Shopping Map and Guide to Salado Inside Salado VVillageillage VVoiceoice Vol. XXIX, Number 8 Thursday, June 1, 2006 254/947-5321 fax 254/947-9479 www.saladovillagevoice.com 50¢ Institute marks its 25th anniversary with free Wilmer Lecture on June 4 A big day in the life Future (Future 500), Peace of the Institute for the at Home and is a director Humanities at Salado on the national board of will come June 4. On that SCORE Foundation, a day, the organization will partner of the U.S. Small celebrate its 25th year of Business Administration programs and will honor that promotes the growth the two Harry Wilmer’s and success of small who were instrumental in businesses nationwide. the life of that organization The purpose of the with the creation of a new Wilmer Memorial Lecture lectureship in their honor. is to honor Harry and Hank Marilyn Tam The first, annual Wilmer and to remember Wilmer Memorial and Miller’s Outpost. the children and family A birdbath and bird feeder attracts blue jays to the Salado Public Library. Lecture will be held 3-5 She is also a successful members of those who p.m. June 4 at the Salado entrepreneur, having have died and to bring to Civic Center. This new developed and built three consciousness the stories lectureship will combine companies in fields as and spirit of humanity in Library blooming with color BY KAREN KINNISON and Luther Brewer, Bill The Harry Wilmer II diverse as corporate the grief and celebration and pink calla lilies. LIBRARY ASSISTANT Wright, Shelley Smith, lectureship, formerly held training, internet business of life and death in the Nestled among the Patty Campbell and in January, with the Harry and computer software. community. plants here and there are Just when we thought Marsha McGuire worked Wilmer III (Hank) Wilmer Tam consults 25th Anniversary two “reading” frogs, a the Salado Public Library to begin the fantastic Memorial Lecture, held in globally with Fortune Celebration to Follow snail rain gage, and a cute had cornered the market transformation of our June, to create the Wilmer 500 companies, Wilmer Lecture “welcome” toad. on world class volunteers- front grounds. Memorial Lectureship in governments and non- Twenty-five years As of this week the --here comes Ruth Dodd She has two young memory of both the late profit organizations ago, Dr. Harry Wilmer’s entrance to the Library and her crew. girls who regularly help Harry and Hank Wilmer. on leadership, change dream of an Institute for also has a wonderful little Ruth Dodd is a recent out as “her crew”-- Amy As with the previous management, diversity and the Humanities in Salado birdbath sitting in the transplant to Salado and Crystal Smedley, who Wilmer lectures, it will how to profitably integrate became a reality when middle of bright purple from Magnolia, Texas. In are sisters and students be free and open to the social and environmental Liz Carpenter gave the flowers and a large bird Magnolia, Dodd was the at UMHB. And also public. concerns into businesses. first speech to that group, feeder nearby. “Head of the Landscape helping on occasion is Pat A u t h o r , Currently she heads exploring the topic, “What Now the library staff Committee” at the Gron, a friend of the girls. businesswoman, and the Us Foundation, a non- is an Educated Person?” and its patrons and visitors Magnolia Public Library. Under Ruth’s able philanthropist, Marilyn profit organization that she Since that time, the are really enjoying their One day this spring supervision, they helped Tam, is scheduled to founded 10 years ago to Institute has grown in size short walk up to our doors. she visited our library and with the initial planting, give that lecture. She fulfill her lifelong mission and influence, bringing The canna lilies alone have made a few suggestions mulching, and trimming. is the founder of the to promote the highest world class speakers to sparked much comment to Marsha McGuire, the More work was done in Us Foundation, whose common good. The Us central Texas. due to their spectacularly library director, about April and May so that the purpose is to create action Foundation uses her own On June 4, The Institute perfect look. doing some more colorful front grounds now shout to support the highest extensive experience to will commemorate its 25 “We here at the library landscaping in the front. with color and variety. common good, and the spring-board socially, years of programming are very grateful to Ruth, Ruth and her crew have The colors include interconnectedness of all. environmentally and with an anniversary Amy, Crystal and Pat for planned, purchased, and giant begonias, petunias, Marilyn Tam has had spiritually responsible celebration beginning all their hard work and planted every new bulb, snapdragons, verbena, an extraordinarily diverse programs. at 5 p.m. immediately generosity,” McGuire flower, vine, shrub, and hydrangeas, coleus, day life, from her beginnings In keeping with that following the Wilmer said. “We didn’t think tree in the ground at the lilies, climbing garden in a traditional Chinese mission, she has written Memorial Lecture at the our beautiful library library. roses, salvia, dahlias, family in Hong Kong to the book, How To Use Salado Civic Center. The could be improved upon Earlier this spring “her several vines and a her meteoric rise through What You’ve Got To Get public is invited to attend much---but oh were we crew” and David and weeping cherry tree, as the executive ranks of What You Want, in which this celebration. delightfully wrong.” Emmy Alvarez, Marilyn well as beautiful yellow the international business she shares her personal The Salado Institute world to become an philosophy of giving back for the Humanities began influential corporate that links philanthropy in 1980 when Dr. Wilmer, Greene Literary Festival nears leader, speaker, author and with business success. his wife, Jane, and a small The Judy & A. C. Greene Literary respected philanthropist. In addition to her Room Theatre of scenes from the book at number of like-minded Festival, June 9-10 is presented by the Her distinguished corporate leadership, the Salado Civic Center at 7 p.m. on June citizens, founded the Living Room Theatre of Salado. background includes Tam became a founding 9 with a reception and book signing. Institute to create a public Steve Harrigan is this year’s guest pre- prominent executive roles member of the World On June 10, another 7 p.m.performance forum to foster discussion senter whose recent blockbuster, Chal- at numerous world-class Peace Network in 1996 features the work of Pat Merrill, Patsy on important issues. The lenger Park, gleaned raves in the New companies, including and served for five years Sanford, Chester Critchfield and others idea behind the Institute York Times Book Review, “...probably CEO of Aveda, President on the International board whose subject is Salado Creek: Pat’s grew out of their desire the best science-factual novel about the of Reebok Apparel and of The Reebok Human Legacy: The Sa-lah-oh. The play is to explore the concepts of space-faring worlds of Houston and Cape Retail Group, and Vice Rights Awards. Ultimately scheduled for one performance only at the humanities in a non- Canaveral in the nearly half-century President of Nike, May she was awarded the the new Thomas Arnold Center. Reser- academic environment. since the first astronauts were chosen…” Department Stores, Reebok Human Rights vations are available beginning June 1 by The first lectures didn’t Stephen Harrigan speaks following Britannia Sportswear Award herself. She is also calling 254-947-8300. Admission to all a board member of Global SEE INSTITUTE, PAGE 12A performance by members of the Living of the events is $20.

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No reservations required. 254/947-5321 Page 2A, SALADO Village Voice, June 1, 2006 Education-reform law will gobble up entire $8.2 billion surplus; Voters FORUMFORUM will judge results on November 7 One of the remaining loose ends Off the trailing the recently completed special An Open Exchange of Ideas session, is just how many dollars were Record purloined from the $8.2 billion State by Ken Clapp surplus to fund the school property tax reduction and teacher pay raise approved by the Legislature? tual citizenship after paying a fine and This column tried (for days) to dis- back taxes. cover the exact dollar-amount lawmak- Two-to five-year residents would go ers had grabbed to pay for their court back to their native lands; make applica- mandated education finance “reform” tion for immediate re-entry and citizen- legislation. The Governor and Lt. ship. Short termers (less than two years) Governor’s offices; our own Senator would be deported. Troy Fraser’s group; and the leadership It also requires that immigrant appli- within the House-Senate acted mysti- cants learn English - which incidentally fied. has been part of the current require- Even the Legislative Budget Board ments for American citizenship since admitted they “just didn’t know.” 1905. Our thinking at that point: “maybe” Senators added a fence along the the numbers needed more time for Mexican border, as a “sop” to appease objective crunching-computation. immovable Republican House members. Unless the powers-that-be were wor- GREAT QUOTE ried and trying to fashion a fast-shuffle As to Berlin-Wall type fences, we “spin” on how many actual dollars will would refer readers to the marvelous be needed for the largest tax cut in quip by the Governor of Arizona - Janet How the Boom Began State history. Napolitano: “Show me a 50-foot wall, More digging and finally some facts and I’ll show you a 51-foot ladder.” If you find a turtle on top of a fence uncovered - from an insider speaking That quote nails the problem in 14 post, Bill Clinton used to say, it means on condition of anonymity. The Gov- words rather than the thousands found in someone put it there. It was his folksy way Rich ernor and legislature will use every the House-Senate versions. to explain why anything good that hap- penny of the surplus to fund the two SIDE-BAR...... pened was no accident, and he should get year tax reduction program - and Interesting: Senate bill (supported by credit. Lowry will still come up short in 2008! Bush) was passed by 38 Democrats and 23 George Bush has a fat turtle on top of We dropped those numbers on the Repubs. Took a majority of Democrats to a fence post in the form of our extraordi- Comptroller’s Office and late last make things happen. Majority of upper- narily robust investment-driven economic Friday got a call from a top-hand in house Republican “Bushies” (32) voted boom. Not only has he been unable to roughly when investment -- and every- Strayhorn’s shop, who confirmed our not only No, but “Hell No!” convince people he put it there, he hasn’t thing else -- began to take off. According informant’s report. AND SO...... even been able to convince them that the to the Joint Economic Committee, all This column predicted, long before Republicans are puzzled (and angry) turtle is on the post at all. Attitudes about inflation-adjusted fixed business invest- the special session, that lawmakers - led that a sizzler like immigration would be the economy remain downbeat, even as ment dropped at a nearly 6 percent annual by Perry, (who is running for reelection pushed so hard by Bush - in the run-up to all the statistical indices point in the right rate from the third quarter of 2000 to the on the massive tax cut platform), would a dangerous mid-term election. “Danger- direction. first quarter of 2003, then jumped by 9.2 spend everything they could get their ous” because of Bush’s faltering approval Perhaps the biggest reason they started percent from the second quarter of 2003 hands on - and more! numbers and the apparent disenchantment pointing that way so determinedly was to the first quarter of 2006. Investment Look for “offsetting” cuts in social- of GOPers (in general) by voters. And Bush’s tax cuts of 2003, which cut taxes in equipment and software followed the welfare-aging assistance during the so.....what will emerge from the Confer- on capital gains and dividends and same trend during the same time period. next regular session in January. The ence Committee? expanded expensing for business invest- Meanwhile, the stock market began grow- election will be over and if Republi- This column’s thought: If anything ment. It is the most obviously effective ing at a faster pace, because taxes were cans are returned to power, they’ll be from the conference committee is pro- economic initiative in years. That Bush less of a drag on its value. artlessly slashing needed services - to duced (which is doubtful), it will be so hasn’t managed to take credit for it is an Economics writer Donald Luskin notes balance the upcoming biennial budget. mealy-mouthed that lawmakers will extraordinary communications failing. It that GDP growth, employment, corporate GOPers traditionally (and lovingly) decide to “study” it later (translated: would be a little like FDR not selling the earnings, new manufacturers’ orders and embrace their cockamamie “no new means it’s dead). New Deal, or Bill Clinton not persuasively tax receipts all began booming after the tax” method of governing - except touting his (much overhyped) 1993 tax spring of 2003. As he puts it, “Tell people to win reelection (modest new taxes FROM THE hike and deficit-reduction package. they will get to keep more of the fruits of coupled to huge cuts). “WHO CARES” DEPARTMENT The downturn Bush inherited early their labors and the fruits of their invest- Like the “travesty” that slipped by a Recently the FBI (once again) picked up in his term was driven by an investment ments, and they will labor more and invest “sleeping” electorate last month. the 31-year-old scent they have been sniff- bust. Consumer spending wasn’t the prob- more.” IMMIGRATION ing, concerning the whereabouts of the lem. Unlike in prior recessions, consumer One reason Bush hasn’t been able to BILL IN CONFERENCE late (but hardly lamented) Teamster thug spending didn’t decline at all, according sell his 2003 tax cuts properly is that, The explosive House and Senate Jimmy Hoffa. Hoffa disappeared in 1975 to a report of the Joint Economic Commit- until recently, the Republican Congress immigration bills are now in the hands and the search for his body has preoccu- tee of Congress. In contrast, investment had failed to extend them. Now, the GOP of a nervous conference committee, pied the Bureau ever since. “They never collapsed. The way to revive it was sug- is finally pushing their expiration date and the question arises - which way give up” reported one former agent and gested by a simple principle -- the more into the future, from 2008 to 2010. This will these worthies lean as they put that appears to be true. They’ve followed you tax something, the less you get of it, is the occasion for celebration, and lots of together a cut-and-slashed compro- leads from New Jersey - where Hoffa is and vice versa. Reducing taxes on capital explaining as to how the turtle got on that mise, cobbled from the hard-lined thought to be buried in concrete as part of and investment therefore should increase fence post. House version versus the Bush-backed a pro football stadium foundation. To the both, and so it has. Rich Lowry is editor of the National (and Democratic led) less stringent Florida everglades - presumably scattered Consider the big picture: The tax cuts Review. Senate adaptation? piecemeal among the hungry alligators. were passed in May 2003, and that’s 2006 by King Features Synd., Inc. The lower house immigration bill, And, over in Japan - shipped there bit by in addition to sending illegals back bit, in small containers. home (primarily Mexico), has no And now back near Detroit where he Salado Village Voice is published every Thursday, 213 Mill Creek Dr, Suite #125, PO Box 587, Salado, guest worker plan (which the President was last seen three decades ago. This time Texas 76571. Subscription Rates: $26 per year in Bell County, $28 per year outside of Bell County; demands); marks each illegal alien a the FBI’s are poking around a rural horse $35 per year outside of Texas. felon (which could preclude them from farm in Milford Township. 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Letters should address issues, not personalities and should be concise and constructive in approach. Letters repeat offenders. departure of the violent Hoffa, is probably should be limited to 300 words. SENATE VERSION now among the “dearly departed” - either Tim Fleischer, Editor-in-Chief Marilyn Fleischer, Managing Editor The Senate’s Immigration Bill through the passage of time; a bullet in the [email protected] [email protected] Chris McGregor, Staff Writer Ken Clapp, Political Commentary allows illegal immigrants, who have head; or “sleeping with the fishes” in a [email protected] [email protected] been in this country five years or more, deep lake wearing concrete shoes. a way to continue working plus even- Commentary: Who really cares? That’s -30- June 1, 2006, SALADO Village Voice, Page 3A

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� ����������������� Page 6A, SALADO Village Voice, June 1, 2006 LASTOVICA Fine Jewelers, Inc. SPORTSSPORTS “Known for Service” Prompt In-Store Jewelry Repairs Baseball All-District announced Diamond Sales • Custom Casting • Diamond Appraisal • Watch Repair • Diamond Setting Eagles place 5 on first team Jewelry Repair After closing out the baseball was well rep- trict teams. The Eagles compiled an earned run 1202 S 31st St. & Ave. L • Temple season at 24-9, the area resented on the recently finished second in dis- average of 2.13. 773-5772 champion Salado Eagle released 25AA All-Dis- trict behind Rogers, with Junior Tanner My- a 10-4 record. ers earned a spot on the Senior Jesse Rodri- first team as the second IRST ATIONAL ANK guez was named to the baseman. Myers hit .372 F N B first team as an outfield- in district and played er for the fourth consec- impeccable defense. He HOLLAND utive year. Rodriguez had 27 RBI’s from his hit .320 in district and lead-off spot, and led .365 on the year, scor- the Eagles with 15 stolen ing 14 runs in 14 district bases. games. Rounding out the Wes Ruth, another first team selections was senior, was named to sophomore pitcher Kevin the first team as a des- Jackson, who went 6-0 ignated hitter. Ruth in district and 8-1 on the “Banking the way it was meant to be.” had a sensational senior season. In district play season, clubbing .523 in he struck out 45 batters district play and .436 for in only 37 innings, post- 5.25% 1 YEAR CD the season. He had 31 ing a 2.08 ERA. RBI’s on the year, and On the second team led the team with four the Eagles had infielders SPRING SPECIAL triples. Josh Shaw and Johnny Brian Bates was se- Nix, while outfielder lected to the first team Seth Collins also made 200 West Travis as a pitcher, posting an the second team. outstanding 9-1 record Shaw, a senior, was Holland, Texas 76534 on the year. The senior chosen for his play at hurler fanned 50 bat- third base. He hit .422 Office 254-657-2528 Fax 254-657-8171 ters in 62 innings, and on the year and .395 in district. Shaw tied for the team lead in homeruns, with four, and runs scored, with 36. Shaw also swiped 13 bases. Sophomore Johnny Nix was listed as the sec- ond team short stop. Nix hit .354 in district with �������������� 15 runs and 15 RBI’s in 14 district games. ���������������������� Seth Collins, another Eagle sophomore, was named to the second team outfield. In his first year on the Varsity squad, Collins hit for a .371 average. He also scored 31 runs and tied for the team lead with four long balls. ������������ Salado’s only honor- ���������������� able mention selection was sophomore Matt Fritsch, who was chosen

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I reminded era public buildings. watching the many young County still await word fellow visitors that the The earlier buildings children participate in a 213 Mill Creek Drive as to whether the Bell most immediate threat prominently attest that day of contests and fun. they were erected by the There were several high (Located in Salado Plaza) County Judge will afford to Bell County residents them the same unfettered came from the County citizens of Bell County. school students helping By comparison, this new the teachers with the chil- Mon - Wed - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. access that “employees” Judge and Commissioners edifice almost selfishly dren participate in a day Tues & Thurs Closed will enjoy. You must re- themselves since they had member, the political sales single-handedly silenced bears only the names of of contests and fun, but pitch on this new structure our Constitutional voice local politicos who direct- I closely observed two, included so-called “secu- and vote. ed its construction project Matt Caskey and Barrett rity” concerns- so don’t be There is, however, lim- over and/or without ex- Brashier. surprised if it is harder to ited good news to report. plicit voter approval. Oh, Whether it was keep- I almost forgot, the plaque ing up with all the chil- also names the company dren (including several Village Pharmacy awarded the lucrative con- classes all in yellow tee struction contract- a vote shirts), trying to keep of Salado for which County Judge the children in the shade Burrows was obliged to between events in the 213 Mill Creek, # 155 recuse himself. extreme heat, or being In short, the new on the receiving end of www.devereauxjewelers.com 947-3185 building is Bell County’s the spray water bottles, Ground Zero-a historical the many times their caps So much more than just a drug store. marker where local demo- were stolen, or the many cratic sprit was silenced shoulder rides with tired and our voice curtailed. first graders, neither of However viewed, it is not them ever lost heir pa- Offering tanning, aerobic & pilates Linda Rountree Pritchard, R.N. an auspicious beginning tience. 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The performance Sunday School 9:30 “Horizon Group of the Ministries will present a will be held in the Mary Charles Stanley’s In Touch 650 Royal Street Year” for 2003. Garry was Southern Gospel concert, Alice Marshall Perform- Ministries. (254) 947-5482 honored to be featured pi- featuring the Mercy’s ing Arts Auditorium. Other members of • Mother’s Day Out. Now Enrolling for Fall • anist for the “Old Friends Mark Quartet and The The event will mark the Mercy’s Mark include Quartet” which included Messenger Quartet, 6:30 third time Mercy’s Mark Josh Feemster, Christian Gospel Legends Jake p.m. June 3 at Temple Col- Quartet has performed in Davis (Bass) and Brent Hess and George Younce Central Texas, while The Mitchell (tenor). Mercy and was featured on the St. Stephen Messenger Quartet has a Mark’s debut project. Grace Baptist Church “Homecoming Friends John Warden Pastor • Jonathan Murdock, Assoc/ Youth Pastor strong local following. includes songs by such Catholic Tour” with Bill Gaither. 2 mi. West of I-35 on 1670/2484 • 254-947-5917 Mercy’s Mark is a notable writers Gerald Church Davis has also produced relatively new group, Crabb, Kyla Rowland, award winning albums and Worship Schedule but is fronted by Gospel Marty Funderburk and Religious Education songs such as “Midnight Sunday School • 9:45 a.m. • Worship • 11 a.m. veteran Garry Davis. Joel Lindsey. Classes Cry”, “If God Be For Advance tickets are Worship/Bible Study and Praise Kids Music • 6 p.m. Pre-K thru 12th Davis, who has played Us”, “For God So Loved”, priced at $12, while tick- Wednesday 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. professionally since the “Stand By Me” and the ets purchased at the door Pot Luck Meal 6:45 pm Wednesday age of 17, has toured with Dove Award winning Praise & Prayer • Missions for children • Satisfy for youth 7:15 p.m. Grammy Award Winning will be $14. Children 12 “There Rose A Lamb”. Mass Ricky Skaggs and worked and under will be admit- Saturday • 5:30 p.m. Garry has received an with various artists in the ted free of charge. Sunday abundance of awards, been First Baptist Church • Main St. at the Creek Christian Music Industry. In addition, a con- (Spanish) 9:30 a.m. nominated for numerous He is most recognized as cession stand offering SUNDAY WEDNESDAY (English) 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Dove Awards, received drinks, sandwiches and Contemporary Worship/Bible Study 9:00a.m. Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m. the pianist, arranger, co- Tues. & Wednesday • 6 p.m. rave reviews in Charisma Traditional Worship/Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Recovery 6:00 p.m. owner and producer for homemade snacks will be Thurs. & Fri. • 8 a.m. magazine and inducted Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir 6:00 p.m. the talented gospel groups available. Jr. High Huddles 6:00 p.m. Team Kid (Age 3 - 6th grade) 6:15 p.m. Office Hours: into the Alabama Hall Gold City and Signature Tickets can be pur- Sr High Huddles 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting 6:15 p.m. Every day of Fame. His television chased in Salado at the Youth Half-TIme 7:30 p.m. Sound Quartet. During 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. appearances have his tenure, Gold City was Village Pharmacy and the included The 700 Club, www.fbcsalado.org 601 FM 2268 awarded “Group of the Thomas Kinkade Stage- Acts Network, Trinity (254) 947-5465 Year” six consecutive coach Gallery. 947-8037 Broadcasting Network, years and Signature Sound For more information [email protected] Odyssey Channel, The Quartet was awarded about the concert call Grand Ole Opry, John Donnie or Linda Jackson Your mother was like a vine in your vineyard Hagee Ministries, and at 254-947-5100. planted by the water; it was fruitful and full of branches... Wallace service s held May 30 fr om E zeki e l 19:10 Services for Jessie Mer- United Methodist Church le Wallace, 98, of Seguin in Belton, where whe was and formerly of Belton in the Patterson Open were held May 30 in the Door class and a member Presbyterian Chur ch Heartfield Funeral Home of the United Methodist of Salado Chapel, with Reverend Women. In addition, she Rev. Carl Thompson, Pastor Darren Walker. Burial was a member of the Bell followed in the Resthaven County Retired Teachers Do s sman 10 A.M. Sunday Worship Cemetery south of Belton. Association and Delta Child care during service She was born on No- Kappa Gamma. Fu nera l Home North Main Street N vember 2, 1907 in Bell Survivors include 2525 N. M ain • B e lt on • 933- 2525 County to I.T. Harrell and one son, Don Wallace, Jessie Allamon Harrell. of Seguin; one daughter, “In Servi c e t o o ur fellow m an...” Dr. Plaza Salado Wallace was a lifetime Peggy Harlan, of Potts- Presbyterian Church Brookshire resident of Bell County. boro; eight grandchildren of Salado Brothers She graduated from Hol- and four great-grandchil- land High School, and dren. She was preceded in later graduated from the death by her husband, in 105 Salado Plaza Drive • 254-947-8106 University of Mary Har- 1977, one daughter, Patti www.presbsalado.org din-Baylor. Hall, in 1992; and two sis- The Salado Church of Christ She married William ters, Rubby Ann Baker, in welcomes you to our services this week Gran Wallace on Sept. 2, 2003, and Tommie Smith. 1934 in Lubbock. Wal- In lieu of flowers, Sunday Morning Service •June 4, 2006 lace taught school in memorials may be made Belton and Salado. She to the First United Meth- “What is considered was a member of the First odist Church in Belton. the role of the chrch? We get into so many types of “busyness” that maybe Salado Monday Club the real purpose becomes vague or somehow gets set s June 5 meeting displaced. In the last The Monday Club Sharon McGlasson two verses of the Letter of the Salado United will present a program of James, we’ll see this relating to her artwork. week the reason for the Methodist Church will All ladies of the com- church’s very existence. Douglas B. Willingham, D.D.S. meet 2 p.m. June 5 at the munity are invited to “We are Soul Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Since 1980 Salado United Methodist attend. Joe Keyes Conservationists.” 2 North Main Street at Thomas Arnold Road Church. Minister in the historic Armstrong Adams House (c. 1869) Salado, Texas We offer Chairside Whitening System Sunday Gretchen Williams Bible Class • 9 a.m. Worship • 10 a.m. as featured in ABC’s “Extreme Makeovers” Evening Worship • 6 p.m. Harpist Wednesday 254-947-5242 Bible Classes • 6:30 p.m. Office Hours by Appointment B e autifu l musi c fo r any o ccasi o n! Scott & White Health Plan IH-35 at Blacksmith Rd. and most insurance Fellow, American College of Dentists Fellow, International College of Dentists (254) 699- 9 050 plans accepted Dentist of the Year 947-5241 • www.saladochurchofchrist.org Now a Met Life provider. Central Texas Dental Society, 1988 www.ce ntexh ar pist.co m June 1, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 11A Summer Series at Church of Christ Kim Neill Van Cura Joe Keyes, Minister Ash, Professor of Bible on June 28, Carson Ste- of the Salado Church of in the College of Biblical phens, Director of Devel- PRIVATE MUSIC STUDIO Christ, announced this Studies at Abilene Chris- opment for the Lifeline in Mill Creek • Salado week that the annual tian University. Dr. Ash Chaplaincy Program in Dr. Van Cura is an experienced teacher of piano and Summer Guest Speaker will speak on Jesus as the Houston and Dallas will voice with many years of teaching and performing Series will begin 6:30 “Prince of Peace.” be the speaker, addressing experience. p.m. June 7 in the recently On June 14, Dr. David • B.M. -Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore the audience with a look at • M.A. - The University of Iowa enlarged main Church Worley, a former president Jesus as “Lord of Lords.” • Ed.D. - Baylor University building on Stagecoach of the Austin Graduate Services begin at 6: • Co-founder of the MUSIC IN SALADO series Road. School of Theology, will 30 p.m. each Wednesday, The theme for this address Jesus as “Ser- according to Keyes, who oic For more o & V e Less year’s series is “A Savior vant.” ian on also stated that the series P s information call By Any Other Name,” and June 21, Brandon will continue through July will feature lessons on the Groome, preaching Laura Anne Schatte and August. various names and titles minister for the Town I 947-5592 n Mill Creek received a master’s assigned to Jesus Christ in West Church of Christ in degree in architecture Scripture. Taylor, will explore Jesus with special certifica- The lineup for June as “King of Kings.” tion in historic pres- includes: June 7, Dr. Tony Closing out the month ervation from Texas A&M university on May 12. She was also Mattress World awarded The Henry SUMMER YOGA. off HK Dodgen Loop 363, next to Hancock Fabrics Adams Certificate of Where: Salado United Methodist Church, Merit from the College Eastman House, Simmons, of Architecture. 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201 North Main These elevations show how the architecture of the new rest areas will recall the in Historic Downtown Salado 254-947-LADY (5239) area’s early history with mills along Salado Creek. Page 2B, SALADO Village Voice, June 1, 2006 What’s happening music and vaudeville-style ninth graders, at the JUNE 10 The Front Row JUNE 2-4 entertainment. Show- (A Gallery of Shops) high school field. Salado High School Salado Silver Spur times: 7:30 p.m. June Cost: $40. Registration Class of 1966 40th Offering a Distinctive Variety Theater presents “Holy 30-July 1 and 2 p.m. July with live and info: Coach Jeff Reunion, 6-10 p.m. Matrimony,” 1-2. Info: 254-947-3456 or Of Merchandise music and vaudeville- Cheatham, 254-947- at the Stagecoach Inn www.saladosilverspur. com. style entertainment. 6977 or email jlcheatha Club, located on the Located in Old Church Place ULY Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. [email protected]. second floor of the J 4 Salado Historical Soci- June 2-3 and 2 p.m. June UNE Statecoach Inn Restu- 230 N. Main Street J 5-8 ety Annual Picnic, 6:30 3-4. Info: 254-947-3456 Tennis Camp for arant. For more infor- p.m. in Pace Park. 947-5831 or www.saladosilverspur. Salado youth at the mation: 254-947-5196. ULY com. Stagecoach Courts. JUNE 12-JULY 30 J 7-9 Salado Silver Spur Cost: $45. Led by Strength and Con- JUNE 3 Theater presents “Stars Texas Manx Club Salado tennis coach ditioning Camp for and Spurs Forever,” with Melissa Hyer. Registra- incoming ninth-12th Buggy Blast IV dune live music and vaude- Margrit’s Shoe tion and info: 947-6900 graders. Camp will be buggy and Volkswagen ville-style entertainment. at the Salado Civic ext. 2075 or email held Mon.-Thurs. at Show Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Center. Registration [email protected]. the high school track Chateau July7-8 and 2 p.m. July begins at 9 a.m. Draw- UNE and weight room. Cost: J 7 8-9. Info: 254-947-3456 or 22 North Main ings for prizes will be Wednesdays in $60. Registration and www.saladosilverspur. com. In Southern Comforts held, and proceeds will the Park, sponsored info: 254-947-6977 or JULY 11-14 be donated to the Texas by Salado ISD and the email jlcheatham@sala 254-917-0595 Boys Basketball Camp, Scottish Rite Hospital for Chamber of Com- doisd.org. for incoming third- Children in Dallas. Info: merce, 10-11 a.m. in JUNE 14 Margrit Chapman through-ninth graders, at ����������������������������������������� www.texasmanxclub. Pace Park. Theme: Wednesdays in the SIS gym. Cost: $45. com. “It’s a Bug’s Life.” Free the Park, sponsored Registration and info: and open to children by Salado ISD and the JUNE 4 Grady Newton, 947- The Wilmer ages three-to-12. No Chamber of Commerce, 6900 ext. 1305 or email Memorial Lecture will reservations required. 10-11 a.m. in Pace [email protected]. be held on JUNE 8 Park. Theme: “Flag JULY 13 3-5 p.m. at the Salado Salado Chamber Day.” Free and open to Salado Chamber of Civic Center. The Institute of Commerce Ladies children ages three- Commerce Ladies Auxil- for the Humanities Auxiliary meeting, to-12. No reservations iary meeting, 9:30 a.m. at invites you to a free, 9:30 a.m. at the Civic required. the Civic Center. Program: public lecture honoring Center. Program: Sto- JUNE 16-18 Ruth Daw, “Women of � the memory of Hank ryteller Joe Pehoski. Salado Silver Spur Peru.” and Harry Wilmer. JUNE 9-10 Theater presents JULY 14-16 Busiinesswoman and 2006 Judy and A.C. “Holy Matrimony,” Salado Silver Spur philanthropist, Marilyn Greene Literary Fes- with live music and Theater presents “Stars Tam will speak on “Life, tival, featuring Steven vaudeville-style enter- and Spurs Forever,” with Love and Legacies.” Harrigan, author of the tainment. Showtimes: live music and vaude- The lecture will be bestseller “Challenger 7:30 p.m. June 16-17 Janelle’s ville-style entertainment. followed by a 25th Park,” 7 p.m. each and 2 p.m. June 17-18. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. anniversary reception evening. Also featuring Info: 254-947-3456 or July14-15 and 2 p.m. July celebrating the Institute’s Salado performers in www.saladosilverspur. 15-16. Info: 254-947-3456 twenty-five years of “A Legacy: the Sa-la- com. or www.saladosilverspur. existence. For more oh.” More details TBA. JUNE 21 com. information contact the JUNE 9-11 Mill Creek Com- JULY 19 Institute office at 947- Salado Silver Spur munity Association Mill Creek Community 5729 or [email protected]. Theater presents meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Association meeting, 5: “Holy Matrimony,” the Inn on the Creek. JUNE 5 30 p.m. at the Inn on the with live music and JUNE 21 Monday Club meet- Creek. ing, 2 p.m. at the Salado vaudeville-style enter- Wednesdays in JULY 21-13 United Methodist tainment. Showtimes: the Park, sponsored Salado Silver Spur Church. Program: Sharon 7:30 p.m. June 9-10 by Salado ISD and the Theater presents “Stars McGlasson giving a and 2 p.m. June 10-11. Chamber of Com- and Spurs Forever,” with Specializing in demonstration of her art- Info: 254-947-3456 or merce, 10-11 a.m. in live music and vaude- Antiques, work. All ladies invited to www.saladosilverspur. Pace Park. Theme: ville-style entertainment. Floral attend. com. “Taking Care of Your Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Arrangements, UNE Pet (bring your dog on JUNE 5 J 10 July21-22 and 2 p.m. July Annual Salado a leash)” Free and open Custom Bedding, Salado Historical 22-23. Info: 254-947-3456 Reunion, 9:30 a.m.-3: to children ages three- Painted Furniture, Society board meeting, or www.saladosilverspur. 7 p.m. at the Salado Civic 30 p.m. at the Salado to-12. No reservations Upholstery com. Center. Intermediate School. required. Info: 254-947-5783 or JULY 22, 29 & AUG. 5 JUNE 5-8 Tablerock’s 14th Football Camp for 254-939-3187. JUNE 24-25 SALADO: Exit 286 off I-35, then go west on FM 2484 Annual presentation of for 5.5 miles and turn onto Union Grove Lane incoming third through Auditions for Wed-Sat 10am-6 pm, Sun 1-5 pm 254 947-3584 Tablerock’s produc- Salado Legends, 8:15 WACO: 213 Mary in the Shops of River Square tion of Macbeth, p.m. Dinner: 7:15 p.m., cost 3 p.m. both days at $8, reservations required. Tablerock. Director: Performance tickets: $15 David Dunlap, 254- adults, $5 for children 12 Salado Civic Center 247-0220 or ddunlap@ and under. Info: 254-947- 3205 or www.tablerock.org. Designed to serve the Village of Salado tablerock.org. Christy’s JUNE 28 JULY 24-28 Girls Basketball Also: Wednesdays in the Park, sponsored Camp, for incoming third- Bandstand - Gazebo of by Salado ISD and the through-ninth graders, at Chamber of Com- the SIS gym. Cost: $50. Rental Rooms For: Registration and info: Family/Class Reunions merce, 10-11 a.m. in Pace Park. Theme: Coach Scott Copeland, Salado 947-6900 ext. 1305 or email Weddings - Wedding Receptions Ladies Boutique “The Summer Olym- Rehearsal Dinners pics.” Free and open to [email protected]. JULY 26-28 Business Meetings & Luncheons Christy Arner children ages three- to-12. No reservations Salado Village Art- Style Shows • Concerts required. ists Painting Workshop, with Garnet Bluster, of JUNE 30-JULY 2 601 North Main Street Main at N. Pace Park Salado Silver Spur New Braunfels. Workshop P.O. Box 83 Theater presents will focus on still life (254) 947-8300 Salado, TX 76571 “Stars and Spurs and rural architecture in 254/947-0561 Forever,” with live water color and gouash. June 1, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 3B Society annual Gen- Christmas Stroll event. Village of Salado? eral Meeting and Chili More details TBA. Supper, 6:15 p.m. at the DECEMBER 7-9 Salado Civic Center. 2006 Coach Smith DECEMBER 1, 2, 8 AND 9 Memorial Basketball Tablerock Amphithe- Tournament, featuring ater’s Annual presenta- some of the finest high tion of Charles Dickens’ school basketball teams in Yuletide classic, A the state. More info TBA. Christmas Carol, 7 p.m. DECEMBER 12 each night. Tickets avail- Mill Creek Commu- able at the gate beginning nity Association meeting 6:30 p.m. Concessions and Christmas Dinner open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: at Mill Creek Restaurant. $5 for adults, $3 for chil- 6 p.m. happy hour, 7 p.m. dren. Info: 254-947-9205 dinner. or www.tablerock.org. 2007 DECEMBER 1-3 APRIL 27 Salado Historical ABWA Benefit and Society’s Annual Christ- Style Show, 11 a.m.-1 mas Tour of Homes. p.m. at the Longhorn More details TBA. Room of Stagecoach Inn. DECEMBER 1-3 & 8-10 Info: 254-947-3617. Annual Salado The Event Center at

Texas Manx Club Buggy Blast IV dune buggy and Volkswagen Show at the Salado Civic Center. Tenroc Ranch JUNE 3 - Elegant, Quiet, Rural Setting Registration will begin at 9 a.m., and awards will be handed out at 2:30 p.m. The public is invited to view all the I-35 Exit 284 2 miles West on Thomas Arnold Rd classic and restored vehicles, like the dune buggy pictured above.

both nights. Two trails to Price: $170. Info: email SEPTEMBER 20-22 October event, sponsored choose from. Concessions Salado Village Art- [email protected] by the Salado Chamber of available. Admission: $5 ists Painting Workshop, JULY 31-AUGUST 2 Commerce Ladies Auxil- for adults, $3 for chil- with D.K. Nichols, of Volleyball camp iary. Details TBA. dren 12 and under. Info: Rockdale. Workshop will for incoming seventh- OCTOBER 18 254-947-9205 or email focus on abstract color through-ninth graders, in Mill Creek Commu- [email protected]. the SIS gym. Cost: $30. and design; student will nity Association meet- NOVEMBER 15 Registration and info: have choice of medium. ing, 5:30 p.m. at the Inn Mill Creek Commu- The Sirena 4,000 sq. ft. Coach Bree Holz, 947- Price: $155. Info: email on the Creek. nity Association meet- Blue Heron 5,000 sq. ft. [email protected]. 6900 ext. 1304 or email OCTOBER 21 ing, 5:30 p.m. at the Inn Catering Kitchen • Bar Area. [email protected]. OCTOBER 7-8 Salado Area Republi- on the Creek. Private creekside wedding facilities Audtions for Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Site AUGUST 5-6 can Women Fine China OVEMBER Tablerock’s annual A N 21 512-947-9218 • www.Tenroc.com 40th Annual Salado Luncheon, noon at Salado Historical Art Fair in Pace Park. Christmas Carol pro- Stagecoach Inn Longhorn Show Times: Saturday, duction, 3 p.m. both days. Room. Info: 254-947- 9 a.m.–5p.m., Sunday 9 Info: 254-947-9205 or 3617. a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: email harrycsweet@sbcgl OCTOBER 21 $5 for adults, children 12 obal.net. Annual Chamber of and under are free. OCTOBER 7, 14 AND 21 Commerce Golf Tour- Info: Salado Chamber Tablerock’s Annual nament, 8 a.m. start at of Commerce, 254-947- Shakespeare Play, Mill Creek. Info: Salado 5040. Macbeth, under the Chamber, 254-947-5040. AUGUST 10 stars, 7:30 p.m. each OCTOBER 21 Salado Chamber of night. Tickets: $10 for Salado Education Commerce Ladies Aux- adults, $5 for child, Foundation Cattlemen’s iliary meeting, 9:30 a.m. student or military. Info: Ball at Tenroc Ranch. For at the Civic Center. Pro- 254-247-0220 or email tickets or more informa- gram: Paul Letourneau [email protected]. tion call 254-.947-1958. on his book “My Vietnam OCTOBER 12-14 OCTOBER 28-29 Experiences.” Spouses Annual Christmas in Tablerock’s Fright invited. Trail 7:30-10:30 p.m. AUGUST 12 Mill Creek Com- munity Association Fall Social, 6 p.m. happy hour, It’s a Texas thing! 7 p.m. dinner. Details 22” custom TBA. metal cut-outs. AUGUST 16 Great for gifts. Mill Creek Commu- nity Association meet- ing, 5:30 p.m. at the Inn on the Creek. SEPTEMBER 16-17 Tablerock’s Fantasy Faire 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both Order yours at days, featuring characters from history, literature, mythology and imagina- tion. Enjoy music, dance, swordplay and storytell- ing, and shop goods from over 50 vendors. Admis- sion: $7 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, On IH-35 between exits 284 & 285 seniors and military. Info: 254-624-1008 or email Salado, Texas [email protected]. GREGORY’S SEPTEMBER 20 #3 Old Town Salado Mill Creek Commu- Salado nity Association meet- 254-947-4479 ing, 5:30 p.m. at the Inn www.gregorysofsalado.com • (800) 473-5703 on the Creek. Page 4B, SALADO Village Voice, June 1, 2006 Part I in a series Men, women who contributed to early founding

“AEtrulia’s Fine Resale Shop” of state, county honored as Salado’s Heroes Now accepting BY MARYBELLE BROWN to them, migrated to the Salado’s Heroes Milam Land District Spring & Summer A visit to the Old Salado and purchased a farm clothing. Grave Yard, located A project of Friends of Salado Cemetery near Three Forks, where in the center of Salado the Leon and Lampasas Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and the Salado Historical Society Cemetery, shows the grave Rivers and Salado Creek Michelle Ellis 881 N. Main sites of a number of men join to form Little River. 254-947-0504 Across from Subway To assist in learning more Ranger fighting Indians and women who came to about these early pioneers, on the Texas frontier. Anderson was active Texas during the days of Volumes I and II of The The Aikens later in the area, signing a the Republic of Texas or Story of Bell County and migrated to Bell County petition to the State shortly thereafter and who a copy of Tyler’s History first settling on Cedar Legislature asking that contributed greatly to the of Bell County have been Creek where the Village land which became founding and growth of placed in the Salado of Aiken was established Bell and Falls Counties Salado, Bell County, and Intermediate School and later moved to the Elm be cut off from Milam the State of Texas. These Library for students to Creek area west of what County and established 1220 N. Robertson Rd individuals have been access. Stories about all is today the location of as new counties in 1849. designated as “Salado’s of these early settlers can Troy. They raised a large No action was taken at ������������������������� Heroes.” Each individual be found in these valuable family of 12 children. that time and a second or couple has made a reference books. Later they moved to the petition was presented. �������������������� unique contribution to our The Salado’s Heroes’ Village of Salado and The Legislature acted on history. Project is a joint endeavor played an active role in this and Bell County was Students from area of Friends of Salado the development of Salado established in that year, schools have studied about Cemetery Association and Bell County. Col. 1850. Area’s only Authorized them, visited their graves, and the Salado Historical Aiken was a surveyor for James Anderson, after Club Car Dealer and written papers on their Society. It is an on- the Milam Land District a tour as Post Master at www.fairwaycarts.com impressions of the lives of going project of historical and did survey work in nearby Bryant’s Station, these men and their wives. research and preservation what later became Falls, was elected to the office of and is concerned with Coryell, and McLennan Justice of the Peace in the securing Texas State Counties. He surveyed first election held in Bell Historical Commission the land donated for the County. He served in that Subject Markers to be building of Salado College office until his death in placed at the grave sites and creation of the Village 1865. He was active in the honoring these pioneer of Salado. He was one founding and promotion For Eleven Years! residents. This project of the founders of Salado of Salado College, also will play an important College and served on the serving as a trustee for Blending the past with the Present. role in preserving and first Board of Trustees. that institution. He was promoting the rich Hermon died in 1860 and a member of Salado Joint Quality merchandise ~ Old-Fashion heritage enjoyed by the Margaret died in 1877. Stock Company which sold prices with Old-Fashion service! Village of Salado and the Both are buried in the land to raise money for the part which these heroes family plot in the Old College. Additionally 302 N. Main St. Salado, Texas and their descendents have Salado Grave Yard. 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He was Captain of a Barnard Anderson The Andersons were #4 Rock Creek ship which brought arms, The Andersons came parents of 14 children. Salado ammunition, immigrants to Texas as members of James Anderson was and supplies from New the Mercer Colony during buried in Old Salado 947-3630 Orleans to the Texas the days of the Republic of Grave Yard and his is one Army. After the war he Texas. They were natives of the lost graves at this Kitchenware, settled in Harris County of North Carolina and had cemetery. Elizabeth’s including Bakeware, Pottery, and began a prosperous migrated to Missouri prior date of death and place Glassware, Gadgets and more trade business. Later he to their move to Texas. of burial are unknown. Descendents have placed • Unique Furniture served in the United States They first homesteaded a memorial marker at the • Garden & Yard Decor Army during the Mexican in North Texas but War. 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20. Springhouse Antiques 254-947-0747 S 39. The Range at the Barton House 254/947-3828 D 61. SALADO CIVIC SQUARE 79. Presbyterian Church of Salado 254/947-8106 C 3. SHOPS AT THE STAGECOACH 115. Johnny’s Steaks & Bar-Be-Que 254/947-4663 D 22. Salado Silver Spur Theatre 254/947-3456 E Joe Read State Farm Agency 254/947-3599 $ Salado Cigars 254/947-9177 S 40. Family Dentistry 254/947-5242 P 116. Johnny’s Texas Banquet Hall 254/947-4663 D Properties by Larry Sands 254/947-5580 $ 81. Salado Sawmill 254/947-0137 S 4. Stagecoach Inn 254/947-5111 D,L Dr. Douglas B. Willingham 118. Thomas Arnold 254/947-5191 E 24. Accents of Salado 254/947-5908 S Uncommon Grounds Cafe 254/947-3354 D The Timbers at Salado Sawmill 254/947-0137 L 5. Stone Creek Settlements 254/947-9099 L 42. Mud Pies Pottery 254/947-0281 S 119. Salado Intermediate 254/947-1700 E 25. Leigh’s Necessities 62. Heirlooms 254/947-0336 S 888/777-8844 43. Southern Comforts 254/947-0595 S 120. 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First Baptist Church 254/947-5465 C The Sewing Basket 254/947-5423 S 88. The Personal Wealth Coach 254/947-1111 $ 11. Tablerock Amphitheatre 254/947-9205 E 49. Roy T’s Old Salado Bakery $ Not shown on map 31. Salado Mansion 254/947-5157 D 12. The Rose Mansion B&B 254/947-8200 L 50. Farmers Insurance 254/947-0995 $ The Event Center at Tenroc Ranch 32. THE VERANDA 71. 94. SALADO PLAZA 13. Salado United Methodist Church 254/947-5482 C Zbranek Agency SALADO CIVIC CENTER 2 miles west of I-35 on Thomas Arnold Rd. First Texas Brokerage 254/947-5577 $ Salado Civic Center 254/947-8300 CV Salado Village Voice 254/947-5321 $ 14. Tennille’s Place 254/947-3811 S Salado Fire Department 254/947-8961 CV 512/947-9218 $ 33. First State Bank 254/947-5852 $ Chamber of Commerce 254/947-5040 CV Edward D. Jones 254/947-5128 $ (1 mile east on Royal) 51. Salado Church of Christ 254/947-5241 CV 34. FIRST CENTRE at 40 N. Main Historical Society CV Monteith Abstract & Title Co. 254/947-3922 $ 14. Royal Street Provision 254/947-3350 L Alice’s 254/947-9000 S SISD Administration 254/947-5479 E Salado Chiropractic 254/947-BACK P Country Inn ROCK CREEK Chameleon Clothier 254/947-7104 S Village Art Center Salado Eye Care 254/947-LENS P (3.5 miles east on Royal) 53. Splendors of Salado 254/947-3630 S First Community Title 254/947-8480 $ 72. The Halley House 254/947-1000 L Village Pharmacy 254/947-3185 $ 15. Friendship House B&B 254/947-3136 L 54. Charlotte’s of Salado 254/947-0240 S 35. Salado Masonic Lodge #296 CV 73. 96. Mill Creek Golf & Country Club 254/947-5144 D,L 16. The Baines House B&B 254/947-5260 L CARRIAGE PLACE SQUARE 36. Christy’s of Salado 254/947-0561 S Salado Tanning & Fitness 254/947-5814 $ 97. Salado Public Library 254/947-9191 E 17. Inn on the Creek B&B 254/947-5554 D,L 56. OLD CHURCH PLACE Your Salado business can find 37. Inn at Salado 254/947-0027 L The Front Row Emporium 254/947-5831 S 98. Salado Cleaners 254/947-7299 $ CELEBRATION CENTER 38. SALADO SQUARE 100. Village Realty 254/947-0342 $ its place on this map and on the web 18. Botangles 254/947-4747 $ 57. THE COLONY ARCHANGEL ON MAIN Browning’s Courtyard Cafe 254/947-8666 D 74. Merle Norman Cosmetics 254/947-9993 S 102. Robertson’s Hams Old Salado Springs Celebration Griffith Fine Art 254/947-3177 S with a weekly ad for just $10. Carden’s 254/947-0300 S Etrulia’s 254/947-0504 S and The Choppin’ Block 254/947-5562 S Center and Retreat 254/947-5933 $ 59. The Iron Gardens 254/368-1928 S Linda Rountree Pritchard 254/947-4263 P Salado Wine Seller 254/947-8011 S 104. Fairway Golf Carts 254/947-4065 S Call Salado Village Voice 19. Old Salado Springs Watersong Massage 254/947-0042 P Main Street Place 254/947-9908 S 76. ArchAngel Antiques 108. Scissors Hair and Nails 254/947-9001 $ Guest Lodging 254/947-5933 L at 254/947-5321. & Architectural Salvage 254/947-5933 S 111. Super 8 Motel 254/947-5000 L Page 8B, SALADO Village Voice, June 1, 2006 Cowboys Bar-B-Q Local student attends Exit 285 • 1300 Robertson RD DRT state convention Thomas Arnold El- attendance as well, along Slow Cooking. . . ementary student Kindell with Kindell’s parents, Hill read her 2006 Fourth Dan and Nikole Hill, won Fast Service Grade first place essay to the State competition with 500 members and guests an essay focusing on Co- Brisket • Sausage • Turkey of the 115th Annual manche Indians. Ham • Chicken • Pork Tenderloin Daughters of the Republic Among the least Pork Ribs • Veggies... of Texas Convention, held friendly tribes of Native May 19 in Arlington. 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There held at the Big Spring Linda Cawthon. For more vations for the lunch, call 5783. at the Salado Intermediate will be ample visiting time area of Salado Creek as a information about the School Cafeteria. Reg- both before the meeting, welcome home party for istration will begin at 9: and during and following John Shanklin and his 30 a.m. with the reunion the luncheon. wife, Felda Davis Shank- continuing until 3:30 p.m. Special recognition lin, as they returned from Summer art classes at CAC The reunion provides an will be given to classes a stay of several years in Long-time CAC Art Youth Art for kids will have the option of opportunity for former celebrating special anni- Mexico. teacher, Betsi Chamlee, under age 15 will also choosing a one or two students, teachers, fami- versaries of their gradua- Their return was will be offering several be offered from June 26- week class. The Adult lies and friends to enjoy tions (such as 25th, 50th, celebrated with a picnic art classes for artists of all 30, from 1-3 p.m. This Art class is designed to a day together. Any resi- etc.). Special recognition along the creek. It proved ages this summer. youth class is designed for enhance artistic vision dents or former residents will also be given to the to be such an enjoyable Pre-K Art will be from intermediate and advanced and skill as students study of Salado are encouraged individual who is the old- gathering that they made June 26-30. There are students and will focus on drawing and painting to attend. est in attendance, the old- plans to meet again the two sessions from which drawing techniques as techniques. Lunch will be catered est graduate in attendance, following year. This event to choose; 9 a.m.-10:30 well as pastel and acrylic. 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IRON GARDENS Wrought Iron at Yesteryear Prices Outdoor Sho wroom in Historic Sa la do 405 N. Main St. Salado, TX (2 5 4)3 68.1928 G aze b os • Arc he s • Plan t e rs • Bake r’s Rac ks Texas Stars • Benche s • Po t Rac ks • De c o Wall Art • Chimne as • Sin ks • Po tt e ry Page 12B SALADO Village Voice, June 1, 2006 The exploding car is back in the rodeo arena I happened to be with out there. With him not legendary rodeo clowns clowning anymore, I fig- Store Quail Dobbs and Leon by ured my bringing the car Coffee the day Quail sold act back would be a trib- Leon his famous explod- Tumbleweed ute to Quail. I’ve always ing car. For decades, told him he was my hero. Closing Quail entertained rodeo Smith I won’t try to be Quail, but audiences all over the there will always be part Everything Reduced!! world with his slapstick of Quail in the act.” comedy. His old car Quail says the car when he saw it for the first Quail gave up clowning reared up, spun around needed Leon a lot more time, it looked like a pile seven years ago and put Jeans, Pants, Shirts, Hats, and spewed fire, smoke, than Leon needed the of junk. He worked with his car in storage. Since car parts and fireworks all car. “It sat for seven years Jewelry, Shoes, Collegiate Items it and created an act that 1999, his arena is the over the arena. When he going to waste. I’m glad rodeo fans can still quote courtroom. A sign on his and Much More wasn’t clowning with his Leon has it.” almost word for word. Justice of the Peace office car, Quail fought bulls and Leon says he’s been Quail fought his first in Coahoma reads “The was honored many times rodeoing a long time but bull in 1962 and clowned Law East of Stink Creek.” for his work as a barrel right now he’s like a kid Fixtures and Furnishings for 36 years at some of the When I interviewed man. in a candy store. “I’m just most prestigious rodeos in Quail and Leon, it was For Sale Quail bought the car, so excited to get in it and the world. He performed mutual admiration. Each a 1910 Model T with a drive it. You can’t imag- at Cheyenne 28 years. man couldn’t say enough 1927 engine, in 1966. ine how troubled I was to He booked two years in good things about the He bought it sight unseen call Quail and ask him if advance and was in the other. over the telephone and he would sell me that act. arena 130 nights a year. Leon, who has been in It’s a part of Quail’s life. several movies and won a Clothing • Accessories • Gifts It’s a part of history that Closed Sundays • Salado • 947-7104 barrel full of rodeo hon- needs to be seen by gen- on the Corner of Main & Thomas Arnold ors himself, is absolutely erations of young people, thrilled with the purchase Robertson's Hams to let them know that of the car. & car’s still going. It’s such “I know how good that a great honor to be able to car act used to make me “Smoked” Meats & Beef Jerky have it. In my eyes, Quail feel,” he says. “If I can • Country Sausages • Bacon will be enshrined in this make the people in the car.” • Sugar Cured Hams stands feel as good as Leon left Coahoma that car act used to make • Delicious Sandwiches with the car and spent Fine Antiques & me feel, then Quail’s still (254) 947-5562 I-35, Exit 285 Salado three solid weeks work- Architectural Salvage ing with it to get his act together. He tried it out at a couple of college rodeos, and now he’s doing it at pro rodeos all over the country. UMHB releases (254) 947-5933 861 N. Main • Salado Honor Rolls (Across from Subway) The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has announced that 303 students have been listed No. 5 Salado Square on the spring 2006 Provost On the Courtyard Honor Roll. Main Street • Salado To receive this (254) 947-0300 email: [email protected] recognition a student must Featuring A Wonderful Selection For You... achieve a 3.7 grade point • Midwest of Cannon Falls • Collectible Porcelain Boxes average (GPA) or better on • Caspari Notes • Napkins and Plates • Home Decor • Cards for ALL Occasions a 4.0 scale. • Giftwrap, Books, Religious Gifts Chelsea Norman, of • Candles and more! Salado, was listed among Mon - Sat 10-5 • Sun 12-5 the honorees.

The Texas Tycoon Collection The Salado Sawmill, an artisan’s workshop • Metal Decor • • Jewelry • and gallery, has created a unique line of cus- tom furniture: The Texas Tycoon Collection. • Antiques • Big, bold and as rugged as a Texas oilman, this line reflects the character and style of these “A bit of whimsy, demanding gentlemen. No Victorian frills here: just clean lines, chiseled features and big pro- a touch of elegance” portions. While the style of these pieces reflects Shyenne’s of Salado Texas’ roots, it also demonstrates a flair for the (formerly The Dusty Rose) dramatic through the use of burl, bird’s eye and quarter-sawn lumber. Picture here is the 110 Royal Street, Salado Library Cabinet in the Tycoon Collection. This piece is made from bird’s eye maple. Note the shop-made crown molding, distinctive base and • Barnwood • • Rustic Items • towering proportions -- a showpiece for today’s tycoon, oil or otherwise. • Twistavant Candles • Master Craftsman Robert Pascoe makes these pieces at the Salado Saw- mill, allowing the customer to specify the dimensions, wood type, color and Home of Karen Lee’s hardware. Because Pascoe works the project from design through build Santa’s Unlimited and finish, you are assured of quality at every step. Just bring in a picture or sketch of something that you’re interested in and Pascoe will guide you Christmas items all year long!!! #8 Rock Creek through the design process. Pascoe has several other lines, including Arts (just a few steps off Main) and Crafts and General Store collection. Sunday-Friday: 10-5 The Sawmill, a division of XtraWorX, LLC, is located at 409 Salado Plaza Salado, TX 76571 at the entrance to Mill Creek in Salado. Saturday: 10-6 (254) 947-0240 Call Bob at 254-947-0137. 254-947-9215 charlottesofsalado.com Real Estate Salado Services For Sale Jobs Classifieds Section C SaladoMarketplace Village Voice Marketplace Classifieds June 1, 2006 Looking for land or commercial? Turn to our ad on 3C

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$229,000: Neat country home on 29 $339,900: What dreams are made of! $307,000: Private back yard close to $275,000: Come stay & play! Located acres with many extras inside, includ- Gorgeous kidney shaped pool with wa- Mill Creek Golf Course. Beautiful tile across the street from Mill Creek Golf ing vaulted ceilings, crown molding, terfall accents the backyard. A 14X24 work throughout living areas. Open course pro shop, this is the place to and laminate floors. Room to grow insulated shop/studio with French kitchen, breakfast & living room. be. Recently refurbished, this is a outside for horses, houses, crops or doors provides extra space for a work 3 BR, 2.5 BA, office, 2 dining areas, true showplace. Property goes to the cattle. area or studio. Two living areas, two 2 car garage. Garden tub, separate middle of Salado Creek. Use as a sec- dining areas, 4 bedroom home, with shower in Master BA plus sitting area ond home because all furnishings will an open kitchen for easy entertaining. in Master BR. Split bedrooms. convey. Located in Mill Creek Springs.

$229,900: Spacious master suite is the $174,900: Located in Chisholm Ridge $229,000: Just a few steps from Main $218,000: Open living area consists highlight of this 4 BR home. Wood, tile Townhomes, this townhome is conve- Street, Salado. This home is located of family room, den, dining and kitch- and carpet flooring, gas log fireplace, nient to Mill Creek Golf Course. Large on 1.6 acres with beautiful large live en. Two fireplaces. Large windows granite countertops in kitchen and master BR is downstairs and two large oak trees. Charming 3 BR home with a overlook beautiful backyard from dining areas, separate shower and jet- BRs upstairs. Lots of storage. Nice deck beautiful small creek running through family room. Two bedrooms and bath ted tub in master, large covered patio. and balcony. Solar screens. Very clean the back yard. Over an acre behind the downstairs with bedroom, bath and home provides privacy. A charming Side entry garage. Complete in early and nice to show. $130 per month in loft upstairs. Wonderful master suite cottage in the heart of Salado. Summer. homeowner’s fees. has room for sitting area or office.

$142,500: Great country home, conve- $163,000: Rustic home on a beautiful $109,000: Heavily landscaped back $149,900: This home is in beautiful nient to Salado, Belton & Killeen. Re- lot in Mill Creek. Rough beams, wood yard with a pond and covered deck. condition! Soaring ceilings add to cent carpet, ceramic tile & knotty pine floors & beaded board inside adds lots Recent interior paint allows quick oc- the roomy feel. Gorgeous windows, laminate floors. Recent paint, texture of charm. cupancy of this home. 3 BR, 2 BA, corner fireplace (never used). Split & trim. Covered patio, 2 car garage & 2 car garage. bedroom arrangement. Nice covered recent carport great for entertaining. patio. Gated subdivision. Page 2C, SALADO Village Voice, June 1, 2006 Services______tape and float, texture, Yard Maintenance: Mow, Storage space in Call Marilyn floors, decks, porches, weed eat, trim. 721-4699 Salado 8X12, 16X24 and plumbing and electrical. Popeye or 913-4692 up. 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Move outs. for 26 weeks Salado Home with Acreage on FM 2484. Two story plantation design with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 half baths and 2 car References. Call 254- garage. High ceilings, formal living and dining in mint condition. A bonus with detached 900 square foot guest house with 2 947-8533 Salado. (6 months) of bedrooms, 2 baths and kitchen. Enjoy Central Texas evenings in the gazebo. All located on 36+ acres. $544,500. Additional tfn advertising acreage available. Nicely Landscaped yard across from Pirtle Elementary in Belton ISD. 3 BR/2 BA/2 car garage with tasteful accent world Storage______for just $260. paint. $132,500. Call to get LAND Stow Away Storage Beautiful Building sites with numerous oak trees and scattered cedars. Kuykendall Mountain Road just west of Moffat Household -Commercial started today! Community Center. Three 33 acre tracts at $4,200 per acre with paved road frontage and community water. Some restric- tions required for harmonious neighborhood. 10X10 - 10x20- 22x40 254-947-5321 5 Acres on FM 2601 near Moody. Community Water available. No restrictions, $29,500. Additional five acres available. Clean, lighted, fenced, 3-10 Acre tracts. Hidden retreat off of Texas 95 between Holland and Academy. Restricted with homeowners association. Key punch entry 24 hours. Ask for Heavily treed. $179,900 per tract. 947-5502 or 721-1807 Marilyn COMMERCIAL Paul Sanford - Owner Over 5,000 sq. ft. of free standing commercial office/warehouse space near downtown Temple with 20 parking spaces. tfnb Very flexible space. Quick conversion to your intended use. $180,000. 0.97 acre building site zoned C-2 on Sparta Road in Belton - west of new Super Wal-Mart. $185,000. Employment or equivalent, computer overtime as required. main headquarters ad- June 1, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 3C experience. All positions include dress below: Bartlett Bartlett Electric is ac- Tree Trimming Helper: excellent benefit pack- Electric Cooperative, Inc. cepting applications HS graduate preferred/ age, require a background P O Box 200, 27492 Hwy until Tuesday, June 13, minimum qualifications check, pre-employment 95 Bartlett, TX 765111 Doctor Don’s 2006 for the following require read/write @ 8th drug screen, complete 254-527-3551 Bartlett EX positions: grade level. Work is phys- physical, a valid Texas is an equal opportunity Fertilization ically demanding in all Drivers license and a employer. Accountant I Position: Locally Owned & Operated The person selected for weather conditions. Must good driving record. 0601-0608b be able to positively inter- Applicants for all posi- this position will be re- CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUE ON • Year Round Lawn, Shrub & Small sponsible for accurately act with the public, accept tions are available at Tree Programs ‘on-call” and to other PAGE 4C and efficiently maintaining • Custom Blended Liquid Fertilizers financial and accounting • Weed & Disease Control records consistent with Every Community Has At Least Rural Utilities Service One Realtor Like Rita Oden • Ant Control Treatment (RUS) Accounting Prac- Breaking records is nothing new to Rita...She’s • Residential & Commercial Properties tices and Procedures and GAAP. The requirements always been a best seller and a pace setter here in Salado Let Us Do The Work - WE DO CARE! for this position include a for the last 15 years. Rita has a wealth of real estate Bachelor’s Degree in Ac- experience to draw on and a terrific Century 21 Bill counting, with 2 years ex- 939-3222 Bartlett team to back her up. Bell County perience in an accounting Past performance may not be the only measure of field preferred. Working knowledge of accounts success, but can you think of anything better to go by? payable, accounts re- If you’re buying or selling in Salado, ceivable, materials, work orders and payroll. call Rita. STUNNING NEW HOMES with Exceptional Beauty Brand New, all brick, 3/2 homes with great amenities Engineering Aide: The Rita Oden featuring tile & crown molding. Seller will pay $1000 of job consists of assist- Buyers closing costs. Holland; 1258 SF for $99,000, 1296 ing staking technician in The Salado Specialist SF for $109,000, and 1350 SF for $112,500. the layout and taking or Great Location! electrical facilities, obtain- 254-718-7956 Great Neighborhood! Great Belton Schools! ing easements, updating All brick, 4 BR/2BA homes. A number of spacious floor [email protected] plans w/ 1800+ to over 2400SF. Many upgrades available. maps and drawings. Many lots still to choose from, simply the perfect location; experience with AutoCad 860 N. Main St. cul-de-sac with native trees. Mid $130s to Mid $180’s a plus but not requires. Salado, Texas www.C21bb.com Call Now! Must have HS diploma Bill Bartlett 254 947-5050 254-541-1100 Precision Automotive THE LOFTS 518 N. Robertson Rd. 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• Hidden Springs: Lot 54, 2.01 acres, $28,525. • Windy Hill Ranch: 2 acre lots - $35,000-$45,000. • Heritage: 1 to 3 acre wooded, near Salado. Restricted. • Eagle Rock Ranch, Lot 15, 3.19 acres, $59,500. • Denman’s Loop: Lot 8, B 19, Sec, 2, $18,000. • Terra Bella: 12 estate lots in park-like setting off Armstrong Rd. $45,000-$110,000. • Jeremiah’s Well: 11.9 acres with pond and well. Under Contract.

Acreage Available Bill Bartlett • 9.1 acres on I35 at Salado, long road frontage. 860 N. Main St. Salado, TX 76571 • 15 acres near Salado, some 254 947-5050 (800) 352-1183 woods, excellent home site. www.C21bb.com • 64 acres near Temple, live creek, woods, owner finance. Lots & Home Sites • 151 acres 5 miles S. Salado, excel- Mill Creek Lots : Only a few Golf Course lots left!! lent location and view. All or part. • Mill Creek Springs I: Large trees, 0.81 acre, $68,000. • 183 acres, 2 miles Salado., mostly 99 acres between Salado and Holland, • Mill Creek Springs III: Only two lots left, $48,000 & $50,000. live oak, well located, community live creek, two small lakes, home. • Mill Creek Springs IV water. Golf course & hilltop view lots start at $40,000 • 780 acres east of Temple, large metal barns, Big Elm creek, several ponds, good Interior lots start at $25,000 road frontage. • Mill Creek Springs V: Just Released! Views, trees, park & more. Starting at $38,000. Commercial Property • $149,000: 1.6 acres with good potential for commercial near I-35 & FM 2484. • The Overlook, only one estate-sized lot left! $109,000. • Woods of Salado: Live Oak Rd. Lots 21 A&B $70,000 UC Page 4C, SALADO Village Voice, June 1, 2006 lia sophia, a dynamic last long. Melissa Matula ext: 18. Email to opportuni nationwide fashion jew- 1-866-492-3974 [email protected] or apply elry company, is currently 5/25-6/1b at 309 W. Ave G Temple, seeking reps in your area. TX E.O.E. M/F/D/V Our jewelry has been Girling Health Care 5/25-6/1b featured in Glamour, Inc. Weekend Provider People, Vogue, In Style, needed in Little River. New Bakery and Marie Claire, Lucky and We have a part-time Doughnut Shop in more!! We are looking for position for a caring and Salado interviewing for independent, and self mo- dependable person to all positions including tivated people, who are work in the home of an cashier and fry cook. High ANNA LOU RANEY MIKE BOWLES interested in Owning their Elderly/Disabled person School Diploma preferred. Broker/Realtor Realtor own business. Weekly in the Littler River area Please call John at 254- 254-913-1215 254-913-0469 paychecks. Full benefits Schedule is weekends 421-1500 and Unlimited Earning only. Must be 18 years 5/18-6/01b Potential. Our motto is “6 with no criminal back- figures in 3 years”. If you ground. No experience love jewelry and are tired or Certification needed. Avon representatives of the 9-5, we would love Send resume referencing needed in your area. Call to talk to you. Please call ad #4226 Fax to 254-771- 254-526-3331 or email. this opportunity will not 1607 Call 254-778-3261 [email protected] 5/11-6/29p Belton Glass Electric laborers • Auto - Truck Glass needed Possible room for 1011 Brookhollow Circle 3901 CHISHOLM TR. #4 • Store Fronts advancement. Benefits Hidden in a cul-de-sac with trees and a Bright, cheerful updated one level • Bath Enclosures wet weather creek. This home has 3 BRs, townhouse with golf course view. 3 available. Appy in person. • Mirrors 6001 Old Copperas Cove 2-1/2 baths, one large living area that is bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 2 car garage. • Door & Window Repair open to formal dining room and a 2 car Huge living room with hardwood floors • Windshield Repair Rd. Killee. EOE garage. There is a generous size covered & fireplace. Homeowner dues $130 5/11-6/1 porch looking over the wooded grounds. per month, $173,500. 939-1301 Home is being sold as-is. $175,000. 617 Waco Road • Belton, TX Now Hiring. Tues-Friday 9:30-2:30 Old Mill Pizza 947-0700

Office manager/ bookkeeper needed. Send resume P O Box 1209 Old Mill Road • Climate Control • Wide Driveways 1044, Salado, TX 76571 1617 Chaparral • 5x10 - 10x30 • Well Lighted Great location in Mill Creek. Custom- REDUCED! Well-built custom home priced • 24 Hour Code Entry tfnb built, one owner home in need of up- below what it would cost to build today. • Camera Surveillance dating. Nice floor plan with large great Lots of windows with golf course views. room, three bedrooms, two-and-a-half 4 generous BRs, three full BA, large great 939-6640 baths, lare study with built-ins. Lots room, formal dining, breakfast room and 580 W. Loop 121 Belton, TX 76513 Homes For Sale of storage. Pretty, private backyard. outdoor living. Enjoy the screened porch $215,000. and balconies. What a buy at $230,000.

Salado Creek runs Gidley Construction through 5.24 acres. “We do all types of construction” Large oak & pecan trees, Trim • Add-Ons • Remodels breathtaking creekview. Studio/Shop/Pavilion Free Estimates $299,000 No realtors Serving The Entire 515 Indian Trail 2100 Bluff Circle please (512)630-9640 Gorgeous stone home, landscaped Beautifully furnished home with Bell County Area 5/11-6/1b with two-tiered pond in backyard. decking overlooking Salado Creek. Large rooms throughout. Two great Two bedrooms, 2 baths, approx. 254 rooms, two fireplaces, plus separate 16X12 dining room, 18X16 living 760-9350 CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED formals, library. Four bedrooms and room, bright kitchen with room for ON AGE unbelievable storage. Approxi- breakfast table, utility room plus a 2 P 5C mately 5,000 sq. ft. $499,000. car garage. Priced with furnishings, $250,000. SOLD SOLD

5055 Elm Grove Rd. 701 Indian Trail 900 DeGrummond Beautiful 30.03 acre Belton Price reduced to $274,000. Salado’s hidden treasure. Not property that borders the Secluded home on 1.3 acres a typical home! This totally Lampasas River. Huge hybrid in Beautiful Salado Creek updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath and native pecan trees. Well- Place. Rooms with soaring home includes a new master For information about purchasing a lot maintained home with large ceilings and large irregular suite with a private patio. or building your dream home call: living room, dining room with room sizes. Three bed- There is a large great room Chris Alexander, Builder hardwoods, den, 4 bedrooms rooms and three full baths, plus a family room. Beautiful and 3.5 bathrooms. Amenities large living area, formal views of oak trees and a pond. 254-947-5369 include greenhouse, haybarn, dining room and a study. A very warm and welcoming Eagle Rock Ranch Estates equip shed, 6 traps and decks. home! $350,000 Exclusive Country Living 254-702-6959 Must see! $620,000 O Wooded Estate Lots 2.5 to 3.5 Acres [email protected] O Underground Electric O 3 Miles West of I-35 on FM 2843 O 5 Minutes from Downtown Salado O Quality Restrictions Mill Creek Homesites O Premier Half-Acre Lots in restricted Mill Creek Golf course subdi- Salado Schools vision. Underground utilities, ready for custom homes with only Award-winning builder for Builder’s Choice 2,000 sq. ft minimum. 1801 Kevlin Trail 1901 Kevlin Trail Best Kitchen 1900 Kevlin Trail 1808 Kevlin Trail Best Bath Best Interior Decor Best Craftsmanship Reduced for Quick Sale 0202F estate on acreage is garage is 40’ x 60’ with 947-5050 SALADO Village Voice, June 1, 2006, Page 5C 4 BR, 2 BA, on 2 acres. Great country home, framed by large cascad- 800 SF 1BR apartment. 6/01/tfnf Hidden Springs at Salado convenient to Salado, ing oak trees. Wet weather $565,000. Call Village Call 947-5321 to Creek $215,000 sell will Belton and Killeen. Over 1 creek runs on the back of Realty 947-0342. advertise in the pay $5,000 incentive to acres at end of street, one this 8.72 acre homesite. 0202F CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUE OF Salado Village horse and horse barn OK. buyer. 254-760-4486 or Hardwood floors, windows PAGE 6C Voice 254-554-1292 Recent carpet, cermic tile from ceiling to floor in living Rustic home on a and knotty pine laminate beautful creek lot 0209tfnb room, great room effect, Ask for Marilyn floors. Recent paint, stone fireplace, gourmet in Mill Creek. Rough Century old live oaks texture and trim. Large kitchen, 3 BR/2-1/2 BA, beams, wood floors and W. J. Martone surround this 4/1.5 chain link fenced-in area library with built-ins, zoned bead board, inside add 512-746-2172 home on over 22 acres. for dogs. Covered patio, AC. Two dining areas and lots of charm. $163,000 Double J Johnnie R. Martone 2 car garage and recent Century 21 Bill Bartlett 512-635-4064 Beautifully updated 12 ft. spacious laundry. Barn/ No Job too Small carport great for extra Tree ceilings, 2 living areas, Free estimates over 800 ft. of patios, parking or entertaining. George A. Dentry, GRI $142,500 Century 21 Bill REALTOR® Service well and water meter. LOT CLEARING ACREAGE MOWING Northwest of Salado. Bartlett 947-5050 CHIPPING/MULCHING TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL $324,900 Call First Texas 0601tfnf LICENSED SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION Synergy, REALTORS® TRACTOR WORK Brokerage 947-5577 24 HR EMERGENCY CALL Austin stone country 1616 Azalea Dr. #103 • Temple (254) 899-8600 Office 10 Acres with Hilltop View! Private and quiet. 3 bed- “Let George Do It!” (866) 552-SOLD Toll Free J & N Painting & House Leveling (254) 718-6447 room, 2 bath with large living and nice master. Covered porch on two sides. Rock exterior, horses OK. Professional work, guaranteed! www.BellCountyHomeStore.com email: [email protected] $229,900. • Interior & Exterior Painting An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. New Price on Beautiful Home! Nicely landscaped and • Also Level Mobile Homes great for entertaining or family fun. Lilly built country estate on 4.34 acres surrounded by white vinyl fencing with wrought iron • Tape & Float Texture fencing in back around the outdoor kitchen and fireplace with • Carpenter Work clawson disposal fountain. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 living, 2 dining, plus office. Call • Free Estimates Valerie for details! (254) 947-0455 service $449,500. Cell (254) 493-8285 Four bedroom/3.5 Bath Beauty! 5.5 acres just North offers great garbage service of Salado. Back on the market & ready for new owners! Excel- Round Rock (512) 567-3370 at a competitive price. lent floor plan, custom cabinets, double ovens, 3 car garage, Container & curbside recycling also available. large covered patio, all the extras. Horses OK. $319,900. Scenic 2 Acre Building Site. Best buy in Hidden Britt Heating & Springs! Corner of Creekview and Mission Trail. Restricted 512-746-2000 with community park on Salado Creek. $28,525. Air Conditioning Huge Trees, Roses, and a Creek! This home is in nice Installations • Repairs condition & with just over 1600 sq. ft., a beautiful lot, with two BIG CREEK TRACTOR SERVICE decks. $139,000. Office 947-5263 Call Valerie at 254 493-0787 Mobile 760-1004 All types of land clearing Serving Salado for 25 years Shredding 2 acres plus TACL #B006640 JERRY MINTER Bill Bartlett (254) 860 N. Main St. 625-1434 Salado Valerie Bourque, G.R.I. [email protected] REALTOR®

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The most beautiful lot in Salado. Look out your windows and see this Executive home in Timber Ridge Septic Service, L.C. Nearly 3/4 acre. Restricted. Trees, view of Salado Creek! This home is Subdivision, Temple. Two story rolling terrain, location. $39,500. priced to sell! 4 BR/3.5 BA, large home that has three living rooms, Septic tank den with additional sitting area. Sit four bedrooms, and three-and-a- on the deck and watch the creek half baths. Master suite is down- & grease trap flow. Two additional wood creek- stairs. Informal and formal dining. view lots available next to home. Raised ceilings, Romeo balcony, pumping $249,900. wide open spacious kitchen with lots of storage. $398,900. Price 254 947-5036 reduced to $375,000. East of Salado, this For sale by owner: or Paul @ 721-8778 porch. Call 254-947-5575 June 1, 2006, SALADO Village Voice, Page 7C 3/2.5/2 custom home Hidden Springs 3.27 Century 21 Bill Bartlett or 254-760-4346 is fully landscaped. acres. Only $41,500 Lot Salado, 947-5050 2/16tfnb Salado Garden Center granite countertops, #326 254-541-5449 512- 5/18tfnb large master bath, gut- 285-2563 Salado- Main St. retail at Rick’s Salado Feed between Wildfire & J D’s Truckstop ters, and more. Study 3/3tfn Commercial Rental outdoor space available could be used as 4th plus Glass House nearly Full line of nursery & garden bedroom. $247.500. Call 9.1 acres on I35 at Salado, Retail space available 100 sq. ft., Total space supplies, bedding, plants, First Texas Brokerage at llong road frontage. on Main Street next to garden area over 3,500 & hanging baskets. We specialize in 254-947-5577 15 acres near Salado, the Stagecoach Inn May sq. ft. Call 947-9200 Texas Native plants. tfnf some woods, excellent 1. 947-3351 tfnb home site. 0406tfnb Trees and Shrubs. Custom home on 2.16 29 acres with very nice For Rent or Lease_ Planting available. ac. with all the extras. modern 3 BR, 2 BA Commercial Rental for (254) 947-3613 Tile entryway takes you home 15 minutes east of lease: Early Texas home For Rent - 1BR/1BA into a wonderful living area Temple. $229,000 (Bell Co, 1850’s) Beauti- completely furnished cot- with built-in bookshelves 64 acres near Temple, fully restored. Ideally tage with water, cable, and fireplace. Large live creek, woods, owner suited for professional, and yard work included. open kitchen with island, finance, will divide. commercial or retail. $750/month plus $400 CIRCLE T granite countertops, 64 aces near Academy Antique pine floors, two deposit. Now available! HORSESHOEING breakfast bar and under on hwy 95, very scenic, fireplaces, original wood No pets. (254) 947-7145. Derek Thoreson counter lighting. Master some woods, good road walls. Spacious front TFNB Farrier suite has a double vanity frontage, city water Reliable, Professional Service sink, garden tub, separate 99 acres between Corrective Trimming shower and walk-in Salado- Holland, • Roads • Bridges & Shoeing closet. a 20 ‘ X 13” office secluded, live creek, two • Retaining Walls • Culverts Graduate of Oklahoma State upstairs. Four car garage small lakes, home. • Excavation • Land Clearing Horseshoeing School $359,000. Century 21 Bill 151 acres 5 miles S. • Portable Welding • All Types Construction Work 254-947-9454 • Cell (254) 258-9180 Bartlett 947-5050 Salado, excellent loca- tionand view. All or part. on farms, ranches Bell County Land for Sale_____ 183 acres, Salado, mostly Carpet Cleaners live oak, well located, com- & private property The Overlook - wooded munity water. Free Estimates 933-8989 toll free 1-866-933-8989 estate sized lots with 780 acres east of Family owned & operated serving Bell & Coryell Residential & Commercial hill top golf course views. Temple, nice home, large Lakeview Services Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning Century 21 Bill Bartlett metal bars, Big Elm creek, 9062 FM 2484 Tile & Grout Cleaning 254-947-5050 several ponds, good road Salado Free Estimates / Free Deodorizing Insured • Bonded • Competitive • Experienced frontage. We never charge for hallways, Call Bill @ 947-5050 254 947-3434 closets or bathrooms Salado Village Voice has an opening for Composition person to be- gin work in mid July. Must know Photo Shop, Indesign, page layout and ad layout. “...real people, real service.” Delivery person needed to begin in July. 40 N Main Street Call Marilyn for more details. 254-947-5321 Salado, TX 76571 Email resume or inquiries to: [email protected] 947-8480 947-9480 fax You can See for Miles and Miles at Mill Creek Springs! Chris Wood

Phase V Now Open! • Views • Golf Course Lots • Trees • Half Acre to One Plus Acre Mill Creek announces the opening of it’s newest phase of lots located in the Village of Salado. Outstanding views as well as golf course lots on Mill Creek’s famous Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf course. Lots from $29,000 to $109,00.

Call to preview these outstanding lots and choose the perfect home site for your new home! Brittany Sladecek Rita Oden (254) 718-7956 [email protected] Bill Bartlett � real people, real service �� (254) 947-5050 THE Salado Specialist www.c21bb.com Jody’s Tree Page 8C, SALADO Village Voice, June 1, 2006 Service Bell Co. Historical Commission Maintains the safety and beauty of your majestic trees with proper pruning techniques using sterilized blades. Over 15 Years Experience introduces recognition program 254-773-2174 Bell County eligible for recognition. property, consistent with Survey Committee. All Commissioners Court The Preservation Awards state historic preservation historical commissions cell: 254-624-8470 received a detailed report Committee may open the programs and policies. are official branches of on the Preservation Award award program to other Also, awards will be made the commissioners court The Co. for Historic Bell County structures in the future, at the sole discretion of of the county in which Public Structures, the Gates told the court. the Bell County Historical they are created. The HANDYMAN newest county-wide Awards will be given Commission. Bell County Historical Home Remodeling & Repair project of the Bell County in two categories: The Nomination forms are Commission is, an official Patios, Decks • Fencing • New Construction Historical Commission at property has been restored available at the Bell County arm of the Bell County Tree Service the May 30 court meeting. to its original or early Historical Commission Commissioners Court. Bonded & Insured Ronald Gates, documented appearance, office on the third floor The court provides the Historical Commission or, the property has been of the Bell County Commission an office in FREE ESTIMATES chairman, in outlining restored and re-directed Courthouse, Room 305, in the county courthouse and Home: 773-9659 Mobile: 718-1100 the new preservation toward new use other than downtown Belton. Office an annual budget. 10% Senior Citizens Discount recognition plan, termed the original. hours are 9 a.m.-noon The Historical historically significant The speaker said Monday through Friday. Commission secured structures “true artifacts “Restoration is defined by Completed applications the 1904-5 Carnegie Complete Flooring Solutions, Inc. that can’t be moved or the National Park Service for nomination may be Library Building in 1974 filed away, and need as “The act or process mailed to the BCHC, from the City of Belton Carpet, Tile, Wood, Stone and Vinyl Floors and are entitled to award of accurately depicting Attention: Preservation and organized the Bell Walls, Backsplash, Showers and More recognition.” the form, features and Awards, P.O. Box 712, County Museum. Under Design, Sales, Installation, Repairs The awards program character of a property as Belton TX 76513. For the chairmanship of recognizes any 60-year- it appeared at a particular additional information Dr. A. Lloyd Jones, the or-older structure in Bell period of time by means call 254-933-5917 or original red Italian tile 512-627-2930 County that is open to of the removal of features email: hist.comm.@co roof was replaced, the the public Ð business, from other periods in its .bell.tx.us. Application new roof bought from the Call for a FREE Estimate government, school history and reconstruction forms are available on same firm in St. Louis, or church building are of the missing features the commission’s website: Mo that furnished the from the restoration www.bellcountytx.com/ original roof. The style of period. The limited and historcal. the roof is the same as the For All Your Mortgage Needs sensitive upgrading of Applications must be original. mechanical, electrical received by noon Friday, After many years of MapleLeaf Funding and plumbing systems June 30. The winner(s) struggle, the commission Affiliate of Alethes, Mortgage Bank and other code-required will be announced appointed a Library 254-947-9432 work to make properties at a reception in the Restoration Committee functional is appropriate Bell County Museum and conducted a $400,000 with a restoration Auditorium in early fund drive. When the Commercial Lending www.mapleleaffunding.com project.” August. The Historic restoration of the building Merle Stalcup Conventional 417 N. Main #204 Adaptive use is Public Building Award to its 1904-5 state was Mortgage Banker FHA defined by the National project will be another complete, the Historical Branch Manager Refinancing Salado, TX 76571 Park Service “as the act major project for the Commission named a or process of making Historical Commission, board of trustees and the possible a compatible use as will its continued museum was placed under for a property through Texas Historical its own management, the repair, alterations Markers Program, book For several years the and additions, while publications, obituary commission sponsored the preserving those portions cataloging and general Belton Historical Homes or features which convey historical research Tours under the leadership its historical, cultural or assistance. of Berneta Peeples and the Gold Team architectural value.” The Bell County late Mrs. James H. Russell, Awards recipients Historical Commission which raised funds for will be determined by a was created in 1964 museum maintenance and well qualified committee when then County Judge operation. Many dedicated which will carefully W.C. Black appointed a and active leaders worked consider the qualification committee to create the in twice reprinting exact of each nominated then Bell County Historical replicas of the F.M. Cross history “Early Days in Central Texas”, Moffatt & Daughters printed Bertha Atkinson’s 947-4011 Plumbing Co. “History of’ Bell County” Service • Repair • Remodeling and reproduced the Belton 254 541-7448 Journal’s 1900 “Belton Illustrated.” The crown George (Bubba) Moffatt jewel of the commission’s publications is “The 254 289-5986 (local) Story of Bell County RICK’S SALADO FEED Texas,” now in its second 254 (nights) Master Plumber Lic printing. E.A. Limmer, 4 Safechoice 4 Vitality 947-8018 # M-17002 Jr. was commission 4 4 chairman, book chairman Life Design Nutrebeef and whatever else needed 4 Livestock Medications Red & White Greenery doing. Hundreds of people turned in family histories & Vaccines 4 Pet Foods 1-800-930-4707 for the book. and Pet Health Supplies For all your landscape needs Bell County has the Commercial or Residential largest number of Texas Historical Commission New & Reconditioned Tack & Tools • Complete lawn maintenance Historical Markers (215) Lawn Equipment & Gardening Supplies • Tree trimming & Removal among counties its size. • Plant and planter bed maintenance Only Harris and Dallas (254) 947-3613 • Stump removal Counties boast more. All •Acreage Mowing historical markers in Bell • Landscape Design & Installation County must be approved Feeds for application by the NEXT DOOR TO TRUCK STOP Fully Insured Bell County Historical Monday - Friday 8-5:30 • Saturday 8 - 1 Free Estimates Commission. Keep your yard/garden beautiful June 1, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 9C while saving money on water bill (ARA) - The old saw better for your lawn than a “April showers bring short burst of water every May flowers,” says it all. day. Spend the rainy days now For more informa- planning how you’ll enjoy tion on the Rainhandler your yard once everything gutter system, visit starts blooming, and the www.rainhandler.com or sunny days taking care of call (800) 942-3004. You SALADO CREEK FRONT LOT spring chores that will pay can also find the Rain- One-of-a-kind and the last one left. Beauti- off in the months to come. handler System on-line ful secluded 1.82 acres in Salado Creek This is the perfect time at Yahoo shopping and at to get out and prune your Brookstone Hard to Find Place. Creek runs year round. $199,900. trees and bushes. Once Tools. “Realtor Commission Paid” they start to bud, you’ll Courtesy of ARA Content Call 254-338-5083. want to wait until fall. Pruning now ensures that H H H H H H H H you have healthy, well- shaped plants to frame your yard. LONE STAR GRADING Homeowners often plant shrubs close to the H & MATERIALS H house, for privacy as well as appearance. If your home doesn’t have a gut- COMMERCIAL H RESIDENTIAL ter system, or if those gutters are clogged, you’ll Rain gutters can save you money. INDUSTRIAL get a trench effect around colder climate, the system tion system is great for the perimeter of the house eliminates destructive ice flower beds and vegetable EXCAVATION • GRADING • SITE PREPARATION where rain rushes off the dams from frozen gutters. gardens, as it provides a YARDS • LOT CLEARING • PADS • ROADS roof. This deluge of water In areas with summer deep, quenching watering DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS every time it rains can water restrictions, the that reaches the roots of be tough on all plants, Rainhandler system pro- the plants, giving them the ALL TYPES DIRT WORK • MATERIALS & HAULING including flowers. 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Or think Charles Fleet simply blow away, since about converting part of 947-5800 there is no gutter-like your yard into a vegetable 254 947-5553 Master LIC M 16892 container, which makes garden. Rainhandler self-cleaning Of course, any land- and eliminates clogged, scaping option will require DOOR over-flowing gutters and at least some watering. downspouts. That means Choose an appropriate ir- PRIZE no climbing on ladders rigation system that makes and roofs to clean gutters. the most of this natural In addition, if you live in a resource. A drip irriga- A/C Open House 188 Twelfth Green Lane, Mill Creek Saturday, June 3, 2006 1-4 p.m. Repair See this “golfer’s delight!” Located on the 12th fairway. Built-in cabinets galore, stain grade ALL BRANDS trim/molding throughout, custom window treat- Free Estimates & Second Opinions TACLA002113C 100% Financing Available ments. Too many features to list. 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Readerʼs Choice Dear EarthTalk: have cooperated with What’s the controversy government efforts to rid Katrina Baugh P Brad Thomas over bison hunting in their cattle populations Voted “Best Real Estate Agency” 9 years in a row. the U.S. and Canada? of Brucellosis, but the -- Prakash Thomas, disease spread into Akron, Ohio rebounding bison herds Whether or not to allow in Yellowstone National the hunting of bison (also Park and in Canada’s (254) 231-1682 (254) 780-7033 known as buffalo) is a Wood Buffalo National [email protected] [email protected] hot debate indeed. For Meanwhile, Park in Alberta in the starters, Native Americans agricultural agencies in middle of the 20th century sustainably hunted bison both the U.S. and Canada when cattle were allowed for thousands of years, but beg to differ, as they have to graze in the same the onslaught of gun-toting been dutifully working areas. Domestic livestock European commercial for decades to stamp out grazing is no longer hunters reduced the a disease, Brucellosis, allowed inside either species to just 30 which once ran rampant park, but wild bison tend remaining animals by the through domestic cattle to wander outside park 1880s. Bison populations herds. The disease, boundaries where they can QUALITY IN THE COUN- Spacious 4 bedroom have rebounded in recent which can spread easily intermingle with domestic TRY! 4/2.5/2 plus golf cart (two master suites) 3 years, but to numbers in between cattle as well as cattle herds and possibly bath with formal dinning garage or workshop on .54 just the low thousands, reintroduce Brucellosis. acre. Spacious ,open and bison, causes infertility, far from the 30 to 60 As such, ranchers think and two large family beautifully decorated with miscarriages and lowered million that roamed the that hunting any such rooms. All updated with formal dining. Split plan milk production in plains before the white bison that stray too far offers privacy master suite. the animals. It is also many custom features. man arrived in the New from protected areas is Backyard of fun… wood transmissible to humans, Across from Mill Creek World. Animal advocates where it is known as justified in order to protect Golf Course. gym and playhouse w/AC! Custom built by JD Blevins. and environmentalists “undulant fever” because against a new outbreak Call Katrina @ 231-1682 think hunters should not of the severe intermittent among domestic cattle. be allowed another shot at fevers it causes. For this reason, the bison right now. Livestock ranchers state of Montana began to allow bison hunting during the 1980s. Animal advocates decried hunting the innocently grazing animals as hardly sporting, and nationally televised protests and ���������������������� tourist boycotts forced the Montana legislature to shut the hunt down in 1991. But in 2005, Montana lifted the ban, but with some strings attached: The hunt was limited to a 450,000-acre area; and only 50 permit holders actually got to take down a bison. (More than six thousand applicants vied for the coveted permits, which were awarded via lottery.) And hunters must get certified in their knowledge of the rules of the hunt. Nevertheless, animal advocates were not placated. Video cameras in hand, members of the Buffalo Field Campaign, a bison advocacy group, were on hand last fall to ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� film the killing of the first ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� bison, which reportedly took five bullets and about ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 45 minutes to die after a �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17-year-old marksman ���������������������������������������������������� shot it. Meanwhile, the Canadian government is considering letting hunters into Alberta’s Wood Buffalo National Park to cull the burgeoning herd there, where Brucellosis has become a big problem. Last fall, 32 scientists met to figure out whether it ���������������� was possible to eliminate the disease from the park ������������ by culling the herd and then reintroducing the species. The jury is still ������������ out. Meanwhile, the fate of the bison hangs in the balance. ����������������� CONTACT: Buffalo ����������������������� ������ Field Campaign, www.bu ffalofieldcampaign. org. �������������� ����������� June 1, 2006. SALADO Village Voice, Page 11C Whatever happened to additional public transit systems in America? An estimated 12 million Schimek attributes the directly with lawmakers decker highway in places to ENVIRONMENTAL Dear EarthTalk: Where differences to traditionally I live in Connecticut, our Canadians -- including over the years to encourage ease congestion. QUESTION? Send it to: more than a fifth of all higher gas prices as well road building and private CONTACTS: American EarthTalk, P.O. Box 5098, highways are “parking as more compact urban lots” many times a day. commuters in Toronto -- use automobile use to achieve, Public Transportation Associa Westport, CT 06881; some form of public transit. development than in the in the words of a General tion,www.apta.com; Canadian or e-mail: earthtalk@ Isn’t this an ideal situation U.S. for public transit? Why Transportation analyst Motors ad of days gone by, Urban Transit Association, emagazine.com Read Paul Schimek found that Analysts point to the the “American dream of www.cutaactu.ca past columns at: isn’t it happening? -- strength of the American John Moulton, Stamford, public transit use is almost freedom on wheels.” Back GOT AN www.emagazine.com. twice as high per capita in “highway lobby” as the in Connecticut, some urban CT reason why Americans An increasing number Canada as in the U.S. Also, planners have been pushing car use in Canada is almost have been slow to embrace the idea of turning crowded of public transit options are public transit. It has worked coming online throughout 20 percent lower per capita. Interstate 95 into a double- North America, but those of you idling alone bumper-to- bumper in your cars might Properties By not know it. Indeed, lack of knowledge about public transportation options may O Larry Sands be the largest impediment to widespread acceptance of more efficient ways of getting around. Driving your own car back and forth to work every day is not as convenient as it once was, and public transit options are now faster and undoubtedly generate less Just remodeled & Ready for Occupancy!! NEW stress and pollution. This lovely Salado Landmark can be your new wood floors, FRESH interior paint thru-out. STYLISH Business address!! The historic Vickrey House at In Connecticut, the ceramic floors & appliances in kitchen!! Tremendous 402 North Main Street, presently home of Seasons state-owned CTTRANSIT big TREES & privacy fenced yard. Priced below of Salado, with 150’ frontage on Main and Church $225,000. Call Larry, TODAY!! Street, is NOW available for your retail shop, tea moves 27 million people room, or gallery. Call us for a professional after- a year on well-appointed hours viewing. local and express buses serving all metro areas. For more information on these or more of our STAR And two full-service properties, please call us or visit our web site. commuter rail lines, Metro- www.saladoproperties.com North and Shore Line East, (254) 947-5580 routinely take riders longer distances. Similar services are available in many urban and suburban areas across the U.S. Municipal websites are the best place to find transit options, routes and schedules. M.J. Craig Homes Enjoy morning coffee in a private sunroom overlooking The best thing to happen the golf course. This spacious 2810 sq. ft. Mill Creek town to encourage public transit home is great for entertaining. The oversized living room usage has been high gas 254/526-9646 has a wet bar and built-in bookcases. A gourmet kitchen prices. Over the last includes a butcher block island and is open to another 2850 Hester Way • Mill Creek • Salado living area with a fireplace! The master bedroom is year the average price of This stunning 3 oversized and boasts of a dressing room with vanity, many regular unleaded rose in bedrooms, 2.5 baths closets and more. If you like to entertain then this is a great the U.S. by 76 cents, with place for you to be in Mill Creek. prices now $3.00 or more with study is ready almost everywhere. And for your family! Price reduced to 169,900! transit agencies report a Absolutely gorgeous Jerry Schmidt with huge fireplace, correlation between high office: 254-947-5341 gas prices and increased granite tops in ridership. The Utah Transit kitchen and ceramic cell: 254-421-0612 Authority says ridership [email protected] tile throughout. Joe Luna, Broker is up 50 percent from last Hardwood floors in year on a 19-mile light-rail study and private system in Salt Lake City. vanities in secondary And Washington, DC’s bedrooms. This floor plan is very impressive and the décor is exceptional! Metrorail has seen some of its busiest days ever Please call Marcie to see this dream home! 512-415-7786 Real Estate during the last few months. In Canada, ridership has Brewer Rd. Consulting risen as much as 10 percent Development in cities like Vancouver Have questions or problems regarding real estate? and Winnipeg in step with 183 acres just .25 rising gas prices, though miles of FM 2484 cars remain the travel Preliminary Engineering option of choice in the work complete with country’s eastern cities. county approval for According to the subdivision with 292 American Public half-acre lots. Please Transportation Association, call Marcie for complete 14 million Americans use one or another form package. Excellent of public transportation investment opportunity. 512-415-7786 every weekday, while about 17 million people 2288 Chisholm Trail • Mill Creek • Salado drive their cars instead. The organization estimates that public transit ridership Beautiful custom has grown by as much home on 1.5 acre lot. as 22 percent--faster 3 bedrooms, 2 full than highway or air baths with study and Bill Bartlett travel--since 1995. And a formal dining. All the This experience may be of help to you recently conducted Harris extras including granite • State Certified Real Estate Appraiser Poll concluded that the and marble counters. American public would Oversized garage and • Accredited Land Consultant like to see rail-based public appealing landscape set • Subdivision Developer transit “have an increasing this home apart. share of passenger • Residential Home Builder transportation.” • Graduate Real Estate Institute Meanwhile, Canadians • 30 years real estate brokerage have embraced public Call Marcie for more information transit even more than their Salado neighbors to the south. at 512-415-7786 or 254-526-9646 254/947-5050 Page 12C, SALADO Village Voice, June 1, 2006

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