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Free shopping guide with map, check out Salado Village Guide this issue Salado VVillageillage VVoiceoice Vol. XXIX, Number 37 Thursday, January 25, 2007 254/947-5321 fax 254/947-9479 www.saladovillagevoice.com 50¢ Village of Salado may change building inspectors again By Tim Fleischer of communication and profitable,” Stalcup re- Editor-in-Chief changing from one pro- plied. Metrocode, which is cess to another process based in Fort Worth, has The Village may again that was more stringent opened an office in Aus- change how and with than in the past,” Stalcup tin. whom it conducts com- told fellow aldermen Jan. Aldermen discussed mercial plan reviews and 18. “With the forms Bu- the need for a chart of in- commercial and resi- reau Veritas was using, formation for builders and dential inspections after the paperwork was not as property owners so that Salado aldermen, at their user-friendly before.” they know what is expect- Jan. 18 meeting, autho- The cost of contracting ed of them in the process. rized Merle Stalcup to en- with Bureau Veritas was The board also discussed ter into contract negotia- also considerably higher how Metrocode would tions with Metrocode and than area cities, such as supply one individual to bring back a contract for Belton, Temple, Killeen, work with builders when- the board to approve. Nolanville and Harker ever a building official is Currently, the Village Heights. not available. Metrocode contracts with Bureau Aldermen appointed works in communities that Veritas to conduct on-site an ad hoc committee to operate under the Interna- inspections of commercial research the building per- tional Commercial Code and residential construc- mitting process of the Vil- and International Building tion, as well as plan re- lage and come back with Code, which have been A late-night fire engulfed a Salado home on FM 2484 on Jan. 20, completely view for commercial proj- recommendations. One adopted as the building destroying the residence. Salado Volunteer Fire Department, along with firefight- ects. About 15 projects of those recommenda- codes for Salado. ers from Belton, Holland and Stillhouse Hollow, responded to the blaze shortly have begun under Bureau tions is to contract with The ad hoc committee after 10 p.m., but were not able to save the home. Though the owners were out Veritas. Metrocode for third party may also look at build- of town at the time of the fire, the family pet did escape the home and was recov- Village aldermen inspections. ing permits from Temple, ered the following day. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. voted in August to begin “How can they (Me- Belton, Dripping Springs (photo by Stephanie Hood) using Bureau Veritas as trocode) do it for less than and other communities in Aldermen then dis- concerned about entering its third-party inspector, half,” Mayor Rick Ashe third party inspections. order to make the Salado cussed the process of into a contract with Me- following which builders questioned Stalcup after The board gave author- building permitting pro- switching to Metrocode, trocode while the Village and other developers in he compared the rates of ity to Stalcup to pursue cess more user friendly. questioning when to give still had a contract with the community began to three third party inspec- contract negotiations with “Are we enforcing notice to Bureau Veritas urea Veritas. “It may give complain about both the tion companies. (See re- Metrocode on a motion codes no one else has?” that it will no longer con- rise to some exposure for process and the costs of lated graphic). from Jackie Mills and a Ashe questioned Stalcup, duct inspections or plan us,” he said. Stalcup told building permits. “They told us it was second from Cooper. All who responded that “that review. Alderman Mi- Cooper that many cities “The builders felt it their fee, what they can will be examined in later chael Cooper said he was have multiple contracts for See Aldermen page 7A has been a combination operate under and remain meetings.” Library directors plan expansion By Tim Fleischer gun at the following web- worth it. Five hundred dol- posit earning 4.35 percent. Editor-in-Chief site address: http://www. lars for 300 responses.” According to the Library surveymonkey.com/ McGuire told directors balance sheet, the District Salado Library directors, s.asp?u=937452463759. the current process of sur- has $148,654.25 in current during their Jan. 22 meet- According to Librar- veying patrons as “self-se- assets and $562,036.10 in ing, approved the expen- ian Marsha McGuire, about lecting,” because the opin- fixed assets with $91,609.74 diture of up to $5,000 for 85 people have responded ions of non-patrons are not in current and long-term li- initial engineering or archi- to the survey to date. The considered. The Library abilities. tectural fees for design of board took no action on a may reach out to non-pa- For the four-month peri- trict spent $4,738.51 on its December. an expansion to the current bulk mailing of the survey trons by either sending od of September-December adult collection and another After discussing the 4,000 sq. ft. library build- to Salado residents, which the survey home through 2006, the Library District $2,248.42 on its children’s survey and the finances of ing and appointed a Long would cost approximately the school or setting up at showed $26,324.95 in net collection. the Library District, direc- Range Planning Committee $500 to reach the 3,000 mail Brookshire Brothers to sur- income, including $6,876.33 The vast majority of tors appointed members of that will begin meeting in patrons in Salado. A 10 per- vey people. in net income in December. Library District income is the Long Range Planning February. cent response to a survey Library Directors dis- The $26,324.95 net income sales tax revenues for the Committee, which will The Long Range Plan- would result in about 300 cussed the District fi- is almost $10,000 over bud- half-cent the District col- meet Feb. 6, Feb. 20, March ning Committee will responses, which Salado nances and unanimously get for the four-month pe- lects. In December, the Dis- 6 and March 20: Susan consider the results of an Public Library District di- approved moving $50,000 riod. trict received $17,903.11, Shobe, Debbie Aldridge, online survey the Salado rector Patty Campbell said, from checking into a six- During that four-month which is $3,538.56 less than Merle Stalcup, Renee Oas, Public Library has be- “I don’t think it sounds month certificate of de- period, the Library Dis- the $21,441.67 budgeted for See Library page 15A Open to the Public INSIDE Bulk Rate Village of Salado U.S. Postage Paid Calendar of Events 2B Tourism Council Permit No. 50 Church 10A Salado, TX 76571 presents Classifieds 1C Forum 2A Branding of Salado Subscribe Shopping Map 6B 8-10 a.m. Jan. 27 Today Rooted in Salado Sports 8A at the Salado Civic Since 1979 Center 254/947-5321 salado Page 2A, Village Voice, January 25, 2007 House-Senate pass strong bi-partisan FORUMFORUM Ethics rules; Demo honeymoon holding Saladoans should remain calm Off the An Open Exchange of Ideas and exhibit no fear, even if it appears that an “Age of Reason” has suddenly Record descended on Congress. What hap- by Ken Clapp pened a few days ago in Washington was totally unexpected - especially after Democrats installed Nancy Pelosi with valid bragging rights about not just and Harry Reid as congressional lead- making promises - but keeping them. ers and forced some un-reconciled GOPers to seek refuge in partisan CASE OF CIVILITY REPORTED cloakroom mumblings (those still suf- Every so often our readers will report fering from the Nov 7 shakes). something so remarkably kind that “civil- Simply put, the newly power- ity” becomes the only cogent description. crowned Democrats crafted, with an Dictionary describes “civility” as “courte- abundance of GOP-help, ethics rules ous behavior,” and therein lies this story. in both House and Senate that are the Last Tuesday’s ice-crusted morning - finest we’ve seen in decades. The vote saw a number of Saladoans faced with a in the House was 430-1. The Senate slippery entrance to the Post Office. Sev- passed their behavior rules a few days eral (who aren’t as spry as they once were) later by a whopping 96-2. noted the obvious danger of falling. The Default Majority As a result most Republicans are These less than frisky folks were sur- saying nice things about Democrats prised (perhaps dumbfounded) when they The “do-nothing Congress” is dead. and vice-versa! Even conservative were met at their car doors by a gentleman Long live the “do-nothing Congress.” think-tanks and grouchy congressional who told them to stay put. He took their Such should be the proclamation with Rich watchdog groups are suddenly smiling mailbox keys, got their mail, and brought the ascension of Democrats to control of and passing out high praise-marks for it to them! Congress. the congressional actions! That nice guy was none other than The Republican congressional major- Lowry our Village Postmaster John Jilson, who ity foundered on its inability to address “EARMARKING” ENDED helped a number of folks in this way and important issues during the past two Most important feature of the House quietly earned a valid “Civility” medal years, so Democrats are set to fill the ers working summers or after school. FDR Ethics Rules is a requirement that all - if there were such a thing. breach with an energetic burst of pre- would yawn. “earmarks” and other slyly tagged spe- We wondered: “How many other tending to address important issues. This On prescription drugs, Democrats cial spending (and/or tax breaks), must town’s have postmasters who would help effort is so urgent that they promised to promised to have the government negoti- have the “requesting” lawmaker’s in this special way? Answer of course is do it in 100 business hours, trumping ate for lower drug prices. But the case for name attached; the amount of tax dol- unknown - but we would bet - not many. Newt Gingrich’s first 100 days of legisla- major overhaul of the Medicare prescrip- lars involved; detailed analysis of how Most of us try to be kind and neighborly tive action in 1995. tion-drug program has weakened, as the the money will be spent; and name but in the daily hustle-bustle we sometimes Gingrich mistakenly thought he could program has proven reasonably popular of community or entity receiving the forget about that “extra mile” in lending a govern the country from the speaker’s with seniors and cheaper than expected. “pork.” helping hand. chair and disastrously overreached as a Democrats simply might give the Bush The House ethics bill also nixed John didn’t forget and so we say to consequence. Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s only administration the authority to negotiate gifts and free travel-food from lobby- this good guy - “Well Done” - and thanks early overreaching will be exhausting all lower prices, which would be meaningless ists and their masters; bans freewheel- for an “on the job” lesson in “civility” of her party’s popular, largely symbolic because the administration opposes such ing use of private jets by lawmakers that has warmed our hearts during a measures in a matter of days. What will negotiations. (including staff and family). very cold January. Democrats do to fill the countless other An important political consequence of hours before their term is done? the Democratic takeover is that it liberates SENATE ETHICS PLAN “HECKUVA JOB” CLUB Some of the Democrats’ internal Republicans from the compulsion they had The Senate adopted nearly the Remember when President Bush slapped reforms are worthy, especially curtail- felt to abandon their principles in order to same rules as the House although his pal Mike Brown on the back during the ing privately funded travel and enhancing try to protect their majority. As Nancy they allowed for certain interpretive Katrina assistance fiasco and announced: the transparency of earmarks. It is telling Pelosi took the speaker’s gavel, President “exceptions,” which remain hazy at “A heckuva job, Brownie?” A few days that the late GOP congressional major- Bush sounded the sort of clarion calls on this point. later “Old Brownie” was fired as head ity couldn’t manage even these relatively fiscal responsibility -- endorsing a bal- They did approve an anti-earmark- of FEMA! tepid reforms, since some members of its anced budget in five years -- and earmark ing rule similar to the House - even Since that time a large number of others leadership would have been practically reform that he never did when free-spend- though they had to come down hard have joined this “exclusive” league of immobile without a corporate jet. ing Republicans controlled the Hill. He on both Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), the guys and gals who were fired soon after But all rules have their loopholes, and hopes to box in Democrats with their own infamous purloiner of tax dollars receiving a “Great Job” kiss-of-death the ultimate ethics measure is rigorous anti-deficit rhetoric and force them either for bridges to nowhere, and their from The Man. We’ve selected a few of self-policing. Watch Pelosi ally Rep. John to forgo major new spending or embrace new Demo leader Harry Reid (R- these “headliners” for today’s column. Murtha. If his friends continue to fatten politically perilous tax increases. Nevada) who has nearly all his kin- Actually, the first member of this new themselves on federal money steered This is the kind of choice Democrats folk on “lobby-fare.” club was Joe Wilson. He was one of Bush’s their way by Murtha and return the favor were able to avoid in November when they “highly heralded” former government pals. with campaign contributions, nothing became a default majority -- a majority LOBBY PANIC-STRICKEN His job? Verify that Hussein had Weapons will have changed in Congress except elected not for what it stood for, but for All this ethic reform business has of Mass Destruction. the party affiliation of the self-interested what it was not. Eventually, Democrats sent the lobby corps into panic. They’ll Wilson returned from Iraq and told barons running the place. Prediction: will have to move beyond their default pull out all stops to buy, sell, barter, Bush there were no WMD’s. Result? He They will. position if they want a record of substan- steal votes to defuse this “nuclear was savaged, and with an added touch of The Democratic substance is vanish- tive accomplishment after the pageantry ethics bomb” that will destroy all Bush vindictiveness - Wilson’s wife was ingly thin. They will raise the minimum and symbolism of the 100 hours have they have corrupted in congress exposed as a covert CIA agent. wage, but 29 states already have a mini- passed. over the years. Wilson and Brown, the fledgling mem- mum wage higher than the federal rate. Rich Lowry is editor of the NationalRe- bers of the “Heckuva Job Club” were The effect of the hike mainly will be to view. AND FINALLY...... soon joined by other high ranking initiates give a small boost to the wage of teenag- (c) 2007 by King Features Synd., Inc. Congress will make history this including: Don Rumsfeld (lasted a full two session, if and when, both Houses days following post-election pledges of approve a verifiably independent total support by the Prez); Harriet Miers, Salado Village Voice is published every Thursday, 213 Mill Creek Dr, Suite #125, PO Box 587, Salado, Public Integrity Office to keep an WH Counsel, also given a high-five and Texas 76571. Subscription Rates: $26 per year in Bell County, $28 per year outside of Bell County; eye on congressional behavior - ethi- exit-pass; and somewhere in the mix the $35 per year outside of Texas. cal, moral, and criminal. “Decider” tossed Chief of Staff Andy Card Phone: 254/947-5321 Fax: (254) 947-9479 Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays They’re also “toying” with a novel overboard. That occurred two days after News releases: [email protected] plan to remove retirement benefits Bush told us Andy was doing great. Display advertising: [email protected] from members found guilty of crimi- Day or so later, Press Secretary Scott Deadlines: Display ads • noon Fridays Classified ads • 12 noon Mondays nal behavior. Bribery, perjury and McClellan’s resignation was followed by Editorial policies: Opinions on the editorial pages are those of the writer, not necessarily the owners conspiracy to defraud, for openers. a strange (albeit “heckuva”) Rose Garden or employees of the Salado Village Voice. All letters to the editor should be signed and have a phone These two building blocks will farewell. number and address for verification. The editor reserves the right to reject and/or edit any letter. Letters should address issues, not personalities and should be concise and constructive in approach. Letters validate ethical reform in a congress Look for a plethora of “tell-all” books should be limited to 300 words. sorely needing such guidance. The - each destined to shed light on how to Tim Fleischer, Editor-in-Chief Marilyn Fleischer, Managing Editor debate will begin this Spring and if receive Presidential accolades and walk- [email protected] [email protected] Ken Clapp, Political Commentary Chris McGregor, Staff Writer Stephanie Hood, Composition passed unscathed (without hidey-holes ing papers, both at the same time. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] for the nefarious) then for the first time That’s -30- in memory Congress can return home

salado Village Voice, January 25, 2007, Page 3A Do you remember? Poppies Superintendent’s Corner FORUM up, Bush By Robin Battershell FORUM down

Do you remember pick- ary is National Mentoring ing teams when you played Month. We have children kick ball? Do you remem- who need you. They need ber the feeling in the pit to feel picked. of your stomach as you For a couple of hours a remained standing with month, you can help a child Jim the dwindling number of feel that he or she is part Hightower ‘choices.’ Few of us were of a team, that he or she ever the first pick. We is picked. My challenge Here’s some big news just aspired to not be the to Salado, and I know that on the agricultural front last pick! We all knew the you will rise to the occa- - this year’s crop has last kids left standing re- sion, you always do, is to reached the highest level ally were not picked they add 25 new mentors to our ever, with an increase of were assigned by default. current 20 mentors within 49 percent over last year’s Do you remember? the next month. I want production! We all have an in- you to call me if you are Unfortunately, we’re nate need to belong, to interested. My number is not talking about Ameri- be picked. If we cannot 947-5479, Ext. 7000. can corn, but the opium belong for a positive rea- The challenge is on…. crop in Afghanistan. son, we will belong for a make one of our Salado You remember Afghan- negative one. Belonging children feel special. istan, don’t you? That’s defines who we are. It Please don’t allow one of where Osama bin Laden defines our place in our our children to feel that was supposed to be head- home, school, church, and he or she was the last kid quartered, so our military community. picked for the team. pounded his Taliban back- How does this relate to ers shortly after 9/11. Even schools? Public schools though the Bushites failed do not get to pick their to get Osama either “dead Texas’ Great OutdoorsGrande Valley National teams. Any child, ages or alive,” we were told This month President Wildlife Refuge, is con- five through 21, who that they had conquered Bush signed into law the sidered the richest birding walks through our doors Afghanistan, ousted the Magnuson-Stevens Fish- Capitol Comment area north of the Mexican is served. Name another Taliban, put a new leader ery Conservation and border. Potential sight- public institution that does in place, and set that coun- Management Reauthoriza- ings of nearly 500 species this. We serve big ones, Kay Bailey Hutchison try on an inexorable path tion Act. Included in this of birds, birding festivals little ones, white, brown, U.S. Senator to democracy. Mission ac- legislation is a “Freedom and other events have cre- black and in-between complished! to Fish” provision that I ated a $125 million annual ones. Rich or poor, one But wait - Afghanistan wrote to protect Texas an- based on the state’s total ecotourism industry in the parent, two or none, these Service, the 1.2 million has now turned as messy glers. area and the number of li- area. Statewide over three are our children. hunters in Texas who are as Iraq. The Taliban is Without my language, censed hunters in the state. million wildlife watchers Research shows that at least 16 years old spend, both resurgent and insur- recreational anglers would Texas receives over $8 contribute $1.3 billion to children who feel that they on average, 14 days per gent, Mr. Bush’s hand- have been penalized by million each year to sup- the Texas economy each belong, stay in school. year hunting and contrib- picked leader can’t travel restrictions intended to af- port wildlife restoration in year. Improving the local With a staff to student ra- ute $1.5 billion annually to outside of the capitol of fect only commercial fish- over 50 wildlife manage- economy while preserving tio of one to 14, I need you. the Texas economy. his own country, and the ing. I support efforts to ment areas covering more the habitat of endangered I need your help, I need a During my 13 years in poppy fields - which sus- protect our environment in than 750,000 acres. species is a winning com- commitment from you for the Senate, I have support- tain the Taliban with mil- a sensible fashion and in a In other parts of the bination, and I will do all I our children. ed worthwhile preserva- lions of drug trafficking manner that does not deny country, special-interest can to enhance these types Notice that I said com- tion efforts in Texas such dollars - are flourishing Texans opportunities to groups continue to take of projects in the future. mitment. Commitment is as the Balcones Canyon- again. Despite the fact enjoy the great outdoors. away the rights of hunt- As our population more than words spoken; lands National Wildlife that poppy eradication An unmistakable part ers. Last fall, Michigan grows, protecting our it is action taken. Janu- Refuge and secured fund- has been a centerpiece of of our state’s identity is its became the 38th state to great outdoors is intrinsi- ing to acquire threatened Afghanistan policy, cost- natural beauty. Texas pos- ban dove hunting. Should cally and economically areas near the Big Thicket ing us taxpayers millions, sesses a diverse landscape a similar ban ever be pro- valuable. Preserving our Letters to the National Preserve. In Mis- there was a 59 percent hike that includes mountains, posed in Texas, I will be land and providing access sion, I have worked to pro- in the acreage devoted to editor are accepted canyons, beaches and for- the first to sign up in op- to its treasures is a respon- tect the natural heritage poppies last year. “You and encouraged, ests, and there are 80 state position. People who sibility we owe future gen- of the area by supporting can say it’s out of control,” but must be signed parks for Texans to explore hunt and fish are already erations. I have worked conservation efforts in the said the head of the U.N. and enjoy. Wildlife is also subject to stringent regu- for years to preserve Tex- for publication. Lower Rio Grande Valley office on drugs. Indeed, abundant, with nearly 300 lations, and passing un- as’ natural habitat as well Your letter can be National Wildlife Refuge. the White House itself has species native to the Lone necessary hunting bans as to protect the rights of By protecting the expressed alarm that Af- delivered to the Star State. would deny many Texans those who hunt and fish in land, residents of the Rio ghanistan is in danger of Salado Village Activities such as a cherished sport and sig- Texas, and I will continue Grande Valley also expe- becoming a full-fledged Voice newspaper camping, hiking, hunting, nificantly affect our state’s these efforts so others can rience economic benefits. narcotics state. and fishing offer a special economy. According to appreciate and enjoy our office at 213 Mill The World Birding Cen- After Bush & Com- time to appreciate nature the U.S. Fish and Wildlife ter, part of the Lower Rio land for years to come. Creek Dr, Suite and provide families with pany have spent $88.2 #125 (Salado Plaza opportunities to enjoy billion of our money and Shopping Center), Texas together. They en- lost American lives there, mailed to P.O. Box courage bonds and friend- the one clear result is not a shining monument to de- 587, Salado, TX ships. Furthermore, revenue from the management mocracy and peace - but a 76571, faxed to of hunting and fishing country at war with itself, 254-947-9479 or provides for many preser- largely ruled by warlords e-mailed to news@ vation efforts. and religious extremists, saladovillagevoice. Since the 1930s, legal while currently supplying 92 percent of the world’s com hunting has also funded the bulk of wildlife con- opium crop. All letters must servation efforts in Texas The Bush policies have include a phone through the Wildlife Res- been a failure. It’s time to number (for veri- toration Program. The stop blindly following bad fication, not for federal taxes from the sale leaders and demand basic competence in the global publication). of sporting arms, ammu- nition, and archery equip- effort to stop terrorists. ment is appropriated to each state using a formula Page 4A, salado Village Voice, January 25, 2007 Steps to consider when a loved one dies After a loved one dies, sibility for settling an es- as efficiently as possible, benefits upon the death you’ll have to cope with tate, you must focus on you can help ease some Financial of the insured. Contact grief. And yet, if you some financial matters. of the strain on your fam- the deceased’s insurance have even partial respon- By handling these issues ily. Focus company about filing Ideally, you should by Allen Mantanona any required insurance learn as much as you can claims. about your loved one’s • Open a checking ac- financial affairs while he learned its location while • Inquire about pro- count for the estate. 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To the Editor: hurried driving on I-35 for what’s behind door num- It was reported in the Your Voice ber two? Salado Village Voice last Finally, it was report- week (January 18, 2007) Letters to the Editor ed that “The number one that a strategic plan for goal is to get people to tourism has been estab- the core assets of the com- breath your own exhaust.” spend the night’...More lished by the Tourism munity into a marketable We must view the brand overnight visitors means Council and a slogan image. A brand should be as our potential customer more...customers for lo- (aka “brand”) of “Salado specific. The brand should will view it, not as our local businesses.” As a lo- Opens its Doors for You” evoke [positive ] emotion. cal business people see it. cal business owner in the has been proposed. As I To be effective, a brand Recall that the consultant Village, I observe there alado was a part of the team that are a limited number of S should promote an experi- viewed this village as if reviewed the consultants ence. he was a prospective tour- beds in our lodging com- yecare early report and took part I submit, the “Salado ist. What would the pro- munity. It will take more E in the branding workshop Opens its Doors for You” than filling all the beds in spective tourist ‘get’ from • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Laser Vision he conducted, I would like slogan violates all these “Salado Opens its Doors town to make my business Consultations • Contact Lenses • Eyeglasses to take a moment to review principals: for You.” What are we prosper. If broad buy-in the consultants’ brand rec- is desired, no, required to (Next Day Service Available) • Minor Eye • It does not set our Vil- trying to sell? ommendations: lage apart form others. make the strategy success- Emergencies • Are we a Village of A brand is more than a • It is not specific. lumber yards and home ful, we need a cohesive slogan or phrase. It is an • It is generic. improvement centers? comprehensive plan that image, a value statement, • It does not evoke an • Are we trying to be is not designed to focus on the thing that sets our com- emotion or an experience. another Round Top, with one business category, and munity apart from the oth- One other thing our con- vendors selling salvaged odes not ignore the recom- ers. Branding involves po- sultant stressed -- “Don’t architectural wonders? mendations of the consul- sitioning, or repositioning • Or are we trying to tant. play Lets Make a Deal -- Robert Pascoe Letters to the editor are accepted and do you want to trade your Master Craftsman Salado Sawmill encouraged, but must be signed for publication. Your letter can be delivered to the National Honor Roll names Dr. John K. Cooke, O.D. Salado Village Voice newspaper office at Hardin to 2006 inductees Doctor of therapeutic optometry 213 Mill Creek Dr, Suite #125 (Salado Plaza Salado High School Office Aide, Speech Team Salado Plaza Shopping Center Shopping Center), mailed to P.O. Box 587, Senior Jonathan Hardin and Tennis among his ex- Salado, TX 76571, faxed to 254-947-9479 has received national rec- tracurricular activities. (5367) ognition for his excep- National Honor Roll is (254) 947-LENS or e-mailed to news@saladovillagevoice. Tue-Fri 9am-5pm ~ Saturday 9am-1pm tional academic success an organization that rec- com All letters must include a phone num- by being inducted into ognizes high school and ber (for verification, not for publication). the Spring 2006 National middle school students Honor Roll. for exceptional academic Hardin lists Foreign success. Inductees in the Language Honor Society, National Honor Roll have State Scholar, Who’s Who received an honor shared Among American High by a very small percentage School Students, Drama of all U.S. students. Club; National Beta Club, Singles dance at Bo’s Barn Feb. 4 Hair & Nails The Temple Chapter of will be Plumb Country. 730 N. Robertson Rd the Texas Association of Admission is $5 for Single Adults will spon- TASA members and $7 for sor a country and western non-members. All single 254-947-9001 Douglas B. Willingham, D.D.S. dance 6-10 p.m. Feb. 4 at adults 21 years of age and Bo’s Barn in Salado. over are invited to attend. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Since 1980 The band performing Hair by 2 North Main Street at Thomas Arnold Road in the historic Armstrong Adams House $12 Manicures (c. 1869) Salado, Texas Leaza Floyd We offer Chairside Whitening System $25 Pedicure as featured in ABC’s “Extreme Makeovers” Wednesday Special: Licensed and practicing since 1980 254-947-5242 Manicure & Pedicure Including 3 states and overseas Office Hours by Appointment $30 Scott & White Health Plan Cuts - Color - Perms - Etc. and most insurance Fellow, American College of Dentists Fellow, International College of Dentists Sheril Edwards plans accepted Dentist of the Year All haircare needs Now a Met Life provider. Central Texas Dental Society, 1988 (254) 947-9001 January 25, 2007, Salado Village Voice, Page 7A

Comparison of Third Party Aldermen from page 1A Inspection Companies three aldermen present – ther legal fees, which are Bureau Veritas Mills, Cooper and Stalcup anticipated at $2,000 for Plan Review and Inspection Example 1: $350,000 Residential – voted in favor. February. “Most of those 947-4747 Village Treasurer El- fees came from the law- ($100 per sq. ft. construction cost assumed, 3,500 sq. ft.) Old Salado Springs 218 Royal Street don Miller gave the Vil- suit,” Ashe said. “Now lage a quarterly invest- $546.66 for first $100,000 we are just waiting on the $770.00 $3.08 for each additional $1,000 ment report, noting that judgment.” (250 X $3.08) the village has $118,000 Mills then asked when $1,316.69 Total to Bureau Veritas less cash on hand during she could begin to use $131.67 10% to Village for handling the three-months ending road money for resurfac- $1,448.36 Total cost to builder for permits/inspections December 31, 2006. “A lot ing. “You can go ahead of things happened during and order the work to be Example 2: $500,000 Commercial that period,” Miller ex- done,” Miller said. “we $65 per sq. ft.. construction cost assumed, 7,692 sq. ft. plained as he implored the just can’t pay for it until village to be frugal in its $901.89 for first $100,000 mid- to late-March.” $2,302.00 $5.08 for each additional $1,000 expenditures in the first Miller advised alder- (400 X $5.08) quarter of 2007. men that the Village was $2,922.89 Total to Bureau Veritas He outlined some of receiving 5.25 percent on $292.29 10% to Village for handling those major expenses, to CDs for three-months. $3,227.38 Total cost to builder for plan review/ include $12,000 annual in- “That’s much better than permits/inspections surance payment, $32,000 T-bills,” he said. in legal fees, $10,000 for Aldermen then dis- Metrocode www.devereauxjewelers.com Plan Review and Inspections two computers and soft- cussed current sales taxes ware, $4,000 for the stop Example 1: $350,000 Residential as the inclement weather ($100 per sq. ft. construction cost assumed, 3,500 sq. signs at the corner of Roy- has impacted local busi- Share your news with us! ft.) Tell your neighbors about your good news. al and Center Circle, and nesses. “We’ve had a $200 Plan Review $36,000 for the purchase week or more of no sales $250 Inspections Birth Announcements with photos free of charge of a new police car. because of the weather,” $150 Inspections Recheck He told aldermen that Cooper said. $600 Total to Metrocode Wedding and Engagement the village has $96,000 in The board then dis- Village has not determined rate for handling Announcements a CD that offsets the loan cussed two taxpayers, printed free of charge, to include a photo add $10 Example 2: $500,000 Commercial for the municipal build- Sonic and Arby’s. Stalcup Call 947-5321 or email ing and that it had another $65 per sq. ft.. construction cost assumed, 7,692 sq. ft. [email protected] said he had spoken to Ray $0.15 per sq. ft. for commercial with $500 minimum $30,000-$34,000 in re- Fain, who Stalcup said charge serve. told him that he hope to 7,692 X $0.15 The Village expects to have everything ready for $1,153 Total to Metrocode SALADO CHIROPRACTIC receive $45,000 or more in February. Aldermen were Village has not determined rate for handling DR. SHIRLEY J. LYNCH sales tax revenues in Feb- unclear on the status of the (254) 947-BACK ruary, which is for sales Arby’s, which has applied Inspection Tech Services, Inc. (2225) taxes collected in Decem- and received a building Plan Review and Inspection Example 1: $350,000 Residential Massage Therapy Now Available ber, quarterly filers and permit but has not begun yearly filers and is the big- ($100 per sq. ft. construction cost assumed, 3,500 sq. work. ft.) Walk-ins Welcome gest monthly payment to Finally, in other busi- $608.00 for first $100,000 213 Mill Creek Drive the Village. In mid-March, ness, the board discussed $500.00 $2.00 for each additional $1,000 (Located in Salado Plaza) the Village anticipates a signs in the ETJ which (250 X $2.00) Mon - Wed - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. franchise utility payment may have to be moved be- $1,108.00 Total to Inspection Tech Services, Inc. Tues & Thurs Closed of more than $100,000. cause of the Texas Depart- “If we have anything ment of Transportation Example 2: $500,000 Commercial coming in that is not of the right-of-way expansion for $65 per sq. ft.. construction cost assumed, 7,692 sq. ft. $1,089.00 for first $100,000 usual nature, we should I-35 south of Salado. Since SALADO CLEANERS try to postpone paying it $2,000.00 $5.00 for each additional $1,000 the signs are being moved (400 X $5.00) until March,” Miller said. Laundry • Dry Cleaning • Alterations because of TXDOT tak- $3,089.00 Total to Inspection Tech Services 1209 N. Stagecoach One practice the Vil- ing right-of-way, the Vil- Village did not determine rate for handling. lage has adopted is dou- lage cannot turn down the 254-947-7299 bling its debt payment for sign requests. However, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon - Fri • 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat the Municipal Building. “I the signs will have to be Full time seamstress on premises would like to continue to in compliance with other 1-Day Service do that,” Miller said. portions of the Sign Ordi- Reverse Mortgages and Mills asked about fur- nance. (Next to the new Library) how they work is topic Lions Club awards of workshop Jan. 30 Wiggin 2nd place at ing Manager of Citizens The Area Agency on Mortgage Corp., head- Aging, a program of the District competition quartered in Waco. He Central Texas Council of Salado High School se- has led the development Governments, will host a nior Royce Wiggin took of the Reverse Mortgage program titled “Reverse second place at the Li- Program in Texas and Mortgages - Find Out ons Club International Oklahoma through edu- How They Work,” 10 District 2-X3 essay com- cational seminars and has a.m. Jan. 30 at the CT- petition, held Jan. 20 in established a network of COG building, located Corsicana. Senior Advisors in each at 2180 North Main in The essay topic as- state. Belton. The information signed was “What are Bulls is a graduate of workshop will be held in some positive changes the University of Mary Conference Room B. made in diabetic care and Hardin Baylor, with a de- There is no fee to at- research in recent years?” gree in Business Admin- tend, and registration can He received a monetary istration. She currently be completed by calling award of $150 for his works for Capital Choice Royce Wiggin takes 2nd 770-2330 or 800-447- work. Salado Lions Club Financial Services as a place with essay 7169, ext. 2330 or email- sponsored Wiggin at the Financial Consultant, ing [email protected]. District level after he re- and is a Certified Senior The program will be ceived first place in local grader at Salado Inter- Advisor. Bulls is also an given by Patrick Baldwin competition. Royce is mediate School, received Endorsed Local Provider and Melinda Bulls. Bald- the son of Tim and Mari- honorable mention at the for the Dave Ramsey pro- win is the Senior Lend- lyn Fleischer. district level for his post- gram. Jake Benoklen, a fifth er entry. Page 8A, January 25, 2007, salado Village Voice Boys would be big leaguers, as everybody knows. But so would big leaguers be boys. -- Philip Roth, “The Great American Novel” e e e e e e e e e e SPORTSSPORTS e Salado Youth e e Baseball Association e Eagles struggle late, fall to Jarrell Spring 2007 Registration e Thomas Arnold Elementary Gym e Salado had its chances The game started much ishing with eight. David helping the Eagles to build Saturdays to knock-off district front- as it ended for the Eagles, Rosenau scored seven, what would be an insur- e January 13, 20 and 27 e runner Jarrell on the road as Salado scored seven and Tanner Myers had six. mountable advantage. Jan. 19, but were done 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. points in the first falling Blake Newman registered Though Salado would in by a lack of offensive e Registration cut off date 1/27/07 e behind by three going into five points, and Noah Har- score just 16 points total in production in the fourth No Late Registrations Accepted the second. In that frame bison and Justin Pruitt the second half, the game’s e and lost by a final of 39- e Boys & Girls 4-15 years old are eligible Jarrell was able to extend each had four. outcome was already in 34. The Eagles entered its lead to 21-16 at the half. The loss dropped place. Birth certificate required e e the final period of play In the third, however, Salado to 17-8 overall, and Rosenau’s 17-point ef- For information contact: deadlocked in a 27-all tie Salado limited the Cou- 5-2 in District 25AA. fort topped all scorers, e Robert Kyburz 718-3161 e with the Cougars, but shot gars to only six points and Salado 59 while Harbison was not Matt Dunnahoo 947-9109 e just one-of-five from the brought the game to a tie, Academy 42 far behind, finishing with e or Pam Oakes 947-0352 free throw line and scored but the Eagles couldn’t put Salado charged out to a 14. Tumey scored all 10 Registration forms available online at: e seven points, while Jarrell it together in the fourth 24-9 lead after one period of his points in the open- e leaguelineup.com/saladoYBA put up a dozen points - in- and went on to lose the of play and never let up, ing half, and Newman fin- e cluding five-of-six from game by five points. carrying a 22-point lead ished the night with seven e the stripe - en route to the Chad Tumey was Sal- to the break on the way to points. Pruitt also scored e e e e e e e e win. ado’s leading scorer, fin- earning a 17-point district seven, and Myers contrib- victory on the road Jan. uted two. 18. Salado 72 The Eagles got produc- Rosebud-Lott 41 tion from five different After a relatively slow- players in that explosive start, the Eagles opened first period, including a things up in the second pe- pair of three pointers off riod by scoring 26 points the hand of Tumey. It in the second in disman- was more of the same in tling the visiting Cougars the second, as Newman by 31 points Jan. 12. recorded seven points in Continued on Page 9A Lady Eagles edge Recently Academy by one certified Continuing what has Salado 38 to accept been an impressive mid- Academy 37 Currently season turnaround, the In what has to be con- 4 year olds! Lady Eagle cagers pushed sidered Salado’s most their record to 6-3 in dis- exciting victory of the accepting trict play on the strength season, the Lady Eagles of back-to-back victories clawed their way to a lead over Academy and Jarrell after trailing for much applications last week. of the game to achieve a Taking the floor against thrilling one-point win. Jarrell Jan. 19, Salado Salado did find itself on ages 4-12 used suffocating defense on-top in the game’s early to gain a 21-10 halftime stages, building a slim 11- lead, and outscored the 6 lead after the first. 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Salado, while Jarrell was to chip away at the Acad- completely blanked in the emy lead, but by period’s first. end the score stood at 30- Jarrell outscored Salado 25, and the Lady Bee ad- 10-8 in the second, but at vantage remained fixed at the break still trailed by five points. double-digits. The second In the fourth, however, RITA ZBRANEK half saw both teams keep- the Salado defense kept ing pace with one another, the Academy offense at GETS YOU BACK but the Lady Cougars bay, while the Lady Eagles needed to do more than poured in 13 points in the simply keep pace with frame - just enough to fi- WHERE YOU BELONG. Salado. As it turned out, nalize the one-point win. Salado’s lead was safe, as Kristen Smith’s 14 the Lady Eagles cruised to points led all scorers on the 13-point win. the night. Hazzard had Behind Hazzard’s seven of her 11 points in dozen points was Kristen the second half, while Gil- Smith, who finished with chrest tallied seven points 10. Cortney Dunnahoo on the game. 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I don’t believe presumably the LPGA. me or anyone else that did we’ll see how they all turn anything will get Tiger or Interestingly, another not play the PGA Tour out out. Technology is still the the president will succeed in Iraq. Phil to play unless there Hawaiian teen that doesn’t there. We will see some biggest thing in the game. Support democracy in the world. is something more than have $10 or $12 million in great players coming out Get your clubs cleaned up, authorhouse.com / websearch money at stake, and as I a sponsor deal, but is bare- there on the Over-50 Tour put new grips on them and am able to understand, the ly 16 years old and 5’1” this year. Mark O’Meara, spend some time with an [email protected] system makes it very dif- 135 lbs., not only made Bernard Langer and Nick instruction video. It won’t ficult for Q school grads the cut but electrified the Price to name a few. My be 30 degrees and raining The Law Office of W. 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He has ball or softball. On Jan. Registration forms will Phillipians 4:13 Second, I am watching grown beyond his size and 27, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., need to be delivered in the Sony Hawaiian Open. has become an incredible Salado Youth Baseball As- person to TAE Gym dur- Once again Michelle Wie players and seems to be a sociation will hold a sign ing the time listed above. We Build Metal Buildings has finished last or close nice young man. I bet we up and registration session For more information to it after two rounds of hear more from him in the at the Thomas Arnold El- about the upcoming reg- a PGA Tour event. It is next few years. ementary Gym. This will istration sessions or about to your specs on your site. beyond my understanding Third, there is also a be the last day to register. Salado Youth Baseball why continuing to do this complete new setup for Registration forms can contact Robert Kyburz, at Free Estimates is good for her. 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SALADO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and People Loving, Growing, Sharing A church family for all ages that is committed to following Carter Davidson Monday Club Christ’s example and caring for all people. Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 Smith born Dec. 11 covers health at 10:50 Carter Davidson Sunday School 9:30 any age Feb. 5 Smith was born Dec. The Salado Monday 650 Royal Street 11 in Seattle, WA. He (254) 947-5482 Club will meet 2 p.m. Feb. weighed 9 lbs. and 5 at the Salado United • Mother’s Day Out Program • measured a bit over 21 Methodist Church. inches. He is the son of The program, “Maxi- Tia and Doug Smith and mum Health at Any Age,” Grace Baptist Church brother to sister Camp- will be presented by Kev- John Warden Pastor • Jonathan Murdock, Assoc/ Youth Pastor bell Elizabeth. in McCauley. All ladies of the community are cor- 2 mi. West of I-35 on 1670/2484 • 254-947-5917 He is the grandson of Gail and Jack C. Smith, dially invited. Worship Schedule In addition, the Monday of Salado, Tennie and Club’s book, Heritage Edi- Sunday School • 9:45 a.m. • Worship • 11 a.m. John Hoppin, of Ches- Worship/Bible Study and Praise Kids Music • 6 p.m. tion, is available for pur- terfield, MO, and Carol Wednesday chase at Seasons of Salado Greenidge, of Scotts- Pot Luck Meal 6:45 pm and Cathy’s Boardwalk dale, AZ. Cafe. The price is $18.50. Praise & Prayer • Missions for children • Satisfy for youth 7:15 p.m. Tia Smith with Carter Davidson Smith

First Baptist Church • Main St. at the Creek LBJ Library’s Texas Forums leader awarded SUNDAY Wednesday Contemporary Worship/Bible Study 9:00a.m. Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m. civic entrepreneurship fellowship Traditional Worship/Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Recovery 6:00 p.m. The Academy for En- Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir 6:00 p.m. plains Willingham. “They Jr. High Huddles 6:00 p.m. Team Kid (Age 3 - 6th grade) 6:15 p.m. trepreneurial Leadership make their institutions vi- Sr High Huddles 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting 6:15 p.m. at the University of Illi- brant public places where Youth Half-TIme 7:30 p.m. nois has awarded a Faculty citizens gather to work on Fellowship to Taylor Will- new approaches to public www.fbcsalado.org ingham, Texas Forums, to problems. We need more (254) 947-5465 conduct research and de- individuals thinking cre- velop a course, “Civic En- atively about their civic trepreneurship and Public responsibilities and more Institutions.” institutions willing to sup- Jesus went through all the towns and Willingham, co-found- port them.” villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news er of the LBJ Presidential Willingham’s proposal of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness Library and Museum’s is one of 12 that have also -Matthew 9:35 initiative, Texas Forums, been selected from vari- will identify civic en- ous colleges or campus- trepreneurs, conduct re- es. “These courses will search drawing on the provide a unique blend of civic and social entrepre- Taylor Willingham options for entrepreneur- neurship literature, and ially-minded students that be offered to on-campus develop workshops and a dergraduates. Willingham will stand as a model for and distance education new interdisciplinary core will conduct workshops universities and colleges students beginning in fall course that will be housed for members of the Texas across the country, “said 2007. Although geared Dossman in the University of Illi- Forums network and pub- Tony Mendes, Executive to master’s candidates, it nois’ Graduate School of lish her research on the Director, University of Il- will also be open to doc- Funeral Home Library and Information Texas Forums web site. linois Academy for Entre- toral and upper class un- 2525 N. Main • Belton • 933-2525 Sciences. The course will Additional workshops and preneurial Leadership. panel presentations will “In Service to our fellow man...” 305 Limestone Terrace Suite D • Jarrell Willingham will docu- also be offered to the pub- ment her research on the Evening Youth Morning Celebration lic via web cast and other Texas Forums blog, news- Celebration distance education tech- letter, and web site. To ac- Sunday 6 PM Sunday nologies. 10:30 AM cess these resources and “Public institutions learn more about Texas 12:30 PM (Espanol) like libraries, museums, Forums, go to: http://www. The Salado Church of Christ schools and universities texasforums.org. ‘Shaped by His Cross, Sharing His are critical to our de- Taylor Willingham truth, Showing His love.’ mocracy, but it is often is the daughter of Ben individuals who are the and June Willingham, of 512.746.2121•www.sonterrafellowship.com champions of their organi- Salado. zation’s civic mission,” ex- St. Stephen St. Joseph’s Catholic Did you read recently of the Episcopal 100-year-old man who finally com- Church pleted his degree at Baylor? He had Religious Education Chapel to suspend it for monetary reasons Classes years earlier, and finally returned to Pre-K thru 12th Holy Eucharist finish. Persistence pays, doesn’t it? If Presbyterian Church 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. you ever feel like giving up-- know Wednesday Sat. • 5 p.m. that we serve a God who’ll never of Salado Mass Sun. • 9:30 a.m. give up on you. Come by for a visit, Rev. Carl Thompson, Pastor Saturday • 5:30 p.m. and we’ll tell you more about him. Sunday Tues. • 9:30 a.m. (Spanish) 9:30 a.m. - Joe Keyes, minister 10 A.M. Sunday Worship Child care during service (English) 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Tuesday • 6 p.m. Wednesday • Noon Thursday • 8 a.m. Friday • Noon Sunday Bible Classes • 9 a.m. Worship • 10 a.m. Office Hours: Evening Worship • 6 p.m. Every day Wednesday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bible Classes • 6:30 p.m. 105 Salado Plaza Drive • 254-947-8106 601 FM 2268 939-1033 IH-35 at Blacksmith Rd. Main & Salado Plaza Drive behind Brookshire Bros. 947-8037 behind Fletcher’s Book Store www.presbsalado.org ststephenchurch@earthlink. N. Main Street 947-5241 • www.saladochurchofchrist.org Salado Church of Christ on the web for all eventsJanuary 25, 2007 salado Village Voice, Page 11A Visitors may now log- • Go to www.salado- In addition, a new quilt Upcoming youth evets on to the Salado Church churchofchrist.org class has begun on the include Rock Climbing, of Christ web site to hear • Click “listen to Joe’s technique of “Stack and 1:30-4:30 p.m. Jan 28, and Fitness for Men & Women of all ages Sunday’s sermon, place Sermon from last week” Wack.” Anyone wishing to a Super Bowl party at the prayer requests, see what • Click “Sermon”. find out more is invited to church building. Those at- the youth group is doing, • Follow other links as join the group at 10 a.m. on tending are asked to bring view the bulletin, etc. listed. Thursdays in the church’s a snack and a friend. Just follow these steps: activity center. Stephanie Krueger Certified Personal Trainer Court Appointed Will Travel to Clients Home or Salado Fitness Gym Advocates needed Salado Volunteer Fire Department 805 N. Main Street, Suite G Salado TX 76571 for Feb. training Incident Reports December, 2006 PH: (254) 947-5814 12/1/06 20:49:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew E-Mail: [email protected] CASA of Bell and 12/2/06 14:05:00 Passenger vehicle fire Coryell Counties (Court • Strength Training • Flexibility •Interval Workouts • Cardio • 12/2/06 15:54:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew Weight Control • Nutrition • Group Fitness • Aerobics Appointed Special Ad- 12/3/06 11:34:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew vocates) has set its next 12/3/06 15:28:00 Grass fire JOIN NOW AND LIVE THE HEALTHY LIFE! training series, Feb. 12- 12/3/06 16:20:00 Grass fire 15 at the Child Protective 12/3/06 09:08:00 Vehicle accident with injuries Services office in Killeen, 12/6/06 07:33:00 Authorized controlled burning located at 503 Priest Drive. 12/7/06 09:41:00 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction The training will be held 9 12/7/06 12:40:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew A Study of a.m.-4 p.m. each day. 12/8/06 18:57:00 False alarm or false call, other CASA of Bell County 12/9/06 06:48:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew is an organization com- World Religions 12/9/06 14:47:00 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries mitted to advocating for 12/10/06 12:09:06 Dispatched & canceled in route with Tom Allen children in the district 12/11/06 07:09:00 Motor vehicle accidents with no injuries courts. 12/11/06 14:08:06 Vehicle accident with injuries CASA is in need of in- 12/12/06 00:11:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew dividuals willing to stand 12/12/06 03:44:00 Dispatched & canceled in route up and speak on a child’s Wednesdays 12/12/06 06:00:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew behalf. This requires at- 6:30 p.m. 12/13/06 12:54:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew tending a 30-hour training 12/14/06 14:07:00 False alarm or false call, other Salado Church of Christ session, where volunteers 12/16/06 21:20:00 Vehicle accidents with injuries will learn about the dy- 12/16/06 06:15:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew namics of child abuse and 12/15/06 21:46:00 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire neglect and the foster care 12/17/06 01:07:00 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction system. Volunteers will 12/17/06 08:34:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew also learn about the dis- 12/18/06 08:35:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew trict courts and how they 12/17/06 17:03:00 Vehicle accident with injuries can help foster children. 12/18/06 03:26:00 Vehicle accident with injuries They will talk to par- 12/18/06 12:10:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew ents and any individual 12/19/06 10:50:00 Building fire Mr. Allen is a Professor in the Depart- that can provide them with 12/19/06 18:43:00 Building fire ment of Social Sciences, where he has been information in order to re- 12/21/06 03:19:00 Passenger vehicle fire teaching Philosophy, Comparative and World port to the district judge 12/22/06 13:05:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew Religions full time for 19 years. regarding what is in the 12/22/06 20:59:00 Building fire Tom Allen holds a B.S. in Education from child’s best interest. 12/23/06 09:26:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew the University of North Texas and a Masters There are over 550 12/23/06 20:06:00 Vehicle accident with injuries children in foster care in in Theology from Harding University. 12/24/06 06:08:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew Bell County and over 100 12/24/06 18:06:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew children in foster care in 12/25/06 09:15:00 Vehicle accident with injuries Coryell County, and this 12/25/06 14:57:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew number continues to grow 12/25/06 18:03:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew Serving at an alarming rate. There 12/27/06 13:56:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew are 66 CASA programs 12/27/06 14:38:00 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire Salado in Texas and 900 nation- 12/27/06 14:16:00 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries Let us help you maintain your independence wide. 12/27/06 14:52:00 Vehicle accident with injuries and stay in your own home. Anyone interested in 12/27/06 19:49:00 Dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire coming to this training 12/28/06 15:03:00 Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) Licensed, Insured and Bonded and helping Bell and Co- 12/28/06 18:20:00 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries Meal Preparation • Personal Care Services ryell County’s abused and 12/28/06 19:35:00 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill Transportation • Laundry & Linens neglected children should 12/29/06 11:14:00 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries Light Housekeeping • Respite Care • Companionship contact CASA office at 12/29/06 21:10:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew 254-939-1346. For a complimentary in-home consultation call 12/31/06 05:10:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew 12/31/06 14:48:00 Medical Assist, assist EMS crew (254) 780-9864 or toll free (877) 888-9864 www.careagehomecare.com Breakfast Lunch TAE Lunch SIS • SHS Monday Breakfast Pocket Chicken Sandwich, Peas, Pears Chef Salad Soft Taco, Corn, Ranch Style Beans, Pears Chili Dog 29 Hoagie Tater Tots Tuesday French Toast Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, w/Gravy, Chef Salad Chicken Nuggets, Corn, Green Beans, Hamburger 30 Peas & Carrots, Roll, Fresh Fruit Hoagie Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Pineapple Frito Lay Wednesday Biscuit and Sausage Patty Pepperoni Pizza, Corn, Breadstick, Peaches Yogurt & Fruit Plate Pepperoni Pizza, Roasted Red Potato, Corn, Chicken Sandwich 31 Hoagie Breadstick, Peaches Baked Potato Thursday Breakfast Bagel w/Sausage Macaroni & Cheese, Peas, Roll, Fresh Fruit, Sugar Chef Salad Chicken Fajitas, Fries, Carrots, Mixed Fruit Nachos 1 Cookie Hoagie Baked Potato Friday Breakfast on a Stick Cheeseburger, Fries, Fruity Freeze Chef Salad Hamburger, Fries, Pinto Beans, Apple Slices, Meatball Sub 2 PB&J Sandwich Fruity Freeze Daily Toast & Jelly, Fresh Fruit, Cereal, Choice of Milk Pizza Hut Pizza, Chef Salad, Fresh Fruit, Jalapeno, Choice of Milk, Tea Juice and choice of Milk Salado ISD Centrovision CABLE TV SERVICE FOR CENTRAL TEXAS Cafeteria Menus 773-1163 8 E. Barton • Temple A service of Salado, Little River-Academy, Morgan’s Point, Moody, Rogers, Troy Page 12A , January 25, 2007, salado Village Voice Salado Creek Preservation Committee Test Results for January 2007 LASTOVICA Fine Jewelers, Inc. Air H2O Dissolved “Known for Service” Site Number Temp. Temp. pH Oxygen Prompt In-Store Jewelry Repairs And Name (Celsius) (C) standard units Conductivity (mg/liter) E. coli Diamond Sales • Custom Casting • Diamond Appraisal • Watch Repair • Diamond Setting #2 Jewelry Repair Chisholm Trail 4 8 8.3 510 11 219 1202 S 31st St. & Ave. L • Temple 773-5772 #3 Sirena 6 18 7.8 580 9.5 95

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EVERYTHING on SALE #7 10% - 40% off! Pehoski 11.5 9 8.1 510 11.3 Place Y O G A Classes Good nutrient management, best for soil tion chemicals have in- agement Practice in all drought. By Dr. Mark McFarland At creased dramatically in crop production systems. Both of these extremes Professor and Soil Fertility most cropping systems. Most importantly, it is a can result in the need for Salado United Methodist Church Specialist Growers are searching proven technology based dramatic changes in fer- Everyone is invited. for ways to reduce those tilizer management for Nutrient management on decades of scientific production costs, and a particular field and Mon 6:30 pm - Wed 9:30 am is an important Best Man- research. Nevertheless, better fertilizer manage- crop. Leaching losses of agement Practice. We all some growers do not soil Info call: Clodene Greer ment can be a part of that soluble nutrients like ni- know that, and most of us test and many more do effort. However, it must trogen, sulfur and boron (Certified YogaFit) have been preaching it for not soil test frequently and can be done careful- should be expected in years. But it is probably enough to maximize the 254 947 7129 ly, and based on science well-drained soils. more important now than benefits it offers. to ensure that we achieve In contrast, through- 254 681 9004 ever before. Production In the past, the typi- the desired result. out much of the ‘90s dry costs related to equip- cal recommendation for SUMC – 254 947 5482 Soil testing is the key weather reduced yields ment, fuel, plant materi- frequency of soil testing to a sound nutrient man- in many parts of the state als and seed, and crop has been every three-to- agement program. It is a and as a result, we left management and protec- four years. And, in some recommended Best Man- production systems, may significant amounts of be adequate. fertilizer in the soil some However, in systems years. In one multiple lo- Excellence In Customer Service where growers are push- cation study, residual ni- ing for maximum yields trogen levels to four feet and maximum quality ranged from about 75 to they may not be main- 800 lbs. N/acre. taining soil nutrient lev- Soil testing gives us els in the ranges neces- the ability to estimate sary to meet their goals. the extent of these losses New, higher yielding hy- or savings and to adjust brids are placing greater our nutrient management demands on the soil to plant to meet the needs of provide nutrients, par- the next crop. Without it, ticularly in irrigated pro- we risk not only the wast- duction systems. ing of precious input dol- For example, in some lars, but also the poten- Liz Armstrong Lauren Armstrong Edna Ford areas where we once tial of creating nutrient Branch Manager Escrow Officer Escrow Assistant were satisfied with one- imbalances which could [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] to-two bales of cotton, impact the cusses (both we are now pushing for production and econom- three-to-four bale yields. ic) of the next crop. Proud to be serving Salado Limitations not just The bottom line is that for primary nutrients, we need to be testing our but also for secondary soils more often. In high 213 Mill Creek Dr., Suite #140 and micronutrients may level production systems, begin to appear more fre- annual soil test can usu- Salado, Texas 76571 quently and in produc- ally be justified. tion zones where they It is absolutely justi- phone: 254.947.3922 • fax: 254.947.8632 have never before been fied if the year has been an issue. unusual in terms of sig- www.monteithtitle.com Tremendous varia- nificantly higher or low- tions in annual weather er yields than expected, are a fact. This past year or if weather conditions we have experienced were extreme (high rain- Where Experience Counts unprecedented rain- fall). fall. More often we are www.saladovillagevoice.com faced with devastating Stowell passes away Jan. 8 salado Village Voice, January 25, 2007, Page 13A

Long-time New Or- Interment to follow in New Hampshire brother Sonny Berry; two leans resident and na- Hurricane Katrina. This granddaughters, Emily tive of Salado, Joe Ann marked a return to her and Hannah Schwartz; and Berry Stowell, died Jan. birthplace after more than dozens of cousins, nieces, 8, 2007 after a long ill- 50 years. and nephews. ness. She was 76. She is survived by her The funeral was held Stowell graduated husband, Colles C. Stow- Jan. 20 at St. Luke’s Epis- Pops Concert from the University of ell; daughter, Joni Carpen- copal Church in Belton. In- Houston summa cum ter; son Colles C. Stow- terment will occur in Lan- laude in three years. ell, Jr.; sisters Barbara caster, NH in the spring. An American She moved to New Sewell and Marla Sanders; Orleans to start her own Salute secretarial pool. After marrying and bear- Friday, ing two children, she TRENZESalado, CRUISES Texas returned to her posi- January 26 tion as manager of the Joe Ann Berry Stowell New Orleans law firm (254) 913-1185 7:30 p.m. Tucker and Schonekas. Alaskan Cruise Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center During her tenure, the She was a member of firm built a successful the board of trustees of St. Special for Salado at Temple College, 2600 South First Street, Temple case against one of New George’s Episcopal School Orleans’ most promi- in New Orleans and was Launches Sponsored Temple Symphony and Alliance nent organized crime a member of the vestry by figures. at St. George’s Episcopal Aug 29, 2007 Call for Brochure Stowell was an avid Church. Tickets: Adult $20, Students $5 sportswoman, and sang She and her husband Tickets available at the door, or from Holze Music, Von in the a capella group moved to Salado following FOR ALL YOUR Music, the Cultural Activities Center or Salado Civic Center the Sweet Adelines. CRUISE NEEDS! Active-Duty Military and Dependents Free Call 254-778-NOTE for more information or visit www.TempleSymphony.org Salado VillageVillage VoiceVoice

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Touch of Class will be performing at Sorge’s Restaurant in Temple, 9 p.m.-midnight 254-770-3325 • 2825 Thornton Lane • Temple Jan. 2 . They are also scheduled to appear Feb. 24 and March 24. Reserva- tions are recommended at 254-899-1492. The band’s latest announcements are posted at www.touchofclasstx.com. TOC Band Members are (l-r): Richard, RpT, TerryLynn, Jay, Kirk and Steve. The restaurant is located at 1323 S. 57th St. 4th ID returns home Story by Spc. Rodney Foliente “During this recent 4th Inf. Div. PAO deployment, the 4th In- fantry Division conducted The 4th Infantry Di- some of the most complex vision unfurled its colors combat operations in the Jan. 19 at Fort Hood’s history of this remarkable Abrams Field House dur- division,” said Campbell. ing an uncasing ceremony, “Ironhorse Soldiers distin- which marked the official guished themselves every return of the Ironhorse Di- day by their unmatched vision from a year of com- courage in the face of a vi- bat operations in Iraq. cious and ruthless enemy. Lt. Gen. James D. Thur- They distinguished them- Propane man, who was promoted selves by their skill, their during the ceremony by toughness and their adapt- 7 days a week Gen. David D. McKier- ability. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. nan, the command gen- “They distinguished eral of U.S. Army Europe themselves by their com- and Seventh Army, relin- passion for the Iraqi Rally Building quished command of the people – a people who available for reunions division to Maj. Gen. Jef- suffered and continue to fery W. Hammond, who suffer terribly at the hands Exit 292 IH-35 became the Ivy Division’s of those, who in the in- 55th commander; Gen. terest of sectarian fanati- Charles C. Campbell, the cism, extremism and radi- commanding general of calism, terrorize innocent U.S. Army Forces Com- men, women and children mand, served as the re- in brutal and unconscio- viewing officer. nable ways. The Ironhorse “A new chapter in the Soldiers distinguished division’s long and distin- themselves also by their guished history will begin ingenuity and resource- today, to be written by the fulness as they guided the brave men and women leaders of a fledgling Iraqi who wear the Ivy Patch, democracy.” just as their predecessors Prior to assuming com- have done since 1917,” mand of 4th Inf. Div., Ham- said Thurman. mond served as director of Following his promo- operations, readiness and tion, Thurman was award- mobilization, Office of ed the Distinguished Ser- the Deputy Chief of Staff vice Medal. He was also in Washington D.C. Prior presented an engraved to that, he served as com- 75mm shell casing in mander, Division Artil- memory of his honor sa- lery, 1st Cavalry Division lute. His wife, Dee, was and as assistant division presented the Outstanding commander (support), 1st Civilian Service Medal, Cav. Div., during the First the FORSCOM Well-Be- Team’s first deployment to ing Award, the FORSCOM Iraq. Service..... Commander’s Award for The Village of Salado’s Volunteer Service, and the adopted battalion - the 1-4 is what separates Yellow Rose of Texas. Aviation Battalion - is part CentraLand Title Company Campbell praised the of the Fourth Infantry Di- division’s work, accom- vision. from the rest. plishments and leadership for its work in Iraq. All title companies in Texas are “...making you more successful” regulated by the Department of 221 North Main Street WANT TO EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS? Insurance and our title insurance Having a YELLOWBOOK USA Directory to find premium rates and forms are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. special items or services and emergency items or services. established by them. - PRICELESS 947-7205 Having your business represented properly in the www.centralandtitle.com YELLOWBOOK USA - PROFITABLE

Your YELLOWBOOK USA Representative is currently in the area Our staff is professional, courteous and responsive to your needs. Temple • Belton • Salado Stop by and ask how we can help you with your real estate transactions. Tracy Gordon 254-535-8235 [email protected] Page 15A, January 25, 2007, salado Village Voice Library from page 1A Leigh Cornett, Bob Den- ton, Margaret Williamson, #1 in Cruising, Steven Ervin, Sara Petti- Nationwide Great Service john, Thad Willson, Connie Starts Before Your Cruise Cryar, Bob Denman, and All Cruise Lines • All Destinations Armando Burguete. Jenni- fer Patterson will facilitate 9+ Years Experience the Long Range Planning Brochures mailed or delivered Committee. E Savers Newsletter: www.cruiseone.com/shahn The Long Range Plan- For Questions and Reservations: ning Committee will exam- Call Your Local Independent Cruise Specialist ine the demographics of the Branding Salado, TX community, statistics from Sue Hahn, MCC the library for the past five Destination Development Inc. will present recommendations for a Brand for Salado- years and comparisons to Salado 254-947-8090 Texas. Learn the criteria by which brands are analyzed, and why DDI recommends Toll Free 888-680-7245 other libraries around the a particular brand for Salado. state as a basis for develop- email: [email protected] DDi will discuss the product development needed to support their brand recom- ing the plan. mendation, possible logos, slogans, and icons and how it will benefit you. Directors will then consider all, part or none of the suggestions in the long Who should attend? range plan when the recom- Businesses (B & B owners, retail, dining, etc.), public officials mendations are made later (both elected and staff), citizens, and local organizations this spring. In the meantime, the Dis- trict may contact architec- Presented by Roger Brooks, President of Destination Development, Inc. tural firms to begin prelimi- nary planning for expanding the library. The Library currently has an electronic ver- sion of plans drafted by Cur- Saturday January 27, 2007 tis Cook for expansion of the building. When originally 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. built by Robert and Doris Denman, the building was Upstairs • Salado Civic Center made to be expanded upon 601 North Main Street, Salado, TX with a wing of the same size 254.947.8300 (4,000 sq. ft.) as the original building. Kim Neill Van Cura Directors are considering dropping the expansion wing PRIVATE MUSIC STUDIO two feet below the original in Mill Creek • Salado structure in order to gain a second story for storage or Dr. Van Cura is an experienced teacher of piano and voice with many years of teaching and performing other uses. Depending upon experience. the cost, the District may • B.M. -Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore build a two-story expansion. • M.A. - The University of Iowa Library Director Ben Will- • Ed.D. - Baylor University ingham said that the expan- • Co-founder of the MUSIC IN SALADO series sion could cost $580,000, not including furniture and oic For more o & V e Less fixtures. “That estimate is ian on P s information call not an architect’s estimate,” Willingham said. 947-5592 In Mill Creek Other business Library directors approved a joint election with the Salado Independent Mother Hanna’s School District and the Vil- Palm & Card Reading lage of Salado. The election will be May 12, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Past • Present • Future at the Salado Civic Center. See Mother Hanna! Early voting will be April She will tell you what you wish to know 30-May 8, times undeter- in love, marriage, business and health. mined at this point. Applica- Anything is possible. Come see Mother Hanna today. tions for the Library District She can help you in all your problems. Board of Directors will be Everyone has something in store for them! available at the Library in New Killeen location: 1911 Business 190 By Appt. Only mid-February through mid- New Location: 3210 General Bruce Dr., Temple March. Directors coming up for election are Pattie Camp- Now Accepting bell and Susan Kralls. Call Today! 254-771-2381 or 254-554-8119 In other business, Direc- Open 7 am-10 pm Daily & Sunday tors discussed the March 24-26 Wildflower Art Show, a monthly movie night, an authors’ reception, replac- ing the gas fireplaces with electric fireplaces, a volunteer coffee, and the Friends of the Library. December Library Usage Report: 2,476 circulation; 1,880 patrons; 425 children, 22 new patrons, 491 computer users. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Jerry Kremer questioned whether the Library was “catering to the needs” of illegal immigrants with its recent Spanish-language collection. January 25, 2007 salado Village Voice, Page 16A Salado ISD Honor Rolls 3rd Six Weeks Thomas Arnold Cheyenne Vaca Daniels, Morgan Walker, Kourtney Hollas, Bradford Matson, Brittani Kathryn Champion Davidson, Kaycie Ward, Meredith Kelly, Morgan Mattson, Amanda Elementary Megan Daniell Eary, Taylor N Wells, Kaci Lamb, Kaitlyn Melde, Nichole Matthew Lastovica Goodrum, Cole Wilkerson, Richard O’Rear, Ryan Mims, Keelie All A Honor Roll Mikaela Rountree Langford, Cara Williams, Haley Rank, Kaleigh Ming, Matthew Madeline Moore Licea, Valeria Womac, Brandon Reed, Taylor Oyler, Caitlyn Kira Stevens Marburger, Taylor Robison, InHey Pines, Tyler Second Grade Brady Alexander McGillick, Kirsten Seventh Grade Schiller, Dara Prince, Patrick Madison Beach Xoe Arnold Nguyen, Lan Anh Armstrong, Austin Spinks, Jonathan Rodriguez, Joshua Anthony Bruce Amy Coleman Norman, Kori Austin, Mikayla Ward, Garret Rojas, Cheyenne Riley Bunch Michael Pinkerton Palomino, Kelsey Baker, Dakota Watkins, Preston Ruiz, Brianda Kaylie Davidson Daniel Thoreson Payne, Lorna Barker, Chynna Young, Kylee Seaton, Megan Matthew Gentile Ryan Dunnahoo Pitts, Tanner Beach, Victoria Seawood, Nicholas Christopher Hill Ryan Flanagan Rank, Chelsea Belcher, Tori Eleventh Grade Whitmire, Clayton Katelyn Kendall Zackery Hoover Spears, Koby Best, Peyton Arant, Matthew Williamson, Kelsey Jessica Ringstaff Tyler Poston Young, Haylee Boaz, Chelsea Coleman, Joshua Tris Sebesta Madison Smith Bradley, Kyle Fritsch, Matthew Eleventh Grade Emily Austin Malachi Ward Eighth Grade Carroll, Helena Jackson, Kevin Barton, Tiffani Judd Bates Bintz, Camryn Castillo, Nicholas Langford, Cory Bush, Joshua Preston Dreitz Fourth Grade Boydstun, Brennan Danek, Dylan Mohammed, Nicholas Butts, Dallas Courtney Evans Ashley Beasley Cleveland, William Flippo, Katherine Palomino, Kamylle Champion, Daniel Luke Markham Dylen Bradley Frazier, Brittney Garner, Alberto Shurtz, Sarah Crowe, Gary Lindy Martin Caleb Briehn Heiner, Jacob Gilchrest, Sharla Stanish, Tamra Culver, Lauren Nicholas Biddle Victoria Howerton Little, Kandace Goldman, Roy Torres, Biridiana Dowell, Sarah Payton Blisard Justin McBryde Miles, Audley Hopkins, Elaina Emerson, Jessica Jenna Calder Cole Morrow Milner, Patrick Liller, Kathryn Twelfth Grade Faber, Gregory Arnold, Haley Kylar Combs Morgan Nazario O’Rear, Taylor Magee, Elaina Ferrell-Raborn, James Barbosa, Evan Madeline McCulloch Keshlei Bridges Ortiz, Kelsey Matson, Kaitlin Fry, Cassie Boydstun, Brandi Richard-Charles Pannell Sabia Colby Oyler, Janson Meiman, Colton Galvan, Leopoldo Bradshaw, Magan Amber Schlessiger Ashley Combs Reed, Bailie Moffatt, Rebecca Haire, Lauren Burson, Jamie Dalton Westbrook Kyle King Schreiner, Tyndal Piatt, Rachel Heller, Blake Coe, Clorissa Sara Wilkerson Jacob Little Sebek, Jenna Pinkerton, Teresa Hernandez, Elizabeth Correa, Tyler Sarah Briehn Colby Medlin Smetana, Kasey Rangel, Abigail Hora, Lindsay Culin, Michael Joseph Drake Kaitlyn White Sniggs, Stephen Rex, Joseph Jimenez, Candy Gilchrest, Brittany Sarah Kelarek Darby Baker Spinks, Rachel Romfh, George Johnson, Taylor Hollas, Brandon Karen Keyes Ryan Bradley Suresh, Ryan Seaton, Hannah Jones, Caitlyn Ingalsbe, Larissa Rebecca Pirtle Christian Deal Van Winkle, Morgan Sellers, Victoria Kirchmeier, Kayla Jacobsen, Chelsea Christopher Seaton Keaton Fillip Warren, Paul Silva, Austin Leifester, Jarrod Noreli Gonzalez Wynne, Kathryn Sirois, Brenna Johnson, Tanner Martin, Sterling Third Grade McKaayla Hodge Smith, Cameron McCollough, Dixie McLaughlin, Marty Chase Basham Robin Kelly Intermediate School Svadlenak, Jacob McPherson, Shawna Mitchell, Alyssa Tori Laughland Taylor, Courtnie Myers, Tanner Katelyn Ewton onor oll Molyneaux, Ty Brandi Fillip Maria Perez-Enriquez AB H R Wolschleger, Mariah Permenter, Clinton Nix, Jonathan Tyler Fischer Mariah Arnold Pyzik, Edward Perez, Maria Fifth Grade ighth rade Quick, Stephen Grant Taylor Cecilia Cantu Armstrong, Sierra E G Rangel, Valeria Barbosa, Dylan 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Marburger Farrow, Alyssa Alpha, Joshua Caldwell, Joshua Manning, Chase Haire, Logan Malory Schattie Keaton Mims Marquez, Jeana Armenta, Victor Clark, Ryan Hopkins, Rebecca Arnold, Ashlee Cleveland, Walker ntermediate chool Norman, Josie Jackson, Logan Fourth Grade I S Patterson, Rebecca Belicek, Ashley Cloud, Robert Ashley Chaplin Joiner, Hadley Cabral, Cindy Davis, Jacob All A Honor Roll Sebek, Jaylee Kendall, Amelia Casey Daniell Warren, Lexis Cloud, Stephanie Dunnahoo, Cortney Rachel Evans Keys, Garrett Daniel, Jessica Ervi, Chelsea Fifth Grade West, Taylor Lavadia, Courtney Cameron Markham Cole, Clayton Farr, Reed Ferrell-Raborn, Justine Ellis Van Sickle ixth rade Marburger, Garret Finger, Brittany Floyd, Kyle Cortes, Robert S G Monk, Cody Katy Croftcheck Armas, Jessica Foster, Sarah Fry, Sheena Decker, Alicia Pinkerton, Rachel Scott Goldman Bailey, Todd Gilchrest, Stetson Gobin, Kelsey Franco, Elizabeth Pipes, Billi Michael McCullough Barrett, Samuel Hahn, Zakary Gonzalez, Maria 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Kristina Nguyen, Thai-Son Grace, William Para, Natasha Meritt, Jacob Second Grade Ortiz, Savannah Hoflund, Reece All A Honor Roll Payne, Caroline Messer, Brandi Dylan Schigut Price, Mason Kelarek, Hannah Perez, Maria Newman, Michael Allen Sirois Ray, Rachel Kelley, Madison Ninth Grade Quesinberry, Tiffany Poston, Crystal Sabrina Spakes Simmonds, Abigail Kyle, Thomas Cockrell, Taylor Roe, Audrey Powell, Justin Dakota Volk Spears, Kase Land, Ashley Cute, Ryan Saucedo, Hope Pruitt, Justin Jazmin Ortiz Svadlenak, James Manley, Andrew Heller, Brandon Simpson, Zoe Runyon, Mary Jacob Reeder Taylor, Paige Martin, James Kemp, Haley Timm, Marissa Schatte, Thomas Sidney Byler Tischler, Tyler Mattson, Megan Lincoln, Ashley Torres, Diana Sharum, Clayton Ryan Cary Tobar, Marqus McGregor, Eric Noonan, Elena Williams, Heather Shumate, Jessica David Fisher Van Winkle, Drew Monk, Amber Petro, Rebecca Smith, Samantha Kayla Mathias Walter, Sydney Moore, Sean Sierra, Jayni Tenth Grade Sotelo, Belem Ryan 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Salado 254/947-5852 Member FDIC Shopping Map Salado Village Guide Pages 6-7B Section B Salado Village Voice January 25, 2007 12 Pages Shopping, Dining, Overnight, Events Chamber Music concert opens Beethoven Fest A music festival hon- lighting the Piano Music of oring the birth date of Beethoven, as performed the great composer Lud- by the International Piano wig van Beethoven will Duo, Krassimira Jordan be held Feb. 2 and 3 in and Wolfgang Watzinger. Salado. Music in Salado, Admission for this per- founded by Drs. John and formance is also $20 for Kim Van Cura, is spon- adults and $5 for students, soring the event. although special ticket Opening the festival pricing for anyone wish- will be a concert featuring to attend both concerts ing the Chamber Music is set at $30. Tickets may of Beethoven, to be held 7 be available at the door, p.m. Feb. 2 at the Salado but seating is limited. Silver Spur Theater at 108 Advanced reservations Royal Street. The per- may be secured by mail- formance will include the ing checks to: Music in combined talents of Carol Salado, TX Inc., PO Box Meyer Willingham, sopra- 1235, Salado, TX 76571. no; Robin Roewe, tenor; Along with payment, indi- John Van Cura, baritone; cate which showings you Kim Van Cura, piano; Eka wish to attend. Gogichashvili, violin; and Concluding the festival Gary Hardie, cello. will be a Feb. 3 Luncheon Admission is set at $20 and Lecture presented by Music in Salado’s upcoming Beethoven Festival will include the talents of Soprano Carol Meyer Willingham for adults,and $5 for stu- Dr. Robin Wallace, Pro- (left) and Drs. John and Kim Van Cura, among many others. dents. fessor of Musicology, and Next up in the festival internationally renowned luncheon and lecture will be held in the home of Dr. ery. Cost for this event sent to the address listed will be a concert high- Beethoven specialist. The begin at noon, and will and Mrs. John Montgom- is $20. Payment may be above. Salado Legends auditions set for Feb. 3 & 4 Auditions for the 2007 ends, written by Salado accompaniment. Actors graduating in May of 2007 season of the outdoor mu- playwright Jackie Mills will give cold readings or high school students tak- sical drama, Salado Leg- and directed by Donnie from a furnished Salado ing college courses. Total ends, will be conducted Williams. Legends script. Dancers 2007 scholarship funds 3 p.m. Feb. 3 and 4 at In addition, Salado need only list their experi- available are over $10,000, Tablerock Amphitheater’s Legends is the only ence. determined by the Direc- indoor stage, located at outdoor musical-drama Rehearsals begin June tor according to need and 409 Royal Street. in Texas chosen by the 11, weekday evenings service. Tablerock is a Salado Legends re- Library of Congress to from 7-9:30 p.m. Perfor- volunteer theater, offering quires singers, actors, serve as a record of life in mances are scheduled for no compensation for cast dancers and crew of all America at the end of the July 21, 28 and Aug. 4. or crew. ages. Last year’s cast, 19th century. Scholarships are avail- For more information crew and workers con- Singers should bring tape able for college students call Tablerock Amphithe- sisted of over 180 people and tape player for their and high school students ater at 947-9205. ranging in age from six Salado Legends features parts for over 180 cast and months to 85 years. Twen- crew. ty-eight families used Salado Legends’ rehears- History, legend and the stage in the epic mu- als and performances as a memories are brought to sical-drama, Salado Leg- family project.

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Style Shows • Concerts Program will be given by Shannon Ashe. 601 North Main Street February 26 In Salado Masonic (254) 947-8300 Historic Lodge #296 meeting, 7:30 p.m. in the Lodge Salado XäxÇà fÑÉÇáÉÜá (254) 947-4663 Social Hour: Centraland Title Company, Compass Right Next Door To Bank, First Community Title, Hilton Garden Inn, Joe Custom Menus Available Read State Farm, Leigh’s Necessities/Village Pharmacy, www.johnnyssteaksandbbq.com Mill Creek Golf Course, Monteith Abstract, Prellop Fine Art Gallery, Prudential Synergy Realtors, Raney & Asso- ciates, Strawberry Patch of Salado, Toyota of Killeen and The Event Center at Willingham Dentistry. 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Page 4B, salado Village Voice, January 25, 2007 Calendar of Events From Page 3B choose from 15, 27, 57, director, 254-947-5465 or Street. Lodge #296 meeting, A Sewing Basket 70, 85 and 102 mile rides. www.fbcsalado.org. May 5 7:30 p.m. in the Lodge All rides begin on the April 10 Salado United Meth- Building on Church w w 100% Cotton Fabrics Quilting Salado school grounds. Salado Garden Club odist Church Women’s Street. w Notions w Classes Registration is $25 if meeting, 10 a.m. at the Ministry Second Annual June 9 pre-registered. Camping Salado Presbyterian Fundraiser, “Celebra- Annual Salado (254) 947-5423 • 1-877-244-0450 and showers available. Church. Group will tion 2007: Texas not Reunion, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 www.thesewingbasket.com Info: Kevin Reichert, 254- discuss final planning for Tuscany,” 7-10 p.m. at p.m. at the Salado Inter- [email protected] 534-3122 or visit www. Garden Tour. All garden- Jack’s Barn. mediate School Commons 560 N. Main St saladospokes.com. ers welcome. May 12-13 area. Reunion is open to (Located in the Stagestop Shopping Center) pril April 17 Annual Salado Yard Salado alumni, as well Salado, TX 76571 A 2 Salado Masonic Teacup Tuesday meet- and Garden Tour, as the general public. A Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30, Sun 12-4:30 p.m. Lodge #296 meeting, ing, 9:30 a.m. in the Fel- sponsored by the Salado lunch will be served. Info: 7:30 p.m. in the Lodge lowship Hall of the First Garden Club. More info 254-939-3187 or 254-947- Building on Church Baptist Church. Program: TBA. 5783. Street. Decorating with Jill Ship- May 24 June 12 April 6 man, interior designer Salado High School Salado Garden Club Salado ISD bad and owner of Stonecreek Class of 2006-07 com- meeting, 10 a.m. at the weather make up day. Settlement bed and break- mencement ceremony, Salado Presbyterian Etrulia’s Schools will be in session. fast. Public is welcome. at the Mayborn Center on Church. All gardeners “A Fine Resale Shop” April 6-8 April 27 the campus of the Uni- invited. 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Salado Cleaners 254/947-7299 $ Center and Retreat 254/947-5933 $ 61. SALADO CIVIC SQUARE 40. Family Dentistry 254/947-5242 P & Architectural Salvage 254/947-5933 S 99. Trimmings 254/947-9475 its place on this map and on the web 19. Old Salado Springs Joe Read State Farm Agency 254/947-3599 $ Dr. Douglas B. Willingham 100. Village Realty 254/947-0342 $ Guest Lodging 254/947-5933 L Properties by Larry Sands 254/947-5580 $ with a weekly ad for just $10. 42. Mud Pies Pottery 254/947-0281 S 79. Presbyterian Church of Salado 254/947-8106 C 101. Holiday Inn Express 254/947-4004 L 20. Springhouse Antiques 254-947-0747 S Uncommon Grounds Cafe 254/947-3354 D 102. Robertson’s Hams Call Salado Village Voice 22. Salado Silver Spur Theatre 254/947-3456 E 44. Salado Haus 254/947-1868 S 81. Salado Sawmill 254/947-0137 S and The Choppin’ Block 254/947-5562 S at 254/947-5321. Page 8B, salado Village Voice, January 25, 2007 Oliver! to be staged at Palace Theatre The Palace Theatre in such a show. Through seating. A limited number Avenue, a half-block off Georgetown will host a the Dickens story line, of reserved seats are avail- the Square. Tickets may six-weekend run of a live it engages the audience able for each performance, be purchased on-line at production of the musical with its pathos and drama, at ticket price plus $5 per www.thegeorgetownpal- Robertson's Hams Oliver! beginning Feb. while delighting with the seat, purchased in advance ace.org or by calling (512) & 2. Lionel Bart wrote the musical numbers. “Food, (not available at the door). 869-7469. Visa, Master book, music, and lyrics Glorious Food,” I’d Do The Palace office is open Card, and Discover Card “Smoked” Meats & Beef Jerky for this stage play based Anything,” “Where is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. are accepted both on-line • Country Sausages • Bacon on the Charles Dickens’ Love?,” “Consider Your- The Palace Theatre is and by telephone. novel, Oliver Twist. The self,” “As Long as He located at 810 South Austin • Sugar Cured Hams musical is directed by Needs Me,” “Who Will • Delicious Sandwiches Mary Ellen Butler. Buy?,” and “Reviewing ABWA meets Feb. 1 at Stagecoach Nothing works on the the Situation” are consid- The Chisholm Trail Speech/Language Pa- (254) 947-5562 I-35, Exit 285 Salado stage like a well-crafted ered musical theatre clas- Chapter of the American thologist, Carol and her tale, and Oliver! is just sics. Business Women’s Asso- husband have traveled Show dates are the ciation (ABWA) will meet extensively, with trips to weekends of February 2- 6:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Stage- Europe, England, Austra- 4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25 and coach Inn. lia/New Zealand, Greece, e e e March 2-4, 9-11. Friday Carol Walls will pres- Egypt, Israel and China. and Saturday shows are at ent a program and slide They now reside in Salado, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows show on her recent trip where she is involved in Free Karaoke are at 2 p.m. to Africa. Her Oct. 2006 community affairs. Ticket prices are $18 trip included time in Ke- Women interested in e at Old Mill Pizza general admission; $16 nya and Tanzania to view ABWA are invited to at- seniors (55-plus); and $7 wildlife and learn of Afri- tend. Call Debra Caldwell 213 Mill Creek Dr. #200 1st and 3rd students and children. The can life. at 947-0647 for further in- Salado, TX 76571 Palace seats 295, with open Having retired as a formation. Dine in • Carry Out e Friday ee & Delivery aster lan From Page 5B 947-0700 of the month. M P you increase your meta- cardiovascular/aerobic ac- all-inclusive list of stress- bolic activity, but you will tivity a week. If we par- ors that are relatively new also develop a new phyi- take in more than three to our culture: television, sique, including improved hours a week we will cer- computers, i-pods, video posture. tainly experience a real games, automobiles, en- The Original Aromatherapy • Cardio has its place: law: the Law of Dimin- tertainment centers, air- Immerse yourself in a very “scent-ual” experience Know this: Strength train- ishing Returns! plane flights, telephones, with a delicious cup of gourmet coffee! Choose from ing improves our cardio- 3. Focus on proper cell phones, alarm clocks, custom coffee blends, cappuccino or espresso. Com- vascular conditioning! 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Serving Salado405 N. Main St. since 1996 Salado, TX (254)368.1928 Page 12B salado Village Voice, January 25, 2007 Pat McCormick is no longer a recluse Pat McCormick is the her career. After her last She rented a place at just asked them one ques- lady bullfighter whose bullfight in 1962, Pat Pebble Beach for several tion: ‘did you ever fight sensational ability in the went into seclusion, sel- years, living a quiet life, by bulls?’ bull ring during the ‘50s dom mentioning her fame. then moved to Midland. I talked to bullfight- and ‘60s grabbed head- She went to California Pat would have contin- ers all up and down the lines and magazine covers to work for a bullfighting ued living her quiet life Tumbleweed border and finally made all over the US, Mexico, magazine, which folded had it not been for a gun contact with a bullfight- Spain and South America. within two months after shop owner in Del Rio Smith ing club in Los Angeles she was hired. She went named Gary Humphreys. and got Pat’s phone num- She was on the TV Show, tion. One of the nurses with her is a story in itself. back to her home in Big “It goes way back to when I ber and address in Pebble “What’s My Line” and ap- was a friend of my mother “In 2004 we were plan- Spring for a while, then was about nine years old,” Beach. I called her and peared on “This is Your and she brought Pat to our ning a reunion for my high returned to California to says Gary. “When she the phone had been dis- Life” as part of a tribute house one day. My dad school class, the class study art and work as a got gored in Acuna they connected. I called the to screen actor Gilbert Ro- had some fighting roosters of 1964. We went to La secretary and reception- brought her to Del Rio for club back and they found land. A book, Lady Bull- and Pat and I went out and Macarena, a restaurant in fighter, was written about ist at an art school. treatment and recupera- a change of address: Mid- looked at them. That was Acuna, because we were land, Texas. I picked up the only time I saw her un- planning to have part of the phone and called her.” til a couple of years ago.” our reunion over there. I Gary convinced Pat to Pat became a house- saw a picture of Patricia move to Del Rio where hold name in Del Rio. McCormick on the wall she is making speeches, Gary says you can walk and just kind of got to won- giving autographs, serv- out on the streets today dering where she might ing as the guest of honor and find people who re- be. I spent the next six at various events and do- member her. He put a months searching for her ing art shows. She has link to her on his website on the internet and tele- been the subject of several (humphreysgunshop.com) phone. I must have made newspaper articles. 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$23,500: 307 E. Post Oak, Rogers. $216,000: 1425 Bishop Dr., Salado. $234,900: 104 Chelsea Circle, $244,500: 3416 Chisholm Trail, Great location near school. Perfect Mill Creek home with 2 master bed- Salado. Texas Stone home with metal Salado. Great floor plan. Private for rental property. This mobile home rooms & amazing view of the golf roof. Featuring 2 living areas, plus wing with 4th BR & 3rd BA are handi- is in very good shape. course. study or formal dining. Den has cor- cap accessible. ner rock fireplace.

$247,500: 1236 Crystal Springs, $274,900: 6082 FM 2484, Salado. $289,900: 117 Salado Creek Place, $334,900: 818 Hillcrest Dr., Salado. Salado. 3 BR, 2 BA on 4.34 acres in Rock home on almost 5 acres nestled Salado. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, game room, Early Texas architecture design. Hidden Springs. Heavily wooded. among oak trees. 2 car carport with hardwood floors. Great location. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 bonus rooms, granite storage and office. countertops.

$335,000: 206 Royal View, Salado. $369,900: 608 Whispering Oaks, $389,000: 21810 E. FM 487, Bartlett. $430,000: 14151 Settlements Rd., Great views from the back covered Salado. 4 BR, 3.5 BA, two living, Beautiful well-built home on over Salado. Spacious 5 BR home with hot porch of this new construction. Sitting two dining, with additional bonus 18 acres with workshop & tractor tub and in ground pool, on 5 acres. area in Master bedroom. room. Beautiful in-ground pool. shop.

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For information about purchasing a lot or building your dream home call: Chris Alexander, Builder 254-947-5369 Eagle Rock Ranch Estates Exclusive Country Living 254-702-6959 O Wooded Estate Lots 2.5 to 3.5 Acres [email protected] O Underground Electric O 3 Miles West of I-35 on FM 2843 O 5 Minutes from Downtown Salado 1213 Indian Trail Just remodeled & Ready for This lovely Salado Landmark can be your new Occupancy!! NEW wood floors, FRESH interior O Business address!! The historic Vickrey House at Quality Restrictions paint thru-out. STYLISH ceramic floors & appliances O 402 North Main Street, presently home of Seasons Salado Schools in kitchen!! Tremendous big TREES & privacy fenced of Salado, with 150’ frontage on Main and Church yard. Reduced $219,900. Street, is NOW available for your retail shop, tea Award-winning builder for room, or gallery. Call us for a professional after- Builder’s Choice hours viewing. Best Kitchen Best Bath For more information on these or more of our STAR Best Interior Decor properties, please call us or visit our web site. Best Craftsmanship (254) 947-5580 www.saladoproperties.com Waitstaff needed. Apply deck, screened porch off in this townhome within January 25, 2007 salado Village Voice, Page 3C MBR, completely sprinkled. in person at Johnny’s walking distance to the New Elegant Estate detailed woodwork. Gran- Located on quiet cul-d-sac Game room upstairs with Barbecue at 301 Thomas Pro Shop and the swim- 4/3/3+ on 3 tree-covered ite countertops, SS ap- overlooking Mill Creek golf great granite countertops & Arnold 947-4663 ming pool. 2,522 s.f. 3/3 acres. Inviting entrance, pliances, large live oaks, course. Many more ex- storage. Zoned a/c, circu- 10/5tfnb with an office, a sun room high ceilings, crown mold- decks, large game room. tras. For info and showing lating loop hot water heater, and a flex room Outstand- ing, beautiful kitchen with $274,800. Call Salado Re- call George Dentry - Pru- tornado shelter, solar shield Roy T’s Bakery ing value at $149,800. Call stainless steel appliances alty/Rita Oden 718-7956 immediately hiring bakers, dential Synergy Realtors Salado Realty Rita Oden and granite counter tops, in attic, beautiful yard. @ 254-718-6447. $289,900. Century 21 Bill cashiers, baristas. Apply 718-7956 large fireplace, 3+ car Definitely Salado! Highly 11/23tfnb Bartlett 947-5050 in person at 100 N. Church garage and much more. sought-after location, 0104tfnf Salado or call 254-947- Wooded lot on the Mill $399,000. Call First Texas great curb appeal, large 7181 Creek Golf Course. 3 Brokerage 947-5577 trees with wet weather One acre golf lot with 8/24tfnb BR and an office, formals, 0202F creek. 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 2400 sq ft. custom home. hardwood floors, 2 fire- dining. Beautiful wood Private, wooded, can be Classifieds Now Hiring. Tues-Friday places, 2 car plus golf cart Separate office/studio. floors in all bedrooms, rock divided $325,000 512- 9:30-2:30 Old Mill Pizza garage, workshop. On Old Chicago brick show- fireplace flanked by built-ins, continue on page 4C 554-4987 947-0700 cul-de-sac $385,800. Call case home with extensive granite in kitchen & utility. tfnb 11/2tfnb Salado Realty Rita Oden 718-7956 Homes For Sale New listing! Easy living For sale by owner - Bartlett, older house nice large lot. $38,000. Ready to move in. Call Victor for Real Estate appt. 512-818-3822 For Sale by Owner - Consulting Bartlett, 100 year old Have questions or problems regarding real estate? house, 2 story, 12 ft. ceil- ANNA LOU RANEY MIKE BOWLES ings, hardwood floors. Broker/Realtor Realtor Very Sound. Corner lot. 254-913-1215 254-913-0469 $79,000. Call Victor for appt. 512-818-3822 For sale by owner - Bartlett 2 nice large lots. Choice Commercial Prop- Water, sewer, electric- erty in the heart of Sala- ity and gas. $17,500 and do’s historic district. Three $19,500 Call Victor 512- buildings with net rentable space of 5,592 square feet. 818-3822 The site is .63 acres at the Will sell all above, ap- corner of Thomas Arnold proximately 1 plus acre for and Church Street. Easy access to I-35 and Salado’s $149,000 or reasonable of- Main Street. $575,000. fer Call Victor at 512-818- 3822 Bill Bartlett 12/21tfnb This experience may be of help to you • State Certified Real Estate Appraiser • Accredited Land Consultant Gorgeous executive 3300+ sq ft custom • Subdivision Developer SOLD home in Mill Creek. This • Residential Home Builder stunner has it all: 4 BR, 3.5 • Graduate Real Estate Institute Ba, 3+ Car garage. Cen- • 30 years real estate brokerage 5055 Elm Grove Rd. 1910 Old Mill Rd. #4 Great buy, price reduced! Beauti- Rare opportunity to own a townhouse tral vac, intercom system, ful 30.03 acre Belton property that with views of golf course and Salado Creek. Close to pro shop, this beauti- Salado borders the Lampasas River. Huge 2 heat/air systems, pool, 254/947-5050 ful home has a formal dining room and hybrid and native pecan trees. Well- large living area with gorgeous hard- maintained home with large living wood floors, a wood burning fireplace H H H H H H H H room, dining room with hardwoods, and lots of windows. There are three den, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. bedrooms and 2-1/2 BAs, kitchen with Amenities include greenhouse, hay granite countertops, new appliances LONE STAR GRADING barn, equip shed, 6 traps and decks. and tile floor, plus a two-car garage. You will love this one. Must see! $595,000. Reduced $245,000. H & MATERIALS H

COMMERCIAL H RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL Contract EXCAVATION • GRADING • SITE PREPARATION Pending YARDS • LOT CLEARING • PADS • ROADS DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS 2014 Old Mill Road 515 Indian Trail ALL TYPES DIRT WORK • MATERIALS & HAULING Fabulous lot with many trees and a Gorgeous stone home, landscaped bluff overlooking Salado Creek. The with two-tiered pond in backyard. lot abuts the golf course, Mill Creek Large rooms throughout. Two great ***FREE ESTIMATES*** One, hole one, across from the Mill rooms, two fireplaces, plus separate Creek Golf Course Pro Shop. Bring formals, library. Four bedrooms and your creative ideas for this unusual unbelievable storage. Approximate- (254) 947-0149 or (254) 933-7900 building site. $29,000. ly 5,000 sq. ft. $499,000. H HH H H H H H H H 3310 Meadow Oaks, Temple Me- ticulously renovated, this home offers an open floor plan with french doors leading to back patio ,3 nice size bedrooms ,2 full Custom Countertops baths, living room that opens to study/ den area and a 2 car garage. Beautiful kitchen with silestone countertops, new Natural Granite, Silestone, cabinets ,tile floors and unique lighting. Zodiac, Corian and more! Updated to today’s living style. $130,000. Mill Creek Homesites Free Estimates! Premier Half-Acre Lots in restricted Mill Creek Golf Course subdivision. Underground utilities, ready for 254.947.8349 homes with only 2,000 sq. ft minimum. 8398 South, IH 35 Page 4C, salado Village Voice, January 25, 2007 Wonderful neighbor- acres with deer, turkey hood close to downtown and post oaks. 30 x 24 Visit www.saladovillagevoice.com Salado. 4 BR, 2 living, 2 insulated workshop, 18 x dining, 2.5 BA. Master 40 tractor shop. Yard is bedroom downstairs with landscaped with sprinkler three bedrooms upstairs. system. If you are looking Open kitchen, breakfast, for a very private top of the living areas. Formal dining line home, this is the one. with separate breakfast Too many improvements to room. $299,000. Century list. $389,000. Century 21 21 Bill Bartlett 947-5050 Bill Bartlett 947-5050 0104tfnf .0104tfnf

Rita Oden Dorothy Collier Eight foot porches span New home in Mill Creek front & rear living areas. Springs. Custom crafts- 14 acres, all woods, deer, secluded, Milam- 254-718-7956 (254) 415-5592 All windows are double manship seen through- Bell county line. 18.5 acres, Davilla, 3 BR Larry Lilly Home. Every Rita Brown and Dorothy Collier announce the opening paned & energy efficient. out this 3 BR/2 BA/2 car amenity, shop, beautiful trees. $389,000 of Salado Realty. “We are in the bright yellow house 3 BR, 2.5 BA, den, living garage home. Spacious 20 acres on Blackberry Rd., across from Mill at 301 N. Main Street in Salado. Please stop by our room, dining room, pantry, kitchen with Granite coun- Creek Golf Course, near Salado. “home” office anytime.” You can reach Salado Realty utility room, two bonus ters. Take the virtual tour at 25 acres on FM 2115, South of Salado, Seasonal at 254-947-9700 rooms. Sound proof www.salado.net. Priced at creek, community water available master bedroom. Nine $259,900. Call First Texas 40 acres on FM 487 east of Bartlett, some foot ceilings throughout Brokerage, (254) 947-5577 woods, good frontage, water available, will first floor with grand ceil- divide. ings in den. Large kitchen Golf Course Living in 53 acres on I35 in Belton, all utilities, excellent Belton Glass • Table and Desktops with granite countertops, Mill Creek! 4/2.5/2 home location, good road frontage • Bath Enclosures 64 acres, NE loop 363 Temple, woods, creek, lots of working space. has granite counter tops, • Mirrors owner finance, very scenic and well located, Dual level deck. Home hardwood floors and high • Replacement Windows $3,950 per acre $ is located on two lots with ceilings. This is a must-see • Auto-Truck Glass 139 75 acres south of Salado, good road frontage, an adjacent lot available. home. $269,900. Call First • We work with Contractors lovely views $334,900. Century 21 Bill Texas Brokerage at 254- 94 acres all coastal grass, good fences, pond, 939-1301 Est. Bartlett 947-5050 947-5577 Academy schools. $2,495 ac. 617 Waco Road • Belton, TX 1974 105 acres, excellent location, ponds, water Beautiful Larry Lilly Classifieds continue meter, beautiful terrain, near Salado. built home, on over 18 on age 130 acres between Holland-Salado, coastal P 5C grass, pond, road two sides, well priced. Jody’s Tree 151 acres, great view, some trees, south of B&K Small Engine Repair Salado, two sides road frontage. Service 5571 W. Hwy 190 Belton, TX 76513 215 acres on I35 near Salado, road three sides, Maintains the safety and beauty of (G. Wilson & West Hwy 190) good elevation, excellent location, unlimited pos- your majestic trees with proper pruning techniques using sibilites. sterilized blades. (254) 933-7557 Paul @ (254) 721-8778 254-773-2174 Bill @ (254) 947-5050 Lawn mowers (all sizes), cell: 254-624-8470 Over 15 Years Trimmers, Edgers, www.C21bb.com [email protected] Experience Chain-Saws, Generators, Golf Carts & more W. J. Martone Prompt Professional Service CBS Construction 512-746-2172 Most all makes and models Double J Johnnie R. Martone 512-635-4064 Pick-up and delivery available Septic tanks Better Business Bureau Member Tree No Job too Small Visa, MasterCard, and Discovery ac House pads ServiceFree estimates Driveways LOT CLEARING Horse property 4/3 with Barn, ACREAGE MOWING CHIPPING/MULCHING Storage and Arena nestled on 30 Lot clearing TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL LICENSED SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION acres with scattered oaks. Home Rock Breaking TRACTOR WORK 24 HR EMERGENCY CALL has Pool, Hot Tub and Pipe Fencing. Top Soil Call for appointment Dorothy Collier, Broker Chet Sutton, owner-operator (254) 415-5592 Collier Country Realty 254 Cell 718-1752 www.colliercountryrealty.com • Climate Control • Wide Driveways • 5x10 - 10x30 • Well Lighted • 24 Hour Code Entry KILLEEN • Camera Surveillance PROPANE 939-6640 Doctor Don’s & HARDWARE, INC. 580 W. Loop 121 Belton, TX 76513 Fertilization

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30 ACRES 7 stall Barn, Work- 3,152 SF HOME with 5 BRS, New Listing! The Mill Creek New Listing! Are you ready New Listing! Quiet cul-de-sac shop, 4 Bedroom 3 Bath home with 3 BAs on 1.35 wooded acres. logo tree house. A fantastic huge live for a redecorating project? A nice location with two year old brick home. a pool and hot tub and many custom Excellent location near Sulphur oak in the front yard of this 3/2/2 with home on a wooded lot in Mill Creek in Pretty windows and large family features. Located in the Salado Wells. Corner Jacuzzi tub, formals large deck in the wooded back yard. need of updating. 3/2/2 with golf cart room. 2.29 Acre lot with 3/2/2 with European style guest bath, large mas- covered back porch. Family room open School District. $924,000 and family room. $295,800. garage and workshop. Great price at ter bath, vaulted ceilings. $219,800 $175,800 to the dining and kitchen. $237,800

LAND & INVESTMENTS Twenty 10X20 Storage Units, $98,800. 10.7 ACRES corner of FM 2843 and Cedar Valley, $126,800. 0.93 Acre Commercial lot on Center Circle, $76,800. Mill Creek lot, great buy at $24,800. Rita Oden 0.76 Golf Course lot, only $49,800. THE Salado Specialist 254-718-7956 2 acres Hidden Springs $24,800

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Red & White Greenery Name:______1-800-930-4707 Address:______For all your landscape needs Commercial or Residential City:______State:______• Complete lawn maintenance Zip:______Phone:______• Tree trimming & Removal • Plant and planter bed maintenance Ad:______• Stump removal ______•Acreage Mowing • Landscape Design & Installation ______Fully Insured ______Free Estimates yard, $1200/mo.; $900/SD Salado warehouse space January 25, 2007, salado Village Voice, Page 7C Roof leaks can for rent Secure 22x40’ with Village Realty 947-0342 be tricky tall ceiling, sturdy shelving 11/30tfnf and two 8’doors $240 mo. 947-5502 or 721-1807 2400 SF on 1.14 acres in Salado Springs. Only By Samantha Mazzotta 12/7tfnb $1200 mo. Rita Oden, Q: I have an attached For Rent: Cute home on Salado Realty 718-7956 garage with a flat roof. Prairie Lane, Salado ISD, 10/19tfnb The area between the roof 3BR 2BA, fenced back and the wall and chimney area of my house has Exceptional 4-bedroom split 4 bedroom 3.5 baths floorplan with great location, open on 2 gorgeous tree-filled acres. been leaking. I put roof- living/dining, breakfast room, large Living with picture windows over- ing cement along the joint laundry with sink, all on over 1/2 looking huge deck out back for en- between the roof and acre with bonus sunroom. Great tertaining, large kitchen w/granite, the wall, with no results. home to start the new year in. tons of woodwork. $345,000. $234,400. Call Suzanne 254-721-3605 The flashing around the Call Suzanne @ 254-721-3605 chimney appears deterio- rated. What is a possible Come build your home in the country. solution? -- Muti S., via e- Salado 25-40 acres planted in coastal, mail hardwood trees, wonderful homesite. A: Have the flashing $3,800 per acre. around your chimney re- paired and sealed, and ask 13.25 acres and 96 Doublewide Mo- the professional about im- bile, Unrestricted, Salado Schools, proving the seal (perhaps Water and Electric for 2nd Mobile and adding flashing) to the Large lots with views available in water, septic and electric for a third. or joint between the garage Highland Estates near Belton schools and live in DW and build your own home. roof and the house wall. just 5 minutes from the lake Nice homes in area. Possible owner A leak around the Call Cindy at 254-760-2387. finance. $164,500. Call Peggy chimney could be the cause of the water leaking around the wall/roof joint -- water could be running along a joist or down the Peggy Bush - Owner/Agent wall frame, only appear- Gold Team 254-624-4070 ing at a lower point, where Suzanne Payne - Owner/Agent it has a chance to pool and 254-721-3605 soak through the drywall. Cindy Humphries -Agent While the contractor 254-760-2387 is there, a complete check of your roof, flashing and gutter system should be performed. k you have found. Send questions or 947-4011 home-repair tips to home- 254 541-7448 [email protected]. Call Larry Dolly for a confidential interview

YOU DO NOT ALWAYS HAVE TO PAY 6% OR 7% TO SELL YOUR HOME! OUR FEES ARE TRULY NEGOTIABLE. CALL BEFORE YOU LIST YOUR HOME AND WE WILL PROVIDE A FREE MARKET ANALYSIS AND SHOW YOU HOW YOU CAN SAVE THOUSANDS WHEN YOU SELL. WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION Annual Membership Meeting 6:30 p.m. January 25 Upstairs at the Salado Civic Center Agenda Fletcher Rhodes Call meeting to order, welcome members and intro- duce board members. James Tuck Present minutes of the 2006 Annual Meeting for approval Bruce Bolick Treasurer’s report and adoption of the 2006-2007 budget. Review Audited Financials for 2005 - 2006. Ricky Preston Report on system statue Discuss and take action on proposed rate increase John Winkler Update on current and future projects and cost Fletcher Rhodes Nomination and Election of Directors Directors’ terms expiring: -Bruce Bolick -J.S.Miguel -Bill Heath Proposed nominations: -Bruce Bolick -J.S.Miguel -Bill Heath

Copies of the Audited Financials, 2006 minutes and the 2006- 2007 Budget are available to the public at the SWSC Cor- porate Office, 410 Salado Plaza Drive, Salado, TX 76571. Page 8C, salado Village Voice, January 25, 2007

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Extra large bedrooms, 2 fire- include central vac and intercom systems, Home includes 3 living areas with both Nearly 50 acres on Hwy 95 and CR 355. Excellent places, sun room, game room, large cov- hardwood floors, spacious master suite, formal and informal dining. Nearly 4000 sq location for development. Level to rolling highly wood beams, stone pillars, granite coun- ft. Priced at $299,900 ered porches and patios, etc. Priced at productive Black land. $174,300 $297,500. Call for more info. ters, indoor, outdoor fireplaces. $539,900. 33.2 acres Great Home site. Southeast of Salado on FM 2115. $182,600 Beautiful 40 acre Hill Country Ranch with road frontage, live oak, cedar, artesian spring, barn, cabin, elevation, building sites, and wildlife. On FM 2843. $328,000 Virtual Tour! Virtual Tour! 62 rolling acres. Beautiful home site with outstanding view. Large oaks on property. Perfect Under for a horse farm. Just west of Salado off of 2843. Entrance to property is through Eagle Rock. Contract $500,000 44 acres off of Firefly Road between Salado and Florence. Great Trees. Will Divide. $5,000/acre. Over 100 Acres Open and spacious! Great location in Mill New Austin Stone Home located just west of Salado in Salado school district. This 3 Beautiful home on over 40 acres with 100+ acre ranch. The perfect weekend retreat Creek. Features marble and pergo flooring, or horse operation. Rolling ranch land includes BR/2BA/2GA is convenient to Harker Heights horse barn. Gorgeous in ground swimming nice master suite, fenced backyard with stock tank, creek and hay barn. $499,000 and Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Energy Star rat- pool with rock waterfall. Covered patio with covered patio. 3 BR/2BA/2GA Priced at outdoor rock fireplace. $649,900. 147 acres east of Academy on Reeds Lake Road. $174,900. ing! Priced at $199,900. Beautiful rolling hill country with outstanding coastal. Property has draw running through middle with 3 small tanks with excellent opportunity to enlarge. Possible gravel reserve as well. $3,450 per acre. Beautiful Hill Country land with mix of Live Oak, Virtual Tour Virtual Tour! Pecan, Elm, and some cedar. Live creek, Artesian spring, two stock tanks, elevation with beautiful views and building sites. Caves, rock quarry, good grass for horses or livestock, wildlife, might divide, possible owner financing, on paved road with easy access to surrounding cities. 102 acres on FM 2843. $765,000. Outstanding view from this one of a Commercial kind Texas Design Estate. Stainless Steel Granite Countertops and open floor plan 62 Acres: Beautiful homesite with out- 30 acres fronting IH 35, 1 mile south of Stage- Kitchen Aid Appliances, Granite Counters make this new Texas ranch style a must see. standing view. Large live oaks on part of coach Inn. Throughout, & Much More!!! 5BR/3.5BA This 3 BR/2BA/2GA is minutes away Hark- property. Perfect for a horse farm. Just Jackson’s Smokehouse Restaurant, building land $424,900. er Heights and Stillhouse Lake, but still in west of Salado off of FM 2843. Property and equipment, excellent location. Great busi- Salado ISD. Energy Star rating. $209,900. joins Eagle Rock Ranch. $500,000. ness opportunity. Holland. $58,000.

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