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Vol. XXVII, Number 15 Thursday, August 5, 2004 254/947-5321 fax 254/947-9479 email: [email protected] Topic will be annexation Village hosts town hall meeting Aug. 21 The Village of Salado by the Belton city council will host a town hall meet- to study annexation of ing 6:30 p.m. Aug.21 at the property on Amity East Salado Civic Center. and West have led area The meeting will residents to begin making provide a venue for dis- requests to the Village of cussion of annexation. Salado to be annexed into Salado cannot annex at- the Salado ETJ. will, as opposed to cities Village attorney Alan such as Belton, Temple Bojorquez and aldermen and Killeen, all of which will be on-hand to discuss have extra territorial juris- voluntary annexation. dictions within the Salado Maps showing the ETJs school district. of Bell cities will also be Recent announcements on view at the meeting.

Salado thanks 1-4 Aviation Shown on this page are scenes from the Salado Day in honor of the 1-4 Aviation Regiment of the 1st Infantry Division July 30. Several hundred sol- diers and their families converged on Salado for Bright colors define artist George Boutwell’s water- the afternoon and eve- color paintings. ning. Clockwise, from top: Children enjoyed a pet- ting zoo in Pace Park, skipping rocks in Salado Boutwell returns to Creek; Salado Methodist Church served up ice Art Aug. 7-8 cream; Salado Civic Texas artist George and will select 12 that Center served as the stag- Boutwell will return to are his favorites which ing area for the arrival Salado for his 35th con- will include Waco’s Health of the soldiers, greeted secutive year to show his Camp and Martin’s by local volunteers, and it watercolors. “Dirty’s” and Top was all about the family For the last 32 years Notch both of which are in as soldiers, spouses and Boutwell’s full time occu- Austin for the 2005 Cal- children were welcomed pation has been touring endar. At this point he has throughout the village. Texas showing his Art and finished 11 paintings. (PHOTOS BY CHRIS MCGREGOR & TIM FLEISCHER) looking for interesting Previous calendars have things to paint. included area landmarks Boutwell got inspired with such as the Georgetown the diversity of Texas when Square, the Bell County he was Art Director of Courthouse, the Coryell Texas Highways Magazine County Courthouse The from 1966 to 1972. He was Westphalia Store, The still working there when Church of the Visitation he had his first showing at Westphalia, Saint Paul at the Salado Art Fair. In and Blue Ridge Churches 1986 he got the Idea to near Marlin and the Rock produce a Texas Calendar Church Near Clifton. featuring his art work and This will be Boutwell’s publish it himself. 35th consecutive year to The calendar has show at the Salado Art become very popular Fair. Dates and hours for because it changes themes the Festival are 8 a.m.-5 every year and portrays a Aug. 7 p.m. and 8 a.m.- 4 different aspect of the State p.m. Aug. 8. of Texas. Boutwell’s Cal- Boutwell will bring a endar for 2005 will feature selection of his original Vintage Drive-In Restau- watercolors and prints of rants complete with Clas- his work to the show as sic Cars. well as copies of his previ- In his travels he has ous calendars. found over 30 of them that are still in business Page 2A, SALADO Village Voice, August 5, 2004 Democrats hold unusually “United” convention; Kerry-Edwards nominated; FORUMFORUM Battle for undecided voters underway Boston’s FleetCenter and the nearby Off the An Open Exchange of Ideas Commons are located in the heart of New England where our great revolution Record was brewed in 1773. It was also the site last week of what was a “revolu- by Ken Clapp tionary” meeting of “united” delegates to the 2004 National Democratic Convention The news-hounds spent all week tell- that ended with the unanimous nomina- ing the rest of us that Kerry had a high tion of Massachusetts Senator John Kerry hill to climb in order to “introduce” him- for President. self to a national audience. Between John Edwards, also a Senator but from he and his family and his “Band of another region - North Carolina, was Brothers,” that hill was surmounted elected Vice-President and the new team and the “mission was accomplished.” began at once their 89 day battle to unseat President George Bush who will, on Sep- TARGET: UNDECIDED VOTER tember 2, be nominated in New York to Democratic party officials consider run for reelection and another four years the convention an “outstanding success.” of uninterrupted Republican style con- They wanted the gathering to reach out trol. to the undecided and independent voter, The reason for categorizing the Demo- more than the parochial concerns of their cratic conclave as “revolutionary” is that multi-faceted special interest members this year’s group held a four day conver- and it appeared to do just that. With that gence of “oneness of mind and purpose” goal achieved, the Kerry-Edwards cam- rather than their normal “encounter” paign will now move relentlessly from type circus implosion created by a wide key state to key state seeking those who (and sometimes wild) variety of aims, are not pledged to either party’s candi- Dump Cheney? ambitions and demands. dates. The “New Democrats” worked together Republicans, who will meet on August without complaint; created a non-contro- 30 in New York, will be doing the same It’s not going to happen. But the media versial platform; kept “Bush bashing” to an thing after they nominate George Bush and the Democrats want it to happen, so absolute minimum; and presented speak- and Dick Cheney. Both parties know that it will be a topic of intense political con- Rich ers who circled their wagons (without res- with polls showing a statistically tied versation -- President Bush dumping Dick ervations) around Kerry and Edwards. race between Bush and Kerry, they must Cheney from his ticket. The Convention’s script was followed to attract the remaining 10 to 20 percent It’s not going to happen, because Bush Lowry the letter as directed by Kerry and the of voters who have yet to decide. For is loyal to a fault, and Cheney is, in nearly 5,000 delegates loyally (and qui- therein lies the road to success and the any case, popular and valued within the etly) marched along in lock-step. presidency. administration. As a White House aide be a sign of weakness and play as an Both sides would do well to stay clear says: “He’s smart and tough and trusted admission that their charges against him OLD TIMEY EXCITEMENT MISSED of negativity because that’s one thing that and discreet. At Madison Square Garden have been accurate. It would be the most Many of us who have watched conven- definitely causes uncommitted voters to during one of FDR’s conventions they important Democratic takedown since tions over the years were a tad wistful shy away from placing permanent mem- unfurled a banner that read, ‘We love you Robert Bork and Newt Gingrich, and the about what used to be an exciting qua- bership with either political parties. for the enemies you’ve made.’ That’s the Bush campaign knows it. “For years the drennial bloodletting with battles fought Such things as the tone of the cam- way we feel about Dick Cheney.” left’s strategy has been to go after effec- in the smoke-filled back rooms, and on the paign; the debates; a misstated fact or The frenzy over kicking Cheney over- tive conservatives on a personal basis,” convention floor, between various politi- unthinking comment; or some happen- board has been ignited by a stray comment a Bush campaign official says. “That’s cal leaders representing the divergent fac- ing thousands of miles away - could advocating it by former New York Sen. Al the modus operandi. The political game tions within the party. determine the winner this year, espe- D’Amato and a Newsweek poll showing is personal destruction.” Expecting the unexpected, was also cially since the race is dead-even and the the Bush ticket would be marginally more What of the substantive charges missing, with winners many times not independent vote relatively small. popular with someone besides Cheney in against Cheney? He kept the proceed- known until after hours of balloting. Also the No. 2 slot. ings of his energy task force secret in missed were the parades (complete with DNG FINDS ACORN If Bush dumped Cheney, any bounce order to establish an important point brass bands) that followed each nomi- he would get in the polls would dissipate about executive powers -- and won a nation. And remember the “plots” and We’ve all heard the old bromide that quickly since people would soon focus preliminary battle in the Supreme Court. “counter-plots” dredged up by the vari- even a “blind hog will eventually find an again on what they like and dislike about He was formerly chairman of Hallibur- ous state delegations? These were quickly acorn.” The truth of this came to light Bush himself. Bush would risk alienating ton. So what? Halliburton had the same uncovered by the media who rushed to be from an unlikely source last week when his base, which loves Cheney, and prompt- arrangement to provide emergency work first to spread the word to a vast radio-TV a senior member of the Salado Do-No- ing an intraparty bloodbath if he picked overseas with the Clinton administra- audience. Gooders Society suggested a great way the alternatives bandied about most often, tion. Cheney has been one of the stron- Those were the days of hoopla and fun; to force lawmakers in Congress to play John McCain or Colin Powell, both of gest hawks on Iraq. Thanks in part to sound and fury - all signifying very little better together. whom have more cachet with journalists his advocacy, in a historically and stra- and at times “nothing” (as per Macbeth), The DNGers (still meeting with alarm- than Republicans. tegically central country in the Middle but it was great theater and the suspense ing regularity at the Stagecoach Coffee If the Bush campaign considers Cheney East there is now a popular government many times was electrifying. Shop) were discussing the pratfalls so a liability, it is not acting that way. It is waging the fight against terror in almost characteristic of our political class in sending him to swing states that Bush lost exactly the same terms as Bush. Gosh. SPEECHIFYING EXCELLENT Congress. in 2000, including Pennsylvania, Michi- What a fool Dick Cheney is! There were some high moments during “What needs to be done,” said the gan, Iowa and Minnesota. The campaign For all these reasons and more, this 2004 Democratic convention, but the DNGer in question (whose name will be believes that Cheney can talk compel- the Bush team’s reaction to calls for one that probably struck the most memo- exposed on request) “is change the seat- lingly about the two most important issues Cheney’s scalp is a politer version of the rable chord, while creating a lump in the ing arrangement in both the House of in the campaign for both Bush’s base and vice president’s recent famous rebuke of throat, and tears to the eye, came when Representatives and Senate.” swing voters: the war on terror and the Sen. Pat Leahy -- buzz off. the 9-11 memorial was presented on open- The wise DNGer continued: “Make economy. RICH LOWRY IS EDITOR OF THE NATIONAL REVIEW. ing night. It concluded with house lights them sit side by side - one Demo, one Democrats are so eager to have Bush (C) 2004 BY KING FEATURES SYND., INC. dimmed and small penlights held high by GOPer, one Demo, one GOPer, and so on, ax Cheney because they know it would thousands of delegates - as a 16 year old back and forth from front row to the back violinist skillfully presented a haunting bench. That way they’d have to work Salado Village Voice is published every Thursday, 213 Mill Creek Dr, Suite #125, PO Box 587, rendition of “Amazing Grace.” together like ladies and gentlemen, or Salado, Texas 76571. 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All letters to the editor should be signed and have a phone top-flight and to the surprise of the 15,000 Now - how’s that for a grand idea? number and address for verification. The editor reserves the right to reject and/or edit any letter. media folks (who outnumbered delegates Well done - good and faithful Do-No- Letters should address issues, not personalities and should be concise and constructive in approach. three to one), John Kerry did, (what fol- Letters should be limited to 300 words. Gooders. Who said these curmudgeons low-up polls showed), an “outstanding” were on a perpetual sit-down strike Tim Fleischer, Editor-in-Chief Marilyn Fleischer, Managing Editor job of letting America know who he is; against the rest of the world? what he’s all about; and what he hopes to That’s -30- Chris McGregor, Staff Writer Ken Clapp, Political Commentary do if elected.

August 5 , 2004 SALADO Village Voice, Page 3A Customer is right! Politicizing BY JACK FARIS employees, small-business national owners seeking service - “The customer is in this case representation always right.” in Congress - find some parks For much of this lawmakers refusing to nation’s history, that state- offer anything better than system ment has been the mantra an outrageously expensive, of those who succeed in one-size-fits-all solution. free . No seg- And customer service ment of American society in the state capitals isn’t knows this better or prac- anything to brag about tices it with more eager- either. Jim ness than small business. According to the busi- No matter what product ness research firm Price- Hightower or service is offered, the waterhouseCoopers, the key is to meet the custom- number of procedures and George W, bless his er’s demands in a way that services mandated in little heart, loves brings them back again health insurance policies national parks. At least and again. increased 25-fold from he tells us he does in var- Anyone who has ever 1970-96. ious campaign ads and in opened a business that Small-business owners carefully-staged photo- survived and prospered have been getting similar 9-11 Commission Report ops that picture him in Nearly three years later, learned that the customer, rude treatment when shop- khaki and plaid walking the images, sounds and as one highly successful ping for civil justice Capitol Comment around our parks. emotions are still as clear entrepreneur who built a reform, the death tax They find it necessary as the cloudless sky that little sandwich-and-coffee repeal and solutions to to try dictating what’s September morning. It was Kay Bailey Hutchison concern into a global busi- rising energy costs. said about the parks the wake up call that came U.S. Senator ness put it, “is the boss.” Could it be that these because... well, the parks too late. September 11th Imagine a customer owners of small firms, opened the world’s eyes are deteriorating. Badly. with badly worn shoes having spent so much time and last week the 9-11 government and within the Department of Homeland This is especially embar- walking into a shoe store, on the other side of the Commission opened our world. Security, bringing unpar- rassing to George, cash-at-the-ready, only to counter, have forgotten minds. The report recommends alleled focus and resources because he had cam- find that all the shoes for that they too are custom- After 2.5 million pages that we integrate all the to defending our home- paigned in 2000 on a sale were the same size, ers? Yes, they are cus- of documents and over elements of national land. solemn pledge to elimi- same color and much more tomers of the services of 1,200 individual inter- power: diplomacy, intelli- One area in which I nate the $4 billion back- expensive than advertised. government - services for views, the 9-11 Commis- gence, covert action, law have been particularly log in needed repairs to Worse, imagine that when which they pay dearly. sion issued a final report enforcement, economic active is increasing avi- fix unsafe trails, clogged the customer complains, Producing more than on our security shortcom- policy, foreign aid, home- ation security. From my toilets, closed facilities, the storeowner shrugs and half of the nation’s non- ings before September 11, land defense and military role as Chair of the Senate etc. But he didn’t keep walks away with a take-it- farm private GDP, creating 2001. No one will dispute strength. Another overrid- Aviation Subcommittee, I or-leave-it attitude. three-fourths of all new his promise. In fact, that we were unprepared ing theme was that the worked to pass air secu- No sensible customer jobs and employing 99.7 he has cut park budgets for the terrorist attacks, but U.S. must continue the dia- rity legislation that ensured would stand for such percent of all American even more. The repair the Commission’s findings logue between the West security screeners have abuse, and no small busi- workers makes the small- backlog now stands at $5 help pinpoint our weak- and the Islamic worlds uniform qualifications and ness that treated its cus- business sector customers billion...and growing. nesses, and assert that along with sustaining a standards, placed air mar- tomers in such a manner of every imaginable gov- To try covering up September 11th was a “fail- coalition of nations that shals on flights and would survive very long. ernment service from the obvious, the White ure of policy, management, cooperate bilaterally and provided bomb detection Yet that’s exactly the highway repair to national House issued an internal capability and, above all, a multilaterally. machines in airports, kind of customer service defense. memo to park super- failure of imagination.” To successfully imple- among other safeguards. that millions of small-busi- Small-business owners intendents instructing No single step would ment these proposals, the To better protect other ness owners are being dealt should swap sides of the them not to use the term have prevented this hor- Commission rec- transportation systems on by some elected lawmak- counter and demand the “budget cuts” when tell- rible day, but there were ommended a national our borders and in our ers these days. Take health customer service they’re ing visitors why things some missed opportunities counterterrorism center, ports we are providing care, for example. So due. They should present to intervene. For example, and, at the top, one national much greater support for are such a mess, but painful has this situation their shopping list - begin- the government did not director to unify the entire America’s first respond- instead to say “service become that health care ning with affordable health discover false statements intelligence community. ers – nearly tripling spend- level adjustments.” is the top worry among care, tax code simplifica- on visa applications, rec- This would require major ing on homeland security Also, they were told America’s small entrepre- tion, less burdensome reg- ognize fake or manipu- changes to the federal gov- since 2001. to implement their neurs. ulation, and an end to lated passports, nor did ernment and is an idea that And we have killed or budget cuts in “areas Although their ability frivolous lawsuits and gov- they require a thorough deserves serious consider- captured a majority of al that won’t cause public to offer comprehensive and ernment competition. screening of airline pas- ation by both the Admin- Qaeda’s leadership, top- or political controversy.” affordable health care has Then, on Election Day, sengers. The arrest of Zac- istration and Congress. pled the Taliban, which And if visitors ask about been worn down like an decide whether or not to arias Moussaoui, who was It is important to gave al Qaeda sanctuary, the bad conditions, old pair of shoes and, in be a repeat customer. “interested in flight train- remember however, that and liberated the people superintendents were many cases, can no longer Jack Faris is president ing for the purpose of over the course of the last of both Afghanistan and be patched up to meet their of the National Federa- told to say: “This admin- using airplanes as a terror- three years we’ve made Iraq from two ruthless needs and those of their tion of Independent Busi- istration is very commit- ist act,” was not linked to great strides to secure our regimes with well-estab- ness (NFIB). ted to preserving the heightened indications of people and our nation. We lished records of support- resources of the national have implemented a new an attack. ing terrorists. parks.” Thanks, Ma’am!! policy on terrorism by The bi-partisan Com- Yet, we know our job is What happens if a holding to account terrorist mission found that our fail- not over. As the 9-11 Com- career park official balks Your Voice groups and the states that ures took place over many mission declared; this is at the new BushSpeak? sponsor them. No longer the end of the beginning, years and administrations, Ask Teresa Chambers. will we allow dangerous the threat is still real and Readers Opinion and that no one individual She’s the first woman was responsible for these threats to gather overseas we do not have the “luxury To the Editor: Regardless of one’s to head the U.S. Park attacks. As your U.S. Sen- unchecked. of time.” If there is one Kudos to Charlotte political affiliation, or Police in Washington, ator I have worked judi- We have transformed thing to learn from both Douglass, Jackie Mills and one’s opinion of the war D.C. When she candidly ciously since 9/11 to make the FBI into an agency that clear September morn- all the volunteers and in Iraq, we are indeed sure we are never caught focused on preventing ing and this comprehen- told reporters that she businesses who made the grateful that these men off guard again. terrorist attacks through sive report, it is that we did not have the funds Dragons of the 1-4 Avia- and women, many of them As the Commission intelligence collection and must be eternally vigilant to do an adequate job, tion Regiment welcome in heartbreakingly young, are reminds us, we are safer other efforts. The in defending our freedoms. she was forced to go on Salado on July 30. willing to take up arms today than we were on PATRIOT ACT was Our efforts in the war on administrative leave and Repeatedly heard and lay down their lives in September 11th, but we adopted to give law terror have been success- ordered not to talk to during the day was, “thank the name of freedom here are not safe. Their rec- enforcement the capabil- ful. Our nation and world reporters. you ma’am, thank you sir” in America and all over the ommendations provide us ity to pursue terrorists, are safer today than they To fight Bush’s crude from these men, women world. the opportunity to re-eval- considering the technol- were three years ago, but censorship and politi- and their families. Our So, to Charlotte and uate our homeland defense ogy now used for commu- our job is far from over. calization of our parks, response that day, and Jackie and all the hundreds three years after the hor- nication. We will stay the course, call the National Parks everyday, should be of Saladoans who made it rific attacks. Above all the We conducted the larg- we will win the war on “Thank you soldier for a great day, “Thank you, Conservation Associa- vice chairman called for a est reorganization of the terror and freedom will what you are doing for ma’am.” tion: 1-800-628-7275. need of unity within the federal government since prevail. America.” Fran & Charlie Harris 1947 by creating the Page 4A, SALADO Village Voice, August 5, 2004

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All ings and orders from the sides of the workers com- Federal Communications pensation issue agree the Commission will deter- current system is in need mine exactly what role the of change; however, that state possesses. As in ses- is where the agreement sions past, struggles over ends. The industry is inter- whether SBC and the cable ested in lowering costs and companies have to share improving return-to-work their broadband capacity rates through networks and with others will continue. other forms of managed With our ever-growing care. technology and more For the medical commu- Texans moving from tra- nity, interest lies in reim- ditional phones to cellular bursement rates, which phones and Voiceover they contend do not ade- Internet Protocol, there quately compensate pro- will always be new areas viders for the cost of of this issue to address. participating in the pro- I have mentioned only gram and are causing some a few of the policy issues to abandon the system. It - - there are others of is my task to find the bal- import to us in Central ance among these groups Texas such as transporta- and their concerns. tion and health care. Since Electric Utilities: The I am unopposed for elec- Public Utilities Commis- tion in November, I am sion, which oversees elec- allowed to file bills early. tric utilities in Texas will I have a great staff in place also be up for Sunset and am looking forward to review. This will be the another successful session first re-examination of the for the people of District partial deregulation of the 55. August 5, 2004 SALADO Village Voice, Page 5A Governor Perry Johnnie’s Cleaners Se Habla Espanol allocates over $600K & Tailors @ The Village Pharmacy All Types of Mens and Ladies Alterations for local crime victims and Dry CleaningExecutive Shirt Service. Gov. Rick Perry July 27 • $60,000 to Lone Star No appointment necessary on alterations. announced the award of Legal Aid’s Fighting Completed in 2 to 4 days. $629,313 in grants to Bell Crimes Against the Dis- Pick-Up/Delivery 778-2408 or 770-0355 County to help victims of abled and Elderly to pro- crime. The grants were vide protective legal and awarded under the federal community resources to Victims of Crime Act victims who have suffered (VOCA). criminal neglect, abuse “It is important to all and exploitation. Texans that we support • $13,810 to the City programs that protect the of Temple for the Local public, administer justice, Emergency Fund project and offer hope and heal- to prove emergency shelter ing to victims,” Perry said. services, timely informa- JARRELL LIQUOR STORE “Victims services tion and referral informa- 12901 N IH 35 • Jarrell, TX programs will help our tion, as well as additional Call ahead orders Welcome! most vulnerable Texas cit- support services to victims izens and youth to recover of domestic violence. 512-746-2501 by providing safe places to “I am pleased that the receive services and shel- governor has recognized Quantity Cash Discounts ter.” the needs of Central We accept The awards include: Texans who have experi- VISA/Mastercard/American Express • $69,597 to Bell enced crime, neglect and & Discover County for the District abuse,” Rep. Dianne White Attorney’s Victim Assis- Delisi said. “These pro- tance project. grams that are funded not • $38,437 to Bell Coun- only address issues after ty’s Juvenile Crime Victim the fact, but also address Assistance Unit. prevention.” • $90,185 to the Chil- VOCA funds are dis- dren’s Advocacy Center tributed by the Governor’s Scott & White Health Plan of Central Texas, Inc., to Criminal Justice Division provide services to child (CJD) to victim’s services abuse victims and their programs through a collab- for public school employees. non-offending caregivers. orative process with local • $85,180 to Commu- planners to serve victims nities in Schools Bell- in Texas. Coryell Counties, Inc., to Each year, CJD pro- provide a victims advo- vides more than $130 mil- cate for children suffering lion in grants to help You just get more. physical or sexual abuse. Texans at the forefront of • $175,620 to Families the fight against crime. in Crisis for its Victim CJD funds a variety of Intervention Program. programs for juvenile jus- • $96,484 to Families tice, crime prevention and in Crisis for its Child/ victim services grants - all Adolescent Advocacy Pro- aimed at making Texas a gram. safer place.

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For enrollment information 218 Royal Street call 1-800-321-7947 at Royal Street Courtyard 947-4747 *Office of Public Insurance Council (OPIC), comparing Texas HMOs 2003. Page 6A, SALADO Village Voice, August 5, 2004 CHURCH NEWS Grigsby weds Heldreth Fi rs t B a ptis t Ch u r c h • Main St. a t the C reek WEDNESDAY in July 31 ceremony SUNDAY Marie Anette Grigsby Childrens’ Choir 4:45 p.m. Temple. Contemporary Worship/Bible Study 9:00a.m. Jr. High Halftime 5:15 p.m. of Belton, became the bride Best man was Larry Traditional Worship/Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m. of Leland Aarmon Hel- Zehr, of Belton. Grooms- Orchestra Rehearsal 4:45 p.m. Youth Choir 6:00 p.m. dreth of Belton, in a double men were Anthony Adult Choir Rehearsal 5:00 p.m. Prayer Service 6:15 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. ring ceremony July 31 at Boehme, of Waco, and Team Kid (Age 3 - 6th grade) 6:00 p.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Waylon Taylor, Bill Jerni- Bible Drill (4th - 6th) 7:00 p.m. Church in Belton. Pastor gan, Patrick Konarik and High School Halftime 7:00 p.m. Greg Knippa officiated. www.fbcsalado.org Randall Coggin, all of (254) 947-5465 The bride is the Belton. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ushers and candlelight- Bill Grigsby, of Belton, ers were Nathan Grigsby and Carolyn Wallace, of and Barton Grigsby, both Presbyterian Church of Salado Temple. The groom is the of Salado. son of Joyce Heldreth, of On the eve of the wed- Belton, and W.E. Heldreth, ding, a rehearsal dinner 10 A.M. Sunday Worship of Belton. was held at Prince of Peace The bride, given in mar- Church, hosted by Joyce Child care during service riage by her father and Heldreth, mother of the family, wore a two-piece groom. A reception fol- organza A-line Oleg Cas- lowed the ceremony at the www.presbsalado.org sini gown, featuring multi- Belton VFW. 105 Salado Plaza Drive • 254-947-8106 colored embroidery on the The bride is a graduate Mrs. Leland Heldreth bodice and train. of Salado High School, Organist for the cere- and 2001 graduate of the mony was Donna Camp, University of Mary Hardin St. Stephen of Belton, and Kerry Wil- Baylor, with a BBA in Mar- St. Joseph’s Catholic liams, of Austin served as keting. She is employed as Episcopal soloist. a teacher and coach with Church Matron of honor was Lampasas ISD. The Salado Church of Christ Chapel Religious Education Patricia Taylor, of Belton, The groom is a 1992 welcomes you to our services this week Classes sister of the bride. graduate of Texas A&M Holy Eucharist Pre-K thru 12th Bridesmaids were Kim University with a degree Sunday Morning Service • August 8, 2004 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. Strmiska, of Granger, Jen- in Fire Science. Sat. • 5 p.m. Wednesday nifer Powers, of Salado, After a wedding trip to Wanda Jernigan, of Belton, Fort Worth, the couple will Sun. • 9:30 a.m. Mass As faithful followers Diane Konarik, of Temple, reside in Belton. Saturday • 5:30 p.m. Tues. • 9:30 a.m. and Misti Wetzel, also of of Jesus, how should Sunday we respond to certain (Spanish) 9 a.m. cultural practices and & 11 a.m. Lastovica places in beliefs that stand so Wednesday • 6 p.m. opposed to truths we Ofce Hours: July 4-H competition read in God’s Word? Every day BY COURTNEY L. FELDER place Today, we look at the 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CO. EXT. AGENT - 4-H • Kylie Laws, Horse, growing trend of co- Bell County 4-H youth 3rd place habitation in the mes- 939-1033 601 FM 2268 recently competed in the • Cyril Pajestka, Poul- sage, “Why Not Just behind Fletcher’s Book Store 947-8037 District 8 4-H Record try, 3rd place Book competition July 8. • Katelyn Morgan, Joe Keyes Live Together?” N. Main Street [email protected] Minister Everyone did a great job. Rabbit, 1st place A special congratulations • Stephanie Lastovica, Tou gh Week? to Josh Burtchell, Science and Technology, Sunday Oenaville 4-H Club, son of 2nd place Bible Class • 9 a.m. Worship • 10 a.m. Harold and Melissa Carter, • Jared Burtchell, Wild- Let us h el p wi t h a da ily who’s Record Book will life and Fisheries, 1st Evening Worship • 6 p.m. t el e p h o n e d e vot i o n. Wednesday compete at the state level place Bible Classes • 6:30 p.m. (254) 947-0972 Aug. 18. The results from Intermediate Division Fre e Lo c a l Ca ll the district contest are: • Preston Laws, Con- IH-35 at Blacksmith Rd. Junior Division servation of Natural 947-5241 Pro vi d e d by : • Dakota Fleming, Beef, Resources, 1st 1st place • Ann Graham, Photog- Sa l ad o Un i t e d Met h od i s t Ch u rc h • Kayci Cox, Goats, 1st raphy, 1st place • Victoria Pajestka, Poultry, 1st place Grace Baptist Church • Jessica Morgan, John Warden Pastor Rabbit, 2nd place 2 mi. West of I-35 on 1670/2484 • David Fasolino, Shooting Sports, 1st place Worship Schedule • Amanda Moyer, Wild- life and Fisheries, 1st Sunday School • 9:45a.m. place Worship • 11 a.m. Senior Division Bible Study • 6 p.m. • Colt Laws, Conserva- Wednesday Praise & Prayer • 7:00 p.m. tion of Natural Resources, 2nd place • Josh Burtchell, Pho- SALADO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH tography, 1st place. Loving, Growing, Sharing The newly elected, 2004-2005, County 4-H A church family for all ages that is committed to following Council Officers are Christ’s example and caring for all people. reminded of the officer Sunday Morning Worship 8:00 meeting 5:30 p.m. Aug. 5 (8am service is 30 minutes) 9:00 at the County Extension 11:00 Sunday School 10:00 Office. It is important that Sunday Night Youth Group 6:00 all officers are in atten- Thomas Arnold Road and Church St. dance, so plans for the upcoming 4-H year can be (254) 947-5482 made. August 5, 2004 SALADO Village Voice, Page 7A Gardner offers home decorating tips Iraqi children receive shoes Approximately 1,500 The Salado Chamber of fort and livable effect. noticed that Iraqi children in other friends in Vidalia, GA, pairs of shoes donated by Commerce Ladies Auxil- Gardner has worked as his unit’s area of operation where similar collections iary will meet 9:30 a.m. residents of communities in near Baghdad often had no began. an interior designer for Texas and Georgia arrived at Aug. 12 at the Salado Civic shoes, or their shoes were in Now, the shoes collected 30 years. She holds a Fort Hood July 30, all for Center. poor condition. have been delivered to Fort degree in interior deco- delivery to kids in Iraq where Lt. Col. Ryan explained Ann Gardner, owner of Hood, ready for onward ship- rating, and has attended 1st Cavalry Division soldiers the situation to a friend of his Seasons of Salado, will ment to Iraq, where they will decorating schools in High saw a need for footwear. in Conroe, and a local drive be distributed to kids who present a program featur- Point, Atlanta, Dallas and The idea began when Lt. to collect shoes and flip-flop touched the hearts of soldiers ing tips on home decorat- Phoenix. Col. John T. Ryan, the type sandals began there. who patrol the streets as part commander of the 2nd Battal- ing. She will offer ideas on The program will begin The idea soon spread to of Operation Iraqi Freedom. ion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, completing a room setting at 10 a.m., following a half with fabrics and accesso- hour of fellowship. ries, overall warmth, com- Ann Gardner Republicans open West Bell County headquarters other campaign activities The Republican Party the precinct level and such as walking precincts. of Bell County will hold a intend to identify and reach The Killeen Headquarters grand opening and ribbon each Republican voter to will be open daily 9 a.m.-5 cutting at its West Bell turnout the greatest major- p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 9 County Headquarters in ity possible for our ticket. a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. The Killeen, 10:30 a.m. Aug. We want to provide elec- phone number is 254-616- 12. The Headquarters is tion information and cam- BUSH (2874). located at 1105 North 8th paign material for Bell The Temple Republican Street. Congressman John County voters.” Headquarters is located Carter will be in atten- Boston also announced at 725 South General dance at the function. that Nancy Mayer will be Bruce Drive in Temple. Nancy Boston, Headquarters Coordinator. The phone number is Chairman of the Republi- Mayer served in this posi- 771-2923. Currently the can Party of Bell County, tion during the Primary Temple Headquarters is said, “Republicans in Bell and is recruiting volunteers open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.- County are organizing on for headquarters and for

Ciao, Bella! © 2004 Merle Norman Cosmetics, Inc. Aldermen set agenda for Aug. 5 meeting Jet set to a world of fashion with Metro Teal, Cafe Italia and Mo-ped Salado aldermen will ing members to the Zoning from area residents; Pink. The “Moda Italia” Fall 2004 Color Collection is your passport. meet in regular session Board of Adjustments. contractor registration, We’ll share tips of the trade to get you there! 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at the New business items 2004-05 draft budget and Municipal Building. include a sign ordinance topographic maps of Items of unfinished variance request from the Salado. Salado aldermen will business include consider- Salado Silver Spur The- 881 N. Main St. (across from Subway in the old blue house) ation of the Blassingame atre, annexation requests meet again Aug. 19. Subdivision and appoint- The meeting is open to Salado, Texas • (254) 947-9993 • Tues-Sat 10am-6pm the public. Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios have been independently owned and operated since 1931. Families in Crisis needs school supplies Families in Crisis, Inc. has announced that it is United Way agency, sup- The Bible, Koran, Torah, Dead Sea Scrolls, need of school supplies for ports and empowers indi- children residing in the viduals affected by family agency’s emergency safe violence and sexual assault all spiritual guides, not literal documents. shelter. in Bell, Coryell and Ham- School supplies are ilton counties, including Think about it. Church of Today “The intelligent alternative” needed for all age groups, Ft. Hood. For information: 791-2885 or 791-2182 www.churchoftodaytemple.com from Pre-K through 12th Services include emer- grade. If you would like gency safe shelter, crisis to donate items, call intervention counseling, 254-634-1184 or 24-hour hotline, advocacy 254-773-7765 for a list of and accompaniment, infor- Church of Today supplies needed and infor- mation and referral ser- Services at 11:00 a.m. mation on drop-off loca- vices and awareness John Sammons Fellowship Center tions. education presentations. 2220 West Ave. D, Temple All services are free and Families in Crisis, Inc., Rev. Dr. Jason Stanley Rev. P. Jae Stanley a 501(c)(3) non profit confidential.

Come join in the Fun Salado Church of Christ Jarrell Flea Market Your special invitation Every Sat. & Sun. • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Covered Spaces & Paved Walkways to our Summer Series Clean Restrooms Becoming More like the Master No Parking Fee, Rain or Shine Something for everyone... Furniture, Antiques, Clothes, Shoes, Crafts, Truck Accessories, Pick-Up Campers, Toys, Bikes, Leather, Western Wear, Car Ports, Tools, Jewelry and Lots More! First Auction coming May 8 August 4 Charity Events receive Free Space. “More Like Jesus in His Forgiveness” Jeff Scott Spaces for vendors available. August 11 “More Like Jesus in His Relationships” Joe Baisden Join us and make this Flea Market one of the biggest Flea Markets around. August 18 “More Like Jesus in His Integrity” Jim Martin For consignments or information August 25 call Dee Austin “More Like Jesus in His Obedience” Stan Reid 512-633-0798 Lecture begins 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday evening Page 8A, SALADO Village Voice, August 5, 2004 Pictured at right are members and coaches of the 2004 Salado Storm, SALADO CLEANERS state runners up in the boys 7-8 year old pitching Laundry • Dry Cleaning • Alterations machine league. They are, 1209 N. Stagecoach top row, l-r: Danny Quick, Allen Wilhite, Joe Tischler 254-947-7299 (coach), Ty Hankamer (head coach), Dan Snyder (coach), 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon - Fri • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat James Deal (asst. coach), Trey Little (coach), Will Pas- 1-Day Service sage (asst. coach), Robert Cortes. Middle row, l-r: (Next to the new Library) Randy Bloomer, Robert Cortes, Jr., Jacob Quick, Davis Little, Jake Bloomer, Dane Hankamer and Dillon Come see Cy Long at your Passage. Bottom row, l-r: hometown Toyota Dealer for Dalton Hankamer, Jacob your next new or used Toyota. Little, Brandon Wilhite, Bar- rett Snyder, Tyler Tischler, Call or come in and ask for Cy. It will be Christian Deal and Abby the easiest purchase Quick (bat girl). you have ever made! Salado Storm capture 778-9475 Ext. 253 or 1-800-460-3728. runner-up medal at State LASTOVICA The Salado Storm, Giants. The final score Fine Jewelers, Inc. competing in the 7-8 year was 22-14. Don Ringler Toyota 3625 S General Bruce Dr. “Known for Service” old boys pitching machine After the loss, the Storm Exit 299 on I-35 Prompt In-Store Jewelry Repairs league, spent the week of rebounded by defeating the July 26-29 at the State Wake Village Warriors Diamond Sales • Custom Casting • Diamond Tournament, held in New 12-10, placing them in the Appraisal • Watch Repair • Diamond Setting Boston. The team came championship game that Jewelry Repair away the state runner up same day in a rematch with 1202 S 31st St. & Ave. L • Temple trophy. the Redwater squad. HOLLAND 773-5772 They began the tourna- In the title game, the PACKAGE STORE ment by facing off against Giants prevailed again in Beer • Liquor • Wine the Hawkin’s A’s, coming a hard fought game, this Case and Wholesale Discounts out with a hard-fought 9-8 time by a score of 15-7. victory. The Storm finished the Hwy. 95 next to The team followed that season with a 24-5 overall Holland Food Mart win by defeating the Cran- record, and a state runner Holland, Texas 657-2428 dell Met’s by a score of up trophy. The team would 15-7. like to thank the follow- Still in the winner’s ing local businesses for Full Service Campground bracket, the Storm were their donations: Bloomer Propane Meeting Room Texas Gifts handed their first defeat Trailers, First State Bank, (Sold 7 days a week) of the tournament at the Exxon and Wildfire Sad- (254) 939-1961 • Loop 121, IH-35 • Belton, TX hands of the Redwater dlery and Western Wear. Harmon Killebrew-led golf tourney approaching Massage-A-Must! Don’s A-1 Builders and The celebrity tourna- Specializing in chronic pain relief the VistaCare Hospice ment will include a four- Foundation will be host- person scramble, Neck, Shoulders, TMJ release, Sinus Ailments, Sports, ing the Harmon Kille- autographed photos with Occupational & Auto Accident Strain or Injury brew Golf Classic Aug. Harmon Killebrew, Goose Many hours of training in several techniques, 23 at Wildflower Coun- Gossage other surprise including Deep Tissue during 13 years of practice try Club in Temple. All guests and dinner follow- proceeds benefit the Vis- Enjoy the Convenience ing the tournament. taCare Hospice Founda- of Your Home or Office • Custom Upholstery Prizes will be awarded tion. Baseball Hall of or Mine • Antique & European to First, Second and Third Mattresses Custom Made Famer, Harmon Killebrew place teams and entry fees Serving Salado, Temple, and former NY Yankee, are $150 per person or $550 Belton and Waco areas • Free Pickup & Delivery Rich (Goose) Gossage, for a foursome. Regis- 515 E. VET. MEMORIAL BLVD. will be hosting the event tration forms are available 254-947-4129 HARKER HEIGHTS along with other surprise at Wildflower Country 254-493-7398 254-699-6105 celebrities. Club or at the VistaCare office, 2626-B S. 37th Street in Temple. Informa- tion regarding hole spon- Pretty Nails & sorships can be obtained by calling 254-742-2000. Pretty Hair The VistaCare Hospice Foundation is a non-profit BLINDS Your One Stop Shop organization. Poets and Storytellers • Carpet • Hard Wood to Look & Feel Great slate second meeting The newly organized • Blinds • Ceramic Tile • Nails • Hair Poets and Storytellers •Wallpaper • Sheet Vinyl Guild will hold its second • Personal Massage meeting 6:30 p.m. Aug. • Shutters • Blinds 10 in the Salado Civic Lucy Balar, Charlotte Brooks, Center. Hair Stylist & Nail Tech Hair Stylist Professional storytell- Great Service, ers Tim Tingle and “Doc” 254/947-8850 254/947-7119 Moore will return to Great Prices Salado for the meeting. Schanna Culp, Bill Donham The public is welcome. Hair Stylist & Nail Tech Massage Therapist East Access Rd. I-35 You do not have to be North of Harper Talasek 254/421-5173 254/947-8850 a poet or a storyteller Walk-ins welcome to come listen and enjoy. (254) 947-0048 Appointments Honored Coffee, lemonade and cookies will be offered. 805 N. Main #F • Salado For more information

Salado Floors & Walls Behind Carriage Place Square call Joan Schrock at Your Hometown Decorating Center 947-9040. 74684.QXD 7/23/2004 4:40 PM Page 1 Family and Consumer August 5, 2004 SALADO Village Voice, Page 9A Science extension agents gather in Lubbock Salado BY LINDA FUCHS Texas A&M System. From Travel Mart #5 COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - infancy to senior age FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES adults, the need for life Stagecoach Rd. long learning can be Family and Consumer served by Extension Edu- & IH-35 Sciences Extension Agents cation ñ programs based from across the state who on local needs that educate participated in the Texas people for self improve- Now Has Extension Association of ment, individual action Family and Consumer Sci- and community problem ences 60th annual confer- solving. Diesel Fuel ence held in Lubbock last The Bell County Exten- week engaged in a variety sion Office is located at to Serve of professional develop- 1605 N. Main, Rm 102, ment trainings to better Belton. We provide Edu- equip us as educators to cational information and You Better provide outreach and con- training in four core areas tinuous education, pro- which include Family and grams and service to the Consumer Sciences; 4-H people of Texas and the and Youth Development; OPEN 24 citizens in our respective Agriculture and Natural counties. Resources and Commu- While at this con- nity Development. HOURS DAILY ference, we attended workshops related to com- munity economic develop- ment to educate Texans about decisions that con- tribute to economic pros- perity. Other sessions presented us with the latest research based informa- tion on the correlation between nutrition and opti- mum health and wellness of families. We gained additional information, skills and exchanged effective edu- cational methodologies to help families to strengthen family values and to assist them in becoming more responsible, productive cit- izens. During the week’s con- ference, I was elected and installed as the Texas Extension Association of Family and consumer Sci- ences 2004-2005 Second Vice President and will serve as the General Chair- man for the 2005 annual state conference which will be held in Salado next July. Other state leadership roles which I have served include: District Alternate Director and Director, State Secretary 1999-2000, State Treasurer 2000-2002 and State 1st Vice Chairman 2003-2004. The Texas Extension Association of Family and Consumer Science is a professional association which promotes profes- sional growth and develop- ment for extension faculty by providing for and rec- ognizing leadership and achievements, and encour- aging membership to con- duct research and to use research based informa- tion in programming. This professional asso- ciation also provides expe- riences to strengthen and promote the profession of Family and Consumer Sci- ences and to promote the objectives of Texas Coop- erative Extension. Exten- sion is the only direct contact that many people in Texas have with the Page 10A, SALADO Village Voice, August 5, 2004 Time-outs from investing can cost

If you’ve been invest- cent return. But if you ing over the past decade, missed the top 10 days, you probably have good Financial you would have just gotten reason to be confused a 4.05 percent return — about the stock market’s Focus and if you were out for the performance. After all, top 40 days, your return from January 1995 through by Allen Mantanona would have been a nega- December 1999, the S & tive 5.81 percent. (All these Almost one in two Americans will P 500 Index, an unman- returns exclude reinvested spend some time in a nursing home aged index that cannot son Associates. (Keep in at some numbers. Suppose dividends and transaction after age 65. Now is the time to start protecting be invested into directly, mind, though, that past you began investing in the or commission costs.) yourself and your loved ones. gained an average of nearly performance does not stock market (as repre- Clearly, it can pay to • Medicare does not cover custodial care 29 percent per year. But assure future results.) sented by the S & P 500) stay invested. Still, all the • The average length of a nursing home stay from January 2000 Of course, your invest- at the end of 1953. If you long-term numbers in the is two and a half years. through December 2002, ment horizon may be a bit had stayed invested until world probably won’t make • Nursing home costs average $50,000 a year that same index dropped, shorter than 77 years. So, the end of 2003, you would you feel better if you’re dis- on average, more than 14 as you invest in stocks, you have earned a 7.9 percent mayed over your monthly I can help you determine whether long-term care insur- ance is an option for you and provide you with infor- percent per year. The may wonder if there isn’t return. But suppose, along brokerage statements. How mation on plans, costs and available options. For more market rallied in 2003, but some way to “duck out” of the way, you had pulled can you ease this type of information on how to protect yourself against the results have been mixed the market during “down” out of the market for short discomfort? rising costs of long-term care, call or stop by my office in 2004. As stocks repeat- times. Theoretically, it’s a periods of time. If you You can’t control today. edly move up and down, great idea — but in prac- missed just the market’s market volatility. But you

(Source: Shoppers Guide to Long Term Care Insurance 1999) what’s an investor to do? tical terms, it’s not really top ten days during that can blunt its impact by First, you need to real- possible. Why? Because 50-year period — just 10 diversifying your invest- Call or stop by today. ize that, over the short no one — not even the days — your return would ment dollars across a wide term, the stock market has most widely known market have shrunk to 6.74 per- range of assets — stocks, Allen Mantanona always been volatile. But “experts” — can accu- cent. And if you missed the bonds, government secu- 213 Mill Creek Dr., over the long term, the rately predict when a down top 40 days, your return rities and certificates of Suite #120 stock market has always market will turn up and would have eroded to 4.25 deposit. While diversifi- 947-5128 trended up. From the when a strong market will percent. Want to see a cation doesn’t eliminate www.edwardjones.com beginning of 1926 through head south. shorter time frame? Look market risks, the more Member SIPC the end of 2003, stocks, Consequently, if you at the 10-year period from diversified you are, the less as measured by the S & P take a “break” from invest- the beginning of 1993 susceptible your portfolio Edward Jones 500, showed a compound ing, you could miss out on through the end of 2003. will be to market down- Serving Individual Investors Since 1871 annual growth rate of 10.4 some good opportunities If you had stayed invested turns that hit one asset percent, according to the for gains. the entire time, you would class particularly hard. market research firm Ibbot- Want proof? Let’s look have received a 9.07 per- Where to begin? Buying and Selling By Ryan Hodge

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Live Oak Estates 7:05 am Route 8 Driver: Dennis Cabaniss Route 1 Driver: Terry Summers Armstrong Road 7:10 am Center Circle 7:02 am Rose Lane 6:45 am Sulphur Wells Rd 7:15 am Royal Oaks 7:04 am Amity East 6:50 am Blackberry Rd 7:20 am Rose Mansion 7:06 am Fox Road 6:52 am Royal 7:25 am Salado Cemetary 7:10 am Elmer King 7:00 am Guess Drive 7:13 am Amity School Rd 7:05 am Route 5 Driver: Danny Agee College Hill 7:18 am Tahauya Road 7:13 am Salado Plaza 6:55 am Casey Addition 7:23 am Smith Dairy 7:18 am Chisholm Trail 6:58 am FM 1670 7:25 am Mill Creek Drive 7:00 am Route 9 Driver: Joe Mullins Degrummond 7:05 am Brewer & FM 2484 7:05 am Route 2 Driver: Greg Wolf Indian Trail 7:08 am Hodge Canyon 7:08 am IH-35 Service Rd 6:40 am Road 7:12 am Rita Bend 7:10 am Prairie Dell 6:45 am Chisholm Trail 7:20 am Scenic Lake view 7:12 am Solana Ranch Rd 6:50 am Salado Intermediate 7:25 am Rocking H 7:15 am Hill Road 6:50 am Brewer 7:20 am Linderman Rd 7:05 am Route 6 Driver: Hillary Goodrum Amity West 7:25 am Wagon Wheel RV 7:10 am FM 2484 6:50 am FM 2115 7:15 am Southshore Dr 6:55 am Special Needs Driver: David Peckham Cedar Knob Baptist 7:00 am Salado Springs 7:05 am Route 3 Driver: Ninfa Hernandez Post Oak Trailer Pk 7:03 am Ridgewood 7:10 am Kuykendall Road 6:45 am Cedar Knob Cemetary 7:10 am Irene 7:13 am FM 2843 Ebertowski’s Trailer Park 7:15 am Salado ISD 7:20 am Patterson Crossing 6:55 am Cedar Valley Rd 7:05 am Route 7 Driver: Robert Hendrick On the first day of school, Buses may run approxi- Crows Ranch Rd 7:15 am Salado Heights 7:00 am mately 5 minutes earlier than listed. Times and routes Irene Street 7:05 am are subject to change depending on number of riders. Route 4 Driver: Jay Killingsworth FM 2484 Route #’s are subject to change due to repairs and/or FM 2268 6:45 am Grace Baptist Church 7:10 am special school sponsored trips. Armstrong Loop 6:55 am Salado Springs 7:15 am For information, please contact Tommy Barkley, Blackberry 7:02 am Transportation Director, 947-5023. SIS registers kids Aug. 10-12 First State Bank Attention Parents of High Salado Intermediate School Students School will have regis- Lobby Hours: Are you wondering how you are going tration for new and return- Monday -Thursday 9 a.m.-3p.m. • Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ing students 3-6 p.m. Aug. to pay for your child’s college? Ask for my 10-12 in the school com- Drive-in: FREE report entitled “The 9 New Ways monds. Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. • Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Students who are new to Beat the High Cost of College”. This to Salado I.S.D. will reg- SATURDAY 9 a.m.-12 noon report will show you how to save 1000’s ister 3-6 p.m. Aug. 10. of dollars on your child’s higher education. Returning students in fifth "Where full banking services are traditional" and sixth grades will reg- Call 254-982-4063 and request your free ister 3-6 p.m. Aug. 11. Main St. at Thomas Arnold Rd. Salado report, or E-mail [email protected]. Students in seventh and 254/947-5852 • www.fsbcentex.com Member FDIC eight grades will register for classes 3-6 p.m. Aug. 12. Students will receive: 1. Class schedule 2. Student Handbook 3. Supply Lists You’ll find six times 4. Locker Assignment School items will be on sale during registration: Magnet School Calendars, the service. $2; School Shirt for 04-05, $12 (XXL $13) and Super Eagle Tattoos, $1. Registration set at Thomas Arnold The Ultimate Pre-Kindergarten and Cadillac Break Through. Driving Machine® Kindergarten registration continues at Thomas Arnold Elementary through Aug. 13. New stu- dents to Salado ISD in first through fourth grades can also register through Aug. 13. Thomas Arnold will be open for new student regis- tration 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 13. Parents will need to bring their child’s shot records, birth certificates and social TEMPLE security cards to register them as new students at Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold has Mercedes-Benz of Georgetown • IH-35 at Westinghouse Road • Georgetown • (877)750-0555 slated Stash Your Stuff and Garlyn Shelton Imports • 5700 SW H.K. Dodgen Loop 363 • (254) 771-0128 Meet the Teacher night for Garlyn Shelton Nissan • 5420 Midway Drive • (254) 773-4828 3-5 p.m. Aug. 13 Temple, Texas • garlynshelton.com Page 12A, SALADO Village Voice, August 5, 2004 A B L E R O C K ’ T Goodnight Amphitheater S Presents

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Tickets - Cash/Check: First State Bank, The Salado Mansion, Fletcher’s Books, Compass Bank (Belton, Temple, Salado), Tablerock Box Office & Tour 1-254-947-9205 (Salado). Tickets Charge Via Phone: Texas Box Office 1-512-477-6060. Tickets Over Internet: www.texasboxoffice.com Tickets - Cash/Credit Card (in person): ITR (Fort Hood), Renaissance Records (Fort Hood Rd in Killeen). Tickets - Cash: HEB-Pflugerville, Round Rock, Georgetown, Austin.

Sponsored by: Sprint, Mike & Shirley Cornett, Jeffrey W. McClure, Fairway Golf Carts, Judy Harvey, Brookshire Brothers/Conoco, Anteon, The Carpet Corner, Denver Mills, Indian Trail Press, Belton, Temple, Killeen KOA, ArchAngel, John Hall - Farmers Insurance, First State Bank, Bill Bartlett - C-21, Custom Printing, Inc., Mike Gunter - Edward Jones Investments, Clawson Disposal, Enviro, Johnny’s Steaks & Bar-Be-Que, The Salado Mansion, The Baines House, Oxbow Steakhouse & BBQ, Hoodview Credit Union, Eagle Disposal, Comet Cleaners - Belton, Charles A. Evans & Associates, Pittman Cleaners, Brown & Graham & Company, Plaza Hotel - Killeen, Salado Village Voice, El Chico, B & S Port-O-Jons, Lastovica Angus Farm, Susan & Dave Humiston, Billy Pipes - Wildfire Ranch. August 5, 2004 SALADO Village Voice, Page 13A Elementary school supplies FOURTH GRADE: 4 Bottles 4 oz. - White Glue Linda Rountree Pritchard, R.N. Registered Massage Therapist 1 pkg dividers WITH pockets. 3 pkg. #2 Yellow, Wood Pencils 2 pkgs (12 ct) #2 pencils 1 pkg. Markers 6 folders with brads and pockets 1 pkg. Eraser toppers Therapeutic Massage 5 yellow highliighters 1 pkg. 9x12 Multi-Colored Construction Paper 1 bottle (8ox) Elmer’s Glue *4 Glue Sticks Stress Management 1pair scissors (FISKARS BRAND) *2 70 page spiral Notebook For Appointment, Call 1 box 24 ct. Crayons *1 PLastic Supply Box 1 pkg map colors *1 pair Scissors 947-HAND (4263) 1 pkg markers (water base) *1 Watercolor Set 2 boxes Kleenex (200 count) 2* PLastic Folder 1 ruler (standard and metric) *Please label only those items with the asterisk with 5 WIDE RULED Spiral Notebooks (3 ring) your child’s name. All other items will be community SALADO CHIROPRACTIC 2 pkgs WIDE RULED Loose-Leaf Paper (200 ct) 3-hole items. DR. SHIRLEY J. LYNCH NO COLLEGE RULED, PLEASE (254) 947-BACK 1 Sturdy Sipper bad to carry supplies for 3-ring binder KINDERGARTEN: (2225) 2 pkg white construction paper (12” x 18”) NO 1 (Ten Count) #2 Plain yellow pencils MANILLA PAPER, PLEASE 1 Fiskar Steel Blade Scissors 213 Mill Creek Drive (Located in Salado Plaza) 6 red ink pens 2 Bottles Elmer’s School Glue (8 oz.) 2 BLACK Sharppies (fine point) 2 Boxes 200 Count Tissues Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. 1 pkg pencil top erasers 1 pkg. 12x18 Colored Construction Paper Tuesday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2 pkg colored construction paper (12” x 18”) 2 Boxes 8 Count Crayola Crayons BOYS**1 box Ziploc freezer bags (gallon size) 1 Box 16 Count Crayola Crayons GIRLS**1 box Ziploc sandwich bags 2 Boxes Crayola Chubby Basic 8 Colored Markers 1 School Box ( Cigar Box size only) *****NO BINDERS OR TRAPPER KEEPERS- 1 Back Pack SCHOOL WILL FURNISH!!! 1 70 Page Wide-Rule Spiral Notebook *****YOU DON’T NEED TO LABEL SUPPLIES! 1 Green Plastic Folder w/pockets Salado THANKS! 1 Box Ziploc Bags- Quart Size ART CLASS SUPPLY LIST 1 Bottle Hand Sanitizer 8fl. Oz. 1 pkg white drawing paper 1 Plastic Quad-Fold Mat No Larger than18x45 No pil- Eyecare 3 white or pink erasers lows, blankets or sleeping bags-Thanks Dr. John K. Cooke, O.D. 1 pkg wooden pencils PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH YOUR CHILD’S Doctor of therapeutic optometry 3 glue stick FIRST AND LAST NAME...... THANKS!!! • Comprehensive Eye THIRD GRADE PRE-KINDERGARTEN: Exams 1 pkg. Manila paper 11x 18 2 pkg. Loose Leaf 12”x18” Colored Construction Paper 1 pkg. Colored pencil (long) 2 Boxes Small (8count) Crayola Brand crayons • Laser Vision 1 pkg. Dividers w/ pockets 2 Boxes Fat Classic Colors Crayola Washable Markers Consultations 1 pkg. Markers 2 Bottles Elmers Glue • Contact Lenses 1 pkg. Thin crayola markers 1 School box (cigar box size) 1 pencil box 1 Pr Fiskars Scissors • Eyeglasses (Next Day 1 plain ruler 2 Boxes Tissues Service Available) 1 red pen 1 Back Pack - large enough for 9”12” papers! • Minor Eye 1 1” 3 ring binder (red) Emergencies 1 pair of Fiskar scissors 1 box of 24 count crayons Back to school vouchers Tue-Fri 2 box of Kleenex 9am-5pm 1 box gallon sized baggies Saturday 9am-1pm 1 roll of paper towels for Salado area students 2 pkg. of wood pencils ( NO EAGLE BRAND) For parents who need School supplies will be 2 bottles of glue assistance outfitting their available for pick up at Salado Plaza Shopping Center children with clothing and the Community In School 2 pkg. Glue stix (5367) 2 pkg. Notebook paper shoes for Back to School coordinator office (Jessica (254) 947-LENS 3 spiral notebooks in August, the Salado Beyer,) room 101 at 3 colored folders with brads and pockets (red, yellow, Family Relief Fund will the Intermediate school, 9 green) have vouchers for you to a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-2 Dedicated to Art: use to make your pur- p.m. Aug. 11-13. 1 pkg. White Drawing Paper (12 x 18) chases. This is the third year Your Good Health 1 Pink Pearl Eraser Vouchers will be ready that the Salado Family 3 Glue Sticks for pick up at the Salado Relief Fund has sponsored 1 pkg. 12 coutn wood pencils Intermediate School 9-11 the back-to-school voucher a.m. Aug. 9 and 1-3 p.m. program. Providing the SECOND GRADE: Aug. 10. vouchers for over 100 stu- 3 Spiral Notebooks 70 count wide-ruled These vouchers can be dents each year in Salado 1 School Box- No Larger than 9 x 6 ( cigar box size) used to purchase an outfit ISD takes it financial toll of Vitamin Supplements 2 pkgs. #2 Pencils (yellow-12 count) and shoes at the Temple the SFRF. If you would like 2 pkgs. Crayons-24 count ONLY Wal-Mart. If your child to contribute, checks can for all Lifestyles 1 8 oz. Elmer’s Glue ( White Glue Only) is qualified for the low- be sent to SFRF, PO Box Mature Adults Men’s Health 4 Folders w/pockets ( green, blue, red, yellow) income lunch program or 461, Salado, TX 76571. Women’s Health Children 1 Fiskar Scissors-Round Point if you visit the Salado Food SFRF is a 501(c)3 non- Weight Management Stress 4 Large PInk Erasers Pantry you are already profit corporation. Dona- 1 Binder-1 inch qualified for this new proj- tions are tax deductible. 2 Box Klennex ect. Buy any 2 1 pkg. Construction Paper (18x12 inch) Sundown 1 pkg. Manila Paper (18x12 inch) PTO golf tourney tees nutritional supplements, 1 pkg. Dividers 2 Glue Sticks off new school year 1 Orange Highlighter Thomas Arnold Parent ment, PTO raises funds get the 3rd 1 Yellow Highlighte Teacher Organization through sponsorships by 1 pkg. Thin line markers (PTO) has announced area businesses and indi- (lowest cost is free) Art: plans for its 12th Annual viduals: green sponsor- FREE 1 pkg. White Drawing paper (12x18 inch) Golf Tournament at Mill ships are $200; tee-box 1 Pink Pearl Eraser Creek Country Club. The sponsorships are $150 and 3 Glue Stix Sept. 13 tournament will fairway sponsorships are 1 pkg. 12xr wood Pencils tee-off at 1 p.m. with a $100. Village Pharmacy shot gun start. Sponsorship and indi- of Salado FIRST GRADE: Individuals can enter vidual entries can be 1 Box Sippy Bags (boys- quart size, girls- snack size for $60 per player. Dead- mailed to Salado PTO, c/o 213 Mill Creek Dr., Ste. 155 1 Box Colored Pencils line to enter is Sept. 6. Kathy Daniell, 600 Prairie 3 Boxes 24 Count Crayons In addition to individual Dell Church Rd., Salado, 947-3185 Fax: 947-3187 2 Boxes Tissues entries into the tourna- TX 76571. Make checks payable to Salado PTO. Page 14A, SALADO Village Voice, August 5, 2004 SHS Varsity Eagles Intermediate supplies 2004 Football Schedule Date Opponent Time Fifth Grade “Come See What a Nursing 8/14 at Crawford (scrimmage) 10 a.m. 2 Highlighters 4 Red Pens 8/19 Bruceville-Eddy (scrimmage) 7 p.m. Home Should Be” 1 Box Colored Pencils 8/27 Liberty Hill 7:30 p.m. 3 12-pack Pencils 9/3 at Clifton 7:30 p.m. 1 Box of Crayons Park Place Manor 9/10 Open 2 Glue Sticks 810 East 13th Avenue 9/17 Troy* 7:30 p.m. 1 Bottle of Glue 9/24 Somerville** 7:30 p.m. 3 Packages of Markers Belton, TX 76513 10/1 at Lago Vista** 7:30 p.m. 1 Pair of Scissors (Safety) 254-939-1876 10/8 Academy** 7:30 p.m. 2 Boxes of Kleenex 10/15® at Lexington** 7:30 p.m. 1 Roll of paper towels Senior Homecare By Angels10/22 Florence** 7:30 p.m. 5 Packages of wide-ruled notebook paper 10/29 at Rogers** 7:30 p.m. 1 1” 3-Ring Binder (no zippers) 2 Packages Dividers with Tabs 11/5 Jarrell*** 7:30 p.m. SelectDo Your you remember Caregiver 3 3x5 Index Cards *Homecoming **District Game ***Senior Night 2 Packages of Construction Paper] what it’s like to live without Athletic Director/Head Coach: Jeff Cheatham 4 Folders with Pockets and Brads (purple, red, blue, pain or chronic illness? green) You may again 4 100-page Spiral Notebooks (purple, red, blue, green) JV and Freshmen Football, 2004 Assignment/Planner Book (any kind) through profound holistic Date Opponent Time Site 8/14 Crawford (S) 10 a.m. Crawford Sixth Grade & stress reduction modalities! 8/19 B’ville-Eddy (S) 5:30 Salado 2 Boxes of Kleenex 8/26 *Liberty Hill 7 p.m. Liberty Hill Map Colors Natural Healing 9/2 *Clifton 7 p.m. Salado Markers 9/9 Open Ruler 9/16 *Troy 7 p.m. Troy Pencils Energy Therapies, Inc. 9/23 **Somerville 7 p.m. Somerville Black of Blue Pens No drugs. Non-invasive. No disrobing. Red Pens 9/30 **Lago Vista 7 p.m. Salado Barry W. Baxley B.A., CFR., CRT. 120-page Wide-ruled Spiral Notebook 10/7 **Academy 7 p.m. Academy 70-page Wide-ruled Spiral Notebook 254-778-0078 • 254-947-BACK (2225) 10/14 **Lexington 7 p.m. Salado 3x5 Index Cards Reflexology-Reiki-Reconnection 10/21 **Florence 7 p.m. Florence 12x18 Construction Paper 10/28 **Rogers 7 p.m. Salado Scissors 11/4 **Jarrell 7 p.m. Jarrell 2 Packages Notebook Paper Senior Homecare By Angels® ® Senior Homecare By Angels*Confirmed Freshmen Games (times and locations 6 Folders with Pockets and Brads SelectSelect Your Your CaregiverCaregiverSelect Your Caregiver for games are subject to change) 1 Package of 5-Subject Dividers Sometimes, nursing homes seem like the only options for care. Visiting**District Game Pencil Bag Sometimes, nursing homes seem like $3.50 for Problem Set Sheets Angels® non-medicalthe only options homecare for care. services Visiting allow your loved ones to Angels® non-medical homecare ser- continue livingvices allowat home. your loved ones to continue Seventh and Eighth Grade living at home. 2004 Junior High Eagles 6 1.5”-2” Three-Ring Binders (English-blue, Science- Up to 24 hourUp tocare. 24 hourHygiene care. assistance, Hygiene assis- meals, light housework, green, Math-yellow, Reading-red, 7th Career Inv/8th companionship.tance, meals, light housework, compan- Football Schedule BCIS-purple, History-white) ionship. Date Opponent Time Location 2 100-page Three-Ring spirals (Reading-red, History- Many of ourMany caregivers of our caregivers have worked have worked with us for years. 9/2 Clifton 5 p.m. Clifton white) with us for years. 9/9 Open Turn to Visiting Angels® so that you’ll 1 Pencil Bag/case (* items should fit in this case) Turn to Visiting Angels® so that you'll still feel at home! 9/16 Troy 5 p.m. Salado *2 Red Pens still feel atSometimes, home. nursing homes seem like the only options for care. Visiting Angels® non-medical homecare services allow your loved ones to 9/23 *Somerville 5 p.m. Somerville *2 Black or Blue Pens continue living at home. Sometimes, nursing homes seem like the only options for care. Visiting Angels® non-medical homecare services allow your loved ones to 9/30 *Lago Vista 5 p.m. Salado *Pencils Up to 24 hour care. Hygiene assistance, meals, light housework, continue living at home. *1 Pack of Map Colors companionship.www.visitingangels.com 10/7 *Academy 5 p.m. Academy Many of our caregivers haveUp worked to 24 with hour us care. for years. Hygiene assistance, meals, light housework, *Highlighters-Different Colors companionship. 10/14 *Lexington 5 p.m. Salado Turn to Visiting Angels® so that you'll still feel at home! *1 Large Eraser 254-899-9400 10/21 *Florence 5 p.m. Florence Many of our caregiverswww.visitingangels.com have worked with us for years. 1 Pad of Post-its, 2”x3” (Reading) Turn to Visiting Angels® so that you'll still feel at home! 10/28 *Rogers 5 p.m. Salado www.visitingangels.com 3 Packages of Dividers (English, Science, Reading) 11/4 *Jarrell 5 p.m. Jarrell Notebook Paper (approx. 200 sheets for each class) WATERSONG MASSAGEwww.visitingangels.com *District Game 1 Box of Tissues (give to second period teacher) Bethany Kamman, RMT, MTI **A/B Schedule will be played if possible ***Sites and times are subject to change NEW LOCATION • Orthopedic Massage Tax-free holiday • Relaxation Therapy On Main across from • Structural Rebalancing Seasons of Salado will save $46.1M • Oriental Therapies • Seated Massage Gift Certificates • 8 Years Experience Fitness & Tanning Center for Texas families Texas Comptroller and $40.8 million in local Available • Advanced Training Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Sat. 8 a.m. - Noon Carole Keeton Strayhorn sales taxes. Aerobic & Pilates Classes today predicted that Texas Examples of items that Sessions by appointment (254) 947-0042 families will save $46.1 can be purchased tax-free Special Tanning Packages as low as $20/mth million in state and local August 6-8 include kids’ sales taxes during the sixth clothes and school uni- 401 N. Main, Salado 805 N. Main Street, Suite G • 254-947-5814 annual Sales Tax Holiday forms, adults’ clothes and August 6-8. work uniforms, shoes, During the Sales Tax tennis shoes, sleepwear Holiday, most clothing and and undergarments. Items We Care... footwear priced under that cannot be purchased Indian Oaks Rosewood $100 are tax-free. Shop- tax-free include handbags, Harker Heights Killeen - Lic #030300 pers can save about $8 for wallets, jewelry, accesso- every $100 they spend on ries, athletic shoes and back-to-school clothes for sports apparel that are not Hill Country Bell Haven the kids and new apparel considered street wear, Copperas Cove Killeen for the entire family. backpacks and school sup- Wind Crest “This is a much-needed plies. Copperas Cove and well-deserved tax If the Legislature makes break for hard-working her recommended Douglas B. Willingham, D.D.S. The Mission of House Cross Living Centers is to provide Texas families,” Strayhorn changes, Strayhorn esti- the highest possible standard of quality retirement living, said. “It lets families keep mates Texans will save an Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Since 1980 assisted living, and skilled nursing care to the central more of their dollars in additional $25 million per 2 North Main Street at Thomas Arnold Road Texas region in an honest respectful and economically their pockets for their fam- year during the Sales Tax in the historic Armstrong Adams House resourceful manner. ilies’ priorities.” Holiday. (c. 1869) Salado, Texas (Next door to First State Bank) For your convenience, we offer Since the first Sales Tax More information about www.dentistry.com admissions 24 hours a day, seven Holiday in August 1999, the Sales Tax Holiday, includ- days a week. If you would like Texans have saved an esti- ing a list of tax-exempt more information about our mated $193.5 million in items, can be found on the 254-947-5242 facilities, please call Ofce Hours by Appointment House Cross sales tax, including $152.7 Comptroller’s Web site at Now a Met Life provider. 254-223-1849 L I V I N G C E N T E R S million in state sales tax www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/ taxpubs/tx98_490/tx98_490.html. August 5, 2004 SALADO Village Voice, Page 15A Salado High School 2004 Volleyball Schedule

Date Opponent Teams Site Time The Artists’ Market 8/12-14 Cameron Tournament V Cameron TBA Friday, August 6: 4 to 9 pm 8/14 HOT 9th Tournament 9th Killeen Ellison TBA 8/14 Copperas Cove Tourney JV Cove TBA Saturday, August 7: 9 am to 9 pm 8/17 Somerville,Thorndale V Thorndale 5 p.m. Sunday, August 8: 9 am to 4 pm 8/17 Somerville, Thorndale 9th, JV Salado 5 p.m. 8/20 Holland 9th, JV, V Holland 5 p.m. 8/24 Holland 9th, JV, V Salado 5 p.m. Fine Art • Gifts • Jewelry 8/26-28 Hutto Tournament JV, V Hutto TBA 8/31 Bartlett JV, V Bartlett 5 p.m. By Salado Artists 9/2-4 Florence Tournament V Florence TBA 9/4 Rosebud-Lott 9th, JV Salado 10 a.m. 9/7 *Lago Vista 9th, JV, V Salado 5 p.m. It’s cool inside - free lemonade 9/11 *Rogers 9th, JV, V Rogers 10 a.m. Salado Civic Center Grounds 9/14 *Academy 9th, JV, V Academy 5 p.m. 9/18 *Jarrell 9th, JV, V Salado 10 a.m. Village Artists Building 9/21 *Lexington 9th, JV, V Salado 5 p.m. 601 North Main Street 9/24 **Somerville 9th, JV, V Salado 5 p.m. 9/28 *Florence 9th, JV, V Florence 5 p.m. Artist Jerry Goodman 10/2 *Lago Vista 9th, JV, V Lago Vista 10 a.m. 10/5 *Rogers 9th, JV, V Salado 5 p.m. will sign 2004 Art Fair Posters 10/8 **Academy 9th, JV, V Salado 5 p.m. 10/12 *Jarrell 9th, JV, V Jarrell 5 p.m. 10/15 *Lexington 9th, JV, V Lexington 5 p.m. 10/19 *Somerville 9th, JV, V Somerville 5 p.m. Make a bowl the last 10/22 **Florence 9th, JV, V Salado 5 p.m. Thursday of the month at *District Game Head Coach: Stacy Lisenbe **Game times subject to change Asst. Coaches: Doug Harrigan Elizabeth Snow Mud Pies Pottery Athletic Booster Reverse Raffle Call 947-0281 to sign up. (FREE ADMISSION - Limited to 10 people) Laser Eye & Cosmetic Surgery Center planned for Aug 21 • Laser Vision Correction • Cataract Surgery • General Eye Exams • Botox Fun, Food, Fellowship with friends included. • Luxury Eyewear Optical • Glaucoma The Salado Athletic & Retina Care Bowls will be auctioned in November to aid the Booster Club will hold 254-773-7785 its second “nearly annual” Salado Family Relief Fund, Inc.* 800-262-5005 Helping You See Better reverse raffle 5 p.m. Aug. 1817 S. W. H. K. Dodgen Loop • Temple and Look Your Best! Stephen B. Whiteside, M.D. eyecenterofcentraltexas.com * The mission of the Salado Family Relief Inc., as a 21 at the Salado Interme- Mark S. Foster, M.D. diate School cafeteria. Medicare • Medicaid • Tri-Care & most insurance plans accepted group of religious , school and civic organizations, is To purchase tickets call to provide assistance, of all sorts, to all families and individuals in Salado in need of assistance and occa- Jerry Smith at 947-1093. sional emergency help for people traveling through Raffle tickets are now Give up the battle! Salado. on sale for $150 each and will entitle the holder to four dinner tickets, partic- Call in a pro ipation in a silent auction, and a chance to win the www.shopI35.com grand prize of a $10,000 Computer Repairs shopping spree at Home Angelic Healing Depot. & Upgrades Therapeutic Massage In a reverse raffle, the last ticket drawn is the Lessons & Sales Massage • Body Wraps grand prize winner. A Virus Repair second chance to have your Facials • Spray Tanning ticket drawn, or “mulli- [email protected] gan,” may be purchased 254/947-4379 for an additional $50. Jackie Condon, RMT, MMP 402 E. 6th Ave. 254-939-2204 FSB SPJST Belton, TX 76513 By Appointment Only or 106 years, the SPJST has worked to The First &Fensure the financial security of its Advantage Account members while at the same time sustaining and preserving their distinct cultural heritage. Here in Central Texas, the SPJST has been Makes 512-868-0901 meeting the insurance needs of local families 908 Rockmoor Dr. www.CLCofGeorgetown.com 512-931-9911 It as Easy as since 1897. Now, First State Bank Central Texas joins with SPJST to offer one of the Dr. Murray Snook, M.D. ABC. Society’s greatest benefits: Guaranteed Life Insurance. Laser Procedures • Spider Veins • Botox A First Advantage Account at FSB comes with • Permanent Hair Reduction • Restylane a ton of benefits, including your first order of • Skin Rejuvenation • Permanent Make-Up checks for free, free online bill pay, a fixed Rosacea, Fine Lines, Pigmented Lesions monthly service fee and it only takes $100 to AUGUST SPECIAL open an account. You’ll also receive a $5,000 term life insurance benefit*, brought to you Microdermabrasion $65 exclusively through SPJST. To learn more www.fsbcentex.com about the First Advantage Account, log on to We also carry Glycolic Washes, TNS, Jane Iredale fsbcentex.com.It’s as easy as ABC. Cosmetics & Skin Ceuticals Products.

* Benefit is not accidental death. Life Insurance is not a deposit. Not FDIC insured. May lose principal. Not insured or guaranteed by the bank. Not insured or guaranteed by any federal government agency. Page 16A, SALADO Village Voice, August 5, 2004 Space available for Sept. 11 Student and Parent History Fair on Baylor campus The Heart of Texas located on the Baylor Uni- RSVP is required due Regional History Fair versity campus in Waco. to space limitations. Call (HOTRHF) will be con- The BDSC building is the HOTRHF office at ducting a combined at the corner of 5th Street (254) 710-3169 or 1-800- Teacher - Student/Parent and M. P. Daniel Espla- 583-3169. For additional Workshop 8:30 a.m.-noon nade. Fees: teachers - $10 information on HOTRHF Sept. 11, in the Bill Daniel each; students - $5 each; visit www.baylor.edu/ Student Center (BDSC) student with parent - $7. history_fair/.

The Salado Silver Spur Theater is scheduled to open on Labor Day weekend. Above are theater owners Grainger and Penny Esch, who entertained the Salado Lions Club July 28. The Silver Spur will specialize in providing classic, family enter- tainment in the form of vintage silent movies set to live accompaniment, vaudevil- lian talent acts and much more. For further information call 947-7153 or visit www.saladosilverspur.com. (PHOTO BY CHRIS MCGREGOR) Salado Legends prepares for final performance of ‘04 Tablerock’s outdoor 12th season August 7, at Royal Street, three blocks musical drama, Salado Tablerock’s Goodnight east from Main St. Legends, concludes its Amphitheater, located on Adult show tickets are priced at $15, while chil- dren 12 and under are $5. Get 3 months Dinner is optional for $8 per child or adult. for FREE!!! Tickets to Salado Leg- Subscribe to the Salado Village Voice ends may be purchased during the month of August and in Salado at First State get three months for FREE. This offer is good for new subscriptions, Bank, Fletcher’s Books as well as renewals. Offers are only and Antiques, Compass good for subscriptions paid in advance with the coupon below during August. Bank, The Salado Man- sion or at the Salado Civic Subscribe for one year for $26, Center. and get an additional three months absolutely free. That’s right. 15 months for the price of 12. For more information Mail coupon with payment to Offer good only with coupon during August Salado Village Voice, about Tablerock see Name: PO Box 587, Address: Salado, TX 76571. www.allcentex.com/tablerock. City: State: Zip: Or drop off at our office at 213 Mill Creek Dr., Suite #125 Phone: E-mail: Salado Plaza Shopping Center Document1 Check #______7/22/2004 Enclosed. 3:59 New PM or Renewal?Page 1

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“Quality at reasonable prices” Wells Gallery - Featuring - • Limited Edition Prints Amado Pena and other fine artists and artisans. Open Daily • Bronze Sculptures • Paintings Tues. - Sat. • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Next door to Stagecoach Inn dining room Mon. • Noon - 5 p.m. N. Main • Salado 560 N. Main Suite 1 at The Stagestop 254/947-0311 254-947-0858 Salado, TX 76571 (254) 947-5247 Page 2B, SALADO Village Voice, August 5, 2004 What’s happening around

S A L A D O the Village of Salado? A collection of unusual furniture,lighting Annual Performance AUGUST 2-8 FFA Bull Bash at Wild- taurant. 6-7 p.m. happy & accessories for the home dinner 7:15 p.m., Theater Cedar Valley Baptist fire Ranch. Featuring an hour, 7 p.m. dinner. Info: 8:15 p.m. at Tablerock #8 Salado Square Nancy Light Church Revival Ser- auction, mutton bustin’, 947-3901. Amphitheater. For more Salado, Texas 947-9908 vices, 7 p.m. nightly. Fea- student riding, open bull- SEPTEMBER 13 information call turing live gospel music riding and steer riding. Salado Youth Fair 254-947-9205 or and evangelist Dennis Info: 254-534-2177 or Boosters raffle drawing If you’re not having fun, you’re not doing it right! www.allcentex.com/ Erwin. Location: 12237 947-6982. for 14-ft. WW stock tablerock. Tickets: adult FM 2843, eight miles west AUGUST 26 trailer. Tickets for raffle: $15, child 12 and under of I-35. Open to the Thomas Arnold Ele- $10 each. Info: Brian $5. public. Info: 947-5100. mentary Open House. or Amy Pyle, 947-3268, UGUST AUGUST 6 A 7-8 Details TBA. or Deanna Christian, 38th Annual Salado 1400 KTEM live AUGUST 27 947-1564. Art Fair in Pace Park. For broadcast/Salado foot- Football: Season SEPTEMBER 13 more information call the ball preview with host Opener, Salado vs. Lib- 12th Annual Thomas Salado Chamber of Com- Dave Hodges and Salado erty Hill, 7:30 p.m. at Arnold Elementary merce 947-5040. Head Coach Jeff home. PTO Golf Tournament Cheatham at Uncommon AUGUST 10 Annual Salado Lions at Mill Creek. 1 p.m. Grounds Cafe, 5-6 p.m. Meeting of the Poets Club Lasagna Supper shotgun start. Entry fee: Public welcome. and Storytellers Guild, preceding first home $60 per player. Sponsor- (254) 947-0240 AUGUST 7 with professional story- football game, 5 p.m. ships availalbe Deadline: #8 Rock Creek • Salado, TX 76571 Salado Legends 12th tellers Doc Moore and at Salado Intermediate Sept. 6. Info: 947-5993. Tim Tingle, 6:30 p.m. at School. SEPTEMBER 17 the Civic Center. Public SEPTEMBER 3 Homecoming foot- Salado Civic Center is welcome. Info: Joan Football: Salado vs. ball: Salado Eagles vs. Schrock, 947-9040. Clifton. 7:30 p.m. away. Troy Trojans, 7:30 p.m. Designed to serve the Village of Salado AUGUST 12 SEPTEMBER 4-5-6 SEPTEMBER 18-19 Salado Chamber of Salado Businesses Also: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Commerce Ladies Aux- Salute Educators More Bandstand - Gazebo Tablerock’s Fantasy iliary meeting, 9:30 a.m. information TBA. Faire & Shakespeare Rental Rooms For: at the Civic Center. Pro- SEPT. 10-12 & 17-19 Play 8: 15 p.m. at Family/Class Reunions gram by Ann Gardner, World Team Roping Tablerock Amphitheater. Weddings - Wedding Receptions owner of Seasons of Association Finals at Tickets: adults $5, chil- Rehearsal Dinners Salado, on home decorat- Wildfire Ranch. Info: dren $3. Shakespeare Business Meetings & Luncheons ing. Program will begin at 947-0291 or 947-8080. tickets: $10 adult, $5 10 a.m. Style Shows • Concerts SEPTEMBER 11 child. Call UGUST A 16 Mill Creek Commu- 254-947-8933. First day of school. nity Association Fall SEPTEMBER 24 601 North Main Street AUGUST 21 Social at Mill Creek Res- Football, District Fourth Annual Salado (254) 947-8300 Opener: Salado Eagles vs. Somerville Yeguas, 7:30 p.m. at home. SEPTEMBER 25 Creative Bell County Sheriff’s Posse Trail Ride, Bar- becue and Auction. Innovations Pace Park. 10-mile trail Susan Marie’s Custom ride leaves at 9 a.m. $5 The Brands, the Selection, the Personal Service per person donation. $7 Since 1985 Floral Designs barbecue reserved tick- ets. $8 at the door. Trail- by Ginny Swalley ermasters: Sheriff Dan for Weddings & Special Events Smith and Andy Ander- son, local meteorologist. 220 Royal St. Salado, TX Info: 718-1612. 254-760-2620 by app’t SummerAPPAREL Sale 40-75%off Clean Sweep Sale SHOES Up to % off %off 60 50-75 selected items Stuart Weitzman • Donald Pliner Cole Haan • Anne Klein • Others Flip Flops SUMMER SANDALS just $ $29 $39 $59 5

230 N. Main St. Salado, Texas 201 North Main in Historic Downtown Salado (254) 947-0336 • 1-888-757-9842 254-947-LADY (5239) • Toll Free 1-877-693-1173 Visa-Mastercard-Discover-American Express Check the Calendar of Events August 5, 2004, SALADO Village Voice, Page 3B SEPTEMBER 25 -26 OCTOBER 15 Deadline for ad copy to NOVEMBER 20 8:15 p.m. Shakespeare Football: Salado be published in Winter Annual Empty Bowl Play at Tablerock Amphi- Eagles vs. Lexington 2004 Jewel in the Crown Project, benefiting theater. For more informa- Eagles, 7:30 p.m. away. publication. Salado Family Relief Etrulia’s tion call 254-947-8933. OCTOBER 22 NOVEMBER 5 Fund, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. “A Fine Resale Shop” Football: Final regu- EPTEMBER Football: Salado at Salado Intermediate S 27 lar season game, Salado Women’s Clothing • Accessories Wine Festival spon- Eagles vs. Florence Buf- School. Eagles vs. Jarrell Cou- sored by Public Arts faloes, 7:30 p.m. at home. Pots O’Plenty show, gars, 7:30 p.m. at home. Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. League of Salado. For OCTOBER 23 in conjunction with the NOVEMBER 5-6-7 more information call 6 p.m.- 11:30 p.m. 3rd Empty Bowl Project. Pot- Michelle Ellis 881 N. Main 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. 947-9593. Annual Chisholm Trail tery demonstrations and 254-947-0504 Across from Subway Cattleman’s Ball at Chisholm Trail Days sales. Info: 947-0281. OCTOBER 1 Tenroc Ranch. For more Shops, Shoot Outs, eat NOVEMBER 23 Football: Salado information call at a campfire, cowboy Noon deadline for Eagles vs. Lago Vista 254-947-5479. poets and songs. Admis- Salado Village Voice Panthers, 7:30 p.m. away. sion: adults $10, children Margrit’s Shoe CTOBER newspaper Dec. 1 publica- OCTOBER 2 O 29 $5. For more information Football: Salado tion. Reception for portrait call 254-913-0366. Eagles vs. Rogers NOVEMBER 24-26 Chateau artist Gene Dillard at NOVEMBER 12-14 Eagles, 7:30 p.m. away. Salado schools closed Mill Creek Country Gathering of the CTOBER for Thanksgiving holi- 22 North Main Club. Sponsored by O 30 Clans at Robertson Plan- Salado Youth Fair day. In Southern Comforts Griffith Fine Art Gallery. tation & College Hill. Boosters reverse raffle 254-917-0595 Details TBA. NOVEMBER 13-14 dinner. Info: Brian or OCTOBER 8-9 Salado United Meth- Amy Pyle, 947-3268, or Margrit Chapman Christmas In October odist Church Sesqui- Deanna Christian, at the Salado Civic Center centennial Homecoming 947-1564. Free. Sponsored by the Weekend Celebration. H H OCTOBER 30-31 Ladies Auxiliary. NOVEMBER 18 7 p.m.- 11 p.m. Fright 7 p.m. Salado His- Christy’s OCTOBER 8 Nights Family Halloween torical Society Annual Football: Salado Fun at Tablerock’s Trail. Chili Supper, Salado Eagles vs. Academy Adults $5, children $3. of Bumblebees, 7:30 p.m. at Civic Center. home. NOVEMBER 1 Salado H Handpainted Santas by Karen Lee Ladies Boutique H Handcrafted Hickory Furniture by Ron Eckwould H Christmas Items Year Round Christy Arner H Home Accessories Old Salado Springs H Wrought Iron Reasonable H Florals Rates H Celebration Center Main at N. Pace Park Gifts P.O. Box 83 H H Salado, TX 76571 110 Royal Street Salado 947-9215 “A Premier Special 254/947-0561 H H Events Facility”

Large Banquet Room • Meeting Rooms Willowby’s Catering Kitchens • Shaded Deck • Private Creekside Property Storewide Clearance Wedding Receptions • Parties • Business Meeting • Reunions July 28- Aug. 7 Call the Inn at Salado for Information 254-947-0027 • 800-724-0027 50% off All sales final! Find your inspiration here 110 N. Main St Demdaco Representatives for 947-WILO Matters of the Heart, Willow Tree, Seeds of You slept with it under your pillow and inhaled that Friendship & others will be intoxicating leather scent. The thrill of your here to help you find the first baseball glove can be experienced every day. perfect piece to express yourself. Other baseball items Come by our store • Baseball purses • Cell phones cases during the • Serving bowls Art Fair to see • Picture frames our wide range of designs for the home.

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Salado’s natural wellness and relaxation resource 254-947-1909 Located in Southern Comforts 22 N. Main St. 947-0595 Page 4B, SALADO Village Voice, August 5, 2004 Regular Meetings in Salado Mondays Center. Mill Creek Community PTC: (SIS Parent Salado Community Salado Youth Fair Association Board: 3rd Teacher Co-op) meets the Chorus: 5:00 p.m. at the Boosters: Second Monday Wed., 5 p.m., at Civic 2nd Thursday 3:45 p.m. Salado Civic Center. of each month, 6:30 p.m. Center. in Room 101 at SIS. Boy Scouts: Each at the elementary school Scottish Country Salado Education Monday, 6:30-8 p.m. at the library. Dance Lessons 8-9:30 Foundation: Regular Methodist Church. Tuesdays p.m. at the Scots Hall of Board meetings, 9 a.m. Monday Club: 1st Salado Rotary Club: the Clans. 947-0325 for 2nd Thurs. at Salado Civic Kitchenware including: info. Center. Bakeware, Pottery, Glassware and more Mon., 2 p.m., Salado 11:30 a.m., Stagecoach Inn. Thursdays Salado Business • Unique furniture United Methodist Church. Salado Chamber of Yoga Classes: 6:45 Salado Area Association:General • Garden and yard decor Commerce Board: 2nd p.m., at the Halley Republican Women: 4th meetings, 3rd Thursday • Table linens & accessories Mon., 6 p.m., at Civic House. Thursday of month. Times 8:45 a.m. upstairs at the • All natural aromatic Caldrea candles Center. Salado Village Artists: vary. Call 947-3617 Civic Center. Christian Symbols or e-mail • Exclusive fragrances for cleaning Salado FFA Meeting: 10 a.m. at Salado Art Salado Neighborhood Jewlery First Monday of the month, Center. [email protected], for Group of the American #4 Rock Creek Salado Family Relief information. 7 p.m. in the elementary Sewing Guild: 3rd Thurs. school cafeteris. Fund: 2nd Tues. 1 p.m. at Village of Salado Board Salado 947-3630 of Aldermen: Regular of each month 5:30 p.m. Salado I.S.D. Board the Salado Civic Center. at The Sewing Basket. Salado High School meetings on the 1st and 3rd of Trustees: 3rd Mon. at Salado Moms, play- 6 p.m., at Salado Civic Band Boosters: 2nd Tues. Thursday of month, 6:30 Center. of every month 7 p.m. in p.m. at Salado Municipal group, contact: Salado Library Dis- the Band Hall. Building unless otherwise [email protected]. trict Board: 4th Mon. at Salado Historical Soci- posted. 5:30 p.m., at Salado Public ety: board of directors, 3rd Chisholm Trail Chap- ter ABWA: 1st Thurs. 6 Saturdays Library Building. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Salado Food Pantry: 2nd and Civic Center. p.m. at Stagecoach Inn. Salado Masonic Lodge 4th Sat. at First Baptist #296: 8 p.m. on the Mon. Salado Area Republi- 947-0173. can Women: 3rd Thursday Salado Ladies Auxil- Church. 9 a.m.-10 a.m. on or before the full Salado Church of moon. of month. Times vary. iary: 2nd Thurs., 10 a.m., Salado Civic Center Christ Ladies Devotional Salado Village Artist Call 947-8422 or 947-3617 Prayer Breakfast: 3rd Sat. Quilters: 1-4 p.m. on for information. Salado Water Corpora- of month, 9 a.m.. Location the 2nd and 4th Mon. in Wednesdays tion Board of Directors: varies. Info: 947-5241 or the Salado Village Artist Salado Creekside Clog- 3rd Thurs., 4 p.m. Corpora- 947-3533. Building. gers: 6:30-8:30 p.m. tion ofce. Storytime: 11-11:30 First Baptist Church of a.m. every Monday at Salado: Celebrate Recov- Youth Fair Boosters begin ticket the Salado Public Library ery, Christian 12-step pro- (ages 3-5). gram, 6-7:30 p.m. Open to sales for 14-foot stock trailer Salado 4-H Club: 1st o everyone dealing with Mon. through May, 7 p.m. persoanl hurts, habits or Salado Youth Fair all entrees that they enter hangups.Info: 947-5465. at Thomas Arnold Elemen- Boosters have started their in the Bell County Live- tary. Salado Youth Baseball Exercise Class: 9:30 Association: meetings 7 fund raising with a raffle stock Show. a.m., 10:30 a.m. every p.m. at Civic Center. for a 14 foot WW stock The Youth Fair Boost- Monday. Class includes Salado Presbyterian trailer. Tickets are on sale er’s largest fund raiser is stretching, stengthening Church: Friends meet for $10 each. The draw- the reverse raffle dinner second and fourth Wednes- Salado and Pilates. Bring a mat ing will be at the Sept. 13 which will be held Oct. or blanket. Held at Salado day, 10 a.m.-noon. All Civic Center. Class is women welcome. Info: meeting. 30. FREE to public. No class 947-5982. Youth Fair Boosters Tickets will be on sale Galleries Lions Club: 2nd & Since 1971 Memorial Day, May 31. support all youth in the by the end of August. You Salado Democrats: 4th Wed. at 11:30 a.m., Salado area that are mem- can contact Brian and Creekside. Board meets 6:45 p.m., rst Monday of bers of FFA, 4-H, and Amy Pyle, 254-947-3268, ~ Fine Art ~ each month at the Civic 2nd Wed. 8 a.m. John French Becky Mannschreck FHA. They are awarded or Deanna Christian, Norma Brown Anne Roberts for the work they put into 254-947-1564. Molly Keyes LaJuana Westereld and Beautiful Things 402 North Main Street Main Street 254-947-5110 Salado, Tx 76571 A collection of 21 shops in one great store! Home Decor • Jewelry • Antiques Mon. - Sat. • 10 - 5 ™ Sun. • 12 - 5 (254) 947-4769 22 North Main ™ 254-947-0595 “A Specialty Toy & Candy Store” www.saladosoutherncomforts.com Madame Alexander Classic Collection No. 5 Salado Square On the Courtyard Springhouse Antiques Main Street • Salado thomas (254) 947-0300 ”A Shop of Ideas” the tank engine email: [email protected] & friends Featuring A Wonderful Selection For You... 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Pictured above is an inside view of Ryan’s Cot- Cottages, havens, tage, part of The Baines House Bed and Break- suites and our Carriage House for fast. The room features an antique bead board StoneCreek Settlement functions. library wall, with relaxing peach and sage decor. Bed & Breakfast Near Main in the 300 It also includes vaulted ceilings, king size bed, full block of Royal. size sleeper sofa, coffee bar, refrigerator, dining area with antique pine flooring and a bath and 254-947-5260 spa tub with separate shower. Completing the Toll free: 866-SALADO-S list of amenities is a screened porch just outside Bed the cottage. Ryan’s Cottage can be rented for Breakfast $140 on weekdays, and $165 on weekends and & Beyond www.baineshouse.com Inn email: holidays. [email protected] The Baines House was built in the 1860s, and was the residence of George Washington Baines, a pioneering Baptist preacher and scholar, and Early Texas & German the great-grandfather of Lyndon Baines John- Sunday Haus style cottages son. For more information call 947-5260 or visit Weddings • Receptions • Conference Center www.baineshouse.com. 254-947-9099• 888-777-8844 Beautiful historic Salado - IH 35 setting on Salado’s THE LEVI TENNEY Main Street 254-947-5000 Spacious Reservations 1-800-800-8000 HOUSE Gathering Room • Clean, Friendly Service for • Free Continental Breakfast Bed & Breakfast Inn Special Occasions • Pool - HBO - ESPN & Individual Rooms • In Room Coffee Maker - Refrigerator Microwave Built 1860 Call 947-1000 VISA/MasterCard • Special Group - Reunions - Wedding American Express Rates Discover • AAA Approved 10 Years In a Row Diner’s Club

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102 103 105 110 111 112 113 114 104 106 108 109 115 107 121 116 to Cedar Valley Baptist 117 west on FM 2843 118 119 120 The Bluffs at Salado Creek 19. The Lodgings 254/947-0027 L 1. Wells Gallery 254/947-0311 S 42. Mud Pies Pottery 254/947-0281 S 21. Springhouse Antiques 254-947-0747 S 3. SHOPS AT STAGECOACH INN 43. Southern Comforts 254/947-0595 S 23. ONE ROYAL Truly Texan Metal Art 254/947-8986 S Matters of the Heart S FSG Fine Jewelry 254/947-9447 S Sweet Dreams 254/947-9200 S Papagayo S Jan’s 254/947-4303 S 4. Stagecoach Inn 254/947-5111 D,L Southern Comforts B&B 254/947-0595 L 26. CREEKSIDE CENTER 5. Stone Creek Settlements 254/947-9683 L 44. Salado Haus 254/947-1868 S Prellop Fine Art Gallery 254/947-3930 S 6. Central Texas Area Museum 45. Willowby’s 254/947-WILO S Susan Marie’s 254/947-5239 S 254/947-5232 E 46. Wigglesworth Place Lodging 254/947-8846 L 29. Levi Tenney House B&B 254/947-1003 L Daughters of the Republic of Texas 48. Salado United Methodist Church 254/947-5482 C 30. First Baptist Church 254/947-5465 C 254/947-5232 C 49. Salado Printing 254/947-3590 $ 31. Salado Mansion 254/947-5157 D 7. Salado Galleries 254/947-5110 S 50. Salado Fire Department 254/947-8961 CV 32. THE VERANDA 8. SHADY VILLA 51. Salado Church of Christ 254/947-5241 CV First Texas Brokerage 254/947-5577 $ Gregory’s 254/947-5703 S 33. First State Bank 254/947-5852 $ Sweet Nut Things 254/947-8088 S ROCK CREEK 35. Salado Masonic Lodge #296 CV 9. Peddler’s Alley 254/947-9722 S 53. Splendors of Salado 254/947-3630 S 36. Christy’s of Salado 254/947-0561 S 10. The Dusty Rose 254/947-9215 S 54. Charlotte’s of Salado 254/947-0240 S 37. Inn at Salado 254/947-0027 L 11. Tablerock Amphitheatre 254/947-9205 E 55. Uniquely Europe 254-947-3222 S 38. SALADO SQUARE 12. The Rose Mansion B&B 254/947-8200 L Browning’s Courtyard Cafe 254/947-8666 D 14. Royal Street Provision 254/947-3350 L 56. Heirlooms 254/947-0336 S Carden’s 254/947-0300 S Country Inn 57. THE COLONY Classics on Main 254/947-3277 S 16. The Baines House B&B 254/947-5260 L Griffith’s Fine Art 254/947-3177 S Linda Rountree Pritchard 254/947-4263 P 17. Inn on the Creek B&B 254/947-5554 D,L Miller Fine Art 254/947-0771 S Main Street Place 254/947-9908 S 18. ROYAL STREET COURTYARD 59. Watersong Massage 254/947-0042 P Magnolia’s on the Square 254/947-0323 S Botangles 254/947-4747 $ 60. Skin Deep Clinic 254/947-3225 P 39. The Range at the Barton House 254/947-3828 D Old Salado Springs Celebration Center 40. Family Dentistry 254/947-5242 P 254/947-0027 Dr. Douglas B. Willingham Creative Innovations 254/760-2620 $ 14 August 5, 2004 SALADO Village Voice, Page 7B 3.5 miles east to 13 12 Royal St. Provision

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102 103 105 110 111 112 113 114 104 106 108 109 115 107 121 116 to Cedar Valley Baptist 117 west on FM 2843 118 119 120 The Bluffs at Salado Creek 61. SALADO CIVIC SQUARE 82. OLD TOWN SALADO 118. Thomas Arnold 254/947-5191 E Properties by Larry Sands 254/947-5580 $ Alice’s 254/947-9000 S 119. Salado Intermediate 254/947-1700 E Uncommon Grounds Cafe 254/947-3354 D B. Herd Gallery 254/947-HERD S 120. Salado High 254/947-5429 E 63. Seasons of Salado 254/947-4769 S Cathy’s Boardwalk Cafe 254/947-8162 D 121. Cedar Valley Baptist Church 254/947-0148 C 65. The Village of Salado 254/947-5060 CV Miz Tillywigger’s 254/947-0124 122. Eagle Rock Ranch 254/947-5369 $ 66. Salado Floors & Walls 254/947-0048 $ MJ’s Country Corner 254/947-8885 S Hidden Springs at Salado Creek $ 70. STAGESTOP Texan by Design 254/947-4479 S 888/973-5263, ext. 294 Angelic Herbs 254/947-1909 S 83. Horsefeathers 254/947-3203 S 123. Wildfire Saddlery 254/947-8080 S Holly Dunn Art Song Gallery 254/947-5247 S 86. Remember This Antiques 254/947-0858 S 124. St. Stephen Catholic Church 254/947-8037 C The Sewing Basket 254/947-5423 S 87. Century 21 Bill Bartlett Real Estate $ 125. Brambley Hedge B&B 254/947-1914 L 71. SALADO CIVIC CENTER 254/947-5050 126 Country Place B&B 254/947-5238 C Salado Civic Center 254/947-8300 CV 88. The Personal Wealth Coach 127. Grace Baptist Church of Salado 254/947-5917 C Chamber of Commerce 254/947-5040 CV 94. SALADO PLAZA 128. Janelle’s 254/947-3584 S Historical Society CV Salado Village Voice 254/947-5321 $ SISD Administration 254/947-5479 E Expres Video 254/947-0045 S 72. The Halley House 254/947-1000 L Edward D. Jones 254/947-5128 $ 73. CARRIAGE PLACE SQUARE Salado Chiropractic 254/947-BACK P Before & After 254/947-5814 $ Salado Eye Care 254/947-LENS P Your Salado business can find its Pretty Nails 254/947-8850 $ Village Pharmacy 254/947-3185 $ 74. Etrulia’s 254/947-0504 S 96. Mill Creek Golf & Country Club 254/947-5144 D,L place on this map with a weekly Merle Norman Cosemtics 254/947-9993 97. Salado Public Library 254/947-9191 E 76. ArchAngel Antique Gallery 254/947-5933 S 98. Salado Cleaners 254/947-7299 $ business card ad for just 77. St. Luke’s Episcopal C 100. Village Realty 254/947-0342 $ $10 per week. For details, 78. Three Dogs or a Quilt 254-947-9070 S 102. Robertson’s Hams 79. Presbyterian Church of Salado 254/947-8106 C and The Choppin’ Block 254/947-5562 S call Salado Village Voice 81. Salado Sawmill 254/947-0137 S 104. Fairway Golf Carts 254/947-4065 S 111. Super 8 Motel 254/947-5000 D at 254/947-5321. 115. Johnny’s Steaks & B-B-Q 254/947-4663 D Page 8B, SALADO Village Voice, August 5, 2004 In conjunction with Art Fair, EXPRESS VIDEO Salado Plaza • 254-947-0045 Prellop to feature Texas artists DVD Headquarters Larry Prellop, owner of sionist technique came Prellop Fine Art Gallery, from a period of time in Just Arrived: will have two Texas artists w hich Stric kland turned in his gallery durin g the to the garden scenes for Hidalgo Salado Art Fair. w hich she is now so well George Hallmark will known. Immersed in her 13 Going On 30 be in the gallery, located on subject matter, she spent Main Street in Creekside time outdoors and visited Center, Aug. 7 for a spe- gardens from Dallas to cial showin g of his work. Balboa Park for inspira- Loveta Stric kland will be tion. in the gallery Aug. 8 for A native Texan, Stic k- S U S H I collectors to meet the artist land admits to being a hard and view her work. Japanese Restaurant worker, painting near l y Hallmark was born and e very day for the last 32 Imported Loveta Strickland George Hal l mark raised in Central Texas. years. “I was self moti- Wine & Beer Indian Trail Plaza Before turnin g to easel Tue - Sun 590 E. Central Texas Expressway vated from the begin- 11:30 - 10:30 Harker Heights, TX paintin g, Hallmark was and stucco buildin gs, as An geles. nin g,” she says. “No one To go or reservations 254-698-1098 and architectural and com- well as crowded Mexican His works are in many had to push me to work mercial designer. He was and European street mar- prestigious priva te an d cor- hard.” named honorary Texas sate kets are infused with a porate collections around Hard work has paid off artist (1988-1990 ) by the dramatic play of light and the country. for Stric kland. Her artis- Robertson's Hams State Legislature. He has shadow, givin g his scenes Loveta Stric kland’s tic gifts, com bined with chosen his subjects for a sense of time and place. early work focused on her love of paintin g, have & their architectural interest, Hallmark is an annual Texas landscapes, her sub- resulted in a substantial “Smoked” Meats & Beef Jerky creatin g paintin gs that are exhibitor with the Master of jects the state’s famed and well-deserved reputa- • Country Sausages • Bacon rich in color, texture and the American West Exhibi- fields of bluebonnets and tion as a fine artist. design. tion and Sale at the Gene other wildflowers. • Sugar Cured Hams Old, weathered ado be Autry Museum in Los De velopin g her impres- • Delicious Sandwiches (254) 947-5562 I-35, Exit 285 Salado Angelic Herb s highlights Demdaco Aug. 7 An gelic Herbs and people feel close to others, understand it, we may not Faith. SALADO CREEK GRILL Inspirations, located in the heal wounds or treasure belie ve it, but God is at Another artist featured Stage Stop shoppin g relationships. work all around us.” is Kathy Andres Fincher, at Exit 282 • 254-947-5220 center, will host a repre- Artist Bill Stross is rap- Each piece tells a dis- w ho considers herself a Come try our hand-breaded Chicken sentative from the Demd- idly becomin g the most tinct story - like children story tellin g artist. Her Fried Steak and Soup made from scratch. aco Company 1-4 p.m. featured artist with three gettin g a little help from “Mama Says” tell the sto- Daily breakfast & lunch specials. Aug. 7, to help customers of his lines. Stross has unseen angels. Stross’ sen- ries of childhood and Take-Out Available. select their pieces as well always considered his life to timent cards share the celebrates motherhood. as provide bac kground on be a spiritual journey. His story behind the story of Kathy Killip’s Breakfast and Lunch served all day. the artists in Demdaco’s designs tell a story, often how he has seen God work “Wildflower An gels” is Hours: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. line. with children. “I either start in his life and in the lives described as brin gin g a Demdaco is a company with at situation I’ve seem of other’s. gift that flows from our based on Christian values or experienced, and build His latest designs are closest relationships and and employs artisans w ho around it,” Stross says. “I “Matters of the Heart” and enriches our e veryday create these values in their want to portray real life, “By Faith” picture frames. lives. designs. Because of that the struggles and triumphs The innocence and faith of Also featured in the reason, owner C.J. Harbuz of ordinary people.” the characters in Matters line are artists Diane continues to represent a To do that, he studies of the Heart reflect Stross’ Turned and Terry Tigue, large selection from these children’s faces and body belief that the world is full w ho both brin g their own artists at An gelic Herbs posture and tries to cap- of wonder and miracles. friendship and love of and Inspirations. ture them three-dimension- Because his faith frames nature their designs. Artist Susan Lordi’s ally. Prayers & Promises everything he does, he now Contests and door “Willow Tree” collection is a reminder to look for shares that faith with you prizes will also be part of Wednesdays is perhaps the most well God’s hand in e veryday in his line of inspirational the e vent. For more infor- $ 95 known. Willow Tree rep- life. Stross continued, “We frames. Let your special mation call An gelic Herbs 12 oz. Mesquite Grilled Ribeye 10 resents qualities that help may not see it, we may not memories be framed By at 947-1909. Thursdays $ 95 All the Pork Ribs you can eat 7 “Where Friends Meet Fridays Friends To Have Fun” All the Fresh Water Catfish (254) 947-8111 $ 95 Exit 285 or 286 in Sal ado you can eat 6 East Side of IH-35 Saturdays THE RANGE www.bosbarn.com at the Barton House Band Schedule - 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Mesquite Grilled Sirlion Steak Fine Cuisine 101 North Main Street, Salado Friday, Augus t 6 $ 95 For 2 (2 Lbs.) 18 Mark Ri c hey $ 95 Happy Hour on the Patio Saturday, Augus t 7 For 4 (4 Lbs.) 32 Live Music Harmony Juncti on All specials include your Every Friday evening Friday, Augus t 13 7-10 pm People’s Choi ce choice of two sides. Half-Price Drinks Saturday, Augus t 14 301 Thomas Arnold, Salado 254-947-4663 6-10 p.m. on the Patio People’s Choi ce 11 am-9 pm Mon-Sat Lunch Hours • Sat-Sun 12 - 3 Every Wednesday Night 8 p.m. - Midnight Owners: Josh Bratton & Johnny Bratton Expanded lunch menu includes dinner entrees Karaoke with Harmony Junction Dinner Hours • Wed-Sat 5 - 9 8 p.m. - Midnight Catering all occasions Sun. 5 - 8 Bo’s Barn is a private club , serving alcohol to its with Top Quality Food at Competitive Prices! members only. Memberships available at the door Reservations • (254) 947-3828 for $1. Only 21 & above admitted. August 5, 2004 SALADO Village Voice, Page 9B “THE VILLAGE” A marketing masterpiece Cowboys Bar-B-Q

BY TIM FLEISCHER Exit 285 • 1300 Robertson RD the eerie mood of things EDITOR-IN-CHIEF le ft unspok en. Set in the small i dylli c Covington, Slow Cooking. . . If anything, M. Knigh t Pennsyl v ania, “The V il- S hyamalan is masterful at lage” te lls the story of a mark eting . Fast Service Utop ian communi ty that While he is a talen ted is free of crime, vi olence Brisket • Sausage • Turkey screenwri ter and a craftful and hatred, all of whi ch director, his secret to suc- Ham • Chicken • Pork Tenderlion were le ft behind b y the cess at the box offi ce is Beef Ribs • Pork Ribs • Veggies... villagers when they turned to get people talking about their backs on “the towns ” Catering, Take Out or Dine In his movi es long before they beyond the woods. “The are re leased. He fills the- V illage” is free of vi o- • ater seats wi th watchers 254-947-5700 Open Daily lence e xcept for the threat L uci us H un t (Joaq uin Phoen ix) pa in ts ma rks on the hope ful of being caugh t of “those who will not be bo unda ry post unaware of his pl ot machi- named” menacing beyond Howard, as Ivy Walk er, a nati ons. If yo u want a great, eerie the v alley. young blind woman who But his unconven ti onal thriller that will shock you Th e ir Utopi an existen ce is impetuous and in l ove approach to movie making at the end, watch Psycho is upset b y Lucius Hun t wi th the strange l y quiet has become a stapl e and his again. (Joaquin Ph oenix) w hen he Lucius. Featuring Daily Lunch Specials unpredi ctable pl ots have “Oh, God, Mother!” deci des he will g o beyond The l ove between turned predi ctable and, to Soups & Salads the village to bring back Lucius and Ivy, a cen tral be harshl y honest, pedan- The V illage Classic Sandwiches medi cines and other g oods and necessary part of the ti c. Rated R on Fresh baked Bread from the towns beyond. He movie, is bland and oh-so- “The V illage” is S hya- Directed b y M. Knight is warned b y e l der Edward boring . It woul d he lp if any Homemade Desserts & Cookies malan’s fourth movie and S hyamalan Walk er (W illiam Hurt) of of the actors in the movie "A Great Place for Private Parties" his most disappo in ting . He Starring Joaquin P hoenix, the dangers beyond the actuall y showed up and Carry Out 947-8666 seems to forget what made Bryce Dallas Howard, border and of the truce practiced their craft, rather his first movie “The Sixth Adrien Brody, W illiam #4 Salado Square between the villagers and than seeming to s impl y Sense” so thrilling and ter- Hurt, Sig ourney Weaver, Main St. Salado those who will not be punch the timecl ock and rifying and enjoyable was Brendan Gleeson named. collect their checks. N o the story itself, no t the final Our rating : D Hurt is sto i c and stone- one invol ved in the film, twist at the end. W i th each faced in his portrayal of from the director to the pass ing film, S hyamalan the teacher and e l der of caterer, apparen tl y gave a more and more re lies on the village . Adrien Brody, damn about the movie, the twist at the end of his in complete con trast, is other than the “g otcha” at stories rather than the sto- animated and freneti c as the end. ries themse l ves. “The V il- Ladies Night N oah Percy, the village And, lik e a seni or in lage” is the best e xample Salado Wednesdays 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. i di ot. Whether Percy is the l ock er room talking of this as i t was mark eted Texas innocen t and harmless or about Saturday’s date wi th at the as an eerie thriller and Cathy’sBOARDWALK CAFE not remains to unfol d in the prom queen, let me be was li ttle more than a l ove The Salado Mansion the story as the viewer the first to say that the 254/947-8162 story. learns of the rules of the “g otcha” at the end is not In The Historic Tyler House Built 1857 Love stories are fine Old Town Salado village, s ill y rules about all that great. S hyamalan and have made some of col ors and borders and may be the curren t prom Charbroiled the best date movies, but Women receive be lls and not f eeding the queen of curren t movie- Hamburgers viewers are le ft wi th a sour bears (the last one my con- mak ers, but he just ain’t taste in their mouths when Homemade Soups tributi on to the rules). that great. $2 MargaritasWomen receive they pay to see “The Exor- In sp i te of having a The V illage is indi c- Homestyle cist” and are shown “Love ste llar cast -- Hurt and ati ve of what is wrong Entrees $1 Domestic Story” instead. Bai t-and- Brody both boast Acad- wi th Holl ywood today. So swi tch techni ques are best Salad Bar emy Awards while Sig our- much e ffort is made to le ft to “pre-owned” car Beer ney Weaver has been land the righ t names to fill salesmen in plai d j ack ets $ 95 nominated for the Oscar seats and to mak e a great and bad comb-overs. 3 128 S. Main on two occas i ons – the trailer for pre-re lease buzz While I am cri ti cal of Salado, TX acting in “The V illage” that I think no one in Hol- Open for Lunch the story i tse lf, I will free l y is wooden and lif e less, l ywood remembers how to 11-3 Mon-Fri 947-5157 admi t that S hyamalan is e xcept for Brody and mak e a great movie - just 11-4 Sat www.salado-mansion.com very skilled at creating the newcomer Bryce Dallas great commercials. peri od of the p iece and Uncomm on Gro unds Cafe Proudly serving the same menu Featuring “Chef” Cynthia and recipes tha t made Salado famous! Gour met Breakfa st & Lunches Freshly s erved daily! N e w Menu • N e w Item s Italian Weekly Special s Soup Special s

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Locally Ow ned, S taff ed & Managed Fo r Re se rvations pl ease call 8 00-732-89 94 o r 2 54 -947-5 1 1 1 Page 10B SALADO Village Voice, August 5, 2004 MUD PIES POTTERY Long-time J.P. breaks down HAND THROWN POTTERY ONE PIECE AT A TIME Homemade Fudge in Summer Flavors responsibilities of office Key Lime Pie • Pistachio Nut Chocolate Raspberry • Pina Colada BY CHRIS MCGREGOR the Peace Precinct 1, over- We Now Have Penuchi Fudge STAFF WRITER seeing Belton, since 1995. & Pecan Pralines!! He addressed the Rotary Come in for a FREE Sampling In the American judi- Club of Salado July 27 cial system, the justice of concerning the duties of 18 N. Main Salado 947-0281 the peace court is often his office. Mon-Sat 11-5 p.m. Sun 1-5 p.m. described as the “people’s An act of the Texas court.” It is the court most Constitution of 1876 set accessible to the common the provision that every person, and the one that county in the state was to Janelle’s doesn’t require the pres- be divided into at least four ence of an attorney in order justice of the peace pre- for a case to be heard. Enjoy new shop of antiques and unique cincts, but no more than Ted Duffield, a former eight. According to Duff- Ted Duffield. (PHOTO BY CHRIS MCGREGOR) gift ideas for that special occasion or just Deputy Sheriff, has served ield, Bell County has a because... as Bell County Justice of total of six justices of the peace: two each in Temple being categorized as Class Specializing in English China, Furniture, and Killeen, one in Belton C misdemeanors. As with Custom Bedding & Floral Arrangements and the other in Holland. all cases heard in his court, They serve staggered four the limit he may impose is Hours: Wed. - Sat. • 10-6, Sun • 1-5 year terms. set at $5,000, but there are Closed Mon - Tues. Duffield described his some offenses that carry an Exit 286 from I-35 onto FM 2484 for 5.5 miles primary obligation as that automatic fine. “Passing of a magistrate. His court a school bus, for example, turn right onto Union Grove Lane. has the authority to hear will cost you one thousand both criminal and civil dollars,” he said. 254-947-3584 matters, but only in rare On the civil end, Duff- instances does it have the ield says he presides over power to levy more than several different types of a monetary fine - and that cases, from licensed hand- Miller Fine Art Gallery being capped at $5,000 - gun appeals, to deed the limit in small claims restrictions, drivers license Featuring: court. “That’s it for right suspensions and eviction now,” he said, implying suits. Bill Worrell and that the cap could be raised Duffield went on to say in the next Texas legisla- that justice of the peace Jim Eppler tive session. courts differ from others As far as criminal mat- in that he, for example, Mon - Thurs • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ters are concerned, Duff- “has rights as a judge. I Fri - Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (located in Southern Comforts) ield explained, “We handle can along the pro- traffic violations with any cess of the proceeding, and 22 North Main ™ 760-4865 agency that files in our also have the right to ques- The Colony • 227 N.Main court,” those violations tion. It is the shortest form to make a decision.” 947-0771 Through his authority, www.cmillergallery.com he also handles some, but not many, juvenile cases, generally those involving children who are not attend- ing school. “We have the right to take their license, and under certain circum- stances, put (people) in jail,” he detailed. Much more widely of Salado known are the justice of the peace powers of pro- nouncing death and offi- ciating marriage Classic to ceremonies. Because Bell County does not have a coroner or a medical exam- Contemporary iner, the responsibility of certifying death falls on and Everything the justice of the peace. “Only,” Duffield says, “if in Between a physician is not available to certify.” The fees Bell County j.p.’s collect from officiat- ing weddings are distinct Fall Fashions by from their base salary of $41,520 per year, a wage Alberto Makali stipulated by the county commissioners. Cambio Jeans Duffield continued by saying all rulings in a jus- tice of the peace court Isda can be appealed to the dis- featuring benchcrafted Barnhill Britt trict level, but that he only furniture and other classics- Cyrus Tops averages “five to eight” pottery, sculpture, carvings, paintings, appeals a year from his hand blown glass-all surrounding a Joseph Ribkoff precinct. grand piano...with a dash of drama and Additionally, j.p.’s can a touch of whimsy en blanc et noir. also hear cases outside Christine Phillipe their own precinct, if requested. This occurs Open Daily 600 North Main Street most often if the presiding Main Street Salado Square #6 Salado, TX 76571 judge has a relationship 800.473.1494 with one of the disputing www.classicsonmain.com (254) 947-9000 parties. Planting a pond to enjoy year round August 5, 2004 SALADO Village Voice, Page 11B BY JOYCE FRIELS feeding them in October. plants thrive in fast-moving Umbrella plant and Horsetail BELL COUNTY MASTER GARDENER They will go dormant during currents. Still others do well to name a few. Submerged The first step in planting the winter months and start in either. The hardiness of plants for the pond garden are your pond is planning. Deter- growing again in the spring. a perennial plant can often the key to maintaining clear Retreat & Conference mine the garden’s main view- The best rule for dividing be extended by simply low- water. They do need sunlight Center point that is the place where water garden plants is: plants ering it below the expected and are subject to fish nib- it will most often be seen by that bloom in the spring (like ice depth in autumn. Most bling. These plants are also A SPECIAL PLACE - you and guests. irises) should be repotted and winters in Central Texas are referred to as oxygenating for groups, large or small to relax, nd inspiration, To get a clear view of the divided in the fall. Divide mild, so I have had no prob- plants. They are indispens- water place large leaved and and repot water lilies in Feb- lems with water plants freez- able to a balanced garden, and return to the pace of yesteryear. ing. taking in carbon dioxide and taller plants to the rear of the ruary or March before they Book now for retreat, workshop, meeting, Pond garden plants are releasing oxygen necessary pond. Small plants and flow- start their new growth. New or corporate events. ers should be placed in front. plants can be added anytime grouped into three types: for the survival of other plants during the growing months Floaters are plants that have and fish. Oxygenators also Use some grasses, such as Look us up on the Internet: www.summersmill.com Mexican feather grass, along of spring and summer. their leaves and blooms on the provide a safe spawning area with marginal or bog plants There are so many variet- surface of the water and for fish and a hiding place for RR #2 Box 2741 (Fm 1123) • Belton, TX 76513 for texture and unity. Always ies of plants that can be used their roots dangling loose small fish. consider the mature size of in a pond garden. You can beneath the surface or planted There are several variet- Fax: 254-939-6183 • Phone: 254-939-6194 each plant so that the garden choose as few or as many dif- in pots. The floater group ies to choose from that will EMail: [email protected] in and around the pond ferent ones as you like. How- includes Duckweed, Penny give you good texture to look doesn’t get overgrown and ever, too many species can Wort, Parrot’s Feather, Four- at and some do bloom under hide the view that you want grow into a jumbled mess and Leaf Clover and Yellow water. to achieve. confuse the look you want to Snowflake, and the deep- Planning is the key to Also, take into consider- reach. Use a combination of water plants such as the water the enjoyment of having and ation the look of the pond colorful blooming plants and lilies and lotuses. Marginal/ maintaining a water pond throughout the year. You evergreen plants. Planting a Bog plants are those that do garden. Be bold and experi- want to achieve some contin- pond can be both challenging best around the pond’s shelf ment by selecting plants that uous color and texture from and exciting. where their feet can be in you enjoy looking at. As you spring through winter. To When selecting pond shallow water and their heads talk to others and visit water GALLERY plants, apply the same rules waving in the breeze. garden nurseries notice the do this, always choose qual- ORIGINAL OILS ity plants over quantity and that you do in choosing plants They enjoy being in water clarity of the water. When LIMITED EDITION PRINTS select evergreen plants for at for your dry flowerbeds. that is two to six inches you examine the healthiest least a third of the pond area. Always look for healthy deep and they serve to link unfiltered water gardens you FRAMING plants at the various nurser- the pond with the surround- find that those with the clean- AVAILABLE Before choosing the ies that carry water plants. ing landscape. Some of these est water have a mix of float- number of plants, calculate And include a trip to a retail plants are the Louisiana iris, ers, submerged plants, and Visit the B. HERD GALLERY the surface area of the pond. water garden nursery to see Arrowhead, Canna, Cattail, deep-water plants. To find a pond’s volume, first the species in their natural #12 Old Town Salado calculate its area, which is growing habitat. Ask the Main St. across from Salado Civic Center the length times the width, supplier about the age and 254-947-4373 • www.bherdgallery.com then multiply the area by growth habits of the plants the average depth and a con- that you want to try in your version factor (7.5). (Area= pond garden. 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REALTORS® with Results 860 N. Main St. Salado, TX 76571 (254) 947-5050 • (800)352-1183 www.C21bb.com Rita Oden 718-7956 Sue Ellen Slagel 760-3226 Century 21 Bill Bartlett is Ann Carroll 760-0101 your key to home ownership Melanie Kirchmeier 760-5855 Residential • $52,000 - Great starter home or investment property. • $55,000 - Located at entrance to Mill Creek-4BR mobile home. • $74,800 - Charming, restored 1901 home in Holland. • $89,900 - 3 BR, 2 BA on 2 lots in Morgans Point. - UC • $118,000 - 3 BR, 2.5 BA Texas decor, like living in a B&B. • $119,900 - Secluded home on .90 acre. French doors. • $144,900 - 3BR/2BA with manicured lawn in Live Oak Estates. • $145,000 - Peaceful setting with deck & hot tub. • $149,000 - Walk to Mill Creek Pro Shop. Private backyard. • $159,000 - Near Stillhouse Hollow Dam. Huge Master BR. • $169,000 - Facing Mill Creek golf course & creek. Gameroom. • $178,000 - 4BR home backs up to bluff in Mill Creek. • $199,000 - 3 BR, 2 BA open living area w/vaulted ceiling. • $219,000 - Custom house with many extras. RV hook-up. • $219,000 - 3 BR, 2.5 BA across from Salado Creek. • $219,900 - Home on 14th fairway. Handicap equipped. • $223,800 - Custom detailed home w/ sep. 2-story building. • $225,800 - 4 BR show place in Wild Rose Subdivision. • $244,800 - Golf course view! Balcony. Bonus rooms. • $259,500 - 3 BR overlooking Salado Creek & #13 Green. • $264,000 - 2 story home on 46 acres of rolling hills. • $279,000 - 4 BR home on 5 acres with covered porch. Sold Entertain!Entertain! • $299,500 - 4 BR, 3-1/2 BA home overlooking golf course. • $325,000 - 4 BR Home overlooking Mill Creek #4 hole. $715,000: Entertain friends in the media room with large screen movie • $329,000 - 4,000 SF home on 2 acres in Woods of Salado. theatre and LCD projector. 5 BR/4.5 • $385,000 - Southern style home on 3 acres. BA features sunroom, LR, study, wet • $715,000 - 5 BR, 4-1/2 BA home by golf course. Media Room. bar, DR and gourmet kitchen. View the golf course from patio. Acreage Available • 160 acres on Hill Rd. and I-35, 5 miles S. Salado, all or part • 33 acres very near Salado, huge oaks, well priced. • 32 acres on Rose Lane, 2 miles NE of Salado. - UC • 17 acre ranchette on FM 2484. • 20 to 363 acres 6 mile S. Salado, Lovely view, owner nance. Lots Mill Creek Lots • Mill Creek Dr. - $69,750 • 700 Indian Trail. - $30,000 • 1218 Ambrose - $50,000 • Fletcher Ct. - $68,000 • O.W. Lowery - $70,000. New Golf Course Lots • Mill Creek Springs I & III - $30,000-70,000 $219,000: Absolutely beautiful! Immaculate $74,800: Character & charm in this turn of • Mill Creek Springs IV home located in very desirable area in Salado. the century Craftsman home in Holland, Golf course & hilltop view lots start at $40,000 Beautiful wooded lot. Circular drive adds carefully restored & upgraded. 10’ ceilings, Interior lots start at $25,000 beauty to this custom home. Many extras. 2 6’ high windows, original heart pine oors The Overlook, estate-sized lots start at $79,000. a/c units, water softener & charcoal lter, full & woodwork. 8’ tall sliding doors , separate Woods of Salado Lots RV hook up and pad, security system, phone living and dining. Relax in the clawfoot tubs. Pedestal sinks, butler’s pantry, new kitchen • Mountain Dr. - Lot 5A- $39,500, Lot 5B - $39.500, and TV connection in LR & DR, lights under kitchen cabinets and trash compactor. cabinets, beaded board wainscot & ceilings, Lot 6A - $42,500. wide crown moulding, ceiling fans. • Hodge Canyon Dr. - $39,500 Other Lots • Windy Hill Ranch - 2 acre lots - $55,000 to $90,000 • Heritage - 1 to 3 acre wooded, near Salado. Restricted. • Eagle Creek of Salado: Amity Rd. East. 2 and 4 acre tracts, $54,900 to $64,900. • Hidden Springs, Lot 78, Live creek. • 1551 Great Oaks, 2.374 acres, $48,900.

Commercial Property $118,000: Texas decor like living in • $429,000 - 5.66 acres commercial property off Main St. a B&B. Updated 2002-03. ROman- $244,800: Fantastic golf course $299,500: Custom home by West- • $499,500 - 7.65 acres between Belton - Salado with ofces, tic two-person Jacuzzi in MBR, view from most rooms & balcony. ereld Homes. Walk into elegance pedestal sinks. Stone patios and Two felx rooms can be office/ with wood flooring throughout metal buildings & mini storage. breakfast, kitchen, LR, DR, entry & fountain. Awesome trees. 16X20 workout/media rooms. Jacuzzi tub • $351,900: 17 lots, Southshore, near Stillhouse Lake. study. Custom cabinets. workshop, 8X10 shed. in MBa. Walk-ins throughout. Page 6C, SALADO Village Voice, August 5, 2004 For Sale By Owner. Many WOODED LOTS, Woods of Lovely building site on acre- Salado on FM 2484 near Lake age in Hidden Springs on live Stillhouse. Rita Seghers creek Call Century 21 Bill Bartlett 254-760-9663. tfnb 947-5050 Real Estate

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30-360 acres, 15 mi. N. of Artist studio/residence: beau- Georgetown, 6 mi. S. of Salado. Beautiful land, well located, owner tiful space with approximately finance. Some restrictions. Call 2,000 sq. ft. plus loft. Lots of light, Bill at Century 21-Bill Bartlett, great combination of living, work- (254) 947-5050 or 800-352-1183. ing and displaying space. Call Call Rita. TFNB (254) 947-5575. tfn 183 acres, beautiful, well located, Prime Retail location in Salado, Class dismissed. tree covered land Call Century 21 TX Available now across from Bill Bartlett 254-947-5050 tfn Stagecoach Inn 254-947-0062 Rita Oden, Realtor 8/12p Salado Specialist 160 acres Hill Rd. & I-35, 5 miles south of Salado all or part.Call Main Street, space for rent, since 1992 Century 21 Bill Bartlett 947-5050 retail, studio, workshop or office. Century 21 800-1800 sq. ft. (254) 947-5933. Bill Bartlett 5 acre homesite Ideal Hill Coun- tfn try location 1 hour North of Austin. Bill Bartlett 254/718-7956 Perfect for retirement $43,900 EZ Prime office space available This experience may be of help to you financing. Call now 254-947-5901 now for your Office address in ext. 1144 Salado Civic Square at the corner • State Certified Real Estate Appraiser HS 7641 8/19b of North Main and Van Bibber • Accredited Land Consultant Lane. 1.000 sq ft.. Lovely office • Subdivision Developer with reception, conference room, • Residential Home Builder Properties By large computer work area or sec- retary area, private bath, large • Graduate Real Estate Institute O Larry Sands filing room and coffee bar with • 30 years real estate brokerage sink. Prestigious wood floors "Our Star Properties This Week" & crown molding. $900/mth. Salado 254/947-5050 Call Properties By Larry Sands

PRICE REDUCTION!!! OWN A PIECE OF SALADO’S HISTORY!! The Just Reduced below $130,000!! Lovely brick traditional, “Josiah Fowler” house, built in 1872, with its Federal- 3 BR/2BA with a Huge SLA. Nice shaded wood style architecture can NOW be yours! Also, has a 1 A Texas Tradition home is a mixture of expert design, deck for entertaining! Privacy-fenced yard! Owner superior craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to bedroom, 1 bath guest house and a New-England style every detail. Our commitment to perfection is evident motivated, so call us TODAY! in everything that we build -- to ensure that your barn w/walk-in fireplace!! This is a prime property for dream home is all that you imagined it to be. Call us a B&B, Tea Room, Reestaurant, or fantastic Antique today to begin planning your dream home on your lot or ours. Temple shop!! Call TODAY for more information. Area Builders’ Eagle Rock Ranch Estates Assoc. A W W A I For more information on these or more of our STAR R N Exclusive Country Living D N E properties, please call us or visit our web site. O Wooded Estate Lots 2.5 to 3.5 Acres R O www.saladoproperties.com Underground Utilities (254) 947-5580 O Located 3 Miles West of I-35 on FM 2843 O 5 Minutes from Historic Downtown Salado O Highly Restricted Covenants O Salado Schools

I-35 Recently completed Award Belton • • Winning custom home Killeen in Eagle Rock Ranch

FM 2843 In Large Home Category: b • Salado Best Kitchen Best Bath 871 N. Stagecoach Road • 254-947-5066 Best Interior Decor Best Craftsmanship (co-winner) 3901 E. Stan Schlueter Loop, #101 • Killeen • 254/526-9646 • Austin I-35 12312 Blackberry: $211,990 For more information about Large 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on purchasing a lot half-acre golf course lot. 2,230 sq. ft. or building your dream home call: Chris Alexander, Builder with 2 dining areas and nice study. 254-947-5369 or 254-702-6959 Hardwood floors throughout living [email protected] areas, ceramic tile baths and carpet in bedrooms, two-toned paint, gran- H H H H H H H H ite & marble counters. Large master suite. Russell Allen Custom Home. 11102 Salado Springs Circle: LONE STAR GRADING Wonderful southwestern decor in this charming 3BR/2BA located off H & MATERIALS H FM 2484. Over 60 trees shade this lovely landscaped home. These is so much charm in the bay window, COMMERCIAL H RESIDENTIAL glass front cabinets and tiled living areas. 2 car garage with extra drive- INDUSTRIAL way. $146,500. 12258 Blackberry EXCAVATION • GRADING • SITE PREPARATION Russell Allen Custom Home. Under YARDS • LOT CLEARING • PADS • ROADS construction. Looking for a four DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS BR/2 BA home? Look no further than this golf course lot. Formal ALL TYPES DIRT WORK • MATERIALS & HAULING living and dining or study creates option for a large family or just some ***FREE ESTIMATES*** seclusion. $219.990 (254) 947-0149 or (254) 933-7900

Call Marcie for details about these and other homes in the area, H H including Killeen: 947-5066 H H H H H H H H August 5, 2004 SALADO Village Voice, Page 7C 947-5580 or 913-5467. ing and displaying space. Call NEED ADVERTISING RATES? 8/26b (254) 947-5575. tfnb Call 254-947-5321 for a complimentary paper and rate sheet Available Sept. 15 Red Barn Park Like Setting on five acres (beside Horsefeathers). Approx. with lots of shade from dozens 1500 sq. ft. plus side areas. $1500 of mature oaks. This 3BR, 3 BA Killeen Yount Sewer & Drain /month. Call 947-3203 (ask for with mother-in-law layout is just PROPANE Diane) tfnb three minutes from Mill Creek. & HARDWARE, INC. Septic Service, L.C. This home includes a fireplace, Office or retail space contact large fenced backyard, both city Johnny or Josh Bratton @John- water and well. Have Horses? (254) ny’s Steaks and BBQ 947-4663 Property also has large storage Residential • Commercial 8/26b building, lighted shed, barn and Serving Central Texas with safe, reliable, friendly delivery 947-5036 corral. Conveniently located at of propane gas for 48 years Rent or Lease 13425 Blackberry Road. $1,300 Salado owned and operated by David & Cheryl Pany month. Call 718-9620 8/5p 3905 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd. • Killeen • (254) 699-3161 • 800-622-2703

1BR 1BA duplex $350. $200 Apartment in Paradise. Perfect deposit No Pets. 760-4440 THE LOFTS for writer, poet or nature lover. 2 8/12b DVM Construction BD/1BA, on Salado Creek at Old of Salado Springs, no pets or smok- PUBLIC NOTICE Danney V. McCort, BSCM ers, $850/mo. (254) 947-5933 arriage lace tfnb The Solid Waste Advisory Remodels Committee of the Central C P Over 30 Beautiful 3-2-2 Home available Texas Council of Govern- New Construction years in Woods of Salado. 1600 sq. ft. 2 ments will hold a meeting The LOFTS of Carriage Place, experience acres, fireplace, $1200 per month. on Thursday, August 19, can be your NEW address in the “heart of $650 deposit. 254-258-4129 2004 at 9:30 a.m. at the historic Salado.” The Post Office, Civic 8/19p CTCOG Conference Room Center, Public Library, restaurants, churches, 254/947-3617 located at 550 East 2nd grocery store and Salado’s quaint shops are 2 BR/2 BA $795 per month Ave. in Belton. Funding ONLY steps away from the LOFTS!!! 254/913-0363 plus $400 deposit. Automatic for fiscal year 2005 and Two bedrooms, two baths, spacious walk-in garage, soft water. No pets. 1 the upcoming household closets, skylights in kitchens and living areas, year lease 171-A Satch, Salado. hazardous waste collection fully equipped kitchens and elevator (254) 947-5927. For info call events will be discussed. entry to the LOFTS!!! 830-625-0479 . 8/26 The public is invited to Definitively Salado attend. Call 254-933-7075 Call Properties By Larry Sands, 947-5580 Lease Purchase. Beautiful 3BR with questions. for LEASING information. Currently the Home of 2BA doublewide with over 1900 Wigglesworth Place square feet on 1/2 acre in Vintage Oak trees just restricted subdivision. Salado beside Salado’s historic “green bridge”, a setting for Schools, fireplace, island kitchen, the most fantastic dream covered porches and storage come true. Street frontage building. $800 month. Call Leta on Main and Church, Two @ Village Realty 254-534-3521. darling cottages perfectly suited for guests. Approx- tfnb imately .69 acre with 130’ on Main Street. $375,000. Country Home on 5 acres for Now $319,000. lease. Salado Schools. Gorgeous 2 story home with over 2500 square feet. Great location! 3Bd Roseway 2Ba with additional gameroom! 109 West Creek Dr. Historic Salado at its South Temple best! Genuine 1870s Large country front porch. Double Exceptional residence. Approx. 2,530 SF of living Just Listed in South Temple: Sitting on 1 space. This traditional style brick home has formal home with log barn and car garage. $1500 Month, Call acre, this home boasts a variety of features carriage house. Wood living and dining rooms, a great room, breakfast area, and upgrades. 3 BR/3BA, formals, social room floors, transom Leta @ Village Realty four bedrooms and a 2-car garage. The spacious with top-of-the-line kitchen, granite counter- doorways, high ceilings, 254-534-3521. tfnb master BR has a beautiful bath with two walk-in clos- fireplaces in parlor, bed- ets. Hardwood, carpeting, tile floors, vaulted ceilings, tops, travertine fireplace and cabinet trim. 4 room, dining room. 3 and oversized deck with a pathway and live oaks. car garage. Academy schools. Call today for Stillhouse Lake Rentals, You’ll BR/2 BA, located in Vic- Close to schools. Available immediately. $265,000. appointment to see. find the perfect place to call your torian Oaks. $429,000. home. Walking distance from Still- Lots Oak Park Lane house Lake at Union Grove Park, Near Historic District: One of few lots left close in, trees, 110 Royal View. $45,000. In peaceful Salado. Less than one mile to I-35 for com- Charming Lake Cottages, Ideal Premier lot in Rosematt Oaks over 1/2 acre in restricted Mill Creek Golf course subdivision. Underground utilities, ready for custom homes with only 2,000 sq. ft minimum. 1801 Kevlin Trail, muter convenience. All one location for the bass fisherman, level, original owner. Native enjoy the serenity of country living, 1901 Kevlin Trail, 1900 Kevlin Trail, 1808 Kevlin Trail. limestone. Updates: kitchen two bedroom homes now avail- countertops and appliances, beautiful wood flooring! 3 able. Professional maintenance Anna Lou Raney Mike Bowles Sandy Scully Broker/Realtor Realtor Realtor BR/2 BA. $109,500. provided, fireplace, patio, clothes 254-913-1215 254-913-0469 254-718-4949 care center, lawn care provided. Call now and ask about our rent special! (254) 634-0491. TFNB

For Rent - 1BR/1BA completely T S Royal View furnished cottage with water, cable, and yard work included. Looking for the perfect set- ting to build your new Salado $750/month plus $400 deposit. Home! HERE IT IS! Just up Now available! No pets. (254) H O M E S the hill from Main Street, in 947-7145. one of the village’s most elite TFNB CUSTOM HOMES neighborhoods, surrounded UNDER by other FINE homes over Magical, Whimsical Artist studio/residence: beau- T&S Homes has been building homes in the of a very few remaining lots. All thingsCONTRACT wonderful about tiful space with approximately Approximately 7/10 of an acre Salado’s best commercial with well-placed trees. Min 2,000 sq. ft. plus loft. Lots of light, Central Texas area for over 15 years now and opportunities. The main 2200 SF heated area home to shop, the cottage, with view great combination of living, work- is family owned and operated. We offer a quality be built. $48,500. of creek, the summer kitchen, warehouse and gen- product with the personal attention you deserve Great Oaks:UNDER Beautiful trees, Salado erous covered parking. Huge rolling CONTRACT terrain, 2+ acres on during and after construction. Our designer will potentional. $395,000. cul-de-sac. $49,000 Plumbing assist you in achieving the look you want for your We Are Ready dream home. So come by and see us, we’d love Repairs to help you build on your lot or ours. New Home Construction 1313 N. Stagecoach, Salado 947-5800 (254) 947-8100 or (254) 718-9095 (254) 760-3181 Sarah Lee Page 8C, SALADO Village Voice, August 5, 2004

Glenn Hodge Ryan Hodge J erry Roberts Katherine Garr e tt 254-718-2000 254-541-2255 254-760-6576 254-541-3502

Beautiful 4 BR/2.5 BA with open oorplan. Huge kitchen Great chance to live in Salado and run your own Bed & Custom Austin Stone Home in Mill Creek. Many with large island that opens up to breakfast area and den Breakfast! Would make an amazing private residence on upgrades including raised ceilings, plantation shutters, with replace. Large living room and formal dining room. approximately 1.4 acres. $325,000. butler’s pantry, and crown moulding. Call for a special Call Katherine at 541-3502. $238,000. showing today! $239,900.

17+ Acres! Singlewide manufactured home on a great location in Salado on approx. 1 acre with Approximately 20 acres with Buttermilk workshop. $54,900. Creek. $125,000.

Great Location, Great Price, Great Home Come relax on your covered back porch! - 3/2/2 Well maintained with an open oor Lots of trees 4/2/2 with huge great room on a little over 4 Absolutely beautiful house on over 17 acres with small creek. Lots of Pecan Trees and Live acres. Great place for horses or other 4-H plan on an approximately half acre lot. Oak Oak Trees. It is a must-see! $359,900. Tree. $129,900 animals. Priced at $182,900.

Priced Right: A message of attainment enhances Contemporary, Light, and Open Home in Mill Creek. House on large tree-covered lot in Mill Creek. 4/2/2, 14 this gorgeous brick Traditional style home on country Walk into the large Living Room overlooking beautifully ft. ceilings, formal living, crown mouldings and formal dining. setting. Space aplenty. Covered patio includes hot landscaped and wooded backyard. $177,000. Huge master suite with private porch. $196,000. tub. $290,000.

41 acres withSOLD hill country view $3,500 per acre Acreage 44 acres off of Firey Road between Salado and Florence. Great Commercial Lots w/ sewage & water on Shady Lane. $10,000/lot. Trees with typical hill country topography. Will divide. 3 acres commercial property fronting I-35, Phase 3. $120,000. Excellent Commercial: Corner of West Village Rd. & IH-35 Ready to build. Two lots in Hidden Springs already cleared! Priced 51 acres ButtermilkUNDER Creek, CONTRACT great views, tree coverage, sw of UNDER CONTRACT at $29,900 each or $55,000 for both. Salado. Bed & Breakfast - Great chance to live in Salado and run your Appx. 1 acre readyUNDER for mobile CONTRACT home, water meter, septic.$20,000. 20 acres off of FM 2268, $3,000 per acre. own Bed & Breakfast. 2 acre woodedSOLD lot in Hidden Springs with a great view. Walking 114 acres UNDERoff of FM 2268, CONTRACT $2,000 per acre distance to tennis court & the park on Salado Creek. $32,900. 94 acresUNDER off of FM 2268, CONTRACT $5,000 per acre. Belton 2.7 acres fronting FM 2843. $29,900. 20 acres off of I-35. Nice 2/2 doublewide with large and formal dining. Fenced yard. 3.018 acres on FM 2843. Large pecans & live water. $39,900. 5 acres off of Stinnett Mill Rd. $39,000. 5 acres located west of Salado in Hidden Springs. Enjoy the country Aerials of our acreage listings can be seen at www.salado.net Large lot with trees in gated Southlake Subdivision. $55,000. and your private park. $54,900. 5+ acres fronting SH 190 and Boxer Road. Great commercial 10+ acres Bell Meadows off FM 1123. $89,000. location. City water available. $299,000. Salado Lots Grand 3/2.5 home in Regatta Oaks. Huge master bathroom & 20 acres southwest of Salado on Buttermilk Creek. Heavily Indian Trail at Blaylock, lg corner lot, 90x188 - $40,000. bedroom. This home has so many special features you have to see wooded. $125,000. Indian Trail - 90x188 - $38,000. to believe! Call Katherine at 541-3502. $339,000