Who is Horton Foote? Salado VVillageillage VVoiceoice Vol. XXX, Number 38 Thursday, February 21, 2008 254/947-5321 fax 254/947-9479 www.saladovillagevoice.com 50¢ Gems, jewels & more during Artfully Yours Diamonds might be a Both her parents are jew- girl’s best friend, but the elers and both her grand- Artfully Yours Winter Fes- parents were also jewelers, tival is your place to find artists and gemologists. out about these and other She is currently managing gemstone treasures. her family’s jewelry store, The three-day event, “bentons,” in Salado. She scheduled for Feb. 22-24, will be hosting a work- focuses on the artist and shop, “Beading Basics.” artisan who make Salado This workshop will consist and the surrounding area of basic tools you will need home. One focus will be to get started, as well as on jewelry, including se- some troubleshooting with lecting gem stones, the the engineering aspects of mythological powers they putting beads together to are thought to possess, and make a necklace or brace- the basics of the latest ar- let. “I will bring tools so tistic craft of beading. everyone will get “hands- On Feb. 23, Frankie on experience” at con- Gene Sidaras, a silver- structing a piece of jew- smith who creates her elry,” says Brandy. Each works of art at her Salado attendee will learn how to gallery, FSG Fine Jew- make a necklace/bracelet Grace Jones in her dress store in Salado. She died February 16, 2008. elry will make a presenta- using both wire and silk tion. Along with her own string techniques. A pam- fine jewelry, Frankie - fea phlet outlining the tools Salado’s Grace Jones will long be tures work of other artists and steps will be given for Amazing Grace: “whose work I just like!” practice at home. Work- remembered for her style, class she built a successful mod- Frankie will conduct a shop size is limited to 10. Salado’s Grace Jones and continued her educa- about her politics and em- elign career with the likes seminar titled “The Birth The three-day, Artfully died February 16, 2008 in tion at Baylor University braced her civic responsi- of Mary Alice Rice and of Birthstones”, a geeky, Yours Winter Festival is Gonzales, Texas follow- and the University of Tex- bility. She raised money John Powers. Her marriage and sometimes weird, look chock full of seminars, lec- ing a short illness. She was as. for political candidates of to Lt. Col. Jack Jones in at the meaning of birth- tures, workshops, author 87, born on November 6, In 1943, while still a her choice, including Hu- 1946 led her to Berlin dur- stones and their historical readings, music, gallery 1920. stduent at The University bert Humphrey and Lyn- ing the tense Berlin Airlift spheres of influence. “Do tours, theater performanc- She is preceded in death of Texas Grace read an ar- don Johnson. She served years and to a tour of Ja- I believe this stuff?” says es and visits to workshops by parents Juddie Finch ticle in LOOK magazine on countless boards includ- pan during which Grace Frankie. “Nah, but it’s fun, and studios of artists and Rosanky and William about the desperate need ing the University of Texas was named as one of the and by the looks of it, you artisans. Seminar topics in- Rosanky, her brother Bill for licensed women pilots School of Architecture, the five best-dressed women should live long and pros- clude woodworking, bead- Rosanky and a nephew to become part of the new Scott and White Medical in Japan. She was the first per if you wear the right ing, gemstones, stained Billy. She is survived by Women’s Army Air Force. Center, and the Institute American to perform the ones!” glass, home design, song her nephew John Rosanky, She immediately obtained for Humanities in Salado. intricate Japanse tea cere- Carolyn Dachs brings a writing, and car restora- his wife Rhonda and a her private license from She was proud of serving mony. President Dwight D. true passion for design to tion. great-niece Miki Rosanky Bobby Ragsdale Fly- with her dear friend Lady Eisenhower would name jewelry. She is the owner A complete schedule and her husband Kevin ing School in Austin. She Bird Johnson on the board Grace as an “ambassador of Gregory’s, a stunning of performances, presen- Matocha, all of Salado. joined the WASP, complet- of the National Wildflower abroad” to Japan. jewelry gallery that at- tations and seminars is on She is remembered ed her training at Avenger Research Center. She also In the mid-1950s, Jack’s tracts a distinguished Page 1B of this edition by countless friends and Field in Sweetewater, Tex- sat on the board of the assignment took the couple crowd. Carolyn attended Salado Village Voice. admirers and other fam- as and began to ferry mili- Salado National Bank and to New York. She steered The Fashion Institute of Three-day show passes ily members including her tary planes. She flew all served twice as the Presi- her career into modeling Technology in New York are $10 in advance or $15 cousin Richard Crozier manner and size of aircraft dent of the Salado Cham- for commercials, including where she earned her de- at the door of Salado’s and wife Barbara, of Gon- from AT-6 trainers to B-17 ber of Commerce. American icons Kodak and gree in fashion buying and Civic Center. Each dem- zales. bombers, out of one of the In lieu of flowers, me- Ford. merchandising. Carolyn onstration or workshop is Grace, a fourth genera- heaviest-trafficked airports morials may be made to In 1961, Grace and Jack will follow Frankie’s pre- $25 or four for $75 when tion Texan and the great- in the country, Love Field the Lady Bird Johnson returned to Central Texas sentation with an informa- purchased in advance. grand-daughter of a Ger- in Dallas. She became a Wildflower Center or the and opened the dress store tive seminar of her own, Registration and a com- man immigrant for whom commanding officer of the Institute for the Humani- that would carry her name, “Detailing Diamonds” plete schedule of activi- the town of Rosanky WASP stationed at Black- ties at Salado. “Grace Jones” above its - everything about cuts, ties are available on line was named, was born in land Air Force Base near Dossman Funeral Home door. The old First State color, clarity, and quality. at www.artfullyyours.org Waelder, Texas. Follow- Waco until the WASP were of Belton was in charge of Bank building at the corner She will touch on how to or by calling the Salado ing her graduation from disbanded near the end of arrangments. of Main Street and Royal sell and buy diamonds. Chamber of Commerce at Smithville High School, the war. For more photos and continues to carry her Brandy Benton has 254/947-5040. Grace attended the San After the war, she information about Grace name above it today. been making jewelry since Marcos Baptist Academy moved to New York, where Jones, please turn to 10- she was two years old. She was passionate 11A.
INSIDE Turn to Page 1B Bulk Rate U.S. Postage Paid alendar of vents C E 2B Permit No. 50 Classifieds 1C for complete schedule Salado, TX 76571 Forum 2A of events for Off the Record 2A Subscribe Shopping Map 4B Artfully Yours Today Rooted in Salado Sports 7A Since 1979 Winter Festival 254/947-5321 salado Page 2A, Village Voice, February 21, 2008 Demos keep primary cauldron boiling; Writer notes lighter political FORUMFORUM side and a “Special” invitation An Open Exchange of Ideas This year’s somewhat bizarre presi- dential primary contest has passed the three-quarter mark, with the Repub- Off the lican nominee on the verge of grab- Record bing the brass ring, and Democrats embroiled in a race that’s still too- by Ken Clapp close-to-call. We use the term “bizarre” advisedly Our group (of pol-kibitzers) first nick- because GOPer John McCain, despite named the Guv “Goodhair.” Later changed leading his pack with 903 confirmed to “Landslide” after his “showing” in last delegates (1191 needed), is causing the year’s election. And now we need a new right-wing of his party some major epithet to designate his speedy support- discomfort since “Mac” is not consid- hopping from one GOP presidential can- ered a true-blue (or red) conservative. didate to another. Skittishness resulting He lacks (say the righteous right) from his “new best pol-pals” inability to loyal Tory credentials and is tagged hang on to the nominating torch. a “moderate” by hard-core leaders, First there was “America’s Mayor” - along with the blathering “Hate Voice Rudy Giuliani, who was the object of Per- of the GOP” Rush Limbaugh. ry’s affection. We all thought at the time The term “moderate” (in GOPtalk) that old Rick was angling for Veep - until is almost as bad as being called a “lib- he let slip that he really preferred Mike Rebates for Non-Taxpayers? eral.” Huckabee! DEMO BATTLEFRONT Then Giuliani “bailed out” and “Huck” Should non-taxpayers get a tax rebate? Over on the Democratic Primary hasn’t enough delegates to host a “get- That had been the revealing sticking point side the situation is more “unique” acquainted” party (provided his evangeli- in the Washington debate over an eco- than “bizarre,” in that the leading con- cal friends ever “party”) so Perry is now nomic stimulus package. tenders for president represent two hanging tight to John McCain’s coattails. Democrats insisted on spreading the Rich unprecedented “firsts”: Hillary Clin- KELSO’S COMMENT rebate to people who don’t pay the federal ton - a female, with 35 years experi- All that brought John Kelso out in full income tax for a simple reason -- there are Lowry ence in government: Arkansas, the force last week with an Austin American- so many of them. A literal rebate in the White House, and currently a New Statesman column that had folks rollick- sense of giving back a bit of what people York Senator. ing along the Colorado. pay in federal income taxes was objec- The other political firstling is The funniest comment by Austin’s tionable because it would exclude the 40 long as the economy is growing, and it Barack Obama, a young African- “Doctor of Drollery” was that Perry’s percent of households that pay none at wouldn’t help anyone to try anyway. By American, who has ignited both col- endorsement was one of two things all. any standard, they pay their fair share. As lege and independent voters across the McCain really didn’t need - the other That fact is worth noting because it they pony up almost 40 percent of federal land in what’s been termed “Obam- was “a big red boil on the end of his puts the lie to the notion that the federal income taxes, the top 1 percent earn a ania.” nose.” tax code is a vampirish scheme by Repub- little more than 20 percent of the nation’s Obama and his fired-up troops have SCRIBE’S NEW “GROUP” TITLE lican economic elites to privilege the rich income. kept the first term Illinois Senator’s At any rate - the fun that political scribes at the expense of the poor. Barack Obama, People at the lowest end have been out-of-nowhere “surprise surge” going are having with Perry, leads this writer to Hillary Clinton and John Edwards can escaping federal income taxes entirely. strong as the two “nearly deadlocked” give our own sub-species’ group a title barely say the word “taxes” without More than 40 million income-tax filers Demos head towards the March 4 pri- that identifies us completely: “Guffaws R retailing some version of this tale, which have no income-tax liability. President mary in Texas and Ohio. Us!” is detached from reality and has been get- Bush’s tax cuts increased the number of Barack is leading for the first time That’s linked to a hope that our favorite ting steadily more so. people in this category by millions. And with 1,280 votes versus Hillary’s 1,218 (former) aggie yell leader will keep us sup- The number of people on the lower end more than 20 million families pay no (totals include both pledged primary plied with the humor needed in this mad, of the income scale who are exempt from income taxes while getting a check from delegates and superdelegates). mad, world of Texas political scribbling. federal income taxes has been increasing, the Treasury thanks to the Earned Income BIG TEST - MARCH 4 Oh yeah - about that new “handle” for while the proportion of the federal income Tax Credit. As noted, a critical battle will take Perry now that he’s made a three point tax burden borne by higher-end taxpayers Federal income taxes aren’t the whole place on March 4, when 444 delegates landing in McCain’s campaign squadron has gone up. If this is the fruit of Ronald picture. People lower down on the income are up for grabs in four primaries - the (especially since no one else is left). Reagan and George W. Bush class war- scale still have to pay the payroll tax to “biggies” Texas and Ohio, plus Rhode Our suggestion: Governor “Leap- fare on behalf of the wealthy, the boys fund programs like Social Security. Even Island and Vermont. frog” Perry. How does that grab you? down at the yacht club have to be bitterly here, though, the rich bear the heaviest It’s being predicted (shakily) that * * * * disappointed. burden. The top 20 percent paid more Clinton will regain the delegate OBAMA INVITED TO SALADO A study by the Tax Foundation (of all than 44 percent of payroll taxes in 2004, lead after the Texas-Ohio votes are Many villagers firmly believe that the taxes, not just federal income taxes) found according to the CBO. tabulated. She’s expected to rack up Salado Chapter of the International Society that between 1991 and 2004, “the only As for the debate over the rebate, if the 60 percent of the combined two-state of “Do No Gooders” (the guys who meet income group whose share of total taxes (dubious) premise is to kick-start the econ- totals, provided the Texas Latino with alarming regularity at the Stagecoach increased was the highest income quin- omy by scattering money around, lower- vote holds firm and the Buckeye coffee shop) are nothing more than a gang tile.” The wealthiest 1 percent of taxpay- income people paying no income taxes State’s Demo polling numbers are of conservative curmudgeons who delight ers -- the focus of so much Democratic ire might as well be included. But the moment correct. in denigrating “liberals” and “moderates” -- pay nearly 40 percent of federal income shouldn’t pass without noting what it tells Even if Clinton is successful on with equal fervor. taxes, and about as much as the entirety of us about the tax system supposedly being March 4, there are still 14 primaries This column has uncovered a “not-yet” the bottom 95 percent. skewed toward the rich. It is not, except left with 787 delegates to be divided. announced item (from the “no-gooder” Democrats counter that the rich pay in the sense that it exacts more taxes from One of the two brawlers would have front) that nullifies at least some of the more in taxes only because they’ve been them. to win over 70 percent of all the right-wing negativism that surrounds getting richer. Yes, but no one knows Rich Lowry is editor of the National Review. remaining delegates - to reach the DNGers. We learned that several mem- how to stop them from getting richer as (c) 2008 by King Features Synd., Inc. necessary 2025 to be crowned the bers have invited Barack Obama to “pre-convention” winner. meet with the coffee drinkers during his And that, according to nonpartisan Texas visit! Salado Village Voice is published every Thursday, 213 Mill Creek Dr, Suite #125, PO Box 587, Salado, number-crunchers, is “statistically” “Drop by on your way to Austin or Texas 76571. Subscription Rates: $26 per year in Bell County, $28 per year outside of Bell County; $35 per year outside of Texas. impossible, so it appears we’re headed Dallas” was the e-mailed invite to the Phone: 254/947-5321 Fax: (254) 947-9479 Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays for a “brokered” convention that could Obama camp. Word quickly came back News releases: [email protected] give superdelegates the final say as to that the candidate would “try.” Obama Display advertising: [email protected] who becomes the Democratic Party’s campaign staffers also urged the Demo- Deadlines: Display ads • noon Fridays Classified ads • 12 noon Mondays nominee for president. DNGers to serve as precinct captains and Editorial policies: Opinions on the editorial pages are those of the writer, not necessarily the owners * * * * “round up the usual suspects” for the or employees of the Salado Village Voice. All letters to the editor should be signed and have a phone “GUFFAWS R US” March 4 primary. number and address for verification. The editor reserves the right to reject and/or edit any letter. Letters Texas GOP Governor Rick Perry How do you like them apples? And should address issues, not personalities and should be concise and constructive in approach. Letters should be limited to 300 words. has kept those of us who try to follow the names of the renegade DNGers? We Tim Fleischer, Editor-in-Chief Marilyn Fleischer, Managing Editor his current wanderings (through the promised to keep that information under [email protected] [email protected] national political wilderness) super- wraps, but in keeping with our vigilant Ken Clapp, Political Commentary Stephanie Hood, Composition busy these days. search for news worth printing “above [email protected] [email protected] We haven’t even had time to tag the fold” (that means important), we’ll him with a new nickname follow- stay on top of this important breaking Royce Wiggin, Administrative Assistant [email protected] ing his “non-stop” association with story. “wannabe” presidential nominees. That’s -30- Preparing for digital salado Village Voice, February 21, 2008, Page 3A television transition Trepidations of the rich Capitol Comment FORUMFORUM
Kay Bailey Hutchison An Open Exchange of Ideas U.S. Senator
On Thursday, February log broadcasting stops at mid- 7, an AMBER Alert mes- night on February 17, 2009. Jim sage flashed across TVs all After the transition, consum- Hightower over Texas, as the Emergency ers can keep their older, ana- Alert System (EAS) broadcast log TVs if they obtain a set- Time for another peek information on a 5-year old top converter box. into the “Lifestyles of the Austin boy who had been just A converter box will trans- been abducted. Thanks to the late the digital broadcast sig- Rich and Cranky.” swift action of authorities and nal into an analog signal that The rich would like a implementation of the AM- an older TV will display. Each little more respect from BER Alert system, the boy television that is neither out- you hoi polloi. They are was safely recovered thirteen fitted with a digital tuner nor fatigued by all this news hours later and returned to connected to a cable or satel- coverage about the eco- his family. For more than 40 lite service requires its own nomic travails of the hard- years, variations of the EAS converter box. D-TV convert- working middle class. have worked in concert with ers will be available nation- First, the subprime mort- radio and television broadcast- wide at electronic stores and ers, cable companies, and sat- other U.S. retailers. gage collapse got all the ellite providers to inform the The coming transition headlines, with sob stories public of emergencies. Today, poses special challenges for about low-income families it warns citizens about severe border communities. Last losing their homes. Then weather hazards, helps mobi- year, I introduced legislation came the hue and cry lize communities to search for that allows broadcasters along about the hardships caused and recover kidnapped chil- the southern border to contin- Legislation will provide education by rising gasoline prices. dren, and enables the govern- ue analog broadcasts for five And now even Republican ment to immediately address years, but maintains Federal presidential candidates are the nation in the event of a Communications Commis- benefits to our military families national emergency. sion (FCC) authority over trying to “feel the pain” of working stiffs. One year from now, on broadcasts, based on public By Congressman John R. Carter merit is due to these brave educational assistance to Puh-leeze. Do report- February 17, 2009, the na- interest. soldiers. But it is also im- more of the men and wom- ers think that those people tion’s full power broadcasters To help defray the cost of In March of 1864, Abra- portant that we recognize en in our Armed Forces and (large TV stations covering obtaining converter boxes, the are the only ones suffer- ham Lincoln delivered the sacrifices and efforts their dependents through multiple cities) will switch National Telecommunications ing today? What about these words to the crowd made by the spouses and two provisions. First, it from an analog to a digital and Information Administra- the pinch being felt by at the Washington, D.C. families of these soldiers, would allow active duty broadcasting format. This tion will issue up to two $40 the rich? Do reporters not change will dramatically en- coupons per household to go sanitary fair. “This extraor- and assist them in the chal- servicemembers to transfer know of the downturn hance the clarity of television toward the purchase of con- dinary war in which we are lenges they face. any unused portion of the this past holiday season in broadcasts, resulting in less verter boxes. Consumers may engaged falls heavily upon There are numerous GI benefits to their depen- luxury purchases at Saks interference, sharper pictures, apply for their coupons until all classes of people, but benefits given to our- ser dents, and it would allow Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and better sound. The efficien- March 31, 2009 by calling 1- most heavily upon the sol- vice men and women, one for these same provisions and Tiffany? I tell you, it cy of digital broadcasting may 888-DTV-2009 (1-888-388- dier. For it has been said, of which is the GI bill. to apply to Reserve and also allow for new and diverse 2009) or by visiting www. was an absolutely dread- all that a man hath will he Signed into law by Presi- Guard servicemembers. television programming. dtv2009.gov. The coupons ful experience. give for his life; and while dent Franklin D. Roos- President Bush ex- Most importantly, transi- must be used within 90 days While the media all contribute of their sub- evelt, the GI Bill provided pressed support for such a tioning to digital television, of being issued. moaned and groaned or D-TV, will free up the Those subscribing to a stance the soldier puts his money for college or vo- proposal in his 2008 State about the shopping slow- frequencies on which data cable or satellite television life at stake, and often cational education, unem- of the Union speech by down at Target and other is transmitted to the public, service may not be affected by yields it up in his country’s ployment compensation asking Congress to “join downscale stores, they otherwise known as broadcast the D-TV conversion, but con- cause. The highest merit, and loans for home owner- me in …allowing our expressed not a whit of spectrum, for important safety sumers should contact their then, is due to the soldier.” ship or starting a business. troops to transfer their un- concern about the overall activities that will increase the cable or satellite provider to The fair in Washington that However, these benefits used education benefits to nation’s ability to respond to make sure service will not be sluggishness at Tiffany, spring was one of a num- were only offered to those their spouses or children.” terrorist attacks and national disrupted. Many newer tele- for example. In the upscale ber of great fairs held dur- soldiers who served and It is only fair to our service disasters. Digital broadcast- visions are already equipped suburbs of New York City, ing the war to raise money not extended to the spous- members to allow them ing will continue to transmit with a digital tuner and will Tiffany stores had a 10 emergency messages, like not require a converter box to for the soldiers on the front es and families. I cospon- to use the full amount of percent drop in sales! This AMBER Alerts, but some of function after the transition. If lines and in the hospitals. sored bipartisan legislation the GI benefits they have renowned jeweler to the the spectrum space will be you are not sure, you should These fairs were organized this week that will allow earned. Military families rich reports that sales were reallocated to implement a contact the manufacturer to everywhere in the North military service men and have shared in the sacri- alarmingly soft on items nationwide public safety com- check the capabilities of your largely through the efforts women to transfer their fices of service men and like $10,000 pendants and munication system to sup- TV. of the women, who earned unused GI Bill education women and I strongly be- port police, fire departments, I encourage consumers to brooches. If that’s not a and spent millions of dol- benefits to their spouses or lieve they should have the rescue squads and other first arm themselves with informa- sign of suffering, then I lars in aid of the soldiers. children. ability to share in the ben- responders. The challenges tion and prepare well in ad- don’t know what is! Yet, With Fort Hood in Tex- This new effort, intro- efits. As the representative facing first responders on Sep- vance of the transition. There all the clueless reporters tember 11, 2001, and during are a number of resources as’ 31st District, we are duced by Representatives for the largest military base rushed off to interview Hurricanes Katrina and Rita available to help consumers reminded daily of the sac- Roscoe Bartlett and Steve in the nation and so many tacky Wal-Mart shoppers, illustrate how badly this capa- get ready. Learn more from rifices made by our service Israel, provides Congress military families, I look as though their little pur- bility is needed, and the 9/11 the FCC at ww.dtv.com, or men and women, and like with a timely and meaning- forward to seeing this bill chases are going to sustain Commission recommended a visit the broadcast industry’s Lincoln said, the highest ful opportunity to extend signed into law. nationwide public safety sys- D-TV website, www.dtvan- America’s mighty eco- tem in its final report to Con- swers.com. To speak with nomic machine. gress. someone by phone, call 1- The only good news So what does the D-TV 888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225- for upscale marketers is transition mean for you? 5322). that the super-rich are still Nationwide, about 13 Not since the conver- buying. Tiffany reports percent of homes have older sion from black-and-white to television sets and receive color television in the 1950s, that its sales of jewelry over-the-air programming us- or from multiple party line costing $50,000 and up ing antenna or “rabbit ears.” telephones to private house- continued to be strong In Texas, this number is much hold lines nationwide, has the - especially among Euro- higher, with more than 20 U.S. communications indus- peans, Asians, and Middle percent needing to take steps try undertaken such sweeping Eastern buyers who came to prepare for the transition. change. However, with the here to shop, taking advan- These households will need right information and prepa- tage of the weak American converter boxes to change ration, consumers can have a dollar. digital broadcasts into an smooth transition and contin- analog format so their TVs ued access to the public infor- Thank goodness for can display public safety and mation that helps keep us all that, right? emergency broadcasts. If a safe. For more information television is only equipped Kay Bailey Hutchison is on Jim Hightower’s work with an analog tuner, it will the senior U.S. Senator from visit www.jimhightower. work as it does now until ana- Texas. com Page 4A , February 21, 2008, Salado Village Voice Take steps to prevent Identity Theft
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Salado 62 Salado 42 Grandview 57 Jarrell 59 Quarter 1 2 3 4 F Quarter 1 2 3 4 F Salado 13 20 12 16 62 Salado 13 9 14 6 42 Grand 16 13 14 14 57 Jarrell 8 17 19 24 59 Salado Eagles defeated Salado Eagles gave Grandview in a warm-up up 24 points in the fourth game Feb. 16 62-57 with quarter to lose a one-point three players scoring dou- edge they held over the dis- ble figures for the Eagles. trict-leading Jarrell Cou- After trailing 13-16 in gars Feb. 12, losing 42-59. the first, Salado scored 20 David Rosenau led the points in the second quar- team with 13 points. He ter to take the first half shot six of 11 from the Salon lead, 33-29. field and one of three from Rosenau shot five of 11 the free throw line. He also from the field and seven had four rebounds, a block, 947-9001 of nine from the fre throw a steal. Hair by line to lead the Eagles with Jared Lutz followed 17 points. He also grabbed with 9 points on four of nine defensive rebounds nine shooting. He also had and made a steal and an as- two rebounds and two as- Leaza Floyd sist on the night. sists. Seawood followed with Nick Seawood had 6 Tue - Sat five of seven shooting from points on two of eight the field and a perfect six shooting from the field and shots from the free throw two of six from the stripe. line for 16 points. He had He also had two assists. two rebounds, two steals Also scoring for Salado Sunnie Huffman and six assists. were Barton Grigsby, 4 Lutz also had double points, one rebound; Gar- Tue, Wed & Fri figures with 13 points on ret Ward, 4 points, three six of 14 shooting from the rebounds, one steal and field. He also had five re- two assists; Trae Liller, 4 Cuts - Color - Perms - Etc bounds, a steal and an as- points; C.J. Little, 2 points, sist. a rebound and a steal. Appointments Necessary
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Brady Alexander, Champion/Grand Champion Pie, Taylor Johnson, Champion/Grand Champion Market Connor Smith, Champion/Reserve Grand Champion Salado 4-H. Swine, Salado FFA. Cookies, Salaod 4-H.
Sarah Cleveland, Champion Duroc Market Swine, Colby Medlin, Champion WHite OPB Market Swine, Zack Oldham, Champion Heavy Weight Southdown Salado FFA. Salado 4-H. Market Lamb, Salado 4-H.
Jordon Mitchell, second place Heavy Weight market stee, Salado 4-H.
Photos courtesy of Jim Mohler Salado Youth Fair Boosters Ethan Mitchell, Reserve Champion Hampshire Market Lauren Haire, first place Lightweight medium wool Swine, Salado 4-H. market lamb, SHS FFA.
Kegan Owen, second place Cockerels commercial Ashley Combs, second place Hampshire Light Heavy Ashley Land, second place Black OPB Light Heavy broilers, Salado FFA. Weight, Salado FFA. Weight swine, Salado 4-H. Page 8A, salado Village Voice, February 21, 2008 Salado students sell projects in Bell Co. Youth Fair
Morgan Kelly, third place, Yorkshire light- James Ervi, third place Duroc Middle Brittany Finger, third place, Hampshire weight market swine, Salado FFA. Weight market swine, Salado FFA. Kaci Wells, third place, Heavy Weight finewool market lamb, Salado FFA. Lt. Hvy. market swine, Salado 4-H.
Megan Seaton, third place, Yorkshire middle weight market swine, FFA. Joshua Rodriguez, , third place, Meat Caitlyn Oyler, third place, Cross Breed, Colby Christian, third place, Yorkshire Goats, class 7, Salado 4-H. light heavy weight swine, Salado FFA light heavyweight market swine, FFA.
Logan Haire, fourth place, Meat Goats, Class 11, Salado FFA. Leah Ray, fourth place Yorkshire light Derrick Fitzpatrick, fifth place, cross- Bridgett Gloria, fifth place roasters, heavy weight market swine, FFA. breeds light weight market swine, 4-H. Salado 4-H.
Sierra Armstrong, fifth place Meat Stephanie Lastovica, fifth place, heavy middleweight market Cade Hendrick, fifth place Cross breed Goats, class 6, Salado FFA. steer, Salado 4-H. lightweight market swine, Salado FFA. Congratulations to ALL of the participants! Page 10A, salado Village Voice, February 21, 2008 Remembering Salado’s
This story about Grace Jones originally appeared in the Salado Village Voice in 1994 as part of a series on prominent Texas wom- en. It is reprinted along with photos of Grace that have appeared in our pag- es over the years.
by MaryBelle Brown Oh Grace! This title was borrowed from an article written about Grace Rosanky Jones and published in her home town newspaper, The Bastrop Advertister and County News in 1988. Grace Jones has been written about on two conti- Mattress World nents in newspapers, mag- off HK Dodgen Loop 363, next to Hancock azines, and trade journals. Simmons, Spring Air, Sleeptronics, She has been featured in articles in all of the ma- Futons, Taylor Bedding jor newspapers in Texas, Waterbed Supplies numerous times in some “We Guarantee the of them, and in newspa- Lowest Prices” pers across the country. Most publications have been concerned with her Grace Jones will be remembered as a woman of style, as a former Powers model, elegance and class. a television commercial personality, a hostess who to Smithville, in Bastrop patriotic fervor ran high, 254-770-3325 • 2825 Thornton Lane • Temple gives beautiful parties, a County, where Grace be- Grace joined an elite group stylist who produces fabu- gan a life-long pursuit of of young women who lous fashion shows, and learning. She attended chose to serve our country the owner of an exclusive public school in Smith- by becoming WAFS, later couture shop in a quaint ville, later continuing her known as WASPS. little village in Central education at San Marcos The Women’s Air Texas named Salado. Baptist Academy. She en- Force Service Pilots were This article is about an- tered Baylor University at charged with the responsi- other Grace who may be the age of fifteen. After bility of ferrying aircraft viewed as a total contra- one year at Baylor Grace between bases to relieve diction of what one would continued her College Air Force pilots who were expect of a former Powers work at the University of going into combat. model, a world traveler, a Texas in Austin, working In order to qualify for pioneer in woman’s avia- on a degree in physical such service a woman tion, a pace-setter in high education. must have had a commer- fashion and a successful Throughout her life, cial pilot’s license. Grace business woman. Grace Jones seems to have quickly achieved this, be- Grace Rosanky Jones been driven by an urge to coming the first woman was born in Waelder, Tex- learn; piano lessons, for- pilot to graduate for Rags- as, a small town in Gonza- eign languages, flying, dale’s Flying School in les County. She is a fourth animal husbandry, physi- Austin. generation Texan and cal education, the elabo- After the WASP dis- the great-granddaughter rate Japanese tea ceremo- banded, Grace moved to of a German immigrant ny, modeling and how to New York where she be- for whose son Rosanky, create and manage a suc- came a Powers model-run- Texas was named. When cessful business. way modeling and photog- she was quite young, the When the United States raphy and later television Rosanky family moved entered World War II and commercials. Salado “Best Chicken Fried Steak in Texas” EVERYONE COULD USE Eyecare 50’s & 60’s Cafe • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Laser Vision Nifty’sServing: A QUARTER BACK. Consultations • Contact Lenses • Eyeglasses ($100 OFF YOUR DEDUCTIBLE WOULD BE EVEN BETTER.) (Next Day Service Available) • Minor Eye Breakfast Emergencies Lunch & Dinner Daily Specials GET NEW DEDUCTIBLE REWARDS TODAY. $100 off your deductible for every year of safe driving. It’s part of new Banquet Room Allstate Your Choice Auto Insurance. Are you in Good Hands®? (254) 947-8023 Elvis Home Cooking! at Nifty’s KARIN BRYANT 113 N. STAGECOACH RD Suite # 3 Monday • Tuesday SALADO [email protected] Dr. John K. Cooke, O.D. Thursday Nights Doctor of therapeutic optometry 6:30 - 8:30
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Others were Ko- Grace Jones life is Main Street Stars Dance Team dak commercial with Ed turning the other chic!, Recreational Gymnastics - Trampoline & Tumbling Sulllivan, and the biggest according to the Chicago Ballet - Tap - Jazz - Hip Hop - Twirling commercial, “Around the Tribune, but Saladoans Creative Movement - Fitnastics World with Ford” with know the other Grace, the Parent/Tot Gymnastics Hugh Downs. She was unpretentious small town Mobile Gym Bus - Birthday Parties on the Today Show with girl who is uncomfortable New! Adult Yoga Our yoga instructor has many years of Dave Garroway and Ar- talking about herself but experience with various forms of yoga. lene Frances. who eagerly speaks of oth- Call for one free trial lesson (254) 285-1446 In 1946, Grace married ers who have helped her to www.mainstreetgymnastics.com an Air Force officer and achieve her dreams. began years of world trav- els, living in Germany, Bryan, Texas, New York City and Tokyo, Japan. When the word got around that a famous New Copper Ridge Antique Mall York model was living in for the best selection & prices on antique furniture, Tokyo, Grace was contact- ed by the head of the post Grace Jones, World War II WASP. collectibles, jewelry, glassware, coins etc. exchange headquarters for all the services and asked Announcing our to present and model in a n extensive series of fashion shows in Seoul, Korea. new clothing boutique After her husband’s Featuring clothing for everyone discharge from the Air Force, the couple moved and shoes from Yellowbox! to Salado and began rais- ing thoroughbred horses. When her husband sug- Merchandise is discounted up to 50% gested that she open a shop On Highway 29 between Georgetown & Highway 183 in Salado, Grace decided to follow his advice. She (7 1/2 miles West of I-35 toward 183) made many trips to New Grace Jones and Liz Carpenter. (512) 931-2303 York studying and learn- ing all she could about the www.antiquemallofcopperridge.com fashion business. Monday - Saturday 10 - 5 Sunday 12 - 5 Grace Jones, Inc. (Sorry, we are closed on Wednesdays) opened in 1962 in an old rock building, a restored bank building, just around the corner off Main Street on Royal. From the be- ginning, Grace strove to bring the best designers and fashions to Salado. Among these designers has been famed Parisian Grace Jones with her “ladies,” during one of her Style Jean Louis. Grace has of- Shows for the Ladies Auxiliary. fered for sale in her shop the fashions of Trigere, been the foundation upon ber of the Institute for the Donald Brooks, Norell, which her business was Humanities, chairman of Oscar de la Renta, Ron built. Salado Community Ser- Amey, Galanos, Geoffrey Grace Jones is a devout vice Center Foundation, Beane, Michaele Voll- Christian who lives by the and as a member of the brost, and Bill Blass. principles of her faith in Salado Chamber of Com- The advertising for her personal life and in merce Auxiliary. Grace Jones Inc. has been the work place. She cred- Grace Jones is a caring word-of-mouth among its her parents for instill- and compassionate per- her friends and clients all ing in her ideals and val- son. She is concerned with across the United States. ues related to hard work, helping children, especial- The shop did not suc- painstaking thoroughness, ly in the areas of health ceed overnight but it grew and a regard for truth, say- care and education. She slowly and continuously ing, “The truth has always conducts several benefit and the number of packag- worked better for me”. fashion shows each year es being mailed out from Grace inherited her to raise funds for worthy Grace Jones, Inc. brought mother’s innate taste, causes, bringing in well- about a surge of growth of flair and feel for beauti- known personalities and the local post office which ful clothes. She inher- showing the latest fash- soon needed to find larger ited strengths of character ions. quarters. from both parents. Grow- One of her most satis- Clients have loved ing up in a close-knit and fying activities is that of coming to Salado in its loving family provided the annual style show in pastoral setting and Grace her with securities needed December of each year for Jones’ shop has become to strive for excellence in the women of Salado. This known as a quiet, restful all her endeavors. These is Grace’s way of saying environment where pri- inherited qualities may “thank you” to the women vacy and a gracious wel- truly be called “designer who volunteer for thou- come are assured. genes”. sands of hours each year Grace is self-effacing While building her suc- to help make Salado such in her response to que- cessful business, Grace a delightful place to live. ries about the secrets of has found time to join oth- Grace has received her success, insisting that er Saladoans in volunteer- many honors for her others by given credit. ism, the essential element achievements and for her However, it is more than of the good life in historic service to others. One of obvious that hard work, Salado. Among her proj- which was the establish- dedication and a commit- ects have been to serve ment of the annual Rock- ment to excellence and to on the board as president well Nursing Lectureship learning every aspect of of the Salado Chamber in her honor at the Scott the fashion business have of Commerce, as a mem- and White Memorial Hos- salado Page 12A, Village Voice, February 21, 2008 Expo swings with western fiddling showcase JZJ Natural Beef The music of Texas dave Alexander is a western swing will once three-time Grammy Nom- offered by JZJ BEEFMASTERS again fill the Bell County inee and leads the largest Fed No Animal By-Products Expo Assembly Room Western Swing Band in No Steroids - Hormones - Implants March 8 during the 12th the country. He performs Annual Texas Western at the Houston Livestock Half or Whole Carcass Swing Fiddling Showcase Cut and Processed to your Specifications Show and rodeo as well as in Belton. Vacuum Sealed and Labeled writes and performs music Doors open at 11 a.m. Call for Current Pricing: (254) 984-0310 for the Dallas Cowboys. (254) 252-0164 - Jack (254) 315-5840 - Jo Ann and the music starts at He was the youngest per- noon with an all-star show forming member of Bob of Western Swing giants Wills Texas Playboys. including Randy Elmore, Dave Alexander In 1998, Alexander re- LASTOVICA Dave Alexander, Johnny forming,” said Nan Ray, ceived the Academy of Fine Jewelers, Inc. Gimble, Ricky Turpin and Chairperson of the event. Western Artist Will Rog- Ricky Turpin “Known for Service” Wes Westmoreland with Texas Monthly called ers Award for Best West- ricky Turpin began his the talented Robert Weeks the Annual Texas West- ern Swing Band and in outstanding musical ca- Prompt In-Store Jewelry Repairs The show continues ern Swing Fiddle Show- 1999, Entertainer of the reer at the age of 12. He is Diamond Sales • Custom Casting • Diamond until 5 p.m. and will be case “Spring-time Satur- Year. He scored, arranged the winner of two Gram- Appraisal • Watch Repair • Diamond Setting followed by a reservation day night in the 30’s and and performed in the Fea- my Awards, World Series of Fiddling Champion and Jewelry Repair only dinner at 5:30 p.m. 40’s in Small Town Texas ture Film ‘The High Low 1202 S 31st St. & Ave. L • Temple The dance will be from meets a big dance. Entire First runner-up Grand Na- Country’ with Willie tional Fiddler. Turpin has 773-5772 8 p.m. to midnight. The communities would ride Nelson and Marty Stuart played with Johnny Bush, deadline to reserve a table their horses or drive their which received a 1999 Asleep at the Wheel and for the dance or dinner trucks to the local dance Western Heritage Award Rick Trevino and has re- reservations is March 3rd. hall, fill the dance floor, from the National Cowboy corded with Merle Hag- The Texas Western then shuffle and waltz the Hall of Fame. Alexander is gard, George Strait, Chet Swing Heritage Asso- working part of the week a featured guest performer Atkins, Suzy Boggus, ciation of Bell County, a away.” with Dwight Yokum and Brooks and Dunn, Vince non-profit organization, The music was West- Tracy Bird on Dream- Gill, Huey Lewis, Lyle composed of local and ern Swing and that kept works Records and for Ray Lovette, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Riders in area volunteers sponsors the dance floor full each Benson and Asleep at the the event. “The purpose weekend. It will be full the Sky, Johnny Rodriquez Wheel’s ‘A Ride with Bob’ and Marty Suart. of the event is to promote again on March 8 so make album which received 6 Currently, Turpin is this ‘Texas born’ music your reservations early if Grammy nominations. In doing session work, play- and assemble extremely you want a table by the 2004, he was awarded the ing with several bands and talented musicians on dance floor. It is a chance Texas Western Swing Hall giving private fiddle in- our stage. There will be to enjoy Western Swing of Fame Male Vocalist of structions. Grammy Award winners, music like your Grand- the Year. admission to the af- Hall of Fame musicians, parents looked forward to ternoon entertainment is We offer World Champion fiddlers each Saturday night. You $15.00 and may be pur- and recording artists per- won’t want to miss it! chased at the door. Dinner tickets must be purchased Chairside Whitening System by March 3 at $8.50. 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20400 S. IH 35 • Salado • Exit 280 • South IH 35 Services Include: Haircuts • Color • Hi-Lites Perms • Facials • Manicures 254-947-4007 Walk-ins Welcome Appointments Available Tues - Sat 9-5 TSO offers two chamber ensembles Feb. 23 salado Village Voice, February 21, 2008, Page 13A Central Texas music music. Since its inception, has been commissioned Cliburn gold medal winner lovers will have two rea- the Chisholm Brass has to write a piece for TJO, Jose Fegali’s appearance sons to attend the Temple performed for a variety which will be premiered with the Temple Sympho- Symphony Orchestra’s of occasions, including on this concert. The sea- ny on May 3. Visit www. Chamber Concert on Feb. concerts, weddings, din- son will conclude with Van templesymphony.org. 23. Two for the price of ner receptions, park festi- one never “sounded” so vals, promotional events, good. The TSO will feature and even a state historical BUYING two outstanding chamber cemetery dedication. The ensembles at this concert; group’s repertoire is exten- The Elision Saxophone sive, ranging from the art Quartet and the Chisholm music of the Renaissance Brass Quintet. Both en- through the 20th century, sembles have local ties as as well as jazz, Dixie- well featuring many famil- land, pop, and Americana. iar faces. The concert will Members of the group in- take place at 7:30 p.m. at clude Jim Gibson, trumpet; the Mary Alice Marshall Denise Doyle, trumpet; www.devereauxjewelers.com Performing Arts Center Deb Scharf, horn; James on the campus of Temple Whitis, trombone; and College. Admission for the Clayton Capps, tuba. Linda Rountree Pritchard, R.N. Temple concert is $20 for The Temple Sympho- Licensed Massage Therapist adults, $5 for students and ny’s season will continue free for active duty mili- with the final concert of Therapeutic Massage tary. Tickets are available the Temple College Jazz at the Cultural Activities Festival featuring Grammy Stress Management Center, Holze Music, Von award winning composer For Appointment, Call Music and the Temple Col- Gordon Goodwin with the lege Division of Fine Arts Temple Jazz Orchestra 947-HAND (4263) office. They will also be on March 29. Goodwin available at the door. The Elision Saxophone Quartet captivates with power, grace, and elegance during stylistically diverse and virtuosic programs. The quartet dazzles audi- ences with an entertaining recipe of classical, Latin, jazz, popular, and world music styles. The quartet’s performances of J.S. Bach, Leonard Bernstein, Chick Corea, Astor Piazzolla, and Phil Woods’s music have in recent seasons become proven audience favorites. Founded by Robert Me- dina and Todd Oxford in 1990, ESQ has entertained in virtually every conceiv- able setting to include con- cert halls, theaters, music festivals, universities, live radio, and television. Highlights from the ELISION Saxophone Quartet’s most recent en- gagements include a tour of The People’s Republic of China, The Texas Com- mission on the Arts Tour- ing Arts Conference, The University of Tennessee, The University of Texas at Austin, the Arts Council of Eagle Pass, the Enter- tainment Series of Irving, the Texas Jazz Festival, the Texas Folklife Festi- val, the Irving Community Television Network, KUT, KTBP and KMFA radio stations. The Quartet’s CD, “Live Through The Years,” is available on the Equi- librium Record label. The Elision Saxophone Quartet tours under the auspices of and with fee support from the Texas Commission on the Arts, Mid-America Arts Alliance and Arts Midwest. Members of the group are Dr. Todd Oxford, Robert Medina, Dr. Colin Mason, and BillyJon McPhail. The Chisholm Brass was formed in April of 2001 by five virtuoso-brass musi- cians in the Temple-Killeen area. The goal of the group was to meet weekly for the enjoyment of playing brass Page 14A, salado Village Voice, February 21, 2008
SALADO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Church & People Loving, Growing, Sharing A church family for all ages that is committed to following Items collected Christ’s example and caring for all people. Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 for Veterans 10:50 Sunday School 9:30 Hospital 650 Royal Street The Salado Area Re- publican Women’s group (254) 947-5482 • Mother’s Day Out Program • is collecting personal care items for the Central Texas Veterans Hospital in Temple. The hospital Grace Baptist Church is in need of such items John Warden Pastor • Jonathan Murdock, Assoc/ Youth Pastor as travel size shampoos, 2 mi. West of I-35 on 1670/2484 • 254-947-5917 lotions, deodorant, tooth- brushes, toothpaste and Worship Schedule women’s clothing or per- Sunday School • 9:45 a.m. • Worship • 11 a.m. sonal hygiene products Worship/Bible Study and Praise Kids Music • 6 p.m. for the women veterans. Wednesday LaNora Miller, chairman Pot Luck Meal 6:45 pm of the project, stated there Praise & Prayer • Missions for children • Satisfy for youth 7:15 p.m. are women in the area of the Veterans Hospital who have been abused Main St. at the Creek or raped and need assis- tance. Wednesday Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m. In addition, recent Celebrate Recovery 6:00 p.m. Jenny Bennett to marry Scott Patrick magazines are needed Youth Choir 6:00 p.m. for the domiciliary which Kingdom Kids 6:15 p.m. Prayer Meeting 6:15 p.m. houses male veterans. SUNDAY Youth Celebration 7:30 p.m. Bennet, Patrick to marry June 14 Items may be brought Contemporary Worship/Bible Study 9:00a.m. to the local Republican Traditional Worship/Bible Study 10:30 a.m. www.fbcsalado.org David and Debbie Ben- Ella Mae Patrick of Rich- Jenny is a 2004 gradu- Women’s meetings or one Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. nett of Salado.announce Youth G.A.B. 6:00 p.m. (254) 947-5465 land Springs. ate of Goldwaite High may make other arrange- the engagement of their Scott is a 2002 grad- School and a 2006 grad- ments with LaNora Mill- daughter, Jenny Bennett uate of Goldthwaite uate of Texas A&M Uni- er by calling 947-8556 or to Scott Patrick, son of High School and a 2006 versity. She is currently [email protected]. Taste and believe that the Lord is Steve and Shelley Patrick graduate of Texas A&M employed with Snook good; Blessed is the man who takes of Goldthwaite. University. He is cur- Middle School in Snook. Temple Brethren refuge in Him. Grandmothers of the rently employed with The couple will be couple are Norma Baker A&M Consolidated High married June 14 in craft and bake Psalm 34:8 of Monahans, Bobbie School in College Sta- Salado. and will reside in Bennett of Salado, and tion, Texas. College Station. sale Feb. 23
Temple Brethren Church Christian Sisters are spon- Altrusa Club forming in Killeen-HHTS soring a Winter-Spring Craft & Bake Sale on Dossman Altrusa International, Harker Heights at Central Altrusa’s membership cri- Inc. is developing a Cen- Texas Homebuilders As- Saturday, February 23 Funeral Home teria is, by design, diver- from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The tral Texas club in the sociation (445 E. Central sified to bring together 2525 N. Main • Belton • 933-2525 Killeen-Harker Heights Texas Expressway) at 6 sale includes baked goods, a wide range of experi- quilts, crocheted items, “In Service to our fellow man...” area. Altrusa clubs p.m. on Feb. 26, to talk ences, ideas and goals for around the world focus with business and com- and canned goods. There community service. will be a drawing for a on developing leaders in munity leaders who want To RSVP for the Feb. community service with to contribute to their com- quilt to be given away. A 26 Open House, or for Soup and Sandwich an emphasis on projects munity through service information about this promoting literacy and programs. Dinner is planned from new organization and 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Temple education. The new club will be the possibility of becom- Representatives of Al- part of Altrusa Interna- Brethren Church is located ing a charter member, at 2202 Birdcreek Drive The Salado Church of Christ trusa International, Inc. tional, Inc., which was call Mary Beth Harrell at ‘Shaped by His Cross, Sharing His of Temple, which is help- founded in 1917 as the in Temple next to Luby’s truth, Showing His love.’ 254-680-4655 or contact Cafeteria. Call the church ing local residents form first worldwide service us via our website, Altru- the new club, will be in organization for women. office (254) 778-8759 for saTemple.com. more details. St. Stephen St. Joseph’s “Have you ever spent much time Catholic Episcopal wondering, what life is all about? Why Church are we here? Religious Education Chapel What is our ultimate purpose? For Classes some, it’s a surprise to discover, it’s not Pre-K thru 12th Holy Eucharist about us. It’s all about God. We’re here Presbyterian Church 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. to live for the praise of his glory (Eph. of Salado Wednesday Sat. • 5 p.m. 1:12). I invite you to join us for a spe- Rev. Carl Thompson, Pastor Mass Sun. • 9:30 a.m. cial Sunday morning message series Saturday • 5:30 p.m. beginning March 2 as we examine the Sunday Tues. • 9:30 a.m. specific ways in which we can bring 10 A.M. Sunday Worship (Spanish) 9:15 a.m. glory to God. Share together with our (English) 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. family in living the “Purpose-Full Life.” Tuesday • 6 p.m. Wednesday • Noon -Joe Keyes, Minister Thursday • Noon. 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. P.O. Box 865 947-8037 behind Fletcher’s Book Store 947-5241 • www.saladochurchofchrist.org www.presbsalado.org ststephenchurch@earthlink. N. Main Street salado Village Voice, February 21, 2008, Page 15A Justin Pruitt training in Ft. Benning Justin Dewayne Pruitt navigate in the woods and was held Jan. 25. House social functions, 2007 Salado High School learned some basic aspects Justin will train in air- public celebrations and graduate enlisted in the of administering first aid. borne there at Ft. Benning interments at Arlington United States Army on Justin qualified with his for the next three weeks. National Cemetery and Sept. 25, 2007, four days weapon, (ranging from 50 After that he will be with standing a very formal before his 19th birthday. to 300 meters in distance) the 173rd Airborne Di- sentry watch at the Tomb He was accepted into while shooting from lying vision in Europe or join of the Unknowns. the Ranger Airborne di- and kneeling positions. He the Sentinels of the Third Justin’s family say that vision of the infantry and ran and marched in full United States Infantry they are “proud and hon- has been at basic training gear countless miles over Regiment “Old Guard” in ored that he has decided with Charlie Company at the last five months and Washington, D.C. to enlist and join the brave Ft. Benning, Georgia. Jus- was trained to use various The Third Infantry men and women in the ser- tin learned basic Soldier weapons including auto- Regiment at Fort Myer vice of defending our great skills and military courte- matic weapons, machine has the responsibility of nation. He is a guardian of sies, endured the difficult guns, anti-tank weapons providing ceremonial freedom and the Ameri- task of withstanding the and grenade launchers. units and honor guards can way of life. He is an gas chamber, improved On Jan. 24, Justin was for state occasions, White American soldier.” his physical fitness, rap- accompanied by his par- pelled off a 40-foot tower ents, siblings and grand- conducted grappling, parents in the Turning SALADO CLEANERS negotiated difficult ob- Blue Ceremony there at Laundry • Dry Cleaning • Alterations Private Justin Dewayne Pruitt stacle courses, learned to Ft. Benning. Graduation 1209 N. Stagecoach 254-947-7299 Palomino is semifinalist for scholarship 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon - Fri • 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat Kamylle Michelle Palo- dinary high school seniors ars Foundation received travel to Atlanta mino, a student at Salado who have demonstrated more than 79,000 appli- April 24 – 27, 2008 to at- 1-Day Service High School, has been se- academic and civic excel- cations this year, and the tend the Coca-Cola Schol- (Next to the new Library) lected as a semifinalist in lence in their schools and Semifinalists are truly ars Weekend. During their the 20th anniversary class communities. some of the brightest stu- visit they will attend a final of the Coca-Cola Scholars She ranks with approxi- dents in the country,” said interview process that will WE BUY SCRAP GOLD & SILVER Program. mately 2,000 high school Martin Arguello, Sales determine whether they are The Coca-Cola Scholars seniors who are in the run- Center Manager for the designated as either a Na- Foundation, a joint effort of ning for $3 million in col- San Antonio Coca-Cola tional or Regional Scholar. Lone Star Coins Coca-Cola Bottlers across lege scholarships that the Bottling Company. “We’re The 50 National Scholars 1805 Florence Rd, Suite 5 in Killeen America and The Coca- Coca-Cola Scholars Foun- delighted to have such a will each receive a $20,000 Cola Company, is one of dation will award in spring bright and talented pool of scholarship award, while Buy * Sell * Trade the largest corporate-spon- 2008. Students are select- students to consider for our the 200 Regional Schol- Gold, Silver, Coins, Currency & Jewelry sored, achievement-based ed to advance to this next 20th anniversary class.” ars will receive a $10,000 scholarship programs of its phase based on the level of As semifinalists, stu- scholarship. 254-699-2646 kind in the United States. academic excellence, lead- dents must submit addi- The Coca-Cola Scholars Locally Owned - Salado Resident With the 2008 class, more ership and achievement tional information that will Foundation was created in than 4,000 young scholars demonstrated in school be reviewed in February 1986 to commemorate the nationwide will have ben- and community activities. 2008 by a committee com- 100th anniversary of Coca- efited from just over $35 The Class of 2008 Coca- prised of 30 educators from Cola and to establish a leg- million that the Coca-Cola Cola Scholars will mark high schools and universi- acy for the education of to- Heights Home Health Scholars Foundation has the 20th anniversary that ties throughout the United morrow’s leaders through H H the Foundation has award- States. If advanced, Palo- college scholarships. H provided. Health Care For The 21st Century The program recognizes ed these scholarships. mino will be among a total “The Coca-Cola Schol- of 250 Finalists who will a diverse group of extraor- Phone: 254 953-4702 333 Indian Trail 254 953-4706 Catholic Mass set for Gail Attal Harker Heights, TX 76548 Fax 254 953-4708 Toll Free: 1-866-282-6125 Gail Attal, wife, moth- through her volunteer Jenna Oller, Christa Oller, Locally Owned • Established in 1996 er, grandmother and sister work, at Seton and Caritas Caleb Paschall, Mason passed away on Jan. 31. with Basil. Paschall, Aubrey Paschall Born in Saskatchewan, She was a member of and Grace Paschall; broth- Canada on January 10, the St. Stephen Catholic ers-in-law and sisters-in- 1939, Gail attended nursing Church, Salado, Texas and law, Elaine and Ron Ciani, school, and then moved to St. Stephen Women’s Soci- George and Ann Attal Hawaii where she met her ety. and Charles “Lucky” and beloved husband, Basil. Gail is survived by hus- Cathy Attal. They moved with their band, Basil, Sr.; children, A Catholic Memorial children to Austin, Basil’s Kathy Boyd and husband Mass will be held at 11 home town, in 1974 and Jim, Brian Attal, Diana a.m. Feb. 24 at St. Stephen then to Salado. Oller and husband Frank, Catholic Church, Salado, Gail worked at the Aus- Basil Attal, Jr., Lisa Pas- Texas with Rev. Charles tin State School as a nurse chall and husband Thad of Davis officiating. Gail Attal for twelve years. Salado, and James Attal; Service arrangements Broecker Funeral Home, She touched many lives grandchildren, Jay Attal, are being handled by Salado, Texas. Virginia Mae Flaugher passes away Feb. 15 Virginia Mae Flaugher, taught High School and was protestant. of Salado passed away worked for the Air Force Survivors include her Feb. 15,2008 in a Temple during World War II. She husband James Flaugher Living Center. worked in Public Rela- of Salado and her broth- Virginia Mae Flaugher tions at Evanston Hospital er Robert McCollum of was born in Louisville, Il- and last worked at the Di- Cranfills Gap, Texas, four linois to Pearl McCollum rector of Public Relations nephews, Les McCollum and Gertrude Franklin at Evanston Hospital and of Salado, Texas, Winston A new funeral home McCollum. She graduated last worked at the Direc- McCollum of Plano, Tex- with a different philosophy. from Southern Illinois tor of Public Relations for as, Robert Flaugher of Los University. She married the Chicago Symphony Angles, California, and Experience the difference. James Flaugher Octo- Orchestra. Flaugher was Richard Flaugher of Hin- ber 20, 1951. They lived an officer and editor of the kley, Illinois. Scanio Harper Funer- (254) 947-0066 in Chicago until the mid newsletter for the Scottish 949 West Village Road, Salado seventies, then moved to Clan Malcalm/McCollum al Home of Temple is in Michigan and moved to and was the link to their charge of arragements. www.broeckerfuneralhome.com Salado 10 years ago. She Chief in Scotland. She Page 16A, salado Village Voice, February 21, 2008 Salado Service Clubs donate to Civic Center Dairy Queen
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Artfully Yours Winter Festival Demonstrations/Workshops Salado, Texas Demonstration/Workshop Schedule – requires $25 ticket Friday February 22, 2008 Schedule 10:00 a.m. Jim Hickman, Native Texan Basket Weaving Techniques @ Chisholm Room, Stagecoach Inn, * Registration is open from 12 noon until 6:00 pm at the Civic Center to pick up prepaid 12:00 noon Suanne Stroup, Children’s Writers Workshop, ages 9 to 12, @ Chisholm Room, tickets and materials OR buy tickets. Seminars, Demonstrations & Lectures $25.00 each Stagecoach Inn* or 4 for $75.00. 2:00 p.m. a) Titia Arledge Cushman and Renolds Cushman w/ Jeni and Al Hoeksema, Chris Dolce owner of Dolce Accents located inside Form and Function in Stoneware Pottery @ Mud Pies Southern Comforts was greeted by Chamber represen- Seminars/Tutorials b) Richard Paul Thomas, Song writing 101, @ Chisholm Room, Stagecoach Inn * tatives and Ambassadors at the official ribbon cutting 4:00 p.m. a) Woodworking Workshop, Robert Pascoe Master Craftsman: @ Salado ceremony held Feb. 15. Dolce Accents specializes in Sawmill, authentic Persian rugs. He also offers cleaning and res- Friday, Feb 22 Silver Spur Theater ($25 ticket) Civic Center ($25 ticket) b) Basic Beading, Brandy Benton, @ Chisholm Room, Stagecoach Inn * toration with pick-up and delivery available. To contact 3:00 p.m. Master Craftsman Robert Pascoe, Chris Dolce call 254-493-7344. Things I Stole From the Kitchen to Entertainment Use In the Workshop 4:30 p.m. Charlotte Douglass, Artful Entertainment – requires $10 show ticket In Living…Adapting the Current 10:00 a.m. to Woodworkers show @ Celebration Center Historic Styles and Trends to Your Home 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to Local Art Show @ Salado Artists Workshop Salado Entertainment 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. to Fort Hood Calvary Detachment: Saddle and Boot Making @ Celebration Center (254) 947-4663 11:00 a.m. Right Next Door To Entertainment requires, $10 show ticket Noon to 3 p.m. Open House @ the Tablerock Theater (FREE) 12:00 until 3:00 Custom Menus Available 1:00 p.m. – 6 p.m. Woodworkers show @ Celebration Center 11:30 a.m. to Fort Hood Calvary Detachment: Saddle and Boot Making @ Celebration Center www.johnnyssteaksandbbq.com 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Singing Duo – Dale & Anita Allen @ Celebration Center Keynote Presentation 5:30 p.m. Fashion Show @ Civic Center upper room All Occasion Dining 6:00 p.m. Salado Writers Reception and Readings @ Salado Public Library (FREE) Keynote Presentation – Silver Spur Theater, $25 ticket – includes both shows 7:00 p.m. Dr. Ramon Carver, What’s Art and What’s Not Keynote Presentation Dinners 7:30 p.m. Living Room Theatre Presentations Keynote Presentation – Silver Spur Theater, $25 ticket – includes both shows 7:00 p.m. Lee Herring, 2007 Texas State Artist Receptions 8:00 p.m. Gary Askins, Improve Showcase Saturday February 23, 2008 Schedule Weddings Sunday February 24, 2008 Schedule Registration is open from 9:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Civic Center to pick up prepaid Catering Registration is open from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Civic Center. tickets and materials OR buy tickets.
Seminars/Tutorials Seminars/Tutorials Sun Silver Spur Theater ($25 Ticket) Civic Center ($25 ticket) 1:00 p.m. Master Craftsman Robert Pascoe Saturday, Feb 23 Silver Spur Theater ($25 ticket) Civic Center ($25 ticket) 10:00 a.m. The Birth of Birth Stones, Frankie Gene Art Collector focused Talk, Kay
Sidarias, FSG Galleries Griffith, Griffith Fine Art Gallery Entertainment 11:30 a.m. The Beginning Woodworker, Mark Detailing Diamonds, Carolyn Dachs, Entertainment – requires $10 Show Pass Giles, Austin Woodworkers Club Gregory’s 10:00 a.m. to Wood Workers Show @ Celebration Center 1:00 p.m. Art of Physical Humor, Granger Esch, Form vs. Function in Stoneware 3 p.m. THE RANGE 6:00 p.m. till ??? Wild Game Dinner @ Salado Methodist Church Sliver Spur Theater Pottery, Titia & Renolds Cushman & at the Barton House Jeni and Al Hoeksema, w/ Mud Pies Fine Cuisine 2:30 p.m. Having Your Way w/ Words, Suanne Writing Salado Legends, Jackie 101 N. Main • Salado Stroup Mills with Tablerock Amphitheater Keynote Presentation 4:00 p.m. From Crayons to Canvas, Larry Prellop, Accessorizing your outfit—c. 1920, Keynote Presentation – Silver Spur Theater, $25 ticket – includes both shows 254.947.3828 Prellop Fine Art Gallery Ellie Laubner 3:00 p.m. Kyle Polzin, www.therangerestaurant.com 4:00 p.m. Richard Paul Thomas Concert Open for Dinner Tue-Sat 5 p.m-Close * Not wheelchair accessible
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Join us this weekend Baked Crab & Asparagus Dip * Grapefruit, Mango & Sweet nion alad Calendar of Events O S February 28 and Dave Broecker. Noon-1 p.m. at the Gazebo, with entertainment, 6:30 w/ Chili Lime Dressing Salado Civic Center. p.m. at Pace Park. Hosted by * Salado Haiku Society, 4 arch M 13 Salado Historical Society. Herb Stuffed Beef Tenderloin p.m., Salado Public Library. Salado Friendly class April 10 w/ Port Rosemary Reduction given by Salado Tourism Salado Friendly class uly ug * Feb. 28-April 11 J 19, 26, A . 2 Roasted New Potatoes Basic conversational department. given by Salado Tourism Salado Legends at Table Make plans now for w/ Pearl Onions Spanish class, Session III, department. rock Festival of Salado. * your next celebration March 15 Salado Public Library, 10 Green Beans Amandine Menus at Stephanie Turnham will April11 August 2-3 * www.inncreek.com a.m.-noon each week. talk about archaeological Music to Lunch By, 45th Annual Salado Art Carrot Cake digs in Texas at the Salado Noon-1 p.m. at the Gazebo, Fair, Pace Park. 15 Beautifully Furnished Victorian Guest Rooms February 29 Public Library, 1-2 p.m. Salado Civic Center. Elegant Location on Salado Creek Transitions Semi- August 5 Candlelight Dining Friday & Saturday evenings nar for Salado Seniors, arch pril National Night Out, fall Weddings & Receptions • Business Retreats M 18 A 12 1-5 at Salado Civic Center. Salado School Alumni Salado Daughters of social for Mill Creek Com- Sponsored by Salado Public Association first annual the Republic of Texas munity Association, Details Library. meeting saladoalumni@ hosting area members and to be announced. embarqmail.com. guests, 10:30 a.m., Central Feb 28-April 3 ctober arch Texas Area Museum. Guest O 10-11 Basic Conversational M 17-21 Christmas in October at speaker Sue Donovan Cal- Spanish Session III, 10 Salado ISD Spring Salado Civic Center. a.m.-12 noon. Salado Public Break. lies from DRT Cradle, Library. Galveston. Dutch Treat to October 11 March 22 follow at Stagecoach Inn. Salado Fine Art Gallery March 1 Hi Marilyn, Night, 5-9 p.m. Student Art Competi- April 14 tion Exhibition Salado Here is the info about our St. Joseph’s and St. October 6,13,20 Civic Center, 10 a.m. - 2 event in March. Luke’s present David Fall Shakespeare Festi- p.m. Open to all school age Stevens, An American val at Tablerock. We are doing a Ribbon Songbook” at the Old Salado children in Salado, entries ctober Cutting on March 22, 2008 Springs Celebration Center O 25 254.947.5554 due by Feb. 21. Sponsored Salado Area Republi- at 12:30 then kick off our on Royal St., 6-9 p.m. More by Salado Eduction Founda- can Women’s Fine China 877.947.5554 event. information, call 947-5414. tion, Salado Village Artists, Luncheon. Longhorn Room Center Circle, Salado Public Arts League, Salado April 18 of Stagecoach Inn. 11 a.m.-1 www.inncreek.com • Fodor’s Best B&B Stay “Escape with CAO” 400 I.S.D. and Ladies Auxiliary. Music to Lunch By, p.m. 939-7085. S. Main Street at Salado March 1 Noon-1 p.m. at the Gazebo, Cigars on Saturday, March Salado Civic Center. November 3 Wild Bill Culver Me- 22 from 1-5 pm. CAO fea- Salado Historical Soci- morial Roping, Wildfire tured cigars will include April 19 ety Fall Chili Supper and StoneCreek Settlement Arena, Team Roping Event, CAO Gold, CAO Italia, Spring Social, Mill Membership Drive, 6:30 Bed & Breakfast Buckles, Saddles and Col- CAO Brazilia, CAO Fla- Creek Community Associa- p.m. Noted Texas vocalist, College Hill • Historic Salado lege Scholarships awarded, vours and more! Take tion, Mexican Fiesta. Details poet and songwriter Jeff Weddings • Receptions • Conference Center begins at 10 AM. advantage of one-day only to be announced. Gore will provide enter- special deals, free cigars, pril tainment. Location to be and door prizes. Meet A 22 announced. Salado Friendly class March 2 CAO Sales Manager, given by Salado Tourism Texas Independence Brian Swindell, and “Es- November 8-9 department. Day Celebration hosted cape with CAO!” For more Gathering of the Scot- by Salado Children of the information, please call pril tish Clans. Details to be A 25 announced. Republic of Texas, Daugh- (254) 947-9177. Music to Lunch By, ters of the Republic of Texas Noon-1 p.m. at the Gazebo, December 5-7 and Sons of the Republic of Could you also change the Salado Civic Center. Salado Historical Soci- Texas. Salado First Baptist white box info in my ad to ay ety Annual Tour of Homes. Church, Room 102 1:30 p.m. read: M 2 The tour will feature several Music to Lunch By, charming homes, historical March 3 Noon-1 p.m. at the Gazebo, “Escape with CAO” Satur- buildings and the historical Salado Historical So- Salado Civic Center. ciety Pot Luck Dinner and day, March 22, 1-5 pm log cabins all dressed for membership meeting, 6 p.m. We will feature CAO Gold, May 8 Christmas. Tickets $14 in at the Salado Civic Center. Brazilia, Italia & much Salado Friendly class advance, $15 days of tour. more. given by Salado Tourism Entertainment by UMHB ecember Special one day deals, department. D 5-7 & 12-14 Choir One Voice. Annual Salado Christ- Early Texas & German FREE cigars and door May 10 arch mas Stroll. M 5 prizes. Salado Fine Art Gallery Sunday Haus style cottages Scott & White will Trail. More details TBA. December 5-6, 12-13 254-947-9099 break ground on its Salado Thanks, A Christmas Carol Clinic, 1 p.m., at the site Angie May 17 at Tablerock Festival of 888-777-8844 of the future clinic, FM Neighborhood clean- Salado, Inc. stonecreeksettlement.com 2484 and Williams Drive in CAO Cigar tasting at up. Mill Creek Community Salado, across from the new Salado Cigars 947-9177 Association. Details to be December 11 Salado High School. announced. Christmas Party for March 27-29 Mill Creek Community March 7 Travel Texas and See May 17 Association. Details to be Salado Chamber of the World Wildflower ABWA Scholarship announced. Old Salado Springs Commerce Mixer, 5:30 p.m. Trails Shop Hop. Call A Benefit & Style Show. at Broecker Funeral Home. Sewing Basket, 560 N. Main Longhorn Room Stagecoach. Also ribbon cutting for the St., Suite 6. 254-947-5423. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 947-3617. Celebration Center Funeral Home owner by Pat March 28-30 May 22 The 31st annual Texas Salado Friendly class and Retreat Packard meet will be held given by Salado Tourism at Stagecoach Inn. This department. Class sizes meet is sponsored by the are small, so sign up at the MUD PIES Texas Packard Association. Salado Civic Center early. POTTERY March 29-30 May 9 HAND THROWN POTTERY Eighth Annual Wild- Music to Lunch By, ONE PIECE AT A TIME flower Art Show at the Noon-1 p.m. at the Gazebo, Salado Civic Center. Salado Civic Center. Handmade April 4-5 May 16 Pottery, 13th Annual Gospel Fes- Music to Lunch By, Up to 5,000 sq. ft. Bed & Breakfast tival at Tablerock Festival Noon-1 p.m. at the Gazebo, Homemade of Salado, Inc. On April 4, Salado Civic Center. of meeting and rooms for up to 6-9 p.m. and April 5, from ay celebration space 26 guests Fudge 9 a.m.-9 p.m.. $5 Adults, $3 M 23 Music to Lunch By, Find your favorite from Children age 12 and under. Noon-1 p.m. at the Gazebo, our 45 plus flavors!! Concession stand open Salado Civic Center. On the Creek Sucrose free both days for your pleasure. also available Contact event coordinators May 30 Jim & Alvalin Woodul at Music to Lunch By, In the Heart of Salado 1-254-634-4658 or e-mail Noon-1 p.m. at the Gazebo, [email protected] Infor- Salado Civic Center. 200 Block of Royal Street 18 N. Main Salado mation: www.tablerock.org. 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(254) 947-5562 I-35, Exit 285 Salado It’s not food if it doesn’t nourish This is the last article in the series on helping the X ifestyle and ellness and Y Generations in not L W becoming the Overfed and Undernourished Genera- By Kevin McCauley tion! ingested (at all). French Q: “Can I count a achieve their lofty status as Fries: though many grade plate of “French Fries and a superstar! Derek Jeter, school, high school and Ketchup” as one serving Tiger Woods and Kobe even college students con- each of a vegetable and a Bryant…does it look like sider their plate of fries as a fruit?” (Yes, many young they have “bodies by Ga- serving of vegetables (it’s a people do!) torade, McDonalds and high starch carbohydrate), A: Ketchup: Unbe- Pepsi”? they are wrong in their as- lievably, in 1981, one of Q: “Yes I can cook. It’s sumption. Potatoes, even the USDA’s proposals called the microwave.” in their raw form can cause was to classify ketchup as A: For a number of rea- all sorts of havoc on one’s a vegetable. Well, thank sons, some controversial I health. But beyond the goodness, that didn’t hap- will admit, I am not a fan potato’s high sugar con- pen (still not sure who is of the microwave. My ma- tent and high-glycemic making “those” decisions jor reason for not endors- index rating, if this food is on what your child is eat- ing microwaves as a way of cooked in a trans-fat (plas- ing at school though!). cooking food is the amount tic) or even a vegetable Not so much because the of heat that is created with- oil (rancidity/high omega “supposed” primary ingre- in the food and the amount 6’s), it even becomes more dient, the tomato, isn’t a of damage that may fol- deadly. vegetable (it’s a fruit), but low. My concern with mi- Q: “A slice of pizza is because Ketchup is a con- crowaves is that foods can a well-balanced meal, cor- diment, not a food, and an quickly heat up to over 200 rect?” unhealthy one at that. The degrees with enzymatic A: If you are eating the majority of the Ketchup issues beginning to occur typical pizza, you are con- consumed today is made at around 117 degrees. I suming a meal that con- up predominately of cheap believe once the food has tains nothing of redeeming salt and even a cheaper been altered by extreme nutritious value. The truth sugar and should not be heat; be it enzymes, pro- is, if you are consuming teins, fat or even vitamins, cheap food on a regular ba- we are no longer able to sis, you can expect to have receive the vitality from your health challenged, Proudly serving the same menu the food that was initially and possibly, your life ru- intended. Another point is ined! If an engine of a car this; microwaves are per- and recipes that made Salado famous! is ruined from cheap oil, fect for cooking altered, you can always purchase processed, refined, manu- a new one, if your body is factured, convenience and destroyed from cheap food, frozen meals. And since in you can always… my opinion these are non- Q: “Consuming fat will foods anyway, I guess the make me fat!” point is moot, as you can- A: Actually your chance not remove something (vi- of being lean and healthy tality) that isn’t there in the without consuming a good first place. But, if you are amount of healthy fats is cooking real food, cook it minimal, at best. In a mat- conventionally, and when- ter of fact, in two weeks ever possible, keep the Overnight Accommodations for Individuals or Groups this column will carry an heat low. article debunking the Lipid • Conference Center • Banquet Facilities Kevin is a is the own- Hypothesis. • Weddings • Rehearsal Dinners er/operator of Progressive Q: “My favorite profes- Wellness Services, a Total • Business Meetings • Lodging sional athlete helps market Wellness Company. If Gatorade, McDonalds and • Historic Dining Room • Coffee Shop you have any questions re- Pepsi. Look at them!” • Stagecoach Club • Wireless Internet garding nutrition or exer- A: These endorsement cise please e-mail Kevin at deals are all about the For Reservations please call 800-732-8994 or 254-947-5111 [email protected]. money, not about what the athlete did or didn’t do to Library prepared for two big events; February 21, 2008, salado Village Voice, Page 7B
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Must see! $315,000 Call • Also Level Mobile Homes Carpet Cleaning (includes FREE on Air Duct Service Spot Cleaning and Deodorizing) 254-760-7776 or 254-718- • Tape & Float Texture • Carpenter Work 8951 for an appointment or Bell County Bell County more information. • Free Estimates Carpet Cleaners Carpet Cleaners (254) 947-0455 2/21b Cell (254) 493-8285 Belton Glass Round Rock (512) 567-3370 we do For Sale by Owner in Bell County Salado 1 acre heavily Carpet, Tile, Upholstery, Shower Doors wooded with creek and Rug & Air Duct Cleaning pond. Beautiful 2,000 sq. Jarrell Mini StoRage & Mirrors ft. stone home with 10 ft. Visit us on the web l Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning 555 County Road 307 x 14 ft. underfound storm www.saladovillagevoice.com Jarrell, Texas 76537 l Rotobrush Air Duct Equipment shelter and three rustic (We Clean Metal & Flex Ducts) for an advertising packet Easy Access 1/4 Mile Off I-35 On Corner of CR305 & CR307 wood barns. $174,900 call U-Lock-It l Carpet • Laminate • Wood • Tile 512-658-6006 or 254-718- then call Marilyn to set up your 3 Sizes to choose from Sales & Installation 1831 weekly ad campaign Metal Buildings on Concrete 2/14-2/28p COME VISIT OUR NEW FLOORING SHOWROOM AT 933-8989 Call for 512-746-2000 120 N. Muelhouse Free (Dial Area Code & Phone # Only No Need To Dial 1+) Belton 933-1313 Estimates! Behind Schoepf’s Old Time BBQ Toll Free Classified ads 1-866-933-8989 (254) 939-1301 continued on Page 3C 617 Waco Road • Belton 24/7 Water Extraction Est. 1974 for sale or take over For Sale or Lease: February 21, 2008 salado Village Voice, Page 3C Exceptional Mill Creek payments, Call for details. Inn unit. Enclosed patio Toll free 866-908-8186 4/3/3+ on 3 tree-covered $695,000 Century 21 Bill with windows overlooking 11/15tfnb acres. Inviting entrance, Bartlett 947-5050 canyon. Completely high ceilings, crown mold- 41907tfnf remodeled. Fresh paint. 3BR, 2 BA brick home. ing, beautiful kitchen with Ceramic tile floors, granite Watch deer and wildlife stainless steel appliances Grand home with amaz- counter tops, new stainless / wooded lot on Smith and granite counter tops, ing tree-covered lot! Extras 947-8342 steel appliances, window Branch creek. New large fireplace, 3+ car include 3 car garage, 2-1/2” treatments and lighing Frigidaire stainless steel garage and much more. faux wood blinds, land- ROCK WATERFALLS fixtures. Washer/dryer kitchen, fireplace, new paint $399,000. Call First Texas scaping, gutters, granite combo. Walk in shower. and carpet throughout, Brokerage 947-5577 counter tops throughout WATERSCAPES close-in owner financing 0202F and more. $519,000. Call Built in entertainment USTOM UNITE ecenter, bookcases and 1615 Guess Dr. $167,500 First Texas Brokerage, C G stoage unites. 254-913- 947-5933 Nice home on 118 acres (254) 947-5577 10/25tfnb with pond, barns and 4457 Classifieds continue on www.texanstarpools.com 2/7-2/28b fences. Excellent location 5 acres with scattered with much frontage road. Page 4C live oaks and Texas style S tILLHOUSE Country living yet close Austin Stone home! to town. Home on 1.62 Granite counter tops, SS acres in Live Oak Estates. appliances, large utility S ELF S tORAGE Beautiful trees cover the room and a workshop/well LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED Call front and back yard. Large house. $349,800. • Climate Control Units • 24-Hour Code Entry Salado Realty 254-947- • Climate Control • Wide Driveways workshop in back yard for • 5x10 - 10x30 • Well Lighted • RV & Trailer Storage • Extra Wide Driveways workshop, w/extra garage 9700 • 24 Hour Code Entry • Camera Surveillance • Camera Surveillance & Recording or storage. Many, many updates in this home. Keller Williams Realty 939-6640 • Sizes from 5’ x 10’ to 10’ x 25’ Gorgeous woodwork Awesome! Manager Spe- 580 W. Loop 121 Belton, TX 76513 • Fenced & Well Lighted throughout. Large living cial! O down on a home. • First Month FREE area with fireplace. Huge Call 254-702-1534 Safe Fence Company dining room with fireplace. 510tfnb Comfortable, cozy living at 254-939-0700 its best. 3 BR 2 Ba 1/2 in Large front porch to en- We will build any fence 2305 FM 1670 • Belton, TX 76513 garage. $189,700. Century joy the beautiful flower 21 Bill Bartlett 947-5050 gardens. Abundant wild- You furnish material 12/20tfn life, horses ok. Corner ja- CBS Construction cuzzi in the elegant master. We do the labor Gorgeous new Austin 4 BR/2 1/2 BA. $269,800. 563-1465 Septic tanks stone home in Mill Creek Call Salado Realty 254- House pads springs. Easy access fro 947-9700 Blackberry Rd. to North 121307tfnf Driveways or South I-35. Close to Lot clearing MIll Creek golf course. A quiet cul-de-sac loca- clawson disposal Many upgrades in this well tion for this Austin stone Rock Breaking landscaped home. Split home. Perfect for families service Top Soil open floorplan is great with open kitchen/dining and living. 2.29 Acres with offers great garbage service for any family. $239,700 at a competitive price. Century 21 Bill Bartlett 947- 3/2/2 and covered back Chet Sutton, owner-operator Container & curbside recycling also available. 5050 porch. $229,800. Salado Realty 254-947-9700 254 Cell Got trade? Use your old 0719tfnf 512-746-2000 718-1752 home for down payment or your land on a new Smith Branch Creek, home. Please Call for a seasonal creek, bor- Crickett’s Cleaning & Painting Red & White Greenery details 254-698-7070 ders this wooded lot with Commercial • Residential 11/15tfnb a beautiful home. Freshly 1-800-930-4707 painted with new applianc- Make Ready For all your landscape needs No Credit! Need a home? es and carpet, this home is Complete or Touch-up Painting Commercial or Residential Financing available for move-in ready $167,800. • Complete lawn maintenance Call Salado Realty 254- people with little or no Drywall • Tree trimming & Removal 947-9700 credit. Please call for more Free Estimates • Plant and planter bed maintenance 5/10tfnf info 254-698-7077 254-634-2344 • Stump removal 11/15tfnb •Acreage Mowing 16.33 acres of rolling • Landscape Design & Installation Own Land? Then your hills 2400 SF Workshop W. J. Martone approved for a home. with 4 overhead doors, 512-746-2172 Fully Insured 3,4,5, bedrooms 254-698- 18 x 30 Pavilion, 10 x 12 Double J Johnnie R. Martone 512-635-4064 Free Estimates 7088 Storage and an Austin Stone 3 BR, 2 BA home. Tree No Job too Small 11/15tfnb Free estimates Fenced and cross-fenced. $430,800. Call Salado Re- Service Got Land? Need a Home? LOT CLEARING alty 254-947-9700 ACREAGE MOWING Zero Down!! 254-702-1534 CHIPPING/MULCHING B. DALTON 5/31tfnf TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL 11/15tfnb LICENSED SEPTIC SYSTEM INSTALLATION TRACTOR WORK 24 HR EMERGENCY CALL Repo Repo Repo! Homes New Elegant Estate CONSTRUCTION New Screens Commercial Store Fronts CUSTOM INTERIORS Custom Storm Windows Custom Designed Mirror Moffatt & Daughters Custom Storm Doors Residential Glass Repair REMODELING and NEW CONSTRUCTION Patio Door Repair Shower Doors Plumbing Co. Service • Repair • Remodeling COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL
George (Bubba) Moffatt OVER 25 YEARS of EXPERIENCE Glass & Window, Inc. 3010 S. Gen. Bruce • Temple, Texas 76504 254 (local) (254) 774-93691 • Fax (254) 774-1900 289-5986 BRITT DALTON Master Plumber Lic 254-947-8846 or 254-721-6466 JIM MOHLER Vice President 254 947-8018 (nights) # M-17002 Page 4C, salado Village Voice, February 21, 2008 Fine Living Defined An Elegant Spanish Villa Mill Creek living at its throughout this Elegant featuring central vac sys- very best! This beautiful Visit www.saladovillagevoice.com Estate! Negative Edge tem, intercom, hardwood 3 BR 2.5 BA home has Swimming Pool! Wine floors, spacious master many upgrades, including cellar, GE stainless steel suite, wood beams, stone granite countertops, 19 pillars, tankless water appliances, interior stone SEER Traine heat pumps, heaters, granite counters, walls, granite counters, central vac, open floor Walt Tollefson rich crown molding, much security system. $539,900. Call First Texas Brokerage more. $775,000. Call First Classified ads continue • P.C. Repair • Networking Texas Brokerage at 254- at 254-947-5577 on Page 6C • Data Recovery • Custom Computers 947-5577 • Virus Removal • Custom Servers Hours 9-5 pm P U B L I C H E A R I N G N O T I C E After hours by appt. ZONING OF COUNTRY BOY’S CONVENIENCE STORE, 1208 N. Robertson Rd. Cell: (254) 291-6354 Home: (254) 598-4249 In order to provide for orderly growth and preserve the fiscal www.shopI35.com health of the community, the Village of Salado will hold a [email protected] public hearing to consider the Planning & Zoning Commis- sions recommendation on zoning the newly annexed Country Boy’s Convenience Store into the Village of Salado city limits. The Board of Aldermen will conduct these public hearings:
Thursday, March 6, 2008 at 6:30PM Municipal Building, 301 N. Stagecoach Rd.
282 Hammer Dr. 277 Rangers Blvd. All interested persons are invited to attend. Property 3 BR/2BA, Study 3 BR/2BA, 2 Dining $217,000 $214,000 owners desiring to have their land voluntarily included in the Village’s ETJ or city limits may contact the Vil- There’s Just lage Secretary at (254) 947-5060 for more information. More Behind Our Door! P U B L I C H E A R I N G N O T I C E
The Village of Salado Planning & Zoning Commission 126 Hammer Dr. 3 BR/2BA, 2 Dining, Study Scot Tyson 760-8396 will hold a public hearing on Shawn Nichols 291-7371 Model Home Danny Belk 228-7633 Sales Office 773-0600 Tuesday, March 11, 2008 @ 1:00PM 301 N. Stagecoach Rd
Ranger’s Promise To consider amendments to the Salado ISD, No City Taxes Village’s Zoning Ordinance. Half-Acre Lots - Homes From The $180’s P&Z meetings are open to the public. FROM THE NORTHBOUND ACCESS ROAD, TURN RIGHT ON AMITY EAST TO THE FIRST RIGHT, TAKE IMMEDIATE LEFT ON ROSE LANE. Thursday 10 - 6 • Friday 10 - 6 www.carothersexecutivehomes.com
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ANNA LOU RANEY MIKE BOWLES 254-947-9700 Broker/Realtor Realtor 301 N. Main Street 254-913-1215 254-913-0469
Golden opportunity in historic district .73 Acre that backs up to Rock Creek. Most unusual prop- erty. Must see! $115,000.
Rita Oden Dottie Shirley Joan Wright THE Salado Specialist Best Service Ever! Make the “Wright” Choice 451 College Hill Extremely rare land near the his- 254-718-7956 cell 254-721-9700 cell 254-760-2746 cell toric district. Great building site and just a short stroll to historic Stagecoach Inn Restaurant, vil- lage shopping on Main Street, Salado Creek and golf. Approx 2 acres. $139,500
Choice Commercial Property in the heart of Salado’s historic district. Three buildings with net rentable space of 5,592 square feet. The site $349,800 $264,800 is .63 acres at the corner of Thomas Arnold and Five wooded acres, Texas-style Six acres of rolling hills, 3 BR/ Church Street. Easy access to I-35 and Salado’s Austin stone home, 3 BR/2 BA, 2 BA Austin stone home, 3,200 sf Main Street. $575,000. workshop. workshop, views. 1209 Mourning Dove 13280 Cedar Valley Rd. Mill Creek Homesites Only 2 Lots Left!
Excellent Homesites in established Mill Creek neighborhood. Located off Chisholm Trail on Kev- lin Dr. with golf course views. Premier half-acre lots, underground utilities ready for homes with only 2,000 sq. ft. minimum. $269,800 $164,800 Two beautiful acres with 4 BR/ Smith Branch Creek home, 708 De Grummond Way, Salado Situated on one 2-1/2 BA home, horses allowed, 3BR/2 BA on Smith Branch Creek. of the prettiest streets in Mill Creek, this original guest wing. Owner Finance owner home is in pristine condition. Built in 1974 1051 Great Oaks 1615 Guess Drive on 1.7 acres with many huge, native trees, this home offers gracious living with large rooms including formal living and dining rooms ,great room with a fireplace, sunroom with a fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths and a 2 car attached garage as well as a 2 car detached garage. The property has a well with a new pump. Roof replaced in 2006. MUST SEE $270,000.
Temple Commercial $212,800 $214,800 & $222,800 3308 S. 5th street, Temple building site available in the growing Temple Beautiful Austin stone new home. Two New Texas style homes on 0.5 Business District, 5.7 Level acres currently zoned single family (sf 1) or 4 BR/2 BA, impressive finishout. acre. 4 BR/2 BA and 3 BR/2 BA can possibly be rezoned for business. Close access to Temple College 108 Chelsea Circle 100 and 104 Chelsea Circle and Scott & White, $1,750,000
MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE MLS Temple/Belton Board of Realtors MetroTex Association of Realtors $143,900 $138,900 This beauty is only 2 years old! Huge utility room, wonderful H H H H H H H H Belton schools! West Temple! kitchen, 3 living areas, formals, Lovely 4 BR, 2 BA, nice kitchen. big corner lot. LONE STAR GRADING 712 Devin, Temple 413 Apache Trail, Temple
H & MATERIALS H Lots start at $43,800. COMMERCIAL H RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL $219,800 Two Acres with access to Park, EXCAVATION • GRADING • SITE PREPARATION 3 BR/2 BA, open family/kitchen/ YARDS • LOT CLEARING • PADS • ROADS dining. Lots start at $142,800. DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS 1635 Hidden Springs
ALL TYPES DIRT WORK • MATERIALS & HAULING Land & Investments • 10.67 acres of Texas Hill •Golf Course Lots ***FREE ESTIMATES*** Country. $115,800. 0.91 acre, $69,800. • Twenty 10x12 income-producing • Four 0.5 acre lots on (254) 947-0149 or (254) 933-7900 storage units on 1.643 acres. Chelsea Circle, $32,800. H HH H H H H H H H $78,800. salado Land for Sale______Page 6C, Village Voice, February 21, 2008 Home on 9.10 acres with additional living and Creek feeds 2 deep tanks, 10.67 acres of beautiful fronting the Willingham plan, master downstairs, dining. Tile throughout 35.5 AC fenced, water Texas Hill County $115,800 Century 21 Bill Bartlett Creek in Hidden Springs. Call Salado Realty 254- home office, bonus room most of the home. system, 2 mi to IH 35 Jarrell 947-5050 Heavily wooded acreage 947-9700 upstairs, large out door Stained concrete floors area. $8400 p/a. Hanszen in game room. Wood creates a private setting. Real Estate 1-800-385- 011008tfnf living area with fireplace, Relax in the pool and deck in back yard takes 3 BR, 3 full baths, 2 half 4339 golf cart garage and hot tub in your own FM 1123, Seven 20 plus you to a beautiful pool. baths. Beautiful beam 1/31tfnb your own putting green back yard. 4 BR, 3 BA acre tracts and Two 37 Very private back yard. vaulted ceiling in living that opens up to the wonderful game room Building Site Under acre tracts. Call Rita for $275,700 Century 21 Bill area. Up to three horses golf course. $295,900 $40,000 for almost 10 more information. Salado Bartlett 947-5050 are allowed. $498,700 Realty 254-947-9700 Century 21 Bill Bartlett acres, pond, water meter, near Holland, Owner 947-5050 finance/agent Pam LaShelle Realtors 512-217-2070 Classifieds continue on 01/24-31b Page 7C
Peggy Bush - Owner/Agent Suzanne Payne - Owner/Agent 254-624-4070 254-721-3605 Cindy Humphries -Agent Melinda Dunnahoo - Agent 254-760-2387 254-913-0378 Carrice Dunnahoo - Agent Beth Bragg - Agent 254-228-6873 254-913-0197
907 Indian Trail. 3/2/2 Mill Creek. Up- New listing! Terrific Price--Great floorplan. dated gorgeous kitchen with island. 2 Dinings. Custom 3 bedroom 3.5 bath home on 1.12 Large Trees. Big Lot. acres offers wood flooring, two living areas in Call Peggy @254-624-4070 wonderful location. $199,500. Call Suzanne Payne @ 254-721-3605
Beautiful creekview lot in Hidden Springs near cul-de-sac. $67,000. Call Suzanne @ 254-721-3605
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Lochridge-Priest, Inc. TACLA 024360C MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS 5410 South General Bruce Dr. Temple, Texas 76502 Temple Area: (254) 773-0003 Killeen Area: (254) 634-3340 Free Estimates on new installations garage, wd hookups 1 yr 33 acres on FM 2115 College Hill Drive - Walk Commercial Rental February 21, 2008 salado Village Voice, Page 7C Great for horses and or to creek, shopping, 2 Acres lease. $795 per mo. 254- 947-8062 hay production. Salado ISD with well, septic tank, trees! Rock Creek - Approx. Chris Alexander, 2/14-2/8p convenient to Georgetown $139,500. Call Raney & 1312 SF Storefront with Builder and Austin. Century 21 Bill Associates Anna Lou 254- lots of window and NEW PRICE. Charming, 254-947-5369 Bartlett 947-5050 913-1215. outdoor display. $1200 0823tfnb spacious, 2/2/1, 254-702-6959 mo. Rita Oden, Salado [email protected] townhome for rent, Realty, 718.7956. Clean!! 6 closets, vaulted Eagle Rock Ranch Estates 0221tfnb O Wooded Estate Lots 2.5 to 3.5 Acres ceiling, w/d closet inside, O Underground Electric Walk to shopping center. O 3 Miles West of I-35 on FM 2843 Retail office/workshop O 5 Minutes from Downtown Salado Lawn care provided. $850 space on Royal St. rustic, O Quality Restrictions Visit us on the web: 254-338-5083. O Salado Schools funky ambiance. 947-5933 09/13tfnb 10/25tfnb www. Classified ads cost For Rent or Lease_ 15 words for $5 and 20 cents for each Duplex 2 BR, 2 BA , 1 car saladovillagevoice. word thereafter. com THE LOFTS of Want to arriage lace advertise? C P The LOFTS of Carriage Place, Contact: advertising@ can be your NEW address in the “heart of historic Salado.” The Post Office, Civic Center, Public Library, restaurants, churches, saladovillagevoice.com grocery store and Salado’s quaint shops are ONLY steps away from the LOFTS!!! Two bedrooms, two baths, spacious walk-in We look forward to closets, skylights in kitchens and living areas, fully equipped kitchens and elevator hearing from you! entry to the LOFTS!!! Call Properties By Larry Sands, 947-5580 for LEASING information. Specializing in Flooring Real Estate Make-Ready & Remodeling David Poliquin Owner - Installer 254-913-1842 FREE ESTIMATES Best office in Salado. An historic building, REFERENCES AVAILABLE it has been completely renovated and is up to date. There are approximately 1200 S.F. of office within two fireplaces and deck overlooking picturesque dry creek. Real Estate Available for occupancy within two weeks of execution of lease. $950.00 per month. Consulting Please call Joe Price at 512-818-1126. Have questions or problems regarding real estate?
512-931-2244 Diamond E Ranch 83-329 Acres Williamson County West Hill Country Views, Trees, Pastures, Water $5,500/acre + improvements A/C
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Lots One-of-a-Kind!! Creek with water fall! Well and Virtual Tour electricity in place on Lot 243, Hidden Springs. $59,900. 3.27 acre homesite, Lot 326 Mission Trail in Hidden Springs, $45,000. Beautiful treed lot in Mill Creek on South Ridge Road. $44,900. REDUCED. Historic Commercial Site in the heart of Secluded home on over 30 acres. Perfect Grand Tuscan estate. Large wrought iron Indian TrailUnder at Blaylock, Contract large corner lot. 90x188 Salado. 3871 sq ft in main structure, outdoor place for horses. In-ground pool, beautiful doors invite you into this open and spacious $40,000 seating area w/ fireplace. Several dining and horse barn. All the extras with room to roam. floorplan. Escape to your large covered patio Lot 9 Salado Creek Place, one of a kind Salado meeting areas on two floors. Separate structure Great open family home. 38X60 barn, 25X25 overlooking the pool and view of the golf course. Creek lot, 2 plus acres with huge tree cover on could serve as office or rental. $899,900. storage barn. $669,900. Detached guest house. $699,900 the creek, The Best Under 10 Acres Two 1.2 acre lots on Sam Neil Rd., $26,500 and $29,900. Virtual Tour Virtual Tour Lot 296 Mourning Dove, beautiful cleared home- Virtual Tour site. Nice trees on the 5 acre lot. $59,900. Lot 158 Western Trail. Mostly wooded creek front lot. Over 3 acres, $75,000. Lot 156 Western Trail. Mostly wooded creek front lot. 3.23 acres, $75,000. Beautiful custom home on tree-cov- Quality is shown throughout this home on 3 Stunning home east of Salado. Bamboo 10 to 100 Acres ered lot. 2 living rooms, large kitchen, 3+ tree-covered acres. Features include granite and travertine flooring, upgraded counter- 12 acres with beautiful live oak trees. This acre- car garage, granite counters and much counters, stainless steel appliances, stone tops, stainless steel appliances, large lot, 3 age would make a fantastic home site. $250,000. more. Landscaping and blinds. Priced at fireplace, 3 car garage and much more. 4 car garage. $375,000 Over 30 acres in Bartlett. Good development $489,900. BR/2.5 BA/2 liv/2 din. $486,000 property, well located with frontage on Bell Street and Harold Clark road. $106,170 Nearly 50 acres on Hwy 95 and CR 355. Excellent location for development. Level to rolling highly Virtual Tour productive Black land. $174,300 Virtual Tour 25 acres between Salado & Holland with frontage and coastal fields perfect for horses. $5,000 per acre. 25 acres between Salado & Holland with frontage and coastal fields perfect for horses. $4,000 per acre. Beautiful Austin Stone home situated on Like to play golf? Excellent Home in Mill Beautiful rock home on 2.39 beauti- 21.68 acres off of FM 2115 with outstanding views three tree-covered acres in Hidden Springs. Creek on the golf course. High ceilings, Granite ful acres, backs up to wet weather creek and nice pond, $185,000. Large great room makes it perfect place to Countertops, & Hardwood Floors make this with lots of oak and pecan trees. Priced at 55.38 acres, productive Blackland adjoining resi- entertain or enjoy family. Spacious kitchen, home a must see! $275,000 $245,900. dential area on NW side of Bartlett. $193,830. stainless steel appliances. $315,000 44 acres off of Firefly Road between Salado and Florence. Great Trees. Will Divide. $5,000/acre. Over 100 Acres 126 acre ranch with 1,769 sq. ft. hme. 3 BR/1.5 Reduced BA/2 liv/2 car garage. Property located off of FM 2843. $595,000. 146 acres, 4 miles northwest of Salado, off of Smith Dairy. $3,200 per acre. 147 acres east of Academy on Reeds Lake Road. Beautiful hill country with outstanding coastal. Great Open and Spacious Floor Plan. Flex Property has draw running through middle with 3 Beautiful Landscaping and Gorgeous Recently Updated and Ready for Move In. room could be used as 4th bedroom. Backs small tanks with excellent opportunity to enlarge. Tree-Covered Lot invite you into this Exten- up to Corps of Engineer property. Convenient New Carpet, Fresh Paint and updated appli- Possible gravel reserve as well. $3,450 per acre. sively Renovated Home in Mill Creek. Call to Kileen and Harker Heights with Salado ances. Call Ryan for more information today!! Today for an Appointment. $229,000. schools. $199,900. $179,900 $164,900 Commercial The famous Cotton Club and Steakhouse in Granger. Call Alan Persky at 254-760-2924 for information. $995,000. Great commercial site IH-35/FM 2484. $429,900. Under 30 acres IH 35, 1 mile south of Stagecoach Inn. Great Southwest Restaurant in Belton, excellent Contract location between the on and off ramp of I-35 next to What a Burger $349,900.00. 12 plus acres fronting I-35 between Salado and Perfect family home in Killeen, Belton with exit at property, just north of the large trees in front and back Lampasas River, approx. 3000 ft. I-35 frontage Bring your horses! Home includes a nice Relax on your covered back porch and Three bedroom cottage in Holland on yard. Open floor plan, updated $259,900.00 2-stall horse barn, dog run/pen and storage enjoy your large fenced backyard. 3 BR/2 1/2 acre lot with large trees, garden spot. flooring. This 3/2-1/2 house feels The Mansion Restaurant downtown Salado on barn. Nice 3 bed, 2 bath home, 2 living rock BA/2 GA, clean and brand neat new. and $104,500. ready for $65,000. $59,000. home on 1.34 acres in Salado. $149,900. movie-in. All for just $138,500. over 1 acre Plus $899,900.00