School Board Candidates debate construction issues: Page 10B Salado VVillageillage VVoiceoice Vol. XXIX, Number 4 Thursday, May 4, 2006 254/947-5321 fax 254/947-9479 www.saladovillagevoice.com 50¢ American West director will talk about patriotism in 21st century Environmentalist, history and destiny. Her historian and futurist, best-known book, Legacy Dr. Patricia Limerick, of Conquest, has had a will be the final major impact on the field presenter in the Institute of Western American for the Humanities history. series, Deepening the Dr. Limerick is a American Dream, May frequent contributor 6. Dr. Limerick’s talk, to many publications, “Pride Without Vanity: including the New York Patriotism in the 21st Times, where she was a Century,” will be at the recurring guest columnist Salado Civic Center at 5 last summer. She was also Dr. Patricia Limerick p.m. a consultant to Ken Burns’ She is the Director PBS series “The West.” environmentalism that can of the Center of the One of her current lead the way in dealing American West, located fields of interest is with the coming energy The brilliant colored hibiscus planted with other colorful annuals above is in the at the University of energy sustainability and crisis. garden of Barton and Jeanie Jones. The Joneses have opened their garden to the Colorado, where she the role that the west, The Limerick lecture Second Annual Salado Yard and Garden Tour May 6-7. For details, turn to story is also a professor of including Texas, can play is only available to and color photos on page 6C, this edition. Other yards and gardens on the tour are environmental studies in addressing and solving members of the Institute the private yard and garden of John and Barbara Robertson; the private yard and and history. Dr. Limerick the country’s energy for the Humanities and garden of Joe and Dottie Oliver; the private country garden of Richard Teeler and is an expert on the problems. She believes their guests. Contact the Les McCollum; the historic Baines House bed and breakfast owned by Rod and American West, its past that the history of west Institute office at 947-5729 Sheryl Russell and the public Green Bridge garden. The tour times are 10 a.m.-4 and its future and she has reflects a mix of resources, or email [email protected] p.m. May 6 and 1-4 p.m. May 7. Tickets are $10 and are good for both days. Maps written a wide variety of pragmatism, and business to become a member and will be available leading to each location with a brief description of each garden. books and articles on its emphasis mixed with sign up for the events. Five seek 2 positions as SISD trustee Aldermen set lived in Salado for 13 years, Miriam Ervi is the budgets and taxes, “espe- 50 acres for a new school, full agenda BY TIM FLEISCHER having taught in Salado owner of two stores, The cially with the impending passing a bond and begin- EDITOR-IN-CHIEF schools for 12 of those years. Candy Corner in Temple school finance plans coming ning work on renovating the for May 4 from the legislature.” current facilities. She has 33 years experience Calling the Salado I.S.D. and Killeen. A 17-year resi- “I believe in a sound Dr. Nolan Kinsey has in teaching in every size Salado aldermen have Board of Trustees race a dent of Salado, Ervi has two fiscal policy for the future spent much of his life in school district in Texas, as a full agenda for 6:30 p.m. “race” would be stretching high school age children who growth of the district,” she Salado, growing up here and well as other states. May 4 at the municipal the definition of the term have attended Salado schools said. attending school in the old She has a master’s degree building on Stagecoach as only 53 people have cast since starting kindergarten. Jeff Kelley is a 30-year red schoolhouse. After serv- from Eastern Michigan Uni- Road. early ballots as of press time Ervi has a Bachelor of Arts resident of Salado and a ing in the military, he earned versity. May 2. in Economics. Among the items for graduate of Salado High a bachelor’s degree from “I am here as an educator Early voting in the elec- She is seeking her third discussion are these: School. He has owned and Southwestern University and with a desire to give insight tion of two trustees to three three-year term to the board. • Municipal building operated Salado Plumbing went on to get his master’s into the building process,” year terms on the Salado ISD Ervi equated the role of landscaping for 30 years. He and wife and doctorate from Baylor she said. board began May 1 and con- the school board to that of Charla Kelley, who is a fifth University. Salisbury said that the • Recommendation tinues weekdays 7:30 a.m.-4: the framework of a building: grade teacher at Salado Inter- He is a member of the district is doing a great job from P&Z on Haddon Hall 30 p.m. May 8. On May 9, invisible but vital to the sup- mediate School, have three First Baptist Church of of educating “high level subdivision. the last day to vote early, the port of the structure. children, two of which are in Salado, Salado Lions Club, students and students who • Recommendation polls will be open 7 a.m.-7 She said that the board Salado schools. In addition Phi Delta Kappa and the struggle,” adding that she ZOning Board of Adjust- p.m. at the Salado Civic Cen- has four responsibilities: to his term on the Salado ISD Farm Bureau. would like to see “a greater ter. Election day, the polls select and hire administra- ment on Goodwin setback board of trustees, Kelley also Dr. Kinsey told the group push for the average students will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. tors; set local policy; adopt variance request. serves on the Salado United that he retired to Salado after to excel. If a student excels May 13 at the Civic Center. a budget and set the tax rate • Recordings at board Methodist Church board of 30 years in education. in art or ag or home ec or The low voter turnout re- and act as a liaison to the meetings. trustees. He expressed concern another class, it flows into flected the low attendance of community. Kelley said that serv- about the taxable values and the core classes.” • Report on TxDOT the Candidate Forum April Ervi said that in her six ing on the board has taken tax rate in the school district. She told the group that meeting for Salado acqui- 28 at the Salado Civic Cen- years on the board, she has some adjustments. “When Dr. Kinsey told the group that she would work on the board sition and utilities. ter. missed “maybe two meet- you own your own business, he could lend his experience to see that technology is • Municipal Court Fewer than 50 attended ings.” She added that she you make a decision and in education as a teacher and infused into the building technology fee and secu- the Candidate Forum, which continues to seek additional go with it, but on a board, administrator to the board project and that other types gave voters a chance to learn training as a board member. rity fee ordinance. things moves much slower,” of trustees, particularly in of hands-on learning is avail- about the five candidates In addition to many com- • Hester Way drainage he said. “But if we mess up the construction process and able to Salado students. seeking two positions on the mittee assignments, Ervi has issues. (on school board), we don’t budgeting process. Barry Shiller is the board of trustees. All five served as president and vice Other items on the pay the price, the kids and He suggested that the newest candidate to Salado, candidates were in atten- president of the board during taxpayers in the community district could come up with having lived here for about agenda include reports dance at the Forum: Miriam her tenure. pay the price.” a budget that is “maybe $2 seven years. He is an Army from the Chief of Police Ervi, Jeff Kelley, Dr. Nolan She said that her experi- Kelley pointed to accom- million less and still have the veteran, having served in and the Tourism Director. Kinsey, Marilyn Salisbury ence on the board would be plishments during his three best education in the state.” Iraq during Desert Storm. The meeting is open to and Barry Shiller. important in dealing with years on the board: buying Marilyn Salisbury has SEE CANDIDATES, PAGE 5A the public.

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With very few partisan outbursts, the House (last Friday) sent five bills by Ken Clapp to the Senate that completed - accord- ing to Speaker Tom Craddick: “The House’s total passage of the Sharp Plan AMERICANS ANGRY and will bring in sufficient revenue to OVER GAS PRICES ensure taxpayers will get the property The normally rowdy Legislature, in tax cut they deserve.” regular or special session, usually sends What Craddick failed to mention in out enough bad-news-vibes to cause his press statement was the hope he and heartburn or worse. This time around his 149 cohorts in the lower chamber however, lawmakers are working more or have-that the measures passed will less cooperatively and the news has been remove the “Sword of Damocles” hang- strangely result-driven. ing over all State officials and lawmak- On the other hand, the national news is ers. downright discouraging, resulting primar- That “sword” peril is the Texas ily from gasoline prices reaching record Supreme Court’s order to “reform” high levels. Adding insult to that heavy how our schools are financed, or face family-income injury, are reports that having the Jurists “freeze” all State quarterly oil company earnings (all major The Liberal sell-out on immigration school funds. A move that would shut producers) are higher than ever. And then Democrats opposed the ratification of down the entire public school system. the emotional “last-straw” for those bat- the Central America Free Trade Agree- Having that “horror” (closed tling to keep their personal budgets afloat, ment last year for fear that it would under- schools) visited upon the entire House; came news that the head of Exxon-Mobile is retiring with a $400 million dollar “gold cut American workers made to compete Rich a third of the Senate; and all statewide watch” gift, plus an $8 million annual with cheap Latin American labor. The elected officials starting with Governor retirement plan. problem the Democrats must have had “Crazy Hair” Perry, just five months Lowry Voters are steamed and that’s not good with this effect on American workers was before the general election, would be tantamount to having the Republican news for members of congress running that it was too indirect. The party now for reelection. President Bush is work- favors importing lots of that same cheap ing such things wouldn’t have stood out. dominated State political barrel turned upside down. ing overtime to calm citizen anger over Latin American labor directly into the The great labor leader Samuel Gompers Thereby handing joyous Democrats gas prices. Besides making speeches, United States. supported a more restrictive immigra- the monumental gift of controlling both he directed EPA to temporarily suspend Bizarrely, it is the Democrats who most tion policy in the early 20th century to Legislative and Executive branches of clean-burning gasoline rules; See if price- strongly support a lax immigration system boost the wages of native workers. Lib- Texas government. fixing is part of the gas-cost outrage; And that acts as a subsidy to business interests eral icon Cesar Chavez, the organizer of HOUSE BILLS PASSED urge Congress to repeal tax breaks given eager to hire workers at the lowest wages agricultural workers, excoriated illegal House Bills 1 and 2 put a “hold” on to oil companies which, incidentally, were possible and to upper-middle-class Amer- immigration. The end of the “bracero” $2.1 billion in surplus funds (of the strongly promoted by Bush last year. icans who don’t want to pay too much to guest-worker program in the mid-1960s $8.2 billion available) that will be used, FIELD DAY FOR have someone mow their lawns. And this led to a one-time increase in the wages of together with the other tax measures, to CONSPIRACY BUFFS subsidy comes at the expense of American Chavez’s workers by 40 percent. reduce the maximum school property If you enjoy a good old fashioned low-skill workers, many of them African- Democrats now figure that new immi- tax (M&O) from $1.50 to $1.33 the first conspiracy theory - try this one on for American and Hispanic, who are sup- grants can swell the ranks of their voters. year and down to $1.12 thereafter. size. What do the oil companies and most posed to be the heart of the Democratic Unions make the same calculation, count- These proposals also separate new hard-line Repubs, plus the power-troika Party. ing on signing up immigrants to make tax dollars from general revenue funds, of George Bush, Dick Cheney and Don “This is the one issue,” said Rosemary up for dwindling native membership. As and will be used only for property tax Rumsfeld, all have in common? Jenks of the pro-enforcement group Num- Mark Krikorian of the Center for Immi- relief. First and foremost, these oil-oriented bers USA, “where Democrats sell out all gration Studies said, “American workers House Bill 3 revises the business folks want all environmental rules con- cerning the petroleum business deleted their principles.” The party, and its allies turned their backs on unions, and now franchise tax laws to ensure each com- (or at least reduced) - from exploration to in the unions, no doubt see potential new unions have turned their backs on them.” pany pays its fair share of public educa- delivery at the pump. voters and members in the influx of His- This split between the Democratic elite tion. This becomes the primary source Conspiracy buffs suggest the oil barons panic newcomers. and the working-class portion of its of funds ($3.4 billion) to lower school taxes. “conspired” with their elected consorts There is disagreement about how much political base presents an opportunity and decided the way to get what they the wages of native low-skill workers are for Republicans, assuming they can see HB-4 requires sellers of motor vehi- cles to reveal and pay tax on the true wanted was to run-up the cost of gasoline depressed by cheap immigrant labor, but past the parochial interests of their busi- sale amount on used cars. Not many tax and then when environmental rules are it is common sense that as the supply of ness supporters. Pro-enforcement House dollars in this measure but proponents “adjusted” - oil and gas prices would drop cheap labor increases, its price declines. Republicans have done just that. Majority claim it closes the “liar’s affidavit” on (a little). Some notable liberal writers -- uncon- Whip Roy Blunt noted the opposition of used car values. PROBLEM WITH cerned with cynical electoral calcula- the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to the HB-5 raises the tax on cigarettes CONSPIRACY THEORY tions -- still view immigration through GOP enforcement bill, and emphasized a dollar a pack and will bring in an That would have been a sure-enough this prism. Paul Krugman, Nicholas how comfortable he was being on the estimated $678 million. The Texas cig- conspiracy, but even if it was considered - Kristof and Michael Lind have all noted other side of the Chamber on an issue. tax will jump to $1.41 - highest among something happened that queered the plan on The New York Times op-ed page the Once, that kind of attitude would have Southwestern States and 11th in the before it got off the ground. Actually two economic senselessness of bringing more been endorsed by liberals -- back before nation. “somethings.” low-skill labor into the country. “The cold they were happy to let mass immigration HOUSE FALLS SHORT First, gas prices caused an outraged reality,” Kristof writes, “is that admitting trump the interests of American workers. Problem with the House’s legisla- public to quickly turn their vindictive poor immigrants often means hurting Rich Lowry is editor of the National tive package is that without additional ire on Congress; and the other “some- poor Americans.” Review. funding, the property tax reduction thing” is the impending mid-term There was a time when liberals writ- (c) 2006 by King Features Synd., Inc. will fall short of the one-third cut (from election with nearly 90 percent of the $1.50 to $1.00) recommended by Gov- congressional seats up for grabs (435 in ernor Perry and his highly touted “Tax House and 34 in Senate). 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It’ll take at least $2.5 billion to give teachers a So much for conspiracy buffoonery - at Editorial policies: Opinions on the editorial pages are those of the writer, not necessarily the owners least this time around. And hoo-ray for or employees of the Salado Village Voice. All letters to the editor should be signed and have a phone $3,000 salary hike including increased number and address for verification. The editor reserves the right to reject and/or edit any letter. Letters health insurance benefits. an upset public that finally found a way to should address issues, not personalities and should be concise and constructive in approach. Letters That just might leave a respectable attract the attention of their elected repre- should be limited to 300 words. two billion (and change) for a “lock- sentatives. Even if it cost three bucks a Tim Fleischer, Editor-in-Chief Marilyn Fleischer, Managing Editor gallon to make that happen. 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Georgetown FURY 92 bested a field of nine teams, going undefeated in the seventh grade division during the Georgetown Spring Classic tournament April 29- 30. Pictured are (front row, from left) Coach Kelsie Van Dusen, Paige Forrester, Kelly Gramlich, Emily The Salado boys and girls golf teams both qualified for the State Tournament, to be held in Austin May 8-9 at Johnson, Connor Smith, Brianna Bogard, Coach the Jimmy Clay Golf Course. The team is, back row, left-right: Coach Bobby Peschel, Travis Kemp, Ryan O’Rear, Jessica Ochoa; (back row, from left) Miranda Ochoa, Lucas Martin, Clint Permenter and Wes Dowell. Front row, l-r: Nicole Weatherly, Lacey Bartlett, Sarah Dowell, Annie Russian, Hadley Joiner, Jessica Westall, Jillian Katie Harris and Veronica Patockova. Hubenak. Back to State for Salado golf Both the boys and girls Regionals with a 773 - a level May 8-9. The State 84, Clint Permenter put Salado golf teams will be distant second. Tournament will be held together rounds of 80 and making the trip to Austin For their part, the at Austin’s Jimmy Clay 81. for the State Tournament Salado boys also took Golf Course. The Lady Eagles were thanks to dominating per- the gold by a comfortable Wes Dowell was the led by Veronica Patockova, formances at Regionals in margin, totaling a score pace setter for the boys whose rounds of 87 and 86 San Marcos. of 624, which placed them team, putting together earned her a silver medal. The Lady Eagles, in some distance ahead of rounds of 73 and 75 and Close behind Patockova effect, ran away with the district rival, and second finishing as the silver was Sarah Dowell, who title, taking the gold by a place finisher, Lago Vista, medalist. Ryan O’Rear won bronze after posting full 64 strokes and finish- which finished with a shot identical rounds of consecutive rounds of 87. ing with a two-round total score of 680. 79, and was the sixth Lacey Bartlett, with a 90 of 709. By comparison The teams will hope to place finisher. Lucas and 91, and Katie Harris, Comfort, the silver medal- carry the momentum from Martin had a 75 and 86, with rounds of 95 and winning team, closed out Regionals to the State Travis Kemp shot 78 and 86, finished in a tie for sixth individually. Nicole Weatherly shot a 98 and a NEW SECRET OF PRO GOLFERS 96. • Non-Transdermal Energy Patches Ervi, Rooney qualify Nothing enters the body!! for State Track Meet • Increased Stamina Salado senior Chelsea Ervi will get her third • Custom Upholstery • • Increased Performance chance at State gold in • Greater Flexibility the 1600m run, as the long •Custom Size Mattresses• distance specialist took • Free pick up & delivery • • Clinically Tested top honors at the Regional • Better Mental Focus meet, held in San Marcos. 515 E. VET. MEMORIAL BLVD. Joining Ervi in Austin HARKER HEIGHTS • Clinically-proven Nanotechnology will be Molly Rooney, who qualified in two 254-699-6105 www.lifewave.com/charmaine events, winning both the Independent Representative Charmaine E. Barker, 254-947-0484 100m and 300m hurdles at Regionals. 75% of my sales support orphanages You’ll receive convenient The State Meet will Free* Gift travel-sizes of: LUXIVA® Skin Refining Cleanser be held May 12-13 at UT- with LUXIVA® AHA Body Scrub Austin. SunSense Tinted Self-Tanner purchase Lash Lift Waterproof Mascara SunSense Bronzing Powder NOW ENROLLING!!! Choose your shades! MAY 1ST, 2ND, 3RD You’ll receive convenient 8:00 am - 5:00 pm travel sizes of: THOMAS ARNOLD ACTIVITY CENTER 605 THOMAS ARNOLD RD. IN SALADO, TEXAS CHILDREN AGES 5 - 12 YEARS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SWIMMING BASKETBALL PLAYSCAPE TENNIS

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The collage above represents all 21 Salado High School students who qualified for the UIL State Academic Meet. Speech team to give showcase The SHS speech team Danielle Danford - Emily Dunn - “As You will give a Championship Prose Angus, Wish, Madam” (about Showcase public perfor- Thongs, and Full-Frontal the Holocaust) Regional mance 6-7 p.m. May 9 Snogging; 2006 State Qualifier from at the high school. The Qualifier by Tales From the Child Salado senior Heather Winters is pictured signing a letter of intent to attend East performance is free and Louise Rennison (com- of the Enemy by Ursula Central College in Union, MO, on a two-year softball scholarship. She is pictured open to the community, edy) Duba with her select team coaches: Joe McNeil (right) and Shawn Neff. She played three and will consist of award Crystal Schoellmann - Chelsea Jacob- years with the Centex Outlaws. Winters was a four-year varsity softball letterman winning pieces done by Prose Alice, I Think sen “In the at Salado High School, under softball coach Doug Harrigan (not pictured). Winters Salado speech students. by Susan Juby (comedy) Marvelous Dimension” The community is wel- 2006 District Champion (about the San Francisco was named to the First Team All-District softball squad in 2005 at her outfielder come to attend. Kyle Floyd - Prose earthquake) Regional position. She is the daughter of Wanda and Roy Gamez, of Salado. Performances will be: ; Kick Me by Paul Feig Qualifier from Dixie Darling and Em- (comedy) Regional Quali- Four Testimonies by Kate ily Dunn: Skirting fier Daniels the Ban by J. J. Jonas; Na- tional Qualifiers in Duo (about two female soldiers Linda Rountree Pritchard, R.N. The perfect in Iraq) Registered Massage Therapist Dixie Darling - Poetry “That Monday” 2006 Therapeutic Massage Regional Champion Mother’s Day from Fires That Changed Stress Management America by J. J. Jonas; 2006 State Qualifier For Appointment, Call (about the Triangle Shirt- waist Factory fire); 2005 947-HAND (4263) 2nd place at UIL State Floral

The Salado Athletic Booster Club would like to thank the following sponsors of our 4th Annual Golf Classic April 20, benefiting student Creations athletes participating in all high school sports. The tournament was a huge success despite the stormy weather. at Leigh’s HOLE SPONSORS Inc./ Taylor Made Homes - Sandra Taylor Fritsch Necessities ACE Pest Control -David Preston on Pace Park Dr. Bell Glass - Ken VanHoozer Offering Bloomer Trailers - Randy & Kim Bloomer Telefloral Candy Corner II - Jim & Miriam Ervi D.I.J. Construction, Inc. - Terry Nix services as well Dry Wall Systems, Inc. - Greg Fritsch as all occasion Dwain & Kathleen Smith Embree Group - David Kornegay creations. Fairway Golf Carts 254/947-0222 First State Bank First Texas Brokerage - Jerry & Carolyn Roberts First Texas Brokerage - Ryan Hodge Gregory Sells Builder - Round Rock Heller Landscapes, Inc. - Ronnie & Sandy Heller Hot Inspection Services - John & Nancy Konzen Jerry & Sharon Smith Killeen Propane & Hardware, Inc. - David Pany Larry Lilly Custom Builder Thank You! McCoy Corporation - Ron VanWinkle I want to take this opportunity McLane Co. - Len Mewhinney Midas Auto Systems Experts - Diana Hoffman to thank the voters for your MW Builders of Texas, Inc. Salado Pools - Chad Levin support over the last 3 years Salado Veterinary Hospital - Jon Kendall Touch-Up Plus - Cliff Coleman and I look forward to serving Village Custom Homes, LLC - Keith & Tonya Spears the next 3 years. Wildfire Ranch - Billy Pipes We would also like to thank: Mill Creek Inn and Golf Club for hosting the tournament Salado Mansion for catering Heff Aldridge for donating lots of door prizes Jeff Kelley Mark Burden and Max Heiner for donating a Hooters Golf Bag and sifned calendar for the raffle. PLEASE VOTE MAY 13 Salado Village Voice for publicity. ALL of the players for joining the tournament. Political advertising paid for by Jeff Kelley ~ PO Box 184, Salado, TX 76571 Page 8A, May 4, 2006, SALADO Village Voice Walk-off homer lifts Eagles to win The Salado Eagles regular season, at home the first homerun of his captured second place in April 25. career to give the Eagles Offering tanning, aerobic & pilates District 25AA by winning In the bottom of the a 9-6 walk-off victory. classes, and much more. their lone game last week, eighth inning, with the Kevin Jackson and Johnny and will soar into the state score knotted at six runs Nix were on board to give 805 N. Main St., Suite G playoffs this week. The apiece, Salado senior the Eagles their margin of Mon. - Fri. 7 am - 8 pm • Sat. 8 am - Noon Eagles defeated Lago Seth Hale stepped to the victory. The win secured Vista in dramatic fashion plate with two runners second place in district for 254-947-5814 in the final game of the on and proceeded to club Salado, which went 19-6 overall and 10-4 in district SALADO CHIROPRACTIC play. DR. SHIRLEY J. LYNCH Salado jumped out to Last week, SHS baseball an early lead by plating Coach Melvin Bates (254) 947-BACK completed a milestone (2225) four runs in the bottom of the first. Tanner Myers, that many coaches never 213 Mill Creek Drive Josh Shaw, Jesse Rodri- have the opportunity to guez, Nix, Hale, and Jus- even get close to. 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������������������������������������������� Air Control Temple: 254-933-8030 *Annual Percentage Yields as of 04/19/06, rates subject to change without notice. Minimum balance to open an account and obtain the stated APY is $500. A penalty Waco: 254-772-8042 may be imposed for a withdrawal prior to maturity. Certificates automatically renew Killeen: 254-289-9110 at maturity at the then current rate for the same term. Some products and services �������������� ������ not available in all areas. �������� �� ��������������������������������������������������������������� � � � ����� www.airctr1.com TACLA013736C May 4, 2006, SALADO Village Voice, Page 9A Baseball FROM PAGE 8A Danbury Pirates in the game will be played 7 p.m. was Nix’s first homerun of May 5, while game two the season. first round of the playoffs. It will be a best two out of will take place at noon on Myers almost single- May 6. If necessary, game handedly added another three series. The games will be played in Brenham three will be played on Salado run in the sixth, Saturday, as well. by singling, moving up at Shultze Park. The first --REPORTED BY MELVIN BATES on an error and eventually scoring on a Rodriguez sacrifice fly. SALADO CLEANERS Lago Vista scored two Laundry • Dry Cleaning • Alterations in the top of the seventh to 1209 N. Stagecoach tie the game at six-all. The ���������������������� Eagles failed to score in 254-947-7299 the bottom o the seventh, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon - Fri • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sat ������������������������ sending the game into ex- Full time seamstress on premises ������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������ tra innings. ��������������������������������������������������������������������� In the top of the eighth 1-Day Service ������������������������������������������������������������������� Lago Vista led off with a (Next to the new Library) �������������������������������������������������������������������������� ����������������������������������������������������������������������� triple to put the Eagles in a ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� bind. Salado hurler Kevin ������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������������������� Jackson then took matters $12 Manicures ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� into his own hands, strik- ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� $25 Pedicure ������������������������������������������������������������������������� ing out the second batter �������������������� and inducing two consec- Tuesday Special: utive ground balls to short Manicure & Pedicure Every Thursday, a CCRx representative will be at stop Nix to end the threat. Village Pharmacy In the bottom of the $30 213 Mill Creek Dr.[Pharmacist’s Suite 155 Name] eighth, Rodriguez drew a [Pharmacy Name] to answer your[Insert questions Logo] about Medicare Part D. walk to get things started. Even members of large HMOs[Street can Address use their| City] own Sheril Edwards [Phone Number] Jackson then hit into an comunity pharmacy with Medicare Part D. apparent double play, (254) 947-9001 but after Rodriguez was

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Tho s e who ho pe in th e Lo r d will r en ew th eir GA RAGE SA L E HEL D MAY 13 s tr ength . Th ey will s o ar on wing s lik ea g les ; th ey will run an d not gr ow weary, th ey will wa lk an d Gretchen Williams Church of Christ youth not be f a int . fr om I sai a h 40:31 Harpist raise funds for mission Th e S al ad o Churc h of tr o nics an d furniture , Chris t yo u th gr o u p will B e autifu l musi c fo r any o ccasi o n! am o n g o th ers . h old a fun draisin g g ara ge Pr oceeds fr o m th e g a - (254) 699- 9 050 sale 8 a. m.-1 p. m. May ra ge sale will ben efit mis - 13 a t th e c hurc h’s Activ - sio n tri ps to Mississi ppi www.ce ntexh ar pist.co m ity Center, loca ted a t 2 25 to assis t with o n goin g Do s sman No rth Churc h Stree t. Hurrican e Ka trina relief Items to be avail a ble efforts, an d to inn er-c ity a t th e g ara ge sale in cl u d e Fo rt Wo rth. Funeral Home cloth es, toy s, s h oes, elec - 2525 N. M ain • B e lt on • 933- 2525 Presbyterian Church of Salado “In Servi c e t o o ur fellow m an...” National Day of Prayer 10 A.M. Sunday Worship Rev. Ca rl T homps on , Pas t or held at the Expo Center Th e 55th Annual Na - will be recognized an d Child care during service tio nal Day of Prayer for h o n o red. A Pray Fas t www.presbsalado.org Central Texas will be o b - ad o p t a s oldier initi a tive The Salado Church of Christ 105 Sal a d o Pl az a Dr ive • 254-9 47-8106 served 7 p. m. May 4 a t th e will be pres ented to co n - B ell Co unty E x po Center. welcomes you to our services this week n ect s oldiers with th os e A merican Honor God is w h o will pray for th em th e th em e fr o m 1 S am u el w hile d eployed. Sunday Morning Service • May 7, 2006 2:30: “Th os e w h o h o n o r Firs t B a p tis t Churc h m e, I will ho no r.” will have th e c hurc h a u di - S elfis hn ess, greed, Th e pr ogram in cl u d es to ri um o pen 6 a. m.-6 p. m. h o ar din g of wealth, a b use readin g of scri p tures, for co m e-an d-go prayer. of th e inn ocent. We read c h o ral m usic an d prayers S al ad o United Me th od - in Jam es 5:1-6 tha t th ese for th e governm ent, th e is t Churc h d oo rs will be are thin gs w hich c harac - m edi a, th e c hurc h es an d o pen for prayer 7 a. m.-7 terize th e self-in dulgent f amilies . An Hon o r Guar d p. m.. w h o are wealthy towar d fr o m Ft. Hood will pres - Na tio nal Day of Prayer th emselves, b u t n o t to - ent th e colo rs to begin th e was es ta blis h ed in 1952 by war d God. We’ll see o bservan ce. Two o riginal a joint res ol u tio n of th e today h ow th e ir co rr osive s o n gs by local artis ts will United Sta tes Co n gress rich es tes tify a g ains t Douglas B. Willingham, D.D.S. be sun g. Praise teams an d an d sign ed into l aw by th em in th e m essa ge : Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Since 1980 a Yo u th c h oir will als o be Presid ent Harry S . Tru - Joe Keyes “R us t as a Witness .” 2 North Main Street at Thomas Arnold Road performin g. Th e military man. Minister in the historic Armstrong Adams House (c. 1869) Salado, Texas Johnnie’s Cleaners & Tailors We offer Chairside Whitening System @ The Village Pharmacy Sunday Bible Class • 9 a.m. Worship • 10 a.m. a s fea tu red i n AB C’s “Extreme Ma keovers ” Get Ready for the Prom!!! Evening Worship • 6 p.m. Don’t wait till it’s to late... Wednesday 254-947-5242 Alterations & Dry Cleaning Bible Classes • 6:30 p.m. Office Hours by Appointment Scott & White Health Plan No appointment necessary IH-35 at Blacksmith Rd. and most insurance Fellow, American College of Dentists on alterations, complete in Fellow, International College of Dentists 2 to 4 days. plans accepted Dentist of the Year 947-5241 • www.saladochurchofchrist.org Now a Met Life provider. Central Texas Dental Society, 1988 778-2408 or 770-0355 High rollers enjoy Casino Night at Tenroc May 4, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 11A The Knights of Colum- topped with pineapple, an bus (KC) and St. Stephen’s assortment of delectable Women’s Society (SSWS) fruits and sauces; and a sponsored the first annual Mexican station provided Casino Night on April 22 tortillas with all the fix- at Tenroc Ranch. Nearly ings. � ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 200 “high rollers” had an The Casino Night �������������������������������������������������������������������������� raised money for the St. ���������������������������������������������������������������������� opportunity to try their ��������������������������������������������������������� luck at Black Jack, Rou- Stephen Building Fund. lette, or throwing dice at ��������������� ������������������� the Craps Table. At the ������������������������������ ��������������� end of the evening Casino ����������������������������� winners exchanged their Barbara Hoelscher and Dorothy Dentry make final JAZZ preparations to the Hawaiian Table for Casino Night. ��������������������� chips for raffle tickets and St. Luke’s Episcopal ���������� �������� ���������������������������� four champions went home Church & ��������������������� �������������������������������������������� with a prize. For those not Patrons were treated Western buffet of chopped St. Joseph’s Chapel ���������������������� ������������ interested in the gaming to an array of cuisine: beef sandwiches, sausage, Present tables, a silent auction an Italian table featured macaroni and cheese and �������������������������� meatballs, pasta with mar- Texas snacks; a Hawaiian David Stevens beckoned for attention & Jazz Ensemble with items donated by inara sauce, bruschetta, table offered Polynesian parishioners, local artists assorted salami, tortellini shrimp, Hawaiian Chicken performing and area businesses. and roasted asparagus; a & fruit Kabobs, Ham rolls GERSHWIN “Come See What a Nursing Home Should Be” Tuesday, May 16, 2006 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Park Place Manor Old Salado Springs Celebration Center 810 East 13th Avenue 216 Royal St. Salado, Texas Belton, TX 76513 254-939-1876 Music = Dancing = Refreshments = Prize

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Political Advertising paid for by Miriam Ervi. ~ 1426 Mill Road. Salado, Texas 76571 Page 12A, SALADO Village Voice, May 4, 2006 Village of Salado LASTOVICA opens new building Fine Jewelers, Inc. The pain t has dried. Salado’s new offi ce buil d - “Known for Service” The emp l oyees ha ve ing . Salado ci tizens are in vi ted to attend. Prompt In-Store Jewelry Repairs moved in to their offi ces. N ow the V illage of The buil ding was pur - Diamond Sales • Custom Casting • Diamond Salado is ready to in vi te chased last year and reno - Appraisal • Watch Repair • Diamond Setting the publi c to see the new v ati on work comp leted Jewelry Repair M uni cipal Buil ding on this spring b y 1202 S 31st St. & Ave. L • Temple S tagecoach Rd., f oll owing The ini tial b i ds f or 773-5772 recen t renov ati ons. renov ati on of the buil d - Open H ouse is p lanned ing were $118, 000 to Sa lado a lderma n Merle Sta lcup a nd Mayor R ick Ashe f or 5-7 p.m. Ma y 15, after $178, 000. After reworking pa in t the trim of the ne w m un icipa l a nd police build - final touches are put to the b i d documen ts to reb i d in g. (PHOTO BY JACKIE MILLS) the work, the proposal came in at $118, 000. Salado Al dermen M er le S tal - Vote May 13 cup , J ackie Mills, S uzi Eyecare Epps, Mi chae l Cooper Dr. John K. Cooke, O.D. Marilyn Salisbury and Curt S trong, Ma yor Ri ck Ashe, A ddie Ashe, Doctor of therapeutic optometry Salado ISD Trustee Po li ce Chie f Alan R o gers • Comprehensive Eye and Offi cer Bruno Mata - Exams Place 5 on the Ballot razzo , C i ty Secretary Dianna Z ulauf, ci tizens • Laser Vision S horty K e lley and Bri tt Consultations 1. Education Committed to Education Dal ton all p i tched in to • Contact Lenses 2. Education he lp wi th final pain ting • Eyeglasses (Next Day It’s not just her PRIORITY... and moving . Service Available) Ma yor Ri ck Ashe and • Minor Eye 3. Education It’s also her PROFESSION! al dermen Mi chae l Cooper, S uzi Epps and J ackie Emergencies 4. Education Mills will be sworn in to Tue-Fri Let your vote make offi ce at 6 p.m. Ma y 15. 9am-5pm Saturday 5. Education a difference! 9am-1pm Early Voting May 1-9 SIS s tudents compet e with Salado Plaza Shopping Center “I would appreciate your support!” (5367) county spellers (254) 947-LENS Political Ad paid for by Marilyn Salisbury, 1501 Bishop Drive, Salado, TX 76571 Three studen ts from Salado In termediate School were among the 60 mi ddle-school studen ts who competed in the Temp le Dail y Te le gram’s 75th Annual Be ll Coun ty Spe lling Bee April 22 at Bonham Mi ddle School. Sixth-grade studen t K e lsey P al omino p laced �������������� f ourth in the spe lling bee while seven th ���������������������� grader Courtney La v adia took fifth-p lace honors. E i gh th-grade studen t Haley K emp , who p laced third in last year ’s competi ti on, also competed in this year ’s spe lling bee . Salado’s spe lling team practi ced wi th coordinator Char la K e lley, fifth grade science ������������ teacher, f or several weeks ���������������� to prepare f or the even t. S tuden ts from Salado ha ve p laced among the top 10 at the spe lling bee f or � � � � � � the past three years. The first-p lace winner ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ���������������������������������������������������������������������� of this year ’s spe lling ������������������������������������������������������������ bee is Joshua Bea ver �������������������������� from Lak e Be l ton Mi ddle School. Shopping Map Salado illage uide Pages 6-7B Section B SaladoV Village Voice May 4, 2006 G 12 Pages Shopping, Dining, Overnight, Events Salado Fine Art Trail features 7 galleries served by the participat- largest selections of G. Salado’s many galleries ing galleries. In addition, Harvey prints in Texas offer art for every taste each gallery will also and represents more than from traditional to con- sponsor door prizes. 20 Texas artists and sculp- temporary. Art lovers are The seven galleries tors. Prellop Fine Art Gal- invited to Salado’s Second lining Main Street Salado lery is located on Main Annual Fine Art Trail 4-9 will participate in the Art Street, across from Salado p.m. May 13 showcasing Trail. Mansion, 254-947-3930, the work of artists in Wells Gallery, fea- 1-888-461-2605, www.pr the eight galleries found turing limited edition ellopfineartgallery.com. throughout the village. prints, original paintings Griffith Fine Art The first Salado Fine and bronze sculptures Gallery, located at The Art Trail was held last by famed wildlife artist Colony on N. Main St., May with much success, Robert Cortes, Davannah Ortiz and Kyle Heiner will perform in the May 13 Fourth Ronnie Wells. Wells Gal- representsmore than 30 and the galleries are plan- Grade Melodrama. lery is located on South artists. You can find a va- ning for an even bigger Main St., just south of riety of subjects and wide night this autumn. Stagecoach Inn, 254-947- range of prices. Owned For the occasion, the Young dramatists readying 0311, 1-800-995-0311, and operated by artist galleries will be open late www.ronniewells.com. Kay Griffith, the gallery for the special viewings. Thomas Kinkade is located at 229 N. Main Free carriage rides will for their Tablerock debut Stagecoach Gallery exclu- St., 254-947-3177. Click take art lovers to each of sively represents the art on www.griffithfineartga Thomas Arnold Jake Bloomer - Walter Rophone; Taryn Kornegay the galleries, from Wells of Thomas Kinkade, the llery.com. Elementary’s fourth O’Malley; Morgan Hill - - Denise DeBandleader. Gallery, on South Main Painter of Light. The Gal- Miller Fine Art Gallery graders will present their Peaches O’Malley; Kasae Other participants Street to B. Herd Gallery lery is located at 406 S. exclusively represents Bill 11th Annual Melodrama Spears - Deputy Salt include: Jaylee Sebek, in Old Town Salado on Main St., 254-947-3727. Worrell and Jim Eppler, 7:30 p.m. May 13 at Quantaro; Vladimir Para Cassidy De Priest, Amy North Main Street and Prellop Fine Art Gal- among other artists. It is Tablerock Amphitheater. - Ice Man; Robert Cortes Manna, Mason Price, Josie everywhere in between. lery is owned and oper- located at The Colony, 227 Each year the fourth - Cy Clops; Savannah Norman, Dane Hankamer, Refreshments and ated by Texas artist Larry graders write, produce, Ortiz - Tootsie Roll; Kyle Sierra Armstrong, Mason hors d’oeuvres will als be SEE TRAIL, PAGE 8B direct, cast and crew their Heiner - Hans Heinz the Prellop. He has one of the own melodrama under the 57th; Davis Little - Mike CONTINUED ON 8B direction of Jackie Mills. Every year the plot is centered on the history of Salado. Susan Marie’s This year’s Etrulia’s The Brands, the Selection, the Personal Service “A Fine Resale Shop” performance will be set in Since 1985 1922 and centered around Now accepting the happenings in Salado and the world during that Spring & Summer era. The plot includes clothing. Our Annual Spring Shoe Sale the legend of old Spanish Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Stuart Weitzman • Ann Klein Gold being buried near Michelle Ellis 881 N. Main the spring under the Stage 254-947-0504 Across from Subway Donald Pliner • Cole Haan and others. Coach Inn. All proceeds will be banked by the parents of the students Anne in a Salado ISD account. Klein Tablerock sponsors the melodrama and budgets $ off money each year to help the future thespians pay WHEN YOU for items needed in the 60 BUY 2 PAIR play. Jackie Mills obtained a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts to $ off pay a part of the expenses of the melodrama. WHEN YOU Tickets will be sold BUY 3 PAIR by the students and may 120 also be purchased at the gate the night of the play. Prices are: Adults - $5, $ off Children ages four to 12 - $3.. The concession stand WHEN YOU Donald Pliner will be operated by the 160 BUY 4 PAIR fourth grade class to make Stuart All shoes over $100 additional money for their Weitzman trip fund. The following Cole Haan students are involved in the production: Morgan Mattson - Margie O’Malley; Colten Coe - Sheriff Pepperoni Pizza; Rachel Ray - Emma 201 North Main in Historic Downtown Salado O’Malley; Drew Van 254-947-LADY (5239) Winkle - Brian O’Malley; Page 2B, SALADO Village Voice, May 4, 2006 What’s happening 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at AY or www.saladosilverspur.c MAY 11 M 5-7 The Range. Tickets Salado Silver Spur om. Salado Chamber and info: 254-947- Theater presents a MAY 6 of Commerce Ladies 5729 or www.salado- celebration of all things Institute for the Auxiliary Spring Lun- institute.org. “M,” including movie Humanities at Salado cheon at the Salado Civic masterpieces of Tom Spring Lecture Series, MAY 6-7 Center. Program: Gwen Third Annual Mix, Max Fleischer and featuring Patricia Lim- Morrison on “Mothers Salado Yard and George Melies, along with erick, Ph.D on “Pride and Daughters.” Garden Tour, 10 live melodrama, musical Without Vanity: Patrio- MAY 12-14 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6 medley and much more. tism in the 21st Century.” Salado Silver Spur and 1-4 p.m. May 7. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. May Lecture: 5-7 p.m. at the Theater presents a Tickets: $10 (good 5 and 6, and 2 p.m. May 6 Salado Civic Center; celebration of all things for both days), now and 7. Info: 254-947-3456 lunch with the speaker, “M,” including movie on sale at the Salado masterpieces of Tom Civic Center. Info: Mix, Max Fleischer and 254-947-8300 or George Melies, along with www.salado.com. live melodrama, musical MAY 8 medley and much more. Salado Civic Center Public Arts League Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Designed to serve the Village of Salado of Salado (PALS) pro- May 12 and 13, and 2 p.m. Christy’s duction of “Love Let- May 13 and 14. 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For Tablerock’s Fantasy Tablerock’s Annual tickets or more informa- Faire 10 a.m.-6 p.m. both Shakespeare Play, tion call 254-.947-1958. days, featuring characters Macbeth, under the OCTOBER 28-29 from history, literature, stars, 7:30 p.m. each Tablerock’s Fright mythology and imagina- night. Tickets: $10 for Trail 7:30-10:30 p.m. tion. Enjoy music, dance, adults, $5 for child, both nights. Two trails to swordplay and storytell- student or military. Info: choose from. Concessions ing, and shop goods from 254-247-0220 or email available. Admission: $5 over 50 vendors. Admis- [email protected]. for adults, $3 for chil- A love affair isn’t always a picnic sion: $7 for adults, $5 for OCTOBER 12-14 dren 12 and under. Info: but Salado’s production of Love Letters children 12 and under, Annual Christmas in 254-947-9205 or email seniors and military. Info: October event, sponsored [email protected]. will be the exception to the rule! 254-624-1008 or email by the Salado Chamber of NOVEMBER 15 Join us for an elegant picnic [email protected]. Commerce Ladies Auxil- Mill Creek Commu- SEPTEMBER 20 iary. Details TBA. as we enjoy he premeir production at nity Association meet- Mill Creek Commu- OCTOBER 18 ing, 5:30 p.m. at the Inn Tenroc Ranch’s new amphitheatre. nity Association meet- Mill Creek Commu- on the Creek. ing, 5:30 p.m. at the Inn nity Association meet- NOVEMBER 21 on the Creek. ing, 5:30 p.m. at the Inn Salado Historical SEPTEMBER 20-22 on the Creek. Society annual Gen- Salado Village Art- OCTOBER 21 eral Meeting and Chili Love Letters ists Painting Workshop, Salado Area Republi- Supper, 6:15 p.m. at the with D.K. Nichols, of can Women Fine China starring Salado Civic Center. Rockdale. Workshop will Luncheon, noon at DECEMBER 1, 2, 8 AND 9 Paxton Howard and Pam Lowe focus on abstract color Stagecoach Inn Longhorn Tablerock Amphithe- and design; student will Room. Info: 254-947- ater’s Annual presenta- have choice of medium. 3617. tion of Charles Dickens’ Monday, May 8, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. Price: $155. Info: email Yuletide classic, A Christmas Carol, 7 p.m. The New Amphitheatreat Tenroc Ranch ��������� ing each night. Tickets avail- ��������� om able at the gate beginning credit provided by C So 6:30 p.m. Concessions $25.00 per person GE Capital Money Bank on! open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: Call Hulda Horton at the Civic Center $5 for adults, $3 for chil- dren. Info: 254-947-9205 for reservations 947-8300 by May 1. or www.tablerock.org. DECEMBER 1-3 Salado Historical Society’s Annual Christ- 1220 N. Robertson Rd Area’s only Authorized Club Car Dealer Salado mas Tour of Homes. visit us @www.fairwaycarts.com More details TBA. 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Board of public entity must follow, planning this board has campuses with the Open 7 Days 10 - 5 Trustees. including the bidding done there will be no architects to get a feel as The candidate’s process when building or need for cuts since we to what would work best 120 Royal Street Salado answers are given below renovating facilities. will not build a school we for our community. their photos. After detailed plans are 254-947-0747 can’t afford. As a board Question 2: My top Question 1: If elected developed, the Board could member I will not approve priority is the core and to the board, you will see proceed with construction starting construction classroom facilities. I the building of the new through construction unless I know we can pay would like to make sure high school through to its management at-risk or by for what we will build. that the classrooms and “A Specialty Toy & Candy Store” fruition. What experience, general contract. I prefer Question 3: Again the technology would be knowledge or skills can general contract because Our Angel classrooms must be the in place to carry us into the thomas you contribute to the it enables the Board, 2005 board’s priority. Projected future. If we had to make the tank engine building process as a and community to fully Collectors cost for a performing arts any cuts I would make & friends trustee? monitor the project. Choice center would exceed 1.5 the cuts on the site work Question 2: What Question 2: The M. dollars. Typically for future expansions. Madame Alexander will your priority list for recently approved bond districts our size receive My last cut would be the construction of the new issue for the construction Classic Collection private funding to help number of classrooms and high school be? If you of a new high school, as build performing arts their sizes. face making cuts in the I understand it, was to centers. Question 3: In building program, in what relieve overcrowding and At this time to prioritize prioritizing the future site BREYER areas would you likely the need for instruction. a baseball, softball, I put them in the following trim first? What would With this in mind, it is tennis or a stadium would order. First, tennis courts you trim last? only logical that classroom only be guessing since the due to the fact that Salado Question 3: A Master space be trimmed last. Lee Middleton district’s growth and the ISD does not have any of Plan has been developed However, if we are not tax payer will dictate what their own at this point in that will eventually have extravagant, $15,000,000 Dolls future boards will need to time. Second, I would baseball, softball, tennis should certainly be ample do. like to see a performing and a stadium on the 50 to meet all the educational Question 4: For arts facility. The reason I acres, as well as a future needs of a 2A High safety reasons you want feel this is important is we performing arts facilities School. to separate different age do not have a facility large and additional class Question 3: At this groups. enough to handle all of the wings. point in time, I believe it The master plan gives students and their families Prioritize this list from is almost impossible to us the opportunity to build that participate in Theatre #1 being first to complete develop a comprehensive whatever facilities we will Arts, Band, Choir etc. in the future to #6 being master plan with time need based on growth and Third, a football field, the last to complete. tables. There are too many maintain the separation as we grow we will need Question 4: The unknown variables, such of campuses. Only time the additional seating and Master Plan for the 50 as state funding, rate of and growth will dictate parking. Fourth and Fifth Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 acres also has acreage growth, plus community the type of campus the I feel need to be done at for an additional campus. support for future bond #4 Shady Villa • Main St. • Salado community approves. the same time and that Should this be a primary, debt. would be baseball and 254-947-8088 elementary, intermediate The Board must plan Question 5: T h e softball facilities. Lastly, www.sweetnutthings.com or secondary campus? for the future and this district will apply for new classroom wing Why? must be reasonable and new facilities allotments because if we construct Question 5: When the financially responsible and research alternative the new HS correctly we high school opens, how without putting an undue funding sources. The won’t need to do this in can the district lessen burden on its people. Their elimination of portables the immediate future. the financial impact for fiduciary responsibility is will decrease our Question 4: I feel taxpayers funding the to provide classrooms for operational expenses. the next campus should new campus? academic and vocational The State has rated our be a ninth grade center. instruction; therefore, district exemplary in The students will be able the classrooms must its ability to manage its to share the facilities that Quilts come first. After that, assets. I would expect to will be in place. It also the other facilities can be Fine Linens continue this process in will keep the younger addressed as the monies Handmade the future. students away from the become available through Responsible manage- older students. We would Jewelry bonds, state funding and ment of the tax payer’s need to also consider proper input from the Newborn dollars while focusing on how many students at community. quality education is my each grade level there Gifts Question 4: The close primary objective. are before making this proximity of a Junior High decision. School seems most logical. 110 N. Main Question 5: The This would allow a smooth (254)947-9200 way we could lessen the transition into High taxpayers financial impact School, and streamline Miriam Ervi is through the operations the tax resources because Question 1: I was and maintenance. We the Junior High and High Just Desserts involved in the selection need to make it as energy School can share faculty, in the courtyard process of Architects and efficient and easily facilities, transportation Relax under the shade trees Construction Managers, accessible to servicing as etc. as well as, touring schools we can. and enjoy your favorite throughout Central Texas Question 5: All dessert & beverage to determine the best financial resources design and materials for and property of Salado Salado ISD. During this schools belong to the process I have attended people. Trustees have a school board training responsibility to be good Jeff Kelley classes with respect to stewards of the people’s Question 1: As a new construction and money. It is incumbent Alices trustee, I can offer over ’ we start now to trim our managing the steps 20 years of experience 40 S. Main St. involved in building a new budget. in the construction field (Next to First State Bank) school. • Conduct a detailed including the ability to Check out the Newest Moreover, I was a review of current and read and understand blue board member during the future budgets for Spring Fashions prints. In my past I have completion of the district’s expenditures that are not “With the same worked on the renovations last major renovation to required. friendly service” of both the Axtell Dr. Nolan Kinsey our current facilities. • Review operations ISD high school and Question 1: As an Question 2: of the district to identify the Jonesborro ISD experienced educator, Classrooms are the first excess and waste. 254-947-9000 elementary school as I had the opportunity priority. It is my goal to • Streamline programs well as other commercial to participate in several issues of construction May 4, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 11B • Aggressively pursue grade building. The other priority will be maximum state and Federal grants. buildings could all be used classrooms. If there would for the younger grades. For be any cuts it should be example, the elementary non-student-affecting To uch of would be K through third cuts. We just have to spend grade, the middle school this bond money wisely. would be fourth through Question 3: Additional 9 amH - 9 pmea Mon. v en- Sat. sixth grades and the old class wings, performing Thomas Arnold Rd. across from Exxon Suite B arts facilities, tennis high school would be the No Appointment Needed To TAN! courts, football stadium, perfect space for seventh First Tan FREE and eight graders. By baseball and softball For Massage Therapy Call putting the ninth graders fields in that order. We (254) 947-5543 or (254) 535-6676 on the high school campus don’t have the first three. site, you would not have to The last time I looked, our bus them for after school athletic complexes looked workouts, band or any pretty good. other type of class that is Question 4: I would needed at the high school like for it to be a seconday GRIFFITH FINE ART campus. Something that Marilyn Salisbury level that the district feels we could teach vocational Question 1: As a we need as we continue to expand. skills at. A place where GALLERY public school teacher for the non-college bound the last 33 years, I can Question 5: There kids can learn a trade. 254-947-3177 give insight into what a are various ways that Question 5: With a classroom needs to make the district could save The Colony • North Main Street new campus, there will it more productive for the money. For example, be more growth. People Closed Sundays teachers and students. grants, sponsors by large like new things. It’s like I have taught in every corporations, rent out a new ballpark or stadium. size school in the state of facilities to other schools More people will come to Texas, along with several or organizations and fund- see new over old and worn other states. By teaching raisers. Also, many large down. in the Salado school universities are willing to system for 12 of those donate at a reduced price, Early voting in the years, I feel that I have not give or sell equipment that school board election will 102 N. Main St. • Salado only the knowledge, but is needed to set up labs 254-947-1868 • 877-947-1868 be at the Salado Civic experience to contribute that are needed to prepare www.saladohaus.com Center weekdays 7:30 positive information into our students for the next a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 1-9. the building process of phase of their lives. Many On May 9, there will our new school. times parents are willing be extended early voting Question 2: The to give donations for extra The latest designs from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Salado main priority list for supplies or equipment Arthur Court, Heritage Civic Center. Lace, Fenton Art Glass, construction of the that is needed for a better Election day the polls DEMDACO, new high school would learning environment. will be open at the Civic Aspen Bay candles be classrooms. The and Quilts by Donna. Center 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May building should plan 13. enough classrooms with Voters should bring the growth size of a 3A their registration cards school. These classroom with them to cast their must be wired for internet ballots. use, with the hope of Applications for ballot creating a long distance by mail should be mailed MOVED TO learning lab. This is the to Darlene Kirk, Early last place anything should Voting Clerk, Salado ISD, be cut. One way to cut PO Box 98, Salado, TX would be the building of NEW LOCATION! 76571-0098. Applications one large gym, instead for ballot by mail must be of two small ones. Many received no later than the schools have gone to one close of business on May large gym to save money, 5, 2006. energy and the gym could Barry Shiller The races for Village have more than one use. Question 1: As a board of Salado aldermen and Also, many school have member, we must ensure mayor and the Salado gone to panel sections that that there are enough Public Library District can be pulled out of the classrooms. Especially were canceled. Mayor wall to divide the gym for for the future. The Rick Ashe and aldermen different purposes. community doesn’t need Michael Cooper and Suzi Question 3: The votes to see portable buildings Epps were re-elected. decided on the creation lined up around the Dave Carr, Hulda Horton of a new high school and campus a couple of years and Ben Willingham were that is where we need after it is built. elected to the Library THE IRON GARDENS to begin. The school Question 2: The District board. trustees need long-term Wrought Iron at goals for the creation of the Master Plan. These The Event Center at goals need to be set by the Yesteryear Prices voters, not by one small group. The school board Tenroc Ranch O u t d o o r Sh ow ro o m in Elegant, Quiet, Rural Setting members must include I-35 Exit 284 2 miles West on Thomas Arnold Rd Hi s t o r ic S alado ideas from all aspects of the community and 405 N. Main St. respect the wishes of all taxpayers. The taxpayers should have the final say Salado, T X into what facilities should be built that would best ( 254)36 8 .19 28 meet the needs of the community. Question 4: The Master Plan has acreage The Sirena 4,000 sq. ft. G aze b os • Arc he s • Plan t e rs • Bake r’s Rac ks for an additional campus. Blue Heron 5,000 sq. ft. Texas Star s • Benches • Pot Racks • Deco Wall A rt As Salado continues to Catering Kitchen • Bar Area. Private creekside wedding facilities • Chimne as • Sin ks • Po tt e ry grow, I feel that our needs Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Site could be met with a ninth 512-947-9218 • www.Tenroc.com Page 12B SALADO Village Voice, May 4, 2006 Roswell is UFO City We’ve passed through base intelligence officer Roswell, New Mexico at Roswell Army Air dozens of times, always by Field who went to the site Jewelry for in a hurry to get some- and had military trucks where else. The other Tumbleweed haul off the debris. On every bride day on a trip to Ruidoso July 7, Lieutenant Walter we had a little time and Smith Haut, the public infor- stopped in at Roswell’s mation officer, issued UFO Museum and Re- a press release saying search Center and visited the military had a fly- with director Julie Shus- Roswell has become a who were directly in- household word in the volved with the UFO ing saucer, which was ter. flown to higher head- She says the museum UFO world.” crash and documentation The museum keeps of the incident obtained quarters in Fort Worth. opened in 1992 to pres- From Fort Worth, the ent both sides of the story expanding. It’s now in its by various researchers. third location and a new We also have details military issued another about an extra-terrestrial press release saying it craft that crashed north building is being planned about the military’s side north of the present site. of the story.” was a weather balloon. of Roswell in 1947 and Military personnel and the efforts by the mili- The museum averages The story was dormant 187,000 visitors a year. until the late 70’s when a civilians involved were tary to cover up the story. told not to talk about the “We’re also here to pres- They come from all over researcher ran across the the world. story and started follow- incident. ent information on other There is speculation UFO phenomena, since “We have affidavits ing up on it. and signatures of people On July 4, 1947, about that bodies were aboard 11:50 p.m., Mac Brazel, the craft. Local under- Clothing • Accessories • Gifts who ranched 75 miles taker Glenn Dennis was Closed Sundays • Salado • 947-7104 north of Roswell, heard a contacted by the military on the Corner of Main & Thomas Arnold Robertson's Hams loud noise. The next day about the number of child & he found some debris he size caskets he had in couldn’t identify, so he stock and when could he “Smoked” Meats & Beef Jerky took it to town and gave get more. Dennis went it to the sheriff. The into the base hospital but • Country Sausages • Bacon was escorted out of there • Sugar Cured Hams sheriff didn’t know what it was, thought it might with threats to his life. A Fine Antiques & • Delicious Sandwiches be military, so he called nurse later drew a picture (254) 947-5562 I-35, Exit 285 Salado Major Jeff Marcel, the of what she saw on the Architectural Salvage examining table: a big- eyed alien. Both a movie and a television series have been made about the Roswell incident. The city of Roswell has gone all out to keep the UFO motif alive. There are businesses with alien themes and city street- lights have alien eyes on (254) 947-5933 them. The McDonalds in 861 N. Main • Salado Roswell is shaped like a UFO. A big UFO festival (Across from Subway) is held annually around July 4, which draws huge crowds and leading UFO researchers. This year No. 5 Salado Square the four-day festival On the Courtyard Main Street • Salado starts on June 30 and will (254) 947-0300 include an alien invasion email: [email protected] Featuring A Wonderful Selection For You... and costume contest. • Midwest of Cannon Falls • Collectible Porcelain Boxes Julie believes the story is • Caspari Notes • Napkins and Plates true. Her father was the • Home Decor • Cards for ALL Occasions • Giftwrap, Books, Religious Gifts PIO Walter Haut. “My • Candles and more! father doesn’t lie.” Mon - Sat 10-5 • Sun 12-5 371 S. Main St. Salado • 254-947-9447 www.fsgfinejewelry.com E-mail: [email protected] The Texas Tycoon Collection The Salado Sawmill, • Metal Decor • • Jewelry • an artisan’s workshop and gallery, has cre- • Antiques • ated a unique line of custom furniture: The “A bit of whimsy, Texas Tycoon Collec- tion. Big, bold and as a touch of elegance” rugged as a Texas oil- Shyenne’s of Salado man, this line reflects (formerly The Dusty Rose) the character and style of these demanding gentlemen. No Victorian frills here: just clean lines, chiseled features and big proportions. While the style 110 Royal Street, Salado of these pieces reflects Texas’ roots, it also demonstrates a flair for the dra- matic through the use of burl, bird’s eye and quarter-sawn lumber. Picture here is the Executive Desk in the Tycoon Collection. This piece is made from • Barnwood • • Rustic Items • bird’s eye maple. Note the shop-made crown molding, distinctive base and 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. 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$174,900: Located in Chisholm Ridge $218,000: Open living area consists $229,000: Totally updated, this home is $229,000: Beautiful three bedroom Townhomes, this townhome is conve- of family room, den, dining and kitch- breathtaking! Walk in on hardwood to home in Mill Creek. Cozy living room nient to Mill Creek Golf Course. Large en. Two fireplaces. Large windows an open living/dining area that would with fireplace. Lots of trees for shade. master BR is downstairs and two large overlook beautiful backyard from be ideal for entertaining. Corian kitchen Large formal dining room. BRs upstairs. Lots of storage. Nice deck family room. Two bedrooms and bath countertops complement the double and balcony. Solar screens. Very clean downstairs with bedroom, bath and oven and other recently replaced ap- and nice to show. $130 per month in loft upstairs. Wonderful master suite pliances. Enjoy your morning coffe on homeowner’s fees. has room for sitting area or office. private screened porch.

$154,500: Great country setting. Two $154,900: This home is in GREAT $162,500: Walk into a beautiful living $165,500: Conveniently located car garage has been enclosed for shape. 4 BR/2 BA, open floorplan. room accented by a rock fireplace. west of Salado on 1.8 acres. Heavily 4th BR. This can easily be converted Kitchen is large and opens to the din- Formal dining, breakfast and kitchen wooded acreage. 3 BR/2 BA stone back to full garage. Horses allowed. ing area. Front yard and half of back are all open to provide for easy enter- home with tin roof. Long front porch yard is irrigated. Large one acre lot. taining. Split bedrooms with Master to enjoy the sunrise. Master BR has a garden tub, separate separate from two guest bedrooms. shower and his/hers closets. Magnificent trees cover the lot with pri- vate back yard. Long covered front and back porches.

$69,500: One of the most requested $106,400: Cozy 3 BR/2 BA home $107,500: Minutes from Scott and $119,900: Only 3 years old and so units in Mill Creek Rental Pool, this in Morgan’s Point. Split floorplan! White and the Temple Mall, this re- close to Scott and White and VA. unit can be kept in the rental pool, Watch the deer play! cently updated home is ready for Native trees at back of lot for shade. or used for a permanent residence. occupancy. Updates include fresh Nice privacy fence, covered patio and Well maintained overlooking Old Mill paint, carpet, flooring, appliances, irrigated yard. Pretty corner fireplace. Road. Owner is real estate inspector. A/C unit (inside). Raised ceilings, tile in kitchen. Page 2C, SALADO Village Voice, May 4, 2006 Services______plumbing and electrical. top soil. Call Victor Marek Call Marilyn Reasonable prices. Call toll free 1-888-945-3822 Storage______Stevens Yard Equip- 254-770-4548 or cell or residence 254-527- for information about ment Repair/Small Gas 512-921-6970 3822. Stow Away Storage Engine repairman Pick 1/12tfnb tfnb advertising in the Household -Commercial up and drop off available. 10X10 - 10x20- 22x40 254-947-7249 Area Remodeling and Yard Maintenance: Mow, Salado Village Voice Clean, lighted, fenced, 5/4-5/25p Masonry. Retaining walls, weed eat, trim. 721-4699 Key punch entry 24 hours. 254-947-5321 mail boxes, sidewalks, Popeye or 913-4692 947-5502 or 721-1807 patios, etc. Handy service. Herbie. Mendoza’s Painting and Paul Sanford - Owner House leveling. Level Free estimates. Call 254- tfnb brick homes with concrete 947-8533 tfnb slabs also pier and beam 12/1tfnb Residential, commercial, house. Remodeling, add- mowing, edging, trimming. Cell 254-718-6447 ons, painting, interior Trees, Shrubs & Land- Ruben J. Lemus owner and Storage space in 8X12, 16X24 and 254-899-8600 Office 866-552-SOLD Toll Free and exterior, sheet rock, scaping, Pruning, operator. Free estimates Salado 1616 Azalea Dr. #103 • Temple, TX 76502 up. Some have drive-in George A. Dentry, GRI tape and float, texture, Removal and Hauling. 947-0865 or 760-8424 email: [email protected] REALTOR® doors. Salado Storage www.BellCountyHomeStore.com floors, decks, porches, Flower beds, yard work, tfnb An independently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. 9 4 7 - 5 5 7 5

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Housekeeping____ Opportunity Mack Parker, Realtor® Business for Sale Estab- “The Go To Guy” Ed’s Cleaning Service lished Airport Transporta- 254-760-1648 Window washing, carpet tion Service. Advertising cleaning, Commercial and in place. Customer base. 254-939-3800 Residential. European job 2002 Cadillac SUV HOMES - American prices. 254- Approx. $50,000 gross Salado Home with Acreage on FM 2484. Two story plantation design with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 half baths and 2 car 771-2240 last year. 252-291-8888 garage. High ceilings, formal living and dining in mint condition. A bonus with detached 900 square foot guest house with 2 4/6-4/27b 4/27-5/18p bedrooms, 2 baths and kitchen. Enjoy Central Texas evenings in the gazebo. All located on 36+ acres. $544,500. Additional acreage available. Beware of Dust!!! Is across from Pirtle Elementary in Belton ISD. 3 BR/2 BA/2 car garage with tasteful accent world Nicely Landscaped yard dust carrying your busi- CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED paint. $132,500. ness away? We’re hard ON PACE 3C LAND on DUST Call Gidley’s Beautiful Building sites with numerous oak trees and scattered cedars. Kuykendall Mountain Road just west of Moffat Community Center. Three 33 acre tracts at $4,200 per acre with paved road frontage and community water. Some restric- cleaning 760-7642 Your business tions required for harmonious neighborhood. tfn 5 Acres on FM 2601 near Moody. Community Water available. No restrictions, $29,500. Additional five acres available. card can run 3-10 Acre tracts. Hidden retreat off of Texas 95 between Holland and Academy. Restricted with homeowners association. Granny’s House Clean- for 26 weeks (6 Heavily treed. $179,900 per tract. ing. Free estimates/ months) of adver- COMMERCIAL discounts. Move outs. tising for just Over 5,000 sq. ft. of free standing commercial office/warehouse space near downtown Temple with 20 parking spaces. References. Call 254- $260. Call to get Very flexible space. Quick conversion to your intended use. $180,000. 947-8533 Salado. on Sparta Road in Belton - west of new Super Wal-Mart. 0.97 acre building site zoned C-2 $185,000. tfn started today! Employment 4 BR, 3.5 Ba brick home cading oak trees. Wet 947-5577 May 4, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 3C on 2 acres. In-ground weather creek runs on Schwertner State Bank pool with cabana. 3 Cars. the back of this 8.72 acre Only 2 years old, this has full time Teller posi- Salado Heights. 254-947- homesite. Hardwood nicely landscaped tions available. Schwert- 8985. floors, windows from brick/stone 4 BR home Doctor Don’s ner State Bank has a full 5/4-5/11b ceiling to floor in living has 3 full bats and is time loan processor/clerk room, great room effect, walking distance to the Fertilization House for sale, you position available. Previ- stone fireplace, gourmet new Mill Creek Springs move it. FM 1123 Hol- kitchen, 3 BR/2-1/2 BA, golf course. Irrigated rose Locally Owned & Operated ous experience in banking land. Phone 512 413 library with built-ins, garden, flower garden and is preferred. Please send 9384. Beat high con- • Year Round Lawn, Shrub & Small Resume to: Schwertner struction costs!”“0” zoned AC. Two dining vegetable garden. Enter- Tree Programs areas and spacious laun- tain in the large back yard State Bank Attn: Gary 4/27-5/18b • Custom Blended Liquid Fertilizers dry. Barn/garage is 40’ with covered patio and an Nowlin PO Box 25 Schw- • Weed & Disease Control ertner, TX 76573 or fax to Move-in New home Jar- x 60’ with 800 SF 1BR arbor. Extensive crown 254-527-4567. rell, free washer, dryer. apartment. $565,000. molding, stone fireplace • Ant Control Treatment 4/27-5/18b Call James 512-789-7494 Call Village Realty 947- in family room, skylight in • Residential & Commercial Properties or 254-220-0576 Agent 0342. kitchen. Large kitchen with Now Hiring. Tues-Friday 3/2-5/4p 0202F granite countertops, island Let Us Do The Work - WE DO CARE! 9:30-2:30 Old Mill Pizza and garden window. Large 947-0700 “I Buy Houses” cash Belton - Spacious walk-in pantry $281,800 Ronnie. “I sell houses” - master suite is the Century 21 Bill Bartlett 939-3222 Office manager/ List it - Liz, Keller Williams highlight of this 4 BR 947-5050 Bell County bookkeeper needed. Realty 1-888-612-8490 home. Wood, tile and tfnf Send resume P O Box 4/20-5/11p carpet flooring, gas log 1044, Salado, TX 76571 fireplace, granite counter- Beautiful Landscape tfnb Reduced for Quick Sale tops in kitchen and dining home in the Prestigious 4 BR, 2 BA, on 2 acres. areas, separate shower Carriage House Estates. STUNNING NEW HOMES with Exceptional Beauty and jetted tub in master, Two living areas, both Brand New, all brick, 3/2 homes with great amenities Now accepting applica- Hidden Springs at Salado featuring tile & crown molding. Seller will pay $1000 of tions for waitperson. Creek $215,000 sell will large covered patio. Side with stone fireplace, Buyers closing costs. Holland; 1258 SF for $99,000, 1296 Apply in person at John- pay $5,000 incentive to entry garage. Complete in spacious master SF for $109,000, and 1350 SF for $112,500. early Summer. $229,900 suite, great room ny’s Steak and BBQ. buyer. 254-760-4486 or Great Location! 2/23tfnb 254-554-1292 Century 21 Bill Bartlett and sports court all Great Neighborhood! Great Belton Schools! 0209tfnb 947-5050 for just $369,900 Call All brick, 4 BR/2BA homes. A number of spacious floor 6/16/tfnf First Texas Brokerage at plans w/ 1800+ to over 2400SF. Many upgrades available. Part time employment Many lots still to choose from, simply the perfect location; Susan Marie’s ladies Century old live oaks 254-947-5577 cul-de-sac with native trees. Mid $130s to Mid $180’s Beautiful home on 16 tfnf boutique in Salado Sat. surround this 4/1.5 Call Now! or Sun or both 947-5239 home on over 22 acres. plus acres. A restored or drop by. Beautifully updated 12 ft. historic train depot. This East of Salado, this 254-541-1100 home features a large 3/2.5/2 custom home 1/26tfnb ceilings, 2 living areas, master suite, unbelieve- is fully landscaped. Homes For Sale over 800 ft. of patios, well and water meter. able kitchen with granite granite countertops, THE LOFTS countertops. Great for large master bath, gut- Impex Home Gym fit- Northwest of Salado. of $324,900 Call First Texas entertaining. Large suite ters, and more. Study ness exerciser Assem- for guests/children and could be used as 4th bled $100. Huffy mens 26 Brokerage 947-5577 arriage lace 0202F much more. garage with bedroom. $247.500. Call inch 10 speed mountain lots of storage. 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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 • 780 acs. with nice home, sev- eral ponds, large metal building. 860 N. Main St. Salado, TX 76571 • 439 acs. on FM 487, 254 947-5050 (800) 352-1183 Florence. Oaks, grasslands. www.C21bb.com Under Contract • 35 acres very convenient to I-35. Lots & Home Sites south of Salado on Horned Frog Rd. Mill Creek Lots : Only a few Golf Course lots left!! • 5 wooded acres on Blackberry Rd • Mill Creek Springs I: Large trees, 0.81 acre, $68,000. • Mill Creek Springs III: Only two lots left, $48,000 & $50,000. • Mill Creek Springs IV 70 acs. with large trees & possible home sites Golf course & hilltop view lots start at $40,000 with lakeviews. Very private. Interior lots start at $25,000 Commercial Property • Mill Creek Springs V: • $149,000: 1.6 acres with good potential for commercial near I-35 & FM 2484. Just Released! Views, trees, park & more. Starting at $38,000. • $84,500: Commercial building on Thomas Arnold Rd. close to Salado Schools & • The Overlook, only one estate-sized lot left! $109,000. I-35. • Woods of Salado: Live Oak Rd. Lots 21 A&B $70,000 • $79,800: Great location for a Salado business, on 0.925 ac. on Center Circle. SALADO 254-721-1784 Page 4C, Village Voice, May 4, 2006 Custom home on 2.16 Land for Sale_____ ac. with all the extras. 3/30b Tile entryway takes you Gorgeous building site, into a wonderful living area 10+ acres, Trees, Creek, 30 acres for sale. Salado with built-in bookshelves Owner Finance, under Creek runs through it! 100 and fireplace. Large $50,000, Owner/Agent, plus large pecans and oaks. open kitchen with island, Pam LaShelle, RE/MAX Spring. Wildlife tax exemp- granite countertops, Round Rock, located be- tion. Bordered on 3 sides breakfast bar and under tween Salado & Holland, by large ranch. 5 miles counter lighting. Master Water meter, 512-217- west of Jarrell. $139,000 suite has a double vanity 2070 254-291-8888 sink, garden tub, separate 4/20-4/27P 3/9-3/30p shower and walk-in closet. a 20 ‘ X 13” office Salado land! Huge oak Heavily wooded 5.64 upstairs. Four car garage trees. Buy this 3.79 acres acre tract in a premiere $379,000. Century 21 Bill located on Brewer Rd. Salado subdivision. Lots Bartlett 947-5050 and build your dream are flat and would be easy to ANNA LOU RANEY MIKE BOWLES house. City water & build on. Perfect hideaway. Broker/Realtor Realtor utilities available. Beverly $70,000. Century 21 Bill 254-913-1215 254-913-0469 Hamby Realty. Bartlett 254-947-5050 tfnf Belton Glass The Overlook - wooded • Auto - Truck Glass estate sized lots with • Store Fronts hill top golf course views. • Bath Enclosures Century 21 Bill Bartlett • Mirrors 254-947-5050 • Door & Window Repair • Windshield Repair 35 acres very conve- 1209 Old Mill Road 1617 Chaparral nient to I-35 South of Great location in Mill Creek. Custom- REDUCED! Well-built custom home priced 939-1301 built, one owner home in need of updat- below what it would cost to build today. 617 Waco Road • Belton, TX Salado on Horned Frog ing. Nice floor plan with large great room, Lots of windows with golf course views. Rd. Century 21 Bill Bartlett three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, 4 generous BRs, three full BA, large great lare study with built-ins. Lots of storage. room, formal dining, breakfast room and 254-947-5050 Pretty, private backyard. $215,000. outdoor living. Enjoy the screened porch and balconies. What a buy at $230,000. For sale by owner: Hidden Springs 3.27 acres. Only $41,500 Lot • Climate Control • Wide Driveways #326 254-541-5449 512- • 5x10 - 10x30 • Well Lighted 285-2563 • 24 Hour Code Entry • Camera Surveillance 3/3tfn 939-6640 515 Indian Trail 701 Indian Trail 580 W. Loop 121 Belton, TX 76513 Gorgeous stone home, landscaped Price reduced to $274,000. Secluded Commercial Rental with two-tiered pond in backyard. home on 1.3 acres in Beautiful Large rooms throughout. Two great Salado Creek Place. Rooms with rooms, two fireplaces, plus separate soaring ceilings and large irregular formals, library. Four bedrooms and room sizes. Three bedrooms and Retail space available unbelievable storage. Approxi- three full baths, large living area, Gidley Construction on Main Street next to mately 5,000 sq. ft. $499,000. formal dining room and a study. the Stagecoach Inn May “We do all types of construction” 1. 947-3351 Trim • Add-Ons • Remodels 0406tfnb Free Estimates Contract Serving The Entire Pending Bell County Area CLASSIFIEDS CONTINUED 254 760-9350 ON PAGE 5C

5055 Elm Grove Rd. 900 DeGrummond Beautiful 30.03 acre Belton property Salado’s hidden treasure. Not a that borders the Lampasas River. typical home! This totally updated 3 Huge hybrid and native pecan bedroom, 2.5 bath home includes a trees. Well-maintained home with new master suite with a private patio. large living room, dining room with There is a large great room plus a hardwoods, den, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 family room. Beautiful views of oak bathrooms. Amenities include green- trees and a pond. A very warm and house, haybarn, equip shed, 6 traps welcoming home! $350,000 and decks. Must see! $620,000

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willSix diverse andbe personal yards and gardens will be Look out your windows open for tour this weekend, and see this view of Salado May 6-7. As in art, they Creek! This home is priced to reflect the individual sell! 4 BR/3.5 BA, large den and personal style of with additional sitting area. Salado country home on 1.3 acres. Lots of sq. Sit on the deck and watch the footage. 600 SF hobby/office building behind each gardener. Some are creek flow. Two additional home. Two living areas. 3 BR/2 BA, $164,900. elaborate and filled with wood creek-view lots avail- plantings and art objects able next to home. $249,900. while others offer a quiet minimalism with the emphasis on the awe of the natural site or vista. Each yard and garden is a joy to visit. Take your time and experience each one; you will be rewarded with a new or renewed interest in the art of gardening. Down on a country Magnificent country dream home on 2.14 acres Executive home in Timber Ridge Subdivision, Just like a model! Morgan’s Point home with road past fields of wheat, in Salado. Many amenities with tile throughout Temple. Two story home that has three living flexible floor plan. Fireplace with custom pasture land and a horse home. Approx. 3,588 SF with attached garage. rooms, four bedrooms, and three-and-a-half mantle. Wood-like blinds, high ceiling, fenced ranch is the private country Custom built-in shelving in kitchen and study. baths. Master suite is downstairs. Informal backyard. 3 BR/2 BA. $118,900. Price reduced 3 BR/2 BA. $435,000. and formal dining. Raised ceilings, Romeo to $116,900. estate of Barton and Jeanie balcony, wide open spacious kitchen with Jones, the sixth yard and lots of storage. $398,900. Price reduced to garden on tour. The $375,000. property is located at the historic site of the Dulaney Grist Mill and situated on a ILLAGE REALT limestone cliff overlooking Salado Creek and native V OF SALADO Y wooded meadow. Grassy berms with interspersed Sales & Property Management limestone walls front the road with several beds of 1313 N. Stagecoach • Salado “Knock Out” roses planted against the pale limestone. www.villagerealtysalado.com The “Knock Out” rose with its fluorescent cherry red blooms was introduced in 2000 and has (254) 947-0342 received a Texas superstar designation because of its beauty to the landscape REALTORS®: with minimal maintenance Peggy Bush, and exceptional disease resistance. The Texas Lynette McCain, Historical Marker Mary Kite, about the site has been TerryLynn permanently placed in the limestone wall under the Schrimsher shade of a live oak. The Dulaney Mill and farm complex was built when Property John Dulaney returned Management from the Civil War. He Marsha Kumm was an inventor; farmer and grist mill operator and he contributed to his community by building a church and school nearby his home site. All that remains of the historical structure is a piece of the concrete base of the grist mill at creek side. As one enters through the wrought iron gates Your own private park! Lovely Salado home Great country views! Wonderful home is on Ranch-style home with lots of room and trees! into the courtyard there has a beautiful wooded yard. Lots of privacy 3/4-acre lot, fenced and on a cul-de-sac. Metal roof, spa, playground, fenced backyard is a pervading spirit of with two decks in the backyard. Country Separate formal dining and breakfast nook. with pet pen, two storage buildings. Updates peacefulness, calm and kitchen with lots of cabinets, huge closets, Academy schools. 3 BR/2-1/2BA, $179,900. include limestone flooring, carpet, kitchen beauty of the site as the breakfast bar and dining room. 2 BR/2 BA, appliances, countertops, painting and many magnificent old live $144,500. Reduced to $141,900. extras. 4 BR/2 BA for $145,000. Price reduced oaks grace the courtyard to $139,995. dividing the residence from the guesthouse or casita (little house). The UNDER UNDER design of the landscape is refined and minimal CONTRACT CONTRACT with the emphasis being on the natural flow of the site and the architecture New Listing! Salado 2003 brick home Mill Creek Golf Course just across 20 Acres in Salado! 5 BR/3.5 BA with Austin stone home with brick trim. of the home. The expanse on .94 acres, large open great room the street. Open living and kitchen two living and two dining rooms! Easy Minutes from Stillhouse Hollow Lake of green grass lawn and with roomy kitchen, breakfast bar and area with fireplace. Three bedroom, access to I-35 and Killeen area. Lots on .6 acres. Stone fireplace and confederate jasmine filled dining area. Vaulted ceilings and lots two bath with a great master layout. of windows with great views. Open hearth. 4BR/2BA with spectacular beds make a serene and of windows make this home bright. Kitchen has breakfast area with bright kitchen with island. Fireplace entrance. Dining room, living room composed statement. 3 BR/2 BA, attached car garage, island/bar. Formal living room. in den and master suite. Small horse and kitchen are open with great room nicely landscaped with covered patio. Attached garage, separate laundry shed with enclosed feed room. Huge effect. Large utility room. Many Begin by going toward $146,000. room. Privacy fenced. $189,000. chainlink backyard. $350,000. upgrades. Two car attached garage. the west side of the casita $179,995 May 4, 2006, SALADO Village Voice, Page 7C of the Texas garden, Every Community Has At Least One Realtor Like Rita Oden in bloom and on tour Breaking records is nothing new to Rita...She’s always been a best seller and a pace setter here in Salado for the last 15 years. Rita has a wealth of real estate experience to draw on and a terrific Century 21 Bill Bartlett team to back her up. Past performance may not be the only measure of success, but can you think of anything better to go by? If you’re buying or selling in Salado, call Rita. Rita Oden The Salado Specialist 254-718-7956 [email protected] 860 N. Main St. Salado, Texas

(PHOTO BY MARGARET WILLIAMSON) www.C21bb.com The view of Salado Creek and vista from the back terrace of the Jones home. Bill Bartlett 254 947-5050 to get a preview of the 300+ year old oak with its CIRCLE T vista. Spiky structural prickly pear protruding Bell County yuccas beginning their from an old knot in the tree HORSESHOEING Derek Thoreson Carpet Cleaners bloom cycle are dotted to the main entrance of the Farrier along the bluff together house. Cool plantings of 933-8989 toll free 1-866-933-8989 with plantings of Buford holly fern, nandina, dwarf Family owned & operated serving Bell & Coryell yaupon and pittosporum, Reliable, Professional Service holly and nandina. A Corrective Trimming Residential & Commercial wooden swing captures barberry, jasmine and a Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning & Shoeing Tile & Grout Cleaning the eye and the view from sprinkling of red geraniums Graduate of Oklahoma State fill the front bed. The Free Estimates / Free Deodorizing the swing overlooks the Horseshoeing School Insured • Bonded • Competitive • Experienced expanse of the creek below stone path follows the We never charge for hallways, and the meadow beyond contour of the home to the Work 254-947-9454 • Cell (254) 258-9180 closets or bathrooms through a grove of cedar side landing with outdoor elms and other native pool and another fantastic trees. view of the creek and • Roads • Bridges Proceeding back to the surrounding area. Nearby • Retaining Walls • Culverts Jarrell Mini Storage front of the home along are large limestone steps • Excavation • Land Clearing 555 County Road 307 the limestone walk notice that have been planted • Portable Welding • All Types Construction the large stones used as a down the cliff side so one Jarrell, Texas 76537 second path with mondo can have access to the on farms, ranches Easy Access 1/4 Mile Off I-35 On Corner of CR305 & CR307 grass filling in the spaces creek. Lantana, rosemary, U-Lock-It between. Pass the majestic SEE GARDEN, PAGE 11C & private property 3 Sizes to choose from Free Estimates Metal Buildings on Concrete 512-746-2000 Lakeview Services (Dial Area Code & Phone # Only No Need To Dial 1+) 9062 FM 2484 Salado 254 947-3434

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M & B Fences and Welding Salado, Texas • 1-3 Acre Homesites Salado School District • No City Taxes Hulen Clinard, Jr. Cell Starting at $37,500 & Up Belton (254) 947-0435 (254) 228-7993 • Highly Restricted E. Amity Heritage No Homeowners Association Fees <------(1.4 miles)------> Beautiful wooded cul-de-sac lots I-35 still available Salado Yount Sewer & Drain Septic Service, L.C. Septic tank 254.760.3226 & grease trap [email protected] Salado, Texas (254) 947-5050 pumping (800) 352-1183 254 947-5036 www.c21bb.com Page 8C, SALADO Village Voice, May 4, 2006 Can you throw away batteries?

RICK’S SALADO FEED Dear EarthTalk: I’ve Martinsville, IN heard that it is now safe Today’s common 4 Safechoice 4 Vitality to throw away common household batteries--those household batteries and ubiquitous AAs, AAAs, 4 Life Design 4 Nutrebeef that only rechargeable Cs, Ds and 9-volts from batteries can now be Duracell, Energizer and 4 Livestock Medications recycled. Is this true? others--are not thought 4 -- Doug Reynolds, to pose as great a threat & Vaccines Pet Foods to properly-equipped and Pet Health Supplies Complete Flooring Solutions, Inc. New & Reconditioned Tack & Tools modern landfills as they used to because they Lawn Equipment & Gardening Supplies Carpet, Tile, Wood, Stone and Vinyl Floors Walls, Backsplash, Showers and More contain much less mercury than their predecessors. As Design, Sales, Installation, Repairs (254) 947-3613 such most municipalities now recommend simply throwing such batteries Feeds 512-627-2930 away with your trash. NEXT DOOR TO TRUCK STOP Call for a FREE Estimate Nevertheless, environ- Monday - Friday 8-5:30 • Saturday 8 - 1 mentally concerned consumers might feel better recycling such batteries anyway, as they Jody’s Tree still do contain trace amounts of mercury and Service other potentially toxic Maintains the safety and beauty of your majestic trees with proper stuff. Some municipalities pruning techniques using will accept these batteries sterilized blades. (as well as older, more Gold Team Over 15 Years Experience toxic ones) at household hazardous waste facilities, 254-773-2174 from where they will most cell: likely be sent elsewhere to 254-624-8470 be processed and recycled as components in new The Co. batteries. HANDYMAN Other options abound, such as the mail-order Home Remodeling & Repair service, Battery Solutions, Patios, Decks • Fencing • New Construction which will recycle your Tree Service spent batteries at a cost 947-4011 of 85 cents per pound. Bonded & Insured 254 541-7448 To find a company near FREE ESTIMATES you where you can drop Home: 773-9659 Mobile: 718-1100 off your old batteries 10% Senior Citizens Discount for recycling, check out the comprehensive national database at the Earth911.org website. Moffatt & Daughters Meanwhile, the national “...real people, real service.” chain, Batteries Plus, Plumbing Co. is happy to take back 40 N Main Street Service • Repair • Remodeling disposable batteries for recycling at any of its 255 Salado, TX 76571 George (Bubba) Moffatt retail stores from coast- to-coast. 254 (local) Consumers should 947-8480 Fax 947-9480 289-5986 note that any old batteries they may find buried in Master Plumber Lic 254 947-8018 (nights) # M-17002 their closets that were made before 1997--when Welcome to Salado! Congress mandated a widespread mercury Red & White Greenery phase-out in batteries of all types--should most 1-800-930-4707 surely be recycled and not For all your landscape needs discarded with the trash, as Commercial or Residential they may contain as much • Complete lawn maintenance as 10 times the mercury of newer versions. • Tree trimming & Removal Perhaps of greater • Plant and planter bed maintenance concern nowadays is • Stump removal what’s happening to spent •Acreage Mowing rechargeable batteries • Landscape Design & Installation from cell phones, MP3 players and laptops. Such Fully Insured items contain potentially Free Estimates SEE EARTHTALK, PAGE 9C For All Your Mortgage Needs MapleLeaf Funding Affiliate of Alethes, Mortgage Bank 254-947-9432 � Brittany Sladecek �� Commercial Lending www.mapleleaffunding.com Escrow Assistant Merle Stalcup Conventional 417 N. Main #204 Mortgage Banker FHA Branch Manager Refinancing Salado, TX 76571 Earthtalk H H H H H H H H May 4, 2006 SALADO Village Voice, Page 9C FROM PAGE 8C toxic heavy metals sealed LONE STAR GRADING Buyer of Owner Financed Real up inside, and if thrown Estate and Mobile Home Notes H H out with the regular & MATERIALS garbage can jeopardize the environmental I Can Give You CASH for All or Part of the Note integrity of both COMMERCIAL H RESIDENTIAL You Carried Back When You Sold Your Property landfills and incinerator INDUSTRIAL emissions. Luckily, the 1-866-227-0763 Janet Rand battery industry sponsors EXCAVATION • GRADING • SITE PREPARATION [email protected] PO Box 884 the operations of the YARDS • LOT CLEARING • PADS • ROADS WWW.JLRNOTES.COM Belton, TX Rechargeable Battery DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS 76513 Recycling Corporation (RBRC), which facilitates ALL TYPES DIRT WORK • MATERIALS & HAULING the collection of used Salado Plumbing rechargeable batteries ***FREE ESTIMATES*** collected in an industry- wide “take back” program (254) 947-0149 or (254) 933-7900 “We are ready” H for recycling. HH H H H H H H H In home repairs SEE LOGGING, PAGE 10C 947-5800 Mother’s Day Sale Master LIC M 16892 May 5, 6, 7 Fri. - Sat: 10-5 Sun: 1-5 Come sign up for a chance to win a bench. Metal decor: Wagons, finials, stars, baskets, fences, arches & lots more. Barnwood items, few antiques & more. Directions: At the Grove on Hwy. 36, SALADO CREEK FRONT LOT between Temple and Gatesville, One-of-a-kind and the last one left. 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EVERYTHING IS “BIGGER” in this new Texas Style Rock Home with approximately 2,360 living sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, 2.75 baths, 2 living, 2 dining, master bath with his whirlpool tub. 3-car garage. Austin stone makes this a true Texas star. $283,500. EXPERIENCE MAJESTIC LIVING in Nolanville’s Bella Charca, gated community with security surveillance. New 4 bedroom, 2.25 bath is complete with floor-to-ceilingSOLD rock fireplace, 2 car garage, granite kitchen counter tops. 2131 SF. Top Notch Landscaping. $255,780. HORSEMAN’S DELIGHT! Austin Stone ranch house in Salado on 29.5 acres. Home has 3 bedroom, 3 bath with approx. 1,851 living sq. ft. Master bedroom closet constructed for storm shelter. 3,016 sq. ft., 5-horse stall barn SOLDwith pipe turnouts, office, tack, and feed room. Large 598 sq. ft. workshop with trailer carport storage. Pas- ture has traps with water and shelter. Austin stone entrance with iron gate. Panoramic view of countryside. $399,000. FRANCES YERKES HOMETOWN PRIDE, with quality Resident of Temple, Texas with service. MELINDA DUNNAHOO. DETAIL KNOWLEDGE of he Salado 30 year resident of Salado. Member of Salado Handyman Service Area. FRANCES is a wife and mother FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF “What’s on your honey-do list?” of two She knows and experiences the SALADO. Past officer and member of 20 years building AMERICAN DREAM, HOME!! the Parent/Teacher Association. maintenance experience FRANCES is Ready, Willing, and MELINDA is Ready, Willing, and No job too small. Capable to assist you in sharing the Capable to assist you in sharing the AMERICAN DREAM, HOME! American Dream, HOME! Charles Fleet (254) 493-4517 (254) 913-0378 254 947-5553 Page 10C, SALADO Village Voice, May 4, 2006 Logging FROM PAGE 9C Consumers can help by limiting their electronics purchases to items that carry the RBRC logo Open House on their packaging. Furthermore, they can The Village of Salado Board of Aldermen and Staff find out where to drop off old rechargeable batteries will have an open house to dedicate (and even old cell phones) by calling RBRC’s hotline the new Salado Municipal Building and Police Department. at 1-800-8BATTERY or by visiting the online We will also swear-in the returning Aldermen and Mayor at 6:00PM drop location finder at RBRC.org. Also, most Radio Shack stores will take back rechargeable Monday, May 15, 2006 batteries and deliver them to RBRC free-of-charge. RBRC then processes the 5:00 to 7:00PM batteries via a thermal recovery technology that reclaims metals Come-and-Go such as nickel, iron, cadmium, lead and cobalt, repurposing them for use Come and join your local elected officials in celebrating the Village’s new facility. in new batteries. CONTACTS: Battery Solutions, www.battery recycling.com; Earth911, www.earth911.org ; Batteries Plus, Ordinance No. 2006.06 www.batteriesplus.com; Village of Salado Rechargeable Battery County of Bell Recycling Corporation State of Texas (RBRC), www.rbrc.org. April 16, 2006 GOT AN REFUSE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE ENVIRONMENTAL QUESTION? Send AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF SALADO, BELL it to: EarthTalk, c/o COUNTY, TEXAS GRANTING TO REFUSE MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE) COLLECTORS, E/The Environmental THEIR SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE RIGHT TO ESTABLISH, OPERATE AND MAIN- Magazine, P.O. Box 5098, TAIN TRASH AND REFUSE COLLECTION ROUTES WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF SALADO; Westport, CT 06881; AND PROVIDING INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS AND PERMIT FEES. e-mail: earthtalk@ emagazine.com. WHEREAS, the Village of Salado (“Village”) is a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas and, pursuant to the Texas Constitution and state law, possesses the power to protect and promote the public health, safety, and welfare, to regulate the use of the Public rights-of-way and to issue and revoke licenses; and Auxiliary talk on mothers, WHEREAS, the Village owns or is the proprietor over public streets, rights-of-way, alleys, and other public property and acts as trustee and guardian for the benefit of Village citizens; and daughters WHEREAS, pursuant to the laws of the State of Texas, the Texas Legislature has recognized and established that an incor- set for May 11 porated municipality may make a reasonable, lawful charge for the use of public rights-of-way within the Gwen Morrison will municipality; and present a program on Mothers and Daughters WHEREAS, the Board of Aldermen has determined that the availability of refuse collection services in the Village will at the May 11 Salado promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the Village and would serve the public Chamber of Commerce interest; and Ladies Auxiliary Spring Luncheon. Morrison will present WHEREAS, several private refuse contractors are presently collecting and charging citizens and businesses for collection the program at 10 a.m., and disposal of refuse; and followed by the luncheon. Morrison has been in WHEREAS, these collectors are utilizing Village streets in their daily operation and are not contributing to right-of-way Central Texas most of maintenance, street repair, or traffic safety; and her adult life, and a resident of Salado since NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE VILLAGE OF SALADO, July 1999. She is active TEXAS: in the Salado Methodist Church, The Living Room A. Civil & Criminal Penalties Theater, Salado Village Artists where she is vice- The Village shall have the power to administer and enforce the provisions of this Ordinance as may be required by president, and on the governing law. Any person violating any provision of this Ordinance is subject to suit for injunctive relief as well as board of the Public Arts prosecution for criminal violations. Any violation of this Ordinance is hereby declared to be a nuisance. League of Salado. The luncheon B. Criminal Prosecution will follow Gwen’s Any person violating any provision of this Ordinance shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum not exceeding five presentation. Salads, hundred dollars ($500.00). Each day that a provision of this Chapter is violated shall constitute a separate offense. home made bread, and An offense under this Ordinance is a misdemeanor. desserts will be provided by Cathy’s Boardwalk Cafe. A reservation check of READ, PASSED, and ADOPTED this, the 16th day of April 2006. $10 must be received no later than May 4. You A complete copy of this ordinance may be obtained at the Village office at .10 cents a page or may be found on the Village website at may mail to Salado Ladies www.villageofsalado.org. Auxiliary, P. O. Box 161, Salado, TX 76571. Bring your daughter or a guest. Page 11C, SALADO Village Voice, May 4, 2006 Garden FROM PAGE 7C lavender, chrysanthemum, with a brief description of the Village of Salado Additional information spiderwort and wax municipal occupancy tax can be found on the each garden. Specializing in Repainting myrtles along with At the Art Center, the revenues, is a self guided Salado chamber website, calylopus sprouting from tour with volunteers at www.salado.com, or by • Residential & Commercial Village Artists will have • Exterior & Interior the limestone fissures are each garden helping when calling the Salado Civic an exhibit displaying their • Pressure Wash interspersed down the work. needed. Tours will be Center at 254.947.8300. WILLARD BENNETT sides of the path. Large The tour, sponsored by conducted rain or shine. Proceeds of the tour will be stones have also been the Salado Garden Club, Strollers and pets are not used for the beautification Mobile (254) 721-2537 placed traversing the the Public Arts League permitted and wheelchair of Salado and the Business (254) 939-2963 creek to the wooded native of Salado and in part by accessibility is limited. promotion of the arts. Home (254) 947-3170 meadow beyond. Serving the Cen-Tex Area • FREE Estimates The back terrace with the sweep of an open- air stage overlooks the Properties By entire vista. The terrace is enlivened with highly concentrated flower O Larry Sands power in handcrafted copper pots and colorful blue and white pottery filled with red geraniums, bougainvillea, hibiscus Enjoy morning coffee in a private sunroom overlooking and other multicolored the golf course. This spacious 2810 sq. ft. Mill Creek town annuals. Lovely areas for home is great for entertaining. The oversized living room seating and entertaining has a wet bar and built-in bookcases. A gourmet kitchen in- fill the patio spaces so one cludes a butcher block island and is open to another living Just remodeled & Ready for Occupancy!! NEW TOP OF THE HILL, WHAT A VIEW!! This lovely can enjoy the sweeping wood floors, FRESH interior paint thru-out. STYLISH Mill Creek home is situated on 2 lots overlooking a area with a fireplace! The master bedroom is oversized and ceramic floors & appliances in kitchen!! Tremendous private pond & comes with an additional wooded boasts of a dressing room with vanity, many closets and views of the countryside. big TREES & privacy fenced yard. Priced below lot. Antique doors, sinks, cabinets, are just some more. If you like to entertain then this is a great place for As one continues around $225,000. Call Larry, TODAY!! of the extras. A spacious workshop comes with this the home, a view of the special home!! you to be in Mill Creek. Price reduced to 169,900! prairie dog habitat is For more information on these or more of our STAR Jerry Schmidt properties, please call us or visit our web site. office: 254-947-5341 available where the pet www.saladoproperties.com prairie dogs may emerge cell: 254-421-0612 from their tunnels and give [email protected] you an affectionate glance. (254) 947-5580 Other featured yards Joe Luna, Broker and gardens on the tour are these: • the private yard PART-TIME and garden of John and Barbara Robertson with an outstanding view HELP of the Mill Creek Golf M.J. Craig Homes course, beautiful beds brimming with perennials, and a picturesque potting 254/526-9646 shed overlooking an 2850 Hester Way • Mill Creek • Salado Susan Marie’s old-fashioned herb and This stunning 3 Ladies Botique, Salado, TX vegetable garden; bedrooms, 2.5 baths • the private yard and with study is ready garden of Joe and Dottie for your family! (254) 947-5239 Oliver, a traditionally Absolutely gorgeous landscaped woodland with huge fireplace, or come by, setting with walled pool granite tops in courtyard under a canopy kitchen and ceramic 201 North Main St. of live oaks and vine tile throughout. covered arbors; Hardwood floors in • the private country study and private garden of Richard Teeler vanities in secondary and Les McCollum that bedrooms. This floor plan is very impressive and the décor is exceptional! features a collection of Please call Marcie to see this dream home! 512-415-7786 Real Estate beautiful gardens flowing from one space to another Brewer Rd. filled with natives, Development Consulting Have questions or problems regarding real estate? perennials, succulents, 183 acres just .25 yuccas, reseeding annuals and interesting garden miles of FM 2484 features; Preliminary Engineering • the historic Baines work complete with House bed and breakfast county approval for owned by Rod and Sheryl subdivision with 292 Russell where the spacious half-acre lots. Please grounds are filled with art call Marcie for complete and art objects; package. Excellent • the public Green investment opportunity. 512-415-7786 Bridge garden where one can enjoy the flowering 2288 Chisholm Trail • Mill Creek • Salado native plants and trees and the public art of Salado Beautiful custom sculptor, Troy Kelley. home on 1.5 acre lot. The headquarters 3 bedrooms, 2 full for the Salado Yard and baths with study and Bill Bartlett Garden tour is the Salado formal dining. All the This experience may be of help to you Art Center where tickets extras including granite will be sold on the days of and marble counters. • State Certified Real Estate Appraiser the tour. Oversized garage and • Accredited Land Consultant The tour times are 10 appealing landscape set • Subdivision Developer a.m.-4 p.m. May 6 and 1- this home apart. 4 p.m. May 7. Tickets are • Residential Home Builder $10 and are good for both • Graduate Real Estate Institute days. Call Marcie for more information • 30 years real estate brokerage Maps will be available leading to each location at 512-415-7786 or 254-526-9646 Salado 254/947-5050 Page 12C, SALADO Village Voice, May 4, 2006

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