Salado Villageillage Voiceoice Vol. XLII, Number 5 V Thursday, May 16, 2019 254/947-5321 V saladovillagevoice.com 50¢ After reception BoA gets to work on annexation By Tim Fleischer Editor-in-Chief

Prior to the regular meet- ing of the Board of Alder- men, a reception will honor outgoing aldermen Michael McDougal, who has served six years on the board, and Andy Jackson, who has served two. The reception will begin at 6 p.m. May Michael McDougal 16. During the meeting that starts at 6:30 p.m., incoming aldermen Rodney W. Bell, Valedictorian Grace Barker Salutatorian Sarah Umpleby John Cole and Dr. Amber Preston-Dankert will be giv- en their oaths of office. The Top grads named for Class of 2019 board will then appoint a With graduation near, Spanish 1-3 and Computer Salutatorian AP Statistics, AP Calculus Mayor Pro Tem for the year. Salado High School has Science and AP in English She has attended school Sarah Umpleby is the Village of Salado alder- named its top two graduates Language, English Litera- in Salado for nine years. 2019 Salado High School Sa- men will conduct the second for 2019: Grace Barker and ture, Calculus, Biology, US During that time she has lutatorian with a final grade set of public hearings May Sarah Umpleby. History, US Government, been a member of National Andy Jackson point average of 111.154. 16 for the annexations of Macroeconomics, World Honor Society; Mu Alpha She is the daughter of Salado ISD properties and of the boundaries of the pro- Valedictorian History, Spanish Language Theta (math honor society); Jennifer and John Umpleby rights of way. The board posed Emergency Services Grace Barker is the 2019 and Computer Science. UIL Academics team mem- and is the youngest of three will then have readings of District. The Subchapter B Salado High School vale- Grace will study Nursing ber; Salado High School with older sister Jessica and the ordinances to annex the further states that “(a-1) A dictorian with a final grade and Business at The Ohio Varsity Band Salado Percus- older brother Parker. properties at their June 6 and statement that the boundaries point average of 112. State University. She will be sion Ensemble and Salado She is the grand-daughter June 20 meetings. of the district are coexten- She is the daughter of a Certified Registered Nurs- Youth Leadership. of Steve and Kathy Lindsay Under the annexation sive with the boundaries of Thomas and Tamara Barker es Anesthetist and may start She has participated in of Salado, Kay Lindsay of agreement with Salado ISD, another political subdivision, of Salado. her own business. UMHB piano concerts and Calendron, TX and Barbara the Village of Salado will as those boundaries exist on Grace is the second oldest She is a fan of Buckeye tutored peers after school Umpleby of Dallas. provide police protection a particular date, is a suffi- of four. Her older brother is football. At university, she and on the weekends. She Umpleby will attend Tex- and patrol to the proper- cient legal description.” Noah. Younger siblings are may pursue debate as well also volunteered for Keep as A&M University where ties, which are now under According to Section Faith, Joshua and Eli. as the Innovation, Creativity Salado Beautiful and Salado she will major in statistics the jursidiction of the Bell 48.e. of the Legislative She is the granddaughter and Entrepreneurship Schol- Lions Club projects. She was with the goal of becoming County Sheriff’s Depart- Code, Emergency Services of Helen Taylor of Kene- ars Program. a camp counselor for Camp an actuary. ment. Salado Volunteer Fire Districts may levy a tax rate dy, Jim Taylor of Pawnee, She will take with her Invention and a counselor “My high school math Department will provide fire of no more than 10 cents per Dorothy Barker of Dallas memories of her senior year, for Vacation Bible School. teacher of four years, Mr. protection. Private compa- $100 of property value in and Donald Barker of Little including painting her own She will spend the sum- Cabaniss, has given me the nies will provide water, gar- their district. Rock, Arkansas. parking lot spot at SHS, mer “working and spending most inspiration in my aca- bage and electric services. The Salado VFD service Grace has attended Sala- wearing senior overalls on time with family before de- demic life,” Umpleby said. Library services will be pro- area is 115 square miles and do schools since third grade. Fridays, Prom and Corban parting for college.” “He has been a respected vided by the Salado Public is larger than the Salado ISD She was active in debate, Mescher’s singing. teacher for over forty years. Library District. boundaries. competing in both Lincoln- Salado has instilled in her Services My junior year, I took his The Village will provide The total taxable values Douglas style debate in a “strong sense of communi- Salado High School Bac- AP Statistics class. The first sewer service to the proper- for Salado ISD in 2018 were which she was a Regional ty and friendships that help caulaureate will be 6 p.m. test I took in that class, I ties. The Village will also $877,377,668. The prelimi- qualifier and congressional you through anything.” May 19 at the Salado First failed miserably. Mr. Caban- provide parks although no nary 2019 values received by debate in which she quali- She will also remember Baptist Church. iss helped me to persevere new parks are planned for Salado ISD last week were fied for State and will com- Senora Kessler. “I love her Senior awards night will in statistics. Due to his en- the annexed areas. No street just over $1 billion. pete later this month. She is sarcastic comments,” she be May 28 at Salado High couragement, I found an ap- lights provided by the Vil- Based on this preliminary a member of National Honor said adding that Kessler “in- School. A student art show preciation and interest in the lage are planned for the value, a 1¢ property tax levy Society, Mu Alpha Theta, spires me to be and do my will be 5-6 p.m. with the subject that had previously areas either. The newly an- would generate $100,000 per ASTRA, and Student Coun- best.” scholarship and awards pre- caused me angst. Thanks to nexed areas will fall under year for an ESD with bound- cil. Mr. Cook, her debate sentations beginning at 6 him, I have decided to major the building codes for the aries that are the same as She was a volunteer for coach, “taught me the value p.m. in statistics at Texas A&M in Village. the school district. A 5¢ tax Camp Invention as a leader- in evaluating more than one Commencement ceremo- hopes of becoming an actu- However, the school dis- levy would generate about ship intern and was the Sal- point of view.” ny will be 2 p.m. June 1 at ary.” trict may provide proof of $500,000 for the emergency ado high school representa- Mrs. Wentrcek “always the Mayborn Center on the Throughout her high third-party inspections to services district per year. A tive this year on the Village brightened my day. She was campus of the University of school career, Umpleby has the Village in lieu of the 10¢ property tax levy (the of Salado board of Alder- always smiling and happy to Mary Hardin Baylor. taken Advanced Placement inspections provided by the maximum) would generate men. help” Salado ISD will celebrate classes, including the fol- Village. If the school district about $1 million per year. At Salado High School, Over the summer, Barker its younger students with lowing: AP US History, AP hires the Village inspectors A 1¢ tax rate for a proper- she took Advanced Place- will attend Turning Point Kindergarten Graduation World History, AP Econom- it will do so at the cost to the ty valued at $250,000 would ment and Pre-AP courses USA’s Young Women’s 6:30 p.m. May 28 at the In- ics, AP Government, AP Village, not including the be $25 per year increase in in several studies, including Leadership Summit. She termediate cafeteria. Language and Composition, typically 10% service charge property taxes. A 5¢ tax levy these: Pre-AP in English will spend time with her Eighth graduation will be AP Literature and Composi- that the Village charges oth- would be $125 on the same 1 and 2, Algebra 1 and 2, family and friends before at 5:30 p.m. May 30 the In- tion, AP Biology, AP Span- ers for inspection services value and a 10¢ tax rate Geometry, pre-calculus, Bi- packing up and heading to termediate Cafeteria. ish Language and Culture, by Bureau Veritas. would be $250 per year. ology, Chemistry, Physics, Ohio for orientation. Finally the school district Currently, Salado Volun- will not pay any Impact Fees teer Fire Department funds for the sewer services, even its budget through donations, Rain on rooftops means it’s time though it will be the first fundraisers such as the an- properties annexed into the nual Smokin Spokes, pay- Village since the Village ments from the county and for Ferguson to go back to work began to provide sewer ser- a $40,000 payment from the vices. Village of Salado. By Tim Fleischer iniscent of the weeks of wet son said as a forecast of 50% came down. In other business, alder- Salado VFD has an annu- Editor-in-Chief weather that led to the flood- or more chance of rain the “In the last two weeks we men will discuss in work- al budget of about $145,000 ing in the hill country town next four days loomed on the have had more than 10 inch- shop session the formation for equipment and mainte- The sound of rain on the of Wimberley where he was horizon. While there were es of rain and they are fore- of an Emergency Service nance and repairs, fuel and roof puts many of us out like city manager at the time. In pretty good showers that casting another 4-5 inches,” District to provide fire ser- other costs. No salaries are a light. May 2015, the Blanco River afternoon, the rain missed he told Lions. vices. The Texas Constitu- paid to Salado firefighters. But not Village Admin- became a 51 foot wall of wa- Salado for the most part for “Creek floods are the tion allows for the creation Volunteers give more istrator Don Ferguson. That ter that resulted ultimately the latter part of the week dirtiest kinds of floods to of Emergency Services Dis- than 4,000 man hours each sound has come to mean that in the deaths of 13 people in and weekend. happen,” he added, “because trict under Chapter 775 of year. There are currently 25 it’s time for the Village to get the area. But Ferguson was work- they bring so much gravel, the Health and Safety Code. volunteers on the VFD. back to work: to make sure Just days after the Salado ing to get TXDOT crews to logs, large rocks and even Subchapter B states: “Be- In other business May the low water barricades are Creek flowed over the Main clear out debris from around cars with them.” fore a district located wholly 16, aldermen will consid- in place and to make plans Street bridge, Ferguson the Main Street bridge the “It’s not going to take in one county may be cre- er amending the FY 2019 to get people out of flooded spoke to the Salado Lions day after speaking to the Li- a lot to raise the creek,” he ated, the county judge of that general operating budget areas if it comes to that. May 8. Over a period of less ons, in preparations for the added. county must receive a peti- to include $34,279 for the “The weather pattern that than a week, Salado Creek forecast of heavy rains. “Pay attention to the tion signed by at least 100 construction of a permanent we are seeing right now,” he had reached a height of eight He also had low wa- weathermen, to the warn- qualified voters who own connection to the wastewater told the Salado Lions Club feet on April 27 and then 12 ter barricades set up at the ings,” he said. “If you live taxable real property in the system for Stagecoach Inn. as the clouds darkened last feet on May 3. crossings into Mill Creek in in low lying areas, don’t be proposed district.” The board will also dis- week, “quite frankly is rath- “With this much rain, anticipation of the rain. Af- afraid to seek higher ground Part of that petition must cuss setting an operating er troubling.” there is nowhere for it to go ter a week-and-a-half of be- early. Don’t wait until it’s too contain a legal description budget for the sewer plant. Ferguson said it was rem- but into the streams,” Fergu- ing up, the barricades finally late.” Page 2A, SALADO Village Voice, May 16, 2019 FORUM An Open Exchange of Ideas Local Rotarians support SISD kids in several ways The Salado Rotary Club supports our students and Superintendent’s school district in several ways. Every year the Ro- tary Club provides scholar- Corner ships to our graduating se- by Dr. Michael Novotny niors. This year the Rotary Club is awarding two of our graduates a $1,000 scholar- S&P loses 2.18% last week ship to attend a trade school. The Rotary Club also sup- ported our 18+ program for on talk of China trade war students with disabilities by purchasing supplies and Trade War was the dom- equipment and also paying inant theme for the week Market & Economic for a field trip to Peaceable ending May 10 as the S&P Kingdom. 500 Stock Index (SPX) lost Update The Salado Rotary Club 2.18% to close at 2881.40, will host the 2nd Annual about 50 points below where By Jeffrey W. McClure BBQ Cook-off on Saturday, it was at the end of last Sep- May 25. Some of the finest L-r Jerry Chapman, Rotary District Governor Merle Stal- tember. The Index remains BBQ teams in the state will cup, Gene Silverblatt, Past District Lieutenant Governor 5.63% ahead of where it was be lined-up all along Main Street. There will also be a Rotary to help the commu- at this time last year and ac- was that the U.S. will im- ing rate. While the LEI does early bird special you can band and a scavenger hunt nity through scholarships tually rose 0.37% on Friday pose a 25% tariff on about not forecast conditions over get your tickets for $18 or for the kids. and other projects. on the President’s tweet that $200 billion in goods im- a year out, the Conference $8 for ages 8 to 15. Each The Salado Rotary Club Salado Rotary Club tariffs “may or may not be ported from China. The Board’s chief economist ticket allows you to sample presents this event as a member Merle Stalcup was removed” depending on fu- impact will not be felt for wrote that the trend lines the offerings from all of the fundraiser to benefit our inducted into the Rotary ture negotiations. several months as goods al- suggest either weak growth BBQ teams entered in the community. Participants Roll of Fame earlier this The yield on the bench- ready in transit were exclud- or a mild recession in 2020. cook-off. Tickets available can taste brisket, chick- month. Merle has been a mark 10-year U.S. Treasury ed. Still, the new tariffs have That estimate is supported online at: https://centraltex- en, ribs, and beans from as member of Rotary for over note continued its recent been estimated to potential- by the Treasury yield curve astickets.com/events/que- many as 20 teams and then 45 years. He was the Salado persistent slide as it dropped ly cost the average Ameri- and remains the consensus on-main vote for their favorite. This Rotary Club President for another 2.8 basis points can family about $767 over of economists surveyed by Anyone interested in will be a good opportunity two years and he was also (hundredths of a percent) to the next twelve months ac- the Wall Street Journal. participating as a cooker to spend time with friends the Mayor of Salado for four yield 2.473% at the end of cording to a study by Trade The jury is still very can access the rules, regula- and family, sample good years. Our State Represen- the week. That equates to a Partnership Worldwide. much out on the effect the tions, and entry form at the food and visit the beautiful tative, Dr. Brad Buckley, decline of 47.9 basis points Softening that blow was newly imposed tariffs will following website: https:// village of Salado. also awarded Merle a certif- or about 16% from a year the news from the Com- have on the U.S. economy. saladotxrotary.org/event/ Tickets at the door are icate of recognition and had ago. The benchmark yield is merce Department that U.S. A lot depends on a couple of que-on-main-bbq-cook-off/ $20 for ages 16 and up, the flag flown over the State generally considered to be a consumer prices only rose factors. First, how long will Your support of the $10 for ages 8 to 15. But Capitol in his honor on May harbinger of future econom- 0.3% in April and an even the tariffs be in effect and cook-off will allow Salado if you take advantage of our 6. ic growth. The good news is lower 0.1% if the highly second, what level of tariffs that the yield rose a bit from volatile elements of food will the Chinese impose on Thursday when the Trea- and fuel were taken out of U.S. imports? Stock prices sury yield curve was nega- the measurement. For the of major U.S. exporters like Last thing the world needs tive with the 10-year yield 12 months ending in April, Caterpillar, Deere, and Boe- lower than the 3-month prices were only up 2%, ex- ing fell on the tariff news as yield. Meanwhile, the yields actly the targeted inflation did most electronic goods is more Robert Mueller from 1-year through 7-years level set by the Federal Re- manufacturers. Three sce- The last thing the world widespread comment and -- remain inverted, effectively serve. A report by the Fed- narios have emerged for the needs is more of Robert Rich one hopes -- consternation. forecasting the potential for eral Reserve Bank of San future. If a full trade war Mueller’s commentary, but Now, Congress wants Muel- a downturn beginning in Francisco forecast that the erupts and spreads global- Congress is determined to ler to compound the of- 2020. total tariffs put in place on ly, as it may, it could trig- have him hold forth at a Lowry fense by speaking publicly. West Texas Intermediate Friday would raise prices ger a recession as soon as public hearing. It doesn’t want facts from Crude Oil (WTI) declined an additional 0.4% over the late this year or make one It’s not as though we The relevant regulations say him. They are already in a meager 0.19% to close next twelve months. The in- in 2020 more severe. The don’t already have the spe- that at the conclusion of the the report. It wants opinions at $61.74 for the week but flation indicator preferred second scenario is that the cial counsel’s version of special counsel’s work he or and sound bites, especial- is down 3.37% for the last by the Fed, the core Person- U.S. tariffs remain in place events. He mustered enor- she “shall provide the At- ly any embarrassing to the month and 5.5% from last al-Consumption Expendi- but with little or no retali- mous investigate resourc- torney General with a con- president. Congress wants year at this time. Gold put in ture Index (CPE) only was ation from China and little es and took two years to fidential report explaining him to spend a couple of an unusual rise of 0.51% to up 1.6% from last April, contagion around the world. write a 400-page report that the prosecution or declina- high-profile hours further $1,286.60 on Friday but re- indicating the economy In the third scenario, the is available to the public tion decisions reached by “not exonerating” the pres- mains down 5.63% for one should be able to handle the U.S. tariffs are a bargaining and presumably carefully the Special Counsel.” ident. year. The WSJ Dollar Index increased tariff costs with- tactic and a trade agreement written (although not nec- On obstruction, Mueller If Mueller had a proper was down 0.2% at 97.32 out generating too much in- will be reached soon with essarily carefully thought reached no such decision, understanding of his role, but the dollar rose 1.33% flation. all tariffs removed. The sec- through). and he didn’t write a confi- he would decline the con- against the Chinese yuan to The historically prescient ond scenario leaves the U.S. That should be enough dential report, either -- his gressional invitation. But trade near a 4-month high Conference Board Index of market and economy having for Mueller to stand on, report was clearly meant the fact is that Mueller and putting it up 7.74% against Leading Economic Indica- perhaps already peaked but and enough for Congress to for public consumption. Be- Congress have a symbiotic the Chinese currency and tors (LEI) increased 0.4% with no catastrophic results. make a decision to impeach sides that, he’s a stickler for relationship. For two years, largely negating the previ- in March following a 0.1% The third scenario, with or not impeach, or other- the rules. Mueller was acting as, in ously existing 10% tariffs. increase in February and tariffs removed, gives the wise dispose of the matter Worse, as Trump’s spe- effect, the lead counsel for no change in January. The markets and the economy a as it sees fit. cial counsel Emmet Flood an impeachment inquiry -- The Economy underlying figures suggest kick and sees both of them Instead, Mueller is go- set out in an excoriating bizarrely housed within the In an otherwise slow that U.S. economic growth rising to new highs before a ing to be asked to expand letter, by stipulating that executive branch -- while economic news week, the should continue through the relatively mild downturn in on his already-expansive the evidence prevented him Congress wants to use his blockbuster announcement rest of 2019, but at a slow- 2020 or 2021. report that not only blew “from conclusively deter- moral authority as a crutch through Justice Department mining that no criminal at a time when it is vulner- regulations, but inverted conduct occurred,” Mueller able to charges of partisan the long-standing burden of stood the presumption of overreaching. Salado Village Voice, 213 Mill Creek Drive, Suite #125 • P.O. 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P.O. Box 1029 | 918 N. Main St., Salado, Texas 76571 947-1111 or 1-800-914-7526 www.thepersonalwealthcoach.com Page 4A SALADO Village Voice, May 16, 2019 Community Life Courtney Dodge Salado grads in awarded Master at Texas A&M UMHB Spring CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Excitement filled the air of the American Commencement Bank Center in beautiful downtown Corpus Christi Belton, Texas – The Hearne - B.B.A. - Finance; as more than 1,160 Texas University of Mary Har- McKayla Ann Hodge - A&M University-Corpus din-Baylor spring Com- B.B.A. - Marketing; Lauren Christi students completed mencement was held on Elizabeth Lum - B.B.A. - another milestone in their Saturday, May 11, in Cru- Accounting academic journey: the earn- sader Stadium. This was the Ninety members of the ing of a new degree. university’s 163rd graduat- graduating class were the Courtney Richard ing class. Five hundred and first in their family to ever Dodge received his Master forty-four students were earn a college degree. The of Business Administra- awarded degrees. Students evening’s graduates hailed tion during the 2019 Spring from Salado receiving de- from 9 countries around the Commencement ceremony grees included: world and 16 states across on Saturday, May 11. Casey Kaylene Daniell - the nation. B.S.N. - Nursing; Isaac Nicholas Gonzales - B.S. - Chemistry; Curtis Kole Tobias earns Associate of Applied Science St. Stephen St. Joseph’s Catholic Episcopal Church degree Church Religious Education Sunday School Central Texas College Classes - Wednesday (CTC) held its spring grad- K thru 12th 5:30 - 8 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. uation ceremony Friday at Mass Schedule Holy Eucharist the Bell County Expo Cen- Tuesday - 6 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. ter. More than 430 grad- Wed & Thurs - 8:30 a.m. uates were in attendance Friday - Noon to receive their associate Saturday - 5:30 p.m. degrees of science, arts, ap- Confesssions 4:30-5:15 p.m. or call for an appointment plied science as well as cer- tificates of completion. Friday Adoration (Holy Hour) 11 a.m. Traci Tobias of Salado was awarded an Associate Sunday Christopher and Teresa Seaton of Salado announce the engagement and ap- (English) 9 a.m. proaching marriage of their daughter Megan Seaton to Captain Tyler Nicholson of Applied Science degree. (Spanish) 11 a.m. of Kadena, Okinawa, Japan. The prospective groom is the son of Jerry and Among those receiv- Office Hours: Monday - Friday Alma Nicholson of San Antonio and June Nicholson and Hawari Habrawi of Oki- ing degrees were members of the first-ever graduat- 9 a.m. - Noon & 1:30 - 3 p.m. nawa, Japan. The couple plan a June 8, 2019 wedding Saint Stephen Catholic 601 FM 2268 ing class of the Early Col- 881 North Main Street Church in Salado. The prospective bride is a 2009 graduate of Salado High lege High School. Keynote 947-8037 947-3160 School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in Adver- speaker for the event was www.saintstephenchurch.org StJosephSalado.org tising and Public Relations. She works as a graphic designer. The groom has John Craft, superintendent a bachelor’s degree from University of Texas, San Antonio. He is an Air Force of the Killeen Independent pilot stationed in Okinawa, Japan. School District. Gradu- ates also heard welcoming remarks from Col. Henry Perry, Fort Hood Garrison Salado commander. Village Voice Local students Your community graduate newspaper for 16258 Gooseneck Road, Salado Temple College 40 years Church service starts 10 am Subscribe today Temple (Texas) – Temple (254) 947-7211 visit College presented 930 stu- dents with degrees and/or saladovillagevoice.com www.3ccowboyfellowship.org certificates at its 2019 com- 254-947-5321 mencement ceremony May Follow events on our website calendar 11. Salado students receiv- ing degrees and/or certifi- cates are as follows: Salado – Todd Bailey, Megan Daniell, Adrianna ENCOUNTER GOD. Fettkether, Daniela Gan- BE EQUIPPED WITH TRUTH. tenbein, Eliot Mettenbrink, Aimee Odom, Abigail Pet- ENGAGE THE WORLD. ter, Emily Ritch, Victoria Stirling, Leigh Tillman, Se- bastian Welch Kyle Maxwell Heiner of College Station, Texas graduated Jarrell students receiving from Mays Business School with a Bachelor of Business degrees are Gabriella Bark- Worship with us Sunday at Administration in Accounting and a Master of Financial er, Kristen Haley, Amanda 10:30am just two miles west of Management at Texas A&M University’s commence- Marino, Lyndsi Sandoval gracesalado.com/visit Salado High School on FM 2484. ment ceremony, held on May 9, 2019. He graduated Holland students receiv- with honors, Summa Cum Laude. After graduation, Kyle ing degrees are Victoria Ar- gracesalado.com/visit has accepted a position with Deloitte, a public account- amanda, Jacob De la Cruz, ing firm in Houston. Kyle is a 2014 graduate of Salado Kristin Foster, KC Hernan- High School. He is the son of Max and Debbie Heiner dez, Dillon Popp, Keana of Salado. He is also the grandson of Dorothy Kuhnel of Priori, Sienna Taylor, Tyler Karnes City. Tubbs GRACE CHURCH SALADO Police Chief Gadd to address SARW meeting May 23 Salado Area Republi- general meeting 11:30 a.m. A new member orienta- can Women are holding a May 23, .at the Salado Civ- tion program will be pre- ic Center with the main sented by President Barb speaker being Police Chief Swarthout at 11:00 a.m. pri- of Harker Heights, Phil or to the general meeting. Sunday, May 19 Gadd. Chief Gadd will be All are welcome to attend 9 am Worship Service in Worship Center Traditional addressing Gang Activity the session. in Central Texas, a grow- 10 am Sunday School All Ages Lunch will be provid- ing problem in our society. ed by McCain’s Café and 11:15 am Worship Service in Chapel Contemporary Chief Gadd has been a pro- Bakery for $15 a person. fessional Law Enforcement All visitors are welcome but Officer for 43 years and has Wednesday, May 22 reservations are requested had various law enforce- Rev. David N. Mosser for seating and food. Any- 5 - 7:30 pm “FourTwelve” Youth ment roles during those 650 Royal Street one making a reservation years. Also speaking will (254) 947-5482 5:15 pm Fellowship Meal but not canceling prior to be Jon Williams, founder the meeting will be billed 6 - 7 pm Pastor’s Lectionary Study and president of the COOL for the cost of the luncheon. Conservatives, a program Office hours: 6 - 7 pm M & M Kids Make reservations by Mon- that targets young people Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. day, May 20, to Barclay 18-40 with conservative Facebook.com/saladoumc McCort at barclaymccort@ www.saladoumc.org topics through social media. gmail.com or 947-3617. SALADO Village Voice, May 16, 2019, Page 5A Community Life Labors of Love 5K Fun Run and Walk May 18 Presbyterian The First United Meth- ic in Belton. groups. After the early reg- year in a row that they have Church of Salado odist Church of Belton will Registration cost is $25 istration ends there will be put on this event just to help A Friendly, Small Church with a Message a limited number of T-shirts hold its seventh annual La- for adults, $10 for children us. Help support this “labor What others say about the church: bors of Love 5K Fun Run between the ages of 6 and are available on a first come of love” by the First Unit- “The way church used to be.” and Walk, on Saturday May 12, and free for children 5 first serve basis. ed Methodist Church in “Old favorite hymns that are meant to be sung.” 18 at Confederate Park in and under. Donna Dunn, Executive Belton!” “The Message is from the Bible in context.” Belton. The event will have The race will begin and Director of the Body of Online registration is registration beginning at end at Confederate Park. Christ Community Clin- available at: runsignup. 8:20 a.m. and run to 8:50 The course has runners ic said, “This is an annu- com/laborsoflove5K, or a.m. at Confederate Park and walkers going to the al fundraising event that you can sign up the morn- with the race beginning at University of Mary Har- the First United Methodist ing of the event. For addi- 9 a.m. The race is a fund- din Baylor and returning Church of Belton does for tional information contact raiser, put on by the church, to Confederate Park. The the Body of Christ Com- the church by calling (254) for the benefit of the Body 5K is a chipped, timed race munity Clinic. We are so 939-5703 or email First of Christ Community Clin- with awards for all age very grateful for their kind Methodist at ChurchMail@ support! This is the seventh fumcmail.org. Sunday Services 10 a.m. Genealogical Society to discuss Adult Sunday School at 9 a.m. Belton Senior Activity Men’s Prayer Breakfast Tues 8 a.m. understanding DNA testing Chair Yoga Tuesday 1 p.m. | Thurs 10:30 a.m. Bell County Genea- understand. Like a new Choir Practice on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. logical Society will meet toy, it just takes someone Center dance, dinner Rev. Carl Thompson, Pastor 6:30-8 p.m. May 21 in the who knows how to show 105 Salado Plaza Drive McLane Room (third floor) you how! There are only and driving on schedule from the intersection of Main and Salado Plaza Drive, at Temple Public Library, three questions you need to South to the first drive on the right 100 West Adams Avenue, in ask (and answer) in order presbsalado.org (254) 308-2023 Temple. to get started. Which test The Belton Senior Activ- ly Country band perform- The program for the eve- should I take? What will I ity Center will host several ing. Attendees are encour- ning is the on-line presenta- get from the testing? Will events during the month of aged to bring a snack dish tion “Getting Started with it help? Diahan Southard May: to share. Genetic Genealogy with (YouDNAGuide at Geneal- Country Western Dance Senior Appreciation Diahan Southard.” ogy Gems) will walk you is Thursday, May 16 from Dinner is Monday, May 20 Many genealogists have through the process in a 6:30-9:30 p.m. with Frank- at 5:30 p.m. Attendees at the ....serving those who love and remember hopped on the DNA test- fun and easy-to-understand Center must call to register ing bandwagon only to face way. by Thursday, May 16, 254- test results that they do not 939-1170. An Older Americans Month Event will be Tues- 949 West Village Road, Salado Obituaries day, May 21 with refresh- BroeckerFuneralHome.com (254) 947-0066 ments at 10 a.m., followed the old red schoolhouse just ministrators, and was also by the program at 10:30 south of the family home on named the Home Econom- a.m. Denim & Diamond Se- Main Street Salado. He let- ics Outstanding Adminis- niors will perform. tered in every sport offered trator. He was a finalist for AARP Safe Driving Dossman at the time, and he was also Superintendent of the Year Class is Tuesday, May 21 Funeral Home elected President of his se- for the State of Texas and from 11:30-3:30 p.m. Con- IN SERVICE TO OUR FELLOW MAN nior class. was named Texas Adminis- tact the Center to register at His first job after grad- trator of the month in June 254-939-1170. uating was with the Belton 1997. The Center will be 933-2525 serving all of Bell County Independent School Dis- He was also named re- closed Monday, May 27 for trict. He taught science and gion 12 superintendent of Memorial Day. The Belton also coached all sports. the year in 1994. Senior Activity Center is lo- DossmanFH.com While coaching high school He was the President of cated 842 S. Mitchell Street Joe Milton Pirtle basketball, his team won the Board of Directors for in Belton. the state championship. The Region 12 Education Ser- Funeral services for Joe players he coached are still vice Center until April 2019. 2525 N. Main • Belton Milton Pirtle will be at 11 very close to him. He hears Belton ISD named a new a.m. May 16, 2019, at the from them often and they elementary school after him Belton Church of Christ still call him “Coach Pir- for his decades of service to with Dr. Leroy Kemp offi- tle”. the community. ciating. Burial will follow at After teaching and He was a member and el- the North Belton Cemetery. coaching, he began pro- der in the Belton Church of The family received gressing through the BISD Christ. friends for visitation from system. He was an ele- Memorials may be made www.fbcsalado.org May 15 at the Dossman Fu- mentary principal, Jr. High to the Belton Education (254) 947-5465 neral Home Chapel. principal, Director of Cur- Enrichment Foundation Joe Milton Pirtle was riculum, Assistant Super- (BEEF) 400 North Wall Main St. at the Creek Dr. Travis Burleson, Senior Pastor born September 20, 1931 in intendent, and finally Su- St. Belton, Texas 76513 or Salado to parents Paul and perintendent. He remained the Belton Church of Christ Summer Connect Schedule Gertie (Nunnallee) Pirtle. with the Belton schools for 3003 North Main Street May 5 - July 28 He passed away on May 12, 43 years. During this time, Belton, Texas 76513. 2019. he continued to be very SUNDAY WEDNESDAY He married his best active in the community. friend and love of his life, He was President of the 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 6 p.m. FBC-U (Adult Bible Study) Chamber of Commerce, the Mary Nell Moore June 28, 10:30 a.m. One Worship Service 6 p.m. Children’s and Youth Activities* 1952 at First Baptist Church Belton Lions Club, and the in Belton. United Way. He received the 6 p.m. Choir Practice Pirtle was preceded in Outstanding Citizen award death by his parents, one from the Belton Chamber * Contact church office for children’s youth activities schedule brother, Paul. N. Pirtle, and and was also named Lion one sisters, Billie Anita Ei- of the Year for the Lions land. Club. He has also received Survivors include his the Special Olympics Dis- wife of 66 years, Mary tinguished Award, and was Salado Church of Christ an executive member of William “Bill” Shepperd Nell Pirtle of Belton, two Come find out why our church family daughters, Paula Warnke of the Area Crime Stoppers. Bulverde, and Jane Domin- He was very active in drug William “Bill” Shepperd, is driven by the same purpose Jesus guez of Belton. Two surviv- awareness programs for age 77, of Spring Hill, Ten- gave to all his disciples – students and parents, and nessee, and formerly of Sal- ing brothers, Jamie Pirtle to love God completely, of Arlington and Bob Pir- served on the board for the ado, Texas, passed away on tle of Houston, along with Bell County Communities Saturday, April 27, 2019 at to love our neighbors six grandchildren, Travers in Schools. his residence and is now at (as we love ourselves), He returned to the old home with Christ. Warnke, Jay Warnke, Casie and to serve all the above. Warnke, Adam Dominguez, red schoolhouse on Main Bill is survived by his Bret Dominguez, and Cole Street Salado to serve as in- loving wife of 60 years, You are always welcome! Dominguez. He is survived terim superintendent while Nancy Shepperd and chil- by five great grandchildren, the district searched for its dren: Mark Shepperd, Kel- Sunday Bible Classes • 9 a.m. Jack, Lily, June, Hazel Cate, next superintendent. ly Kurtanic and Tammy His educational ac- DeCoux. Grandchildren: Worship • 10 a.m. and Eli. His passion was his 947-5241 Spanish Worship - Call Church for times family, and he always loved complishments included Kaylee, Austin and Hannah them well. President of the Texas As- Shepperd, Nicolas DeCoux IH-35 at Blacksmith Rd. Wednesday Bible Classes • 6:30 p.m. Pirtle attended school in sociation of School Ad- and Matthew Kurtanic and www.saladochurchofchrist.com 2 great grandchildren. 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celebration of the many cul- do Civic Center, 601 Main architecture and paleoindi- tures that make up the Tex- Street. an art. as life we know today. The following is the cur- 10:30 a.m. -11 a.m.: rent schedule of speakers Spanish Land Grants and Events include: for the Symposium Vaqueros presented by Pa- Genealogy classes pre- 10 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.: tricia Walsh Small and Ar- sented by Martha Everman Gault School of Archeo- thur Resa As loyal as we Jones. Tickets are $10 per logical Research, D. Clark 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: class. Wernecke, Tom Williams Native American speaker. Hands-On Activities Dr. D. Clark Wernecke 1 p.m -1:30 p.m.: Mex- and demonstrations by is the Project Director for ican influence, presented Homestead Heritage plus the Prehistory Research by the office of the Consul- fun family events on the Project and Adjunct Facul- ate General of Mexico Civic Center grounds. The ty member at Texas State 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.: are local. Salado Historical Society University and Execu- Czech influence, presented cabins will be open for ex- tive Director of the Gault by Brian Vanicek ploration. School of Archaeological 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Af- How the Scots Came to Research, a nonprofit ded- rican American influence, Texas: The program con- icated to research and edu- Roscoe Harrison and Linda sists of five different seg- cation regarding the earliest Seawood ments presented hourly peoples in the Americas. 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: throughout the day with Dr. Wernecke started his Panel discussion of all words and video by speaker academic career with a de- speakers led by Skip Blan- and college professor Nan- gree in history from SMU cett. cy Boyens and with live followed by an MBA from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: music by historian and mu- Northwestern University, an Tour of the Salado Black sician Joe Romeo. Discover M.A. in Anthropology from Cemetery led by Roscoe the story of Salado found- Florida Atlantic, and finally Harrison and Linda Sea- ing father, Sterling Robert- his PhD from the University wood. son, his Empresario grant of Texas at Austin. He came For more information and colony, the migration of back to archaeology after a on Civic Center events call Scots into the Appalachian career in business and has Jeanie Lively at 254-563- Mountains and on to Texas. worked in the Middle East, 5090, texashistorydays@ The anchor of Texas His- Mesoamerica, the Ameri- gmail.com; Chadley Hollas tory Days is the Symposium can Southeast and South- Stop by. We’d love to meet you. at 254-947-8634, chollas@ of Speakers beginning at 10 west, and Texas. Dr. Wer- 815 N. Stagecoach Rd. saladotx.gov. For more in- Salado, TX 76571 a.m. Speakers representing necke’s primary specialty is formation on the Salado 254-947-8636 various historical and pre- that of archaeological proj- Museum event call 254- HorizonBankTexas.com historical cultures of Texas ect management but he has 947-5232 or visit https://sal- will be present at the Sala- also written extensively on adomuseum.org/ SchoolsSchools && SportsSports B Section 4 Pages Covering Salado students from Thomas Arnold to SHS May 16, 2019 SHS Distance duo competes at State McGregor brings home bronze medals; Haas runs for personal bests Jaci McGregor medaled in both the 3200 Meter Run and the 1600 Meter Run at the UIL State Track Meet May 11 in Austin, while se- nior distance runner Hunter Haas set personal records in both distance races that day. “We are proud of these two hard working and dedicated athletes,” said track coach Corey Baird. “They represented Salado extremely well at the State track meet in Austin.” McGregor made the po- dium by placing third in both the 3200 Meter Run and 1600 Meter Run. She set a new school re- cord in both races, turning in a time of 11:19.8 for the 3200 Meter and 5:09.9 in the 1600 Meter. McGregor was edged out of second by 0.05 seconds. Senior Hunter Haas had Hunter Haas finished his career at Salado by running in a great performance in both the 3200 Meter and 1600 Meter State Meet May 11. of his races as well. “He (Photo by Royce Wiggin) achieved his season time goals by setting two new for the State Meet by win- the 3200 Meter Run. In the personal records in both ning the 3200 Meter and 1600 Meter Run, Haas won of his races,” Coach Baird 1600 Meter races at the Re- with a time of 4:36.13. said. gion IV track meet. At the Regional Meet, He ran the 3200 Meter Haas won both of the McGregor took the gold in in 9:41.0, placing seventh. distance events at the Re- both races; winning with a He ran the 1600 Meter in gion IV 4A Track Meet held time of 11:21.33 in the 3200 Sophomore distance runner Jaci McGregor medaled in both the 3200 Meter Run and 4:29.3, placing eight overall. April 26-27 in Kingsville Meter Run and 5:15.1 in the the 1600 Meter Run on May 11 in Austin. (Photo by Royce Wiggin) Both runners qualified with a time of 9:55.29 in 1600 Meter Run. 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Center at Region 13 in Aus- in the Salado Youth Fair sixth grade.” tin. Boosters and State Advisors Tana Free is currently a Texas Medical Group welcomes She taught first grade for the Texas Junior Angus sixth grade teacher at Sal- for nine years in Round Association. ado Junior High School. RAMIRO A. PEÑA, M. D. Rock ISD and then taught Tana is a graduate of She teaches Social Stud- and Jarrell Medical Clinic first grade for two years at Texas A&M University ies-World Geography, and Thomas Arnold Elementa- with degrees in History and has for the past two years. ry. Environmental Design. He During her time at Salado schedule your appointment today “I have loved teaching teacher certifications in- ISD she has gained addi- 512.588.1501 first grade! The children clude: Texas Teacher Certi- tional certifications for ESL are so curious and excited fications in Special Educa- (English Second Language) about learning,” she said. tion, and Generalist EC-6, and Theater K-12. “Plus, being a first grade ESL (English Second Lan- During the Spring Se- RAMIRO A. PEÑA, M. D. teacher means you get to guage) and Theater K-12. mester, Free is helping the help children learn how to She has taught in Salado students explore film mak- Jarrell Medical Clinic read and help foster a love for five years, three in Kin- ing. 305 Limestone Terrace, Ste C-3 for literacy.” dergarten and two in Sixth Jarrell, TX 76537 “This year I was so Grade Social Studies. blessed to be given the op- Free really enjoys her Joe Rex Office 512.588.1501 portunity to teach children position teaching 6th grade Joe Rex is the 2019 Sal- Fax 855.346.7410 ado High School Teacher of [email protected] with dyslexia,” she said. because she not only gets to “Teaching dyslexic children explore her love of history the Year. He is a graduate of Mid- www.txmedicalgroup.com how to read is something and travel with the students near and dear to my heart.” She is now the UIL Jr. way High School in Waco. “My own son struggled High OAP director and has He has a Bachelor’s de- with reading in first grade introduced film making gree in Marketing from and we later learned he was into the Flight School peri- Texas State University. He dyslexic,” she added. “I od at the Jr. High also holds a Texas Mathe- know first-hand how some Tana first started sub- matics Certificate, grades of these bright, motivated stituting and even served 5-12, and a Texas Spe- children struggle to read. her student teaching hours cial Education Certificate, It can be really frustrating with Carey Quick in 4th grades K-12. for them and their families. grade Science at Salado He is completing his I enjoy being able to en- Intermediate during the 24th year in education, with courage the children, help 2013-2014 school year. Her the past 18 years being at build their confidence and first chance to teach was Salado ISD. teach them skills they need when Lisa Nix called one He has been in the press to be successful. It’s truly week before school start- box of Salado Eagle Field as rewarding to watch these ed in 2014 and she began the public address announc- students grow as readers.” a whirlwind three years of er on Friday nights in Sala- kindergarten teaching. “It do for the past 17 years was quite an adventure, but Rex has been married to Tana Free made all the better for the his wife Carlinda Rex for 27 Tana Free is the Salado chance to work with great years, and they have three Junior High School Teacher teachers and administra- children: Devon, Sean, and of the Year. tion…and the kids, those Jace, all graduates of Sala- She is married to J. Free. kindergarteners all stole a do High School. They have three children; piece of my heart. I still “It has been an honor and Kaydee, Cooper and Kens- have to tell them ‘Hello’ a privilege to have served ley. They are members of and give them a hug when I the students and communi- the First Baptist Church, see them in the halls. I can’t ty of Salado for the past 18 Salado and are very active wait to have them again in years,” he says. salado Village Voice, May 16, 2019, Page 3B Free fishing weekend for police set May 18-19 on public waters To recognize the service In 1962, President John With more than 150 ma- Law enforcement per- and sacrifice made by Texas F. Kennedy proclaimed jor lakes and reservoirs, 813 sonnel who don’t have the law enforcement personnel, May 15 as National Peace Community Fishing Lakes, opportunity to enjoy “Free the Texas Parks and Wild- Officers Memorial Day and 19 Neighborhood Fishin’ Fishing for Law Enforce- life Department (TPWD) the calendar week in which lakes, and 191,000 miles ment Weekend” May 18-19 is offering the first-ever May 15 falls, as National of rivers and streams, Tex- don’t have to put their fish- “Free Fishing for Law En- Police Week. Established as offers a bounty of high ing rods away just yet, be- forcement Weekend” May by a joint resolution of quality fishing opportuni- cause Free Fishing Day in 18-19 during National Po- Congress in 1962, National ties and breathtaking scen- Texas is coming up on June lice Week. This weekend, Police Week pays special ery for law enforcement 1, 2019. anyone who holds an active recognition to those law en- to explore this weekend. On the first Saturday in peace officer license under forcement officers who have Fishing tips, bag & length June of each year, everyone chapter 1701 of the Texas lost their lives in the line of limits, fishing locations and in the state can fish recre- Occupations Code can fish duty for the safety and pro- more can be found at tpwd. ationally without licenses or recreationally in Texas pub- tection of others. texas.gov/fishing. endorsements. lic waters without needing a valid fishing license or en- dorsement. “Free Fishing for Law Enforcement Weekend is a great way to honor the Meagan Hill is a sophomore pitcher at Angelo State Uni- peace officers in our com- versity. (Courtesy photo) munities,” said Senate Pe- ter P. Flores, District 19. “These officers serve us ev- Meagan Hill named All ery day; I commend Texas Parks and Wildlife Depart- ment to give back in this Lone Star Conference small but meaningful way. They, more than most, need second team pitcher some restful time outside Sophomore Meagan Taegan Kirk of Lubbock, fishing and enjoying the Hill was one of three An- senior infielder Taylor Fo- great outdoors. As a former gelo State University Ram- gle of Pico Rivera, Calif., career Texas Game Warden, belles that were named to junior utility player Karina I know all too well the bur- the Lone Star Conference Rocha of Buda, and transfer den that follows extensive All-Academic Team. Hill sophomore shortstop Hatty time on duty. I encourage was also named to the All- Shope of Pottsboro. all folks in law enforcement Conference softball team as Barnhill and Kirk were to take advantage of this a pitcher. named to the All-LSC first opportunity.” Belles honorees are out- team. Fogle and Hill were “The Texas Parks and fielders Megan Gordon of named to the All-LSC sec- Wildlife Department is Flower Mound and Court- ond team. Rocha received proud to offer free fishing ney Barnhill of Lubbock, All-LSC honorable men- to law enforcement this and pitcher Meagan Hill of tion, and Shope was named weekend to show our appre- Salado. the LSC Newcomer of the ciation and gratitude for ev- To be eligible, student- Year. erything they do to protect athletes must carry at In her sophomore season, and serve the great state of least a 3.30 GPA and have Hill led the pitching talent Texas,” said Carter Smith, reached sophomore status for the San Angelo Belles. TPWD Executive Direc- both athletically and aca- She made 37 appearances tor. “These selfless heroes, demically. All-Academic on the mound, starting in including our own Texas Team members are selected 25 games and pitching for Game Wardens and State from the list of academi- an ERA of 3.58, the best on Park Police Officers, put cally qualified players, with the team. She had a record their lives in harm’s way ev- the league’s sports informa- of 18-8 with nine complete ery day to protect our peo- tion directors voting on the game appearances. She also ple, property and natural basis of both academic and had one save. She pitched resources. This weekend we athletic achievement. 156 innings, allowing 155 encourage them to spend Six members of the ASU hits (only 48 for extra bas- some time outside enjoying Rambelles softball team re- es), 84 runs, 66 walks. She fishing in the public waters ceived All-Lone Star Con- struck out 122 batters. She and communities that they ference postseason awards faced 598 batters and held work so hard to protect.” for the 2019 season: Hill, them to a batting average of junior outfielder Courtney .259. Salado Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Barnhill and senior catcher Preventive care for children and adults FROM Page 1B Senate Teeth whitening | Implant Restoration off. To pay for it, the Sen- at $6,030 compared to the Veneers & Cosmetic Crowns ate approved a diversion Senate’s $5,880. Both are Conscious & Full Sedation Dentistry Available of oil and gas taxes, an es- well above the current basic timated $2.3 billion, that allotment of $5,140. Douglas B. Willingham, D.D.S. would otherwise go into the As far as property tax (254) 947-5242 rainy day fund into a new reform, the chambers are in SaladoFamilyDentistry.com fund created for the pur- the same place on a number in the historic Armstrong Adams House c. 1868 pose of property tax reduc- of transparency and taxpay- Sara Yeager, Kim Newton 2 North Main Street at Thomas Arnold Road tion. Combined with $2.7 er-friendly reforms as well Dr. Willingham, Cynthia Gandara in the budget already set as a municipal rollback rate aside for property tax re- of 3.5 percent. The Senate lief, a change in the way the would apply that to cities, online sales taxes are col- counties, and all other lo- lected and other funds, the cal taxing entities while the bill contains a total of about House version exempts hos- Bouquets $5.6 billion in property tax pital and community col- relief. A House proposal to lege districts. The Senate lower property taxes even version would leave smaller further by increasing the taxing entities, those with state sales tax rate one cent less than $15 million in an- Blooming Plants and dedicating that revenue nual collections, at the cur- to property tax reduction rent 8 percent rollback rate, failed to garner enough sup- but would give voters living port, most likely ruling that in those districts the chance Arrangements option out for this session. to opt in to the bill’s provi- The bills are fairly close sions next May. The House generally but there are a version includes a rate- some key differences be- banking provision, allow- tween the two chambers. ing districts that don’t raise Knockout Roses The House bill includes a taxes as much as a rollback smaller, formula-based pay rate to apply that differ- raise but would apply it to ence to future rate increases all full-time public school above 3.5 percent for up to employees and provides for five years. future raises when the state If lawmakers can sort out increases education fund- these differences, a simple ing. It would compress lo- majority in each chamber cal school tax rates by four can send the final, unified cents, but adds two cents proposal on to the governor to recapture-exempt lo- for his signature. Should cal enrichment in formula that happen, it will be the funding. There’s also a dif- first time in decades that ference in the basic allot- the Legislature has passed Brookshire Brothers ment, the principal variable sweeping education finance in calculating per-student reform absent a court order. Floral Department 947-8922 funding, with the House Page 4B, salado Village Voice, May 16, 2019

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(Photo by Tim Fleischer) Dr. Michael Reyes (254) 781-0041 Salado ISD honored longtime Trustee Darrell Street with a reception before the beginning of the May 13 Board meeting. Street served 15 years on the Salado ISD Board of Trustees before announcing that he would not seek re- 418 N. Main Street election in. He is shown above with his granddaughter Gracee Street and UIL One Act Play director JJ Jonas (right). Vision Eye Examinations Eye Allergies Medical Eye Examinations Designer Eyewear Eye Emergencies Sunglasses Eye Disease Management Contact Lenses Services Epically Geeky Expo opens Red Eyes, Dry Eyes FirstEyeCareSalado.com Medical Insurance Accepted Vision Plans Accepted May 17 - 19 at CTC Epically Geeky Expo one of the stars of Season (EGX), formerly GeekFest, 8 and 9 of “RuPaul’s Drag opens this weekend on the NOW ENROLLING Race,” returns to perform campus of Central Texas Col- and serve as special emcee of lege (CTC) marking the 10th CONSTRUCTIVE the costume contest. Daniel LEARNING KIDS’ ZONE anniversary of the event. G. Benes also returns with AHEAD Learning Center The three-day celebration his magic show which fea- 104 Copper Lane, Jarrell 512-746-2333 of all things science fiction, tures old-school and state- gaming, anime, technology 105 Western Sky Trail, Jarrell 512-598-3900 of-the-art demonstrations of and fantasy runs May 17-19. physics, chemistry and hair- 4802 Moreland Drive, Georgetown 512-868-8300 Numerous gaming tourna- raising, high-voltage electri- FAMILY-OWNED CHILDCARE CENTERS ments, cosplay demonstra- cal magic combined with tions, costume contests, working museum-quality SERVING AGES 0 TO 12 YEARS tabletop gaming, workshops scientific antiques, audience CHILDREN ARE A GIFT FROM GOD -PSALM 127:3 with celebrity guests, film participation and old-fash- screenings and other activi- ioned showmanship. ties will be held throughout A newcomer this year is the weekend. filmmaker, actor, producer EGX opens May 17 with and writer Chuck Huber who the first-ever cosplay ball will lead some of the work- Daniel Benes at EGX LASTOVICA 6-9 p.m. in the CTC Student shops. He started acting in Fine Jewelers, Inc. Center. Guests are invited anime in Dragon Ball Z and events include the Light Sa- wristbands are $20 through “Known for Service” to dress up as their favor- has voiced hundreds of char- ber Training Academy, Voice May 16 and provide admis- ite character whether it be Prompt In-Store Jewelry Repairs acters in anime and video Acting Panel with Chuck Hu- sion to all events/programs anime, super hero, Disney, games. Huber’s most recent during the entire event. Diamond Sales • Custom Casting • Diamond ber, Steampunk 101, Foam- cartoon character or other. anime roles are Android 17, smithing and cosplay “Holly- The cost is $30 at the door. Appraisal • Watch Repair • Diamond Setting Also on May 17 at the May- Emperor Pilaf and Kibito in wood Squares.” A screening One-day wristbands are also Jewelry Repair born Science Theater, guests “Dragon Ball Super,” Kuro- of the film “Incredibles 2” available through May 16. 1202 S 31st St. & Ave. L • Temple can participate in LAN and giri in “My Hero Academia,” will be also be shown The Saturday-only one-day 773-5772 console game playing, table- Jajuka in “Escaflowne,” Wristbands are on sale wristband is $15 in advance, top gaming, Dungeons and Kuniharu in “The Disastrous now and required for all $20 at the door. One-day Dragons, live action role Life of Saiki K,” Ky’ta’s fa- EGX patrons over the age passes for Friday or Sunday playing (LARP), workshops ther in “The Boy and Beast,” of 12. A limited number of are $12 in advance and $15 WE BUY SCRAP GOLD & SILVER and other activities until Tony Stark in “Death Battle” VIP passes are available for at the door. Discounts are 11 p.m. A screening of the and Jason the toymaker in $50 which include a three- available for three-day and film “Rocky Horror Picture “Creepy.” day wristband, event t-shirt, one-day passes purchased at BUY SELL TRADE Show” along with a shadow Two other newcomers lanyard and badge, reserved the door by military ID card cast by members of Vive Les to EGX are Becky (Cosmic seating at events, access to holders and CTC students Gold, Silver, Coins, Currency & Jewelry Arts will also be shown May Empress) and Nemesis Co- the VIP lounge, meet and and employees. To purchase (254) 699-2646 17. splay. Cosmic Empress is a greets with guests and pre- wristbands online, see a Activities run 10 a.m.-11 Locally Owned - Salado Resident costumer, model and cosplay senters and early access to schedule of EGX events and p.m. May 18 and feature a va- entertainer based in Houston, some programs. VIP passes more, go online to egx.ctcd. riety of gaming tournaments, TX. She has constructed a will not be sold at the door. edu. costume contests, anime con- wide range of costumes and Advanced three-day 108 E FM2410, Suite G - Harker Heights tests and film screenings of has won several awards for “Avengers: Infinity War” and her cosplay efforts including “Monty Python and the Holy Best Masterclass Craftsman- Grail – the 40th Anniversary ship and Best in Show at such Temple College offering SAT, Screening.” The Vendor Hall events as Anime Expo and SALADO CLEANERS and Artist Alley are open Houston’s Japan Festival. ACT prep classes from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Nemesis Cosplay (Cris- from 8 a.m. to noon and Laundry • Dry Cleaning • Alterations The Temple College Anderson Campus Center. A sie) is an award-winning lo- July 22-25 from noon to 4 Business and Continuing 5K Glow Run will be held at cal cosplayer specializing p.m. 1209 N. Stagecoach Education Division is of- (Next to the Library) 8:30 p.m. starting at the CTC in foam work and wig styl- Each course will uti- fering three classes this gym. ing. She is mostly known for lize a proven curriculum 254-947-7299 Numerous programs, summer to help high school 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon - Fri • 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat her Final Fantasy cosplays developed by Cambridge workshops and panels with students prepare for college and works at bringing each Educational Services that a focus on gaming, cosplay, entrance exams. character design to life from is designed to help students Wash & Fold science/technology, comic the unique armor they wear, An SAT Prep Bootcamp understand standardized and anime art, literature and down to the tiny symbols on will be offered June 10-13 tests and how to master film making will also be the weapons they wield. from 8 a.m. to noon and them. The classes will be available Saturday. Some of Special musical guest is July 8-11 from noon to 4 held in Berry Hall on the the scheduled panels include The Returners from Austin. p.m. Temple College campus in 3D Printing in Cosplay, Co- A five-piece video game A TSI Prep Bootcamp Temple. splay Battle Chess using hu- music band features a flute- will be offered June 17-20 The fee for each class is man chess pieces, How to playing frontwoman and a from 8 a.m. to noon and Program Video Games, Bat- $249. For additional infor- singing drummer. Described July 15-18 from noon to 4 Subscribe man Miniature Game, Kpop, as a little metal, a little sym- mation, or to register, visit p.m. Elements of Comics to Life, phonic and a lot nerdy, the www.templejc.edu/BCE or An ACT Prep Bootcamp Creating Your Own Super- band breathes new life into call 254-298-8625. will be offered June 24-27 Today hero and the Cosplay Dating songs from retro and mod- Game. ern video games in a live Several new and return- rock band setting. They also Fall registration underway at ing special guests will be on perform a few non-gaming (254) 947-5321 hand at EGX 2019. Returning favorites from cartoons, mu- Temple College this year is Harker Heights sical theater and more. High School graduate Carl EGX is open May 19 from Registration for fall class- all public four-year colleges Martin who owns and oper- 12 to 6 p.m. Some of the day’s es at Temple College is now in Texas. ates Shinka Studios based in highlights are Terrain Craft, underway and will continue New programs that will Digital & First Class Mail Atlanta, GA. He is a profes- Dungeons and Dragons, Sov- through Aug. 23. be available beginning this sional prop maker and co- ereign Scrolls live action The college has 8- and 16- fall include a certificate and $26 year in Bell County splayer and manages a prop role playing, console gam- week fall classes available an associate degree in en- maker coalition, works as a ing tournaments, KeyForge at its locations in Temple, gineering technology. The fabricator for Volpin Props and revolving Pokémon, Yu- Taylor and Hutto. Online new programs are designed $28 outside of Bell Co. and travels the United States gioh, Magic and Dragon Ball classes are also available. for people who would like and other countries as a co- $38 Out of State Super gaming tournaments Fall classes begin Aug. 26. to work as engineering splay guest, judging contests hosted by Underground Temple College offers and teaching. Martin is well technologists or transfer Games. Guests can also con- more than 60 certificate and known for his appearance on to a four-year university to tribute to the “Monty Python degree programs, as well SaladoVillageVoice.com the reality television series and the Holy Grail” quilting earn a bachelor’s degree in as dual credit courses for “Heroes of Cosplay.” bee and participate in foam engineering. high school students. Core Cynthia Lee Fontaine, printmaking. Other Sunday For more information, curriculum classes taken at visit www.templejc.edu. Temple College transfer to Salado VillageVillage GuideGuide Section C • Shopping, Dining, Overnight, Events • saladovillagevoice.com • May 16, 2019 Stephen King reception May 19 at Salado Winery Stop by Salado Winery shapes and colors come to May 19 to meet local artist me at random, but there is Stephen King. A meet and still a certain amount of greet artist reception will control.” be held 3 - 5 p.m. so visitors Temple native, King, can view his latest works. studied art at Texas State Best known for his large University. He then attend- scale, geometric acrylic ed the California Culinary paintings on wood pan- Academy in San Francisco els. Vivid colors, abstract and pursued a career in the shapes and unexpected, culinary arts for 11 years. bold color combinations King taught Baking and make up King’s portfolio. Pastry at Le Cordon Bleu He experiments by combin- in Austin, where he met his ing playful ideas with de- wife. They now live in Tem- tailed paint application. ple with their two daughters King‘s earlier art includ- The reception will be ed themes of movement held indoors at Salado Win- and anxiety. His newest ery & Salado Wine Seller, work has expanded on those 841 N. Main St., Salado, themes using a more bal- rain or shine. Families are anced and patient approach welcome. Admission is free to painting. Speaking about and locally made wine will his latest collection, “Geo- be available by the taste, Matrix,” King says, “the glass or bottle.

Temple artist, Stephen King is the newest exhibit at Salado Winery.

Thur 4-9:30 pm Texas MG owners return May 16-19 Fri 4-10 pm The Texas MG Register SaT 12-10 pm 2019 Spring Gathering of Sun 11 am-8 pm the Faithful will be held for No Diggity - Cheese Pizza $9.47 the 44th time in Salado on Margherita - Classic Pizza $9.47 May 16-19. Pilot - Pepperoni Pizza $10.16 The weekend gathering Holla Back - White Pizza $9.47 celebrates the magic of the Big Don - Bacon Lovers Pizza $1 3.16 Bel-Air - Supreme Pizza $13.16 cars and the many friend- Martian - Vegan Pizza $11.09 ships made through the Jalellujah Jalapeno Pizza $13.16 years. The GOF is an op- BBQ Chicken Pizza $13.16 portunity to see old friends Jackalope - Spinach & Bacon Pizza $13.16 and make new acquain- Extras: Meat $1.50, Cheese $1.00, Veg $0.75 tances. The trials and trib- Plus Tax ulations of owning, driv-

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ing and maintaining these first sports car would have members are devoted to small British sports cars on the automotive world. maintaining and enjoying helps create a special bond And now more than 90 one of the world’s favorite with MG owners as knowl- years later, and more than cars. edge is shared in keeping 35 years since the last MG Most automotive histori- them on the road. rolled from the storied ans agree that America’s af- The event starts at the factory at Abingdon-on- fection with open, two seat Salado Winery on May 16 Thames, that passion shows sports cars began with the at 4 p.m. for wine and hors no sign of letting up. MGTC model of the 1940’s, MillCreekGolf27.com d’oeuvres. There will be This infatuation (some a distinction acknowledged scenic drives, lunches, din- might say obsession) is kept in later company advertis- ners and time to visit oth- alive today by the more than ing with the slogan “The (254) 947-5698 er MG owners during the 200 enthusiastic members sports car America loved weekend. The car show will of The Texas MG Register first”. Like many a bride, start at 10 a.m. May 18 in (TMGR). The TX MG Reg- servicemen returning from the parking lot of First Bap- ister was formed 44 years England after World War tist Church on Main Street. ago – and celebrated their II brought home the tiny The Awards Banquet will very first event in Salado at British roadsters they fell in be later that night in Jack’s the Stagecoach Inn. Since love with during the war. Barn. The host hotel is the that time, TMGR members Slightly more refined Holiday Inn Express in Sal- have always gathered in TD and TF models fol- ado. There will be a pizza Salado – enjoying the town lowed, and it was devotees party with a DJ at the host and celebrating their little of these “T Series” MGs Best Mexican Food Restaurant in Salado hotel parking lot on May British cars. who formed the original 17, where dancing under the TX MG Register mem- Texas MG Register in 1975. Sylvia’s at the Club stars will be encouraged. bers are custodians of more In 1993 the club welcomed British automobile pi- than 500 classic British au- owners of “modern” MGA oneer Cecil Kimber and tomobiles, ranging from a and MGB models, and be- Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Open to the public 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. his MG Motorcar Compa- 1930 M-Type fabric covered came the TMGR as it is to- Dine In or Carry Out (254) 654-7885 ny Ltd. could hardly have roadster to some of the last day; a diverse group hailing imagined the impact their MGBs produced. TMGR from all parts of Texas. Page 2C, salado Village Voice, May 16, 2019 Salado Calendar of Events May 16-19 May 18 May 21 May 24 May 27 May 28 Texas MG Register Spring Farmers Mar- Sit and Knit 10 a.m. Fourth Gospel Singing Salado Masonic Lodge Men’s Prayer Break- 2019 Spring Gathering ket, 4 - 8 p.m. at Barrow - noon at Salado Public 7 p.m. at First Cedar Val- Floor practice is 6:30 fast, 8 a.m. at the Presby- of the Faithful across the Brewing Co Library. info: (254) 947- ley Baptist Church on FM p.m. at the Lodge every terian Church of Salado Village of Salado 2843. Pot luck to follow May 18 9191 Monday except Stated May 28 bring a favorite dish or Meeting. Stated meeting May 16 Reception to honor May 21 Salado Village Artists: dessert is 7:30 p.m. Monday on or Salado Chamber of Michael McDougal and Salado Rotary Club brush art crafting and before Full Moon. Commerce Board Meet- Andy Jackson for ser- 11:30 a.m. at Johnny’s May 25 needle work, 9 - 11 a.m. ing 8:30 a.m. at Salado vice on Salado Board of Steaks and Barbecue Bikes & Brews, 7:30 May 27 at Salado Village Artist Museum Hall Alderman, 6 p.m. at the a.m. at Barrow Brewing Salado Public Library May 21 building Village of Salado Munici- Co Board of Trustees Meet- May 16 Salado Community May 28 pal Building ay ing 4 p.m. at the library KidZone: Butterfly Chorus practice 6 p.m. M 25 Sit and Knit 10 a.m. Canvas paintings, 4 p.m. May 18 Salado Civic Center ‘Que on Main BBQ May 27 - noon at Salado Public at Salado Public Library. Village of Salado Board Cook-off, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Bikes & Brews, 7 p.m. May 21 Library Ages 5-12 of Alderman meeting, BBQ team registration: at Barrow Brewing Co Bell County Genealog- 6:30 p.m. at the Village of saladorotaryfundraiser. May 16 ical Society Meeting 6:30 Salado Municipal Build- com, Wristbands: central- Wine Tastings $10 at p.m. at Temple Public ing texastickets.com The Barton House Library May 19 May 25 May 16 May 22 Art Opening Reception Heart and Hands Min- Priest’s Pint, 6:30 Salado Lions Club with Stephen King, 3 - 5 istries food and clothing Live Music in Salado - 7:30 p.m. at Barrow 11:30 a.m. Salado Civic p.m. at Salado Winery pantry 9 - 11 a.m. at Sala- Brewing Center Company do Plaza Shopping Center May 16 May 22 May 19 May 25 Village of Salado Board Choir Rehearsal, 5:30 Open discussion Al- Salado Writers Group: of Aldermen meeting, p.m. at the Presbyterian Anon Meeting 6 p.m. Author Letta Meinen, 6:30 p.m. at Municipal Church of Salado Building. Includes second Salado United Methodist 10:30 a.m. at Salado Pub- ay public hearing on pro- Church Youth Activities M 22 lic library posed annexation of SISD Center ESL Classes, 6 p.m. May 25 at the Creekside Cottage properties May 20 Saturday Storytime: of Salado First Baptist May 16 Littles Storytime: Pandas, 11 a.m. at Salado The Run for Beer Pandas, 11 a.m. at Salado Church Public Library Group, 6:30 p.m. at Bar- Public Library May 23 May 25 row Brewing Co May 20 KidZone: Popsicle Teen Movie: Men in May 17 -18 Salado Village Artists Stick Stars, 4 p.m. at Sal- Black, 2:30 p.m. at Salado BYO Date Night meet: Knitters 1 - 3 p.m. ado Public Library. Ages Public Library Events at Salado Glass- and Stitchers 1:30 - 4 p.m. 5-12 May 25 works, Reservations at Salado Village Artists May 23 Spring Farmers Mar- available online Building Wine Tastings $10 at ket, 4 - 8 p.m. at Barrow May 18 May 20 The Barton House Brewing Co Bikes & Brews, 7:30 Salado United Meth- May 23 May 26 odist Women 5:45 p.m. at a.m. at Barrow Brewing MCCA Neighbors Open discussion Al- Barrow Brewing Co brings back Denny Cullinan on May Salado United Methodist Night Out, 6 p.m. at the Anon Meeting 6 p.m. 17. May 18 Church Room 117 Museum Furniture 19th Hole Pro Shop of Salado United Methodist Sale, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at May 20 Mill Creek. All Salado Church Youth Activities Salado Museum Salado Masonic Lodge residents welcome Center Floor practice is 6:30 May 18 May 23 May 26 p.m. at the Lodge every Chisholm Trail Amer- Summer Lecture Trudy’s Closet 10 a.m. Monday except Stated - noon at Grace Church ican Business Woman’s Series: Carlos Villareal, 4 Meeting. Stated meeting Association meeting 6 p.m. at Barrow Brewing May 18 is 7:30 p.m. Monday on or p.m. at First Presbyterian May 27 Classes at Stamp Sal- before Full Moon. Church of Salado ado: 10:30 a.m. Graphic No Classes at Salado May 20 ay 45 Liquid Embossing But- M 23 ISD Salado Public Library The Run for Beer terflies or 1:30 p.m. Brush Board of Trustees Meet- May 27 Lettering Group, 6:30 p.m. at Bar- Salado Public Library ing 4 p.m. at the library row Brewing Co May 18 Closed May 20 ay Saturday Storytime: M 24 May 27 Bikes & Brews, 7 p.m. Royal Street Art Walk Bugs, 11 a.m. at Salado at Barrow Brewing Co The Salado Cemetery Public Library (RAW), 6 - 9 p.m. Association Memorial May 21 May 24 Day Service, 9:30 a.m. at May 18 Men’s Prayer Break- Family Movie: Alad- RAW at Barrow Brew- the Historic Salado Cem- fast, 8 a.m. at the Presby- ing features guest artists etery din, 1 p.m. at Salado Pub- terian Church of Salado lic Library on site and live music May 27 May 21 May 24 Salado Village Artists David Johnson performs Saturday afternoon during the May 18 Salado Village Artists: Teen Scene: Popsicle Salado 4th Friday Sip meet: Knitters 1 - 3 p.m. May 18 Spring Farmers Market at Barrow Brewing Co. brush art crafting and ‘n Shop, 5 - 8 p.m. across and Stitchers 1:30 - 4 p.m. Stick Bracelets, 2:30 p.m. needle work, 9 - 11 a.m. at Salado Public Library the Village of Salado at Salado Village Artists at Salado Village Artist Building building

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Friday May 24 Denny Cullinan, 7 p.m. American Dreamer, 7 at Barrow Brewing p.m. at Barrow Brewing Saturday for Royal Street Art Walk David Johnson 4 p.m. May 25 at Barrow Brewing Lilly & The Imple- Sunday ments, 7 p.m. at Barrow Kady Rain, 3 p.m. at Brewing ABWA Style Show shines Barrow Brewing The Chisholm Trail chapter of the American Business Women Association held their annual Style Show fundraiser, May 9 at Tenroc. Proceeds from the event fund local projects including the ABWA Scholarship Program. see your event in the salado village voice mail your info to [email protected] Wells’ Chisholm Trail Sculpture on salado Village Voice, May 16, 2019, Page 3C Display at Salado Museum Cowboys Bar-B-Q Exit 285 • 1300 Robertson RD A bronze sculpture by re- nowned Salado artist Ron- nie Wells is currently on Slow Cooking display at the Salado Muse- Fast Service um. The sculpture, entitled Catering, Take Out or Dine In Chisholm Trail Mavericks, can be viewed at the muse- 254-947-5700 um, 423 South Main, during Miguel Perez, owner regular museum hours, Tuesday through Saturday, 1 Royal Street (254) 947-8840 10am to 4pm, through the The Salado Museum Through educational pro- 423 South Main Street in end of June. and College Park, a 501(c) grams and exhibits that Salado. College Park, where OPEN 10 - 6 DAILY “To recognize the ex- (3) non-profit organization document the settlement visitors can view the ruins traordinary work of Ron- established in 1959, cele- and heritage of this area, the of Salado College built in sugarshacksalado.com nie Wells and to thank him brates 60 years preserving museum tells the story of 1860, is located just south and his wife Patricia for and promoting the pioneer this frontier college town. of the museum. www.sal- Life is sweetSOFI’S their generosity and years history of Salado, Texas. The Museum is located at adomuseum.org. at the Stagecoach of support for the Museum, Flicka we are hosting a special evening reception for them here on June 4,” says Dave Reed to speak at annual NEW FLAX NEW SHOES Swarthout, Salado Museum 401 S. Main (254) 947-4336 Executive Director. “The 1 Royal Street (254) 947-8840 reception will be an oppor- Memorial Day Service tunity for people to meet OPEN 10 - 6 DAILY The Salado Cemetery grave sites will have flags the artist and to hear he and Cappshand playing dipped music Gelato for the Life is sweet Association will host the placed on them before the sugarshacksalado.com other speakers tell the story program. Speaker will be annual Memorial Day Ser- service. The Veterans are of the Chisholm Trail and COLHost (Ret) a Candy USA DanBar Reed. vice at 9:30 a.m. May 27at from the Texas Revolution- this exquisite sculpture.” Heat is your a Special next party Forces of- Springhouse the Historic Salado Ceme- ary War, Early Day Rang- The Ronnie Wells re- ficer who served at Fort tery on Baines Street. Ev- ers, Home Guard, Indian ception is Tuesday, June Hood and Special Opera- eryone is invited to honor Wars, Mexican War, Con- 4, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, in the tions Command, McDill our veterans on this special federate and Union Armies, Emporium Salado Museum Hall of AFB, FL. Board member day and pay tribute to their Spanish American War, Clans. Refreshments will LTC (Ret) Stephen Peters New & Vintage Furnishings service to our country. WWI and II, Korean War, be provided. The event is will read the roll call of vet- The purpose of the Me- Vietnam War, and from Beautiful1 Royal Home Street Decor (254) 947-8840 free and open to the public. erans’ names. Taps will be morial Day ceremony is peace time service. Donations are welcome at played at the conclusion of Gifts OPEN 10 - 6 DAILY to remember the veterans The Memorial Day cer- the door. the ceremony. Life is sweet buried not just in Salado emony will consist of: the Ladies Boutiquesugarshacksalado.com Ronnie Wells is interna- Light refreshments will Cemetery but in all of the Bell County Sherriff’s tionally recognized for his be served following the Jewelry, Clothing Salado-area cemeteries, in- Posse presenting the col- sculptures, being credited closing of the Memorial & Accessories cluding family and church ors; honors to each of the with the ability to capture Day ceremony. Seating will cemeteries, by a roll call of armed services; and a brass movement and emotion in be provided by the Village their names. All Veterans’ ensemble lead by Clayton metal. He has won numer- of Salado. 120 Royal Street ous awards and exhibited In case of rain, the Me- (254) 947-0747 his work in museums and morial Day service will be held at the Pace Park pavil- Tues - Sat 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. fine art shows across the 1 Royal Street (254) 947-8840 nation. He was selected CTAS Star Party May 18 ion. The guidance is: If it Texas State Sculptor by the is raining at 8:30 a.m., the Market Days every 2nd weekend The Central Texas As- flashlight (preferably with OPEN 10 - 6 DAILY 71st Texas Legislature in service will be moved to tronomical Society (CTAS) a red filter) to get around Life is sweet 1990. Pace Park. sugarshacksalado.com will host a public star par- the parking lot and view- The sculpture represents ty at Overlook Park near ing area and a lawn chair a group of longhorn steers the Stillhouse Hollow Lake to make viewing more being pushed along the dam outside Salado 8 - 10 comfortable. You will most Chisholm Trail, the major p.m. on May 18. CTAS likely want a light jacket or route out of Texas for live- members will provide tele- hoodie. With the possibil- stock from 1867 to 1884. scopes for the free public ity of wind coming off the The longhorn cattle driven viewing. lake, always dress for colder Relive your childhood north along the trail pro- In May, we are still able weather than you expect it with Retro Candy vided a steady source of 1 Royal Street (254) 947-8840 to look out of the plane of to be. income that helped the im- the galaxy during the eve- If this event is canceled poverished state recover OPEN 10 - 6 DAILY ning. This makes other gal- due to weather, a cancel- from the Civil War. Youth- Life is sweet axies available for observa- lation notice will be post- sugarshacksalado.com ful trail hands on mustangs tion. ed by 5 p.m. on the CTAS gave a Texas flavor to the Guests are welcome to website. You may register entire range cattle indus- bring their own telescopes online for this event and try of the Great Plains and or binoculars. Participants receive monthly notices of Have you tried our WINGS? made the cowboy an endur- may want to bring a small our future events. ing folk hero. The Pizza Place 230 North Main Street 947-0022 Open Daily at 11am Pickup • Dine-in • Delivery PizzaPlaceSalado.com

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# Business Name Type 4 St. Stephen Catholic Church C 6 Salado College Park V 7 Raney & Associates $ 9 Salado Museum V Salado Visitors Center $ Salado Chamber of Commerce $ Village of Salado Tourism Office $ 10 Sofi’s S 14 Salado Glassworks A 16 The Sugar Shack S/D 17 Barrow Brewing Co. D 20 Springhouse Emporium S 21 The Venue V 22 The Shed D 24 Tablerock V 26 Salado United Methodist Church C 29 Alexander’s Distillery D 29 Inn on the Creek L 30 First Baptist Church C 32 First Texas Brokerage $ 34 First Community Title $ Farmer’s Insurance $ Zbranek Agency 40 W.A. Pace Memorial Park V 48 The Inn at Salado L 49 Lively Coffeehouse & Bistro D 51 The Barton House D 55 Salado Family Dentistry $ 58 The Shoppes on Main S 60 Salado Creek Jewelry S 62 The Pizza Place D 65 ERA Colonial Real Estate $ 73 Cornett Corner $ First Eye Care Salado S 75 Stage Stop Center Bruce Bolick, CPA $ Salado Care Clinic $ 76 Salado Civic Center $ 81 Salado Wine Seller and D Salado Winery Co. 82 St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church C 85 Salado Post Office $ 86 Bill Bartlett – Century 21 $ 87 The Personal Wealth Coach $ 89 Stamp Salado S 90 Presbyterian Church of Salado C 91 Troy Smith Financial Services $ 92 Salado Sculpture Garden A 96 Salado Plaza Ace Pest Control $ Integrity Rehab $ Salado’s Hair Shop $ Salado Village Voice $ 97 Brookshire Brothers S 100 Salado Public Library C 113 Salado Church of Christ C 126 Cowboy’s Barbecue D 130 Village Spirits S 132 Broecker Funeral Home $ 136 Salado Schools & Stadium C 139 Cedar Valley Baptist Church C

Not Shown on the Shopping Map Animal Medical $ Don Ringer $ Garlyn Shelton $ 3C Cowboy Fellowship C Grace Baptist Church C Mill Creek Country Club V Sylvia’s at the Club D

Historical Markers in Salado

6. Salado Historic College Hill 8. Shady Villa Hotel (Stagecoach Inn) 8. Main Street Bridge 16. Barber-Berry Mercantile 28. Dr. McKie Place (Twelve Oaks) 45. The Anderson House 55. The Armstrong Adams House 79. The Reed Cabin 23. The Baines House 29. Alexander’s Distillery 46 Old Saloon 61. Historic Lenticular Bridge 100. The Josiah Fowler House 24. Historic Dipping Vats 30. First Baptist Church 48. The Norton-Orgain House 49. The Vickrey House 25. The A.J. Rose Mansion 31. The Tyler House 50. The Barton House 76. Boles-Aiken & Denman Cabins 26. Old Methodist Chapel 35. Salado Masonic Lodge #296 51. The Levi Tenney House 77. The Robert B. Halley House 27. Caskey-Hendricks House salado Village Voice, May 16, 2019, Page 5C King Features Weekly Service May 13, 2019 King Features Weekly Service May 13, 2019

1. MOVIES: What was the name of FAMOUS HAND my. East had the K-8 sitting over dum- the team in the movie “Major League”? my’s 9-7-3-2, so he won the seven 2. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to be born in the 20th with the eight and shifted to the jack century? of clubs. There was now no escape for 3. ANATOMY: In the human body, where are the islets of Langerhans declarer, who wound up losing two located? diamonds, a spade and a club to go 4. HISTORY: Who commanded the down one. first space shuttle into space? 5. GEOGRAPHY: On which Hawai- But at two tables, the contract was ian island is Pearl Harbor located? made by a pair of shrewd declarers. Dr. 6. TELEVISION: What tagline Edward Frischauer and Meyer Schleif- described this 1960s cop drama as “one white, one black and one blonde”? er both diagnosed the opening lead as 7. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: a singleton, and put this knowledge to What was the name of the horse that won the Triple Crown in 2018? work to bring home the contract. 8. MUSIC: Where was the house in They ducked the first diamond in “The House of the Rising Sun” located? dummy and, when East produced the 9. PSYCHOLOGY: What is gam- ophobia a fear of? eight, also played low from their own 10. ADVERTISING: Which popular hand! This play saddled them with brand of cigarettes was named after an two diamond losers, just as at the oth- animal? er tables, but there was a big difference. Answers 1. Cleveland Indians The contract now could not be defeated. 2. John F. Kennedy West could do no better than shift 3. Pancreas to a trump. South drew trumps and 4. John Young 5. Oahu then played the ace and another dia- 6. “The Mod Squad” mond. East won and returned a club, 7. Justify but declarer took the ace, cashed dum- 8. New Orleans 9. Marriage or commitment my’s diamonds, discarding a club, 10. Camel and then conceded a trick to the ace of © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. This deal occurred many years ago spades, making four. during a pair championship in Los Observe that it would not have Angeles. It features an unusual and helped the Easts at these two tables to imaginative play that was found by overtake the ten of diamonds at trick two different declarers. one because South would then win the At most tables, the contract was four trick and lose only one diamond. hearts played by South, and the open- The diamond duck from both hands ing lead was uniformly the ten of dia- at trick one is clearly correct — pro- monds. At practically all of the tables, vided declarer thinks of it. Either declarer was defeated one trick after West’s lead is a singleton, or it is from the ten was covered with the jack, the 10-8 doubleton, in which case queen and ace. South loses only one diamond what- South drew three rounds of trump ever he does. and returned a diamond toward dum- ©2019 King Features Syndicate Inc.

If you enjoy the Puzzle page, try our interactive crossword and sudoku puzzles online at: saladovillagevoice.com Page 6C, salado Village Voice, May 16, 2019 Blackbuck enjoy young mesquite buds and live oak People ask me why I take the time every week to write this column. For me, Wild About Texas it is about educating folks about the natural world Michael Price right here. People have al- ways had a fascination with during the spring and fall bucks tend to live solitary “exotic” animals, often breeding seasons. The un- and territorial lives while overlooking those creatures derparts and inside of the the females and immature that are just as pretty, en- legs are white. There is also males live in small herds. dearing and interesting that a distinctive white ring that As these female herds pass may be found in their own surrounds the eye as well as through the territories of backyard. However, some- white patches on the mouth. mature males, the imma- times I write about animals Male Blackbuck have ture males are not allowed that, while not native, have very distinctive horns that to enter. Sometimes the im- been established here long are corkscrew in shape and mature males will congre- enough for them to be read- extend upwards of two feet gate into their own herd. If ily observed. One of these in a v-shaped pattern be- the females happen to pass creatures is a species of an- hind the head. Under nor- through the territory of the telope from India, and that mal circumstances, females males during the spring or lack these horns, although hooved mammal is known fall breeding season, the Blackbuck are native to India and Pakistan. as the Blackbuck. rarely some females will be dominant male will mate Blackbuck (Antilope cer- adorned with short horns. with one or more of the fe- The Blackbuck is rela- vicapra) are hooved mam- males. nibble on vegetation and age. as Blackbuck population re- tively small as adult males mals that have a deerlike Gestation is typically at one month, they will be The diet of the Blackbuck sides on private ranches be- are typically just under 5 appearance about them. about five months, and a able to graze independently. varies from season to sea- hind high fencing, there are feet in total length (with The coloration in adults is single fawn is produced Sexual maturity is ordinari- son, but its favorites include small populations that are a comparatively petite – 6 two-toned as the back, up- from each mating. The ly reached at about eight mid-length grasses. Brush free-ranging. The effects inch – tail) and a weight per sides, outer portions of mothers will hide their months in age in females is also favored, and many of these populations on na- of just over 120 pounds. the legs, neck and head are helpless young and return to while males tend to devel- individuals take a liking to tive deer and Pronghorn has Whereas females in oth- brown-tan. This tan color- them to nurse periodically op more slowly, not reach- young mesquite buds and yet to be fully determined er species of Antelope are ation turns quite dark, al- throughout the day. At one ing their breeding potential live oak. and deserves a much closer somewhat smaller than the most black, in adult males week, the young will begin until about 18 months of Whereas most of the Tex- look. males, Blackbuck females to walk on their own and are only slightly smaller. MUD PIES Not native to this conti- nent, the Blackbuck origi- Bell County Museum exhibit POTTERY nated from India and Paki- stan. At one time, it was a HAND THROWN POTTERY very common sight in the Brushes of the Past: Artists of Bell County ONE PIECE AT A TIME open plains; however, due to overhunting and habitat The Bell County Museum their precious artworks interpreting the prehistor- degradation, this species is has opened temporary ex- for this exhibit. I believe it ic and historic heritage of Handmade not nearly as common as it hibit “Brushes of the Past: is important for people of Bell County. Throughout Pottery once was in its native land. Artists of Bell County”. all ages to realize the past, the year, the museum of- In 1932, the first Black- The fine art exhibit posthu- present, and future artis- fers a variety of educational buck were released in Texas mously features over thirty tic talent in Bell County,” events for people of all ages, in Kerr county. Since that Bell County artists includ- said Executive Director temporary exhibits for pub- Sir time, it has been estimated ing Marie Cronin, Ella Me- Coleman Hampton. “This lic enjoyment, and perma- Wigglesworth’s that the current statewide whinney, John Carter, Ben exhibit holds meaning for nent exhibits that focus on population is well over Culwell, Lucile Land Lac- our communities because the history and pre-history Homemade 25,000 individuals. The ey, John Bryant Reeves, and it is of our communities. of Bell County. Admission Fudge clear majority of these in- many more. The exhibit is The exhibit would not exist is always free. Open hours dividuals reside within the on display until June 1. without the people of Bell are Tuesday-Friday 12 - 5 While several paintings p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.- confines of the Edwards Lady in Green by Marie County, and it is our hope to come from the museum 5 p.m.. The museum is lo- Plateau, and at that, most Cronin of Bartlett. continue providing exhibits are on private ranches be- collection, the majority from all parts of Bell Coun- cated at 201 N. Main St., 18 North Main hind very high fences. were temporarily loaned by ty in the future,” Hampton Belton. Call (254) 933-5243, 947-0281 Mature male Black- citizens of Bell County and thing from Texas bluebon- continued. email museum@bellcounty. descendants of the artists net landscapes to abstract The Bell County Muse- texas.gov, or visit www. statewide. The collection expressionism is on display. um exists to engage and bellcountymuseum.org for of art represents a unique “The museum is so grate- educate the community by questions. variety of mediums; every- ful to those who loaned collecting, preserving, and Bell County Expo Center welcomes Country Music icon Hank Williams Jr. One of the best-selling including six platinum al- mys. He was honored with hits to follow, including artists in country music bums, 20 gold albums, 13 the Johnny Cash Visionary “Texas Women,” “All My history, Hank Williams Jr., No. 1 albums and 10 No. Award at the CMT Music Rowdy Friends (Have Set- is taking the stage at Bell 1 singles. That momentous 642 N. Main St. (254) 947-8848 Awards in 2006 and was tled Down),” “A Country County Expo Center on success landed him numer- inducted into the Nashville Boy Can Survive,” “All My July 20. ous accolades, including the Songwriters Hall of Fame Rowdy Friends Are Coming Tickets start at $42 and Academy of Country Mu- in 2007. In 2008, he was Over Tonight,” “My Girl Rubber Stamps go on sale 10 a.m. on May sic’s Entertainer of the Year named a BMI Icon at the Don’t Like My Cowboy 17. Tickets can be pur- in 1987, 1988 and 1989 as Scrapbooking 56th Annual BMI Country Hat” and more. His album chased at the Bell County well as the Country Music Music Awards. “Born to Boogie” was the ribbons Box Office, online at www. Association’s Entertainer of Raised in Nashville, Wil- 1988 CMA Album of the bellcountyexpo.com, or by the Year in 1988. He’s also Great Classes liams learned music from Year. phone (512) 474.5664. been nominated for several the legends. Earl Scruggs In 1989, Williams re- Williams has sold 70 Grammys, ACM Awards, gave him banjo lessons, and worked “All My Rowdy million albums worldwide, CMA Awards and Em- stampsaladotexas.com Jerry Lee Lewis showed Friends Are Coming Over him piano licks. At age 11, Tonight” into a theme song he made his Opry debut and for ABC’s “Monday Night followed in the footsteps Football.” That theme went of his father, Hank Wil- on to win four straight liams, by singing “Lovesick Emmy Awards and became Blues.” the program’s mainstay for Several years later in 22 years. 1979, his first million-sell- As a pioneer in bringing ing album, “Whiskey Bent arena rock production val- Topped my and Hell Bound,” was re- ues to country music, Wil- 106 North Main Street leased, following “Family liams Havecontinues to atour and (next to Ambrosia Tea Room) burger list Tradition.” The releases is one of the most consistent (254) 855-5538 Private Showings catapulted Williams to full- ticket sellersPIZZA in music. OPEN 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. -Bianca H. on superstar status, with open until 10 p.m. Sat.. 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