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Bell County Burn Ban has been lifted Salado illageillage oiceoice VOL. XXXV, NUMBER 23VV THUrsDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 254/947-5321 FAX 254/947-9479VV WWW.SALADOVILLAGEVOICE.COM 50¢ The Lovers finds new home... on The Range BY TIM FLEISCHER Village government, Petter EDITOR-IN-CHIEF laid out the responsibilities for the municipality should The Lovers will travel it want to pursue taking a bit before settling into over Main Street. That re- a new home on private sponsibility would include property on Main St. next taking ownership of the month. Main Street bridge over Texas Department of Salado Creek. Transportation interim Village leaders balked district engineer Andy at the potential costs of Petter informed Village maintaining the bridge of Salado leaders that they over Salado Creek. would have to remove Part of the agreement, the statue from the state however, for the continued right-of-way just north of ownership of Main Street the walking bridge over by TxDOT is that the vil- Campbell Branch on Main lage remove The Lov- Street. ers from the right-of-way Salado aldermen voted within an agreed-upon Dairy Queen knocked down unanimously Sept. 20 to time frame. After four decades in Salado, the Dairy Queen was torn down by crews this week to clear the path for the expansion reject a proposal to take The Village has no own- of I-35 through Salado. Most of the buildings on the west side of interstate have been demolished to make room for over ownership, including ership stake in The Lovers the addition. Texas Department of Transportation is expected to begin demolition of the bridge overpass for Thomas maintenance and control, by Salado native and artist Arnold Rd. in November to allow for construction of a new bridge this winter. Major road and lane closings are an- of Main Street, which is a Aaron Gist. The Village nounced on the Salado Village Voice Facebook page and website www.saladovillagevoice.com. The newspaper also state road (FM 2268). also has no control over posts emergency road conditions and traffic slowdowns on its social media and website, as well as alternate routes In a Sept. 10 letter to the SEE THE LOVErs, PAGE 12A whenever possible. (PHOTO BY ROYCE WIGGIN) Dolls debut to help Reel Elections Aware fight abuse Documentarian takes behind-scenes What does an exclusive a life. Each doll has a true doll collection have to do story of a child attached to look at campaigns and movies with a fine art gallery and them. The political season is a.m. at the Mayborn Stu- Standing: Politics, Texas prevention of child abuse/ Some of the local artists upon us, complete with dent Center on the UMHB Style;” a feature length neglect and family vio- have donated items for a the bombardment of com- campus. It is free and open PBS documentary about lence? raffle to be held that eve- peting video images and to the public. politics in Texas; “George The first “Aware Vic- ning. Tickets are available messages from the candi- Paul Stekler, PhD, is a Wallace: Settin’ the Woods tory Collection” will be from staff and board mem- dates. To help make sense prominent documentary on Fire;” “Last Stand at revealed 6 p.m. Sept. 27 at bers prior to the event and of it all, the Institute for maker who has focused his Little Big Horn” broad- Prellop’s Fine Art Gallery, then on the evening of the the Humanities at Salado talents and career on U.S. cast on the PBS series The 214 Creek Side in Salado. event. Larry Prellop has Handmade Victory Dolls and the University of Mary politics. His presentation American Experience; and The public is cordially in- donated a print, Lonnie will be unveiled in Salado 6 Hardin Baylor are offering will feature video clips “Louisiana Boys: Raised vited. Edwards has donated one p.m. Sept. 27. a timely lecture from an from his political docu- on Politics,” also broadcast The idea of the event of his chicken paintings, event. award-winning documen- mentaries and insights on PBS. coincides with the reveal- Helen Alexander has also “Prevention is some- tary maker and political into current political races, One of Stekler’s latest ing of the web gift store. donated an original paint- thing all of us can and expert, Dr. Paul Stekler. both locally and nationally. projects was “The Choice Available on the website ing. Strawberry Patch has should be involved in to His presentation, Reel One of his award-win- 2008,” a two-hour PBS will be books, crafts, our donated a gift basket and help stop family violence Elections: Politics on Film, ning works was a four-hour Frontline documentary Victory dolls for adoption Susan Marie’s has donated and child abuse,” said Har- will be a fascinating, be- PBS special about grass about the Obama-McCain or foster parenting. The a $500 gift card. Raffle riet H. Brodie, executive hind-the-scenes look at roots electoral politics en- presidential race. dolls were designed by tickets will be $10 each or director of AWARE Cen- elections and selling of titled, “Vote for Me: Poli- Pre-registration is not Francis Alvarado who will three for $25. Brookshire tral Texas. candidates. This close-up tics in America.” Among necessary for this free be at the event. Every doll Brothers has donated the Call 254-939-7582 for view of politics will be will his other award-winning event. has a story; every child has wine and cheese for the more information. be Thursday, Sept. 27, at 11 programs are: “Last Man Chamber tourney tomorrow IN SIDE Book your last-minute golf teams now for the Salado CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2B Chamber of Commerce golf tournament, which tees off at CLAssIFIEDS 1C 1 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Mill Creek Golf Club. A free wedge FIND US ON FACEBOOK FORUM 2A clinic by PGA Pro Terry Dill begins at 11 a.m. Entry fee for the Tournament is $85 per player. You can also sponsor a Ft. SHOPPING MAP 4B AND FOLLOW US ON TWIT- Hood soldier to play in the tournament for $85 per soldier. A TER AND TAKE PART IN SPORTS 6A Tex-Mex dinner catered by Stagecoach Inn is free for players ROOTED IN SALADO and sponsors after the tournament winds down. Call Nicole POLLS AND CONVErsATIONS SINCE 1979 Stairs at 254-947-5040 or email [email protected]. ABOUT SALADO! Page 2A, SALADO Village Voice, September 27 , 2012 FORUMFORUM An Open Exchange of Ideas On politics and promotion To the Editor: I was thrilled to see the article by Buck Files Your Voice on “Constitution Day” in Letters to the Editor the recent Salado Village and they wouldn’t vote phitheatre in Salado. Voice. I hope his words in- now for a party which Your leadership and spire more people to get a wants to redefine mar- professionalism are a copy of our Constitution, riage. My grandmoth- credit to yourself, to the read it and work to under- er loved children and Salado Village Voice and stand it and make sure it wouldn’t vote now for a Salado: Jewel, to Salado is followed to the letter. I party which sanctions the Legends and to its cast, shall never forget the rig- murder of unborn babies. crew and sponsors. I am orous analysis of our Con- My grandparents worked swelled with pride! Your stitution which my high hard all of their lives and work symbolizes your hu- school civics teacher, Miss wouldn’t vote now for a manitarian concerns and Cleo Willingham, led us party which often rewards you willingness to con- twelfth-graders through - irresponsible behavior tribute your time and su- Susan Rice’s Dodge and that was a long time in individuals and com- perior talent to reach out “To see what is in front of one’s nose,” ago! In fact it was fifty- panies. Their families to others. George Orwell wrote, “needs a constant five years ago this year. immigrated legally from May God bless you, struggle.” Ambassador to the United However, I am remind- another country years ago Mr. Fleischer and may you Nations Susan Rice is losing the struggle Rich ed every time an election and studied hard to learn have continued success -- although, in fairness, it’s not clear how for a national office comes English and to become as Editor and Owner of hard she’s trying. Lowry up, that the Constitution American citizens. They Salado Village Voice. After the deadly attacks on our embas- has been amended, not by wouldn’t vote now for a Sincerely sies, Rice appeared on the Sunday TV a national vote or referen- party that condones and Howard L. Horton, shows in what was widely taken as an dum but evidently by gen- encourages illegal immi- Ph.D. audition for secretary of state in a second what we post on YouTube. She blamed eral consensus, what I call gration and gives taxpayer Actor (Sam Houston) Obama administration. She proved “a very hateful, very offensive video that “amending by ignoring.” dollars to support those Salado Legends herself willfully clueless and morally has offended many people around the Article VI, paragraph 3 who come here illegally. obtuse. In other words, perfectly suited world.” Note the euphemism. “Offended” of the Constitution says (in Every voter needs to Dear General Sam..... for the job. Based on this performance, is what you are when someone uses the part): “...but no religious read through the party err, Dr. Horton, she should start measuring the drapes on wrong dinner fork; “stark raving mad” is Test shall ever be required platforms and vote for the Thank you much for the State Department’s seventh floor.