Shopping Map of Salado on pages 4B-5B Salado illageillage oiceoice Vol. XXXV, Number 9V V thursday, June 21, 2012 254/947-5321 fax 254/947-9479 V V www.saladovillagevoice.com 50¢ Residents want better science on salamander By Tim Fleischer of the Salado Creek water- line the approach to the Editor-in-Chief shed and the water quality $60,000 year-long study and water quantity of the and to introduce the prin- As traffic on Highway habitat of the Salado sala- cipal scientists who will be 45 in Round Rock roared mander. gathering data in the com- overhead, Congressman Neither of these efforts ing months. John Carter announced are likely to impact the Meanwhile, the U.S. at a June 18 press confer- pending decision by the Fish and Wildlife Service ence his plans to attach an U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser- (FWS) is slated to an- amendment to the Interior vice to add the Salado sala- nounce whether the four and Environment Appro- mander as an Endangered species of salamanders in priations Bill that would species. Bell, Williamson and Tra- strip any funding “to ad- While Rep. Carter said vis counties will be listed vance or pursue adding any he will propose the House as endangered. The dead- of the population of blind bill amendment within a line for FWS to propose salamanders of Salado, week, the Appropriations those species for listing is Jollyville Plateau, George- bill has many hurdles to Sept. 30. The schedule for town or Austin, Texas, to pass. First, it has to get out listing the salamander spe- the list of endangered spe- of Appropriations com- cies is part of a settlement cies or as a threatened spe- mittee (with the amend- between USFWS and the cies under the Endangered ment in place) and to the Center for Biological Di- Species Act of 1973.” House floor. If it passes versity to force the USFWS A few yards behind the House, then the House to consider listing 756 spe- Congressman Carter was version and Senate version cies as endangered, giving a habitat of about 100 sala- will go to a joint commit- them federal protection. Of manders in a small spring tee where the differences those 756 species, 251 have not much bigger than the between the bills passed by been petitioned to be listed podium set up for Cart- the two legislative bodies as endangered, including er and local Williamson are hashed out for a bill to the four salamander spe- County officials to speak pass both houses. cies in the central Texas about the Georgetown sal- In other words, accord- area. amander. ing to Rep. Carter, “don’t Rep. Carter, along A few hours later, hold your breath.” with Texas Senators John Salado area landowners, Don’t hold your breath Cornyn and Kay Bailey citizens and local, county on a local effort to study Hutchison wrote a letter and state government offi- the Salado salamander and last month asking USFWS cials gathered at the Stage- its habitat to flesh out any regional director Benjamin coach Inn conference cen- local conservation efforts Tuggle to refrain from list- ter, just a few hundred feet to protect the salamander ing the salamander species from two of the six known and property rights any due to local conservation Red and black, venom lack Michael Foux from the Austin Reptile Shows off a Milk Snake, which has bands like sighting locations of the time soon either. efforts already in place. a venomous Coral Snake. However, he helped the kids gathered at the Salado Public Salado salamander. They Major stakeholders in “There are concerns that met to outline plans for a the Salado salamander Library on June 18 for the Summer Reading Program to remember the old saying, “red See Salamander, Page 6A year-long $60,000 study study met June 18 to out- and yellow kill a fellow, red and black venom lack.” (Photo by Royce Wiggin) End of an Era Dairy Queen will close to make room for I-35 By Tim Fleischer meal for families on the way from Bruce Tidwell in the other and for the last decade, Editor-in-Chief to or from Little League, a late 70s after a coaching Salado Dairy Queen has coffee klatch for oldtimers stint at Salado High School. been owned and operated When they turn out the who could fix all the world’s Coach and his brother by Coach Smith’s children lights on June 22, the Coach problems if they could just hired lots of teenagers from (Dezri Smith, Myrta Hodge Smith family will mark the put down the coffee, and of Salado, as well as Bartlett, and husband Claude, Kathy end of an era of more than course a first job. Jarrell and Holland. They Rutherford and husband three decades in Salado. “Coach trained so many served countless families, Wayne and Penny Curry and The local Dairy Queen kids,” daughter Penny Cur- including the kids of kids husband Ron) through the is a landmark in just about ry said. For well over two they once served and gave Coach Smith Family LLC. every small Texas town. In decades, Coach Smith and on-the-job training to as About a hundred folks Salado it has been more than his brother Charles were teenagers. converged on the Dairy (Photo by Stephanie Hood) that. A hangout for teenag- fixtures at the Salado Dairy Both men passed away Penny and Ron Curry. ers, a place to grab a quick Queen. Coach bought it within a short time of each See Dairy Queen, Page 12A IN SIde Aldermen meet June 21 Salado aldermen will meet 6 p.m. June 21 to consider Calendar of Events 2B approving a plat for the Mill Creek Courtyard Homes Sub- Subscribe Classifieds 1C division (following a public hearing), as well as possibly Forum 2A expending funds on an advertising proposal by local busi- Today Shopping Map 4B nesses. The board will also appoint a voting member of the Tourism Council and an alternate to the Council. Aplder- 254/947-5321 Rooted in Salado men will meet in workshop session at 4:30 p.m. June 21. Since 1979 Page 2A, salado Village Voice, June 21, 2012 Habitat for Salamanders FORUMFORUM and Texans An Open Exchange of Ideas By Congressman John Carter and is very elusive. USFWS is not cer- When Congress created the Endan- tain of whether it still exists. It has been gered Species Act (ESA) in 1973, it was found in the springs that feed Salado with noble goals in mind. We wanted Creek in Bell County. USFWS searched to save and restore our populations of for the salamander from 1991-98 and eagles, bison, and other species that were found none, while Texas Parks and Wild- in danger of extinction. life researchers found just one in weekly The Act has been enormously effec- searches over the past three years. tive. Many of the originally targeted The result of USFWS listing these sal- populations have increased so dramati- amanders as endangered species could be cally that they have now been removed economically devastating, especially in from the endangered species list, includ- Williamson and Bell County, which have ing the Bald Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, prospered through much of this recession Grizzly Bear, and others. due to our continued growth. But in recent years we have seen the Construction of new homes, schools, ESA hijacked by special-interest groups roads, bridges, water treatment plants, using the courts to impose a radical anti- and businesses could be brought to a development, preservationist agenda on screeching halt in much of the area. the nation. This agenda is not about sav- Even additions to existing homes and ing species. It is about gradually block- businesses could be blocked if the land A bad case of national amnesia ing future economic development and is determined to be part of salamander The Declaration of Independence suburban growth, and using the ESA to habitat – and remember that can be any is a poor excuse for an obscure histori- effectively seize control of private land. land that could drain into an area with cal document. It’s not the Magna Carta In May 2011 USFWS signed a settle- salamanders, meaning much of both or the Peace of Augsburg. Its name is Rich ment agreement to a lawsuit filed by a counties. Not only would growth end, so straightwordly functional, it almost group called WildEarth Guardians which existing property values could drop due makes you wonder why the Founders Lowry forces USFWS to make endangered spe- to the new restrictions. weren’t more imaginative. cies determinations on at least 251 spe- Our counties are moving aggressively Yet only 35 percent of American cies over the next six years. to prevent these salamanders from be- fourth-graders know the purpose of the This is the agenda we now face here ing added to the endangered species list. Declaration of Independence, accord- lineup. in Central Texas as USFWS investigates They are doing it the right way, by tak- ing to a National Assessment of Educa- The content of education began to whether the Austin Blind, Salado, Jol- ing concrete steps to ensure these species tional Progress. The findings of the test change in the middle of the 20th century, lyville Plateau, and Georgetown Sala- survive, through voluntary, local habitat -- administered to representative samples and eventually tipped into embarrass- manders in Bell, Williamson, and Travis protection measures. of fourth-, eighth- and 12th-graders -- are ment and self-abasement. Huntington counties are threatened or endangered – This month, I joined with our Senators another dreary recitation of the historical cites a study of 22 grade-school readers and in our case, render this decision by John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchison ignorance of America’s students. published in the 1970s and 1980s. Out September 30 of this year. in asking U.S. Fish and Wildlife to re- Only 20 percent of fourth-graders, 17 of 670 stories and articles in the books, The Jollyville Plateau Salamander is frain from listing these species in light of percent of eighth-graders and 12 percent only five were patriotic. All of the sto- a small, brown salamander that lives in the preservation work underway by local of 12th-graders were proficient in his- ries dated from prior to 1780. Four of springs in northwest Austin and southern government. tory. More than half of 12th-graders were them focused on a girl. Three of them Williamson County. Most of the known This past week, U.S. Fish and Wild- categorized as “below basic.” Only 22 involved the same girl, Sybil Ludington, locations for this species are within lands life acknowledged that these efforts can percent of 12th-graders knew that North the female Paul Revere. already protected under the Austin and work. The agency formally determined Korea was allied with China during the As this transpired down below in the Travis County Balcones Canyonlands that the dunes sagebrush lizard – another Korean War. elementary schools, the professional his- Conservation Plan (BCCP). species under the same settlement agree- These are the symptoms of a country torians worked to kill American history The Georgetown Salamander is a ment as our salamanders - does not need engaged in a long process of erasing its from above. They suffocated it first in small salamander that is believed to exist endangered species protections because memory. For decades, we have been con- data-driven “social history” and then in only in Williamson County. It is found in voluntary conservation agreements now gratulating ourselves for a broad-mind- multiculturalism, until it seemed fit only springs in the forks and tributary creeks in place in New Mexico and Texas al- edness that is really a self-destructive for obsessives about race or gender. of the San Gabriel River, and wet caves. ready ensures the long-term protection national amnesia. The neglect of history leaves on the The Williamson County Conservation and recovery of the species. It’s no accident that the teaching of cutting-room floor all the entertain- Foundation (WCCF), established by Wil- Secretary of the Interior Ken Sala- American history became ascendant ing, instructive and inspiring material liamson County Government, is develop- zar said, “this is a great example of how during the surge of national self-confi- involved in the world’s most daring and ing a conservation plan for these habitats, states and landowners are taking early, dence in the wake of the Civil War. Back (ultimately) successful experiment in and is in the second year of a five-year landscape-level action to protect a crea- then, we infused the endeavor with an self-government. Worse, it robs us of one study of the species and habitat. These ture and its habitat before it requires the unabashed love for America. The histo- of the most important constituent parts of studies also include areas which drain protection of the Endangered Species Act rian Merle Curti writes that the schools our national identity. into salamander habitat, as that naturally … the voluntary conservation efforts of “emphasized the importance of present- Historian David Lowenthal says of affects the water quality of the habitat. Texas and New Mexico, oil and gas op- ing vividly and attractively to children heritage: “By means of it we tell ourselves Williamson County has purchased the erators, private landowners and other the glorious deeds of American heroes, who we are, where we came from, and to Twin Springs Preserve, which is one of stakeholders show that we don’t have to the sacrifices and bravery of our soldiers what we belong.” Increasingly, we don’t the known habitats of the Georgetown choose between energy development and and sailors in wartime, the personalities know and don’t want to know. “Never Salamander, and has protected a sig- the protection our land and wildlife – we of the presidents, who might properly forget” is an appropriate admonition for nificant portion of the drainage area for can do both.” be regarded as symbols of the nation in victims of atrocities. “Never remember” Cobb Spring which hosts a salamander We can – and are - doing both here the manner in which royal personages of is a strange and ominous admonition for population. USFWS has recognized in Central Texas. If we let reliable and Europe were regarded.” a nation somebody or other once called these efforts by lowering the Georgetown replicable science determine our path How passe. Today, we’re lucky if stu- “the last best hope of earth.” Salamander endangered species listing Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. (c) 2012 by King Features Synd., instead of lawsuits and politics, we can dents can pick their forebears out of a Inc. priority level from a 2 to a level 8 status. create a sustainable environment for both The Salado Salamander is grayish- salamanders and Texans. Salado Village Voice, 213 Mill Creek Drive, Suite #125 • P.O. Box 587, Salado, TX 76571 brown with a flat head and round snout, Phone: 254/947-5321 Fax: (254) 947-9479 Publisher: Salado Village Voice, Inc. 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To the Editor: Jim To begin, I am a card Again, how do you smell, Hightower carrying, founding mem- TARP? ber of the “Middle Digit” So much for that party "Scott Walker Wins political party, which of hypocritical, “less gov- Wisconsin," screamed makes one equally cynical ernment, less taxes”, the headlines across the coun- of the failed Democratic (R’s) and the stench they try after the labor-bashing and Republican political have created in Salado! incumbent governor hung parties, which have so YOU really can’t make onto his job in the June 5 completely failed “US”! this “stuff’ up and it really recall election. Remember that recent, smells even “under the Well, yes...but no. blubbering outcry over table”...but, we, US, the Walker will get to stay in the federal “bailout” of taxpayers will again PAY! office for the rest of his General Motors and the T R (Tom) Pappas term, but he didn't win “Big-Five”, Banking Ma- Salado the election — money did. fia (TARP), made by the This was a victory for the ever, self-touted, Republi- To the Editor: Citizens United edict is- can party of “less govern- While reading last sued two years ago by the ment, less taxes”? week’s Salado Village Gambling dealt losing hand Supreme Court's five-man and social services, and A similar, local “bail- Voice in reference to By Dustin Matocha ture passage of gaming corporatist majority. This lost economic productiv- out” is in the “works” for Johnny’s Steak House and expansion.” anti-democratic ruling ity. only the ever-faltering the Village, I began im- While some might That may be a setback opened the door for un- This has been the expe- “Main Street” businesses mediately to feel sorry for argue over who had the for big-monied special in- limited sums of corpo- rience of every state in the of Salado and for the local the residents that neigh- most success in the May terests, but for taxpayers it rate cash to barge into our nation that has expanded developers currently con- bor Johnny’s and will be 29 primary, one special will help close the flood- national, state, and local gambling: their economies strained by septic systems directly impacted by the interest group is languish- gates of bigger govern- elections and take charge. are worse off than Texas’ impeding their making new dance hall that’s com- ing in defeat. A Las Vegas ment in 2013. Walker is the first ugly and their budget problems the remainder of Salado ing. newspaper reports that the Proponents of ex- sprouting of that alien bigger. look like a 2012 version of Yes, I said is coming, chances of expanding ca- panded gambling claim it seed. And let’s not forget Round Rock II. any hope that the Village sino operations in Texas would expand liberty and He sacked up some $30 about the last magic bullet This “sewer politics” Aldermen will stand up was dealt a losing hand by bring in “new revenues.” million from corporate for funding public educa- is being perpetrated by a for the citizens is an il- Lone Star State Republi- Neither is true. interests — nearly eight tion: the Texas Lottery. coven of elected Republi- lusion. This is a business cans. And the prospects Arguments about times the money that his It only funds three days cans (Bell County Voting that gets to sell and ad- got even worse when the “free markets” and “let- Democratic opponent worth of public school op- Prec. 203-Salado- voted vertise beer right next to GOP gathered for their ting adults gambling with had to spend. Two-thirds erations in the state! 95+% Republican “R”, in the Salado Elementary annual convention in Fort their money here” are red- of Walker's stockpile The 2012 Republican the last and previous lo- School and a private day Worth. herrings at best. Under the came from out of state. Party Platform, adopted cal elections), who have care. The Salado Village Howard Stutz of the proposals floating around Bob Perry, an anti-labor, in Fort Worth on June 9, ignored their mantra of Voice was absolutely cor- Las Vegas Review-Journal Austin, only established anti-government Texas strongly states: “We op- “less government, less rect to show the disparity wrote that “casino expan- gambling interests with tycoon, sank more than pose the expansion of taxes” and leaped to ac- between the tax revenues sion in Texas apparently open checkbooks for leg- half-a-million bucks into legalized gambling and commodate local “spe- generated by the property took a hit.” In summariz- islators in charge of the li- his Wisconsin soul mate's encourage the repeal of cial interests”, just like owners contrasted to the ing what the primary elec- censing process would be campaign. Likewise, the the Texas State lottery. the Democratic TARP . sales tax revenue created tion results mean for the granted authority to oper- far-right DeVos family We oppose dedicating any Why a bailout, you say?- by Johnny’s. gambling special inter- ate their casinos – not reg- pitched in with a quarter- government revenue from -99+% of present Salado My goodness, how ests, Stutz notes that three ular Joe’s looking to start million dollars from its gambling to create or ex- residences have approved dare residents west of IH of pro-gambling House up a new business venture. Amway fortune. So did pand any government pro- septic systems that func- 35 to ask for help from Speaker Joe Straus’ allies This “cronyism” has Las Vegas casino baron gram.” tion well, but require a the Planning and Zon- – Reps. Vicki Truitt, Rob nothing at all to do with Sheldon Adelson, the guy Given the time-crunch lot more land for lot sizes, ing, or the Village Alder- Eissler, and Tuffy Ham- capitalism. In fact, it’s the who bankrolled Newt for Texas’ gambling in- which has allowed Salado men? Don’t they realize ilton – were defeated by antithesis of a free mar- Gingrich's failed presiden- terests like Retama Park to remain “quaint”? Re- they can’t compare to the “anti-gaming conserva- ket for a government-run tial bid. (owned in part by Speaker cently, the few remaining great amount of sales tax tives.” gambling commission to Then came the insidi- Straus’ family) to pass “Main Street” businesses revenue for the Village of Mr. Hamilton both car- have the power to pick ous, secretive, "outside" expanded gambling or cried “wolf” and got away Salado from selling beer ried gambling legislation winners and losers. campaigns that the Su- continue losing money, with self-claimed, sub- next to the elementary last session and chaired Likewise, if gambling premes green-lighted. taxpayers can bet the cro- standard septic systems school. the all-important Licens- was expanded in Texas, Citizens United allowed ny-casino lobby isn’t yet (the average homeowner Hey, I understand. In ing committee for Speaker it would actually be a net corporations to dump ready to fold. Make sure has to keep theirs up to an economy that’s shaky, Straus. loss in revenue. Research mountains of their cash your legislator is ready to “standard”) to then be with a number of business’ As Bill Lerner of the demonstrates that bring- into elections. The multi- call their bluff this next able to latch on to taxpayer in Salado being closed for Union Gaming Group ing in $1 costs state and billionaire, laissez-fairy- legislative session. monies to fund a proposed Interstate expansion, the said, “This certainly local governments $3 in land Koch brothers, for sewer system. This sys- Village Aldermen defi- doesn’t bode well for fu- increased public safety example, shoved at least tem was then combined by nitely need to cater to the $3 million behind Walker our very Republican local whims and desires of one — practically all of which government as impetus to of the biggest sales tax went to negative attacks allow local developers to producers left! I feel quite against his opponent. pile on and to be able to confident that the Alder- Some "victory." Honest develop smaller lot sizes, men will rewrite ANY conservatives might take “Round Rock style”. If THING they need to in cheer that Walker still you like Salado today, best order to cater to this busi- clings to the governor's get used to it being Round ness, including rezoning chair, but there can be no Rock II with a future sew- areas, changing the noise joy in the fact that money er system. ordinance, or whatever it rules. That's the lesson of THE CATCH: Only may take. this election. And that's a few remaining, “Main The only advice I have the real fight. To join it, go Street” businesses and for the residents in the af- to Public Citizen's grass- only local developers will fected area would be, sell roots rebellion: www.de- get to use a sewer system, now or get ready for the mocracyisforpeople.org. which will be unavailable Braxton Express to come Jim Hightower is a radio com- mentator, writer, and public speak- to, but once again paid for through. Sincerely, er. He’s also editor of the populist by taxpayers, Salado prop- newsletter, The Hightower Low- Wayne Rutherford erty taxpayers, this time. down. Page 4A, Salado Village Voice, June 21, 2012

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Page 6A salado Village Voice, June 21, 2012 Salamander FROM Page 1A the current information on these species Serenity Spa is limited,” the Senators and Represen- gift certificates available 947-8833 tative stated in the letter. “At this time, when continued economic recovery should be a top priority, any proposed Massage listing that could be detrimental to the lo- cal economy needs careful scrutiny, and Facials those most affected deserve ample time to be heard.” Body Wraps Williamson County is midway through a $250,000 five-year study of The Salado salamander has been found the Georgetown salamander. “Formulat- in a handful of springs along Salado Pedicures ing a strategy for conserving this species Creek. (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services photo) (Georgetown salamander) is problematic Manicures because little information is available conservation, if conducted by enough Shellac | Acrylic Nails |Gel Nails concerning its range, life history and hab- property owners throughout the species’ itat requirements,” states the Williamson range, can eliminate the need to list. County Conservation Foundation in its A CCA may benefit landowners in 250-page Regional Habitat Conserva- several ways. tion Plan (RHCP) Environmental Impact “If the actions preclude listing, the Main St. Statement. The Georgetown salamander landowner is not regulated by the Endan- at Thomas Arnold Rd. is included as an additional species in the gered Species Act.” Williamson County RHCP in an effort to This was the case with the dunes sage- Salado keep the species from being listed as en- brush lizard which is known to exist in dangered. only four counties in west Texas and east- 254/947-5852 “This decision is in great danger of ern New Mexico. Last week, the FWS www.fsbcentex.com being determined by politics and law- announced that it would not list the lizard suits rather than reliable and replicable as Endangered. scientific research,” Rep. Carter told a In making the announcement, the group of citizens and reporters in Round FWS stated, “This withdrawal is based Member FDIC Rock June 18. “The fact that we stand on our conclusion that the threats to the in a location with a healthy salamander species as identified in the proposed rule population adjacent to a major highway no longer are as significant as believed intersection shows we are protecting our at the time of the proposed rule. We base salamanders and that the salamanders are this conclusion on our analysis of cur- not threatened by reasonable economic rent and future threats and conservation development. Future plans to protect efforts. We find the best scientific and our salamander populations should be commercial data available indicate that made with the research data currently the threats to the species and its habitat being gathered on this issue, rather than have been reduced to the point that the through politically-motivated court or- species does not meet the statutory defi- ders that seek to impose regulatory re- nition of an endangered or threatened strictions not warranted by fact.” species.” “Our monitoring results show that The dunes sagebrush lizard had been there are numerous populations of the listed as a “2” since its candidacy in 2001 species in the County. Many of these because of the high-magnitude imminent locations are already in preserved areas, threats to its survival as a species. but healthy populations have been found Likewise, the Salado salamander has Lobby Hours: in the midst of development as well,” said been listed as a “2” because of the high- Williamson County Precinct 3 Commis- magnitude, imminent threats to its sur- Monday -Thursday 9 a.m.-3p.m. • Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. sioner Valerie Covey. vival as a species. Drive-in: “The best available science must be Also like the dunes sagebrush lizard, Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. • Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. used as the basis for this decision,” stated the Salado salamander has a small range SATURDAY 9 a.m.-12 noon Precinct 1 Commissioner Lisa Birkman, of habitat. In fact, the range of habitat president of the Williamson County Con- is miniscule: it has been found in just a servation Foundation Board at the June handful of springs that feed the Salado 18 press conference. Birkman added that Creek. the WCCF is in the second year of a five- At least three of those springs iden- year study of the Georgetown salaman- tified in the FWS Candidate Notice of der. Review (CNOR) are within two hun- “Our research and monitoring efforts dred yards of the I-35 bridge over Salado are comprehensive, current and conduct- Creek. Robertson Springs on the west ed in a scientific fashion,” Birkman said. side of I-35 and Big Boiling Springs and The data from the Georgetown sala- Lil Bubbly springs on the east side of mander study has not yet been thor- I-35. oughly analyzed in order to prepare a Scientists working on behalf of the conservation strategy for the salamander. stakeholders in the Salado salamander According to the WCCF RHCP, “At the study are asking private property own- end of the five-year research program, ers in the Edwards aquifer region and if the Georgetown salamander is still a the Salado Creek watershed for access to candidate species, the Foundation would their property in order to study the char- investigate the feasibility of developing acteristics of the aquifer, the flow of the a Candidate Conservation Agreement creek and the habitat of the Salado sala- (CCA) with Assurances.” mander. The FWS defines a CCA as “a formal According to Dr. Tony Hibbitts from agreement between the Service and one Texas A&M University, there are about or more parties to address the conser- 18 known springs that may be habitats for vation needs of proposed or candidate the Salado salamander. Fewer than half species, or species likely to become can- of those springs have been examined for didates, before they become listed as en- the existence of the rare amphibian. dangered or threatened. Landowners vol- The problem with identifying the hab- untarily commit to conservation actions itat of the Salado salamander lies a great that will help stabilize or restore the spe- deal in the way the little creature lives. It cies with the goal that listing will become exists in small springs, between the pro- unnecessary.” tective cover of gravel and natural crags “Conservation can preclude the need and rock cover and the shallow springs for federal listing as threatened or en- where it feeds. dangered or can occur before the species “If you ever find one in the creek it- status has become so dire that listing is self,” Dr. Hibbitts said, “it was probably necessary,” according to the FWS. “Al- though a single property owner’s activi- See Salado Creek, Page 8A ties may not eliminate the need to list, salado Village Voice, June 21, 2012, Page 7A

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before after One Day Crowns Salado kids got basic utilizing CEREC Technology skills training this week during a Baseball Camp 477 Thomas Arnold (254) 947-8067 sponsored by Salado High School athletics. Varsity baseball coach Chad Krempin worked with campers on bat- ting, fielding, throwing and base running during the camp. Other athletic camps continue this summer. See the Calen- dar of Events for infor- mation on those camps. (photos by Royce Wiggin) Belton Fourth of July Rodeo salado Village Voice, June 28, 2012, Page 7A is 88-year Texas tradition The Belton Area Cham- ber of Commerce will host its 88th Annual 4th of July Celebration and PRCA Rodeo July 2-7. The week- long celebration is ranked among the top places to celebrate in Central Texas. “The rich tradition of our week long celebration is an exciting time for the people of Belton and Cen- tral Texas,” said Stephanie O’Banion President and (Photo courtesy Belton Chamber of Commerce) CEO of the Belton Area The Belton Fourth of July Rodeo is a tradition in cen- Chamber of Commerce. tral Texas for more than 80 years. “The Chamber is proud cones to inflatable bounce ten best decorated stick to help everyone celebrate houses. horses will be awarded let us give you a reason to smile our American freedom.” The chamber invites and the crowning of the Festivities begin July 2, the community to put on Stick horse Cowgirl and with the annual Kick-Off their boots and cowboy Cowboy. m) BBQ at Yettie Polk Park hats and head down to the The fan favorite mutton Bell County Expo center bustin’ competition, fea- salados iles from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pinnacle of the cel- July 5-7 for the PRCA Ro- turing children ages 4-7, howard w. lufburrow, dds ebration is the 4th of July deo. Nightly events start takes place every night of Parade, which made its at 7 p.m. and will fea- the rodeo. first appearance in 1850. ture Lancaster and Pick- The Western Gift Show This year’s theme “Home- ett Pro Rodeo Company, begins at 5:30 p.m. each town Heroes,” will provide All-American Cowgirl night of the rodeo and a sense of pride for those Chicks; some of the best features a variety of items who serve our community trick riders in the industry. including leather prod- CERTIFIED PROVIDER The Belton July 4th rodeo ucts, cowboy gifts, west- in many capacities. More before after than 30,000 people will has been an Independence ern clothing, jewelry and flood the streets of Belton Day tradition since 1924. Belton 4th of July Rodeo to watch one of the most Thursday, July 5, is souvenirs. Also coincid- One Day Crowns historic parades in Texas. Military Appreciation ing with the rodeo is the utilizing CEREC Technology The parade starts at 10 Night and all active mili- Carnival at Confederate a.m. and will include a tary members will get in Park. 477 Thomas Arnold (254) 947-8067 variety of floats, vehicles, to the Rodeo FREE, with This Belton Chamber marching bands and local military I.D. event has been a favor- celebrities. Applications Children eight and un- ite year after year. The are available online at the der are invited to enter the Chamber invites everyone chamber. Stick horse Grand Entry to be a part of one of the Other activities and Competition to com- most historical 4th of July planned for the 4th in- pete for the title of Stick events in Texas. clude the Festival on No- horse Cowgirl and Cow- For more details includ- lan Creek, which begins boy. Children entered will ing a schedule of events at 11 a.m. in Yettie Polk parade their stick horses contact Lindsay Landrum Park. This event brings in around the rodeo arena at at (254) 939-3551 or visit various vendors ranging Family Celebration night, the 4th of July website from local BBQ and snow July 6, and prizes for the www.rodeobelton.com. Page 8A salado Village Voice, June 21, 2012 Endangered Species Act helps lawyers, not lizards Many politicians are such Endangered Species fied. They then find them- the problem by purposely using the possible addition Act lawsuits. selves in violation of that overwhelming the agency, of hundreds of species to “The only thing endan- statute and subsequently knowing that they will be the Endangered Species gered in this process is sued by these same groups unable to respond, and List as an opportunity to fiscal responsibility and that filed to protect the then dictate an outcome alado reek Swim $3 attack the Endangered American jobs,” Patterson species.” because the agency set- S C $ Mini-Golf 3 Species Act and its appli- said. “Listing a species, The Fish and Wildlife tles,” Patterson said. “Tax- Combo $5 cation in recent year. without adequate scientif- Service’s 2012 budget re- payers shouldn’t have to Putt & Swim Texas Land Commis- ic data, just to settle a law- quest includes $24.6 mil- foot the bill for this kind sioner Jerry Patterson, suit is outrageous. When lion for the endangered of abuse of the system.” at the Stagecoach testifying before the U.S. a species is added to the species listing program, In addition to lawyers Birthday, Group & Team Parties Welcome House Natural Resources endangered list, it usually including paying a staff of fees, from 2007 to 2011, Committee on June 19 means threatening entire 141, according to the New the U.S. Fish and Wild- 947-5111 described what he called sectors of our economy York Times. That is an 11 life Service gave $680,492 Wed - Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. abuse of the Endangered and putting American jobs percent increase from the in tax money to the Wild Species Act by federal at risk.” previous fiscal year and a Earth Guardians, ac- authorities who propose “The U.S. Fish and 28 percent rise since 2009. cording to congressional adding species to the en- Wildlife Service is faced The agency estimated that testimony. During that dangered list based not with a no-win situation,” in 2011 it would be able same time, the Wild Earth on sound science, but in Patterson said. “They are to make final listing deci- Guardians sued U.S. Fish response to lawsuits filed overwhelmed by environ- sions on only 4 percent of and Wildlife 76 times. by federally funded, radi- mental groups with hun- warranted petitions within “Right now, the Endan- cal environmental groups. dreds of candidate listings one year as required by gered Species Act helps Taxpayers have paid more that the agency cannot law, down from 12 percent out the lawyers more than than $15 million to these possibly respond to in the in 2010. the lizards,” Patterson groups since 2008 to settle statutory timeline speci- “These groups create said. FROM Page 6A washedSalado out by Creek a rain a slight cinnamon tinge Springs in the summer of fine the sensitive recharge event.” and an irregular pattern of 2008, when the Village of areas of the aquifer and According to the FWS tiny, light flecks. The un- Salado covered a spring the flow of the creek. He CNOR: “The Salado derside is pale and trans- opening with gravel due to will examine how water salamander (Eurycea ch- lucent. The posterior por- safety concerns. Although gets into the aquifer and isholmensis) is entirely tionAnimal of the tail generally weMedical received anecdotal in- Saladohow the aquifer then af- aquatic and neotenic (it hasi-35 a well-developed & FM2115 dor - formation www.Saladovet that at least.coM one fects the (254) springs 947-8800 where the does not metamorphose sal fin, but the ventral tail salamander was observed Salado salamander lives. Mon-Fri 7:30 a.M. - 5:30 p.M. 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Website Design via Intuit (254) 947-5242 External Surveillance IP Cameras Main and Thomas Arnold Road www.saladodentistry.com walttollefson.com salado Village Voice, June 21, 2012, Page 9A Obituaries Joni Moore MS, LMT, LMTI Massage Therapy Massage Therapy Instruction Wellness Coaching • Located in the Salado Fitness Center on Main of New Braunfels in De- • Join “Mindful Movement’ - a wellness program for mature adults. cember 1983. • Let me train you for your first triathlon, 5k, marathon or Ironman. Frazier worked for • Mention the ad and get $5 off your first massage. the Farmers’ Home Ad- • Call today. Feel and function better soon 254-291-4561 ministration in Haskell and Belton, the Produc- [email protected] www.elitefeat.com tion Credit Association in Temple, Bartlett Bank and Eagle Bank in Jarrell. He For all your printing was a farmer and owner/ Above) Bill Kinnison with the help of Patti Campbell operator of Sunshine presented a program on the Salado Public Library ex- Grain and Freight. pansion plans which will provide for more room for pa- Frazier is survived by tron activities and displays. Kinnison also explained his wife, Janet; mother how the public may participate to help defray the Kathryn Campbell of costs of the $600,000 expansion. Ground-breaking Joey Frazier Louisiana; father and wife is expected to take place within the month. Following A celebration of life for Billy and Norene Frazier the presentation (below) Stephanie Turnham, Direc- Joey Frazier, 53, of Hol- of Salado; sisters Sherri tor of the Bell County Museum, gave a historical re- land, was held at Scanio- Rene Cox and husband view of the important events of 1968. Harper Funeral Home in Alan of Belton and B.J. Temple June 19, 2012. A Williamson and husband graveside service followed James of Salado; and at the Salado Cemetery brother Bruce Frazier and with Rev. Butch Ikels of- wife Dixie of Belton. ficiating. Memorials may be Frazier passed away made to the Karen Roasa at home with his wife on Foundation Scholarship June 17, 2012. Funds in care of Holland Johnnie’s Cleaners Billy Joe (Joey) Frazier, ISD (PO Box 217, Hol- Alterations & Full Jr. was born on February land, TX 76534), Odyssey Service Dry Cleaning & Tailors 3, 1959 in Belton. He grad- Hospice in Temple (2114 uated from Salado High Birdcreek Drive, Temple, School in 1977 and earned TX 76502), the Holland Inside Springhouse Bachelor’s and Master’s Volunteer Fire Depart- 120 Royal Street degrees from Southwest ment (PO Box 326, Hol- Texas State University. 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The Belton Senior Ac- 254-939-1170 or the Ac- 412 N. Dalton (Hwy 95) www.willobell.com tivity Center is offering a tivities Director at 254- Bartlett, TX 76511 or email us for a free brochure at Creative Raw Edge Quilt- 718-1859. (254) 527-3371 [email protected] ing Class 9:30 am – 2 pm. on June 26. Professional Quilt In- structor, Jean B. Newell will be teaching the class at the Belton Senior Ac- tivity Center located at 842 S. Mitchell Street in Belton. LASTOVICA The class is open to all Fine Jewelers, Inc. Seniors in the area. There will be a $8 supply fee for “Known for Service” each class. Advance reg- Prompt In-Store Jewelry Repairs istration is required. For Diamond Sales • Custom Casting • Diamond additional information Appraisal • Watch Repair • Diamond Setting and to sign up for the class Jewelry Repair and lunch, call the Belton 1202 S 31st St. & Ave. L • Temple Senior Activity Center at 773-5772 Page 10A salado Village Voice, June 21, 2012 Community Cedar Valley Study reveals many Churches 947-8922 Floral Department Baptist hold Gospel singing overlook women as donors Your hometown Many churches are Doing Well™, a Georgia- “We heard many missing opportuni- based national organiza- women lament that talk- Fourth Friday Night ties to involve Christian tion founded in 2010 to ing about money has been full service florist Singing will be held 7 women in philanthropy, assist Christian women in ‘taboo’ in the churches in p.m. June 22. with ministry leaders too stewardship. which they participate — summer is blooming... Pot Luck following the often speaking “man to The survey of more and they wish this would inside and out singing will be held at the man” — despite the fact than 7,400 Christian change,” Sherman said. First Cedar Valley Bap- that women now control women was analyzed by “The significant take- Houseplants - Fresh cut - Bromeliads tist Church FM 2843. For more than 51 percent of Baylor University’s Insti- away is that women really more information, contact Gifts - Metal Art - Candles personal wealth nation- tute for Studies of Reli- are so frequently the deci- Donnie or Linda Jackson and Custom Arrangemets ally, according to a 2012 gion (ISR) and conducted sion-makers or at least at 254-947-5100 national survey. by Sagamore Institute’s equal in making decisions, While Christian Center on Faith in Com- and yet the fund-develop- women are far more gen- munities. ment world hasn’t caught Dr.Steve Waechter, Pastor erous than the average My sorrow is that the up to that truth yet.” 5798 FM 2484 person, the report — church isn’t a more impor- Although many “Directions in Women’s tant and relevant factor,” churches have not recog- 254-947-5917 Giving 2012” — shows said study author Amy L. nized the need to focus on Office: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - Noon that many donors feel that Sherman, Ph.D., a Senior women’s giving, women Children’s Director, Cheryl Ely church and ministry lead- Fellow in Baylor’s Insti- are “extremely active in GraceBCSalado.org ers neglect the role women tute for Studies of Reli- volunteering their time on play in charitable giving, gion and a Senior Fellow behalf of both their local instead addressing only at Sagamore Institute for churches and local com- husbands. The report was Policy Research. munity organizations,” Come join us this Sunday morning commissioned by Women the report said. Nearly all (98 percent as we worship Jesus together! of women surveyed) had contributed to charity in the past year, with median Sunday 9:45 a.m. Bible classes for children, youth, and adults giving at 10 percent of 11:00 a.m. Worship service their annual income. 6:00 p.m. Prayer Service The Salado Church of Christ That compares to average Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Brown Bag Meal giving of about 3 percent 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study and prayer ‘Shaped by His Cross, Sharing His among American house- RAs and GAs, Mission Friends, truth, Showing His love.’ holds. More than 13 per- Upstairs youth ministry

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www.fbcsalado.org (254) 947-5465 Main St. at the Creek Dr. Travis Burleson, Senior Pastor SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 8:30 a.m. 1st Service 5 p.m. Fellowship Meal Classic Worship 6 p.m. WEBS A classic blend accompanied (Wed. Evening Bible Study) by our pianists, orchestra 6 p.m. AWANAS (Age 2 – grade 6) members and worship choir 6 p.m. Bible Drill (grade 4 – 8) 9:45 a.m. Small Group Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Youth Activities nd 11:00 a.m. 2 Service 7 p.m. Worship Choir Rehearsal Contemporary Worship A contemporary mix led by our praise band Page 12A salado Village Voice, June 21, 2012

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summer, but a job that “The publishing ex- “I’m really excited about if you are unfamiliar with keeps him in their down- ecutive has an over-active this show,” said the vet- the play or the movie.” town apartment during imagination. The scenes eran actor-director. “This Saladoans Grainger the work week, a husband in his ‘summer bachelor’ cast is brilliant and this Esch, Co-founder and Ar- of seven years fantasizes head combine with ac- theatrical presentation of- tistic director of the eight- about having a fling with tual events as his fanta- fers a rare comedic insight year-old professional a young woman who is sies and his fears merge . into our human condition,” theater, portrays Richard apartment sitting in the . .or do they?” asked Gary Askins noted. “You’ve Sherman, and Karen Ew- unit above. Askins, director. got to see this one, even ton plays his wife. Me- lodee Lenz of Garland is “The Girl.” Tony Blackman of Belton is Dr. Brubaker. Rick Thomssen of Salado has the role of Tom McK- enzie and Mary Bentley of Salado plays three women (Miss Morris, Elaine and Marie Whatever-Her- Name-Was) who inhabit Richard’s imagination. “Itch,” runs at 7:30 saladocreekantiques.com p.m., Fridays and Satur- 511 Stagecoach Rd. days, June 22-July 14 (no (East Access Road) IH35 matinees) at the Silver (254) 947-1800 Spur Theater (108 Royal St.) in Historic Downtown Salado, a few blocks for busy IH-35 and bucolic Salado Creek and Park. Admissions are $18 for adults with $15 discount tickets for seniors, mili- tary and students. Chil- dren 12 years and under are $10. (Parental discre- tion is advised.) Group rates are available. For reservations, call the box office at 254- 947-3456. For directions or more info: www.sala- dosilverspur.com. Wine, beer, cider and expanded food choices will be avail- able at the evening shows through The Spuradical Social Club in the lobby. (http://www.spuradicalso- cialclub.net/ ) Salado Creek Antiques Salado Closed on Tuesdays Continued on page 8B Page 2B, salado Village Voice, June 21, 2012 Village of Salado Calendar of Events fellow knitters for casual hits. Curtain for this Mondays aturdays S revived show’s eight Salado Masonic knitting. 10 - Noon. sal- Live music at The performances is 7:30 p.m., Lodge #296 practice, [email protected] Lounge, upstairs at The Friday and Saturday (no 6:30 p.m. at the Lodge 90 uesdays Range Restaurant on YOUphoria T matinees). Admissions N. Church St., except on Weekly Yoga class Main St., beginning at Day Spa & Salon are $18 for adults; $15 for Stated or Called Meeting 6:30 p.m. at Salado 7 p.m. Artists change senior citizens, military nights. Wine Seller, 841 N. weekly. personnel and students Main St., info tiffyor- 556 Pace Park Drive e Salado Mondays Sundays with ID. Children age 12 [email protected]. (254) 947-3SPA (3772) Village Quilters and Brunch at Inn on the and under are $10. (Paren- Knitters, 1:30 p.m. at Tuesdays Creek, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. tal Discretion Advised.) YOUphoriaDaySpa.com ME1729 Village Art Building. Prix Fixe menu at Call 254-947-5554. Group rates are available. The Range. Two entrees Tuesdays Weekends Thru July 21 For information, visit Salado Village Artists, and adult beverage for Salado Legends www.thesaladosilverspur. Village Art Building, $14.95. Terrific for Date Rehearsal. Call director com or call the box office 9:30 a.m. Night! Offerings change Donnie Williams at 254- at 254-947-3456. weekly. Find The Range 947-0717. Tuesdays on Facebook to see this June 23 (no relation) performs Salado Rotary Club, week’s menu or call 254- June 21 6-9 p.m. at Salado Creek Custom blown 11:30 a.m. 947-3828. Salado Chamber of Commerce board of Winery, 227 N. Main St. glass made Tuesdays hursdays T directors meeting, 8:30 une Salado Community Martinis and Mani- J 25 in Salado. a.m. at the Salado Tour- Salado Public Li- Chorus practice, 6 p.m., cures at The Lounge at ism and Visitors center. brary Summer Reading View our gallery Salado Civic Center, un- The Range. $25 for 2 Program “Get a Clue” of hand-blown pieces less otherwise noted. ladies night adult bever- June 21 at 11 a.m. This week’s or make your very own ages, a manice and a se- Village of Salado Tuesdays theme is Bonzo Crunch. #2 Peddlers Alley Sit & Knit Session lection of appetizers. Call Board of Aldermen One free book will be Salado Texas 76571 at The Salado Yarn Co. 254-947-3828 to book meeting, 6 p.m. at the given out to every child in 254-947-0339 inside Southern Com- your appointment. Space Municipal Building, 301 attendance. (by appointment) forts, 22 N Main join is limited. N. Stagecoach Inn. Public meeting. une ridays J 25-28 F Soccer camp, $50 Four course fine din- June 21 each. Session 1 for ing at Inn on the Creek, Corks and Creations, third-sixth graders, 8:30- NOW Playing seatings from 5:30 to 8 6 p.m. at Salado Wine 10 a.m. Session 2 for p.m . p.m. Call for res- Seller, 841 N. Main St. seventh-ninth graders, ervations, 254-947-5554. Join Angela Patrick as 10:30 a.m.-noon. Email Visit www.inncreek.com she leads you step by step michael.goos@saladoisd. The Seven for menus. through creating a paint- ed masterpiece of your org. ridays F own. Please call Angela une Live music at The J 27 Year Itch Patrick for reservation at Salado Lions Club, ~ by George Axelrod Lounge, upstairs at The 254-681-1416. Cost $45 11:30 a.m. at Salado www.saladosilverspur.com Range Restaurant on includes all materials and Civic Center. 108 Royal Street • Salado Showtimes Picture Show Main St., beginning at in the old Guest-Sanford Granary Vaudeville a glass of wine. spuradical Friday & Saturday 7 p.m. Artists change June 28 Stage social Reservations 254-947-3456 club 7:30 p.m. weekly. June 21-23 Luncheon meeting of Tickets also available at the Door member Live Music TABC Skills Camp Salado Area Republican Admission $15, Discount for Senior, Military and kids & Fun for aturdays beer and wine bar S for nine year olds Women, at 11:30 a.m. in any age Recycling program, at Evening Performances through Junior High the Robertson Room of 9 a.m.-noon on the Players. Information Stagecoach Inn. “Women grounds of the Salado at www.tabccampof- and their Wealth: Things Arts Workshop, 113 champs.com You May Not Know” Salado Plaza Drive. June 22 program by Donna Camp- Saturdays Zooniversity wildlife bell. Cost is $15. Res- Live Music at Rising education group will be ervations by June 25 to Star Vineyards. 7-9:30 visiting Salado Public SARW Pac; P.O. Box 373; p.m. Library at 11:30 a.m. Salado, TX 76571. Info at Saturdays Zooniversity presents [email protected] or Four course fine din- conservation-based at (254) 939-7085. ing at Inn on the Creek, programs that give par- June 29 seatings from 5:30 to 8 ticipants the opportunity Joe Berg plays 7-10 p.m. . Call for reserva- to interact with exotic p.m. at The Lounge, tions, 254-947-5554. Visit animals such as Mira, upstairs at The Range. www.inncreek.com for the baby genet and oth- menus. ers from the 50 species June 30 Salado United Meth- of unusual animals they odist Church Garage care for. This program is Sale, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at the open to both children and church on Royal St. Pro- adults. ceeds will benefit local June 22 missions of the church. Fourth Friday Gospel Singing at Cedar Valley June 30 Hannah Prestridge Baptist Church, FM performs 6-9 p.m. at 2843, 7 p.m. Potluck at Salado Creek Winery, 10 p.m. 227 N. Main St. June 22 Paul Cox plays 7-10 June 30 Gene Snow and Paula p.m. at The Lounge, Reid play 7-10 p.m. at upstairs at The Range. The Lounge, upstairs at Weekends The Range. June 22 - July 14 July 2 The Seven Year Itch Salado Masonic - by George Axelrod Lodge #296 Stated at Salado Silver Spur Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Theater. A publishing the Masons Hall, 90 N. exec, trapped in the city Church St. Installation while his family vaca- of Officers. tions, finds his fantasies colliding with reality in one of theatre’s all-time See Calendar, Page 2B June 21, 2012 salado Village Voice, Page 3B FROM Page 2B Calendar Dan Goggin. Weekend 7-10 p.m. at The Lounge, at The Salado Yarn Co. July 4 performances at Salado Salado Historic upstairs at The Range. inside Southern Comforts, Silver Spur Theater. For 22 N Main. Join fellow Society Old Fashioned July 30-August 2 information, visit www. knitters for casual knit- 4th of July Picnic 6 p.m. Summer Volleyball thesaladosilverspur.com at Salado Intermedi- Camp for Girls who ting. 6 p.m. saladoyarn@ or call the box office at gmail.com ate School. The National will be in fifth through 254-947-3456. Sojourners from Austin sixth grade. Volleyball November 5 will present a program on from 9-11 a.m. at the High September 6 Salado Historical the history of the Ameri- School The cost will be Sit & Knit Session Society Fall Chili Sup- can Flag and the Salado $50. at The Salado Yarn Co. per, 6 p.m. at Salado Community Chorus will inside Southern Comforts, Church of Christ Activ- perform some patriotic August 2 22 N Main. Join fellow Sit & Knit Session ity Center. Bring salad, songs under the directions knitters for casual knit- at The Salado Yarn Co. cornbread or dessert. of Jakie Shirley. Bring ting. 6 p.m. saladoyarn@ inside Southern Comforts, side or dessert. gmail.com. November 10-12 22 N Main. Join fellow Fifty-first Annual July 5 knitters for casual knit- September 28 Salado Scottish Clan Village of Salado ting. 6 p.m. saladoyarn@ Annual Salado Gathering and Highland Board of Aldermen gmail.com Chamber of Commerce Games on the grounds meeting, 6 p.m. at the Golf Tournament. Call of Salado Civic Cen- Municipal Building, 301 August 3 254-947-5040. Midnight Madness ter, sponsored by the N. Stagecoach Rd. down Main Street, October 4 Central Texas Area July 5 sponsored by Salado Sit & Knit Session Museum. The Salado Civic Center will be one of the historic at The Salado Yarn Co. Chisholm Trail Chamber of Commerce. November 29 buildings featured on the Salado Historical Society inside Southern Comforts, American Business Christmas Tour of Homes Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2. Visit www.salado.com Christmas Stroll Pa- Woman’s Association for more information. 22 N Main. Join fellow rade. Salado Chamber meeting, 6:15 p.m. at knitters for casual knit- of Commerce. Details to August 6-9 ting. 6 p.m. saladoyarn@ McCain’s Deli. to come and learn more. p.m. at The Lounge, come. Salado Junior Cheer- gmail.com upstairs at The Range. July 5 July 12 leader Summer Camp Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 ctober Sit & Knit Session Salado Chamber uly for Pre-Kindergarten O 5 - 27 Christmas Stroll, J 21 The Mystery of Irma at The Salado Yarn Co. of Commerce Ladies Jamie Thomas per- through sixth grade, sponsored by Salado Vep – This definitive inside Southern Comforts, Auxiliary meeting, 9:30 forms 6-9 p.m. at Salado 9-11 a.m. at Salado In- Chamber of Commerce. spoof of Gothic melo- 22 N Main. Join fellow a.m. at the Robertson Creek Winery, 227 N. termediate School. Cost Details to come. dramas, recently revived knitters for casual knit- Room of Stagecoach Inn Main St. is $55 per camper and Off-Broadway to raves, Nov. 30, Dec 1, 7, 8 ting. 6 p.m. saladoyarn@ Conference Center. include T-shirt and snacks uly 20th Annual - A gmail.com. J 21 each day. For more infor- is a quick change mara- uly The Judith Miller Christmas Carol. Perfor- J 12 mation call Salado Cheer thon in which two actors July 5 Yoga and Wine at Band plays 7-10 p.m. at mances 7 p.m. each night. Coach Charla Kelley at play all the roles. Week- Corks and Creations, Salado Wine Seller. The Lounge, upstairs at Adult $10, Student $5, 254-718-1725 or Betty end performances at the 6 p.m. at Salado Wine $18 per person/$30 per The Range. Child $3 (12 and under) Peralta at 512-746-2016. Salado Silver Spur The- Seller, 841 N. Main St. couple. Questions email ater. For information, visit Call 947-9205. Join Angela Patrick as July 21, 28 & Aug. 4 Tiffany at tiffyoranch@ 20th Annual Salado August 7 www.thesaladosilverspur. Nov. 30, Dec. 1-2 she leads you step by Salado I.S.D. New gmail.com. Legends. Dinner reser- com or call the box office Salado Historical So- step through creating a Student Registration uly vations required. Din- at 254-947-3456. ciety Christmas Tour of painted masterpiece of J 13 for grades nine-12. Byrd & Street play ner 7:15 p.m. $8 adult Homes. Tickets at Salado your own with a patriotic 8:30 a.m.-noon and October 6 & 7 7-10 p.m. at The Lounge, or child. Show 8:15 Tourism office on Main theme. Please call Angela 1-5 p.m. at the Salado A Christmas Carol & upstairs at The Range. p.m., $17 Adult, $5 child street. www.saladohistori- Patrick for reservation at High School Library Fright Trail Auditions at under 12. Tickets: www. calsociety.org for more 254-681-1416. Cost $45 July 14 (1880 Williams Rd.). Tablerock. Call 254-947- tablerock.org or call 254- info. includes all materials and Jammin’ on the Please bring the following 9205. 947-9205. Ticket office, a glass of wine. Lawn, 4-7 p.m. at Salado required documentation at October 12-13 December 1 - 22 Wine Seller, 841 N. concession opens at 6:30 Christmas Is On the uly time of registration: birth Christmas in Octo- J 6 p.m. Air annual holiday Gene Snow and Paula Main St. An evening of certificate, social secu- ber at Stagecoach Inn show weekends at the Reid play 7-10 p.m. at live music by Serrenada July 22-29 rity card, immunization Conference Center, Salado Silver Spur. For The Lounge, upstairs at Hill. Bring friends, fam- Tablerock Theater record, proof residency sponsored by the Salado information, visit www. The Range. ily, food, and a thirst for Camp includes: classes, (two proofs needed: deed Chamber of Commerce good Texas Wine! If the food, lodging and trips. or lease agreement and a Ladies Auxiliary. thesaladosilverspur.com July 7 weather is nice it will be More information utility bill), current driver or call the box office at Jammin’ on the outside! 254-947-9205 or e-mail October 27-28 254-947-3456. license and any previous Annual Salado Art Lawn, 4-7 p.m. at Salado [email protected] or school records including Wine Seller, 841 N. July 14 Fair, sponsored by December 6 visit www.tablerock.org. TAKS test results. For Sit & Knit Session Main St. An evening of Salado Swirl will Salado Chamber of more information contact at The Salado Yarn Co. live music by The Sons feature the wines of July 23-26 Commerce. Call 254- Registrar Bettty Peralta inside Southern Comforts, of Leisure. Bring friends, seven wineries, 6-9 p.m. Girls basketball camp 947-5040 or visit www. at 254-947-6974 or betty. 22 N Main. Join fellow family, food, and a thirst Located at various shops for third-ninth grad- salado.com. [email protected]. knitters for casual knit- for good Texas Wine! If in Salado. Call Salado ers, $50 each. Session 1 Tourism at 254-947- for third-sixth graders, October 27 & 28 ting. 6 p.m. saladoyarn@ the weather is nice it will August 24 Tablerock’s Fright 8634 for details. 9-11 a.m., Session 2 for gmail.com. be outside! Salado ISD Annual Trail, 6:30-10 p.m. $5 seventh-ninth graders, Health and Benefits Fair ecember uly July 14 Adults and $3 for children D 7-9 J 7 noon-2 p.m. 9 - 11 a.m. at Salado Christmas Stroll, Stefanie Fix performs Dimlit Daylight per- 12 and under. Informa- Intermediate School. sponsored by Salado 6-9 p.m. at Salado Creek forms 6-9 p.m. at Salado July 27 - August 18 tion 947-9205. Chamber of Commerce. Winery, 227 N. Main St. Creek Winery, 227 N. Ballot Box Bedlam! Aug 31 - Sept 22 Main St. Or The Millionaire November 1 Details to come. Nunsense II: The Sit & Knit Session July 7 Mountebank’s Mayoral Second Coming – by Paul Cox plays 7-10 July 14 Summer Wine Din- Machination. Annual p.m. at The Lounge, melodrama performances upstairs at The Range. ner at The Range. Visit www.therangerestau- every weekend at the July 9-13 rant.com for details. Salado Silver Spur The- Vacation Bible ater. For information, visit School at Salado United July 14 www.thesaladosilverspur. Methodist Church, 9 RpT plays 7-10 p.m. com or call the box office a.m.-noon daily. Call at The Lounge, upstairs at 254-947-3456. at The Range. 254-947-5482 for more July 27 information. July 16-19 Paul Cox plays 7-10 Football camp, $50 July 10 p.m. at The Lounge, Community Emer- per camper. Session 1 upstairs at The Range. gency Responders of for third-sixth graders, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Session 2 July 28 Salado (CERTS) meet- (no relation) performs ing at 6:30 p.m. at the for seventh-ninth grad- ers, noon-2 p.m. Email 6-9 p.m. at Salado Creek Municipal Building, Winery, 227 N. Main St. 301 N. Stagecoach Rd. [email protected]. Volunteers encouraged July 20 July 28 Joe Berg plays 7-10 Byrd & Street plays Page 4B, salado Village Voice, June 21, 2012

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Serves 8 POTTERY Traditionally made HAND THROWN POTTERY with tomatoes, this ONE PIECE AT A TIME refreshing twist on an old favorite can be served as a Handmade dessert soup at the end of a Pottery, hearty meal or as part of a Homemade brunch buffet. Janelle’sFine Furnishings & Unique Decor Fudge Ingredients Furniture OVER 50 FLAVORS 2 cups (1-inch cubes) can- including Sucrose free taloupe Place cantaloupe, Nutrition Custom Florals 2 cups (1-inch cubes) seed- watermelon, cucumber, Per serving: 45 calo- Upholstery Gluten Free less watermelon half of strawberries, and ries (5 from fat), 0g total lime juice in a food pro- Accessories 1 cucumber, peeled, fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg 18 N. Main Salado seeded and chopped cessor and blend until cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 947-0423 254-947-9099 1 pound organic strawber- puréed. Chop remaining 11g total carbohydrate (2g 9280 Union Grove Lane 888-777-8844 947-0281 strawberries and stir into dietary fiber, 8g sugar),1g Located on 2484 ries, hulled, divided overlooking the lake stonecreeksettlement.com Closed Tuesday 1 tablespoon fresh lime the soup. Refrigerate until protein juice chilled.

Smellin’ the melon TranQuil Gardens R.V. Park How does one choose a sweet and “perfumy”, it Choose a good melon by (254) 947-5192 good melon? Sniff it out. will be sweet. Sniff at the selecting one that is heavy One of the best ways to blossom end – press your for its size [email protected] choose a good melon is finger at this end, and the Quiet Country Setting by the smell. If it smells melon should give slightly. Exit 286 off IH-35 • 2 miles West on FM 2484 5644 FM 2484 • Salado, TX 76571 Recipes and photos courtesy of Whole Foods Markets, Inc. Free Wi-Fi • Full Hookups • Pull Throughs For more recipes and ideas, visit www.wholefoodsmarkets.com. Page 8B, salado Village Voice, June 21, 2012 Buffalo Gourd when they are crushed. Gary F. Slanga Buffalo gourd is a fast Central Texas Master Gardener growing perennial that is very drought tolerant. I was asked recently It sends out long vines about a vining plant grow- from a large underground ing native here in Central tuberous root that can be Texas that was producing Figurines as large as 16 inches in gourds the size of base- diameter at the ground Candles balls but was colored like level and which usually mini-watermelons. That Blankets splits into two descending plant is a member of the roots that can go as deep a T-Shirts Cucurbitaceae or Squash three feet. From this tuber, family. Its scientific name Collars the long vines can extend is Cucurbita foetidissima. for hundreds of feet along Garden Accessories Its most common name is which large triangular buffalo gourd and is na- Jewelry for Pets & People green/gray leaves are pro- tive to the southwest. It is duced. The gourd itself is NOW LOCATED also known as wild pump- usually 3-4 inched in di- Inside Southern Comforts kin, wild gourd, Missouri ameter. 22 North Main gourd, Coyote gourd, or wildaboutanimalstx.com This plant has a long fetid gourd. The last name history dating back an (254) 947-0595 derived from the fetid odor estimated 5000 years as Buffalo Gourd stands out with its mini-watermelon colored fruit. Virtually every produced by the leaves evidenced by seeds found part of the gourd has a use from insecticide to laundry soap. in archeological digs at Hinds Cave historic site in a combination of sapo- centrations found in this tral Texas? Contact ask. OLD FASHIONED BURGERS near the Pecos River. Na- nins, steroids, and sugars native plant. So keep the [email protected] & ICE-CREAM tive Americans for a va- will foam when water is children and pets from Bell County master 882 North Main Street riety of uses valued this added and was used as a chewing or tasting them to gardeners are taking ap- plant. The root was used shampoo and as hand and a great extent. plications now for the next Sun - Thur: 11 AM – 7 PM for medicinal purposes, laundry soap. An expanded list of yearly class starting Janu- Fri - Sat: 11 AM – 9 PM the seeds are edible, and A word of caution is uses for this interesting ary 2013. Space is limited! the dried gourd, which in order. The fruit and and ancient plant, along Applications can be down- DRIVE-THRU NOW OPEN! turns yellow when mature, roots contain high levels with some recipes for its loaded from the website or (254)-947-5271 was used as a rattle in ritu- of a group of triterpenoid use, can be found at the picked up at the AgriLife facebook.com/burgersicecream als. 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He English and drama from has directed numerous the University of Mary plays at the Silver Spur Hardin Baylor, her M.A. Finders Keepers Theatre, including “The in Literature from Texas 39 Steps” last year. He has State University San once again authored the Marcos, and her doctorate Cool Treasures,Unique Decor & Gifts upcoming Summer Melo- in Education and Curricu- drama at the Spur. lum. 1211 N. Stagecoach “Axelrod’s script excels Thomssen makes his Tues. - Sat. 10 a.m. 5:30 p.m. better than most at having Is the apartment-sitting cutie real or imagined? Spuradical Players debut the lead character talk to as Sherman’s presumed 1(325) 665-5669 ers and Barnum & Bailey Center. She performed himself in order to explain Circus, performing as as a child at Disneyland, rival for his wife’s affec- the plot to the audience,” clowns in the “The Great- Disney World and Six tion. He’s played Ebene- Askins explained. “This est Show on Earth.” Flags Theme Parks. zer Scrooge in Salado alternation between real- He has been sharing The “blonde bomb- Tablerock amphitheater’s ity and fantasy is plausible the gift of laughter for 23 shell” continued in various annual production of “A because we can know just years as a professional TV-radio commercials as Christmas Carol.” He’s what this man is think- entertainer in theater, tele- well as theatrical touring also Executive Director ing: he verbalizes every- vision, movies, circus and shows: “Will Rogers’ Fol- of the Temple Symphony thing. It’s a writers dream, street performances. lies,” “Anything Goes,” Orchestra. but can be an actor’s Lenz’s entertainment “Cabaret” and many more. Ewton’s stage cred- nightmare. Fortunately, career started in the 1980s From 1996 to 2009, Melo- its include authoring and Grainger Esch can pull it as an actor/singer and pro- dee was a voice actor in appearing as the heroine off.” fessional tap dancer by many of the highest rated in summer melodramas. Seasoned Cast the age of six. She was shows on the Cartoon Net- Ewton and Bentley were Esch and co-lead Lenz featured in 15 national work, “The Kidd Kradd- both in the Spur shows have a common expe- commercials by age 11, ick in the Morning Show” “Steel Magnolias” and rience, but at different gaining the attention of and many Sony PS2/PS3 “Bell, Book and Candle” times. Both have toured and eventually training video games. and “The 39 Steps.” with the Ringling Broth- with Gregory Hines and She received a Telly Blackman is the the- The Broadway Dance Award and a Children’s ater’s longtime-Technical Emmy Award for her role Director and a Spuradi- cal since 2004, having on the BBC/PBS shows Gypsy’s “Camp AOK” and “Sci- appeared in more than 25 C ence A-Go Go!” and was productions, most nota- Ladies Clothing l featured on many episodes bly in “The Foreigner” Florals Gifts Indulgences Vintage & Upscale Consignments o of “Barney & Friends.” in 2008. He has appeared in film and television s She is now playing the role 25% off SALE of Detective Ange in the projects for The Disney

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257 Windmill Hill 1408 Arnold Palmer Circle 1013 Mill Creek Dr. 913 Hillcrest Dr. 12220 FM 2484 on 7+ ac., Salado Salado Salado Salado on 23+ ac., Salado $434,721 $394,721 $349,721 $319,721 $299,921

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• Creeks of Salado: Estate-sized lots starting at $60,000. • 26 + ac. homesite on Spotted Horse Lane, fenced for cattle. • Mill Creek lots: $25,000 - $89,000 • 27 ac. with creek, tank and 3 sides fenced. • Hidden Springs lots: $31,500 - $55,000 • 41 ac. with nice views and road frontage on 2 sides. • Windy Hill Ranch: lots beginning at $45,000. • 51.2 acres on I-35 in Belton, all utilities. • South Shore lots- 11 lots for $139,021 total. • 71.8 acres, near Academy, on Hwy 95. • 3 acres, Royal St. backs up to future development of Mill Creek. • 75 acres on Stillhouse Lake, views, trees, close in. • 5.5 acre homesite, Holland I.S.D. • 76 acres south of Salado, lovely views. • 10+ acres, east of Holland. • 93 acre hilltop homesite in Holland, ponds and barn. • 13 and 15 acres, native pasture and farmland near Academy. • 180 acres, excellent location, FM 1670 • 18 acre homesite on private lake near Thrall. • 219 ac. on Little Flock Rd., ponds, pasture and farmland. • 22 ac. on Fox Rd- between Salado - Belton • 287 ac. near Kempner, creek, pond, 3 houses • 25 acres, Stillhouse Lake.

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Those munities” gets bantered its members’ commitment looking to learn more Today around quite a bit today. and involvement as well as about sustainable com- $ Could you define it for leadership that is inspir- munities and what makes 26 for 12 months me? -- Holly ing, effective and respon- them tick should be sure to inside Bell County* Parker, Mechanicsburg, sive. check out sustainable.org, PA Some of the ways ISC Sustainable Communi- has worked to further ties Online’s information- (254) 947-5321 Kaid Benfield, Sus- its goals include helping packed website. 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What are LONE STAR GRADING and easily visited; where people of different ages, income levels and cul- H H & MATERIALS tural backgrounds share equally in environmental, social and cultural ben- COMMERCIAL H RESIDENTIAL efits; where many needs INDUSTRIAL of daily life can be met within a 20-minute walk EXCAVATION • GRADING • SITE PREPARATION and all may be met within a 20-minute transit ride; YARDS • LOT CLEARING • PADS • ROADS where industry and eco- DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS nomic opportunity em- phasize healthy, environ- ALL TYPES DIRT WORK • MATERIALS & HAULING mentally sound practices.” In his March 2011 Photo by thinkstock ***FREE ESTIMATES*** NRDC ‘Switchboard’ Green groups are optimistic that the EPA’s recent blog post entitled “A Trip proposal to limit carbon dioxide emissions from new (254) 947-0149 or (254) 933-7900 to Sustainaville,” Benfield coal- and gas-burning power plants will become a rule H H lays out his vision for what and will help take a significant bite out of U.S. green- H H H H H a model of sustainable H H H house gas pollution. communities could look like, with neighborhoods how energy efficiency and the details? sporting healthy amounts ecological restoration can -- Maddie Samberg, via of green space and shared revitalize their otherwise e-mail vegetable gardens; mass struggling economies; transit, biking and walk- developing community In March 2012 the U.S. ing replacing the majority sustainability initiatives Environmental Protection of automobile traffic; and throughout Agency (EPA) proposed mixed use communities war-ravaged parts of the first nationwide emis- where schools, residences Kosovo, Serbia and Mace- sion standards to limit and commercial spaces donia; installing green carbon dioxide emissions are near each other and are roofs on residences in the from new coal- and gas- powered by solar panels, Chinese city of Shenzen burning power plants. geothermal heat pumps or as a pilot project to show And while the operative windmills. how such “technologies” word here is “new”—the According to the Ver- can yield significant car- standards would not ap- mont-based Institute for bon sequestration and oth- ply to plants currently in Sustainable Communities er environmental benefits, operation or those that be- (ISC), sustainable com- and many more. gin construction over the munities are “economical- Key to any consider- next year—they would ef- ly, environmentally and ation of what makes a fectively cut carbon emis- socially healthy and resil- community sustainable is sions in half over the life- ient” and meet “challenges the acknowledgement that time of a new power plant. through integrated solu- there is no such thing as According to the EPA, the tions rather than through perfection. “Sustainability standards reflect the ongo- fragmented approaches.” is a process of continuous ing trend in the power sec- And perhaps more im- improvement so commu- tor toward cleaner plants portant: Sustainable com- nities constantly evolve deploying the latest in munities take a long-term and make changes to ac- American-made pollution perspective, focusing on complish their goals,” re- minimizing technologies. “both the present and fu- ports Sustainable Commu- ture, well beyond the next nities Online, a web-based “The nation’s electricity budget or election cycle” information and network- comes from diverse and so that the needs of the ing clearinghouse started largely domestic energy current as well as future in the 1990s by a broad sources, including fossil generations are met with coalition of sustainability- adequate resources. ISC oriented organizations and adds that the success of ontinued on page managed by the Washing- C 5C June 21, 2012 salado Village Voice, Page 5C EarthTalk FROM Page 4C fuels, nuclear, hydro and, Clayton Daniel increasingly, renewable energy sources,” reports the EPA. “The proposed Air Conditioning and Refrigeration standard would not change (254) 541-5680 this fact, and EPA put a fo- cus on ensuring this stan- dard provides a pathway dealer forward for a range of im- portant domestic resourc- Residential and Commercial A/C and Heat Commercial Refrigeration and New Installs es, including coal with Clayton Daniel, Owner Service on all brands technologies that reduce photo by: Thinkstock There are many ways to define a sustainable community, but in TACLA29893C carbon emissions.” general they sport healthy amounts of green space and shared vegetable gardens; $ New plants could still mass transit, biking and walking replacing the majority of automobile traffic; and Spring Check 50 with this ad choose to burn any fossil mixed use communities where schools, residences and commercial spaces are fuel to generate electricity near each other and are powered by clean, renewable energy sources. as long as modern carbon wards providing that pro- reduction technologies are Britt Heating & tection.” employed. Greens are optimistic Environmentalists are that the proposal will be- Air Conditioning cheering the EPA’s move [email protected] come a rule. In concert given that power plants Installations • Repairs with clean car standards (254) 947-0051 are the largest individual the EPA announced in Office sources of carbon pollu- 947-5263 2010—mobile sources tion in the U.S., respon- contribute some 30 per- Mobile 760-1004 sible for some 40 percent cent to our overall carbon Serving Salado for 25 years of our overall greenhouse Donations gratefully accepted emissions—the new pow- TACL #B006640 gas emissions. Despite er plant standards should this huge pollution bur- help take a significant bite den, currently there are no out of U.S. greenhouse gas Minor and Major Repairs uniform national limits on clawson disposal pollution. the amount of carbon pol- Foreign and Domestic “These standards will lution that future power help further the progress service plants will be able to emit. offers great garbage service we are making towards a “The Supreme Court at a competitive price. cleaner, more secure fu- has found in two landmark C&W AUTO REPAIR ture for energy in Amer- Container & curbside recycling also available. cases, Massachusetts v. ica,” says Fred Krupp, State Inspections & Detailing EPA and American Elec- president of the non-profit tric Power v. Connecti- 512-746-2000 Environmental Defense 947-5782 • 889 FM2268 cut, that it is the EPA’s job Fund (EDF). “We will use under the Clean Air Act our nation’ electricity re- to protect the American W. J. 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