76571 [email protected] July 27, 2006, SALADO Village Voice, Page 7A 40th Salado Art Fair Preview Party

The Salado Lynx won the State Championship Tournament in Belton, going undefeated over the course of the tournament and defeating the West Chicks by a final of 14-6 in the title game. Pictured, top row l-r: Coaches: Dwain Smith, Gib Cantu, Scott Oaks and Pam Oaks; second row l-r: Ashley Beasley, Marissa DeLeon, Abby Quick, Faith Renfro, Brooklynne Owens, Marjorie Blake; bottom row: Kristen The Salado Chamber of Commerce Oaks, Landry Smith, Madison Smith, Brittany Ramirez, Sara Wilkerson, Maddie Suhling and Ce Ce Cantu. Invites you to the Preview Party Prior to the 40TH Annual Art Fair Lynx crowned state champs August 4TH 7 p.m. BY PAM OAKES errors by Salado. With groundout, which allowed The Salado Lynx, the the top of the order up in Salado to enter the bottom at Inn on the Creek girls Coach Pitch team the bottom of the fourth of the sixth with a tie. Sal- 602 Center Circle brought home Salado’s inning, the Lynx got a ado’s Landry Smith was first ever girl’s state rally going and scored able to get to third base championship in the Texas the maximum seven runs but her teammates were Teenage Association soft- allowed per inning, to take unable to bring her home, Hors du oeuvres, wine and music. ball league. The young an 11-7 lead. The Lynx so the game would go into Tickets $20, reservations required. ladies won first with an extra innings. were able to extend their ST impressive 5-0 record in lead to 15-9 going into the West scored three runs Please call 254-947-5040 by July 31 the 20-team double elimi- top of the sixth and final in the top half of their nation tournament held in inning. Defensive lapses inning on a homerun. The Belton July17-21. and errors by the Lynx CONTINUED ON PAGE 8A The Lynx opened up allowed West to score play against the West six runs to tie the game Chicks on July17. The at 15 all. With the bases Lynx’s nerves got the loaded and only one out, best of them in the early it looked like West would innings as West jumped to score another run to take a 7-4 lead after three and the lead. However, the one-half innings of play, next batter struck out �� due largely to defensive and another batter hit a �� SALADO CHIROPRACTIC DR. SHIRLEY J. LYNCH (254) 947-BACK (2225) �� Massage Therapy Now Available Walk-ins Welcome �� 213 Mill Creek Drive �� (Located in Salado Plaza) Mon - Wed - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. �� Tues & Thurs Closed % % APY* APY* Kim Neill Van Cura 5.50 5.50 PRIVATE MUSIC STUDIO 2 - YEAR CD 3 - YEAR CD in Mill Creek • Salado Dr. Van Cura is an experienced teacher of piano and voice with many years of teaching and performing experience. • B.M. -Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore • M.A. - The University of Iowa • Ed.D. - Baylor University Joe Read • Co-founder of the MUSIC IN SALADO series State Farm Agent

oic For more 417 N Main Street o & V e Less ian on P s information call Salado, TX 76571 Bus: 254-947-3599 Toll Free: 888-292-3276 947-5592 In Mill Creek

��

*Annual Percentage Yields as of 06/07/06, rates subject to change without notice. Minimum balance to open an account and obtain the stated APY is $500. A penalty may be imposed for a withdrawal prior to maturity. Certificates automatically renew at maturity at the then current rate for the same term. Some products and services �� not available in all areas. �� Page 8A, SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006 Lynx win St ate FR OM PA GE 7A Lynx were abl e to ti e the Lynx resumed play J ul y 19 The Lynx faced the men t. The Lynx j umped game at 18-all after s in - against the China S prin g Bosque vill e Diam o nd o ut to a 3-0 l ead after two gl es b y B ri ttany Ramirez Pan thers . The vis i tin g J ul y 2 0 game . The ear l y innin gs . Chandl er l oo ked and Maddi e S uhlin g , a Lynx too k an ear l y 8-1 start time had the Lynx like the y wo ul d make i t do ubl e b y Madiso n S mi th l ead after two innin gs o n coac hes worri ed, as the a game after scorin g two and an RBI gro undo ut b y soli d hi ttin g b y Can tu, ladi es started sl ow in the ir runs in the top of the third Kristen Oakes . W i th two S mi th, Fai th R enfro and pre vi o us m ornin g games o n a hard-hi t ball up the o uts, Cece Can tu hi t a Marissa De Leo n, and soli d durin g the re gular seaso n mi ddl e that resul ted in a do ubl e and g o t to third o n infi el d def ense . The Lynx and Distri ct to urnamen t. two-run h omer. The Lynx a throwin g error. Can tu bats then wen t s il en t un til It turned o ut the coac hes’ answered wi th three runs scored the winnin g run the fifth innin g , w hen f ears were unfo unded, as in the bo ttom of the third w hen Landry S mi th hi t a se ven of the first e igh t bat- the Lynx team played the ir and then played flawl ess pop up in fro n t of the plate ters scored to take a 15-3 best game of the to urna - def ense for the rest of the that the p i tc her w as n o t l ead. The Lynx, n o t w an t- men t at this poin t. Us in g game to take a 10- 2 win in Linda Rountree Pritchard, R.N. abl e to g et to. in g a repeat of the pre vi o us soli d hi ttin g , smart base a game s h ortened to fi ve Registered Massage Therapist The 19-18 e xtra innin g game , played soli d def ense runnin g and o utstandin g innin gs due to the mercy win earned S alado a day in the bo ttom of the fifth to def ense , the Lynx too k rul e . Therapeutic Massage of rest o n J ul y 18 . The take the 15-4 win. an impress i ve 18-0 win, This win mean t that s h ortened to fo ur innin gs S alado w as the o nl y team Stress Management due to the mercy rul e . l eft wi th an un bl emis hed For Appointment, Call The m ornin g win record and had earned Mother Hanna’s earned the l ynx a Th ursday the righ t to play for the 947-HAND (4263) Palm & Card Reading e venin g matc h up against c hamp i o ns hi p o n Fri day the Chandl er Diam o nds, e venin g . The ir oppo nen t Past • Present • Future the o nl y o ther undef eated wo ul d be the winner of See M other Hanna! team l eft in the to urna - Ray Peterek’s S h e w ill tell you w ha t you w ish to kn ow CONTINUED ON PAGE 1 2A Meat Market in love , m a rri age , b u siness a nd hea lt h . Anyt h ing i s possib le . Czech us out. Closed Garlic Peppered & Reg. Bacon Sunday C ome see Mot her Ha nn a t od a y. Monday S h e can h e lp you in all your pr oblems . $2.89 lb & Homemade Smoked Sausage Tuesday E very one h as somet h ing in st ore f or t hem! $2.39 lb New Killeen location: 1911 Business 190 By Appt. Only Boneless Sirloin New Location: 3210 General Bruce Dr. , Temp le $2.99 lb Call ahead for choice cuts 939-8555 Or 217-2626 No w A ccepting IH-35 South - Exit Tahuay a R d . • East on E lmer King R d . Call Toda y! 2 54-7 71-2381 or 2 54-554-8119

Open�� 7 am-10 pm Dail y & S unda y www.dev ereauxjew elers.com

• Custom Upholstery • •Custom Size Mattresses• • Free pick up & delivery •

515 E. VET. MEMORIAL BLVD. HARKER HEIGHTS 254-699-6105 Smooth Move LUXIVA® Wrinkle Smoother Lips Give fine lines the laugh off with LUXIVA WrinkleSmoother Lips, an age-defying treatment designed to help stop lip color bleeding. This advanced formula helps minimize fine lines around the delicate lip area, helps firm the lip contour and assists in the prevention of future expression lines. Now that’s something to smile about!

Use with LUXIVA Wrinkle Smoother and LUXIVA Wrinkle Smoother Eye for a complete age-defying �� regimen.

881 N. Main St. Salado, Texas (254) 947-9993 Tues-Fri 10 am-6 pm Sat 10am-5pm Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios have been independently owned and operated since 1931. © 2006 Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc. July 27, 2006, SALADO Village Voice, Page 9A

$12 Manicures $25 Pedicure Wednesday Special: Manicure & Pedicure $30 Sheril Edwards (254) 947-9001 Johnnie’s Cleaners & Tailors @ The Village Pharmacy Roy T’s Old Salado Bakery is now open, serving the finest New Orleans coffee, Italian espresso coffee, South- ern Maid donuts, beignets, cakes, pies, kolaches, muffins, cupcakes, biscotti, homemade breads, iced sodas, Don’t wait till it’s to late... and soft drinks. Pictured is (left to right): Tracey Davis, John Davis (General Manager), May Davis, Betsy Tyson, Alterations & Dry Cleaning Knox Tyson, “Roy T.”, Lon Hargrove, and Tiana Charanza (Bakery Manager). Lon Hargrove is the President of Southern Maid Donut Flour Co. of Dallas. Hargrove stated how pleased he was to be in the historic town of No appointment necessary Salado. Salado Chamber of Commerce will have a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. July 31. (PHOTO BY SEAN REX) on alterations, complete in 2 to 4 days. SFRF to provide vouchers 778-2408 or 770-0355 Salado Family Relief to 175 children in the Salado Family Relief The Relief Fund also Fund will provide vouch- Salado school district. Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)3 assists families in need Village Pharmacy ers to qualified families to Because of that fi- corporation whose goal is year round by helping buy new school clothes at nancial demand, the to assist and provide relief with food, shoes, clothes, of Salado a participating Wal-Mart. Family Relief Fund has to families and individuals school lunches and other 213 Mill Creek, # 155 Pre-arrangements have been forced to reduce the in need in the community. neccessities. The Relief been made with store amount of the vouchers. The Relief Fund works Fund does not give cash to 947-3185 managers to assure that If you would like to by creating a centralized recipients. the vouchers are properly donate to the Salado effort to assist those in For more information, So much more than just a drug store. used. Family Relief Fund, you need. contact Leigh Drake, pres- The vouchers will be may do so by mailing a It is best known for the ident, at 254-947-1118. available to qualified check to Salado Family annual Christmas drive, in families at Salado Inter- Relief Fund, PO Box 461, which the Relief Fund pro- Investors are looking at Salado mediate School 9 a.m.-11 Salado, Texas 76571. You vides Christmas gifts and Your property could be right for them. a.m. Aug. 7 and 1-3 p.m. can also make donations Christmas dinner to more Aug. 8. to the Family Relief Fund than 30 families and over I can help. Last year, the Fam- at the Salado branches of 100 children in Salado ily Relief Fund provided First State Bank and Com- schools. That is not where 254 493-0787 back-to-school vouchers pass Bank. the work ends, though. Bill Bartlett [email protected] Valerie Bourque, GRI 860 N. Main St. Salado 254-947-5050 REALTOR® First State Bank Walt Tollefson Lobby Hours: • P.C. Repair • Networking Monday -Thursday 9 a.m.-3p.m. • Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Data Recovery • Custom Built Computers Drive-in: • Virus Removal • Custom Built Servers Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. • Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. 254-947-4379 Cell: 254-291-6354 SATURDAY 9 a.m.-12 noon www.shopI35.com "Where full banking services are traditional" [email protected] Main St. at Thomas Arnold Rd. Salado Hours 9-5 pm 254/947-5852 • www.fsbcentex.com Member FDIC After hours by appt. Angelic Healing Therapeutic Massage Salado 402 E. 6th Ave. Belton, TX 76513 Eyecare Dr. John K. Cooke, O.D. Doctor of therapeutic optometry Hair and Nails • Comprehensive Eye 730 N. Robertson Rd, Exams • Laser Vision between the Sonic and the • Massage Consultations Hardware Store • Body Wraps • Contact Lenses • Herbal Facial • Eyeglasses (Next Day 254-947-9001 Massage Service Available) • Minor Eye • Spray Tanning Emergencies • Gift Certificates Hair by Tue-Fri 9am-5pm Available Saturday Leaza Floyd 9am-1pm Jackie Condon, RMT, MMP 254-939-2204 Salado Plaza Shopping Center Haircuts - Color - Perms By Appointment Only (254) 947-LENS (5367) � � � � � � � � � ��

Page 10A, SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 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 Sunday School 9:30 650 Royal Street Jim Bowmer passes away July 20 (254) 947-5482 Jim D eWitt B owm er, Texas , Pas t C ha irman • Mother’s Day Out. Now Enrolling for Fall • 87, of B ell C ounty, Texas , of B o ar d of D ir ec to rs , die d July 20, 200 6 a t hi s Sta te Bar of Texas , hom e. Graveside s ervices D i s tingui she d Alumnus was h eld, July 24, 200 6 of Baylor University Grace Baptist Church a t th e B owm er Ran ch an d Baylor Law S cho ol , with Rev. Bru c e Burles on fo rm er Adjun c t Pr ofes s o r John Warden Pastor • Jonathan Murdock, Assoc/ Youth Pastor a t Baylor University 2 mi. West of I-35 on 1670/2484 • 254-947-5917 an d Pas to r Jimmy Towers offici a ting. Buri a l was in Law S cho ol , r ec ipient of Worship Schedule th e Pe ac e a ble Kingd o m honorary d oc to ra te fr o m th e University of M ary Sunday School • 9:45 a.m. • Worship • 11 a.m. Ba p ti s t C hur ch C em e tery. H ar din-Baylor on M ay Worship/Bible Study and Praise Kids Music • 6 p.m. Jim D eWitt B owm er 11, 19 96, an d m ember of Wednesday was bo rn M ay 4, 1919 in B ell County to DeWitt an d B o ar d of Trus tees , Th e Pot Luck Meal 6:45 pm Texas Sup r e m e C ourt Praise & Prayer • Missions for children • Satisfy for youth 7:15 p.m. Linnie Mo r g an B owm er. He was a grad ua te of Hi s to rica l Soc iety. He Tem ple High S cho ol wr ote o r c o-a uthor e d articles on Crimina l Law First Bapt ist Church • M a i n St. at th e Cre e k in 1936 , Te m ple Junior C ollege in 1938 , r ec eive d an d Pr oc e d ur e in th e SUNDAY WEDNESDAY hi s B.A . with honors fr o m Baylor Law Review an d Contemporary Worship/Bible Study 9:00a.m. Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m. Texas Bar Journa l. He J i m DeWitt Bowm e r Traditional Worship/Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Recovery 6:00 p.m. Baylor University an d hi s L L B with honors in was a m e mber of Firs t Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir 6:00 p.m. hi s gran ds on C harles C olton B owm er Jr. High Huddles 6:00 p.m. Team Kid (Age 3 - 6th grade) 6:15 p.m. 19 42 fr o m Baylor Law Ba p ti s t C hur ch of Tem ple B owm er S chr ein er V. Simmonds , Jac q u elin e Sr High Huddles 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting 6:15 p.m. S cho ol. B owm er s erve d an d Pe ac e a ble Kingd o m Youth Half-TIme 7:30 p.m. Survivo rs in clu d e Nell Simmonds , C arlie in th e U. S. Army with Ba p ti s t C hur ch . two da u ghters , B onnie Lo r en e Simmonds , Tu cker JAG d uring Wo rld War II He marrie d D a urice www.fbcsalado.org Nell Nea l an d husb an d Jacks on Nea l , an d Annie having s erve d in Africa, Spo onts Yar b r ou gh who (254) 947-5465 Larry, of Te m ple, an d Eliza be th D ickers on . Ita ly, H awa ii an d th e die d Jun e 8, 19 9 4. He al s o M ary Helen S chr ein er In lieu of flowers Philip pin es. was p r ec e d e d in d e a th by an d husb an d C harles IV, m emori a l s may be mad e B owm er was Pas t two sis ters , Ruth Burles on of Sa l ad o an d Kerrville; to Pe ac e a ble Kingd o m Pr esident, Sta te Bar of an d M artha B owm er an d Le t him ki s s m e with th e ki s s es of hi s mouth: fo r s even gran d childr en, Sc ott Retr e a t fo r C hildr en, thy love i s be tter than win e. Edmun d Simmonds an d 19 051 FM 248 4, Killeen, wi fe Shawn, D an D eWitt Texas 76542 . S c anio- fr om S ong of S olomon 1:2 Simmonds an d wi fe H arper Fun era l Ho m e in M arla, Bri an Allen Nea l char ge of arrange m ents. an d wi fe Jamie, Ti ff any Nell D eWitt S chr ein er, Julie D a urice D icks on Presbyterian Church an d husb an d Sam, Tes s a C harlen e S chr ein er, an d of Salado Tyn da l D a urice Eliza be th St. Stephen’s Rev. Ca rl T homps on , Pas t or S chr ein er ; s even gr e a t- Do s sman gran d childr en, M arli concert to 10 A.M. Sunday Worship Joyc e-D a urice Simmonds , Funeral Home Child care during service Abig a il M arie Simmonds , benefit 2525 N. M ain • B e lt on • 933- 2525 North Main Street N “In Servi c e t o o ur fellow m an...” building fund Salado Plaza Dr. Plaza Salado St. Stephen Presbyterian C hurch Brookshire Catholic Pi anis t/ vocalis t Ka te of Salado Brothers Church Harr od an d flu ti s t Deni s e Th o ms s en will Religious Education be perfo rming a t St. 105 Salado Pla z a Dr ive • 254-9 47-810 6 Classes Step h ens p ari s h hall 7 The Salado Church of Christ www.presbsalado.org Pre-K thru 12th p. m . Aug. 12. Th e St. welcomes you to our services this week 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. Step h en’s p ari s h hall i s Wednesday loca ted a t 6 01 F. M . 2268. Sunday Morning Service • July 30, 2006 Mass A d o na tion of $25 per Saturday • 5:30 p.m. pers o n will be accep ted In o ur tim es of d eep - Sunday at the d oo r. (Spanish) 9:30 a.m. es t n eed, in o ur to ugh es t All p r oceeds will go (English) 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. spo ts, w h en life seems to Tues. & Wednesday • 6 p.m. towar ds th e B uilding be cavin g in- w h ere d o Thurs. & Fri. • 8 a.m. Fun d. A win e an d c h ees e we turn? God d oes n o t recep tion will follow th e Office Hours: take any pleasure in o ur perfo rman ce. Every day s truggles, ye t h e d oes 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fo r m o re info rma tion, want us to co m e to th e co ntact Deni s e a t (254) realiza tio n tha t h e alo n e 601 FM 2268 76 0-1590. can m ee t o ur d eepes t an d 947-8037 grea tes t n eeds . Th e sim - Douglas B. Willingham, D.D.S. [email protected] ple prayer we’ll see today Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Since 1980 Joe Keyes is th e o n e God wants us 2 North Main Street at Thomas Arnold Road Minister to pray: “He l p U s”. in the historic Armstrong Adams House (c. 1869) Salado, Texas We offer Chairside Whitening System Sunday Gretchen Williams Bible Class • 9 a.m. Worship • 10 a.m. a s fea tu red i n AB C’s “Extreme Ma keovers ” Evening Worship • 6 p.m. Harpist Wednesday 254-947-5242 Bible Classes • 6:30 p.m. Office Hours by Appointment B e autifu l musi c fo r any o ccasi o n! Scott & White Health Plan IH-35 at Blacksmith Rd. and most insurance Fellow, American College of Dentists Fellow, International College of Dentists (254) 699- 9 050 plans accepted Dentist of the Year 947-5241 • www.saladochurchofchrist.org Now a Met Life provider. Central Texas Dental Society, 1988 www.ce ntexh ar pist.co m July 27, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 11A Jones entertains pilots SonTreasure Island slated at GBC By Debbie McKeown in Central Texas. Johnson, who was an offi- Contributor In May of last year, cial observer from Wash- Grace Baptist Church, 5-8:30 p.m. July 29. The watching skits, making Jones was invited by ington, D.C., sent there to of Salado, invites all Vacation Bible School will crafts, playing games and Curran L. “Jack” Jones Southern California see how General Douglas children who have then begin at 6:15 nightly enjoying snacks. of Holland held court at Friends to be on a panel of MacArthur was doing in completed kindergarten July 30-Aug. 2. But most important, the Stagecoach Inn in aces from the Pacific and New Guinea. through sixth grade to Grace Baptist Church is children will discover the Salado on June 27, relat- China Theatres of World The purpose and goal come to SonTreasure just west of Salado proper amazing treasure of God’s ing events that he was War II. Unfortunatley, of the Friends of the Island. on FM 2484. love. involved in over 60 years Jones was not able to make American Fighter Aces is Grace Baptist Church SonTreasure Island For more information ago to four people from the trip. After meeting two to educate the public on will have a preview creates a tropical adventure or to register your child, Southern California who other pilots from Jones the accomplishments and and registration for the where children will have contact Hill at 512-914- had traveled from san 35th Fighter Group who sacrifices of the fighter Vacation Bible School a great time singing, 9807. Antonio to Salado to meet did participate, Thomas aces and to perpetuate the him. and MacWilliamson were history, according to Mac- Scott MacWilliams eager to meet Jones. Williams. “These guys are Salado Church of Christ of Newport Beach, “We’ve seen pictures all getting up there in age California, vice president/ and stories about Jack in at (Jones will be 87 in Octo- Your special invitation treasurer of Friends of the least ten different books,” ber), and somebody has to American Fighter Aces, said MacWilliams. “And keep their memory alive to our 2006 Summer Series and Dennis Thomas of since he couldn’t make after they’re gone.” “A Savior By Any Other Name” Moreno Valley, Califor- the trip to California, we Colonel Jones spent nia, president, were in decided we would go to about two hours with his San Antonio for the 47th him.” visitors, telling stories, annual reunion of the MacWilliams considers anwering questions and American Fighter Aces it an honor to have met autographing some books Association which was Jones. In fact, he called they had brought along es- held at the Hyatt Regency it the highlight of his pecially for the occasion. from Thursday, June 29 trip. “He’s living history. A special part of the August 2 “Advocate” Joe Baisden to Sunday, July 2. The These guys were there meeting came when Jones’ August 9 “Lion of Judah” Scott Sager two were accompanied right at the beginning of wife, Joyce, appeared with by Thomas’ wife and the war when things were a framed picture and let- August 16 “Lamb of God” Allan Stanglin brother. really bad. They were un- ter. The picture was of August 23 “Head of the Church” Stan Reid To be eligible for mem- dertrained, out-numbered Jones in front of his P-38 bership in the AFAA, you an ill-equipped. They (the plane that replaced had to e a fighter pilot who were flying the obsolete the out-dated P-39’s, and Service begins 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday evening shot down five or more en- P-35 Airacobra, which which Jones referred to as emy aircraft in air-to-air was no match for the much “assisted living”). The let- combat. Retired Air Force faster, higher flying Japa- ter was one he had written Colonel Jones is a five vic- nese airpplane over New to his mother during the tory ace and a member of Guinea on June 9, 1942 in war. the AFAA. The Friends his single engine P-400, Jones is a member of of the AFAA are people which was the export ver- the Holland Chamber who have an interest in the sion of the P-39, intended and Holland American aces and their history, and for delivery to the British. Legion. so they came to meet one he did it to protect Lyndon

Set Sail for SonTreasure Island! Join the Treasure-Hunting Adventure at

Salado United Methodist Church Mother’s Day Out & Preschool Tuesdays and Thursdays Please join all the SonTreasure Island 9 AM-12 PM Half Day adventurers for island fun! 9 AM- 2:30 PM Full Day (Kindergarten - 6th grade) Registration Fee (Non-refundable) $100 Grace Baptist Church Supply Fee per semester: $35 FM 2484 Salado, Texas Monthly Tuition: $110 Half Day Saturday, July 29th $150 Full Day (Preview and registration 5:00-8:30 p.m.) 12 Months through Pre-K THROUGH Age as of September 1, 2006

Wednesday, August 2nd Now Accepting Registration (Sunday night-Wednesday night begin at 6:15 p.m.) Contact SUMC @ 947-5482 For more information, call Joy Hill, VBS director at 512-914-9807 for more details and to register

Classes Begin September 5, 2006 Page 12A, July 27, 2006, SALADO Village Voice

Softballers come home with crown CONTINUED FROM 8A the Chandler-West game West Chicks, who used The visiting Lynx again Although the catcher was force outs at second base. Association league based played earlier Friday. To great hitting and defense to had trouble with nerves, able to hold onto the ball The Lynx recorded the out of Minneola, Texas. no one’s surprise, Salado work their way through the managing to send only for the third out of the third out of the inning on The Coach Pitch age would have to face the loser’s bracket, again. four batters to the plate inning and stay in the a weak dribbler to pitcher, division (8 and 9 year in the top half of the fi rst game, she appeared to be a holding West scoreless in old girls) started off with Affordable Golf Carts before West recorded three bit shaken and played less the inning. between 200 and 250 outs. West managed to aggressively for the rest of The Lynx needed two teams across the state Service & Repair take a 1-0 lead on two hits the game, which allowed runs in the top of the sixth competing in a 10-12 game in the bottom half of the the Lynx to score a little to take an insurmountable regular season. Sixty teams, consisting of the top 3 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE inning. Salado countered more easily. eight-run lead to win the 3 FACTORY TRAINED & CERTIFIED BY CLUB CAR & YAMAHA with two runs in the top West plated two runs in championship. Maddie two teams from the various 3 FAST AFFORDABLE SERVICE of the second and West the bottom of the fourth to Suhling started the inning leagues, earned a berth to 3 CAN FIX ANY TYPE OF GOLF CART OR ELECTRIC VEHICLE 3 FLEET MANAGEMENT & ROTATION plated three runs in the take a 6-5 lead. The Lynx with a single but was the 10 district tournaments 3 MAINTENANCE SERVICE CONTRACTS AVAILLABLE bottom half of the inning bats fi nally woke up and called out for leaving the held at various locations Raymond Flores to take a 4-2 lead. Both they scored the maximum base early when Kristen the week of July 3. Call 254.462.7484 teams were held scoreless seven runs against only one Oakes was batting. Oakes Salado earned a berth in in the third inning. Salado out to take a 12-6 lead after managed to get a single the District 9 tournament scratched out three runs on four and one half innings and scored when Brittany held in Jarrell by winning aggressive base running of play. The offensive Ramirez hit a hard shot up fi rst place in their league TRENZE CRUISES in the fourth to take a 5-4 outburst resulted in a huge the middle for a double. with an 11-1 record. The lead in the top half of their momentum shift. All of Ramirez moved to third top two teams from each inning. a sudden West looked on a throwing error and District tournament qualify Salado, Texas The inning was like a team that was very then scored the winning for the State tournament. (254) 913-1185 highlighted by a hard tired after playing in their run when Cece Cantu hit a The Lynx qualifi ed for the collision between the ninth game in fi ve days. single. State tournament by going Lynx’s Ashley Beasley and Great infi eld defense by Salado softball and 5-2 to become the District FOR ALL YOUR West’s catcher that sent Madison Smith and Faith baseball teams participate runner-up. CRUISE NEEDS! both ladies to the ground. Renfro resulted in two in the Texas Teenage Mattress World Salado Hoops off HK Dodgen Loop 363, next to Hancock Fabrics conclude season Eastman House, Simmons, The Salado Hoops Sleeptronics, Futons, Bunkbeds, recently completed a Daybed & Waterbed Supplies successful Spring/Summer “We Guarantee the basketball Tournament Lowest Prices” season with another strong showing in Corpus Christi. The Hoops are comprised of Salado High School 254-770-3325 • 2825 Thornton Lane • Temple players, all of whom will be seniors with the exceptions of Matthew Rosenau, a junior, and Nick LASTOVICA Seawood, a sophomore, in Salado Hoops, pictured left to right, are: Matthew Roseneau, Ryan Clark, Stephen Fine Jewelers, Inc. the 2006-2007 year. The Quick, Noah Harbison, Nick Seawood (with trophy), Coach Rick Clark, Justin “Known for Service” Hoops competed against Konzen, Blake Newman and Chad Tumey. many Class 4A and 5A Prompt In-Store Jewelry Repairs programs, and select place, in the Waco NAYS in Waco MAYB, and Invitational Tournaments; Diamond Sales • Custom Casting • Diamond teams from around Texas, tournament, fi fth place in second place in their fi nal NAYS National in Appraisal • Watch Repair • Diamond Setting including teams from San San Marcos MAYB, third tournament in Corpus Chicago, IL, and MAYB Jewelry Repair Antonio, Waco, Beaumont, place in the Georgetown Christi. The Salado Hoops National Tournament in 1202 S 31st St. & Ave. L • Temple Leander and others. Classic, second place qualifi ed for two National Lawrence, KS. 773-5772 The Hoops took fi rst

Dorry Rothermel SALADO CLEANERS Independent Consultant (254) 718-0099 Salon 2484 Laundry • Dry Cleaning • Alterations E-mail: [email protected] 1209 N. Stagecoach ‘‘Creating a feeling of welcome, • Color • Cuts 254-947-7299 comfort, and beauty with our 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon - Fri • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat home decor products all across America while fostering the Spirit • Perms • Waxing Full time seamstress on premises of Generosity in the lives of our Consultants and their families.’’ 254-947-3311 1-Day Service (Next to the new Library) www.southernlivingathome.com/dorry 3366 FM 2484, Salado • By Appointment

“Come See What a Nursing Home Should Be” Park Place Manor 810 East 13th Avenue Belton, TX 76513 254-939-1876

Subscribe Today To receive one year (52 issues) of the Salado Village Voice, send $26 check or money order to Salado Village Voice, PO Box 587, Salado, TX 76571 with form.

Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Salado Village Voice, Inc. P.O. Box 587, Salado, TX. 76571 • (254) 947-5321 • Fax: (254) 947-9479 • www.saladovillagevoice.com Salado: Jewel in the Crown It keeps getting better, so we’d like to start earlier creating your ad

Deadline for the Fall 2006 Salado: A Jewel in the Crown of Texas is noon August 2. The street date is September 1 .

20,000 copies per edition Also published on saladovillagevoice.com. Shopping map of the village listing advertisers.

To reserve your next Jewel ad call 254/947-5321 or send in this order form. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The schedule for printing of the “Jewel” is: Fall 2006 issue deadline is Aug. 2, to be distributed by Sept. 1, 2006 Winter 2006 issue deadline is Nov. 1 to be distributed by Nov. 22, 2006 Salado: A Jewel in the Crown of Texas Ad copy must be approved by: Deadline-Aug 2, 2006 Business Name: Phone: Contact Name: email: Circle the ad size: 1/4 page (Color) $105 1/2 page (Color) $180 Full Page (Color) $310 4 1/4” by 3 1/2” 4 1/4” by 7 1/4” -horizontal 9 3/4” by 7 1/4” 9 3/4” by 3 1/2” -vertical Circle One: Same ad as last issue or New ad copy Return to the Salado Village Voice at the above address as soon as possible Please attach any changes or new ad copy. E-mail ad copy, photos or PDF files to [email protected] Shopping Map Salado illage uide Pages 6-7B Section B SaladoV Village Voice July 27, 2006 G 12 Pages Shopping, Dining, Overnight, Events Boutwell, 2006 Texas State Artist, returns to Salado for his 38th Art Fair The Salado Art Fair After finding marks it’s 40th anniversary employment as a this year and George professional artist, Boutwell has shown his Boutwell finally had the work at the last 38 of opportunity and income to them. To recognize the enroll in the professional Texas artist’s loyalty over art classes that he had so the years, the Art Fair is long desired. Success soon honoring Boutwell as this followed, and just recently, year’s Poster Artist, and he Boutwell was selected by responded by producing a the Texas State Legislature scene specifically for the and the Texas Commission occasion. on the Arts to be the Mission San Elizario For the past 34 years 2006 Texas State Artist George Boutwell’s full in the category of two- aspect of the Texas of his previous calendars. time occupation has been dimensional art. A former landscape. For example, Show hours for the touring Texas showing art director for Texas the 2006 version features Salado Art Fair, to be his art and searching Highways Magazine, Spanish missions of Texas. held in Pace Memorial for interesting things Boutwell has been a full- Some area landmarks Park, will be 8 a.m.-5 to paint. Over his long time working artist since Boutwell has painted p.m. Aug. 5 and 8 a.m.- career, Boutwell has 1973. In addition to being over the years include 4 p.m. Aug. 6. Parking risen to a position of named Texas State Artist, the Westphalia Store, is free throughout the prominence in the world Boutwell also rendered a the Westphalia Church, village, and concessions of Texas artists. Though painting of Hank Aaron’s Saint Paul’s Church near will available inside the born in Connecticut in record-setting 715th Marlin, Blue Ridge Baptist grounds. Admission is $5 1943, Boutwell’s family homerun, which hangs in Church near Marlin, The for adults with children eventually found their the Baseball Hall of Fame Bell County Courthouse, under 12 admitted free. way to Texas by the time in Cooperstown, NY. The Coryell County For more information George had entered the One thing that Boutwell Courthouse, Health Camp contact the Salado first grade. has earned a reputation Restaurant in Waco, Hill Chamber of Commerce at Self taught because he for is his calendar work, County Courthouse, The 254-947-5040. could not afford formal art featuring scenes of Texas Theater in Hillsboro lessons, Boutwell sketched Texas. He self-produced and the Ellis County constantly, sometimes and published his first Courthouse. At this year’s completing as many as calendar in 1986, and Art Fair, Boutwell will 100 per day, and absorbed has produced one every have not only a selection Susan Marie’s every book on art in the year since, with each year of his original watercolors The Brands, the Selection, the Personal Service Since 1985 public library. highlighting a different and prints, but also copies SUMMER SHOE SALE

50% - 60% OFF

• STUART WEITZMAN • COLE HAAN - VANELI • D. PLINER • MORE

PLUS...BUY 3 OR MORE SALE SHOES & TAKE AN EXTRA 15% OFF.

“Gonzalez Mobil” (above) and “Rodeo Stars” (below) by Texas artist George Bout- well SUMMER CLOTHING 50% TO 75% OFF

201 North Main in Historic Downtown Salado 254-947-LADY (5239) Page 2B, SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006 Janelle’s What’s happening JULY 29 dedication, recognizing AUGUST 4 details TBA. Artist reception at the congregation of the Salado Art Fair AUGUST 12 Griffith Fine Art Gallery, Salado United Method- Preview Party, 7 p.m. Benefit concert at with artist Clinton Broyles, ist Church, 10:30 a.m. at the Inn on the Creek, St. Stephen’s Catholic 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: 254- in front of the Historic featuring light refresh- Church, featuring Kate 947-3177. Sanctuary on Royal ments and wine tasting Harrod (pianist/vocals) and JULY 29 & AUGUST 5 Street. Dedication will by the Salado Wine Denise Thomssen (flutist), Tablerock’s 14th Annual be followed by a recon- Seller. Tickets: $20 per 7 p.m. All funds will go presentation of Salado secration of the Historic person. Call the Salado the St. Stephen’s building Legends, 8:15 p.m. Dinner: Sanctuary. Chamber of Commerce fund. A wine and cheese 7:15 p.m., cost $8, reserva- JULY 31-AUGUST 2 at 254-947-5040 to reception will follow. A Specializing in tions required. Performance Volleyball camp reserve a ticket. $25 donation will be taken Antiques, tickets: $15 adults, $5 for for incoming seventh- AUGUST 4-6 at the door. Info: 254-760- children 12 and under. 1590. Floral through-ninth graders, Salado Silver Spur Info: 254-947-9205 or in the SIS gym. Cost: UGUST Arrangements, Theater presents the A 12 www.tablerock.org. $30. Registration and Second Annual Silver Mill Creek Community Custom Bedding, JULY 29-AUG. 2 info: Coach Bree Holz, Spur Salado Springs Association Fall Social, Painted Furniture, Grace Baptist Church 947-6900 ext. 1304 Melodrama, an origi- 6 p.m. happy hour, 7 p.m. Upholstery Vacation Bible School. Pre- or email bree.holz@ nal melodrama written dinner. Details TBA. view and registration, 5-8: saladoisd.org. by local playwright AUGUST 16 30 p.m. July 29, VBS to be AUGUST 2 Gary Askins. More Mill Creek Community SALADO: Exit 286 off I-35, then go west on FM 2484 for 5.5 miles and turn onto Union Grove Lane held 6:15 p.m. July 30-Aug. Salado Church of details TBA. Association meeting, 5: Wed-Sat 10am-6 pm, Sun 1-5 pm 254 947-3584 2. Theme: “SonTreasure Christ Summer Guest AUGUST 5-6 30 p.m. at the Inn on the WACO: 213 Mary in the Shops of River Square Island.” Open to children in Speaker Series, 6: 40th Annual Salado Creek. kindergarten through sixth 30 p.m. at the church. Art Fair in Pace Park. AUGUST 16 grade. Info and registration: Speaker: Joe Baisden Show Times: Saturday, Salado Church of Joy Hill, 512-914-9807. on “Advocate.” Free and 9 a.m.–5p.m., Sunday Christ Summer Guest The Front Row JULY 30 open to the public. Info: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Admis- Speaker Series, 6:30 p.m. (A Gallery of Shops) Texas Historical Marker 254-947-5241. sion: $5 for adults, at the church. Speaker: Offering a Distinctive Variety children 12 and under Allan Stanglin on “Lamb of Of Merchandise are free. Info: Salado God.” Free and open to the Chamber of Commerce, public. Info: 254-947-5241. Located in Old Church Place Salado 254-947-5040. AUGUST 17 AUGUST 7 Mealtime Mastered at 230 N. Main Street Salado Monday The Range at the Barton ��947-5831 Club meeting, 11 a.m. house, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Info CIGARS at the Salado United and reservations: 254-947- Methodist Church. 3828 or www.mealtimemast Anne Hudson will ered.com. � provide a program of AUGUST 18-20 � Premium Handmade Cigars, piano music. All ladies Salado Silver Spur � Pipes, Men’s Gifts & Accessories are invited to attend. Theater presents the Second Annual Silver �� AUGUST 9 FEATURING OUR HOUSE BRAND Salado Church of Spur Salado Springs �� THE “SALADO CIGAR” Christ Summer Guest Melodrama, an original �� Speaker Series, 6:30 melodrama written by local �� Sun.-Thurs. 11-5 Fri.-Sat. 11-8 p.m. Speaker: Scott playwright Gary Askins. More details TBA. � 400 S. Main Street (254) 947-9177 Sager on “Lion of Salado, Texas 76571 1-866-498-2447 Judah.” Free and open AUGUST 22 to the public. Info: 254- Mealtime Mastered at 947-5241. The Range at the Barton AUGUST 10 house, 6-8 p.m. Info and Salado Chamber reservations: 254-947-3828 Salado Civic Center of Commerce Ladies or www.mealtimemastered. Designed to serve the Village of Salado Auxiliary meeting, com. Christy’s 9:30 a.m. at the Civic AUGUST 23 Also: Center. Program: Paul Salado Church of Bandstand - Gazebo Letourneau on his Christ Summer Guest of book “My Vietnam Speaker Series, 6:30 p.m. Rental Rooms For: Experiences.” Spouses at the church. Speaker: Family/Class Reunions Salado invited. Stan Reid on “Head of the Weddings - Wedding Receptions AUGUST 11-13 Church.” Free and open to Ladies Boutique Salado Silver Spur the public. Info: 254-947- Rehearsal Dinners Theater presents the 5241. Business Meetings & Luncheons Christy Arner Second Annual Silver AUGUST 26 Style Shows • Concerts Spur Salado Springs Mealtime Mastered at Melodrama, an origi- The Range at the Barton Main at N. Pace Park nal melodrama written house, 9-11 a.m. Info and 601 North Main Street P.O. Box 83 by local playwright reservations: 254-947-3828 Salado, TX 76571 Gary Askins. More or www.mealtimemastered. (254) 947-8300 com. 254/947-0561 July 27, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 3B Have a Salado in the Village of Salado? 2007 event to list on this APRIL 27 calendar? Email ABWA Benefit and AUGUST 29 Price: $155. Info: email OCTOBER 18 NOVEMBER 21 your information to: Style Show, 11 a.m.-1 Mealtime Mastered [email protected]. Mill Creek Commu- Salado Historical news@saladovillage at The Range at the SEPTEMBER 22-24 nity Association meet- p.m. at the Longhorn Society annual Gen- voice.com or Barton house, 6-8 p.m. Salado Silver Spur ing, 5:30 p.m. at the Inn eral Meeting and Chili Room of Stagecoach Inn. Info and reservations: Theater presents “Don’t on the Creek. Supper, 6:15 p.m. at the Info: 254-947-3617. call 254-947-5321, 254-947-3828 or www.me Touch that Dial, with OCTOBER 21 Salado Civic Center. or altimemastered.com. live music and Vaude- Salado Area Republi- DECEMBER 1, 2, 8 AND 9 fax to 254-947-9479. AUGUST 31 ville-style entertainment. can Women Fine China Tablerock Amphithe- Mealtime Mastered Show times: 7:30 p.m. Luncheon, noon at ater’s Annual presenta- at The Range at the Sept. 22 and 23 and 2 Stagecoach Inn Longhorn tion of Charles Dickens’ The Event Center at Barton house, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 23 and 24. Room. Info: 254-947- Yuletide classic, A p.m. Info and reserva- Tickets and info: 254- 3617. Christmas Carol, 7 p.m. Tenroc Ranch tions: 254-947-3828 or 947-3456 or www.salados OCTOBER 21 each night. Tickets avail- Elegant, Quiet, Rural Setting www.mealtimemastered.c ilverspur.com. Annual Chamber of able at the gate beginning I-35 Exit 284 2 miles West on Thomas Arnold Rd om. OCTOBER 7-8 Commerce Golf Tour- 6:30 p.m. Concessions SEPTEMBER 1-3 Audtions for nament, 8 a.m. start at open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: Salado Silver Spur Tablerock’s annual A Mill Creek. Info: Salado $5 for adults, $3 for chil- Theater presents “Don’t Christmas Carol pro- Chamber, 254-947-5040. dren. Info: 254-947-9205 Touch that Dial, with duction, 3 p.m. both days. OCTOBER 21 or www.tablerock.org. live music and Vaude- Info: 254-947-9205 or Salado Education DECEMBER 1-3 ville-style entertainment. email harrycsweet@sbcgl Foundation Cattlemen’s Salado Historical Show times: 7:30 p.m. obal.net. Ball at Tenroc Ranch. Society’s Annual Christ- Sept. 1 and 2 and 2 p.m. OCTOBER 7, 14 AND 21 Evening will include mas Tour of Homes. Sept. 2 and 3. Tickets and Tablerock’s Annual music from the Freddie More details TBA. The Sirena 4,000 sq. ft. info: 254-947-3456 or Shakespeare Play, Fuller band, barbecue, DECEMBER 1-3 & 8-10 www.saladosilverspur.co Macbeth, under the Blue Heron 5,000 sq. ft. live and silent auctions Annual Salado Catering Kitchen • Bar Area. m. stars, 7:30 p.m. each and a casino. Tickets now Christmas Stroll event. Private creekside wedding facilities SEPTEMBER 8-10 night. Tickets: $10 for on sale for $75 per person, More details TBA. Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Site Salado Silver Spur adults, $5 for child, available at the Salado DECEMBER 7-9 512-947-9218 • www.Tenroc.com Theater presents “Don’t student or military. Info: ISD Central Office or at 2006 Coach Smith Touch that Dial, with 254-247-0220 or email Century 21-Bill Bartlett. Memorial Basketball live music and Vaude- [email protected]. For more information call Tournament, featuring ville-style entertainment. OCTOBER 10 254-947-1958. COMING SOON! some of the finest high 2nd Annual Show times: 7:30 p.m. Salado Garden Club OCTOBER 28-29 school basketball teams in Sept. 8 and 9 and 2 p.m. meeting, 10 a.m. at the Tablerock’s Fright the state. More info TBA. Original Sept. 9 and 10. Tickets Salado Civic Center. Trail 7:30-10:30 p.m. DECEMBER 12 Melodrama and info: 254-947-3456 or Guest speaker: John both nights. Two trails to Mill Creek Commu- The Complete History www.saladosilverspur.co Drumgoole, TV Garden choose from. Concessions nity Association meeting of Bell County (abridged) m. Show host. Free and open available. Admission: $5 and Christmas Dinner Showtimes SEPTEMBER 9 to the public. Info: 254- for adults, $3 for chil- at Mill Creek Restaurant. Fri & Sat 7:30 pm www.saladosilverspur.com Salado Volunteer Fire Sat & Sun 2 pm 947-3617. dren 12 and under. Info: Picture Show 6 p.m. happy hour, 7 p.m. Vaudeville 108 Royal Street • Salado The last weekend Stage in the old Guest-Sanford Granary Live Music 6: of every month is & Fun for Department Fish Fry, CTOBER 254-947-9205 or email any age O 12-14 dinner. available for private/public For Reservations, call 254-947-3456 events. Call for details 30-8:30 p.m. at the Salado Annual Christmas in [email protected]. Tickets also available at the Door Intermediate School. October event, sponsored NOVEMBER 15 More details TBA. by the Salado Chamber of Mill Creek Commu- SEPTEMBER 15-17 Commerce Ladies Auxil- nity Association meet- Salado Silver Spur iary. Details TBA. ing, 5:30 p.m. at the Inn Theater presents “Don’t on the Creek. Touch that Dial, with live music and Vaude- ville-style entertainment. Show times: 7:30 p.m. Serenity Spa Sept. 15 and 16 and 2 p.m. Sept. 16 and 17. Tickets • Day Spa • Salon and info: 254-947-3456 or www.saladosilverspur.co • Boutique m. SEPTEMBER 16 Mill Creek Com- 947-8833 munity Association Fall Picnic, 6:30 p.m. at Sherrill Park. Johnny’s Steakhouse will cater. SEPTEMBER 16-17 It’s a Texas thing! Tablerock’s Fantasy 22” custom Faire 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both days, featuring characters metal cut-outs. from history, literature, Great for gifts. mythology and imagina- tion. Enjoy music, dance, swordplay and storytell- ing, and shop goods from over 50 vendors. Admis- sion: $7 for adults, $5 for Order yours at children 12 and under, seniors and military. Info: 254-624-1008 or email [email protected]. SEPTEMBER 20 Mill Creek Commu- nity Association meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Inn on the Creek. On IH-35 between exits 284 & 285 SEPTEMBER 20-22 Salado Village Art- ists Painting Workshop, Salado, Texas with D.K. Nichols, of #3 Old Town Salado Rockdale. Workshop will focus on abstract color 401 S. Main St. • Shady Villa Salado, TX 76571 and design; student will 254-947-4479 (254) 947-5703 • (800) 473-5703 have choice of medium. gregorysofsalado.com Page 4B, SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006 Wilsonart prez speaks to Rotary Bill DeGaetano, it began in Los Angeles manufacture in the U.S. President of Wilsonart over 50 years ago, and was The company’s number International, provided originally named Ameri- Etrulia’s one product is “high “A Fine Resale Shop” the Rotary Club of Salado can Desk. pressure laminate,” noted with an overview of the A customer was instru- Women’s Clothing • Accessories DeGaetano. Some of the company which employs mental in having the com- more interesting products All Sizes & Styles for over 1,700 Central Texans pany move to Temple. It are digital reproduction at its Temple facilities. has since grown to be the your Summer Fling laminates carrying logos DeGaetano, a 25-year largest manufacturer of or photos; DiGaetano Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. employee of Wilsonart, its type, passing Formica Bill DeGaetano used a Coke laminate to Michelle Ellis 881 N. Main gave a short history of the several years ago, De- demonstrate. 254-947-0504 Across from Subway company, explaining that Gaetano noted. Wilsonart the company warehouses In addition to lami- now employs over 3,500 only 15 days worth of nate, a number of other people worldwide. inventory in 24 different products are now being In 1967, the company locations throughout the produced. Wilsonart was acquired by Rexall/ country, while at the same started the manufacture of Dart, and was once part time guaranteeing seven- flooring in 1995, and now of Kraft Foods. They are to-10 day delivery from also make decorative met- now a subsidiary ITW, order and manufacture als for customers such as For Eleven Years! which also manufactures to delivery. As a result of casinos, and produce solid a variety of items, includ- Blending the past with the Present. successfully maintaining surfacing called Gibralter. ing auto parts. this policy, DeGaetano DeGaetano repeat- Wilsonart itself, De- Quality merchandise ~ Old-Fashion says that the company has edly talked with pride of Gaetano continued, is a retained some of its cus- the company’s “support prices with Old-Fashion service! company valued at $13 tomers for over 50 years. of employees”; these ac- billion. Laminates, ad- 302 N. Main St. Salado, Texas Wilsonart is a fully tivities include matching hesives and edge mold- international company, charitable donations, and (254) 947-0336 • 1-888-757-9842 ing are manufactured in with about 10 percent of sponsoring of youth sports www.heirloomsofsalado.com Temple. its business outside the activities. The company is The company, says U.S. and sales offices also major contributors to DeGaetano, has always throughout the world. In the community in orga- had the business model of spite of the pressure to nizations such as United “common sense” and was move manufacturing out way, Ralph Wilson Youth one of the first to employ of the country Wilsonart Club, and Scott and White the strategy of “just-in- has maintained 97 percent Hospital, he said. time” inventory, where of its domestic product --REPORTED BY GERRY REIHSEN Uptmor to perform Kitty Wells #4 Rock Creek Salado classics at July 29 Legends pre-show Tablerock Festival of Mexican dinner prepared Uptmor has had an 947-3630 Salado, Inc. will feature by The Salado Mansion, exciting career as a Beverly Uptmor for the they can walk from the recording artist herself, Kitchenware, Salado Legends pre show Tablerock picnic area singing on a TV music including Bakeware, Pottery, on July 29. to the amphitheater to show in Las Vegas. Glassware, Gadgets and more The Salado Legends attend the 35-minute pre She performed as lead • Unique Furniture pre show begins at 7: show. Or, attendees who vocalist for a successful • Garden & Yard Decor 30 p.m. each remaining are not eating in the park band and still has a large • Table Linens & Accessories evening of performance, may come early to watch fan base in Texas. • All natural aromatic Caldrea July 29 and Aug. 5. the pre show. Attendees Dinner reservations exclusive fragrances After guests use their may purchase tickets for for the catered meal are pampered cleaning pre-purchased dinner the show, beginning at 7: required: $8 for adult or tickets for a catered 15 p.m. child. Adult show tickets Uptmor will be singing are $15, while Child (4- her tribute to the Queen 12) show tickets are $5. of Country Music – Miss Tickets may be Something for everyone Kitty Wells. Get ready to purchased in Salado at take a step back in time Fletcher’s Antiques, The with Country Classics Salado Mansion, First such as “It Wasn’t God State Bank, Compass Who Made Honky-Tonk Bank in Salado, Belton Angels,” Kitty’s first big or Temple and at ITR hit. on Fort Hood. To charge Growing up listening tickets to Pay Pal use to Kitty Wells, Uptmor w w w.t a bl e r o c k .o r g. has a deep respect for the Tickets may be purchased lady who opened doors the night of the show only. Pace Park Dr. for future female artists, For groups of 20 more such as Loretta Lynn and call 1-800-947-9205. Salado, Texas Patsy Cline. 254 947-0128 For all of your Event Transportation Needs! Transporting 4 passengers, 6 passengers, or 8 passengers

Salado Salado * Austin IH 35, Exit 285 Call Lori 254-947-4065 for rental rates Specific questions on nutrition July 27, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 5B For weeks now you differences between one have read my articles LIFESTYLE AND WELLNESS human’s metabolism and The TIMBERS harping on the importance another’s. Because of this at the Sawmill of a proper nutritional BY KEVIN MCCAULEY bio-chemical individuality A Unique Guest Suite program. This week I one meal can help one Bed & Breakfast will answer a handful person to lose fat and feel of questions regarding resistance. The point is whole food source, and is great, another to have no Serving Sunday specific areas of nutrition. simple; make your muscles not synthetic. response at all, and still I seem to struggle use up the stored glycogen A special note on another to gain weight and Brunch! with my blood sugar so the glucose in the supplements: feel horrible. 409 Salado Plaza Rd., Salado, TX levels. What are some blood stream has a place The supplement Why? We are all simple ideas to balance to go. If your muscles industry is a very poorly different. I personally am 254-947-0137 out my energy with are unable to absorb the regulated industry. The a Protein Type and I need proper nutrition? glucose circulating in majority of the supplements to consume fatty proteins www.timbers.saladosawmill.com Take a look at these the bloodstream, your on the market, unless throughout the day or I a division of xtraworx, llc areas of your nutritional adipose (fat) will. This entitled “pharmaceutical will not function well. If I “Stay at the Sawmill, sleep like a log” program: will put you on the fast grade,” have little to no were to go on a low-fat or Meal Combinations - track toward creating the resemblance to what the non-fat high carbohydrate Are you consuming meals disease Type II Diabetes label says. regimen I would not only heavy in carbohydrates (Adult Onset). My wife and I feel lousy but I would be compared to the other What is the best way have been following a on my way to creating macronutrients, protein for me to get all of the nutritional program for Adult Onset Diabetes (I and fats? If so, cut back nutrients I need to have about two months now, would have a very difficult on your refined and high for optimum health? she looks and feels great, time controlling my glycemic carbohydrate Improve the quality of I have gained weight and weight). I don’t do well • Full Breakfast Service (sugars) intake and all of your foods. Begin feel awful, how can that with a large amount of • The Hayloft Event Hall replace them with more moving to organically be? carbohydrates at all. Some • Garden Weddings complex and nutritious raised/grown foods and Welcome to bio- people are Carbohydrate • Nature Trails carbohydrates. Then, away from conventionally chemical individuality; Types and others Mixed farmed foods. We were make sure at every meal a term that explains the Come to the country. created to digest, absorb CONTINUED ON PAGE 12B you have a good source You deserve a little peace and quiet. of fiber (salad, steamed and assimilate foods in vegetables), protein and their natural states, so cut Enjoy our “Royal” 4490 Royal Street«Salado, Texas fat. The fiber, protein back or avoid all altered/ treatment! 3.5 miles east of Main Street on Royal and fat combination will manufactured foods. 254.947.3350 slow down the breakdown Make sure to improve the Cottages, havens, suites and www.royalstreetprovision.com of the carbohydrates into variety of foods you are Carriage House for functions. glucose (blood sugar). consuming as well. Near Salado’s Main St. Meal Frequency - Are If, after improving your in the 300 block of Royal. you eating three meals or quality of food intake, 254-947-5260 Toll free: less a day? If so, add a and you still would like Bed Breakfast 866-SALADO-S A Sewing Basket snack or two so you don’t to increase your nutrient & Beyond www.baineshouse.com go longer than three hours intake at this point. Begin Inn email: [email protected] w 100% Cotton Fabrics w Quilting without consuming a small a daily regimen of one of w Notions w Classes these super-foods: wheat amount of energy. (254) 947-5423 • 1-877-244-0450 Resistance Training - grass, barley grass or a www.thesewingbasket.com Are you taking part in any mixture of green vegetable [email protected] 560 N. Main St type of resistance training juices. (Located in the Stagestop Shopping Center) Retreat & Conference exercise program? Most If you still want to add a Center Salado, TX 76571 people don’t realize this, vitamin/mineral complex Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30, Sun 12-4:30 p.m. to your daily regimen, but resistance training is a A SPECIAL PLACE - Under New Ownership great way to fight insulin make sure it comes from a for groups, large or small to relax, fi nd inspiration, and return to the pace of yesteryear. Book now for retreat, workshop, meeting, StoneCreek Settlement or corporate events. Bed & Breakfast Look us up on the Internet: www.summersmill.com Beautiful historic College Hill • Historic Salado setting on Salado’s Weddings • Receptions • Conference Center 7441 FM 1123, #41 • Belton, TX 76513 Main Street Fax: 254-939-6183 • Phone: 254-939-6194 EMail: [email protected] Seven Guest Rooms Large Gathering Room for weddings Old Salado Springs & retreats Celebration Center On-site event coordinator and Retreat Call 947-1000 Built 1860 www.touringtexas.com/halley

Early Texas & German Sunday Haus style cottages 254-947-9099 The Inn at Salado 888-777-8844 Historic Bed & Breakfast stonecreeksettlement.com Up to 5,000 sq. ft. Bed & Breakfast of meeting and rooms for up to Salado - IH 35 celebration space 26 guests 254-947-5000 Reservations 1-800-800-8000 • Clean, Friendly Service On the Creek • Free Continental Breakfast • Pool - HBO - ESPN • Free High Speed Internet In the Heart of Salado • In Room Coffee Maker - Refrigerator Weddings ~ Receptions ~ Accommodations Microwave VISA/MasterCard • Special Group - Reunions - Wedding rates 200 Block of Royal Street North Main St. & Pace Park Dr. American Express • AAA Approved Discover • Newly renovated (254) 947-0027 / (800) 724-0027 Diner’s Club (254) 947-5933

Page 6B, SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006 �� July 27, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 7B ��

��

24. Accents of Salado 254/947-5908 S 43. Southern Comforts 254/947-0595 S 62. Heirlooms 254/947-0336 S 81. Salado Sawmill 254/947-0137 S 3. SHOPS AT THE STAGECOACH 115. Johnny’s Steaks & Bar-Be-Que 254/947-4663 D 25. Leigh’s Necessities 65. The Village of Salado 254/947-5060 CV The Timbers at Salado Sawmill 254/947-0137 L Salado Cigars 254/947-9177 S Margrit’s Shoe Chateau S 116. Johnny’s Texas Banquet Hall 254/947-4663 D and Floral Creations 254/947-0128 S, $ 68. Serenity Spa 254/947-8833 $ 4. Stagecoach Inn 254/947-5111 D,L 44. Salado Haus 254/947-1868 S 118. Thomas Arnold 254/947-5191 E 26. CREEKSIDE CENTER 82. OLD TOWN SALADO 5. Stone Creek Settlements 254/947-9099 L 45. Sweet Dreams 254/947-9200 S 119. Salado Intermediate 254/947-1700 E Prellop Fine Art Gallery 254/947-3930 S 70. Cathy’s Boardwalk Cafe 254/947-8162 D 888/777-8844 48. A Touch of Heaven 254/947-5543 $ STAGESTOP RETAIL CENTER 120. Salado High 254/947-5429 E Susan Marie’s 254/947-5239 S Angelic Herbs 254/947-1909 S Texan by Design 254/947-4479 S 6. Central Texas Area Museum 254/947-5232 E 254/535-6676 121. Cedar Valley Baptist Church 254/947-0148 C 30. First Baptist Church 254/947-5465 C The Sewing Basket 254/947-5423 S 87. Century 21 Bill Bartlett Real Estate $ 8. 49. Roy T’s Old Salado Bakery $ 122. Eagle Rock Ranch 254/947-5369 $ SHADY VILLA 31. Salado Mansion 254/947-5157 D 254/947-5050 Gregory’s 254/947-5703 S 50. Farmers Insurance 254/947-0995 $ Rick’s Salado Feed 254/947-3613 S 32. THE VERANDA 71. 88. The Personal Wealth Coach 254/947-1111 $ Sweet Nut Things 254/947-8088 S Zbranek Agency SALADO CIVIC CENTER Salado Garden Center 254/947-3613 S First Texas Brokerage 254/947-5577 $ Salado Civic Center 254/947-8300 CV 10. Shyenne’s of Salado 254/947-9215 S Salado Fire Department 254/947-8961 CV 124. St. Stephen Catholic Church 254/947-8037 C 33. First State Bank 254/947-5852 $ Chamber of Commerce 254/947-5040 CV 94. SALADO PLAZA 11. Tablerock Amphitheatre 254/947-9205 E 51. Salado Church of Christ 254/947-5241 CV 127. Grace Baptist Church of Salado 254/947-5917 C 34. FIRST CENTRE at 40 N. Main Historical Society CV Salado Village Voice 254/947-5321 $ 13. Salado United Methodist Church 254/947-5482 C 128. Janelle’s 254/947-3584 S Alice’s 254/947-9000 S SISD Administration 254/947-5479 E Edward D. Jones 254/947-5128 $ 14. Royal Street Provision 254/947-3350 L ROCK CREEK Not shown on map Chameleon Clothier 254/947-7104 S Village Art Center Monteith Abstract & Title Co. 254/947-3922 $ Country Inn 53. Splendors of Salado 254/947-3630 S The Event Center at Tenroc Ranch First Community Title 254/947-8480 $ 72. The Halley House 254/947-1000 L RE/MAX Gold Team 254/947-4011 $ (3.5 miles east on Royal) 54. Charlotte’s of Salado 254/947-0240 S 2 miles west of I-35 on Thomas Arnold Rd. 35. Salado Masonic Lodge #296 CV 73. Salado Chiropractic 254/947-BACK P 15. Friendship House B&B 254/947-3136 L CARRIAGE PLACE SQUARE 512/947-9218 $ 36. Christy’s of Salado 254/947-0561 S Salado Tanning & Fitness 254/947-5814 $ Salado Eye Care 254/947-LENS P 16. The Baines House B&B 254/947-5260 L 56. OLD CHURCH PLACE 37. Inn at Salado 254/947-0027 L Village Pharmacy 254/947-3185 $ 17. Inn on the Creek B&B 254/947-5554 D,L The Front Row Emporium 254/947-5831 S 38. SALADO SQUARE 57. ARCHANGEL ON MAIN 96. Mill Creek Golf & Country Club 254/947-5144 D,L CELEBRATION CENTER THE COLONY Browning’s Courtyard Cafe 254/947-8666 D 74. Merle Norman Cosmetics 254/947-9993 S 97. Salado Public Library 254/947-9191 E 18. Botangles 254/947-4747 $ Griffith Fine Art 254/947-3177 S Carden’s 254/947-0300 S Etrulia’s 254/947-0504 S 98. Salado Cleaners 254/947-7299 $ Old Salado Springs Celebration 59. The Iron Gardens 254/368-1928 S Your Salado business can find Linda Rountree Pritchard 254/947-4263 P Salado Wine Seller 254/947-8011 S 100. Village Realty 254/947-0342 $ Center and Retreat 254/947-5933 $ Watersong Massage 254/947-0042 P Main Street Place 254/947-9908 S 76. ArchAngel Antiques 102. Robertson’s Hams its place on this map and on the web 19. Old Salado Springs 61. SALADO CIVIC SQUARE 39. The Range at the Barton House 254/947-3828 D & Architectural Salvage 254/947-5933 S and The Choppin’ Block 254/947-5562 S Guest Lodging 254/947-5933 L Joe Read State Farm Agency 254/947-3599 $ with a weekly ad for just $10. 40. Family Dentistry 254/947-5242 P 104. Fairway Golf Carts 254/947-4065 S 20. Springhouse Antiques 254-947-0747 S Properties by Larry Sands 254/947-5580 $ Dr. Douglas B. Willingham 79. Presbyterian Church of Salado 254/947-8106 C 108. Scissors Hair and Nails 254/947-9001 $ Call Salado Village Voice 22. Salado Silver Spur Theatre 254/947-3456 E Uncommon Grounds Cafe 254/947-3354 D 42. Mud Pies Pottery 254/947-0281 S 111. Super 8 Motel 254/947-5000 L at 254/947-5321. Page 8B, SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006 Cowboys Bar-B-Q Ultimate Drive makes Temple stop Exit 285 • 1300 Robertson RD Already the talk of the town, BMW’s 10th Slow Cooking. . . Annual Ultimate Drive Program for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fast Service Foundation will travel to Garlyn Shelton Imports Brisket • Sausage • Turkey 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at 5700 Ham • Chicken • Pork Tenderloin SW Dodgen Loop 363 in Pork Ribs • Veggies... Temple on Aug. 10. Two fleets of specially- Catering, Take Out or Dine In badged BMWs, decorated with pink ribbons and the 254-947-5700 phrase “Ten Years, Ten e e e

Free Karaoke One of the specially-badged BMWs (750Li) prepares for the 10th Annual Ultimate Drive for the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation. The Ultimate Drive will travel to e at Old Mill Pizza Garlyn Shelton Imports in Temple on Aug. 10.PHOTO BY JIM SULLEY/NEWSCAST 1st and 3rd Million Miles, 10 Million munity outreach programs “I am proud to an- 213 Mill Creek Dr. #200 Dollars for the partner- provided by the Susan G. nounce that after 10 Salado, TX 76571 Saturday ee ship. The money raised Komen Breast Cancer years of the Ultimae Dine in • Carry Out directly supports breast Foudnation, the nation’s Drive, BMW will have cancer research, educa- largest fundraiser for donated over $10 Million & Delivery e of the month, tion, screening, and com- breast cancer research. to the Susan G. Komen 947-0700 Foundation,” said Tom starting July 7th. Purves, Chairman and CEO, BMW (US) Hold- ing Corp. “Thanks to new developments in research Proudly serving the same menu and screening techniques, breast cancer patients Featuring Daily Lunch and recipes that made Salado famous! have over a 95 percent Specials survival rate if the disease Soups • Salads is caught early. The road Classic Sandwiches on ahead looks promising.” Fresh baked Bread The Ultimate Drive Homemade Desserts • Cookies is a grass roots program #4 Salado Square "A Great place for private parties" that gives community Main St. Salado Carry Out 947-8666 members the opportunity to get involved in the fight against breast cancer. De- veloped by BMW in partnership with the Komen Foundation, two fleets of Overnight Accommodations for Individuals or Groups In specially designed BMWs • Conference Center • Banquet Facilities crisscross the ocuntry vis- • Weddings • Rehearsal Dinners Historic iting participating BMW Retaill Centers. For every • Business Meetings • Lodging Salado mile driven during the • Historic Dining Room • Coffee Shop Ultimate Drive Event, $1 • Stagecoach Club (254) 947-4663 is donated to the Komen Right Next Door To Foundation. The drive For Reservations please call 800-732-8994 or 254-947-5111 Custom Menus Available will continue through Oc- www.johnnyssteaksandbbq.com tober 2006, inviting con- sumers to get behind the wheel and help contribute to the fight against breast cancer. The Original Aromatherapy Upon completion of Immerse yourself in a very “scent-ual” experience every drive, each partici- with a delicious cup of gourmet coffee! Choose from pan adds his or her own name to the Signature custom coffee blends, cappuccino or espresso. Com- Vehicle-this year, a BMW plete your visit with one of our freshly baked treats. 3-Series- which becomes a living memorial to those who have lost their battle Uncommon Grounds Cafe against breast cancer and a sign of hope and inspira- Salado’s Wireless Internet Cafe tion to others fighting the Featuring “Chef” Cynthia It’s a Party on the Patio! disease. “This year is especially Gourmet Breakfast & Lunches Join us this Friday meaningful, as the Komen Freshly served daily! Half-Price Drinks Foundation celebrates (5pm-close) 10 years of partnership Italian Weekly Specials with BMW,” said Cindy Tapas Menu Schneible, Vice President Soup Specials Live Music of Cause-Marketing and Sponsorsips for the Ko- 417 N. Main St. men Foundation. “The 947-3354 Ultimate Drive has helped Business Hours: THE RANGE fudn essential research at the Barton House Wed. - Sat. and crucial services for 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Fine Cuisine patients, survivors, and Sunday 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 101 N. Main • Salado • 254.947.3828 their families over the past Closed Mon. & Tues. www.therangerestaurant.com nine years.” Serving Dinner Tues-Sat 5 p.m-Close SALADO Light summer grilling ideas July 27, 2006 Village Voice, Page 9B Grilled Fish Tacos with Thai Slaw Nutrition Info: Per Serving (9.75 oz-wt.): 310 calories This Asian twist on typical Baja fish tacos is a (50 from fat), 5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 41g protein, Cathy’s Salado MUD PIES celebration of colors and textures with chewy purple 30g total carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 5g sugar), Texas cabbage, crisp red onion, creamy green avocado and 140mg cholesterol, 1290mg sodium. BOARDWALK CAFE POTTERY crunchy orange carrots. The Thai flavors of lime, HAND THROWN POTTERY peanut, chili and a hint of coconut bring new life to a 254/947-8162 ONE PIECE AT A TIME Southern California classic. Grilling the fish makes Old Town Salado these tacos lighter and healthier than the common Handmade battered and fried version. Charbroiled Serves 4–6 Hamburgers Pottery, Homemade Soups Homemade Fish Marinade • 1/2 cup tamari Homestyle Entrees Fudge • 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 juicy limes) Salad Bar Find your favorite from • 1/4 cup water our 45 plus • 1 TB red chili paste flavors!! • 2 garlic cloves Sucrose free also • 1 TB honey available • 1/4 cup coconut milk We Cater! 18 N. Main Salado Open for Lunch: 947-0281 • 2 lbs mahi mahi, skin removed 11-3 M-F 11-4 Sat Mon-Sat 11-5 p.m.

Thai Slaw Dressing • 1 TB fish sauce Please join us this weekend! • 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 juicy limes) • 2 tsp sesame oil Appetizer Course Wild Rice Crabcakes • 1 tsp red chili paste Second Course • 1/2 cup coconut milk Greek Salad • 1/2 cup peanut butter Grilled Pineapple & Mango with Balsamic Glaze Main Course • maple syrup (optional) Gluten-Free, Vegetarian Grilled Beef Tenderloin Fillet w/ Southwest Grilled • red pepper flakes (optional) Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a perfect summer dessert. Shrimp Thai Slaw Stuffed Yellow Squash • 2 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced Serves 6–8 Sugar Snaps w/ Onions & • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar • 2 carrots, shaved or peeled Mixed Peppers Make plans now for • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature Dessert Course • 1/2 cup daikon, cut into matchsticks your next celebration • 2 TB honey Croissant Pudding w/ Apple • 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced Menus at • 2 TB fresh mint or basil leaves, chopped Brandy Custard Sauce • 3 TB cilantro, chopped www.inncreek.com • 1/2 tsp salt • 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into rings 15 Beautifully Furnished Victorian Guest Rooms Elegant Location on Salado Creek • Flour tortillas • 1 ripe mango, sliced lengthwise • Skewers (metal skewers or wooden skewers soaked Candlelight Dining Friday & Saturday evenings • avocados, sliced Weddings & Receptions • Business Retreats To marinate fish, whisk together tamari, in water 1 hour) lime juice, water, red chili paste, garlic, honey and Prepare grill for cooking. coconut milk. Pour over fish and marinate one hour in In a small saucepan over high heat, boil the refrigerator. balsamic vinegar for 5 minutes to reduce by half. In To make slaw dressing, combine fish sauce, a small bowl, combine the reduced vinegar with the lime juice, sesame oil, red chili paste, coconut milk butter, honey, basil and salt. Whisk the butter until and peanut butter in small pot over medium-low heat. smooth and all ingredients are blended. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Taste and add a bit Thread a pineapple ring onto each skewer of maple syrup if more sweetness is desired and red and lightly brush with balsamic glaze. When fire pepper flakes if more spice is needed. is medium-hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches Combine red cabbage, carrots, daikon, red onion above rack 3 to 4 seconds), grill fruit in batches on and cilantro. Mix in one-half of the slaw dressing. lightly oiled grill rack, turning once, until browned Preheat grill to medium heat. When ready, and slightly softened, about 5 minutes total. Serve cook fish on oiled grill surface, around 5 to 7 minutes pineapple rings drizzled with balsamic glaze. on each side or until fish is opaque and flakes easily Nutrition Info: Per serving (143g-wt.): 200 calories with a fork. To warm tortillas while grilling fish, wrap (120 from fat), 13g total fat, 8g saturated fat, 1g protein, 254.947.5554 tortilla stack in aluminum foil and place on grill grate 22g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 18g sugar), over low heat, turning once while fish cooks. Remove 35mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium 877.947.5554 fish and roughly chop. Serve fish in warm tortillas, Center Circle, Salado topped with Thai slaw, sliced avocados and extra Thai © Whole Foods Markets, Inc. For other recipes and www.inncreek.com • Fodor’s Best B&B Stay slaw dressing. ideas, visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com

The Salado Mansion ORIGINAL ART In The Historic Tyler House Built 1857 BRONZE SCULPTURE Homemade Mexican Food RAKU POTTERY Ladies, cool off G. HARVEY LIMITED EDITION PRINTS with our great AND MORE drink specials! Wednesdays 5-9

Commemorative gift coins available!

Catering for any occasion, FINE ART any size group, large or small! GALLERY 128 S. Main Salado, TX Traditional Landscapes, Seascapes, Wildlife and Western Art. 947-5157 prellopfineartgallery.com www.saladomansion.com Main Street, Salado • Toll Free (888) 461-2605 • Locally (254) 947-3930 Page 10B SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006 “Egotism, n: Doing the New York Times crossword puzzle with a pen.” --Ambrose Bierce (1842-1914)

Tactics and strategy Contract CLOSING SALE Bridge % OFF By Steve Becker 30 From the very start, a TO fine declarer envisages the % OFF play of the hand as a whole. He is careful not to segre- 50 gate the problem of how to Everything in the Store play to a particular trick from the problem of how 110 N. Main (254)947-9200 to play the entire hand. Take this case where West leads the ten of hearts against three notrump. It is certainly not difficult for South to conclude that Alices’ East has a string of hearts headed by the A-J. 40 S. Main St. Ordinarily, declarer (Next to First State Bank) would play the queen from Check out the Newest dummy to assure himself Spring Fashions of two heart tricks. Cer- “With the same tainly, in most hands, that friendly service” would be the right way to handle the suit. But here the proper 254-947-9000 play is the nine of hearts, not the queen. The purpose is to get East to duck. South should be focused more on the importance of winning the first trick than in cre- Springhouse Antiques ating an extra trick in the ”A Shop of Ideas” heart suit. East is likely to duck if Open 7 Days 10 - 5 the nine is played -- and if he does, South makes the 120 Royal Street Salado contract. He wins with the king, overtakes the queen 254-947-0747 of clubs with dummy’s king, takes a diamond finesse and finishes with nine tricks consisting of “A Specialty Toy & Candy Store” a heart, six diamonds and two clubs. Our Angel thomas Of course, East might 2005 the tank engine prove to be a suspicious Collectors & friends soul. When the nine is Choice played from dummy, he Madame Alexander might start asking himself Classic Collection all kinds of questions and conclude that something is rotten in the state of Den- mark. He might then go up BREYER with the ace in order to lead the K-Q and another spade, defeating the contract. Lee Middleton Declarer cannot force East to duck the heart by Dolls playing the nine, but he is more likely to accomplish his purpose by doing so. If the queen is played instead, East is sure to take the ace and will most probably shift to a spade on the assumption that South has SUPER CROSSWORD ANSWERS two heart tricks coming. Declarer thus shapes his play with an eye on the contract rather than on the extra heart trick he can Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 make. #4 Shady Villa • Main St. • Salado (C)2006 KING FEATURES SYND., 254-947-8088 INC. www.sweetnutthings.com July 27, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 11B

For all your natural health & gift needs

254-947-1909 Stage Stop • 560 N. Main

Touch of

9 amH - 9 pmeaven Mon. - Sat. Thomas Arnold Rd. across from Exxon Suite B No Appointment Needed To TAN! First Tan FREE For Massage Therapy Call (254) 947-5543 or (254) 535-6676 GRIFFITH FINE ART GALLERY 254-947-3177 The Colony • North Main Street Closed Sundays

Offering tanning, aerobic & pilates classes, and much more.

805 N. Main St., Suite G Mon. - Fri. 7 am - 8 pm • Sat. 8 am - Noon 254-947-5814

102 N. Main St. • Salado 254-947-1868 • 877-947-1868 www.saladohaus.com

The latest designs from Arthur Court, Heritage Lace, Fenton Art Glass, DEMDACO, Aspen Bay candles and Quilts by Donna.

• Metal Decor • • Jewelry •

• Antiques • Shyenne’s of Salado (formerly The Dusty Rose) 110 Royal Street, Salado

• Barnwood • • Rustic Items • • Twistavant Candles • Home of Karen Lee’s Santa’s Unlimited Christmas items all year long!!! Sunday-Friday: 10-5 Saturday: 10-6 254-947-9215 Page 12B SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006 No. 5 Salado Square On the Courtyard Main Street • Salado (254) 947-0300 This motel is a real winner email: [email protected] Featuring A Wonderful Selection For You... I traveled to Kingsville office. I told the girl behind • Midwest of Cannon Falls • Collectible Porcelain Boxes to do some filming and in- the counter I thought maybe • Caspari Notes • Napkins and Plates terviewing on King Ranch. by someone was in that room, • Home Decor • Cards for ALL Occasions Tom Arcand was with me since the light was on. She • Giftwrap, Books, Religious Gifts doing the video work. called it and sure enough, • Candles and more! We arrived in Kingsville Tumbleweed it was occupied. I asked Mon - Sat 10-5 • Sun 12-5 around 8 p.m. and checked for another room. She said into the first decent motel Smith she could put me in room we found. It was a rec- 117. Just about that time a ognized upscale national woman came through the chain; in fact it had been and a voucher for break- The key wouldn’t work. I door and said she couldn’t voted the best motel of fast. must have shoved that card get her key to work in room “A bit of whimsy, the year within the chain. When Tom finished with in that lock 25 times. I no- 117. Wow. Now it was get- We asked for two rooms. his check in, we got our ticed a light was on inside ting interesting. The girl a touch of elegance” The clerk said she had two luggage and equipment and the room. I loaded up all behind the counter called rooms, but they were not went to our rooms. At least my stuff; trudged down two the maintenance person, next door to each other. Tom did. I was loaded up flights of stairs with it, put who was gone somewhere. She told me I was in room with all my luggage and re- it in the car, then hiked the She called someone else 238 and Tom was in room cording equipment, which 200 yards to the office. She and that person was gone 223. She handed me a sheet I hauled up two flights of gave me another key. also. of paper with details about stairs. When I got to room I dragged myself back I remembered the piece the rate, etc. and asked 238, I sat down my heavy across the parking lot, up of paper she had given me me to initial it and sign it, luggage and equipment the stairs (this time without earlier. I got it out. It in- which I did without taking and was looking forward to my stuff. I left it in the car) dicated I had been assigned much notice of it. She then stretching out and getting and tried to open the door to room 222, next to Tom. handed me the little enve- comfortable. It had been to 238 with that card. It She gave me the key to 222 lope with a plastic key card a busy day and I was tired. wouldn’t work. Back to the and it worked. I got my #8 Rock Creek stuff and was all set for a (just a few steps off Main) relaxing evening. I called Salado, TX 76571 my wife by cell phone (254) 947-0240 because the phone hadn’t been activated yet. I tried charlottesofsalado.com calling the front desk, but got no answer. I turned off the light and went to sleep. Robertson's Hams I got up at my usual & early hour a little after 5 a.m. and turned on the “Smoked” Meats & Beef Jerky TV. It wouldn’t work. All I got was video static. I • Country Sausages • Bacon went to the lobby to check • Sugar Cured Hams my email. The computer • Delicious Sandwiches wouldn’t work. Tom came over and we went to the res- (254) 947-5562 I-35, Exit 285 Salado taurant for breakfast. Tom ordered the Eye Opener, IRON GARDENS the top item on the menu. The waiter told us that was Wrought Iron at the only item on the menu that was not covered by the Yesteryear Prices breakfast voucher. Tom Fine Antiques & Outdoor Showroom in said he would pay extra to get the Eye Opener. Architectural Salvage Historic Salado Next time I’m spending the night in Kingsville I’ll 405 N. Main St. stay somewhere else. Salado, TX (254)368.1928 Nutrition Gazebos • Arches • Planters • Baker’s Racks From 5B Texas Stars • Benches • Pot Racks • Deco Wall Art Types, it all depends upon • Chimneas • Sinks • Pottery one’s genetic make-up and their environmental (254) 947-5933 background. Depending upon a person’s goals, I 861 N. Main • Salado introduce them to either a (Across from Subway) Hormone Based Nutritional Program or a Metabolic Typing Program. You can afford custom furniture What is your thought Think custom furni- on diet sodas versus ture is too expensive? “Not so,” according to regular sodas? Bob Pascoe, owner of If in a crunch, choose The Salado Sawmill, sugar over artificial an artisan’s workshop sweeteners. Artificial and gallery. “All things sweeteners are dangerous considered, custom because they are unnatural. furniture is very afford- They will cause chemical able.” Pascoe notes and hormonal imbalances that today’s brand name that will tear your body manufacturers use cost-cutting techniques that reduce overall quality. He compares the solid wood and traditional joinery he uses to the chipboard, down, which in kind will fake wood grain, and mechanical fasteners found in store-bought pieces. increase your metabolic “With traditional building techniques, a custom piece will last for genera- aging. Artificial sweeteners tions,” Pascoe says. have also been linked There are other advantages to a custom-built piece. Pascoe can size a to weight gain as they project to your specification and finish it to blend with your existing decor. stimulate your appetite. “I have one customer who loved the style of a table from a well-known Your best bet is to always furniture store, but wanted it 8 inches wider and a darker color. With the drink filtered water, but if store, it’s what you see is what you get. I was able to match both the style and customer’s requirements.” In many cases, Pascoe is even able to beat you need a sweetener added store prices. to your favorite beverage, The Sawmill, a division of XtraWorX, LLC, is located at 409 Salado Plaza try Stevia. at the entrance to Mill Creek in Salado. Call Bob at 254-947-0137 or visit www.saladosawmill.com. Real Estate Salado Services For Sale Jobs Classifieds Section C SaladoMarketplace Village Voice Marketplace Classifieds July 27, 2006

Bill Bartlett 860 N. Main St. Salado, TX 76571 254 947-5050 (800) 352-1183 www.C21bb.com Sue Ellen Slagel 760-3226 Melanie Kirchmeier 760-5855 Ann Carroll 760-0101 Valerie Bourque 493-0787 Paul Schoenrock 721-8778 Bill Bartlett 947-5050 Valerie, Ann, Melanie, Paul, Bill, Debbie, and Sue Ellen.

$299,000: Wonderful neighborhood $229,000: Neat country home on $249,700: Walk out your back door & $249,000: Home on 2.29 acres in Hid- close to downtown Salado. 4 BR, 2 29 acres with many extras inside, find an incredible view of the Salado den Springs. Built in 2004, 3 BR/2 BA living, 2 dining, 2.5 BA. Master bed- including vaulted ceilings, crown countryside, yet close to Austin & with nice covered back porch. Open room downstairs with three bedrooms molding, and laminate floors. Room Temple. Recently refurbished with all kitchen to dining and living, Master the updates. 2 large living areas, beau- upstairs. Open kitchen, breakfast, liv- to grow outside for horses, houses, bathroom has separate shower and tiful open, bright, upgraded kitchen, ing areas. Formal dining with separate crops or cattle. tub. Large walk-in closet. and all located on over 2 acres. Work- breakfast room. shop, two-car garage & separate motor home/tractor storage included.

$229,000: 4 BR, 3 BA home close to $218,000: Open living area consists $215,700: Just a few steps off main $165,000: Great 3 BR, 2 BA home in Salado Schools. Wonderful family of family room, den, dining and kitch- Street, Salado. This home is located Jarrell, built in 1997. Custom cabinets room with wood floors. Kitchen ad- en. Two fireplaces. Large windows on 1.6 acres with beautiful large live with pull-out drawers in kitchen with joins large dining room. Office can be overlook beautiful backyard from oak trees. Charming 3 BR home with a island, ceiling fans in every room, new a second living or fifth bedroom. Nice family room. Two bedrooms and bath beautiful small creek running through roof in 2005, refrigerator and stove the back yard. Over an acre behind the master suite with separate shower & downstairs with bedroom, bath and recently purchased and will convey, home provides privacy. A cottage in the tub. Guest room has great alcove for loft upstairs. Wonderful master suite washer and dryer to convey. Mueller heart of Salado with all the charm Salado has room for sitting area or office. 24’ x 24’ workshop, RV hook-up. quiet moments. Fenced back yard. has to offer.

Residential Listings 111 Tallwood $ 329,700 1307 Natasha $ 53,900 SOLD 200 Carriage House $ 349,700 1015 Old Mill Rd. #6 $ 69,500 6800 Hackberry $ 350,000 SOLD 2802 FM 3117, Temple $ 80,000 10341 Sam Neil Rd. $ 349,000 SOLD 240 Thomas Arnold Rd. $ 99,700 818 Hillcrest Dr. $ 349,500 5308 W. Ridge $ 98,500 2743 Hester Way $ 386,900 11213 Oak Tree $ 139,700 8721 Oakbend Cove $ 149,900 124 Praire Lane $ 152,700 Lots & Homesites 11222 Salado Hts. $ 154,500 5.24 acres Salado Creek $ 299,900 519 Creek Run Dr. $ 164,500 SOLD 5 acres, Hidden Springs, Indian Pass $ 65,500 337 Meadow Valley $ 165,000 4 ac, Burgess Rd, Little River $ 50,000 3901 Chisholm Tr. #12 $ 169,900 Mill Creek Lots: Only a FEW Golf Course lots left!! 605 Spring Ct., Belton $ 211,900 Mill Creek Springs III: Only two lots left $ 45,000 $48,000 335 College Hill $ 215,700 Mill Creek Springs IV $ 29.000 and up 600 Whispering Oaks $ 218,000 Mill Creek Springs V: Just released 1425 Bishop Dr. $ 219,000 Views, trees, park & more $ 38,000 and up 493 Elmer King Rd. $ 228,700 SOLD 1014 Arrowhead, Mill Creek, Salado $ 55,000 616 Spring Ct., Belton $ 224,900 Lot 15, Eagle Rock Ranch $ 59,500 2408 Smith Bluff Rd. $ 219,500 Lot 8, b 19 Denmans Loop, Belton $ 15,000 499 Cottontail Tr., Temple - 29 acs. $ 229,000 Lot 54, Hidden Springs, 2.01 ac $ 24,900 Heritage Subdivision: 1-3 acre wooded lots, near Salado, Restricted. 380 Salado Creek Rd. $ 229,000 1104 S Ridge $ 229,000 1221 Yellow Rose $ 232,500 Unimproved Properties 4443 Solana Ranch Rd. $ 236,900 151 Acres, 5 miles S. of Salado 1635 Hidden Springs $ 249,000 64.19 acres, NE Loop 363, Temple 4401 Solana Ranch Rd. $ 249,700 64 ac, Hwy 95, Little River Academy 2010 Old Mill Rd. $ 259,000 27.64 acres, Hwy 317 513 Royal View $ 299,000 9.1 ac, I-35, Salado 408 OW Lowrey $ 307,000 2716 Winner’s Circle $ 324,700 Page 2C, SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006 items. Call to view items: Mendoza’s Painting and Yard Maintenance: Mow, Mary Kay Products 947- Storage______ervices______254-289-5445 or 947- House leveling. Level weed eat, trim. 721-4699 3159. Visit MaryKay.com/ Stow Away Storage 5770. brick homes with concrete Popeye or 913-4692 AnneMarieHarwell. Household -Commercial Avon - to buy or sell call 7/27b slabs also pier and beam Herbie. 5/11tfn 10X10 - 10x20- 22x40 Margaret 254-947-3238 Garage Sale _ 2012 7/13-8/3b house. Remodeling, add- tfnb Clean, lighted, fenced, Key ons, painting, interior and punch entry 24 hours. 947- Highland Dr. July 28-29. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. furniture, exterior, sheet rock, tape J&N Painting and House- Housekeeping_____ 5502 or 721-1807 Paul electronics, clothes and and float, texture, floors, leveling (all homes) Interior, Sanford - Owner Lawn Care and Land- more. decks, porches, plumbing Exterior painting (custom, if Beware of Dust!!! Is dust tfnb scaping Services Dustin 7/27p Holmes 10102 SouthShore and electrical. Reasonable requested). Tape & float, carrying your business prices. Call 254-770-4548 texture, also level mobile away? We’re hard on Automobile______Dr. Salado, TX 76571 Storage space in Salado or cell 512-921-6970 homes. Carpenter work if DUST Call Gidley’s clean- 254-466-9209 or 254- 8X12, 16X24 and up. 1/12tfnb needed. Call Now, for free ing 760-7642 Eddie Beuer Ford 947-0806 Some have drive-in doors. estimates! 254-493-8285 or tfn Explorer 2000, 4 wheel 7/13-b Salado Storage 947- Trees, Shrubs & Land- 947-0455 drive, excellent shape, 5575 76,000 miles. Leather, one Stevens Yard Equipment scaping, Pruning, 6/2/05tfnb Granny’s House Cleaning. tfnb owner, mostly highway Repair/Small Gas Engine Removal and Hauling. Free estimates/discounts. mileage 20.5 mpg, $10,500. repairman Pick up and Flower beds, yard work, Bernie’s Home Mainte- Move outs. References. Call Garage, Estate Sales Call 947-5478 drop off available. 254- top soil. Call Victor Marek nance, 25 yrs experience. 254- 947-8533 Salado. Multi- family Yard Sale. 7/27p 947-7249 toll free 1-888-945-3822 Electrical, plumbing, carpen- tfn Sat. Only July 29 8 a.m.-2 6/29-727p or residence 254-527- try, install ceiling fans, doors, 3822. etc. (254) 760-7608. p.m. 2168 Royal St. tfnb tfnb Huge Moving Sale! Sofa, CLASSIFIEDS loveseat, 2 matching CONTINUED ON clawson disposal recliners, roll top desk, Gold Team coffee table and side table, PAGE 3C Rita Oden service complete bed, bedding, REALTOR chest of drawers, various THE Salado Specialist offers great garbage service Office: (254) 947-4011, at a competitive price. antiques and many kitchen Mobile: (254) 718-7956 Fax: (254) 947-4014, Container & curbside recycling also available. Toll Free; (800) 717-4011 E-Mail: [email protected] 512-746-2000 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

254-718-6447 Cell Mack Parker, Realtor® 254-899-8600 Office 866-552-SOLD Toll Free 1616 Azalea Dr. #103 • Temple, TX 76502 “The Go To Guy” George A. Dentry, GRI email: [email protected] REALTOR® www.BellCountyHomeStore.com 254-760-1648 An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. 254-939-3800

HOMES Salado Home with Acreage on FM 2484. Two story plantation design with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 half baths and 2 car garage. High ceilings, formal living and dining in mint condition. A bonus with detached 900 square foot guest house with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and kitchen. Enjoy Central Texas evenings in the gazebo. All located on 36+ acres. $485,000. Additional acreage available. Nicely Landscaped yard across from Pirtle Elementary in Belton ISD. 3 BR/2 BA/2 car garage with tasteful accent wall paint. Gated community setting for $129,900. 3-2-2 with media/flex room on cul-de-sac in gated community. Over 1875 square feet with large back yard. $159,600. LAND Beautiful Building sites with numerous oak trees and scattered cedars. Kuykendall Mountain Road just west of Moffat This home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and oversized 3 car garage with 3335 sq. ft.of breathtaking enchantment sits on a quiet and secluded cul-de-sac in Mill Community Center. Three 33 acre tracts at $4,200 per acre with paved road frontage and community water. Some restric- Creek. Windows galore overlook beautiful irrigated landscaping, the 17th. tee, a tions required for harmonious neighborhood. UNDER CONTRACT deck and an in-ground pool. MBR suite on first level leads to screened/windowed porch. Central vacuum, intercom system with speakers in all rooms including front 5 Acres on FM 2601 near Moody. Community Water available. No restrictions, $29,500. Additional five acres available. and rear entry. Entertainment center with TV, VCR, Dual Cassettes and CD all COMMERCIAL convey. This is truly a must see! $399,900. 0.97 acre building site zoned C-2 on Sparta Road in Belton - west of new Super Wal-Mart. $185,000. Office building with loft apartment potential. Downtown Belton. $89,900. B. DALTON Classified Ad Classified ads cost $5 for the first 15 words and 20 cents for each word that follows. CONSTRUCTION Classifieds running 1 time are prepaid, but monthly billing can be arranged for long term runs. Mail with payment to Salado Village Voice P O Box 587 Salado, TX 76571 CUSTOM INTERIORS Name:______REMODELING and NEW CONSTRUCTION COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL Address:______City:______State:______Zip:____Phone:______OVER 25 YEARS of EXPERIENCE Ad:______BRITT DALTON ______254-947-8846 or 254-721-6466 ______BIG CREEK TRACTOR SERVICE ______All types of land clearing ______Shredding 2 acres plus ______JERRY MINTER ______(254) 625-1434 ______For Sale __ Pets & Livestock Great Pyrenees (1 yr. July 27, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 3C old) and female spade Employment ___ Avon available in Salado Golden Retriever (2 yrs. old). These are wonderful Roy T’s Bakery imme- again. Contact LaVerne “Registered Border diately hiring bakers, Collie Puppies, Black/ pets who love people. We Gore, 947-0710. cashiers, baristas. Apply 7/6tfnb White, M/F. $250 254- would prefer that they stay in person at 100 N. 983-0011” together. They are free to Church Salado or call 7/27-8/3b a good home with a yard 254-947-7181. 7/27-8/01b STUNNING NEW HOMES with Exceptional Beauty New Queen Pillowtop and people who love large Brand New, all brick, 3/2 homes with great amenities dogs. Call 254-947-5770 Mattress Set Must sell Pet Care When You’re featuring tile & crown molding. Seller will pay $1,000 of - $125 Warranty 512-963- Not There Catering to or 254-289-5445. Buyer’s closing costs. Holland; 1258 SF for $95,000 7/27 0796 your pets needs when CLASSIFIEDS Great Location! Great Neighborhood! Great Belton you are working or out of Schools! All brick, 4 BR/2BA homes. A number of King Pillow top Mattress town. Services available Business Opportunity CONTINUE ON spacious floor plans w/ 1800+ to over 2400SF. Many Set $199 Brand enw w/ for days, weeks or months. upgrades available. Many lots still to choose from, Fabric & Home Decor simply the perfect location; cul-de-sac with native trees. warranty 512-963-0796 Papers brought in, plants PAGE 4C Mid $130s to Mid $180’s. watered and mail brought Business Liquidation Brand new full size mat- in, if needed. Give your Sale. Includes inventory Call Now! tress set for sale $89. pet the security of home fixtures, displays, signage New in plastic 512-963- when your away Salado and company van. 35K 254-541-1100 0796 area resident with many - serious inquiries. 512- years experience caring for 255-2398 New Luxury mattress domestic and exotic pets. 7/20-7/27p sets. King $450 - Queen Salado Humane Society $300 Memory foam $350 member 254-947-0038 Turn-key restaurant.on 512-963-0796 7/27tfnf Main Street Salado. 7/13-8/4p Established clientele. ...real people, real service. Due to health problems, we Uncommon Grounds must find another home Cafe 254-624-5647 40 N Main Street for our 2 wonderful 5/25tfnb pets, a beautiful male Salado, TX 76571 947-8480 947-9480 (fax) 6% to sell my home!?! Can I negotiate that fee please !?! Do have room in your heart The Answer is YES! YES! YES! and in your home for Rosie? When you list with Benchmark, you really do get to choose what you are willing to pay. Call for a free market analysis and then you choose your own customized fee schedule. Real Estate - Real Easy 254-771-4070 Variable commission rate! Call Peggy Bush Rosie Rosie is a 6 year old female black lab, spayed, and current on all 254-624-4070 her shots. Though severely underweight when found, Rosie has or fully recovered and is looking for her special forever home. Rosie Suzanne Payne is very protective of her loved ones, so it is best that she be in home with no small children, and as an only pet. Are you are 254-721-3605 interested in being adopted by Rosie? Please call 254-228-6606.

THE LOFTS of Doctor Don’s arriage lace Fertilization C P Locally Owned & Operated The LOFTS of Carriage Place, • Year Round Lawn, Shrub & Small can be your NEW address in the “heart of Tree Programs SALADO: CREEK FRONT 3+Acres. Beauti- historic Salado.” The Post Office, Civic • Custom Blended Liquid Fertilizers Center, Public Library, restaurants, churches, fully cleared parcel in the peaceful, upscale • Weed & Disease Control community of Hidden Springs: Paved streets, grocery store and Salado’s quaint shops are large parcels, lovely homes and a community ONLY steps away from the LOFTS!!! • Ant Control Treatment park on Salado Creek with tennis!! PRICED Two bedrooms, two baths, spacious walk-in • Residential & Commercial Properties TO SELL-BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! Easy closets, skylights in kitchens and living areas, commute to Austin: West on FM 2843 off I-35 fully equipped kitchens and elevator Let Us Do The Work - WE DO CARE! about 4.5 miles. MUST SELL - GREAT land entry to the LOFTS!!! with GREAT neighbors! Lot 71 on Creekview Dr. Call OWNER for details: (936)597-5284, Call Properties By Larry Sands, 947-5580 (936)203-2766. for LEASING information. 939-3222 Bell County Page 4C, SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006 Real Estate Agents see if we are the right tfnb Wanted Benchmark fit for you. All inquiries Office manager/ Salado Village Voice -The Realty Group is a will be held strictly bookkeeper needed. has an OPENING FOR A COMPOSITION new real estate firm with confidential. Call Peggy Send resume P O Box familiar faces looking for Bush at 254-624-4070 1044, Salado, TX 76571 tfnb PERSON (to create ads) . new and experienced or Suzanne Payne at Must know Photo Shop, Indesign, page layout and ad layout. agents. We are offering 254-721-3605 Homes For Sale DELIVERY PERSON NEEDED the most competitive 6/22tfnb commission split with For Sale: Salado Double- Now Hiring. Tues-Friday Call Marilyn for more details. 254-947-5321 tremendous support. wide, manufactured 9:30-2:30 Old Mill Pizza Come interveiw us and home on 1/2 acre lot, 3 947-0700 BR, 2 BA, 2 living areas, fireplace, large covered deck, storage shed, FHA $625 mo. $69,000 254- 913-7102 7/6-8/13p

Just listed!! 2 BR, 2 BA, 1 car garage townhome in Mill Creek!! Over 1,800 sq ft. Huge SLA w/vaulted ANNA LOU RANEY MIKE BOWLES ceiling. $137,500. Exclu- Broker/Realtor Realtor Beautiful custom home in Salado with 3 bedrooms sive listing!! Call Proper- 254-913-1215 254-913-0469 and 2 1/2 baths, open living area with stone fireplace, ties by Larry Sands. 254- formal and informal dining, kitchen has granite counter 913-5467 mobile. tops, double ovens and pantry, extra room for office with french doors, lots of crown molding, whirlpool 6/29tfnb tub and glassed in shower in master bath, sprinkler system, wired for security, big live oak trees shade Cozy cottage (previously back yard. Ready to occupy. Call Bob Howerton. B&B) and a quaint retail building for sale. Retail Howerton Realty building also available 254-947-1212 or 512-497-5684 for lease. 254-228-6611 5055 Elm Grove Rd. 2100 Bluff Circle Beautiful 30.03 acre Belton property Beautifully furnished home with deck- 6/22-7/27p that borders the Lampasas River. Huge ing overlooking Salado Creek. Two hybrid and native pecan trees. Well- bedrooms, 2 baths, approx. 16X12 dining maintained home with large living room, room, 18X16 living room, bright kitchen New Elegant Estate dining room with hardwoods, den, 4 bed- with room for breakfast table, utility rooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Amenities in- room plus a 2 car garage. Priced with 4/3/3+ on 3 tree-covered clude greenhouse, haybarn, equip shed, furnishings, $250,000. acres. Inviting entrance, 6 traps and decks. Must see! $620,000 high ceilings, crown mold- • Climate Control • Wide Driveways ing, beautiful kitchen with • 5x10 - 10x30 • Well Lighted stainless steel appliances • 24 Hour Code Entry • Camera Surveillance and granite countertops, 939-6640 large fireplace, 3+ car 580 W. Loop 121 Belton, TX 76513 garage and much more. $399,000. Call First Texas Brokerage 947-5577 1209 Old Mill Road 515 Indian Trail 0202F 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 Gidley Construction room, three bedrooms, two-and-a-half rooms, two fireplaces, plus separate baths, lare study with built-ins. Lots formals, library. Four bedrooms and “We do all types of construction” of storage. Pretty, private backyard. unbelievable storage. Approxi- $215,000. Priced reduced to $199,900. mately 5,000 sq. ft. $499,000. Trim • Add-Ons • Remodels C LASSIFIEDS Free Estimates Serving The Entire CONTINUED ON Bell County Area PAGE 5C 254 760-9350 1 Jones Circle Expansive views of Mill Creek 2 4971 FM 2843 Golf Course #6. Large covered patio Beautiful, well designed home. Located on a complete with fountan and grill. This curved drive lined with large native trees. Open, beautiful home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bright and airy with an abundance of windows and a half baths, great room approx. this home offers approx. 4569 sq. ft. of luxuri- 27’x20’ with a WBFP, formal dining, ous living space. There are 3 bedrooms, two and an oversized garage. Over 3,000 and a half baths, two studies, exercise room, sq ft of luxury living. $369,000. huge great room, gourmet kitchen with granite counters and a garage with a bath and lots of storage! $660,000.

SOLD SOLD

For information about purchasing a lot or building your dream home call: Chris Alexander, Builder 1011 Brookhollow Circle 3901 Chisholm Tr. #4 Hidden in a cul-de-sac with trees and a wet Bright, cheerful updated one level 254-947-5369 weather creek. This home has 3 BRs, 2-1/2 townhouse with golf course view. 3 Eagle Rock Ranch Estates baths, one large living area that is open to bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 2 car garage. Exclusive Country Living 254-702-6959 formal dining room and a 2 car garage. There Huge living room with hardwood floors O Wooded Estate Lots 2.5 to 3.5 Acres [email protected] is a generous size covered porch looking over O & fireplace. Homeowner dues $130 Underground Electric the wooded grounds. Home is being sold as-is. O 3 Miles West of I-35 on FM 2843 per month, $173,500. $175,000. O 5 Minutes from Downtown Salado O Quality Restrictions Mill Creek Homesites O Salado Schools Award-winning builder for Premier Half-Acre Lots in restricted Mill Creek Golf course subdi- Builder’s Choice vision. Underground utilities, ready for custom homes with only Best Kitchen Best Bath 2,000 sq. ft minimum. 1801 Kevlin Trail 1901 Kevlin Trail Best Interior Decor 1900 Kevlin Trail 1808 Kevlin Trail Best Craftsmanship Enjoy the front porch of second master suite. Step built-ins, zoned AC. Two 0202F SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006, Page 5C this country home on out on the secondstory dining areas and spacious New home in Mill Creek kitchen with granite coun- private deck and view Mill laundry. Barn/garage is 40’ x one acre. Spacious bed- Springs. Custom crafts- ters. Take the virtual tour at CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUE rooms make this home a Creek Golf Course. Spec- 60’ with 800 SF 1BR apart- manship seen through- www.salado.net. Priced at must see! Plenty of room tacular condition and taste- ment. $565,000. Call Village out this 3 BR/2 BA/2 car $259,900. Call First Texas ON PAGE 6C for your horse. Separate fully decorated. $219,000 Realty 947-0342. garage home. Spacious Brokerage, (254) 947-5577 well on property. Two car Century 21 Bill Bartlett garage has been enclosed 947-5050 Britt Heating & for 4th bedroom . This can Subscribe Today easily be converted back Austin stone country Air Conditioning to full garage. $154,500. estate on acreage is To receive one year (52 issues) of Century 21 Bill Bartlett framed by large cascad- the Salado Village Voice for only Installations • Repairs ing oak trees. Wet weather $26, call The Village Voice office at 947-5050 Office 947-5263 07/6tfnf creek runs on the back Two master bedrooms of this 8.72 acre home- (254) 947-5321 Mobile 760-1004 make this home site. Hardwood floors, or stop by today! Serving Salado for 25 years extremely appealing and windows from ceiling to TACL #B006640 it has an amazing view of floor in living room, great the golf course. Second room effect, stone fire- story was added in 2004 place, gourmet kitchen, 3 Excellence In Customer Service. and encompasses the BR/2-1/2 BA, library with J & N Painting & House Leveling Professional work, guaranteed! • Interior & Exterior Painting • Also Level Mobile Homes • Tape & Float Texture • Carpenter Work • Free Estimates (254) 947-0455 Cell (254) 493-8285 Round Rock (512) 567-3370

Liz Armstrong Lauren Armstrong Branch Manager Escrow Officer [email protected] [email protected]

213 Mill Creek Dr., Suite #140 Salado, Texas 76571 HOME FOR SALE phone:254.947.3922 • fax: 254.947.8632 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Beautiful New Home in www.monteithtitle.com a Beautiful scenic area, $177,000. Bell County’s oldest and most Call: (760) 500-9800 experienced title company, est. 1876.

For more information about display advertising rates in the Salado Village Voice, Call Marilyn at 254-947-5321. �� Your business card can run for 26 �� weeks (6 months) of advertising for just $260. This includes the option to change to a larger ad at any time and receive the �� discounted rate on that too. Sample sizes can � � � � � � be found at www.salado �� villagevoice.com �� Contact us today! �� Page 6C, SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006 Golf Course Living in shower and tub. Large Mill Creek! 4/2.5/2 home walk-in closet. $249,000. has granite countertops, Century 21 Bill Bartlett hardwood floors and high 947-5050 ceilings. This is a must- see home. $269,900. Call Land for Sale______First Texas Brokerage at 254-947-5577 For sale by owner 4.82 tfnf acre lot with many trees

BEAUTIFUL HOME ON OVER HALF AN ACRE. QUIET RURAL SUBDIVISION, 20 ACRES IN SALADO! 5 BR/3.5 BA WITH TWO LIVING AND TWO DINING and beautiful building NICELY LANDSCAPED YARD, COVERED BACK PORCH, HUGE UTILITY ROOM, ROOMS! EASY ACCESS TO I-35 AND KILLEEN AREA. LOTS OF WINDOWS 3/2.5/2 - Beautiful Tra- site. Quality restrictions, GREAT ROOM WITH BUILT-IN DESK. 4 BR/ 2 BA, FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH GREAT VIEWS. OPEN BRIGHT KITCHEN WITH ISLAND. FIREPLACE IN DEN ditional Home in Salado. Salado schools, water well WITH BREAKFAST NOOK, TWO CAR ATTACHED GARAGE, FIREPLACE, SECURITY AND MASTER SUITE. SMALL HORSE SHED WITH ENCLOSED FEED ROOM. HUGE Hardwood Floors, on property 2 miles from SYSTEM. $224,900. CHAINLINK BACKYARD. $350,000. High Ceilings, Granite Salado 254-780-6976 Countertops, Large Kitchen, and much more! Priced at $344,900. Call First Texas Brokerage at 254-947-5577 Classifieds tfnf continue on Home on 2.29 acres in Hidden Springs. Built Page 7C in 2004, 3 BR, 2 BA MILL CREEK SPRINGS HOME! CUSTOM HOME BUILT IN 2005. LARGE BEAUTIFUL HOME IN GREAT SUBDIVISION. 4 BR/ 2 BA. SALADO SCHOOLS. GREAT ROOM THAT OPENS UP INTO THE KITCHEN AND BREAKFAST NOOK. LARGE FORMAL DINING AND COZY BREAKFAST NOOK. BRIGHT KITCHEN WITH with nice covered back WATCH THE GOLFERS FROM THE SCREENED PORCH. FORMAL DINING ROOM LARGE CORNER SINK, LARGE ISLAND AND DOUBLE OVEN. SPLIT BEDROOM porch. Open kitchen to AND SEPARATE OFFICE. 3 GORGEOUS BEDROOMS AND 2.5 BATHS. FIRE- FLOOR PLAN. MASTER HAS DECK ACCESS. EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPING. dining and living. Master PLACE HAS GAS LOGS. AUSTIN STONE EXTERIOR! MAKE THIS YOUR NEW BEAUTIFUL VIEW OVERLOOKING OPEN FIELD IN BACK. $210,000. HOME! $259,900. bathroom has separate Bell County ILLAGE REALT Carpet Cleaners OF SALADO V Y 933-8989 toll free 1-866-933-8989 SALES & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Family owned & operated serving Bell & Coryell TAGECOACH ALADO Residential & Commercial 1313 N. S • S Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning Tile & Grout Cleaning WWW.VILLAGEREALTYSALADO.COM Free Estimates / Free Deodorizing Insured • Bonded • Competitive • Experienced We never charge for hallways, (254) 947-0342 closets or bathrooms REALTORS®: LYNETTE MCCAIN, MARY KITE, TERRYLYNN and SCHRIMSHER Caldwell Peavy

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MARSHA KUMM Builders Gene Caldwell 760-8949 Jason Peavy 722-8569 Jarrell Mini StoRage 555 County Road 307 Jarrell, Texas 76537 Easy Access 1/4 Mile Off I-35 On Corner of CR305 & CR307 GREAT COUNTRY VIEWS! WONDERFUL HOME NEW HOME IN GREAT LOCATION. MINUTES EXECUTIVE HOME IN TIMBER RIDGE SUBDIVI- IS ON 3/4-ACRE LOT, FENCED AND ON A TO I-35 AND EASY ACCESS TO KILLEEN, SION, TEMPLE. TWO STORY HOME THAT HAS U-Lock-It THREE LIVING ROOMS, FOUR BEDROOMS, AND CUL-DE-SAC. SEPARATE FORMAL DINING AND TEMPLE, AND BELTON. QUIET NEIGHBOR- 3 Sizes to choose from THREE-AND-A-HALF BATHS. MASTER SUITE BREAKFAST NOOK. ACADEMY SCHOOLS. 3 HOOD 5 MINUTES TO BOAT RAMP. GOURMET IS DOWNSTAIRS. INFORMAL AND FORMAL Metal Buildings on Concrete BR/2-1/2BA, $179,900. KITCHEN WITH LARGE ISLAND, PANTRY AND DINING. RAISED CEILINGS, ROMEO BALCONY, CABINETS WITH MANY FEATURES. GREAT WIDE OPEN SPACIOUS KITCHEN WITH LOTS OF LIGHT FIXTURE AND CABINETS IN BATH AND STORAGE. $398,900. PRICE REDUCED TO 512-746-2000 (Dial Area Code & Phone # Only No Need To Dial 1+) UTILITY. CEILING FANS AND PLANTATION $349,900. BLINDS THROUGHOUT. LARGE COVERED PORCH. SALADO ISD. 4 BR, 2 BA. $174,500.

Yount Sewer & Drain Septic Service, L.C. Septic tank

CHARMING BRICK HOME IN MORGAN’S POINT & grease trap LOOK OUT YOUR WINDOWS AND SEE THIS WITH OPEN FLOOR PLAN, WITH AN “IN THE VIEW OF SALADO CREEK! THIS HOME IS COUNTRY FEEL”, PRIVATE AND QUIET - YET pumping PRICED TO SELL! 4 BR/3.5 BA, LARGE DEN WITH ADDITIONAL SITTING AREA. SIT ON THE CLOSE TO MANY ESTABLISHMENTS. 3 BR/ DECK AND WATCH THE CREEK FLOW. TWO ADDITIONAL WOOD CREEK-VIEW LOTS AVAILABLE 2BA. $164,900. 254 947-5036 NEXT TO HOME. $249,900. Salado Creek Front July 27, 2006, SALADO Village Voice, Page 7C home! Easy commute to 3+Acres. Beautifully Austin: West on FM 2843 cleared parcel in the off I-35 about 4.5 miles. CLASSIFIEDS peaceful, upscale com- Must sell - Great land munity of Hidden Springs: CONTINUE ON with Great neighbors! Paved streets, large par- Lot 71 on Creekview Dr. cels, lovely homes and a PAGE 8C Call OWNER for details: community park on Salado (936)597-5284, (936)203- Creek with tennis!! Priced 2766. to sell-build your dream

341 WINDMILL HILL - TWO 1010 BROOKHOLLOW HOMES IN ONE! 5+ acres, 4700 - WOODED LOT ON THE SF, 4/3/2, two kitchens, office, GOLF COURSE! Great curb gameroom, formals, hardwood appeal, 3 BR and an office, formals, floors, outstanding pool with spa hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, 2 car and waterfalls, large trees, view. + golf cart garage, workshop. Quiet $599,800. cul-de-sac location. $385,800.

• 1-3 Acre Homesites Salado School District • No City Taxes Starting at $37,500 & Up • Highly Restricted 1107 INDIAN TRAIL - SEPARATE 3000 WOODED ACRES - OFFICE/STUDIO! Old Chicago EXECUTIVE HOME! 4 BR, 4 No Homeowners Association Fees brick showcase home with exten- BA, 3513 SF, exquisite kitchen with Beautiful wooded cul-de-sac lots sive detailed woodwork. Granite stone and tile countertops, new SS countertops, SS appliances, large appliances, isolated master bedroom, still available live oaks, decks, large gameroom. garage, shop space and storage. $277,800. $290,000. Waco area. Belton E. Amity Heritage <------(1.4 miles)------> I-35 Salado Salado, Texas (254) 947-5050 16130 CHARLA - VIEW OF 2843 & CEDAR VALLEY RD. - ROLLING HILLS AND LAKE BELTON! Secluded (800) 352-1183 LARGE LIVE OAKS! 12 acres gated area in Tanglewood. 3/2 with twenty income-producing www.c21bb.com across the street from pool and self storage units plus a 30’ x 18’ club house. $132,000. covered pavilion. $216,800. 254.760.3226 [email protected] Gold

213 Mill Creek Dr. #160 Team Salado, Texas Next to the Village Pharmacy Mill Creek Springs

Enjoy the Best of Salado Phase V Now Open! Larry Dolly Rita Oden Broker/Owner THE Salado Specialist Choose from (254) 541-7448 (254) 718-7956 • Outstanding Views • Half Acre Treed Lots Mini Warehouse Opportunities: • Golf Course Lots on • 72 self storage units and a warehouse (11,000 + SF) • Twenty 10 x 12 self storage units Mill Creek’s famous Robert Trent Jones Jr. Lots & Acreage: • 12 acres FM 2843 golf course. • 2 Acres, trees, view. $26,800. Georgia Creek Estates: Call to preview these outstanding lots • 10.09 acres- Large live oaks, creek and choose the perfect home site • 10.01 acres - fully wooded for your new home! • 10.72 acres trees, views • All with access to 2 acre fishin g lake! (254) 493-0787 [email protected] 947-4011 Bill Bartlett [email protected] (254) 947-5050 www.c21bb.com Valerie Bourque, GRI [email protected] Page 8C, SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006 The Overlook - wooded location on Main St. next to George A. Dentry, GRI estate sized lots with First State Bank 760-2060 REALTOR® hill top golf course views. 7/27b Love the newspaper? Century 21 Bill Bartlett 254-947-5050 Old Church Place (of- Support its advertisers! Synergy, REALTORS® fice Space) Two private 1616 Azalea Dr. #103 • Temple 9.1 acres on I35 at Salado, offices with full bath and (254) 899-8600 Office long road frontage. large reception/secretary “Let George Do It!” (866) 552-SOLD Toll Free (254) 718-6447 15 acres near Salado, area. Wonderful kitch- Red & White Greenery www.BellCountyHomeStore.com excellent location for home. enette area. 1000 sa. ft. email: [email protected] An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. 27 acres on hwy 317 $800 mo. Call Properties 1-800-930-4707 by Larry Sands at 254- For all your landscape needs NW Temple airport, great homesite. 913-5467 for showing and Commercial or Residential 29 acres with quality more information • Complete lawn maintenance Jody’s Tree modern 3 BR, 2 BA home 6/29tfnb • Tree trimming & Removal east of Temple. $229,000 • Plant and planter bed maintenance Service 64 acres near Temple, • Stump removal Maintains the safety and beauty of your majestic trees with proper live creek, woods, 2 water Retail space available •Acreage Mowing pruning techniques using meters, owner finance, well on Main Street next to • Landscape Design & Installation sterilized blades. priced. the Stagecoach Inn . 947- Over 15 Years Experience Fully Insured 64 acres near Academy 3351 254-773-2174 on hwy 95, very scenic, 0406tfnb Free Estimates good road frontage, city cell: 254-624-8470 water Commercial Rental for 151 acres 5 miles S. lease: Early Texas home • Roads • Bridges (Bell Co, 1850’s) Beautifully KILLEEN Salado, well located, some • Retaining Walls • Culverts trees, all or part. restored. Ideally suited for PROPANE professional, commercial or • Excavation • Land Clearing & HARDWARE, INC. Call Bill @ 947-5050 or • Portable Welding • All Types Construction Paul @ 721-8778 Century retail. Antique pine floors, 21 Bill Bartlett Salado, two fireplaces, original on farms, ranches 947-5050 wood walls. Spacious front Residential • Commercial 7/13tfnb porch. Call 254-947-5575 & private property Serving Central Texas with safe, reliable, friendly delivery of propane gas since 1955 or 254-760-4346 2/16tfnb Free Estimates Salado owned and operated by David & Cheryl Pany Commercial Rental 3905 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. • Killeen • (254) 699-3161 • 800-622-2703 Office/Retail Space for CLASSIFIED ADS CONTINUE Lakeview Services lease 1100 sq ft prime ON PAGE 9C 9062 FM 2484 Salado Ordinance No. 2006.14 Village of Salado County of Bell 254 947-3434 State of Texas July 20, 2006 Precision GRANDFATHERED DEVELOPMENT STATUS Automotive AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR ASSERTION, ESTABLISHMENT, DETERMINATION, 518 N. Robertson Rd. Salado (behind the car wash) AND RECOGNITION OF POTENTIAL GRANDFATHERED 254-394-2824 DEVELOPMENT STATUS CLAIMS UNDER TEXAS LOCAL 35 Years Experience Master ASE Certified GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 245; PROVIDING FOR FINDINGS • General Automotive Repair • Foreign & Domestic OF FACT; ENACTMENT; REEALER; AND SEVERABILITY • Tune Up • Brakes & ABS Service • AC Service • Towing Available WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen supports the rights of private property owners and advocates clarity, Specializing in driveability & engine diagnostics & timing belts predictability, and efficiency in the Village’s regulatory program; and Dave Curtis, owner WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature altered the general rule, through adoption of Chapter 245, Texas For All Your Mortgage Needs Local Government Code (“LGC 245” or “Chapter 245”), by requiring that each permit in a series of permits required for a development project be subject to only the regulations in effect at the time of the MapleLeaf Funding application for the project’s first permit, and not any intervening regulations; and affiliate of Alethes Mortgage Bank WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen finds that dormant, out-dated, and stagnant projects pose a substantial harm to preservation of the Edwards Aquifer and native environment as well as to traffic Conventional safety and human health; and A.R.M. We are here to help: 254-947-9432 FHA www.mapleleaffunding.com WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen intends the provisions of this Ordinance to supplement LGC 245 and Refinancing provide guidelines for the application and interpretation of Chapter 245; and Merle Stalcup 417 N. Main St, #204 Mortgage Banker Salado, Texas 76571 WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 211.006(a), the Board of Aldermen has the authority to establish procedures for enforcing its zoning regulations and boundaries; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 212.002, the Board of Aldermen has the authority to establish rules governing plats and subdivisions of land; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen finds that it is necessary and proper for the good government, peace or order of the Village of Salado to adopt an ordinance establishing a framework within which property owners and the Village can determine what projects have obtained Grandfathered Development Status Full Service Campground under certain regulations. Propane Meeting Room Texas (Sold 7 days a week) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the Village of Salado: (254) 939-1961 • Loop 121, IH-35 • ENACTMENT

The Co. The Village of Salado hereby adopts the Grandfathered Development Status Ordinance, which is attached HANDYMAN hereto and incorporated into this Ordinance for all intents and purposes. Home Remodeling & Repair PASSED AND APPROVED this, the 20th day of July 2006, by a vote of 3 (ayes) to 0 (nays) to 0 Patios, Decks • Fencing • New Construction (abstentions) of the Board of Aldermen of Salado, Texas. Tree Service Bonded & Insured A complete copy of this ordinance may be obtained at the Village FREE ESTIMATES office at .10 cents a page or may be found on the Village website at Home: 773-9659 Mobile: 718-1100 www.villageofsalado.org. 10% Senior Citizens Discount July 27, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 9C

For Rent or Lease_ Whatever happened to all the electric cars from the 90s? Dear EarthTalk: For lease- 3/2, fp, lg. yard I’m familiar with the and storage. Salado schls. hybrid cars now widely available, but what Water and lawn incl. 9916 ever happened to the Southshore Dr. $1400/ purely electric cars that month. Avail. 8/1. Yvonne were around 10 years (205) 424-9590. ago? --Peter Zilly, 7/27-83b Bellingham, WA The main problem to keep their batteries Old Church Place (up- with the electric cars charged at all times. And stairs apartment) large that reared their heads with a huge infrastructure master BR with nice walk- briefly a decade ago was of gas stations, refueling is in closet. Huge Den and their ability to only go always as easy as pulling so far on battery power. over to fill up. dining aree off spacious Electric car advocates kitchen. 1,550 sq. ft $1,200 Charges lasted just 50 miles or so, so you were in have long touted their per month. Call Properties trouble if you needed to go alternative vehicles as The electric cars of a decade ago could only go 50 miles on a charge and were by Larry Sands at 254- farther or ran out of juice primarily short-distance therefore only useful for short trips and work commutes. That may soon change. 913-5467 for showing and somewhere in-between commuter cars. At a 50- (GETTY IMAGES) more information electric outlets. Hybrids, mile range, most electric and if needed then plug sufficient demand never efficiency, to perhaps 100 6/29tfnb on the other hand, which cars could make such short it in at the office for the materialized. Hybrids, miles per gallon or more, have side-by-side electric trips without the need return trip later. though they do use by using the electric motor For lease Lovely 3 BR, and gas motors, never for recharging. One need But most people want gasoline, are as versatile as exclusively for short runs 3 BA, 2 Din, w/huge need to be plugged in and only plug their vehicle more from their cars than conventional cars--and the and commutes and the gas instead use the motions of into an electric outlet in just the daily commute- coming “plug-in hybrids” engine only for long trips. SLA Limestone home at the garage overnight to 303 Royal View. Beautiful their gas-powered engines -and gassing up takes (covered previously in Even though all-electric (as well as those of the charge up the battery for fenced yard w/pool and minutes whereas re- this column) promise to vehicles are not currently car’s wheels and brakes) the morning commute, charging takes hours--so substantially increase in vogue, innovative trees!! $1800 p/mo. NO SEE EARTHTALK, PAGE 11C pets. Call Properties by H H H H H H H H Larrty Sands. 254-913- 5467 (mobile) Belton Glass • Table and Desktops 6/29tfnb LONE STAR GRADING • Bath Enclosures

• Mirrors H H • Replacement Windows $ & MATERIALS For lease a 4 BR 2 BA • Auto-Truck Glass 139 doublewide, Salado ISD • We work with Contractors on an acre off of I-35 $775 COMMERCIAL H RESIDENTIAL mo. please call Village Re- 939-1301 Est. 1974 INDUSTRIAL alty Marsha 254-541-1898 617 Waco Road • Belton, TX 7/tfnf EXCAVATION • GRADING • SITE PREPARATION W. J. Martone YARDS • LOT CLEARING • PADS • ROADS 512-746-2172 For Rent - 1BR/1BA com- Double J Johnnie R. Martone DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS pletely furnished cottage 512-635-4064 with water, cable, and yard Tree No Job too Small ALL TYPES DIRT WORK • MATERIALS & HAULING Free estimates work included. $750/month ***FREE ESTIMATES*** plus $400 deposit. Now Service available! No pets. (254) LOT CLEARING ACREAGE MOWING 947-7145. CHIPPING/MULCHING (254) 947-0149 or (254) 933-7900 H TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL H TFNB LICENSED SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION TRACTOR WORK H H H H H H H H 24 HR EMERGENCY CALL

Family... Salado Handyman Service Salado Plumbing Helping Families, “What’s on your honey-do list?” One dream at a time 20 years building maintenance experience “We are ready” Mary Belote In home repairs REALTOR® No job too small. 289-2447 OUR TEAM [email protected] Cindy Adamson Christi Curb Charles Fleet 947-5800 REALTOR® REALTOR® 289-6358 702-1555 Master LIC M 16892 [email protected] [email protected] 254 947-5553

Buyer of Owner Financed Real COLDWELL Estate and Mobile Home Notes BANKER LENNOX ALFRED REALTORS I Can Give You CASH for All or Part of the Note MELINDA DUNNAHOO You Carried Back When You Sold Your Property (254) 913-0378 1-866-227-0763 Janet Rand See this “golfer’s delight!” Located on [email protected] PO Box 884 the 12th fairway. Built-in cabinets galore, stain grade trim/molding throughout, A/C WWW.JLRNOTES.COM Belton, TX custom window treatments. Too many features to list. 76513 Repair Moffatt & Daughters ALL BRANDS GORDON’S Free Estimates & Second Opinions TACLA002113C HAULING & EQUIPMENT SERVICES Plumbing Co. 100% Financing Available Service • Repair • Remodeling 254-535-3125 Senior Citizens Discount on service PERFORMANCE TRACTORS George (Bubba) Moffatt ALL TYPES OF DIRT AND ROCK 939-1141 Trackhoes Available 254 289-5986 (local) Toll Free 877-422-5500 • www.bellaircond.com WILLIAM CARY GORDON for Demolitions and 310 E. Central Ave. • Belton Land Clearing OWNER/DIRT EXPERT Master Plumber Lic SERVING CENTRAL TEXAS FOR OVER 38 YEARS Contractors Welcome 254 947-8018 (nights) # M-17002 Page 10C, SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006

PHONE. INTERNET. TV. WIRELESS. WITH A BIG DOSE OF COMMON SENSE.

It’s time for some innovation. And a whole lot of common sense. Like clear calls outside and inside. Internet that’s both quick and quicker than hackers. And all the TV channels you want at a price that’s reasonable. Time for a bunch of new ideas from the company you can rely on. Sprint, your local communications company is now EMBARQ. ™ For more information call 800-EMBARQ2 or visit EMBARQ.com.

© 2006 Embarq Holdings Company LLC. All rights reserved. The name EMBARQ and the jet logo are trademarks of Embarq Holdings Company LLC. EMB1-06-053 July 27, 2006, SALADO Village Voice, Page 11C Earthtalk FROM PAGE 9C engineers are busy Commuter Car 5098, Westport, CT working to improve them. Corporation, 06881; submit it at: Technological advances www.commutercars.com. www.emagazine.com/ in battery life and engine GOT AN ENVIRON- earthtalk/thisweek/, efficiency mean that MENTAL QUESTION? or e-mail: earthtalk@ SOLD electric vehicles may be Send it to: EarthTalk, emagazine.com. Read able to roam farther than c/o E/The Environmental past columns at: www. ever before. According Magazine, P.O. Box emagazine.com. to EVWorld.com, drivers looking to go electric will Hard-to-find 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath Salado 1.3 acres, gorgeous trees, soon have a few options: split floorplan on one acre on cul-de- three minutes from town, recently sac in Mill Creek. Call Suzanne for repainted, 2044 sq.ft. bonus 600 sq’ California-based more information. studio or apartment. $164,900 Tesla Motors will soon 254-721-3605 Call Peggy 254-624-4070 be accepting deposits on orders for its Tesla 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Roadster, and plans its in Belton ISD. first deliveries for 2007. Beautiful with Tesla claims its car decorator col- can go 250 miles on a ors. $164,900. Call Cindy at charge, which can even be 254-760-2387. extended further through its “regenerative braking” technology, similar to that which is employed in the Large lots with views available in hybrids. Austin stone ranch style home. Highland Estates near Belton schools 10 acres, huge barn, riding arena, and just 5 minutes from the lake. Call And Spokane, coastal. Good area. Spanish tile and Cindy at 254-760-2387. Washington’s Commuter gorgeous plank flooring. Immaculate Car Corporation is taking in and out. $340,000. orders for its Tango 600 (a Come build your home in the country. kit you have to assemble) Salado 25-40 acres planted in coastal, and its Tango 100 and 200 hardwood trees, wonderful homesite. models (fully assembled), $5,000 per acre. with plans to deliver Hidden Springs 2.5 acres. Best buy by 2007. Actor George and prettiest spot on Wellingham Clooney was Commuter Creek. Well below original purchase Car’s first customer. The price. $56,000 Tango can only go 60-80 Real Estate miles on a charge, but boasts of its ability to go Peggy Bush - Owner/Agent zero to 60 in four seconds Consulting 254-624-4070 Suzanne Payne - Owner/Agent and attain a top speed of Have questions or problems regarding real estate? 150 miles per hour. 254-721-3605 Elsewhere, California- Cindy Humphries -Agent based AC Propulsion is 254-760-2387 working with Toyota on a Scion electric conversion, and Cleanova, based in France, is developing an electric Renault Kangoo, a popular European car. One consideration to keep in mind about electric vehicles is that, M.J. Craig Homes if your utility is a dirty coal-fired plant, tapping that power could mean 254/526-9646 creating more pollution 2850 Hester Way • Mill Creek • Salado than driving a gasoline This stunning 3 powered car. But progress Bill Bartlett This experience may be of help to you bedrooms, 2.5 baths in renewable energies may with study is ready well solve that problem • State Certified Real Estate Appraiser for your family! and help usher in a new • Accredited Land Consultant Absolutely gorgeous era for electric vehicles. • Subdivision Developer with huge fireplace, C O N T A C T S : granite tops in E V W o r l d , • Residential Home Builder kitchen and ceramic www.evworld.com ; • Graduate Real Estate Institute tile throughout. Tesla Motors, • 30 years real estate brokerage Hardwood floors in www.teslamotors.com; study and private Salado 254/947-5050 vanities in secondary bedrooms. This floor plan is very impressive and the décor is exceptional! Please call Marcie to see this dream home! 512-415-7786 Properties By 2288 Chisholm O Larry Sands Trail • Mill Creek • Salado 1.5 acre homestead located in Mill Creek. Exquisite 3 bedroom home with designer features. Formal dining and study. Large kitchen with granite countertops and bar with stone Just remodeled & Ready for Occupancy!! NEW This lovely Salado Landmark can be your new accent. Beautiful master wood floors, FRESH interior paint thru-out. STYLISH Business address!! The historic Vickrey House at ceramic floors & appliances in kitchen!! Tremendous 402 North Main Street, presently home of Seasons suite with whirlpool garden tub and separate shower. Professionally landscaped big TREES & privacy fenced yard. Priced below of Salado, with 150’ frontage on Main and Church lawn and huge fenced herb and vegetable garden. Call MJ for private showing. $225,000. Call Larry, TODAY!! Street, is NOW available for your retail shop, tea room, or gallery. Call us for a professional after- 681-6591 hours viewing.

For more information on these or more of our STAR properties, please call us or visit our web site. Call Marcie for more information (254) 947-5580 www.saladoproperties.com at 512-415-7786 or 254-526-9646 Page 12C, SALADO Village Voice, July 27, 2006

Call us at Visit us on the web at 254-947-5577 www.salado.net Glenn Hodge Ryan Hodge Jerry Roberts Alan Persky 254-718-2000 254-541-2255 254-760-6576 254-760-2924 Acreage/Lots 340 acres southeast of Salado. 550 acres Hill Country with house west of Jarrell. Excellent commercial rock property. Lots w/ sewage & water on Shady Lane. 145 acres northwest of Salado. Backs up to Corps of Engineers property. $3,500 Virtual Tour! per acre. 33.17 acres Trees Covered located just New home in Mill Creek Springs. Cus- Grand Estate on 4 tree-covered acres. Austin Stone Home northwest of Salado Northwest of Salado. 30x40 barn. tom craftsmanship seen throughout this on approximately 2 acres. Large Back Simply a must see! This 4 BR/4 BA/4 GA features open and spacious great room, 3 BR/2 BA/2 car garage home. Spacious Porch! $165,000. $249,900. kitchen with Granite counters. Take the granite throughout, private master suite, 10 acres with live oak trees, septic and virtual tour at www.salado.net. Priced at large game room, media room. $549,500. well northwest of Salado. $130,000. $259,900. 7 acres oak trees, electrity & well, $85,000. 5 acres in Hidden Springs, lot #271, $46,900. Virtual Tour! 2.7 acres fronting FM 2843. $29,900. 3.018 acres on FM 2843. Large pecans & live water. $35,000. 44 acres off of Firefly Road between Salado and Florence. Great Trees Will divide. 10 Acre Home Sites starting from Golf Course Living in Mill Creek! $99,900. Live Oak Trees and Views! Beautiful Austin stone home in Great location! 3/2 manufactured home 4/2.5/2 home has granite countertops, Lot 290 Hidden Springs, $49,000. Salado. High ceiling with wood finish, with excellent location in Salado overlook- hardwood floors and high ceilings. This Lot 71 Hiddens Springs creek front, large kitchen and awesome master suite ing Salado Creek. Priced at $99,900. is a must-see home. $269,900. with fireplace. Take a virtual tour of this 3 $69,950. BR/3 BA at www.salado.net. $355,000. Lot overlooking Salado Creek, $50,000 reduced to $29,900! Beautiful treed lot, 178’ deep, 1219 Indian Trail, Mill Creek, $36,000. Lot in UNDERThe Bluffs CONTRACT at Salado Creek, Virtual Tour! Virtual Tour! $45,000. Royal View lot priced at $49,900. Indian Trail at Blaylock, lg corner lot, 90x188 - $40,000. Indian Trail - 90x188 - $38,000. Lot 231 & 232 Hidden Springs: Over 8 gorgeous tree-covered acres with Willingham Creek frontage. $200,000. New Elegant Estate 4/3/3+ on 3 tree- Exquisite ranch-style home located 3/2/2+ in Mill Creek. Open and Spacious covered acres. Inviting entrance, high on 3 tree-covered acres. Travertine floor- Large kitchen, open floorplan, fenced yard and covered porch all for just $194,900. ceilings, crown molding, beautiful kitchen ing, hardwood floors, granite counters, with stainless steel appliances and granite Commercial high ceiling, open floor plan. Priced at countertops, large fireplace, 3+ car garage 1.32 acre fronting I-35 with home, $319,900. Reduced to $299,000. and much more. $399,000. $350,000 30 acres fronting I-35, 1 mile south of Stagecoach Inn. .87 acres off N. Stagecoach Rd. $147,408. Virtual Tour! 3 acres fronting I-35, Phase 3. $120,000. Approx 3.5 acres off College Hill with small home for $300,000. B&B: Great chance to live in Salado.

- Beautiful Traditional Home in Bell County 3/2.5/2 Century old live oak trees invite you to 3/2 - Rare Find located just northwest of Salado. Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings, this Austin stone 4 BR/2.5 BA/2 GA home Salado. Log Home on over 10 acres with 5+ acres fronting SH 190 and Boxer Granite Countertops, Large Kitchen, and on 2 acres. Wood flooring, high ceilings barns all for just $225,000. Road. Great commercial location. much more! Priced at $344,900. and beautiful backyard. $309,900. Belton city water available. $299,000. Exit 305 North of Temple. .54 acres with existing station. Excellent business opportunity. Come by our office located in The Veranda 80 S. Main St. • Salado