Free shopping guide with map, check out Salado Village Guide this issue Salado VVillageillage VVoiceoice Vol. XXIX, Number 39 Thursday, February 8, 2007 254/947-5321 fax 254/947-9479 www.saladovillagevoice.com 50¢ Chief says, Salado PD does not racially profile By Tim Fleischer ees’ supervisor, or filling its building code to its ETJ Editor-in-Chief out a complaint/commen- and repeal current law dation form which can be prohibiting a city from en- “Salado Police Depart- obtained from the City forcing building codes or ment does not practice Secretary. Further, com- issuing building permits racial profiling,” Police plaints shall be investigat- in its ETJ. After being read Chief Alan Rogers told ed by the Chief of Police for the first time, HB 609 aldermen at their Feb. 1 or an independent inves- was referred to the com- meeting, “and continues tigation by the Mayor or mittee on State Affairs. to strive towards the goal designee if the complaint Alderman Strong briefed of maintaining strong rela- is against the Chief of Po- fellow board members tions with the community lice. about HB 617 that would it serves.” In all cases, video require a county to adopt Chief Rogers presented and audio recordings are a building code governing his annual report to al- maintained by the Police single-family dwellings in dermen, stating that the Department for a period the unincorporated area police department had a of not less than 180 days. of the county and provide total of 89 contacts during In other business, alder- that a city ordinance pre- 2006. Of those contacts, men approved conducting vails within the city’s ju- 71 were with Caucasian, a joint election on May 12 risdiction. one was with an African- with the Salado Indepen- The bill was referred to American, 16 were with dent School District and the State Affairs commit- Hispanics and one with an the Salado Public Library tee on Feb. 6 after its first Other race. District. The three enti- reading on that date. Of the 89 contacts, ties will share the costs, Aldermen also dis- 17 resulted in searches. as necessary, for the elec- cussed but took no ac- Of those 17 searches, 13 tions if they are necessary. tion on the relocation of were of Caucasians (76 If no more candidates file two pole signs within the percent) and four were of for election than open po- ETJ and the application Hispanics (23 percent). Of sitions are available and of the sign ordinance to (Photo by Stephanie Hood) the 17 searches conducted if no write-in candidates those signs. The signs, Salado I.S.D. Superintendent Robin Battershell points out some of the renovations in 2006, 47 percent were file before the deadline which are located south completed as part of the bond approved last year by voters during a tour of all Salado consensual searches: sev- for write-ins, then a gov- of Salado, must be moved school campuses on Feb. 6. Currently, plans for the new Salado High School are be- en of Caucasians and one erning body can cancel an because Depart- ing drawn and refined by architects Fields and Associates and construction managers Hispanic. Another nine election and declare the ment of Transportation is Baird-Williams before being sent out for bid this month. Construction is expected to searches, or 53 percent filing candidates as being acquiring right-of-way for begin April 1 following ground breaking. of the total searches were elected into office. the expansion of I-35. The conducted for probable Last year, the Vil- owners of the signs have cause: six of Caucasians lage of Salado canceled contacted the Village to and three of Hispanics. its election when Mayor inquire about the applica- Filing period to begin Feb. 10 Additionally 13 cus- Rick Ashe and aldermen tion of the sign ordinance tody arrests were made: Michael Cooper and Suzi and the process for having for aldermen, school, library boards nine of Caucasians and Epps ran unopposed. the signs relocated. Residents interested Building on Stagecoach Rd. on the Salado Public Li- four of Hispanics. Three two-year posi- After further research, in running for the Salado Applications for the Library brary District Board will The Salado Police De- tions on the board of al- the Village will make a de- I.S.D. Board of Trustees, District Board will be avail- be decided this year. They partment maintains a pol- dermen will be elected termination on the signs. the Village of Salado Board able at the Salado Public Li- are currently filled by Pat- icy against racial profiling in May. Those seats are The key question is of Aldermen or the Salado brary on N. Main St. tie Campbell and Susan and provides for a com- currently filled by Jackie the size of the signs. Cur- Public Library District Two three-year terms Kralls. plaint process. According Mills, Merle Stalcup and rently both signs are larger Board may begin filing on on the Salado school board The elections for all to the stated policy, “Any Curt Strong. than the total square foot- Feb. 10. will come open. Those seats three boards will be con- person who believes that In other discussions, al- age allowed for a pole sign The last day to file as are currently filled by Lynn ducted 7 a.m.-7 p.m. May 12 he or she has been stopped, dermen discussed pending under the sign ordinance. a candidate in those three Renfro and Chris Seaton at the Salado Civic Center. arrested, searched or oth- legislature that would al- The board also heard races will be March 12. Three two-year terms on Early voting in the spring erwise detained by an of- low cities to extend build- a presentation by Hamer Applications for school the Village of Salado Board elections will be weekdays ficer based solely on his ing ordinances to their Ex- Enterprises for the Village board are available at the of Aldermen will come up April 30-May 8 7:30 a.m.- or her race, ethnic back- tra Territorial Jurisdiction to begin accepting credit Superintendent’s Office for election this year. Those 4:30 p.m.at the Salado Civic ground, gender, sexual (ETJ). card payments of fines, in the Salado Civic Cen- seats are currently filled by Center. Extended early vot- orientation or religion may HB 609, sponsored by fees and other payments. ter. Applications for the Jackie Mills, Merle Stalcup ing hours will be 7 a.m.-7 file a compliant against Todd Smith would allow No decision was made board of aldermen will be and Curt Strong. p.m. May 1 and May 8 at that officer by making a a city to extend, by ordi- by aldermen concerning available at the Municipal Two two-year terms the Salado Civic Center. complaint to the employ- nance, the application of credit cards.

INSIDE Bulk Rate SIS teams U.S. Postage Paid alendar of vents C E 2B Permit No. 50 Church 14A fare well Salado, TX 76571 Classifieds 1C Forum 2A at district Subscribe Shopping Map 6B Pages 8A and 9A Today Rooted in Salado Sports 8A Since 1979 254/947-5321 Page 2A, salado Village Voice, February 8, 2007 Comptroller tells Sprint to drop “fee” charge; State Demos want to FORUMFORUM restore 200,000 children to CHIP An Open Exchange of Ideas Were you surprised to learn that the “new” Sprint-Nextel wireless phone c­ompany is “c­urrently” billing c­ustom- Off the ers a one perc­ent “add-on” c­alled the “Texas margin fee reimbursement?” Record It’ll be listed along with the plethora by Ken Clapp of other fees, taxes, surc­harges, ser- vic­e funds, and was slipped in plac­e As for our former phone c­ompany (January) to offset the revitalized State Sprint, that’s soc­king it to c­ustomers with business tax, whic­h replac­ed the fran- future “tax fees,” we suggest a different c­hise tax that c­orporate Texas mostly sort of hand salute. We’ll let readers c­reate ignored. the form that gesture should take! The new tax was c­reated to help HB 729 TO RESTORE CHIP fund the State sc­hool property tax Warm-hearted Saladoans should be reduc­tion, given to landowners (like proud of Wac­oan Jim Dunnam. He’s a Sprint-Nextel) during last year’s spe- member of the Legislature who, along c­ial legislative session. with other House Demos, have introduc­ed Now, here’s the “real” kic­ker in this HB 729 that, if passed, restores funding deal (and guess who’s the “kic­ker” and for the Children’s Health Insuranc­e Pro- who’s the “kic­kee”). First, we note gram (CHIP), that Sprint-Nextel rec­eived (last year) In 2003 the Republic­an c­ontrolled a sizeable drop in their sc­hool prop- legislature, under the direc­tion of Gover- The big drug scam erty taxes. Caution: c­ustomers are nor Perry and Speaker Craddic­k, c­ut and advised to not “hold their breath” until slashed state CHIP funding. As a result Democ­rats hate that Republic­ans are the wireless c­ompany passes along some two hundred thousand kids lost their willing, on the issue of embryonic­ stem- any part of that windfall, as a “c­redit” health c­overage. c­ell researc­h, to let their straitened moral Rich on their monthly bills. Today, we have the surplus money to views supposedly stand in the way of Then, after adding the “saved” return these c­hildren to the CHIP pro- medic­al progress. But Democ­rats have Lowry property taxes to the profit side of gram. Legislators should (for onc­e) do the their own ethic­al problem with medic­al their c­ompany’s ledger, they quic­kly right thing and help low inc­ome c­hildren progress -- based on their moral qualms passed the “pending” State c­orporate who need medic­al attention. about the profit motive. tax (that produc­ed the property tax Some day even hard-line Texas Repub- During the 2006 c­ampaign, Democ­rats of government negotiations -- has just suc­h break) along to c­ustomers a year early, lic­ans may tire of relentless GOP law- argued that President Bush’s presc­ription- a formulary. If the latest drug isn’t on the knowing full well the new business makers who slash government; privatize drug program -- Medic­are Part D -- c­ould VA list -- well, there are always old drugs. tax doesn’t go into effec­t until 2008! servic­es (whic­h hasn’t worked yet); and never be c­ost-effec­tive unless the govern- Columbia University professor Frank And, as a final “grabber” we note hold the inane belief that the “fortunate ment was allowed to negotiate direc­tly Lic­htenberg reports that “only 38 perc­ent the new business tax will (in reality) few” (those without financ­ial worries) with drug c­ompanies. Ac­c­ording to the of drugs approved in the 1990s and 19 only be .7 of a perc­ent (not one per- should get the tax breaks, at the expense of Democ­rats, the “D” in Medic­are “Part D” perc­ent of the drugs approved by the FDA c­ent), so Sprint will grab some extra others who lac­k the money to buy a “seat” stood for “dystopia,” forc­ing dazed and sinc­e 2000 are on the VA National Formu- millions by upping a State tax. Some- at the lawmaking table. c­onfused seniors to be ripped off by rav- lary.” thing they have no authority to do - by “WILBERFORCE REPUBLICANS” enous drug c­ompanies. Democ­rats don’t want to impose a the way. The Salado Chapter of the Interna- In reality, the absenc­e of government formulary on Medic­are Part D bec­ause These are “onerous” business prac­- tional Soc­iety of “Do-No-Gooders” were negotiations has been key to the pro- they know that it will c­ause a revolt. So tic­es. Collec­ting what amounts to a rec­ently involved in “c­ussing and disc­uss- gram’s suc­c­ess. Private health plans nego- their negotiation sc­heme, passed by the “prospec­tive” tax, and then inc­reasing ing” the growing number of presidential tiate drug pric­es with the drug c­ompanies House last month, has no c­hanc­e of lower- that tax without permission from the wannabees. In c­ase you were worried and then offer a menu -- a formulary -- of ing pric­es. At least Democ­rats will have State. All that plus rec­eiving reduc­ed - these malc­ontents are still meeting with c­overed drugs through Medic­are. Seniors struc­k a symbolic­ blow against profits. property taxes. Result? A “bottom alarming regularity at the Stagec­oac­h c­hoose among the various plans, pic­king They used to c­omplain that drug c­om- line” bonanza for Sprint-Nextel - all at Coffee Shop. the one with the drugs they want at the panies made too many “me-too drugs,” the expense of c­ustomers. Not surprisingly, one of the more best pric­e. but the variety of drugs available to treat Shades of Jesse James and his “obstreperous” members of the c­abal Ac­c­ording to the Centers for Medic­are the same c­onditions has c­reated healthy “poc­ket-pic­king” muggings! allowed as how he had dec­ided to sup- and Medic­aid Servic­es, the robust c­om- c­ompetition regarding pric­e. Now Demo- COMPTROLLER SAYS “DESIST” port Kansas Senator Sam Brownbac­k for petition has meant that premiums for the c­rats c­omplain about one-of-a-kind break- Comptroller Susan Combs sent President. This “red-dot” DNGer did not basic­ drug benefit average $22 per month, through drugs, where there isn’t (yet) suc­h word to Sprint-Nextel to stop c­ollec­t- mean “money support,” you understand - 40 perc­ent less than had been projec­ted. c­ompetition. ing the one perc­ent “fee” until the c­ur- but with the full-blown power of a typic­al Seniors are estimated to be saving, on But drug researc­h is risky and hid- rent legislature addresses the matter. GOPer’s frac­tiousness. average, $1,200 a year on drugs, and 80 eously expensive. No one will do it with- This is a legitimate request sinc­e the Brownbac­k is all that a good Republi- perc­ent of seniors enrolled in the program out the benefit of profits. When Pfizer’s new business tax (as noted above) isn’t c­an should be: Soc­ial c­onservative; Pro- are satisfied with it. new c­holesterol-lowering drug proved a even due until next year! lifer; Anti-gay everything; and strongly As it happens, government negotia- failure late last year, it lost 15 years and $1 Combs also threatened to sic­ the in favor of c­losing the c­hurc­h-state gap. tions of pric­es won’t do any good unless billion in researc­h and development c­osts. State Attorney General on Sprint- Brownbac­k lists former Jesse Helms as his the government is empowered not to offer If Democ­rats c­ontinue c­rusading Nextel with a c­ease and desist order. model and opposes the Bush “surge” plan c­ertain drugs, thus ac­hieving real bar- against drug-industry profits, they will Regardless - the wireless behe- as well as the Democ­rat’s “c­ut and run” gaining power. This would require c­reat- suc­c­eed only in obstruc­ting medic­al prog- moth said they intended to go right strategy (figure that out if you c­an). ing a national formulary -- in other words ress, to the detriment of seniors and all of on c­ollec­ting the tax - thus effec­tively The Kansas lawmaker is also termed a limiting the drugs available to seniors in us. thumbing their nose at the State. “Wilberforc­e Republic­an” whic­h is a label the Medic­are program. Rich Lowry is editor of the National LATE BULLETIN: that threw DNGers into a panic­. Although The Department of Veterans Affairs -- Review. (c) 2007 by King Features Synd., AG Greg Abbott has filed suit mostly hard-line c­onservatives, our gang touted by Democ­rats as an ideal example Inc. against Virginia based Sprint-Nextel, had never heard the “Wilberforc­e” tag tied on Feb. 5 as requested by the c­omp- to a GOPer. troller. WHAT IS A “WILBERFORCE?” EMBARQ SAYS “NO” TO FEE We disc­overed that “Wilberforc­e” is Salado Village Voice is published every Thursday, 213 Mill Creek Dr, Suite #125, PO Box 587, Salado, We are happy to report that our just another politic­al “ID-brand” (like Texas 76571. Subscription Rates: $26 per year in Bell County, $28 per year outside of Bell County; new phone c­ompany here in Salado right-wing, fringe, reac­tionary, radic­al or $35 per year outside of Texas. - Embarq (formerly Sprint), will not royalist) that desc­ribes Grand Old Party Phone: 254/947-5321 Fax: (254) 947-9479 Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays c­harge c­ustomers the new “Texas members who would c­hain-wrap religion News releases: [email protected] Margin fee reimbursement.” and politic­s into an untouc­hable ic­on. Display advertising: [email protected] That’s c­orrec­t. Embarq’s External Wilberforc­e, inc­identally, was an 18th Deadlines: Display ads • noon Fridays Classified ads • 12 noon Mondays Affairs Manager Steve Hanik, who c­entury member of England’s Parliament Editorial policies: Opinions on the editorial pages are those of the writer, not nec­essarily the owners handles the phone c­ompany’s PR who spent his time trying (apparently in or employees of the Salado Village Voice. All letters to the editor should be signed and have a phone duties, c­onfirmed to this c­olumn that vain) to restore Christian values to the number and address for verific­ation. The editor reserves the right to rejec­t and/or edit any letter. Letters should address issues, not personalities and should be c­onc­ise and c­onstruc­tive in approac­h. Letters Embarq will not pass along the 2008 British government and Empire. should be limited to 300 words. “tax-fee!” So, if you find a loc­al “Wilberforc­e Tim Fleischer, Editor-in-Chief Marilyn Fleischer, Managing Editor Our thanks to Embarq. They Republic­an” in your midst, you’ll know [email protected] [email protected] Ken Clapp, Political Commentary Chris McGregor, Staff Writer Stephanie Hood, Composition deserve a “high-fiver” for unexpec­ted how to behave. Carefully and c­irc­um- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] bravery in today’s market-plac­e that spec­tly would probably be best. generally puts profitability ahead of That’s -30--

c­ustomers (way ahead). salado Village Voice, February 8, 2007, Page 3A The Face of a Dropout Cheating Superintendent’s Corner By Robin Battershell FORUM on oil The Texas Education school. He had had diffi- FORUM Agency defines a drop- cult in school before. He royalties out. This last year Salado quit after two weeks. I.S.D. had 11 dropouts. Student F passed all of Without using any names the TAKS and needed one or easily identifiable char- class to graduate. Because acteristics, I want you to of attendance issues, he is meet these dropouts. taking this last class at a Jim Three of the 11 students local university and will turned 18 and withdrew probably pass and thus Hightower and as far as we can tell, graduate. He did not take did not reenroll at another this last class at a Texas What’s that roaring school. public high school, thus he sound I hear? Why it’s a Of the eight other stu- is a dropout. gusher - a multi-billion dents: Student G has been dollar blow-out in our Student A withdrew in the ESL program, is a public treasury caused by at age 18 after being in diligent worker and suc- the oil industry cheating Salado ISD for a few days, cessfully completed all on the royalty payments following a succession sections of the TAKS they owe on crude that of schools. Over those test, except science. Four they pump from our public few days he attended ev- times, he has unsuccess- lands and waters. ery Texas Assessment fully taken the science It’s a little-known fact of Knowledge and Skills test. that the U.S. remains the (TAKS) tutoring session A lesson in Texas history Student H completed all By Jerry Patterson started in 1861? And why while I’m also aware of the world’s third largest oil offered. He tried hard. of his credits last year but did it free only the slaves atrocities that occurred at producer - and one-third of His mother was support- couldn’t pass the TAKS Any attempt to judge in the Confederacy and My Lai, I am proud of my this petroleum is pumped ive. The teachers felt he science test even after at- our history by today’s not in Northern or border service as a U.S. Marine from federal property. By probably had a learning tending tutoring. We are standards — out of the states? in Vietnam. law, the oil giants must disability but he could not proud to say that he just context from which it oc- If slavery was the only If the Confederate flag pay royalties on the na- qualify for special educa- now passed the TAKS but curred — is at best prob- reason for the Civil War, represented slavery, then tionally-owned crude they tion because he was in the since he was not enrolled lematic and at worst dis- how do you explain Texas the U.S. flag must repre- take, just as they must pay English as a Second Lan- in high school at the time honest. Gov. Sam Houston’s sup- sent slavery even more so. private landowners for oil guage ESL program and he passed, he is a dropout. For example, consider port for the Union and Slavery existed for four they take from their prop- generally a student cannot the following quotes: support for the institu- years under the Stars and erty. qualify for special educa- I find it frustrating that “So far from engag- tion of slavery? In light Bars and for almost 100 But, thanks largely to tion if language is a bar- there is no accounting for ing in a war to perpetuate of the fact that 90 percent years under the Stars and the industry’s coziness rier. He could not pass the anomalies. I believe sci- slavery, I am rejoiced that of Confederate soldiers Stripes. If the few hundred with the oil-soaked Bush TAKS test. ence has proven that we slavery is abolished.” owned no slaves, is it logi- members of racist groups regime, the corporations Student B was ac- are not all the same. “…there is a physi- cal to assume they would such as the Ku Klux Klan are cheating on paying cepted into a prestigious cal difference between have put their own lives at want to adopt the Confed- billions in royalties, even Math and Science Acad- I find it interesting that the white and black races risk so that slave-owning erate flag as their sym- as they are reaping record emy. The student tracking students can pass all of the which I believe will for- Southern aristocrats could bol, over the objections levels of windfall profits. system in Texas, known other sections of the TAKS ever forbid the two races continue their privileged of millions of Southern- A report by Mr. Bush’s as PEIMS, does not have test, but cannot pass the living together on terms of status? ers, should we believe it own Interior Department a code for this, so he is science test. I wonder social and political equal- There are few simple has been corrupted for all finds that since he has coded a dropout. how many of these drop- ity.” and concise answers to time? Since the KKK has been in office, they have Student C’s parents outs will need the material By today’s standards, these questions. One an- adopted the cross for its cut the number of auditors completed all of the exit covered on the science test the person who made the swer, however, is that most burnings, should churches in charge of monitoring paperwork but we could to succeed in life? first statement, Confeder- Southerners’ allegiance across the country remove these payments by nearly never get paperwork from I find it disheartening ate Gen. Robert E. Lee, was to their sovereign this symbol of Christian 16 percent. In fact, only 20 the new school where she that students, just because would be considered en- states first and the Union faith from all places of percent of oil companies’ reenrolled, so she is a they speak another lan- lightened. The person second. They believed worship? Should we di- royalty reports are even dropout. guage, cannot qualify for who made the second, states freely joined the minish the service of the being examined - so, basi- Student D came to us special education services President Abraham Lin- Union without coercion Buffalo Soldiers (Black cally, the administration three weeks before the even though they may coln, would be considered and were free to leave the U.S. cavalry troopers is relying on the corpora- TAKS test, expecting a have a learning disability. a white supremacist. Union at will. You could of the late 1800s), since tions to tell the govern- baby. She worked hard I never knew that learning Many believe the War say they really believed those soldiers were an in- ment what they owe. and passed all sections of disabilities were only en- Between the States was in the 10th Amendment to tegral part of a war that Even though this damn- the TAKS except for sci- demic to children speak- solely about slavery and the U.S. Constitution, the subjugated and enslaved a ing report was finished in ence, so she is a dropout. ing English. the Confederacy is syn- “powers not delegated” whole race of people, the 2005, Bush appointees Student E was 19 years I find it shocking that onymous with racism. clause. They believed the American Plains Indians? kept it from being released old when he enrolled dur- we allow the term dropout That conclusion is faulty, federal government should No. We should not sur- until last November - after ing the last two weeks of to summarize the life of a because the premise is in- be responsible for the com- render the Confederate the elections. But, not to child. accurate. mon defense, a postal ser- flag or the cross to the worry they say, for they’ve If slavery were the sole vice and little else. They racists, and we should not appointed an “indepen- or even the predominant viewed the Union Army as tear down the monuments. dent” advisory panel to re- Letters to the editor are accepted and issue in sparking the Civil an invader, not an emanci- Retroactive cleansing of view complaints about the encouraged, but must be signed for War, the following state- pator. history is doomed to fail- missing royalty payments. publication. ment by Lincoln is puz- I am not attempting to ure because it is, at heart, Who heads this “watch- zling: “My paramount trivialize slavery. It is a a lie. We should memori- dog” panel? Mr. Bush ap- Your letter can be delivered to the object in this struggle is to dark chapter in our histo- alize and commemorate pointed David Deal, who Salado Village Voice newspaper save the Union and it is not ry, North and South alike. all of our soldiers who for nearly 30 years was the either to save or destroy However, I am a proud served honorably — those top lawyer for the Ameri- office at 213 Mill Creek Dr, Suite slavery. If I could save the Southerner and a proud who wore blue or gray can Petroleum Institute, #125 (Salado Plaza Shopping Center), Union without freeing any descendent of Confeder- or served as Buffalo Sol- which is the industry’s mailed to Salado Village Voice, slaves I would do it.” ate soldiers. I honor their diers — whether or not we chief lobbying group in If preserving slavery service because, to me, it completely support their Washington. P.O. Box 587, Salado, TX 76571, was the South’s sole mo- represents the sacrifice actions in today’s enlight- Meanwhile, recogniz- faxed to 254-947-9479 or tive for waging war, why of life and livelihood that ened world. ing Big Oil’s bad image, did Lee free his slaves Southerners made for a Jerry Patterson is the 27th the lobbying group says it sent via e-mail to before the war began? In cause more important to Texas Land Commissioner and a “will spend what’s neces- [email protected] 1856, he said slavery was them than their personal member of Sons of Confederate sary” to spiff up the im- “…a moral and political security and self-interest. Veterans. As a state senator, he age. To do the job, they’ve evil in any country ... ” While I’m aware of the sponsored legislation establish- hired the same PR firm All letters must include Why was Lincoln’s genocidal war conducted ing the Juneteenth Commission that developed the “Got a phone number of the author Emancipation Proclama- by my country against the for the purpose of funding a Ju- Milk?” campaign. Maybe tion effective in 1863, American Indian, I’m still neteenth monument on the Capitol the theme could be, “Got (for verification, not for publication). rather than when the war a proud American. And Grounds. Royalties?” Page 4A, salado Village Voice, February 8, 2007 Should you choose Roth or Traditional IRA? An IRA is certainly a often the case in the in- choice, the better off you’ll take withdrawals. So, if great way to save money vestment world, there’s be. you are still working at 70 for retirement. But which no one “right answer” for To begin with, you’ll Financial - 1/2, and you own a tra- IRA is right for you - “tra- everyone - but the more find two important differ- ditional IRA, you’ll have ditional” or Roth? As is you know before making a ences between the IRAs. Focus to take withdrawals, and First, a traditional IRA pay taxes on them, while has the potential to grow by Allen Mantanona simultaneously paying tax deferred, while a Roth income taxes on the com- IRA’s earnings have the pensation from your job. potential to grow com- earnings? As a (very) Your need for retirement pletely tax free, provided stocks, bonds, Certificates general rule, you might income - If you think you you’ve had your account of Deposit, etc. say that if you can make will be able to preserve a for at least five years and So, given both the dif- deductible contributions good chunk of your IRA, you don’t begin taking ferences and the similari- and you are going to be in then you might find it ad- withdrawals until you’re ties, which IRA should a lower tax bracket upon vantageous to own a Roth 59-1/2. And second, con- you choose? Actually, retirement - and that’s far IRA, which can continue tributions to a traditional you might not even have from a certainty- then you potentially growing, tax- IRA may be tax deduct- a choice. If you’re single, might come out ahead by free, until your death, ible (depending on your and your adjusted gross selecting the traditional when it will pass on to income and whether you income is more than IRA. 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This cycle into the juvenile justice man is the president of the New York, North Caroli- of re-infection makes the system as more and more Children’s Defense Fund. na, Texas, Colorado, Ohio “Cradle to Prison Pipe- children are arrested on Jim Jones is Vice Presi- and Pennsylvania were line” one of the most dam- school grounds for sub- dent, Programs and Policy, infected by a virulent new aging health problems in jectively defined behav- Children’s Defense Fund. strain of polio or tuber- America today. iors such as “disorderly www.childrensdefense. culosis sometime during a major factor in deter- conduct” and “malicious org their youth. Clearly, our mining whether a child en- mischief.” Disparate treat- response to a health crisis ters the prison pipeline is ment based on income and affecting a combined pop- access to health and men- race plays a role at virtu- ulation of 80 million peo- tal health care. Currently, ally every decision point Walt Tollefson ple would be to mobilize more than nine million in the clogged American the nation’s vast public children in America are system of justice, from • P.C. Repair • Networking health resources. Medical without health insurance. arrest through incarcera- • Data Recovery • Custom Built Computers labs would operate around Unlike children in more tion. Too few judges offer • Virus Removal • Custom Built Servers the clock to develop new affluent communities, few poor and minority youth- vaccines. institutions are available ful defendants alternatives 254-947-4379 Cell: 254-291-6354 unfortunately, an in- to intervene and address to incarceration—restitu- fection akin to this hypo- the health problems of tion, community service, www.shopI35.com thetical tragedy is actually children from low-income electronic monitoring or [email protected] coursing through Black families. Few public drug treatment. and Latino communities schools have the resources We must dismantle the Hours 9-5 pm across the nation. I’m not to recognize health issues “Cradle to Prison Pipe- After hours by appt. referring to a virus such such as attention defi- line” now because all as HIV-AIDS or a hazard- cit/hyperactivity disor- children are sacred. We ous bacterium. I’m talking der, post-traumatic stress should start by guaran- about the criminalization disorder or dyslexia and teeing health and mental of poor and minority chil- to provide children with health care to every kid dren who enter America’s counseling and therapy, in America, investing in “Cradle to Prison Pipe- for example. The behav- Head Start and public ed- First State Bank line.” Together, African ior of children with these ucation, checking the ex- Lobby Hours: Americans and Latinos problems is more often plosion of school suspen- comprise a segment of the perceived as insubordi- sions and expulsions, and Monday -Thursday 9 a.m.-3p.m. • Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. U.S. population equal to nate or disruptive. In these supporting community Drive-in: the six above states. Like cases, “zero tolerance” programs that mentor and Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. • Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. the victims of a crippling disciplinary standards are empower children like the or wasting disease, once frequently applied. 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The girls are, front row, l-r: Katy Clark, Billi Pipes, Kalyn Dunks and Salado opened up a Connor Smith. Back row, l-r: Tyndal Schreiner, Taylor O’Rear, Camryn 12-3 after the first period, Bintz, Jenna Sebek, Brennan Boydstun and Hadley Joiner. Third row: and increased that advan- Coach Ashley McKeever. The girls earned the title by opening with a tage to 28-7 at halftime. 66-12 demolition of Troy, which saw the Lady Eagles jump out to a 23-1 With the lead safely in lead to start the game. In the second round, Salado dispatched Acad- hand, the Lady Eagles emy in another blowout, this time by a final of 42-12. In the champion- slowed the pace in the ship game, the Lady Eagles thrashed Rogers 37-15. second half, and cruised Above, Cortney Dun- to a comfortable 23-point nahoo threads the lane victory. in Salado’s 60-39 win Brittani Gilchrest led over Troy, a game which all scorers on the game, took place Jan. 30 in finishing with 15 points. Salado. At right, Brittani Tamra Stanish closed out Gilchrest works through the night with 12 points, a Troy screen in the same game. After start- while Cortney Dunna- ing the season 2-11, the hoo accounted for six, Lady Eagles have since and Danielle Hazzard had won 12 of their last 15, five. and boast a 10-3 record Kaylan Hearne had in district play. three, and Kristen Smith (photos by Marilyn Fleischer) and Abby Frazier had two apiece. Prior to the Florence game’s first two frames, to hang on for the win. victory, Salado played with Salado entering the Behind Smith’s 17 was host to Troy to close out fourth leading 33-26. Hazzard, who closed out The Salado Slam fifth grade basketball team recently competed in the Win- the month of January and Lago Vista attempted a the game with 12 points. ter Shootout at Reagan High School in Austin. The team went undefeated and emerged with a 60-39 vic- late rally in the fourth, but Stanish and Frazier re- won the tournament by defeating the Lake Travis Gackles 35-32, the San Antonio tory. Kristen Smith converted corded six points each, Roadrunners 41-4, and the Austin Warriors 31-26. They faced Lake Travis again Following a close first on four of her six free and Gilchrest and Hearne in the finals and won the rematch 26-23. Team members are, front row, l-r: Da- half, which had Salado throw opportunities in both had one. vis Little, Casey Frazier, Kase Spears and Kyle Heiner. Middle: Dane Hankamer, nursing a 28-22 lead, the the period, helping Salado Zach Behr, Drew Van Winkle and Kole Hearne. Coaches: Ty Hankamer and Keith Eagles opened the second Spears. half by outscoring Troy 15-11 in the third period. 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CTC offers several scholarships Linda Rountree Pritchard, R.N. More than $100,000 available, application process easier Registered Massage Therapist The Central Texas Col- scholarships. “In the past, The Killeen Evening scription of the available lege (CTC) Foundation is students had to fill out a Lions Club Scholarship scholarships may be found Therapeutic Massage offering numerous schol- separate application for – this scholarship is based at http://www.ctcd.edu/ Stress Management arship opportunities to each scholarship to which on financial need and is foundation/college_devel- students based on financial they applied,” explained for physically handicapped opment/ScholarshipList- For Appointment, Call need as well as academic Heartfield. “Now they students. First priority ing.htm. achievement. More than simply fill out a single will be given to visually- For students seeking 947-HAND (4263) $100,000 in scholarships application which will be impaired students. other financial assistance will be available for up used toward each schol- The CTC Agriculture now is the time to file a to 130 students this year. arship indicated by the Department Endowed free application for federal Deadline for applying for student.” The scholarship Scholarship – one scholar- student aid (FAFSA). The any of the scholarships for application is available at ship will be given based FAFSA must be completed the 2007 academic year is ctcd.scholarships.nelnet. on academics and one prior to applying for any March 31, 2007. net. based on financial need. scholarships or financial “There are at least 115 “The scholarships are Both are valued at $400. aid for next academic year named endowments and out there ready and wait- The Dr. James and Lois and can be found online at scholarships totaling more ing,” exclaimed Heart- Anderson Endowed Schol- http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. than $2.6 million available field. “We just need the arship – one scholarship For more information, through the CTC Founda- students to apply and take available valued at $450. contact the financial aid tion,” said Judy Heart- advantage of the opportu- The Lovett Ledger Memo- office at 254-526-1508 or field, CTC Foundation nities these scholarships rial Endowed Scholarship the CTC Foundation at director. “Scholarships provide.” – two $350 scholarships 254-526-1306. are available for students Some of the scholar- available. Douglas B. Willingham, D.D.S. from all walks of life and ships available through the A complete list and de- Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Since 1980 many of them do not have CTC Foundation include: 2 North Main Street at Thomas Arnold Road a grade point average re- The Horace Grace Af- CTC Job Fair seeks in the historic Armstrong Adams House quirement. We encourage rican-American Studies (c. 1869) Salado, Texas anyone with interest and a and Research Endowed employers for booths We offer Chairside Whitening System need to apply.” Scholarship – two scholar- The CTC Foundation ships valued at $500 each The Central Texas Col- ing may reserve space by as featured in ABC’s “Extreme Makeovers” has revised its scholar- will be presented. Prefer- lege (CTC) Community calling the CTC Career ship application process ence will be given to Afri- Job Fair will be held April Center at 254-526-1106. 254-947-5242 with a new online applica- can-American students or 18 at the Killeen Civic and The cost is $80 (which Office Hours by Appointment tion. Students may fill out those students enrolled in Conference Center from includes lunch) per booth Scott & White Health Plan the application one time programs of the Center for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. space. and most insurance Fellow, American College of Dentists The deadline to reserve Fellow, International College of Dentists and apply it to numerous African-American Studies Employers or business- plans accepted Dentist of the Year and Research. es interested in participat- space is April 4. Now a Met Life provider. Central Texas Dental Society, 1988

Taking Reservations for special Valentine’s Dining

February 14, 2007 Sautéed Quail Breast over Crispy Grit Cake with Sherry Maple Glaze and Pomegranates OR Romaine “Hearts” with choice of Dressing OR Lobster Bisque with Cognac and Puff Pastry

Chilean Sea Bass over Porcini Mushroom “Soufflé”, Parmesan Crusted Artichokes & Leek Cream Sauce OR Pan Roasted Duck Breast over Creamy Polenta, Veggies and Clementines with Duck Reduction Sauce OR Three Cheese Tortellini with Charred Tomatoes, Spinach, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan & Crostini OR Filet of Beef Tenderloin over Smoked Gouda Mashers, Veggies and your choice of Brandy Cream Sauce or Merlot Jus

Triple Chocolate Mousse with Chocolate Sauce OR Chocolate Truffle Tart with Chocolate and Caramel Sauce OR Mixed Berry Shortcake with Whipped Cream and Berry Sauce OR Trio of Sorbets $54.95 per guest Complimentary Chocolate Gift

Theat the RangeBarton House Fine Cuisine 101 North Main Street, Salado Reservations • (254) 947-3828 Dinner Hours • Tues-Sat 5 - close Erwin family February 8, 2007 salado Village Voice, Page 13A leads renewal service at Mountain View The Dennis Erwin Discover Family is coming to Moun- tain View Baptist Church The public is invit- ed enjoy a time of Bible preaching and music for the heart. The Dennis Er- Valentinesgifts & Daygoodies win family will lead in Cards • Gift Wrap • Bags • Bows ‘Days of Renewal’ servic- es Feb. 11 - 14 at Mountain Home Fragrance • Candles • Candle Holders View Baptist Church. Aromatherapy • Bath Accessories The Dennis Erwin Family to sing at Mountain View Services will begin at Picture Frames • Jewelry 10:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday and 7 p.m. on Johnnie’s Cleaners & Tailors Stuffed Animals • Knick-Knacks weeknights. @ The Village Pharmacy Chocolates • Toys Mountain View Bap- tist Church is located on Don’t wait till it’s to late... Village Pharmacy FM 2410 at Cedar Knob Alterations & Dry Cleaning Road in Harker Heights. of Salado For additional information No appointment necessary 213 Mill Creek Dr., # 155 947-3185 call 254-947-8263. on alterations, complete in Fax: 947-3187 2 to 4 days. “Resolve Through 778-2408 or 770-0355 Sharing”to help those grieving

The Department Of Ministry and Pastoral Care/Caring Hearts at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center will conduct “Re- solve Through Sharing” classes to train individu- als that would like to vol- unteer their time in a very special way by helping family members through the grieving process. Certified professionals trained in the areas of grief and loss issues willeach for two days. However, the class beginning April 29 which will be divided into three-day sessions. After the training, attend- ees will receive national certification and continu- ing education units. Dates for RTS training: Two-day class: Feb. 20-21, Tuesday- Wednesday, from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. in building 36001 (next to CRDAMC), room 158 Three-day class: April 29, Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m., May 6, Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m., May 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., all in building 36001, room 158 Two-day class: Aug. 27-28, Monday- Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., building 36001, room 158 For more information call (254) 288-8849. To pick up an application, stop by the Department of Ministry and Pasto- ral Care office located in the CRDAMC basement around the corner from the pharmancy. Dates for the Support group are every second Tuesday of the month, from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in building 36001, room 158: Feb. 6, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13, and Dec. 11. Page 14A, salado Village Voice, February 8, 2007

SALADO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and People Loving, Growing, Sharing A church family for all ages that is committed to following St . St ephen Christ’s example and caring for all people. Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 holds Valentine 10:50 bake sale Sunday School 9:30 St. Stephen Catholic 650 Royal Street Church invites Salado its (254) 947-5482 “Valentine Bake Sale” • Mother’s Day Out Program • 6:30-7 p.m. Feb. 10, at the church Marian Room. Lots of homemadegGood- ies will be available for Grace Baptist Church purchase. John Warden Pastor • Jonathan Murdock, Assoc/ Youth Pastor The sale will continue 2 mi. West of I-35 on 1670/2484 • 254-947-5917 on Feb. 11, after all the Masses. The church is lo- Worship Schedule cated east of I-35 just after Sunday School • 9:45 a.m. • Worship • 11 a.m. Wildfire Ranch on Hol- Worship/Bible Study and Praise Kids Music • 6 p.m. land Road. Wednesday St. Stephen Women’s Pot Luck Meal 6:45 pm Society will have their Praise & Prayer • Missions for children • Satisfy for youth 7:15 p.m. regular Feb. meeting on Dalton Grayson Brumlow 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12, at the Parish Hall. A program David and Stephanie Brumlow are happy to announce the birth of First Baptist Church • Main St. at the Creek on “Families, Then and Dalton Grayson Brumlow. Dalton was born at home Dec. 2, 2006 SUNDAY Wednesday Now” will be presented weighing 11 lbs., 11oz. Excited siblings are Victoria, Gregory, Re- Contemporary Worship/Bible Study 9:00a.m. Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m. by Dr. Joseph White of the bekah and Irelyne. Proud Grandparents are Ronald and Nancy Good- Traditional Worship/Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Recovery 6:00 p.m. Austin Diocese Office of Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir 6:00 p.m. Family Life. night; all of Salado. Jr. High Huddles 6:00 p.m. Team Kid (Age 3 - 6th grade) 6:15 p.m. Sr High Huddles 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting 6:15 p.m. Youth Half-TIme 7:30 p.m. R.L. Peters passes away Feb. 3 www.fbcsalado.org R.L. Peters passed four children born to Irl R.L. served as a mem- (254) 947-5465 away in a Rockwell hospi- and Roxy (Graham) Pe- ber of the Bell County His- tal Feb. 3, 2007. A memo- ters on March 31, 1921 torical Commission; Sons rial service will be held 10 in Moody. He grew up of the American Revolu- a.m. Feb. 10 at the Salado in Lorenzo and Rogers, tion, Sons of the Republic I urge, then, ...that requests, prayers, intercession Church of Christ. Ser- where he graduated high of Texas and Sons of Con- and thanks giving be made for everyone - for vices will be conducted school. federate Veterans. by son-in-laws Dwight He served in the U.S. kings and all those in authority, that we may He is survived by his Parker, of Grandfield, OK, Naval Air Force from wife of 59 years, Eva, three live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and and Clyde Smith, of Rock- 1942-1950. He later re- daughters, Annette Parker holiness. -1 Timothy 2: 1,2 wall, nephew Tim Brown, ceived a bachelor’s de- of Grandfield, OK, Doro- of Salado, ministers Joe gree from Texas Tech and thy Peters, of Mesquite, Keyes, of Salado, and a master’s degree from and Linda Smith, of Rock- Gene Greer, of Heiden- Oklahoma State Univer- wall; four grandchildren heimer, and daughter Lin- sity. R.L. Peters and one great-grandchild; da Smith, of Rockwall. He worked in Air Force sisters MaryBelle Brown, A private interment Logistics for 20 years, re- standing job performance. of Salado, and Lou Nelle Dossman will be conducted at Cen- tiring in 982. He was hon- He served as a Bell Coun- Merritt of St. Catherins, tral Texas State Veterans ored by President Lyndon ty Commissioner and as Ontario. He was preceded Funeral Home Cemetery. Johnson with Presidential an election official. He in death by his parents, a R.L. was the oldest of Citation in 1964 for out- received the first Pioneer brother, Billie, and a neph- 2525 N. Main • Belton • 933-2525 Award given by the Bell “In Service to our fellow man...” ew, Dr. Stephen Merritt. 305 Limestone Terrace Suite D • Jarrell County Republican Party. In lieu of flowers, con- He was an active Evening Youth Morning Celebration tributions may be made Celebration member of the Church of to the Peters-Merritt Me- Sunday 6 PM Sunday Christ, and served as a morial Scholarship Fund 10:30 AM deacon in three different for Research of Tropical 12:30 PM (Espanol) communities, and as an Diseases at Texas A&M elder. He was involved in Foundation, 401 Bush The Salado Church of Christ Christian education, serv- Drive, College Station, ‘Shaped by His Cross, Sharing His ing as a Trustee of Magic TX 77840. truth, Showing His love.’ Valley Christian College 512.746.2121•www.sonterrafellowship.com in Albion, ID. St. Stephen St. Joseph’s Catholic As Valentine’s day approaches, or Episcopal any special occasion that calls for a Church card, we think of Hallmark’s famous Religious Education Chapel line: “When you care enough to Classes send the very best.” When you think Pre-K thru 12th Holy Eucharist of your dearest love this holiday, Presbyterian Church 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. remember the God who cared enough Wednesday Sat. • 5 p.m. to send His very best in sending Jesus of Salado Mass Sun. • 9:30 a.m. to this world to be the perfect model Rev. Carl Thompson, Pastor Saturday • 5:30 p.m. Sunday and sacrifice for us! (John 3:16). Tues. • 9:30 a.m. 10 A.M. Sunday Worship (Spanish) 9:30 a.m. - Joe Keyes, minister Child care during service (English) 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Tuesday • 6 p.m. Wednesday • Noon Thursday • 8 a.m. Friday • Noon Sunday Bible Classes • 9 a.m. Worship • 10 a.m. Office Hours: Evening Worship • 6 p.m. Every day Wednesday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bible Classes • 6:30 p.m. 105 Salado Plaza Drive • 254-947-8106 601 FM 2268 939-1033 IH-35 at Blacksmith Rd. Main & Salado Plaza Drive behind Brookshire Bros. 947-8037 behind Fletcher’s Book Store www.presbsalado.org ststephenchurch@earthlink. N. Main Street 947-5241 • www.saladochurchofchrist.org Page 14A, salado Village Voice, February 8, 2007

SALADO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church and People Loving, Growing, Sharing A church family for all ages that is committed to following St . St ephen Christ’s example and caring for all people. Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 holds Valentine 10:50 bake sale Sunday School 9:30 St. Stephen Catholic 650 Royal Street Church invites Salado its (254) 947-5482 “Valentine Bake Sale” • Mother’s Day Out Program • 6:30-7 p.m. Feb. 10, at the church Marian Room. Lots of homemadegGood- ies will be available for Grace Baptist Church purchase. John Warden Pastor • Jonathan Murdock, Assoc/ Youth Pastor The sale will continue 2 mi. West of I-35 on 1670/2484 • 254-947-5917 on Feb. 11, after all the Masses. The church is lo- Worship Schedule cated east of I-35 just after Sunday School • 9:45 a.m. • Worship • 11 a.m. Wildfire Ranch on Hol- Worship/Bible Study and Praise Kids Music • 6 p.m. land Road. Wednesday St. Stephen Women’s Pot Luck Meal 6:45 pm Society will have their Praise & Prayer • Missions for children • Satisfy for youth 7:15 p.m. regular Feb. meeting on Dalton Grayson Brumlow 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12, at the Parish Hall. A program David and Stephanie Brumlow are happy to announce the birth of First Baptist Church • Main St. at the Creek on “Families, Then and Dalton Grayson Brumlow. Dalton was born at home Dec. 2, 2006 SUNDAY Wednesday Now” will be presented weighing 11 lbs., 11oz. Excited siblings are Victoria, Gregory, Re- Contemporary Worship/Bible Study 9:00a.m. Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m. by Dr. Joseph White of the bekah and Irelyne. Proud Grandparents are Ronald and Nancy Good- Traditional Worship/Bible Study 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Recovery 6:00 p.m. Austin Diocese Office of Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir 6:00 p.m. Family Life. night; all of Salado. Jr. High Huddles 6:00 p.m. Team Kid (Age 3 - 6th grade) 6:15 p.m. Sr High Huddles 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting 6:15 p.m. Youth Half-TIme 7:30 p.m. R.L. Peters passes away Feb. 3 www.fbcsalado.org R.L. Peters passed four children born to Irl R.L. served as a mem- (254) 947-5465 away in a Rockwell hospi- and Roxy (Graham) Pe- ber of the Bell County His- tal Feb. 3, 2007. A memo- ters on March 31, 1921 torical Commission; Sons rial service will be held 10 in Moody. He grew up of the American Revolu- a.m. Feb. 10 at the Salado in Lorenzo and Rogers, tion, Sons of the Republic I urge, then, ...that requests, prayers, intercession Church of Christ. Ser- where he graduated high of Texas and Sons of Con- and thanks giving be made for everyone - for vices will be conducted school. federate Veterans. by son-in-laws Dwight He served in the U.S. kings and all those in authority, that we may He is survived by his Parker, of Grandfield, OK, Naval Air Force from wife of 59 years, Eva, three live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and and Clyde Smith, of Rock- 1942-1950. He later re- daughters, Annette Parker holiness. -1 Timothy 2: 1,2 wall, nephew Tim Brown, ceived a bachelor’s de- of Grandfield, OK, Doro- of Salado, ministers Joe gree from Texas Tech and thy Peters, of Mesquite, Keyes, of Salado, and a master’s degree from and Linda Smith, of Rock- Gene Greer, of Heiden- Oklahoma State Univer- wall; four grandchildren heimer, and daughter Lin- sity. R.L. Peters and one great-grandchild; da Smith, of Rockwall. He worked in Air Force sisters MaryBelle Brown, A private interment Logistics for 20 years, re- standing job performance. of Salado, and Lou Nelle Dossman will be conducted at Cen- tiring in 982. He was hon- He served as a Bell Coun- Merritt of St. Catherins, tral Texas State Veterans ored by President Lyndon ty Commissioner and as Ontario. He was preceded Funeral Home Cemetery. Johnson with Presidential an election official. He in death by his parents, a R.L. was the oldest of Citation in 1964 for out- received the first Pioneer brother, Billie, and a neph- 2525 N. Main • Belton • 933-2525 Award given by the Bell “In Service to our fellow man...” ew, Dr. Stephen Merritt. 305 Limestone Terrace Suite D • Jarrell County Republican Party. In lieu of flowers, con- He was an active Evening Youth Morning Celebration tributions may be made Celebration member of the Church of to the Peters-Merritt Me- Sunday 6 PM Sunday Christ, and served as a morial Scholarship Fund 10:30 AM deacon in three different for Research of Tropical 12:30 PM (Espanol) communities, and as an Diseases at Texas A&M elder. He was involved in Foundation, 401 Bush The Salado Church of Christ Christian education, serv- Drive, College Station, ‘Shaped by His Cross, Sharing His ing as a Trustee of Magic TX 77840. truth, Showing His love.’ Valley Christian College 512.746.2121•www.sonterrafellowship.com in Albion, ID. St. Stephen St. Joseph’s Catholic As Valentine’s day approaches, or Episcopal any special occasion that calls for a Church card, we think of Hallmark’s famous Religious Education Chapel line: “When you care enough to Classes send the very best.” When you think Pre-K thru 12th Holy Eucharist of your dearest love this holiday, Presbyterian Church 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. remember the God who cared enough Wednesday Sat. • 5 p.m. to send His very best in sending Jesus of Salado Mass Sun. • 9:30 a.m. to this world to be the perfect model Rev. Carl Thompson, Pastor Saturday • 5:30 p.m. Sunday and sacrifice for us! (John 3:16). Tues. • 9:30 a.m. 10 A.M. Sunday Worship (Spanish) 9:30 a.m. - Joe Keyes, minister Child care during service (English) 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Tuesday • 6 p.m. Wednesday • Noon Thursday • 8 a.m. Friday • Noon Sunday Bible Classes • 9 a.m. Worship • 10 a.m. Office Hours: Evening Worship • 6 p.m. Every day Wednesday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bible Classes • 6:30 p.m. 105 Salado Plaza Drive • 254-947-8106 601 FM 2268 939-1033 IH-35 at Blacksmith Rd. Main & Salado Plaza Drive behind Brookshire Bros. 947-8037 behind Fletcher’s Book Store www.presbsalado.org ststephenchurch@earthlink. N. Main Street 947-5241 • www.saladochurchofchrist.org Salado Cigars celebrates first anniversary February 8, 2007 salado Village Voice, Page 15A The Law Office of W. David Scales while Army husband serves in Iraq W. David Scales will find it . Command Sergeant Attorney at Law & Mediator Major Donald R. Felt and “One nice thing about his wife Angelyne, own- the cigar business is that (254) 913-5245 [email protected] ers of Salado Cigars, are you meet a special type celebrating its first anni- of clientele,” Don says. 208 E. Central, Suite 108, Belton versary on Feb. 11. “When a guy finds a cigar I Make House Calls. The Felts moved to shop, he’s automatically in Criminal • Juvenile & Family Law a good mood; he’s like a Trusts, Wills & Probate Texas in 2003. Shortly Labor & Employment Law • Mediation thereafter decided that the kid in a candy store.” Phillipians 4:13 Central Texas area was the Meeting and talking to location where they want- people comes naturally to ed to live on a permanent the Felts. When Don is basis, after Don retires not deployed, he usually from the U.S. Army. spends his Saturdays at The couple’s knowledge the shop, where it is more “Where the Heck are the Roses?” of cigars comes from the of a social atmosphere for experience they acquired him. He likes to meet new This book prophetically declares that while in Savannah, GA, people, chat and smoke ci- the president will succeed in Iraq. where they also owned a gars. cigar shop. The business has steadi- Support democracy in the world. The Felts jumped in ly grown over the past year authorhouse.com / websearch right where they left off and the Felts hope it will [email protected] in Savannah, with a small continue to grow. They family owned and oper- add new products every ated business with a com- month, trying to stock the mitment to customer ser- highest rated cigars of the vice. year. “We can’t stock ev- LASTOVICA After living in Texas CSM Donald R. Felt, Command Sergeant Major of ery cigar, pipe and smok- Fine Jewelers, Inc. the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division for two years, they de- ing accessory, but we try “Known for Service” cided to establish another sits amongst rubble of a former Iraqi Police Station in to stock the best quality Prompt In-Store Jewelry Repairs cigar shop to prepare for Baqubha, Iraq smoking a Salado Cigar. items,” says Angie. Diamond Sales • Custom Casting • Diamond Don’s eventual retirement. sure when he will retire, to customer service. She Salado Cigars is lo- Appraisal • Watch Repair • Diamond Setting Don is currently deployed but having a business in says if Salado Cigars cated at 400 South Main. Jewelry Repair to Iraq with Fort Hood’s Salado helps in the deci- doesn’t have a particular Anniversary specials will 1202 S 31st St. & Ave. L • Temple 1st Cavalry Division’s 3rd sion making process. brand in stock, then she be available Feb. 10-11. Brigade. This is his sec- With her husband de- 773-5772 ond tour of duty with “The ployed, Angie now runs First Team.” the business alone, up- A Study of He says he is not yet holding the commitment “Come See What a Nursing School Board candidate workshop World Religions Home Should Be” Area school board can- Topics to be covered didates and interested citi- include what it’s like to be with Tom Allen zens can learn more about a trustee, key responsibili- Park Place Manor the demands and rewards ties of the board, division 810 East 13th Avenue of school board service at of authority with staff, a candidate workshop, 7-9 how to campaign con- Wednesdays Belton, TX 76513 p.m. Feb. 13, at the Re- structively, and where to 6:30 p.m. 254-939-1876 gion 12 Education Service find more information. Center (2101 W. Loop 340, Participants will also Salado Church of Christ Service Center/Indepen- view A Call to Service, dence Room). a Texas Association of The workshop will School Boards’ video provide interested com- highlighting many aspects Serving munity members and in- of board service and fea- Salado dividuals thinking about turing several experienced running for the board with school trustees. Let us help you maintain your independence a better understanding of The workshop is open and stay in your own home. what is involved in being to anyone. Admission is Mr. Allen is a Professor in the Depart- elected and serving as a free. For more information Licensed, Insured and Bonded local trustee. Experienced about the workshop, call ment of Social Sciences, where he has been Meal Preparation • Personal Care Services school board members Tanya Barnett at TASB, teaching Philosophy, Comparative and World Transportation • Laundry & Linens will explain board mem- 512-467-0222 or 800-580- Religions full time for 19 years. Light Housekeeping • Respite Care • Companionship bers’ key responsibilities 8272, extension 6248, or Tom Allen holds a B.S. in Education from For a complimentary in-home consultation call and outline the qualities check the TASB Web Site the University of North Texas and a Masters necessary for effective at www.lts.tasb.org/candi- in Theology from Harding University. (254) 780-9864 or toll free (877) 888-9864 service. dates for other dates and www.careagehomecare.com locations. Breakfast Lunch TAE Lunch SIS • SHS Monday Breakfast Pocket Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Garlic Chef Salad Beef & Bean Burrito, Tater Tots, Spanish Corn Dog 12 Bread, Pears Hoagie Rice, Green Beans, Pears Baked Potato Tuesday French Toast Fish Shapes, Hushpuppies, Broccoli w/Cheese, Chef Salad Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Hamburger 13 Fresh Fruit, Sugar Cookie Hoagie Corn, Pineapple, Broccoli, Texas Toast Frito Lay Wednesday Biscuit and Sausage Patty Pepperoni Pizza, Corn, Breadstick, Peaches Yogurt & Fruit Plate Pepperoni Pizza, Roasted Red Potato, Corn, Chicken Fried Steak Sndw 14 Hoagie Breadstick, Peaches Baked Potato Thursday Breakfast Bagel w/Sausage Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potato w/Gravy, Peas, Chef Salad Chicken Spaghetti, Fries, Peas & Carrots, Nachos 15 Fresh Fruit, Roll Hoagie Corn, Mixed Fruit Baked Potato Friday Breakfast on a Stick Cheeseburger, Fries, Fruity Freeze Chef Salad Hamburger, Fries, Ranch Style Beans,Mixed Meatball Sub 16 PB&J Lunch Vegetables, Applesauce, Fruity Freeze Frito Lay Daily Toast & Jelly, Fresh Fruit, Cereal, Choice of Milk Pizza Hut Pizza, Chef Salad, Fresh Fruit, Jalapeno, Choice of Milk, Tea Juice and choice of Milk Salado ISD Centrovision CABLE TV SERVICE FOR CENTRAL TEXAS Cafeteria Menus 773-1163 8 E. Barton • Temple A service of Salado, Little River-Academy, Morgan’s Point, Moody, Rogers, Troy Training set Feb. 15, Feb. 21 February 8, 2007, salado Village Voice,Page 16A SISD implements GradeSpeed program Salado ISD has an- to parents of children in lead a training session or be eligible, they must nounced that it is imple- either the Salado Inter- 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15 and Feb. attend one of the manda- menting a pilot of the mediate School or Thom- 21 at the Salado Interme- tory training sessions. GradeSpeed program, as Arnold Elementary. diate School Cafeteria. No further training called Parent Connect Parents of Salado High Both sessions will last no will be scheduled for the which will allow par- School students will have longer than one hour. The remainder of this school ents of children in grades the opportunity to access previously announced year, but will be offered first through eighth, to GradeSpeed in the 2007- date of Feb 14 has been again for the 2007-08 view, at-will, their child’s 08 year. cancelled. school year. For that rea- grades on-line via the Earl Bragg, Salado ISD In order for parents to son, high school parents web. This pilot applies technical director, will access GradeSpeed online, should also attend. Bell County Texas Democratic Women review the scholarship application package they are distributing Student art due Feb. 19, to be shown March 3 to area school counselors this month. From left to right they are Frances Birtchet (Membership Co-Chair), The deadline for entries School by Feb. 19. Volun- ries on an age/grade level. The purpose is to Joan Hinshaw (Treasurer and Scholarship Committee is approaching fast for the teers will be on hand 3-5 Entry forms are avail- encourage and chal- Chair), Aliceanne Wallace (Legislative Issues Commit- 4th annual Village of p.m. to accept entries. able in the office of each lenge student artists in tee Chair), Dr. Yvonne Morgan (President), and Miriam Salado Student Art Com- Any Student living campus. Students can the Village of Salado. Oliver (Second Vice-President). petition. The competition within the Salado ISD choose to enter their 2D The public is invited takes place Mar. 3 but all boundaries is eligible to & 3D artwork (paintings, to view the work of these Bell Democrat women entries must be turned in compete. Students will drawings, prints and ceram- talented students at the at Salado Intermediate compete in several catego- ics), Textiles and Jewelry. Civic Center March 3. offer scholarships The Bell County Texas their scholarships at the Democratic Women is Bell County Texas Demo- again offering two col- cratic Women’s monthly lege scholarships to area meeting May 19th. women for the 2007-2008 Last year’s recipients of academic year. The pur- the Scholarship Program pose of their Women are: Chloe Tutor, Texas Helping Women BCTDW A&M University, for the Scholarship Program is to Vada Sutton Scholarship; empower young women and Sofia Zanabria, Uni- by providing educational versity of Texas, for the scholarships to enable Lydia Vasquez Alaniz them to become economi- Scholarship. cally independent and to have choices regarding their futures. The Vada Sutton Scholarship and the Lydia Vasquez Al- aniz Scholarship, each in the amount of $500.00, have been made possible through the endowment of their namesakes. Applicants must be females residing in Bell County and graduating from high school this year, or currently attending col- lege, or re-entering col- lege. An application pack- Propane age may be requested from 7 days a week area school counselors or by calling Joan Hinshaw, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Scholarship Committee Chair, at (254) 698-6944. Rally Building To be considered, ap- available for reunions plications must be post- marked no later than April 1, 2007. The two recipi- Exit 292 IH-35 ents will be presented with

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GIFT WRAPPED AND DELIVERED ANYWHERE IN BELL COUNTY-FREE! QUANTITIES LIMITED – RESERVE EARLY! LOIS FOREHAND - 254-760-0141 Shopping Map Salado Village Guide Pages 6-7B Section B Salado Village Voice February 8, 2007 12 Pages Shopping, Dining, Overnight, Events Silver Spur plays host to ‘The King’ February 14, St. Val- ing throughout central Being only a toddler at ator. He now performs all entine’s Day, is the quint- Texas, with his faithful the time, Johnny never met across the Central Texas essential ‘Date Night’ for renditions of the King’s Elvis. After Elvis passed area. sweethearts of all ages. greatest hits, authentic away, Rick Stanley, Elvis’ Johnny Memphis will The Salado Silver Spur costumes, and dynamic step-brother, became a be joined on the Silver Theater is paying homage stage presence. traveling evangelist, who Spur stage by two special to the night by taking a He was raised in shared his ministry with guests. Candy Shannon musical stroll down Mem- Killeen, the town which the church. will be paying tribute to ory Lane, with the King of Elvis lived in while receiv- Hearing of Elvis’ gen- Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Rock and Roll, Elvis Pres- ing his basic training at erosity, respectful manner Tammy Wynette and other ley. Fort Hood. This was also and charm from one of El- Country-and-Western si- At 8 p.m. the theater, lo- the army base in which vis’ family members only rens; and teen-age singing cated at 108 Royal Street, Elvis was first stationed reinforced Johnny’s love sensation Kaley Caperton will present the “Love Me after is basic training. for Elvis. Although shy, will salute the female su- Tender” Valentine’s Day Johnny’s father pastored Johnny joined the church perstars of the ‘40s, ‘50s Show, starring acclaimed a little church in Killeen choir at an early age, and and ‘60s. Elvis tribute artist, Johnny where Vernon, Elvis’ dad, went on to sing in various Admission to this event Memphis. Memphis has attended during Elvis’ tour vocal groups and South- is $14.50 per person. developed quite a follow- of duty at Fort Hood. ern Gospel quartets over Seating is limited; there- the years. fore, reservations are en- He says he became an couraged. Reservations Sweetheart Carriage Rides Elvis tribute artist reluc- can be made by calling the tantly, but after receiving Silver Spur box office at for Valentines Day positive feedback from a 254-947-3456. few performances at small For more information Walk ups or Reservations venues, decided to shake on Johnny Memphis, visit off his shyness and be- 5:30 - 10 pm www.johnnymemphis.net. Johnny Memphis on stage weather permitting come an Elvis imperson- 771-2839 Open to the World brings top ropers Good Time Carriage Rides to battle for $200K in cash and prizes Wildfire Ranch will cal and World Champion Serenity Spa welcome some of the big- cowboys and cowgirls gest names in professional from all over the coun- rodeo to its indoor arena try will be team roping Feb. 10, for the annual for a prize line totaling Gift Certificates Wildfire Ranch Open to over $200,000. Topping available for the World Team Roping. the prize list is a pair of Valentines Day Professional cowboys custom inlaid brief cases including Rich Skelton, stuffed with cash totaling Joe Beaver Trevor Brazile, $75,000, which is awarded 74 Van Bibber Lane 254-947-8833 as well as Jake Barnes to the winning team. The roping begins at 9 Prizes up for grabs at the Open to the World a.m. and admission is free. The public is invited to at- and Clay O’Brien Cooper purse, featuring one of the tend. Wildfire Ranch is along with many more biggest payouts in all of located at Exit 283 on I-35 will be converging on rodeo. just South of Salado. the Salado arena. All of At the ninth annual them will be vying for the Open to the World, lo- 1 year Anniversary 1 year Anniversary Feb. 10 & 11 Feb. 10 & 11 Pace Park Dr. Salado, Texas Salado Salado 254 947-0128 • 254-947-0222 Rubber Stamps CIGARS CIGARS• Chocolate & Flowers Scrapbooking • Premium Handmade Cigars, ClassesPremium Handmade Cigars, Delivered Pipes, Men’s Gifts & Accessories Pipes, Men’s Gifts & Accessories Add a box of Mud Pies Home- Drawings • Prizes • Drawings • Prizes made Fudge to any floral order Cigar and Accessory Specials OpenCigar Daily and Accessory Specials $12 642 N. Main St. #1 Sun.-Thurs. 11-5 Fri.-Sat. 11-8 Sun.-Thurs.Salado 11-5 Fri.-Sat. 11-8 Delivery Available 400 S. Main Street (254) 947-9177 400 S. Main Street (254) 947-9177 Order now for Valentines Day Salado, Texas 76571 1-866-498-2447 254-947-2248Salado, Texas 76571 1-866-498-2447 Page 2B, salado Village Voice, February 8, 2007 Have an event for the calendar? Email us: [email protected] Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday for the following week’s newspaper. What’s happening in on rainwater harvesting. ebruary Humanities Spring Lec- ebruary Schools will be in session. ebruary F 21-23 F 8 F 12 All gardeners invited to Salado Village Artists ture Series - “Privacy Central Texas Poetry ebruary Salado Democrats F 10 attend. watercolor workshop, Lost: At What Cost?”, and Prose Readings at Wildfire Ranch Open meeting, 6 p.m. at the ebruary 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day with Tom Mayo, J.D. Tablerock Amphitheater. to the World Roping Salado Mansion. Meeting F 14 Salado Silver Spur in the Village Artists Mayo, an attorney special- Invited Readings: 7 p.m. competition, with is open to all. Info: call Theater presents Val- Building. Workshop will izing in humanities issues, Open Mic: 9 p.m. Info: $75,000 cash awarded to Ben at 947-0243. entine’s Day with Elvis, focus on Still Life. Lunch will speak about the Jackie Mills, 947-9205 or the winning team. This is ebruary F 13 featuring live music is included. Cost: $165 crisis in medical privacy, [email protected]. one of the biggest roping Salado Garden Club from renowned Elvis with discounts for club 4-6 p.m. at the Celebra- ebruary events in the entire coun- meeting, 10 a.m. at the F 9 tribute artist, Johnny members. Info: Kathleen tion Center. An optional Salado ISD bad try. Public is welcome. Salado Presbyterian Memphis. Time: 8 p.m. Letourneau, 947-0348 or dinner will follow at 6:30 weather make up day. Info: 947-0291. Church. Topic will focus Cost is $14.50 per person. Joan Hoffman, 947-0073. p.m. Reservation info: 947-5729 or visit www. Reserve a spot by calling February 24 947-3456. Institute for the salado-institute.org. February 15 Humanities Spring March 19 Informal meeting to Lecture Series - “Pri- Taste of Salado, 6-8 Susan Marie’s discuss the possibility vacy Lost: At What p.m. at Tenroc Ranch. The Brands, the Selection, the Personal Service of organizing a Salado Cost?”, with Alex Sponsored by the Public Since 1985 Alumni Association, 5 Cavalli, Ph.D. Cavalli will Arts League of Salado. p.m. at the Salado Civic present “Living in a More More information TBA. Center. Anyone interested Transparent World,” 5-7 March 20 is encouraged to attend. p.m. at Mill Creek Dining Teacup Tuesday February 15 Room, and “The Digital meeting, 9:30 a.m. in All Fall GradeSpeed orienta- Revolution,” 10 a.m.-1 the Fellowship Hall of tion and training session p.m. at the Salado Civic the First Baptist Church. for SISD parents, 6:30 Center. Reservation info: Program: A dramatic p.m. at the Salado Inter- 947-5729 or visit www. presentation of “Esther,” mediate School cafeteria. salado-institute.org. written and performed by Judy Greene. Public is Clothing & Shoes GradeSpeed will allow ebruary F 26 parents to check student Salado Masonic welcome. grades and progress Lodge #296 meeting, March 22-24 online. Orientation is 7:30 p.m. in the Lodge Happy Trails Shop 50 - 75% off mandatory for accessing Building on Church Hop in Salado, additional the service. Street. information TBA. Info: A Sewing Basket, 947-5423. February 17 February 27 Salado Silver Spur TxDOT public meet- March 24 Theater open audi- ing to discuss improve- Central Texas Area Plus.... tions for their upcom- ments on I-35 in Bell Museum hosts the 47th ing production of the County, 6:30 p.m. at Annual Readers and play “Luv.” One actress the Salado Intermediate Writers Roundtable, needed, to play a char- School Cafeteria. Public 1:30 p.m. at the museum’s acter in her 30s. For info invited to attend. auditorium. Event will feature presentations Take an extra and time slots call 947- March 13 3456. Salado Garden Club by seven Texas authors. February 20 meeting - field trip to Admission: $5. For reser- Teacup Tuesday Oma’s Garten Pflanzen vations call 254-947-5232. meeting, 9:30 a.m. in the in Killeen; a nursery March 24 and 25 20% off Annual Wildflower Fellowship Hall of the that specializes in Texas First Baptist Church. Pro- natives and low main- Art Show, featuring gram: “Let’s Learn About tenance plants. Meet artists and artisans from the sale prices Antiques,” presented by at Salado Presbyterian throughout Texas, at the Jimmy Murchison. Public Church at 9:30 am to car Salado Civic Center. Info: is welcome. pool. Salado Chamber of Com- merce, 254-947-5040. February 20 March 16 This week only Village of Salado 12th Annual Denver More details TBA. Daughters of the Repub- Mills Golf Tournament, March 24 and 25 201 North Main - Salado, Texas lic of Texas meeting, 11 benefitting Tablerock Fes- 12th Annual Gospel a.m. at the Halley House. tival, Inc. Tourney will be Festival at Tablerock 254-947-LADY (5239) Program will be given by held on Mill Creek Golf Amphitheater; 11 a.m.-8 Shannon Ashe. Course, with a 1 p.m. p.m. March 24 and 10 shotgun start. $60 entry a.m.-5 p.m. March 25. fee. Info: 254-534-3324 or Food booth, drinks, gift [email protected]. booths and dessert booths will be open both days. Home Decor • Candles • Gifts March 18 Institute for the Admission: $5 for adults,

Each Piece is Unique The Salado Sawmill, an artisan’s workshop and gallery, carries a Factory Store unique line of custom furniture. Bob Pascoe, the owner, designs, Trimmings builds and finishes unique furniture and other wooden items. Pascoe uses tradi- tional construction Bluebird Kids techniques, using only solid woods. “There is no fiber board or veneering in my work,” says Pas- coe, “I use mortise and tenon glue joints and a minimum of mechanical Gifts • Decor • Apparel fasteners.” He has produced many different products including cabinets, islands, tables, breakfronts, chairs, and bookcases. You can view his work at www.saladosawmill.com. Pascoe says he can design to your specification. “Just bring in a picture Open Everyday! or sketch of something you’re interested in and your specific requirements like dimension and wood type. I’ll provide you with a bid and we can go from Monday - Saturday 10 - 5:30 • Sunday 12 - 5:30 there.” Pascoe enjoys the challenge of custom designs. “I like to learn some- thing with each piece I make,” he says. He invites you to visit him. (254) 947-9475 1301 N. Stagecoach Road The Sawmill, a division of XtraWorX, LLC, is located at 409 Salado Plaza (northbound I35 access road, one block north of Main Street) at the entrance to Mill Creek in Salado. Call Bob at 254-947-0137. February 8, 2007 salado Village Voice, Page 3B

the$3 for children 12 andVillage of Salado? under. Tickets sold at A lunch with the speaker Building on Church May 6 Street. the gate. Info: Donnie will be held 11:30 a.m.-1 Institute for the une Jackson, 254-947-5100 or p.m. at Inn on the Creek. Humanities Spring Lec- J 9 Annual Salado [email protected]. Reservation info: 947- ture Series - “Privacy March 31 5729 or visit www.salado- Reunion, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 Lost: At What Cost?”, p.m. at the Salado Inter- Fifth Annual Salado institute.org. with Admiral Bobby mediate School Commons Volunteer Fire Depart- April 17 Inman. Inman will present area. Reunion is open to ment Smokin’ Spokes Teacup Tuesday meet- “Privacy vs. Security in Salado alumni, as well Bike Ride. Riders can ing, 9:30 a.m. in the Fel- the Age of Terrorism, 4-6 as the general public. A choose from 15, 27, 57, lowship Hall of the First p.m. at the Celebration lunch will be served. Info: 70, 85 and 102 mile rides. Baptist Church. Program: Center, with an optional 254-939-3187 or 254-947- All rides begin on the Decorating with Jill Ship- dinner to follow. Reserva- 5783. Salado school grounds. man, interior designer tion info: 947-5729 or visit In Registration is $25 if June 12 and owner of Stonecreek www.salado-institute.org. Historic pre-registered. Camping Settlement bed and break- Salado Garden Club and showers available. fast. Public is welcome. meeting, 10 a.m. at the May 12-13 Salado Presbyterian Salado Info: Kevin Reichert, 254- April 21 Annual Salado Yard 534-3122 or visit www. ABWA Benefit and Church. All gardeners and Garden Tour, invited. (254) 947-4663 saladospokes.com. Style Show, 11 a.m.-1 sponsored by the Salado Right Next Door To une and April 2 p.m. at the Longhorn Garden Club. More info J 23 24 Auditions for Custom Menus Available Salado Masonic Room of Stagecoach Inn. TBA. Lodge #296 meeting, Info: 254-947-3617. Tablerock’s produc- www.johnnyssteaksandbbq.com May 24 tion of “Taming of the 7:30 p.m. in the Lodge April 30 Salado High School Building on Church Salado Masonic Class of 2006-07 com- More listings on Page 4B Street. Lodge #296 meeting, mencement ceremony, April 6 7:30 p.m. in the Lodge at the Mayborn Center on Salado ISD bad Building on Church the campus of the Uni- Salado Civic Center weather make up day. Street. versity of Mary Hardin Designed to serve the Village of Salado Schools will be in session. May 5 Baylor. Also: April 6-8 Salado United Meth- May 26 and 27 Annual Easter odist Church Women’s Wildfire Ranch hosts Bandstand - Gazebo Pageant at Tablerock Ministry Second Annual the Wildfire Truck Rental Rooms For: Amphitheater, presented Fundraiser, “Celebra- Explosion Team Roping Family/Class Reunions by the First Baptist tion 2007: Texas not event. Info: 947-0291. Church of Salado. 8:15 Weddings - Wedding Receptions Tuscany,” 7-10 p.m. at May 28 p.m. nightly, free admis- Jack’s Barn. Rehearsal Dinners Salado Masonic Business Meetings & Luncheons sion. Guests encouraged Lodge #296 meeting, to bring a lawn chair. 7:30 p.m. in the Lodge Style Shows • Concerts Church groups welcome. Info: Randy Carder, event 601 North Main Street director, 254-947-5465 or The Event Center at www.fbcsalado.org. (254) 947-8300 April 10 Tenroc Ranch Salado Garden Club Elegant, Quiet, Rural Setting meeting, 10 a.m. at the I-35 Exit 284 2 miles West on Thomas Arnold Rd Salado Presbyterian Church. Group will discuss final planning for Garden Tour. All garden- ers welcome. April 14 Institute for the Humanities Spring Lec- ture Series - “Privacy Lost: At What Cost?”, The Sirena 4,000 sq. ft. with Beth Givens. Givens Blue Heron 5,000 sq. ft. will present “Identity Catering Kitchen • Bar Area. Theft: The Ultimate Private creekside wedding facilities Privacy Loss,” 5-7 p.m. at Indoor & Outdoor Wedding Site Mill Creek Dining Room. 512-947-9218 • www.Tenroc.com

has a new owner! GREGORY’S and a new home! Salado Cherry Lococo, owner www.gregorysofsalado.com 26 Rock Creek Drive Salado, Texas (800) 473-5703 Open Daily (254) 947-0336 Page 4B, salado Village Voice, February 8, 2007 Calendar of Events From Page 3B It’s a Texas thing! Shrew,” 3 p.m. both August 4-5 tournament, vendors and email ddunlap@tablerock. 22” custom days at Tablerock’s 41st Annual Salado more. Admission: $7 for org. metal cut-outs. backstage room. Info: Art Fair, on the grounds adults, $5 for children 12 October 9 Great for gifts. David Dunlap, 254-247- of Pace Memorial Park. and under, seniors, and Salado Garden Club 0220 or email ddunlap@ Featuring over 100 art- military with ID. Info: meeting, 10 a.m. at the tablerock.org. ists and artisans from Stephanie Hood, shood@ Salado Presbyterian June 25 Texas and throughout the tablerock.org or www. Church. All gardeners Salado Masonic Southwest. Hours: 8 a.m.- tablerock.org. invited. Lodge #296 meeting, 5p.m. Aug. 4 and 8 a.m.-4 October 6-7 October 27 and 28 7:30 p.m. in the Lodge p.m. Aug. 5. Free parking Auditions for A Tablerock’s Hallow- Order yours at Building on Church throughout the village. Christmas Carol, 3 p.m. een Fright Trail, featur- Street. Info: Salado Chamber of each day at Tablerock. ing thrills and chills for Commerce, 254-947-5040. Info: 947-9205. July 21, 28 and Aug. 4 young and old. Open 7:30- 15th Annual produc- eptember October 7 S 11 10:30 p.m. Admission: $5 tion of “Salado Leg- Salado Garden Club Tablerock’s Fright for adults, $3 for children ends” outdoor musical meeting, 10 a.m. at the Trail auditions, 5 p.m. at 12 and under. Concessions drama at Tablerock Salado Presbyterian Tablerock. Info: 947-9205 will be available. Info: Amphitheater. Show Church. Program will or email tablerock1@aol. Jackie Mills, 947-9205 times: 8:15 p.m. for each focus on herbs. All gar- com. On IH-35 between exits 284 & 285 or email tablerock1@aol. show. Dinner at 7:15 p.m. deners invited to attend. October 6, 13 and 20 Cost for dinner is $8 for eptember and com. S 15 16 Fifth Annual Fall adult or child, and reser- Fantasy Faire at November 13 Salado, Texas Shakespear Festival at vations are required. Cost Tablerock, 10 a.m.-6 Salado Garden Club Tablerock Amphithe- #3 Old Town Salado for the performance is $17 p.m. daily. Characters meeting, 10 a.m. at the ater. The Bard’s Taming for adults and $5 for chil- from history, literature, Salado Presbyterian of the Shrew will be dren. Info: 254-947-9205 mythology and imagina- Church. 10 a.m. at the 254-947-4479 presented under the stars, or www.tablerock.org. tion invite you to a world Salado Civic Center. 7:30 p.m. each perfor- of Medieval magic. Music, Program will be given by mance date. Tickets: $10 storytelling, archery Norm Arnold of Hous- adult, $5 children 12 and ton, designer of gardens, under, student or military; discussing his new garden available at the gate or book on Glorious Texas Etrulia’s on-line at www.tablerock. Gardens. All gardeners “A Fine Resale Shop” GRIFFITH FINE ART org. Info:David Dunlap, invited to attend. director, 254-247-0220 or New shipment assorted fashion jewelry GALLERY silver, turquoise.... whatever your need. 254-947-3177 Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Michelle Ellis 881 N. Main The Colony • North Main Street 254-947-0504 Across from Subway Closed Sundays Specializing in Heritage Lace Designs Fenton Art Glass, Arthur Court Designs and Willow Tree Angels by DEMDACO Original Art 102 North Main Street, Salado Bronze Sculpture 254-947-1868 • 877-947-1868 Raku Pottery [email protected] G. Harvey Limited Edition Prints And More

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24. Accents of Salado 254/947-5908 S 65. The Village of Salado 254/947-5060 CV The Timbers at Salado Sawmill 254/947-0137 L 3. SHOPS AT THE STAGECOACH 48. A Touch of Heaven 254/947-5543 $ 104. Fairway Golf Carts 254/947-4065 S 25. Leigh’s Necessities 68. Serenity Spa 254/947-8833 $ Salado Cigars 254/947-9177 S 254/535-6676 108. Scissors Hair and Nails 254/947-9001 $ and Floral Creations 254/947-0128 S, $ 82. OLD TOWN SALADO 4. Stagecoach Inn 254/947-5111 D,L 49. Roy T’s Old Salado Bakery 254/947-7181 D 111. Super 8 Motel 254/947-5000 L 26. CREEKSIDE CENTER 70. Stagestop RETAIL CENTER Cathy’s Boardwalk Cafe 254/947-8162 D 5. Stone Creek Settlements 254/947-9099 L 50. Farmers Insurance 254/947-0995 $ 115. Johnny’s Steaks & Bar-Be-Que 254/947-4663 D Prellop Fine Art Gallery 254/947-3930 S Angelic Herbs 254/947-1909 S Texan by Design 254/947-4479 S 888/777-8844 Zbranek Agency 116. Johnny’s Texas Banquet Hall 254/947-4663 D Susan Marie’s 254/947-5239 S A Sewing Basket 254/947-5423 S 86. Remember This Antiques 254/947-0858 S 6. Central Texas Area Museum 254/947-5232 E Salado Fire Department 254/947-8961 CV 118. Thomas Arnold 254/947-5191 E 30. First Baptist Church 254/947-5465 C 87. Century 21 Bill Bartlett Real Estate $ 8. SHADY VILLA 51. Salado Church of Christ 254/947-5241 CV 119. Salado Intermediate 254/947-1700 E 31. Salado Mansion 254/947-5157 D 71. SALADO CIVIC CENTER 254/947-5050 Gregory’s 254/947-5703 S 120. Salado High 254/947-5429 E 32. THE VERANDA Salado Civic Center 254/947-8300 CV 88. The Personal Wealth Coach 254/947-1111 $ Sweet Nut Things 254/947-8088 S Rock Creek 121. Cedar Valley Baptist Church 254/947-0148 C First Texas Brokerage 254/947-5577 $ Chamber of Commerce 254/947-5040 CV 10. Shyenne’s of Salado 254/947-9215 S 53. Splendors of Salado 254/947-3630 S 122. Eagle Rock Ranch 254/947-5369 $ 33. First State Bank 254/947-5852 $ Historical Society CV 94. SALADO PLAZA 11. Tablerock Amphitheatre 254/947-9205 E 54. Charlotte’s of Salado 254/947-0240 S Rick’s Salado Feed 254/947-3613 S 34. FIRST CENTRE at 40 N. Main SISD Administration 254/947-5479 E Salado Village Voice 254/947-5321 $ 13. Salado United Methodist Church 254/947-5482 C 55. Heirlooms 254/947-0336 S Salado Garden Center 254/947-3613 S First Community Title 254/947-8480 $ Village Art Center Edward D. Jones 254/947-5128 $ 14. Royal Street Provision 254/947-3350 L 56. OLD CHURCH PLACE 124. St. Stephen Catholic Church 254/947-8037 C 35. Salado Masonic Lodge #296 CV 72. The Halley House 254/947-1000 L Monteith Abstract & Title Co. 254/947-3922 $ Country Inn The Front Row Emporium 254/947-5831 S 127. Grace Baptist Church of Salado 254/947-5917 C 36. Christy’s of Salado 254/947-0561 S 73. CARRIAGE PLACE SQUARE RE/MAX Gold Team 254/947-4011 $ (3.5 miles east on Royal) Trouve 512/508-2530 S 37. Inn at Salado 254/947-0027 L 57. THE COLONY Salado Tanning & Fitness 254/947-5814 $ Salado Chiropractic 254/947-BACK P Not shown on map 38. SALADO SQUARE Salado Eye Care 254/947-LENS P 16. The Baines House B&B 254/947-5260 L Centraland Title Company $ The Event Center at Tenroc Ranch Browning’s Courtyard Cafe 254/947-8666 D ARCHANGEL ON MAIN Village Pharmacy 254/947-3185 $ 17. Inn on the Creek B&B 254/947-5554 D,L Griffith Fine Art 254/947-3177 S 2 miles west of I-35 on Thomas Arnold Rd. Carden’s 254/947-0300 S 74. Merle Norman Cosmetics 254/947-9993 S 95. Coldwell Banker 254-947-3388 $ CELEBRATION CENTER Miller Fine Art Gallery 254/947-0771 S 512/947-9218 $ Linda Rountree Pritchard 254/947-4263 P Etrulia’s 254/947-0504 S 96. Mill Creek Golf & Country Club 254/947-5144 D,L 18. Botangles 254/947-4747 $ 60 The Iron Gardens 254/368-1928 S Main Street Place 254/947-9908 S Salado Wine Seller 254/947-8011 S 97. Salado Public Library 254/947-9191 E Old Salado Springs Celebration Your Salado business can find 39. The Range at the Barton House 254/947-3828 D 76. ArchAngel Antiques 98. Salado Cleaners 254/947-7299 $ Center and Retreat 254/947-5933 $ 61. SALADO CIVIC SQUARE 40. Family Dentistry 254/947-5242 P & Architectural Salvage 254/947-5933 S 99. Trimmings 254/947-9475 its place on this map and on the web 19. Old Salado Springs Joe Read State Farm Agency 254/947-3599 $ Dr. Douglas B. Willingham 100. Village Realty 254/947-0342 $ Guest Lodging 254/947-5933 L Properties by Larry Sands 254/947-5580 $ with a weekly ad for just $10. 42. Mud Pies Pottery 254/947-0281 S 79. Presbyterian Church of Salado 254/947-8106 C 101. Holiday Inn Express 254/947-4004 L 20. Springhouse Antiques 254-947-0747 S Uncommon Grounds Cafe 254/947-3354 D 102. Robertson’s Hams Call Salado Village Voice 22. Salado Silver Spur Theatre 254/947-3456 E 44. Salado Haus 254/947-1868 S 81. Salado Sawmill 254/947-0137 S and The Choppin’ Block 254/947-5562 S at 254/947-5321. Page 8B, salado Village Voice, February 8, 2007 Avoiding ‘white’ foods From Page 5B Chloride (NaCl) in pro- problems. Table salt may health issues. 4. Problem: Vegetable The top mono-unsaturated as they could easily have cessed salt is so altered also contain aluminum- Answer: Buy an un- Oil is an oil that we con- oil is Extra Virgin Olive been listed as a “quick that our bodies have a based anti-caking agents, processed Sea Salt. It con- sume way too much of in Oil, which is much better death” white food product. difficult time ridding it- dextrose, silico-aluminate tains numerous trace min- America. Polyunsaturated choice than Canola. For sugar alternatives, I self of it. This may lead and sodium acetate that erals that are beneficial to fats, including vegetable 5. Problem: Only 100 suggest, Stevia, which is to joint issues and kidney may cause a plethora of your body. oils, are very unstable and years ago we consumed a beneficial sweet herb. cannot be heated, so you just four pounds of sugar Also, try consuming or- should not cook with them. a year. Today, the aver- ganic fruits and root vege- Celebrating 5 years Research today links age American consumes tables, like sweet potatoes, Daily Anniversary Specials heated vegetable oils with 150-170 pounds of sugar carrots, or even beets. rancidity which increases per year! Looking at this Proper nutrition is the Coupon the free radical make-up statistic alone, it is easy to primary factor when mak- in the body. Margarine see why Americans, both ing lifestyle changes to Buy 1 Get 1 Free is a vegetable oil based adults and children alike, improve your health. Re- Saturday Buffet 11 - 2 product that is loaded with are struggling with obe- duce, if not remove, the trans-fatty acids, making sity and adult-onset diabe- preceding “white” foods Valid Feb. 1 - Feb. 28, 2007 it closer to a plastic than a tes. from your diet and replace fat, and should be avoided Sugar causes numerous them with the “colorful” 213 Mill Creek Dr. #200 completely. issues, too great to speak options and you will see Salado, TX 76571 Answer: A best way to of today, but know this; and feel the improvement. Dine in • Carry Out 947-0700 increase your quality fat sugar is a drug and a poi- Kevin McCauley, MA, & Delivery Tuesday - Saturday 11 - 9 Buffet 11 - 2 intake to is to consume son. Nothing good comes is a Lifestyle and Wellness organic green vegetables from it, nothing. Our Coach serving the Great- and non-roasted walnuts ability to resist disease er Salado Area. Kevin and almonds. Eggs and decreases as we continue has over fifteen years of meat from free range to displace real nutrient professional experience chickens and animals pro- dense foods with sugar, as a clinical nutrition- duce an excellent source leaving us with a damaged ist and personal trainer. The Salado Mansion of Omega-3 Essential Fat- metabolism. He can be contacted at In The Historic Tyler House Built 1857 ty Acids. If cooking, use Answer: The answer is [email protected] Homemade Mexican Food coconut oil, ghee or lard. not Artificial Sweeteners, or 254-947-8304. Make reservations now for Temple Parks host fishing derby Valentines Day Temple Parks and Lei- will be on hand to assist For more information sure Services will host the any first time anglers, call the Wilson Park Rec- Dinner for Two Catch a Rainbow Fishing and staff will also prepare reation Center at 254-298- Derby 8 a.m.-noon Feb. hotdogs, and serve snacks 5740. $45 per couple 10 at Miller Park Pond, and drinks. Ballroom Dance Gift Coins available. Mexican Shrimp Cocktail located at 1919 North 1st Admission is free, and Caesar Salad St. participation times will be set for Feb. 10 Catering for any Rainbow Trout will 8-10 a.m. for children up The Central Texas Stuffed Chicken Nogalanse be released into the pond to age 16, while those 17 Stardust Ballroom Dance occasion, any size Mashed Potatoes prior to the event. A lim- and up will fish 10 a.m.- Club will hold its monthly group, large or small! Seasonal Vegetables ited number of fishing noon. dance gala 8-11 p.m. Feb. Chocolate Mouse poles will be provided, as All state and local fish- 10 in Strasburger Hall at well a bait. Certified staff ing laws will apply. Temple’s Cultural Activi- $23 per person if ordered singly ties Center. The Dick Also featuring Thomas Orchestra will be on the bandstand. Fajitas with Shrimp, Robertson's Hams Open to the public at $10 per person, the tradi- & Stuffed Pot Roast tion attracts dancers at and other special menu items every age and skill level, “Smoked” Meats & Beef Jerky representing a broad sec- at a price you can’t help but love. • Country Sausages • Bacon tion of Central Texas. • Sugar Cured Hams Singles are welcomed in 128 S. Main Salado, TX 947-5157 • Delicious Sandwiches the no-smoking venue. www.saladomansion.com Enforced dress code is (254) 947-5562 I-35, Exit 285 Salado coat and tie for mem, and after-5 attire for women.

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All Occasion Dining Dinners • Receptions Weddings • Catering Overnight Accommodations for Individuals or Groups • Conference Center • Banquet Facilities • Weddings • Rehearsal Dinners The Range • Business Meetings • Lodging at the Barton House • Historic Dining Room • Coffee Shop Fine Cuisine • Stagecoach Club 101 N. Main • Salado For Reservations please call 800-732-8994 or 254-947-5111 254.947.3828 www.therangerestaurant.com Lunch: Dinner Tues-Sat 5 p.m-Close February 8, 2007 salado Village Voice, Page 9B Hoffman to lead watercolor course Joan Hoffman will lead since 1981, Hoffman is a three-day watercolor a charter member of the class at the Salado Village Salado Village Artists. Artists Building Feb. 21- She has taken years of Cowboys Bar-B-Q 23. instruction from well- Exit 285 • 1300 Robertson RD Hoffman has a great known watercolor teach- deal of expertise in color ers from throughout the mixing and glazing, and , and knows Slow Cooking. . . has been a popular in- how to make the beginner structor for the Salado and intermediate student Village Artists for several understand the intricacies Fast Service years. of painting in watercolor. Her them for this series Limited to 15 people, Brisket • Sausage • Turkey of classes will be “Still the class will run 9 a.m.-4 Ham • Chicken • Pork Tenderloin Lifes from Life.” Working p.m. each day. Call Hoff- Pork Ribs • Veggies... at their own pace, students man at 947-0073 for a list Catering, Take Out or Dine In will receive a lesson on of supplies, or come by drawing techniques and the Village Artists Build- 254-947-5700 composition. Hoffman ing on Feb. 6 or 13. The Joan Hoffman will also instruct the class Village Artists Building is in ways to paint glass and located on the grounds of paint white in watercolor the Salado Civic Center. will be available for pur- istering call Kathleen Le- Please join us this weekend using washes. Lunch will be served chase. tourneau at 947-0348, or Spanakopitas A resident of Salado all three days and paper For information on reg- Hoffman at 947-0073, af- * ter 3 p.m. The course will Zucchini & Pancetta Salad cost $165 with a discount * Grilled Beef Tenderloin for members. CTAM plays host to 47th Fillet w/ Shrimp * Rigatoni w/Vodka Sauce * writers roundtable March 24 Vegetable Mélange Make plans now for The Central Texas Area Cluck actually went up the American Quarter Horse * your next celebration Museum will hold its Chisholm Trail.” Association’s Best Remu- White Chocolate Cheesecake w/ Menus at Cathy’s Raspberry Sauce 47th Readers and Writ- Much to her husband’s da Award. Salado www.inncreek.com ers Roundtable on March chagrin, Hattie and her Also, team calf roper Texas 15 Beautifully Furnished Victorian Guest Rooms 24, spotlighting not only three children made the Phil Livingston will talk Elegant Location on Salado Creek BOARDWALK CAFE Candlelight Dining Friday & Saturday evenings the famed coed of Texas trip on the 1871 cattle drive about his book, War Weddings & Receptions • Business Retreats Women of the Cattle to Abilene, KS, while ex- Horse, Mounting the 254/947-8162 Trails, edited by Sara R. pecting the couple’s fourth Cavalry with America’s Old Town Salado Massey, but also six other child. She is known as the Finest Horses. It studies Texas authors. first woman to ride the the preservation of im- Charbroiled Massey, retiring from Chisholm Trail. pressive equestrian blood- Hamburgers the Institute of Texas Cul- Next, Jim Jennings, a lines, which makes Amer- Homemade Soups tures, where she developed Texas A&M graduate with ican and Texas horses so and published a series of a lifelong love of ranching prized internationally. Homestyle Entrees books about Texas history, and horses, will present his Liz Carpenter, national Salad Bar ‘sured the net’ to find an Best Remudas, the story celebrity and Texas favor- art school in France. Off of ranches and the quality ite, will lead the Round- she went, leaving Aust- of their remudas. Remu- table and speak about her well - near Corpus Christi das are the horses which book, Presidential Hu- - and she has not stopped the wagon boss chooses mor. Glenn Dromgoole, 254.947.5554 painting or traveling ever to work with on the ranch Tim McKenzie and S.E. We Cater! 877.947.5554 since. each day. Wolf, MD, may be among Open for Lunch: Center Circle, Salado Massey includes Wil- Jennings will feature the other authors. The an- 11-3 M-F 11-4 Sat www.inncreek.com • Fodor’s Best B&B Stay liamson County pioneer the Cogdell Ranch in Sny- nual Readers and Writers Harriett L. “Hattie” Cluck, der, and the Tule Ranch Roundtable will convene a member of the first class in Tulia, both owned by 1:30 p.m. at the Central of 1860 at Salado College, the Cogdell family, well Texas Area Museum Au- as one of 16, 19th century known for their cutting ditorium at 423 S. Main trail driving women in her horses and ranch horses. Street. Reservations are book. Cluck’s biographer, Tule Ranch was honored $5. Call 947-5232 to re- Bill Stein, writes, “Hattie in 2006, winning the serve a place.

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Serving Salado405 N. Main St. since 1996 Salado, TX (254)368.1928 Page 12B salado Village Voice, February 8, 2007 What’s all this fascination with ice? One of the most enjoy- artisans from Harbin, Minus Five Degrees. For Tokyo. Beverly Hills and able times I had over the China were called in to by $30, you can head inside Las Vegas both have what holidays was when our spend 34 days creating the the bar, which is made of they call Vodka Freezers family went to see the ice wagons, horses and man- ice and drink vodka from and Manhattan has a long sculptures at the Gaylord ger scenes from two mil- Tumbleweed glasses also made of ice bar made of ice. in Grapevine. lion pounds of ice. and sit on ice chairs and Quebec City has an ice A 14,000 square feet We were given parkas Smith place your glass on ice hotel (or Hotel de Glace, freezer was created to to wear during the time we tables and admire the ice as it’s called in French). experienced. Five thou- keep temperature around were viewing the unique Three different types of sculptures. Everything is made of sand ice blocks were hand 19 degrees so the bigger exhibit. ice were used: clear, glass- Patrons are only al- snow or ice, including the carved and transformed than life-size sculptures There was even an ice like crystal ice, white ice lowed to stay for 30 min- walls and roof. Transpar- into a winter wonderland. wouldn’t melt. Forty ice slide that most of the guests that looked like compact- utes. They wear timers to ent crystal columns and ed snow and colored ice let them know when their soaring archways don’t which was dyed brilliant half-hour is up. Even the take away the fact that a Florals colors. One thousand four bar staff only works in night there is an experi- hundred lead lights frozen rotating one-hour shifts. ment in sub-freezing sur- Western Decor within the ice created a One person who emerged vival. If you feel chilled, Christy’s dazzling display. We were from the bar said you you can soak in the hot tub Metal Decor all amazed. The hot choc- wouldn’t go to Minus Five before climbing into your Home olate and cookies we had for a night out. You should sleeping bag. There is a permanent structure with Furnishings after turning in our parkas treat it like a ride on a of were warm and welcome. roller coaster, something central heat, bathrooms Handcrafted Jewelry It just occurred to me that only lasts a short time and a fireplace. that there’s a lot of ice but is very memorable. The hotel has been there stuff going on. When we What’s cooler than being six winters. For the past Shyenne’s of Salado Salado five years it has been fro- Ladies Boutique were in Queenstown, New cool? 110 Royal Street, Salado Zealand one evening in I thought this might be zen in place in the Station December (summer over a one-of-a-kind thing, but I touristique Duchesnay, a Sunday-Friday: 10-5 Christy Arner there), I noticed a room found out there are several forest reserve 30 minutes full of people wearing fur- ice bars around the world. west of Quebec. It has 34 Saturday: 10-6 lined parkas, boots and Sydney and Auckland rooms and can accommo- gloves. both have Minus Fives, date 84 guests. Nobody 254-947-9215 Main at N. Pace Park They were preparing to so do Paris, London and stays a second night. P.O. 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The McLane be able to host such a dis- in public life, Mrs. Bush Lecture brings nationally tinguished guest as Mrs. volunteered in and sup- recognized speakers to Barbara Bush especially ported hundreds of charity the university to promote after just having her hus- and humanitarian causes. awareness and informa- band, Former President Today, she continues her tion about issues concern- George Bush, speak last support of the Mayo Clin- ing business. It is spon- year,” said University ic Foundation and Ronald sored by Temple resident President Jerry G. Baw- McDonald Houses. In ad- and Houston Astros owner com. “We are grateful to dition, she and President Bush serve as co-chairs of a group called C-Change, an organization that repre- VALENTINE’SCelebrate theDAY loveIS FEBRUARY in your 14THlife sents more than 150 indi- Let us help you find that perfect gift! viduals and groups whose common goal is to fight cancer. 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ANNA LOU RANEY MIKE BOWLES Broker/Realtor Realtor 254-913-1215 254-913-0469

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE MLS Temple/Belton Board of Realtors Greater Dallas Association of Realtors

Choice Commercial Prop- erty in the heart of Sala- do’s historic district. Three buildings with net rentable space of 5,592 square feet. The site is .63 acres at the corner of Thomas Arnold and Church Street. Easy 4-bedroom split access to I-35 and Salado’s Exceptional 4 bedroom 3.5 baths floorplan with great location, open Main Street. $575,000. on 2 gorgeous tree-filled acres. living/dining, breakfast room, large Living with picture windows over- laundry with sink, all on over 1/2 looking huge deck out back for en- acre with bonus sunroom. Great tertaining, large kitchen w/granite, home to start the new year in. tons of woodwork. $345,000. $234,400. Call Suzanne 254-721-3605 Call Suzanne @ 254-721-3605

Come build your home in the country. Salado 25-40 acres planted in coastal, hardwood trees, wonderful homesite. $3,800 per acre. 5055 Elm Grove Rd. 3310 Meadow Oaks, Temple Great buy, price reduced! Beau- Meticulously renovated, this home 13.25 acres and 96 Doublewide Mo- offers an open floor plan with tiful 30.03 acre Belton property bile, Unrestricted, Salado Schools, french doors leading to back patio that borders the Lampasas River. ,3 nice size bedrooms ,2 full baths, Water and Electric for 2nd Mobile and Huge hybrid and native pecan living room that opens to study/den water, septic and electric for a third. or trees. Well-maintained home with Large lots with views available in area and a 2 car garage. Beautiful large living room, dining room Highland Estates near Belton schools and live in DW and build your own home. kitchen with silestone countertops, just 5 minutes from the lake with hardwoods, den, 4 bedrooms new cabinets ,tile floors and unique Nice homes in area. Possible owner Call Cindy at 254-760-2387. and 3.5 bathrooms. Amenities in- lighting. Updated to today’s living finance. $164,500. Call Peggy clude greenhouse, hay barn, equip style. $130,000. shed, 6 traps and decks. Must see! $595,000.

Peggy Bush - Owner/Agent 254-624-4070 Suzanne Payne - Owner/Agent 254-721-3605 SOLD Cindy Humphries -Agent 254-760-2387

2014 Old Mill Road 515 Indian Trail Fabulous lot with many trees and a Gorgeous stone home, landscaped bluff overlooking Salado Creek. The with two-tiered pond in backyard. lot abuts the golf course, Mill Creek Large rooms throughout. Two great One, hole one, across from the Mill rooms, two fireplaces, plus separate Creek Golf Course Pro Shop. Bring formals, library. Four bedrooms and your creative ideas for this unusual unbelievable storage. Approximate- building site. $29,000. ly 5,000 sq. ft. $499,000.

Mill Creek Homesites YOU DO NOT ALWAYS HAVE TO PAY 6% OR 7% TO SELL Premier Half-Acre Lots in restricted Mill Creek Golf YOUR HOME! OUR FEES ARE TRULY NEGOTIABLE. CALL Course subdivision. Underground utilities, ready for BEFORE YOU LIST YOUR HOME AND WE WILL PROVIDE A homes with only 2,000 sq. ft minimum. FREE MARKET ANALYSIS AND SHOW YOU HOW YOU CAN SAVE THOUSANDS WHEN YOU SELL. deck, screened porch off Page 4C, salado Village Voice, February 8, 2007 Waitstaff needed. Apply New homes, Williamson Salado doublewide, 3 in person at Johnny’s Co. Payments $650.00 BR, 2 BA, 2 living, 2 dining, MBR, completely sprinkled. Visit www.saladovillagevoice.com Barbecue at 301 Thomas $100.00 Move/in Ceiling large deck, storage shed, Located on quiet cul-d-sac Arnold 947-4663 fans, All appliance(not mo- fenced yard, 1/2 acre lot. overlooking Mill Creek golf 10/5tfnb bile homes) Appointments $59,000 254-913-7102 course. Many more ex- (512) 799-6797 agent 2/1-22p tras. For info and showing Roy T’s Bakery 2/8b call George Dentry - Pru- immediately hiring bakers, dential Synergy Realtors cashiers, baristas. Apply New home, Jarrell, $630 For sale by owner - @ 254-718-6447. in person at 100 N. month. Fenced, free re- Bartlett, older house nice 11/23tfnb Church Salado or call frigerator, washer, dryer large lot. $38,000. Ready 254-947-7181 and $100 move-in. James to move in. Call Victor for 14 acre restricted homesites, all woods, deer, 8/24tfnb 512-789-7494 appt. 512-818-3822 One acre golf lot with secluded, Milam-Bell county line. 2/1-22p For Sale by Owner - 2400 sq ft. custom home. 18.5 acres, Davilla, 3 BR Larry Lilly Home. Every Now Hiring. Tues-Friday Bartlett, 100 year old Private, wooded, can be amenity, shop, beautiful trees. $389,000 9:30-2:30 Old Mill Pizza house, 2 story, 12 ft. ceil- divided $325,000 512- 20 acres on Blackberry Rd., across from Mill 947-0700 Jarrell, $630 month. New ings, hardwood floors. 554-4987 Creek Golf Course, near Salado. home. 4 plans, to choose Very Sound. Corner lot. 11/2tfnb 25 acres on FM 2115, South of Salado, Seasonal tfnb creek, community water available from Free refrigerator, $79,000. Call Victor for 40 acres on FM 487 east of Bartlett, some Homes For Sale washer, dryer, James 789- appt. 512-818-3822 woods, good frontage, water available, will 7494 agent. For sale by owner - New Elegant Estate divide. 2/1-22p Bartlett 2 nice large lots. 4/3/3+ on 3 tree-covered 53 acres on I35 in Belton, all utilities, excellent Water, sewer, electric- acres. Inviting entrance, location, good road frontage ity and gas. $17,500 and high ceilings, crown mold- 64 acres, NE loop 363 Temple, woods, creek, Belton Glass $19,500 Call Victor 512- ing, beautiful kitchen with owner finance, very scenic and well located, • Table and Desktops 818-3822 stainless steel appliances $3,950 per acre • Bath Enclosures Will sell all above, ap- and granite counter tops, 71.84 acres, Hwy 95 Academy, with mature • Mirrors proximately 1 plus acre for large fireplace, 3+ car pecan trees, seasonal creek. Nice homesite and • Replacement Windows garage and much more. excellent development potential. $ $149,000 or reasonable of- • Auto-Truck Glass 139 fer Call Victor at 512-818- $399,000. Call First Texas 75 acres south of Salado, good road frontage, • We work with Contractors lovely views 3822 Brokerage 947-5577 0202F 94 acres all coastal grass, good fences, pond, 939-1301 Est. 12/21tfnb Academy schools. $2,495 ac. 617 Waco Road • Belton, TX 1974 105 acres, excellent location, ponds, water meter, beautiful terrain, near Salado. Gorgeous executive Classifieds 130 acres between Holland-Salado, coastal Jody’s Tree 3300+ sq ft custom grass, pond, road two sides, well priced. home in Mill Creek. This continue 151 acres, great view, some trees, south of stunner has it all: 4 BR, 3.5 Salado, two sides road frontage. Service 215 acres on I35 near Salado, road three sides, Maintains the safety and beauty of Ba, 3+ Car garage. Cen- on Page 5C your majestic trees with proper tral vac, intercom system, good elevation, excellent location, unlimited pos- pruning techniques using sibilites. sterilized blades. 2 heat/air systems, pool, Paul @ (254) 721-8778 254-773-2174 Bill @ (254) 947-5050 cell: 254-624-8470 Over 15 Years Estate Auction www.C21bb.com [email protected] Experience NO buyer’s premium.

W. J. Martone 2/10/07 6 p.m. CBS Construction 512-746-2172 Double J Johnnie R. Martone 346 Main - Rosebud, TX Septic tanks 512-635-4064 Preview Friday 6 - 8 p.m. Tree No Job too Small House pads Free estimates and 2 hours prior to sale Service Slave face jug circa 1870, Driveways LOT CLEARING ACREAGE MOWING 1820’s 4 poster bed, Lot clearing CHIPPING/MULCHING TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL Tiffany Studios Zodiac desk set, LICENSED SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION Rock Breaking TRACTOR WORK 24 HR EMERGENCY CALL Original artwork, Store displays, Top Soil Collectables, Glassware, much more Public welcome Chet Sutton, owner-operator J. Bartosh 13414 Info & Pictures at: 254 718-1752 Cell www.aaauction.net • Climate Control • Wide Driveways • 5x10 - 10x30 • Well Lighted • 24 Hour Code Entry KILLEEN • Camera Surveillance PROPANE 939-6640 Doctor Don’s & HARDWARE, INC. 580 W. Loop 121 Belton, TX 76513 Fertilization

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2002 SULPHUR WELLS 4490 FM 2484 10301 BLACKBERRY 902 MILL CREEK DRIVE 2099 AUCTION BARN 1808 SOUTHVIEW

New Listing! The NEW LISTING! This LIVE PEACEFULLY New Listing! New HORSE PROPERTY. 3,152 SF HOME with Mill Creek logo tree house. 2006, home is handicapped on this 17.87 acres on construction near Stillhouse 4/3 with barn, storage 5 BRS, 3 BAs on 1.35 A fantastic huge live oak in accessible. 1.16 acres with Lake. Custom cabinetry Salado Creek. Texas style and arena nestled on wooded acres. Excel- the front yard of this 3/2/2 a wonderful hilltop view with upgraded hardware and 3,000 SF home is solar 30 acres with scattered lent location near Sul- with large deck in the wood- from most rooms. Beaded fixtures. Blinds, insulated powered. Abundant fruit phur Wells. Corner Ja- ed back yard. European style board accents and columns, garage door, nice covered oaks. Pool, hot tub and guest bath, large master bath, trees, Flowers and gar- cuzzi tub, formals and both baths have garden tubs, patio with ceiling fan, stone pipe fencing. $924,000 vaulted ceilings. $219,800 dens with greenhouse, family room. $295,800. one bath has a handicapped fireplace. Builder will in- deer fence and two deep equipped shower. Appraisal stall fence and hydromulch wells. You will be in- on file. $184,800 the front yard. $174,800. spired! $1,150,000. 1401 BISHOP CIRCLE LAND & INVESTMENTS Twenty 10X20 Storage Units, $98,800. 10.7 ACRES corner of FM 2843 Rita Oden and Cedar Valley, $126,800. THE Salado Specialist 0.93 Acre Commercial lot on Cen- 254-718-7956 ter Circle, $76,800. New Listing! Only Mill Creek lot, great buy at 2 years old, this home is $24,800. within walking distance to the golf course and 0.76 Golf Course lot, only $49,800. swimming pool. Country Dorothy Collier Wooded Golf Course lot $74,800 kitchen, garden tub, wrap THE Country Specialist 301 N. Main Street around porch, water soft- (254) 415-5592 ener, fireplace. $169,800

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New Listing! Are FRESHLY PAINTED TEXAS-STYLE HOME New Listing! Quiet YOU Will love UPDATED with new you ready for a redecorat- and looking good! Real on 2.05 heavily-wooded cul-de-sac location with coming hoME TO texture and paint! ing project? A nice home two year old brick home. Old Chicago brick, of- hilltop acres. Elegant 50 acres with 2,500 SF Walk to the golf course on a wooded lot in Mill Pretty windows and large fice/studio, updated appli- entry-way, formals and home. Porch overlooks from this easy living Creek in need of updat- family room. 2.29 Acre ances, granite countertops, a huge family room. Ap- stocked fishing lake. townhome. 3 BR/3 ing. 3/2/2 with golf cart lot with 3/2/2 with cov- large live oaks, decks. ered back porch. Fam- Woods, pasture, AND BA, office, sunroom garage and workshop. praised at $375,000, only $272,800. ily room open to the din- a golf practice area! and flexroom. 2,522 Great price at $175,800 $340,800. ing and kitchen. $237,800 $539,800. SF for only $144,800. Page 6C, salado Village Voice, February 8, 2007 Golf Course Living in Brokerage at 254-947- Land for Sale______2.67 acre lot in Salado, Mill Creek! 4/2.5/2 home 5577 Land for Sale I-35 Salado with water line, great sub- For All Your Mortgage Needs has granite counter tops, tfnf 5.1 acres and 4.0 acres division $65,000 512-819- MapleLeaf Funding hardwood floors and high Wonderful home in see at www.forsalesalado. 9432 or 254-624-1776 affiliate of Alethes Mortgage Bank ceilings. This is a must-see Salado ISD. 4 BR, 2 com 1/18tfnb home. $269,900. Call First BA, white rock with 2/8-3/1b Texas Brokerage at 254- Conventional metal roof and cedar 947-5577 .71 acre on Main Street, lassifieds A.R.M. We are here to help: trim/front porch. C 254-947-9432 tfnf Salado. 100 ft. frontage FHA Rock fireplace, granite www.mapleleaffunding.com 3/2.5/2 - Beautiful Tradi- existing septic and well. continue on Refinancing countertops. jetted tub 417 N. Main St, #204 Excellent location. 254- Merle Stalcup tional Home in Salado. in master, carpet and tile page 7C Mortgage Banker Salado, Texas 76571 Hardwood Floors, High 947-3322 floors. Great access to Ceilings, Granite Coun- 2/8tfnb Moffatt & Daughters ter tops, Large Kitchen, I-35. $226,900. Century and much more! Priced at 21 Bill Bartlett 947-5050 Plumbing Co. $344,900. Call First Texas Service • Repair • Remodeling

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254 289-5986 (local)

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• Desirable Hidden Springs • Salado ISD Gidley Construction • Secluded cul-de-sac • 4.13 acres • Over 100 trees “We do all types of construction” This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home features new Trim • Add-Ons • Remodels • Texas Ranch Beauty • Approx. 2678sq.ft. paint, large living area, screened-in back Free Estimates • 3 bedrooms • 2 1⁄2 bath porch and large fenced backyard. Ready for • Oversized 2 car garage move in. Offered at $169,500. Serving The Entire • Texas sized Master Suite Bell County Area • Upstairs Bonus Room • 24’x 45’ insulated steel shop building 254 760-9350 • Security & Sprinkler Systems J & N Painting & House Leveling $349,000 per appraisal By Owner (254) 947-0198 Professional work, guaranteed! • Interior & Exterior Painting • Also Level Mobile Homes • Tape & Float Texture TWO WOODED ACRES & WORKSHOP: • Carpenter Work THE LOFTS Texas Style white stone, 4BR, 3BA, 2 living • Free Estimates of areas in Salado. Enjoy the peace & quite and (254) 947-0455 beauty of the butterfly garden. Security system, Cell (254) 493-8285 arriage lace water softener system, covered patio & fenced Round Rock (512) 567-3370 backyard. Large utility room, sink & freezer C P space. $239,900. For more information, please call: Yount Sewer & Drain The LOFTS of Carriage Place, can be your NEW address in the “heart of Septic Service, L.C. historic Salado.” The Post Office, Civic JOAN WRIGHT Center, Public Library, restaurants, churches, Septic tank grocery store and Salado’s quaint shops are REALTOR & grease trap ONLY steps away from the LOFTS!!! 254-760-2746 Two bedrooms, two baths, spacious walk-in [email protected] pumping closets, skylights in kitchens and living areas, fully equipped kitchens and elevator 254 947-5036 Joan Mikeska Realty entry to the LOFTS!!! 1915 W. Ave. M Call Properties By Larry Sands, 947-5580 Temple, TX 76504 for LEASING information. clawson disposal service offers great garbage service CLASSIFIED AD FORM at a competitive price. Container & curbside recycling also available. Classified ads cost $5 for the first 15 words and 20 cents for each word that follows. 512-746-2000 Classifieds running 1 time are prepaid, monthly billing can be arranged forlong term publication

Red & White Greenery Name:______1-800-930-4707 Address:______For all your landscape needs Commercial or Residential City:______State:______• Complete lawn maintenance Zip:______Phone:______• Tree trimming & Removal • Plant and planter bed maintenance Ad:______• Stump removal ______•Acreage Mowing • Landscape Design & Installation ______Fully Insured ______Free Estimates master bedroom is very No smokers or inside pets. Salado Creek Front Relax in shaded fenced February 8, 2007, salado Village Voice, Page 7C 3+Acres. Beautifully large with lots of storage. backyard. 3BR/2.5 $975/mo $500 deposit. cleared parcel in the Washer/dryer is furnished. BA town house in Mill Horses okay. Richard agent peaceful, upscale com- $1,000 mo. SD. required. Creek. Just minutes from 512-848-9576 munity of Hidden Springs: Call Village Realty 947- playing golf. 2 Car garage. 01/04-2/1b Paved streets, large par- 0342 Fireplace. No smokers or Legal Notice cels, lovely homes and a 2/1/07 tfnb cats. Small dog will be Salado warehouse space Application has been made with the Texas Alco- community park on Salado considered. $1200/mo; for rent Secure 22x40’ with holic Beverage Commission for a Mixed Beverage Creek with tennis!! Priced No Yard Maintenance on $1200/SD Village Realty tall ceiling, sturdy shelving Permit with Food and Beverage Certificate, by Cu- to sell-build your dream this 1 bd, 1ba, furnished 947-0342 and two 8’doors $240 mo. linary Investment Associates, llc; DBA The Range home! Easy commute to Mill Creek townhouse! 0118tfnb 947-5502 or 721-1807 at the Barton House, to be located at 101 North Main Street, Salado, Bell County, Texas. Officers Austin: West on FM 2843 Water paid , $700 mo. 12/7tfnb and $700 SD. Call Village of said Limited Liability Corporation are Bobby off I-35 about 4.5 miles. Charming country stone Lewis Shull, President; Kathryn Shull Hermann, Realty 254-947-0342. Must sell - Great land with home on 5 acres, 3-2 Secretary and Jennie Milroy Shull, Treasurer. Great neighbors! Lot 71 on 1/25/07tfn with garage, super clean, Creekview Dr. Call owner for details: (936)597-5284, (936)203-2766.

The Overlook - wooded INVITATION FOR BID PROPOSALS estate sized lots with hill SALADO HIGH SCHOOL top golf course views. Cen- tury 21 Bill Bartlett 254- Baird/Williams Construction, LTD has been hired by Salado ISD as the Construc- 947-5050 tion Manager for construction of a New High School in Salado, Texas.

Commercial Rental We will be accepting bid proposals for all phases of the work.

Baird/Williams Construction is an equal opportunity employer seeking local par- Office or Retail space. ticipation and proposals from historically underutilized businesses including mi- $450/month. Rita nority and women owned and other disadvantaged businesses . Oden, Salado Realty Pertinent information concerning this project is as follows: 254.947.9700. 2/8tfnb - Approximate 90,000 SF new construction including classrooms, offices, kitchen, cafeteria, stage, library, band hall, gymnasium, and athletic facilities. For Rent Storage building in downtown Salado. - Bid Date; Wednesday, March 7, 2007. Bids are due in the office of Baird/Williams Approx. 850 SF. ft. Call Construction by no later than 2:00 PM. Bids will be accepted by either fax or by 254-947-5577 First Texas mail as follows: Brokerage Gold Team 101206tfnb Baird/Williams Construction, Ltd P.O. Box 917 Old Church Place (office Space) Two Temple, Texas 76503 private offices with full bath and large reception/ 254-773-3499 phone secretary area. Wonderful kitchenette area. 1000 sq.. 254-773-3548 fax ft. $800 mo. Call Properties by Larry Sands at 254- 947-4011 Contact - Marcus Schneider (project manager) 913-5467 for showing and 254 541-7448 For information concerning plan availability contact more information Baird/Williams Construction 6/29tfnb Call Larry Dolly for a confidential interview For Rent or Lease_ Custom Countertops 2500 SF Townhome Natural Granite, Silestone, 3/3/1 with office and Real Estate sunroom. $1,200/month. Zodiac, Corian and more! Rita Oden, Salado Realty 254.947.9700. Consulting Have questions or problems regarding real estate? Free Estimates! 2/8tfnf 254.947.8349 3 BR 2 Ba Salado home 8398 South, IH 35 for lease $1,000/mo Village Realty 947-0342 H H H H H H 2/8tfnb H H

Old Country home 2 BR LONE STAR GRADING 2 BA large kitchen, living and dining area plus H & MATERIALS H bonus room. Window a/ c, Water paid. 1900 sq ft plus. $900 mo plus deposit. COMMERCIAL H RESIDENTIAL 947-5661 or 254-421-3452 INDUSTRIAL 2/8p Bill Bartlett EXCAVATION • GRADING • SITE PREPARATION For rent - clean, 2 BR, 2 This experience may be of help to you YARDS • LOT CLEARING • PADS • ROADS BA duplex $600 760-4440 DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS 2/1 tfnb • State Certified Real Estate Appraiser • Accredited Land Consultant ALL TYPES DIRT WORK • MATERIALS & HAULING Unique home on Church • Subdivision Developer Street, Lots of trees! • Residential Home Builder ***FREE ESTIMATES*** The front of the home • Graduate Real Estate Institute faces Main Street and the • 30 years real estate brokerage (254) 947-0149 or (254) 933-7900 H footbridge. 3 BR 2 BA with HH H H H H H H H large living and loft. The Salado 254/947-5050 Page 8C, salado Village Voice, February 8, 2007

Call us today at Visit us on the web at Come by our office 254-947-5577 www.eFirstTexas.com 80 S. Main Salado RESIDENTIAL • FARMS & RANCHES • COMMERCIAL Lots Beautiful treed lot in Mill Creek on South Ridge Virtual Tour Road. $49,900 Virtual Tour! Beautiful mobile home in the country, excellent location, lived in one week, brand new condition, on .709 acre. Double carport with attached stor- age shed, 15 X 30 enclosed shop. Convenient to Taylor, Georgetown, Austin, minutes from Granger Lake. $87,500 Lot overlooking Salado Creek. Behind Club House in Mill Creek $50,000 reduced to $29,000 Beautiful David Foust Custom Home Spectacular Texas ranch-style home high- under construction in Hidden Springs. Lots Unbelievable Kitchen! Stainless steel Indian Trail at Blaylock, large corner lot. 90x188 lighted by its extravagant wood craftsman- $40,000 of extras included in this home. 4 BR/3.5 propane cooktop, custom cabinets and ship. Granite counters and exposed beams Lot 231 and 232 Hidden Springs. Over 8 gor- BA/2 liv/2 din. Home includes $18,000 granite countertops. All on over 2 tree- covered acres. $269,900. make this 4 BR/3.5BA/2GA a must-see! geous tree covered acres with Willingham creek landscaping allowance. $485,000. $489,900. frontage. $200,000. Under 10 Acres 5 lots on Sam Neil Lane, three 5-acre lots, two 1.2 acre lots. Priced from $26,500 to $59,900. River track south side of Lampasas River between Virtual Tour! Virtual Tour! Belton and Salado. 1.9 acre $53,900. 6.11 acres in Bartlett, Pecan Valley Mobil Home Addition. $89,000. 10 to 100 Acres Over 30 acres in Bartlett. Good development property, well located with frontage on Bell Street and Harold Clark road. $106,170 Nearly 50 acres on Hwy 95 and CR 355. Excellent Absolutely beautiful traditional home in Updated Spanish Hacienda.Features Family sized 4 bedroom 2 ½ bath home. location for development. Level to rolling highly Mill Creek. Extra large bedrooms, 2 fire- include central vac and intercom systems, Home includes 3 living areas with both productive Black land. $174,300 places, sun room, game room, large cov- hardwood floors, spacious master suite, formal and informal dining. Nearly 4000 sq 33.2 acres Great Home site. Southeast of Salado wood beams, stone pillars, granite coun- ft. Priced at $299,900 ered porches and patios, etc. Priced at on FM 2115. $182,600 $297,500. Call for more info. ters, indoor, outdoor fireplaces. $539,900. Beautiful 40 acre Hill Country Ranch with road frontage, live oak, cedar, artesian spring, barn, cabin, elevation, building sites, and wildlife. On FM 2843. $316,000 62 rolling acres. Beautiful home site with out- standing view. Large oaks on property. Perfect Virtual Tour! Virtual Tour! for a horse farm. Just west of Salado off of 2843. Entrance to property is through Eagle Rock. SOLD $500,000 50 acre tracts. Beautiful Hill Country ranch land. The perfect weekend retreat or horse operation. $233,820 and $275,000. 55.38 acres, productive Blackland adjoining resi- dential area on NW side of Bartlett. $193,830. 44 acres off of Firefly Road between Salado and New Austin Stone Home located just west Open and spacious! Great location in Mill Florence. Great Trees. Will Divide. $5,000/acre. Beautiful home on over 40 acres with Creek. Features marble and pergo flooring, of Salado in Salado school district. This 3 horse barn. Gorgeous in ground swimming nice master suite, fenced backyard with BR/2BA/2GA is convenient to Harker Heights and Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Energy Star rat- pool with rock waterfall. Covered patio with Over 100 Acres covered patio. 3 BR/2BA/2GA Priced at outdoor rock fireplace. $649,900. 147 acres east of Academy on Reeds Lake Road. $174,900. ing! Priced at $199,900. Beautiful rolling hill country with outstanding coastal. Property has draw running through middle with 3 small tanks with excellent oppor- tunity to enlarge. Possible gravel reserve as well. $3,450 per acre. Beautiful Hill Country land with live creek, Arte- Virtual Tour Virtual Tour! sian spring, two stock tanks, elevation with beau- tiful views and building sites. Caves, rock quarry, possible owner financing, on paved road with easy access to surrounding cities. 102 acres on FM 2843. $765,000. Commercial 30 acres fronting IH 35, 1 mile south of Stage- Outstanding view from this one of a coach Inn. kind Texas Design Estate. Stainless Steel Granite Countertops and open floor plan 62 Acres: Beautiful homesite with out- Jackson’s Smokehouse Restaurant, building land Kitchen Aid Appliances, Granite Counters make this new Texas ranch style a must see. standing view. Large live oaks on part of and equipment, excellent location. Great busi- Throughout, & Much More!!! 5BR/3.5BA This 3 BR/2BA/2GA is minutes away Hark- property. Perfect for a horse farm. Just ness opportunity. Holland. $58,000. $399,900. er Heights and Stillhouse Lake, but still in west of Salado off of FM 2843. Property Granger Hair Salon (3 chairs with equipment), Salado ISD. Energy Star rating. $209,900. joins Eagle Rock Ranch. $500,000. includes adjoining 2/1 apartment, $109,500.

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