Salado Board Approves Outside Jobs of Superintendent Sales Tax Receipts

For details on applying for flood relief, www.saladovillagevoice.com Salado VVillageillage VVoiceoice Vol. XXX, Number 13 Thursday, July 26, 2007 254/947-5321 fax 254/947-9479 www.saladovillagevoice.com 50¢ Jazz band to perform July 27 lunch concert at The Spur The “257th Army group in the 257th, the Training in Norfolk VA, Band, the Capital Mes- Capital Messengers Jazz catapulted the group into sengers” will perform for Group masterfully per- premier musician status. the “Music to Lunch By” forms the deepest roots The public is invited to noon-1 p.m. July 27 at the of traditional jazz. The this unique opportunity Salado Silver Spur The- Messengers receive over- to snap their fingers and ater located at 108 Royal whelming, laudable praise enjoy a bit of jazz. Street. You are welcome within the regional jazz For more information, to bring your lunch if you community. Their most please contact the Salado would like. recent performance, Chamber of Commerce at The most requested the Army Band Leader 254-947-5040. Board approves outside jobs of superintendent Old Glory Days was height- ened with the help of soldiers and reservists from Salado school trustees hind Act of 2001 states that 2007-08 school year, one at their July 22 meeting ap- new hire does not meet the Ft. Hood. Above, First Cav any teacher hired after the soldiers manned a static proved allowing Superin- first day of the 2002-2003 HQ requirements but is in tendent Robin Battershell the process. The HQ re- display of wagons in use school year to teach in a Ti- by the cavalry unit. At left, to teach university-level tle I, Part A program must porting cycle will change courses during off-hours. to October for the 07-08 the Capital Messengers be “highly qualified.” In performed a concert at House Bill 189 requires addition, the law requires school year. The Board superintendents to have will receive a November the The Gazebo for almost all local educational agen- 200 people, followed by approval for any outside cies (LEAs) to have a plan report. jobs where they receive • Carlson made the mo- an ice cream social and to ensure that all teach- preceded by a pot luck an income. Dr. Battershell ers in the LEA teaching tion to retain Schwartz & (Photos by Marilyn Fleischer) dinner. has taught graduate school in core academic subjects Eichelbaum as District for 15 years at University are “highly qualified” by counsel. Street seconded. of Mary Hardin-Baylor the end of the 2005-2006 Motion carried 5-1 with on Wednesday nights and school year. Ervi voting against. Sales tax receipts up Tarleton State University- Preliminary guidance • Carlson made the mo- Central Texas on Satur- states that teachers hired tion to approve the 2007- days for one year. The under an alternative cer- 08 vendor list and operat- for both Village, Library board voted 5-1 to approve tification program will ing bid proposals. Burson Sales tax receipts for 20 percent more than it Combs sent July sales the request with Frank be considered to meet seconded. Motion carried Salado increased almost did in July 2006, when tax allocations totaling Carlson voting against. the definition of “highly 6-0. seven percent in July com- it was paid $18,351.00. $446.4 million to cities, Before the motion carried, qualified” and will be able • Aldridge made the pared to July 2006. The For the year, the Library counties, transit systems Carlson made a motion to to teach in Title I, Part A motion to approve the Village of Salado received District is six percent and special purpose taxing allow the superintendent programs. However, fur- 2007-08 appraisal calen- $29,181.17, compared to ahead, having been paid districts, up 8.3 percent to teach on Saturdays only; ther guidance is needed dar with Burson second- $27,391.93 received last $141,363.60 compared compared to July 2006. that motion failed 1-5 with regarding teaching per- ing. Motion carried 6-0. July. to the $133,033.62 paid Combs sent July sales Deborah Aldridge, Jackie mits. • Ervi made the mo- For the calendar year, through July 2006. tax allocations of $304 Burson, Miriam Ervi, Jeff The definition of tion to approve the Energy however, the Village con- Bell County received $1 million to Texas cities, Kelley and Darrell Street “Highly Qualified” sta- for Schools settlement of tinues to trail the pace set million in July, which was up 9.5 percent compared voting against. tus can be found at http:// $2,072.50 with Carlson in 2006. Thus far, it has five percent more than last to July 2006. So far this In other business, www.tea.state.tx.us/nclb/ seconding. Motion car- received $195,238.17 com- July’s $989,503.68. For the calendar year, city sales board trustees approved hottopics/hqdef.html. ried 6-0. pared to the $200,520.84 year, the county is more tax allocations are up 7.3 hiring three new teach- Darlene Kirk presented During public forum, paid through July 2006. than eight percent ahead percent compared to the ers: Paula Jordin (English, information on the highly Robert Denman asked While the Village felt of 2006: $7.5 million com- same time period last year. certified, Highly Quali- qualified status for 2006- the Board to consider pro- an increase this month, it pared to $7 million. Texas counties received fied), Richard Berumen 07 teachers. Two teachers viding a religion course. trails the increase in sales Texas Comptroller Su- sales tax payments of (Spanish, certified, Highly did not meet the HQ status This will be on the August tax receipts felt by the san Combs announced $27.4 million, up 7.4 per- Qualified) Royce Mitchell as of May 2007. One of agenda and Dr. Battershell Library District and the recently that the state col- cent compared to last July. (Physics, certified by not these teachers has resigned will brief the Board on State. lected $1.63 billion in sales So far this year, sales tax defined as Highly Quali- and the other teacher will HB 128 regarding Texas Salado Library District tax revenue in June, up 9.3 allocations to counties are fied). take the state competency schools providing elective received $22,007.97 this percent compared to June up 8.1 percent compared The No Child Left Be- exam in August. For the religion classes. month, which was almost 2006. to 2006.

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Especially our Guv Wall Street Journal on July 14. whose fiscal track record is further mini- The planned $37 billion dollar shift mized (in addition to the lottery fiasco) by of TRS investments from mostly con- his insistence on privatizing the construc- servative stocks and bonds into “hedge tion and operation of state toll roads to funds” was termed “risky” by pension foreign road builders. For example, state fund experts. Hedge funds are high revenue losses from the planned TTC-35 risk “alternate” investments that deal escapade, could amount to hundreds of in futures, sub-prime mortgages, and billions of dollars in toll fees collected by foreign currencies, among other spec- private contractors! ulative adventures. Many investors are leery of Hedge **ONCOR ANNOUNCES funds since they are not regulated by 13 POWER-LINE ROUTES** the Securities and Exchange Com- Newspapers throughout Bell and Wil- Tipping Toward Catastrophe mission. liamson Counties (July 18) contained an An uneasy 80th Legislature finally eight page Public Notice supplement that In the 16th and 17th centuries, “capped” the dollar amount that TRS is of importance to Saladoans living east the West was convulsed by religious can invest in “hedge” funds at $5.6 bil- of I-35. wars that, in the words of historian Paul lion (five percent of total assets). An The Oncor Electric Delivery Com- Johnson, “were without redeeming fea- Rich amount that still remains “high” con- pany, a subsidiary of TXU, authorized tures and were destructive of the Chris- sidering the nature of this type invest- the lengthy notice - that only a lawyer tian faith itself, as well as human life and ment. or engineer could love! Translated, the material civilization.” In the Middle East, Lowry Primary purpose of “hedging” pen- legal announcement presents the “pre- it often seems to be 1618, the beginning sion funds is to create rapid increases ferred” Oncor transmission route, plus 12 of the Thirty Years’ War that laid waste in asset levels - thereby eventually (and alternates - one of which will eventually to Germany in a senseless sectarian war. in such circumstances, “people look for hopefully) increasing retiree’s pay. carry a new 345 kV (345,000 volt) line No historical analogy is perfect, and the somebody to blame, and they default to Danger is that losses can occur as rap- from Salado to Hutto, at an estimated cost Middle East has its oasis of relative calm blood and belief, ethnicity and religion - idly as gains, with deficits pulled from of $93.4 million. and good government. But the accent is on - fundamentalist religion.” the state’s general revenue funds. All this documentation is in prepara- feral violence: Hamas and Fatah throwing The best argument against the POLITICAL INTERFERENCE tion for the August Public Utility hearing one another from buildings in Gaza; Sunni Iraq War is that our staying there is like Related retirement fund news: that will decide the path of Oncor’s newest and Shia turning one another’s mosques being in the middle of Gaza, refereeing It has been reported that Governor power project. to rubble in Iraq; Syria attempting to fanatical factions. The Iraq War looks, Perry, during a trip to Israel, promised The eight pages of legalese and engi- bring down the government of Lebanon, at this juncture, like a last-ditch effort to Jewish officials that he would pressure neering scrabble made tiresome reading, assassinated politician by assassinated keep the Arabs from rejecting what Fouad Texas retirement and pension officials so we checked for reactions from several politician; pregnant Palestinian mothers Ajami calls “the foreigner’s gift,” the to sell off their investments in compa- Salado residents along the routes being undertaking suicide-bombing missions chance for a fresh start brought with the nies doing business with Iran. considered and discovered (among other against Israel. toppling of Saddam Hussein by force of Now that may be a fantastic “Bush” things) that the “preferred” Oncor power- There is plenty of power poli- American arms. styled State Department “foreign” line goes directly through the center of a tics here -- with Iran behind much of the It is tempting to wash our hands policy, but it’s a “terrible” political brand new subdivision. mayhem -- and distinct causes for each of the entire region, but unrealistic. The and fiscal precedent to follow, for a There will be more on this “hot potato” conflict, but there is also an underlying poison of the Middle East is exportable, number of reasons. First and foremost prior to the final PUC-route “permit” civilizational sickness. Resenting the way through al-Qaida terrorists and, one day - pension funds belong in large part decision, including who gets hit - and how the West eclipsed the Muslim world centu- soon, perhaps through nuclear-tipped Ira- to the public employees of Texas who hard! ries ago, ashamed by Israel’s overwhelm- nian missiles. We have to work with those contribute to their retirement systems, ing military strength and hating America relatively decent leaders -- Mahmoud and therefore should be “off-limits” to ***WAL-MART CLINICS?*** as the apex of Western might, the Middle Abbas in the West Bank, Fouad Siniora in political opportunists like Perry. You gotta hand it to the largest and rich- East resorts to various radicalisms as a Lebanon, Nouri al-Maliki in Iraq -- who Also, politically inspired divesti- est retailer in the world - Wal Mart - that salve to these historic humiliations. They are attempting to hold back the tide of tures of this type are not prudent fiscal keeps creating unparalleled commercial are a twisted appeal to wounded pride and madness and blood. The region needn’t tip strategies, simply because most major ideas - one of which was picked up by this a call to renewed greatness through the inevitably into catastrophe, even if that’s American corporations have business column as an interesting “rumor,” namely rejection of modernity. where it seems determined to send itself. ties (directly or indirectly) to Iran that the huge marketeer plans to set up Historian Theodore Von Laue Samuel Johnson famously said that noth- - and large amounts of their stocks small clinics in each super store. argued that the ascendance of the West in ing concentrates the mind like the prospect and bonds are held by Texas pension The rumored health-clinic plan, that the 20th century subjected non-Western- of a hanging. Is that true of a self-hang- funds. These top rated securities pro- may or may not get beyond the talking ers to “the psychological misery of know- ing? If it isn’t, decent voices in the Middle duce sizeable interest payments to the stage, quickly brought to mind a number ingly belonging to a ‘backward’ society.” East might soon, like Henry James on the State Employee Retirement System, of unique merchandising strategies that Many non-Western countries adapted, outbreak of World War I, have cause to the Teacher Retirement System and might be used. Just imagine the weekly reconciling modernity to their particular lament “the funeral spell of our murdered other public employee pension funds. Wal-Mart ads, that could feature coupons cultural contexts. But the Middle East civilization.” Upsetting the flow of revenue into for medical use. Perhaps a $2.00 coupon tended to import the failed Western ide- State pension funds could create both towards a blood pressure check-up. ologies of socialism and fascism, and Rich Lowry is editor of the National temporary and long-term financial Or, how about the store announcer watched itself fall further back. Review. shortfalls, potentially reducing the proudly telling customers that today’s As writer Ralph Peters explains, (c) 2007 by King Features Synd., Inc. asset levels these retirement systems “clinic special” will be a combined physi- must maintain in order to remain fiscal, blood test, and eye exam - “all three cally sound and viable. for the price of one” (with appropriate Salado Village Voice is published every Thursday, 213 Mill Creek Dr, Suite #125, PO Box 587, Salado, PERRY’S FISCAL coupon). Texas 76571. Subscription Rates: $26 per year in Bell County, $28 per year outside of Bell County; RECORD SHAKY “WHAT IF?” $35 per year outside of Texas. Let’s be honest - Perry’s fiscal Seriously - think what great things Wal Phone: 254/947-5321 Fax: (254) 947-9479 Office Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays record is shaky at best. He’s the guy Mart’s retail geniuses could do world-wide News releases: [email protected] who wanted to lease the Texas Lottery if the company decided to stop buying Display advertising: [email protected] for 40 years at a loss of $26 billion to goods (from any nation) that might hurt Deadlines: Display ads • noon Fridays Classified ads • 12 noon Mondays the state treasury. the health of customers. Editorial policies: Opinions on the editorial pages are those of the writer, not necessarily the owners If Perry goes to the legislature with Example: Demand that China clean or employees of the Salado Village Voice. All letters to the editor should be signed and have a phone his plan to interfere with state pension up its total production act or be dropped number and address for verification. The editor reserves the right to reject and/or edit any letter. Letters should address issues, not personalities and should be concise and constructive in approach. Letters investments - lawmakers need to tell as a direct or indirect Wal Mart supplier. should be limited to 300 words. him, in no uncertain terms (before he That turn-around could be measured in Tim Fleischer, Editor-in-Chief Marilyn Fleischer, Managing Editor calls a special session), that they won’t “Peking-seconds” - since global traders [email protected] [email protected] Ken Clapp, Political Commentary Stephanie Hood, Composition interfere with the internal management understand market share and profits - even [email protected] [email protected] of the state pension funds - period! if they don’t value the human factor. That’s -30-

Sicko makes for great salado Village Voice, July 26, 2007, Page 3A Latest White science fiction, not fact House strategy By Diana Ernst not scrap them for big- government bureaucracy. FORUMFORUM The wait is over. Mi- Mr. Moore’s foolish pref- chael Moore’s “SICKO” erence for abolishing pri- has hit the theaters. For vate insurance in favor of An Open Exchange of Ideas 123 minutes, the film government-run, single- Jim kowtows to the social- payer health care will not Hightower ist healthcare of Europe, create universal care, only Cuba and Canada, while a government monopoly. I once belonged to the demonizing the American “SICKO” also ignores Book-of the-Month Club, system. the Canadian Supreme as well as the Beer-of- Moore calls it a docu- Court’s 2005 decision that the-Month Club –- but, I mentary, but it’s so far government monopoly tell you, one thing I can’t removed from reality, it health care violates basic subscribe to is George really ought to be catego- human rights. Mr. Zeli- W’s Iraq-Strategy-of-the- rized as science fiction. otis, the winning plaintiff Month Club. For example, the film in this case, needed hip The original strategy repeatedly attacks Amer- surgery. When he tried to was to find Weapons of ica’s “for-profit” health pay privately for his opera- Mass Destruction. That care, yet ignores the fact tion rather than wait in the failed. Then there was the that 85 percent of U.S. government queue (which Bring-Democracy-to-Iraq hospitals are non-profit, takes two to four years) strategy, which has also and almost half of pri- the government stopped failed in a blitzkrieg of the- vately insured Americans him. The denial of such a ocracy, sectarian hatred, have policies from non- choice prolonged his pain and civil war. Next came profit health insurers. and threatened his safety. Sicko indicts health care industry the We’ll-Stand-Down- At a recent press con- Mr. Moore likes the by Marian Wright Edelman tory diseases and a host of As-They-Stand-Up strat- ference, Moore railed single-payer system in Moore exposes how far other ailments from expo- some insurance compa- egy, which looked good on against the Martin Luther Cuba, a one-party com- I am not in the habit of sure to dust and debris at paper –- but, alas, the Iraqi King Jr.-Harbor hospital munist dictatorship. Some doing movie reviews but I nies go to avoid paying for Ground Zero. Moore took medical costs and the vo- troops have not shown up, in Los Angeles, where a 11 million Cubans attend recommend everyone see them to the U.S. military much less stood up. But patient died of a perforat- run-down facilities, re- Michael Moore’s docu- luminous list of ailments base at Guantánamo Bay, insurance companies call wait, cried Mr. Bush, I’ve ed bowel after lying on the ceive dated prescription mentary “SICKO” about Cuba, to get the same free, got another new strategy. emergency room floor for drugs, and are even re- our health care system, “pre-existing conditions” top-notch health care that to deny treatment, cancel We’ll “surge” 20,000 more 45 minutes. quired to bring their own which leaves 45 million the U.S. military claims U.S. troops into Iraq, con- Since 2004, the hospi- sheets, food and soap to Americans uninsured, in- policies or demand repay- it is providing to “enemy ment for already received centrate them in Baghdad tal has received more than the hospital. Communist cluding 9 million children. combatants.” After he to stop the violence there, a dozen state and federal Party bosses get better The film shows how cor- medical services. He pres- failed to enter the base, ents doctors and other and then somehow we’ll safety citations. Hospital treatment, but when it porate interests guided by he took them to a Havana “win.” Well, our troops errors included leaving came time for the great profits rather than by an employees of insurance hospital where they re- companies and HMOs have surged, but even the sick patients unattended, dictator Fidel Castro to go interest in preventing and ceived extensive free di- Pentagon admits that the which resulted in death under the knife, he flew in curing health problems promoted and given bo- agnostic tests, treatment nuses based on the num- violence has surged, too. for three of them, giving a specialist from Spain. victimize sick people and and medication for which Concentrating on Bagh- patients the wrong medi- Government-run health taxpayers. ber of medical procedures they paid nominal sums. denied sick people. In one dad only spread the killing cations, and using Taser care already presents prob- “SICKO” puts hu- In none of the countries to the rest of the country stun guns to restrain psy- lems right here at home. man faces on our na- case, a young woman with Moore visited are children cancer was denied medi- and produced a spike in chiatric patients. Medicaid was instituted in tional health care crisis. denied care or provided a the killing of American This hospital is not pri- the 1960s for the poor, but A grieving mother whose cal treatment because she lesser standard of care for once had a yeast infec- soldiers. And now the vate, however. It is owned it has grown far beyond its 2-year-old daughter had lack of health insurance or violence is rising again in by the County of Los An- capacity, putting taxpay- a high fever, was gripped tion, which the company money, as is too often the claimed was a pre-exist- Baghdad. geles. So much for reliable ers under great strain. In by a seizure and rushed to case in the United States. So, yet another policy government care. Even order to keep costs down, the nearest hospital, but ing condition. I hope “SICKO” pricks Moore takes us to Brit- shift is presently spinning the private insurers Moore Medicaid underpays phy- was turned away because our consciences and cata- out of the White House. criticizes are not free of sicians, who have increas- the hospital wasn’t in her ain and France, which have lyzes a robust national had universal health care This latest one is Mr. government interference ingly stopped accepting HMO’s network. The debate about our broken Bush’s Korean strategy. that raises the cost of their Medicaid beneficiaries mother was told the child since the 1940s. No child health care system. The or adult would be denied Instead of hoping for quick health policies. Most as a result. Government had to be moved and that film asks timely ques- results from his old surge, states force insurers to sell restrictions also make it any care provided by the care in those countries tions our political leaders because they had a pre- he now says we must settle health policies laden with challenging to get pre- receiving hospital would need to answer. If other into Iraq for the long haul, mandates that many indi- scription drugs for Medic- not be covered. Leav- existing condition or be- countries can guarantee cause necessary care was stationing maybe 50,000 viduals would not volun- aid patients. ing that hospital denied health care to all of their troops there more or less tarily purchase. Mr. Moore’s remedies the child vital emergency “too expensive.” When he citizens, why can’t ours? If asks patients how much permanently, just as we’ve In some states, man- fail as heath-care reform care. She slipped into a Canada, European nations done in South Korea. dated benefits have raised and don’t even amount to coma and died on the way they are being charged for and Cuba can take the the care they receive, they Now even Republicans the cost of individual effective propaganda. His to the HMO facility. profit motive out of car- aren’t joining his strategy- health insurance by 45 film should have featured There’s the middle-aged laugh and say there is no ing for people, why can’t charge because everybody of-the-Month Club, and percent. In New Jersey, a Canadian on a wait- couple, both professionals we? Why are there 9 mil- their candidates are flee- for example, it’s actually ing list for treatment. He with health insurance, who is included in the National lion uninsured children in Health Service. ing from his war. Rudy cheaper for a family of should have gone under- were bankrupted when America? We need to find Giuliani, the GOP’s presi- four to lease a Ferrari than cover to experience the their insurance company France, in addition common ground with all to universal health care, dential frontrunner who’s buy health coverage. At real system that serves stopped providing health Americans of good will to posing as Mr.-Tough-On- $6,048 per year, the aver- most Cubans. He should coverage after her bout maintains a 24-hour medi- address the nation’s health cal care service staffed Terrorism, listed the Big age individual healthcare have followed a Medicaid with cancer and his heart care crisis regardless of 12 issues of his campaign premium is the highest in patient’s struggle to get attacks. They were forced by doctors who make one’s political affiliation. house calls. When is the –- and Iraq didn’t even the country. health care from the U.S. to sell their home and Tell Congress and the make the list! Asked about Government solutions government. move into their daughter’s last time any of us had a White House to ensure doctor come to our home? this, Rudy-the-Tough-Guy that create more govern- But that would have storage room. We see a health coverage for all weakly said: “We may ment amount to nothing entailed filming an actual 22-year-old single mother “SICKO” explores some children by calling 1 (800) of the myths about health be successful in Iraq; we but expensive salt in the documentary, as opposed and cancer survivor from 861-5343 or visiting www. may not be. I don’t know wound. We should en- to a fluffy work of fiction. Michigan who drives to care in other industrial- childrensdefense.org ized democracies, includ- the answer to that. That’s courage insurers, and all Diana Ernst is a pub- Canada and poses as the Marian Wright Edel- in the hands of other players in American health lic policy fellow in Health common law wife of a ing supposed long waits man is president of the for care and underpaid people.” to be more competitive, Care Studies at the Pacific friend to get free clinical Children’s Defense Fund Yeah –- such other Research Institute. care in that country. And doctors. and its Action Council One of the most dra- people as voters. Letters to the editor are accepted and encouraged, but must we experience disoriented, whose Leave No Child matic segments of the For more information be signed for publication. 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To the Editor: at the public hearing on Looking around Salado, the proposed issuance of Mill Creek, in town and Your Voice a $5.75 million bond pro- nearby, I see the results of Letters to the Editor posal should come as no the work of plans to plant surprise. Past experience in Bell County on issues hundreds of crepe myrtles I have never seen them for the future. Over 20 bridge and helicopter res- of this sort has prompted Summer Sizzler! as beautiful as this year. most local taxpayers no Wednesday Perm Special $50 & up years ago, the men, wom- God is good. The colors cue). Maybe recreational en and young people from “water parks” have diluted longer to “waste” their Kids Haircuts $8 are a real legacy from so time in attending perfunc- high school helped. Vol- many of our friends. the always present water Appointments Preferred Walk-ins Welcome unteers enlisted their help dangers of Texas, particu- tory public hearings of 1319 Stagecoach Road Look around and be to pick up, dig holes and larly the Hill Country, as this ilk. IH-35 So. Exit 285 - 2nd left on Northbound Access Road 947-7282 ready when asked to help work with homeowners to well! Regardless, law en- Let us not forget-Bell beautify our Village of County taxpayer-voters place them in their chosen Salado. I’m so grateful forcement and other rescue areas. pros are placed in harm’s twice went to the polls to have been a part of the and very clearly enun- SALADO CHIROPRACTIC Crews of all ages met project years ago. way, often unnecessarily. and worked for days to get As a long-time canoe, ciated their position on DR. SHIRLEY J. LYNCH bond issues when the Jail- it done. The plants were Doris Denman kayak, and tubing enthu- (254) 947-BACK small but the determina- siast of Texas waterways, Courthouse Complex was tion was huge. I wish the I have heeded the advice supposedly under review. (2225) Sadly, we learned that nei- people, now gone, could To the Editor: of “know the territory and see the beauty they cre- conditions of where one ther our voice nor vote has 213 Mill Creek Drive The past couple of any meaningful impact (Located in Salado Plaza) ated. Patrice Ash, a young floats.” While injuries Now introducing Heather months have seen mas- when our local politics Mon - Wed - Fri 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. woman in the landscaping sive media information and/or loss of life are trag- business here, took order ic and devastating, it does have already decided what Tues & Thurs Closed concerning the torrential they want and intend to by color, and delivered rains, consequential rain seem numerous water-re- them in her van. The hom- lated incidents in Austin do. run-off, and associated The bottom line lesson eowner worked with oth- dangers, particularly fast, and around Texas give Johnnie’s Cleaners & Tailors ers as for a time to plant. credence to, “you can’t fix is clear-the only vote that dangerous stream flows County and City officials @ Brookshire Brothers Pharmacy Groups came to work, dug in and about Texas. Still, stupid!”, as well. Sorry, holes in rocky soil and the massive “quick fix” spent respect is that which puts people die from attempted them in office. According- Don’t wait till it’s to late... plants put in. People were crossings and reckless, tax dollars won’t fix stu- working everywhere. pid, either. Turn around, ly, until the entire crop of Alterations & Dry Cleaning unnecessary recreation, incumbents are removed It was amazing to see or maybe just want “to don’t drown, may apply to No appointment necessary from office, you might as what can be done when shoot” thru a dam with more than roads. on alterations, complete in well stay home or contin- people work together to no life-preservers (Austin 2 to 4 days. ue working so that you can make a place beautiful. involving two Waco area T R Pappas Most of these are now shoulder the increased tax 778-2408 or 770-0355 girls) or try out one-day burden our so-called “rep- large trees and stand as a old kayaks on a rampag- To the Editor: tribute to the forethought Recent newspaper ar- resentatives” happily foist ing Lampasas River (Aus- on us. and sweat that went into tin men and a very tricky ticles that disclosed only the project. two Belton residents spoke Texas Custom Borders Social Security fairness Continuous Concrete Edging (254) 598-4177 for Texas’ public servants Call for a FREE QUOTE Capitol Comment Members who use the Air Evac Lifeteam service for See our work at the critical emergencies will not receive a bill for the flight. Kay Bailey Hutchison No matter how many times a year they use it. If you are Salado Civic Center U.S. Senator not a member, you could pay up to $12,000 for the flight. and 1 - Year Membership Salado Library Imagine sitting around hundreds of dollars less $50 for a 1 member household the kitchen table with than expected. Unfortu- $55 for a 2 member household your spouse, planning for nately, this nightmare is $60 for a 3 or more member household www.TexasCustomBorders.com a well-deserved retire- experienced by many of ment, only to learn that our state’s teachers, police Call Jackie at (254) 368-7484 your monthly Social Se- officers, firefighters and www.lifeteam.net curity benefits will be other public servants due to a bureaucratic rule that causes Social Security to report erroneous projected benefits and arbitrarily reduce their benefits. To prevent this, I have in- troduced legislation that protects the retirement savings of our hardest working public servants I[hl_Y[$$$W=WhbodI^[bjed and ensures that they are not caught off guard by =(*ViLZhi^c\]djhZGdVYbedgih*,%%HL=#@#9dY\ZcAdde(+('*),,&"%&'- =(*B^YlVn9g^kZ'*),,(")-'- servants not eligible for IZbeaZ\Vganch]Zaidc#Xdb See Social Security, Page 8A Does “IPO” spell investment success? July 26, 2007, Salado Village Voice, Page 5A

If you’ve ever spent So, before you buy any time among inves- Financial shares through an IPO, tors, you’re bound to have you’ll want to evalu- heard someone say: “If Focus ate the company pretty only I had gotten in on thoroughly. Are its prod- the ground floor of Com- by Allen Mantanona ucts or services company A (or Company B or petitive? Does it have a Company C).” In invest- track record of consistent ment terms, “getting in on really possible for every- There’s no denying the growth? Does it belong to the ground floor” means day investors to truly take “wow” factor that exists a thriving industry? Is its buying a company’s stock part in the “initial” part for many people when management team experi- shares when they first go of IPOs. That’s because they take part in an IPO, enced? You can get some on sale - an initial public public offers typically fall even if it’s the secondary of this information from a offering (IPO), to use into two classes: primary offering. After all, it can company’s prospectus, but the official term. But is offerings and second- be exciting to be among you will also want to do it really that desirable to ary offerings. Primary the first investors in any- some outside reading, as invest in an IPO? offerings are usually only thing. And at first glance, well as consult with your Before you can answer available to institutional IPOs sound great. You get financial advisor. Obvi- that question, you need and investors who buy big on that proverbial ground ously, the more you know, to be familiar with the chunks of stock. About six floor, and then, as the the better off you will be. “nuts and bolts” of IPOs. months or so after the IPO, business grows, your stock In any case, if you do In the first place, a com- the initial purchasers start shares are worth more and invest in an IPO, don’t go pany goes public because to sell their shares, via the more, right? into it thinking that you it wants to raise money stock markets, to individ- Actually, it’s not that are going to make a “kill- to expand its operations. ual investors; this is the simple. Initially, you ing.” Instead, look at an There’s certainly nothing secondary offering. (The might see a big spike in the IPO as a long-term invest- wrong with that, but you well-publicized Google stock price of a company ment. If it’s a stock that need to keep in mind that IPO of 2004 operated that’s just gone through an fits well into your overall the IPO is being launched differently. Google sold IPO. But, over time, these portfolio, getting in on the for the company’s benefit shares via an online auc- companies are subject to ground floor may help you - not yours. tion, which was designed the same economic and build a strong foundation to give individual inves- Next, you need to be market forces as all other for working towards your Allen Mantanona aware that it may not be tors the same opportunity businesses. Consequently, long-term goals. to buy shares as institu- 213 Mill Creek Dr., as easy to “get in” on an their stock prices will go Suite #120 tional and ultra-wealthy IPO as you might imag- up and down, as is the 947-5128 ine. Generally, it’s not investors.) case with all stocks. Time to move! THE PERSONAL WEALTH COACH® Buying and Selling 918 N. 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Securities and advisory services offered through NEXT Financial Group, Inc., member NASD/SIPC. paring their list price to The Personal Wealth Coach is not an affiliate of NEXT Financial GROUP, Inc. their final sale price. If homes are generally selling at 5 percent below list, you have that starting point for deter- mining your offer. Once JOHN HALL a price has been accept- Insurance and Financial Services Agent ed, it’s time to put it into 3317 PECAN VALLEY DR high gear by obtaining TEMPLE TX 76502 your financing, sched- (254) 947-3151 uling a home inspec- PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OFFERED tion, and establishing a closing date. Your of- • AUTOMOBILE • MUTUAL FUNDS + fer should be contingent Cars--Trucks--Motorcycles--Motor Homes--Trailers Nationally Recognized Fund Families upon securing a loan • HOMEOWNERS • RETIREMENT PLANS + Renters--Condos--Landlord Protectors 401(k)* Plans for Groups and Individuals and a satisfactory “walk- Course of Construction--Mobile Homes Traditional and Roth IRAs* SEP and SIMPLE Plans* through” before closing. • LIFE INSURANCE Earnest money, or the Term--Whole Life--Flexible Universal Life • COLLEGE FUNDING + Variable Universal Life--Juvenile Policies 529 College Savings Plans* “deposit” on your pur- Coverdell Education Savings Accounts* chase, will be placed in Michael K. Gunter, Financial Advisor • BOAT OWNERS Pleasure--Yachts--Jet Skis • UMBRELLA LIABILITY escrow. It will eventu- Matthew C. Gunter, Financial Advisor Dune Buggies--Snowmobiles--Campers--Tent Trailers Personal--Commercial ally transfer to the sell- 300 E. Central • COMMERCIAL PACKAGES • VALUE ADDED SERVICES ers, or will be refunded Belton Surety Bonds--Business--Retail Home Warranty Protection Resturant--Contractors Vacation Discounts to you if any unsettled 939-5824 issues prevent the clos- • ANNUITIES Fixed ing of the transaction. Equity Indexed Annuities Variable* If major repairs are * Securities offered through needed, the seller may Farmers Financial Solutions, LLC fix the problems, or of- 30801 Agoura Rd. Bldg. 1 Agoura Hills, CA 91301 fer a reduction in price. (818) 584-0200 Page 6A, July 26, 2007, salado Village Voice B a s e b a l l camp set for Aug 2-3 Baseball players will Old Salado Springs have the opportunity to improve their pitching 218 Royal Street skills during a two-day Iris Dodge camp Aug. 2-3 at the Owner/Stylist 947-4747 Salado High School Your Hair deserves the very best! baseball field. The camp will be taught by Scott Bates, former draft pick for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Andrew Schneider, Village Sound & Video pitcher for Temple Col- Home Theater and lege and draft pick for Commercial Sound & Video the Seattle Mariners. Design, Installation Also helping to run the and Set-up camp are Adam Froe- schl and R.B. Garza, both pitchers for Uni- (254) 541-4327 versity of Mary Hardin- Baylor. www.vsvaustin.com [email protected] The camp will be 9 a.m.-noon both days and is open to players age 8 and up. Cost is $50 per person. GORDY MCQUIRE, MCJ Camp attendees will MASTER PEACE OFFICER learn the mechanics of EMS HELICOPTER PILOT pitching and the correct form at the collegiate

Work 512-763-1486 level. They will learn Cell 254-681-5315 to improve their arm Home 254-947-0800 strength to throw harder and more efficiently. Players will learn to throw and control dif- ferent pitches effective- tanning ly. They will also learn aerobic to field the pitcher’s po- & sition defensively. pilates For more information classes call Scott Bates at 254- and more 718-3710. 805 N. Main St., Suite G Mon. - Fri. 7 am - 8 pm • Sat. 8 am - Noon Softball camp 254-947-5814 held at SHS Aug. 2-3 at softball field Softball players ages 8 and up will have the Independent Consultant Tired of high electric bills? opportunity to learn the Switch & Save correct form and me- No contracts / Free Trip & Travel Rewards chanics to pitching in Tracy Gordon softball during a camp Founding Consultant Aug. 2-3 at the Salado Email [email protected] High School softball Mobile (254) 535-8235 field. Web www.litemupmylife.ambitenergy.biz The camp will be led by former Temple Col- lege pitcher Katie Gar- nett, who has now signed Soldiers We Thank You to pitch for Division 1 Texas State University. Let us not forget our soldiers, who gave so Amanda Henry, another much but received so little in return, for their sac- former Temple College player and current sign- rifices and service to the US military. As in the case ee with the University of Col. Joyce Goza (Ret) who served 20 plus years of Mary Hardin-Baylor in many positions: Detachment Commander, Chief photos by Marilyn Fleischer Crusaders will assist in Nurse and a Senior Advisor to many 94th General the camp. Hospital Commanders. The softball pitch- She left the military without receiving the Football Camp ing camp will be open Coaches and athletes turned out for 10 a.m.-noon both days. award she earned and deserves, the Legion-of-Mer- The cost is $50 per play- it. Thanks for everything. the football camp held earlier this week er age 8 and up. at the rather soggy Salado High School For more information SGM Richard A. Pullian (Ret) football field. Coaches imparted the or to register, call Ka- USAR May 2007 basics of the game to eager and atten- tie Garnett at 512-844- 2394. Players can regis- Believe in our soldiers tive participants. ter the day of the camp. Salado VillageVillage VoiceVoice

P. O. Box 587, Salado, TX 76571 • (254) 947-5321 • Fax: (254) 947-9479 • www.saladovillagevoice.com July 26, 2007, Salado Village Voice, Page 7A THC hosts Reserve your space in the Fall Edition NOW Salado: A Jewel in the Crown of Texas workshop Publication Deadlines Edition Deadline for Finished Ad Distribution Date LASTOVICA Fall 2007 August 1 September 3 Fine Jewelers, Inc. on heritage Winter 2007 October 17 November 21 Spring 2008 February 1 March 1 “Known for Service”

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area met on July 19 for the Contact Name:______Fax:______workshop “Texas Heritage Trails Program: Helping E-mail: ______Check One: p Same ad as last Issue p New ad copy Communities Reach Their E-mail ad copy, photos or PDF files to p Photo shoot $40 per hour Tourism Potential.” The [email protected] (full pg ad includes photo shoot) Prepayment is requested. p New Advertiser Texas Heritage Trails Pro- Circle your ad size: gram, an initiative of the 1/4 Page Color $125 1/2 Page Color $220 Full Page Color $370 Texas Historical Commis- 4 1/4” by 3 1/2” 4 1/4” by 7 1/4” - Horizontal 9 3/4” by 7 1/4” sion is designed to pro- 9 3/4” by 3 1/2” - Vertical mote tourism to historical and cultural sites. There are 10 Heritage Trails in central Texas, with the Texas Brazos Trail including Salado as a stop along its route. Other Trails include the Forest, July 28, 2007 Forts, Hill Country, Inde- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM pendence, Lakes, Mount- Salado Church of Christ ian, Pecos, Plains and Activity Center Tropical Trails. For online th access to tourism infor- 4 years - 5 grade (completed) mation on those trails go to www.texasbrazostrail. com. "Time Machine After the overview of the Texas Historical Com- Travels Through mission program, work- the Bible" shop attendees put inter- pretations of their own sites to the test with inter- Children will discover God's unchanging nationally known interpre- nature by looking at the lives of: tive planner John Veverka. Adam & Eve, Noah, Jonah, and Jesus. The workshop covered not We offer only interpreting your col- To register, please call the lection and site but mar- church office at 947-5241. Chairside Whitening System keting, motivational psy- chology and advertising. Concert series MetLife provider www.saladodentistry.com

continues with Douglas B. Willingham, D.D.S. 254-947-5242 singer Paul Cox Office Hours by Appointment Stagecoach Inn & Club 2 North Main Street at Thomas Arnold Road in the historic Armstrong Adams House presents Paul Cox in the (c. 1868) Salado, Texas. first-in-a-series of his Fellow, American College of Dentists Fellow, International College of Dentists multiple performances for Dentist of the Year, Central Texas Dental Society, 1988 their Summer Concert Se- ries. These performances are a continuation of this past month’s very successful events at the Stagecoach Club and are scheduled for July 27 and 28 and Aug. 3 and 4. Cox will perform in the 947-0222 Stagecoach Club (upstairs Delivery Available from the Stagecoach Inn Hair & Nails Dining Room) 8-10 p.m. 730 N. Robertson Rd those nights. All performances are sponsored by the Stagecoach Inn and are 254-947-9001 free to the general public and guests of the hotel. Cox has a love for Tex- as music and a love for the Hair by sound of acoustic guitar. Popular countty songs, Leaza Floyd mixed with a smattering on Pace Park Dr. of folk, bluegrass, traditional and gospel, will of- Licensed and practicing since 1980 fer something for almost everyone. Cox recently Including 3 states and overseas moved to Salado from the Austin area where he per- Cuts - Color - Perms - Etc. formed weekly at various venues. All haircare needs Page 8A, salado Village Voice, July 26, 2007 Angelic Healing Social Security FROM Page 4A Therapeutic Massage cial Security, and another not properly reflect the benefits. I am commit- • Massage part of their career in a So- amount of Social Secu- ted to keeping our prom- cial Security covered job. rity the person has earned. ises to today’s seniors and • Body Wraps When the Social Security And, contrary to its origi- the hard-working Ameri- Administration (SSA) at- nal purpose, the WEP cans who will rely on this • Herbal Facial Massage tempts to estimate future tends to have the most safety net in the future. • Spray Tanning benefits for a person with negative impact on people Social Security reform is this type of career history, with lower incomes. long overdue, and I will • Gift Certificates it does not know that they Congressman Kevin continue to work toward will be receiving pension Brady and I have intro- a lasting, bipartisan and Jackie Condon, RMT, MMP payments from a public duced the Public Servant comprehensive solution. 402 E. 6th Ave. 254-939-2204 sector retirement plan. As Retirement Protection Belton, TX 76513 a result, the SSA over-esti- Act of 2007 to amend By Appointment Only mates the monthly amount the WEP and ensure that Few spots this person is eligible to Texas’ public servants are receive in Social Security not undermined by dis- remain for benefits, and passes the criminatory Social Secu- photography Walt Tollefson incorrect estimate on to rity formulas. Estimated them to use when planning benefits statements pro- workshop • P.C. Repair • Networking for their retirement. It is duced by the SSA should only when these retirees not mislead Texans about A few spaces are left for • Data Recovery • Custom Computers actually apply for benefits the amount they have paid the Bell County Museum’s that the SSA “corrects” its into the Social Security • Virus Removal • Custom Servers third program on photog- mistake and reduces the system, and the amount raphy with a special pre- Hours 9-5 pm amount of their monthly they can realistically ex- sentation by award-win- After hours by appt. Social Security check us- pect to receive in return. ning photographer Dave ing a rule called the Wind- The difficulty many Hansen. The workshop is Cell: (254) 291-6354 fall Elimination Provision Texans have with the WEP entitled, “The Art of Black (WEP). and other regulations re- Home: (254) 598-4249 and White Photography,” After many years of sav- flects broader problems and will be held 10 - noon ing, planning and trusting with our nation’s Social www.shopI35.com July 28 at the Bell County that the government will Security system. It is a Museum in Belton. [email protected] provide what it promised, 1930s government pro- Cost for the program too many Texans affected gram that needs major re- is $12., pre-registration by the WEP are left hold- forms to remain viable in is required. For more in- ing the bag. The amount the 21st Century. Millions formation, please call the Alton D. 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Salado Lions Club recently recognized Lloyd Parks Dr. John K. Cooke, O.D. as its Lion of the Year. Parks was honored for his services and outstanding contributions to the club. Doctor of therapeutic optometry He has served the club in various offices during his Salado Plaza Shopping Center tenure as a member and is currently on the club’s board of directors. “Lion Parks commitment to service (254) 947-LENS (5367) is a model for all Salado Lions,” said Past President Tue-Fri 9am-5pm ~ Saturday 9am-1pm Don Clapp. Indian Dance performance complements Trade Blanket exhibition The Mayborn Museum Complex proudly presents award-winning American Indian performers Lowery Begay and Dallin Maybee as part of the summer pro- gramming complementing the Wrapped in Tradition: The Chihuly Collection of American Indian Trade Blankets exhibit. Begay and Maybee will perform traditional American In- dian dances and engage visitors with their storytelling skills and flute performances on July 28-29. Lowery Begay, an award-winning dance per- former, grew up on Navajo reservations in New Mexi- co and Arizona. D a l l i n Maybee, an accomplished dancer and choreographer, is Northern Arapaho and Seneca Indian. On July 28-29, the duo will present two dance performances in the grand rotunda. The first performance will begin at 1:15 p.m and the second at 4 p.m. Additionally, they will also tell traditional American Indian stories in the Anding Traveling Exhibit Gallery beginning at 2:30 p.m. “We are so excited to bring these extraordinary performers to Central Tex- as,” said Dr. Ellie Caston, director of Baylor’s May- born Museum Complex. The Mayborn Museum Complex is located on the Baylor University cam- pus at 1300 S. University Parks Dr. in Waco, Texas. The 143,000-square-foot facility houses dynamic natural history galleries, 16 themed discovery rooms and a 13-acre historic village for visitors of all ages. Page 10A, salado Village Voice, July 26, 2007

SALADO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Loving, Growing, Sharing Church & People A church family for all ages that is committed to following Christ’s example and caring for all people. Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 Funeral services held 10:50 Sunday School 9:30 650 Royal Street for William L. ‘Bill’ Piper Funeral services for ing in various capacities (254) 947-5482 • Mother’s Day Out Program • William L. “Bill” Piper, including interim choir di- age 90, of Salado were rector, usher and Deacon. held July 21 at Dossman He was a member of Funeral Home in Belton the Salado Masonic Lodge with Rev. Brian Dunks #296, having served in Grace Baptist Church and Rev. Mike Bergman many offices including be- John Warden Pastor • Jonathan Murdock, Assoc/ Youth Pastor officiating. ing Master of the Lodge. 2 mi. West of I-35 on 1670/2484 • 254-947-5917 Burial followed in Mur- He was honored with a 60- phree Cemetery in Evant, year Masonic pin last year. Worship Schedule Texas. He was also a member of Sunday School • 9:45 a.m. • Worship • 11 a.m. Piper died July 19 in a Masonic Lodge #550 in Worship/Bible Study and Praise Kids Music • 6 p.m. Temple hospital. Evant, and a member of Wednesday He was born Febru- the Scottish Rite in Waco. Pot Luck Meal 6:45 pm ary 17, 1917 in Lampasas A member of the Ki- Praise & Prayer • Missions for children • Satisfy for youth 7:15 p.m. Couny to James Virgil and wanis, Piper served as the Minnie (White) Piper on Past Lt. Governor of the their ranch near the Moun- Texas-Oklahoma District tain View Community. of the Kiwanis Club. Main St. at the Creek He married Wanda He was an active mem- Flatt December 14, 1938 ber of the Salado Lions Mrs. Jamie Lee Sawyers, Wednesday in Lampasas, Texas. They Club. nee Nikole Suzanne Jackson. Fellowship Meal 5:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery 6:00 p.m. have lived in Texas all He is survived by Wan- Youth Choir 6:00 p.m. their lives, moving to Vic- da Piper of Salado, son C. Kingdom Kids 6:15 p.m. toria where he served the Trent Piper of McGregor Jackson weds Sawyers Prayer Meeting 6:15 p.m. Texas Department of Pub- and a host of nieces and Nikole Suzanne Jack- Flower girl was Taylor SUNDAY Youth Celebration 7:30 p.m. Contemporary Worship/Bible Study 9:00a.m. lic Safety for 15 years. nephews. He was preced- son of San Marcos and Nichols of Waco and ring Traditional Worship/Bible Study 10:30 a.m. He entered the insured in death by his parents, formerly of Salado be- bearer was Zachary Ian- Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. www.fbcsalado.org came the bride of Jamie chilli of Belton. (254) 947-5465 ance business in 1952, three brothers David L. Youth G.A.B. 6:00 p.m. moving to Beaumont and Piper, James V. Piper and Lee Sawyers of San Mar- Seating guests were later settling in Salado. In Marvin Luther Piper and cos in a double-ring cer- Kevin Jackson and Craig Salado he was manager two sisters Martha Lois emoy July 14 at the Inn at Jackson, both of Salado. Pleasant words are a hon- for Southland Life Insur- Venable and Mary Pauline Salado. A reception followed at ance Company, retiring in Garretson. The bride is the daugh- the Inn at Salado. eycomb, sweet to the soul and 1985. Dossman Funeral ter of Joe and Susan Jack- After a weddng cruise He was an active mem- Home in Belton was in son of Salado. The bride- to Cozumel, the couple healing to the bones. ber of the First Baptist charge of arrangements. groom is the son of Barry will reside in San Marcos. -Proverbs 16:24 Church of Salado, serv- and Norma Freeman of The bride is a graduate Waco. of Salado High School and The bride’s grandgath- of Allied Medical Careers er, Richard Beckham, of- with a degree as a medical Daughters of Confederacy ficiated. She was given in assistant and X-ray tech- marriage by her parents. nician. She is employed by Julie Couchman of Hill Country Sports Med- Dossman host annual meeting Aug. 5 Temple served as maid of icine in San Marcos as a honor. Matron of honor clinical and X-ray techni- The United Daughters the librarian. Funeral Home was Christina Carter of cian. of the Confederacy Bell Also needed is infor- San Marcos. Bridesmaids The bridegroom is a 2525 N. Main • Belton • 933-2525 County Chapter No. 101 mation of any patriotic were Sarah Buchanan of graduate of Midway High “In Service to our fellow man...” will meet at 2:30 p.m. Aug. activities members have Salado, Amanda Rooney School in Waco and of 5 for the annual business done this past year and the of New Braunfels and Jes- Texas State University meeting at member Patri- number of days the flag sica Franks of Temple. with a degree in econom- cia Joseph’s home at 2707 was displayed. Jason Scarborough of ics and business. He is em- North Beal in Belton. Prospective members Corpus Christi served ployed by Gruene River Members are urged to are asked to bring their in- as best man. Grooms- Grill in New Braunfels as attend and bring an ac- formation and give to the men were Dustin Horn of a manager. counting of volunteer registrar. The Salado Church of Christ Waco, Jason Simons of The bridegroom’s par- ‘Shaped by His Cross, Sharing His hours and donations. Anyone wishing to at- Austin, Jason Gomez of ents served as hosts for the truth, Showing His love.’ The library volunteer tend is welcome. For infor- New Braunfels and Alex rehearsal dinner July 13 at hours must be certified by mation, call Welba Dorsey 254-939-0770. Lopez of Austin. the Salado Mansion.

St. Joseph’s St. Stephen Catholic Episcopal Church Have you had any setbacks or recent Religious Education disappointments in your life? Rest in the Chapel apostle Paul’s promise: ‘In all things, Classes God works...’ (Romans 8:28). In particu- Holy Eucharist Pre-K thru 12th lar, God works for the good of those who Presbyterian Church 6:30 - 7:40 p.m. are his own, who’ve been called by him. Sat. • 5 p.m. Wednesday If you desire that assurance of God’s of Salado Sun. • 9:30 a.m. Mass goodness, yet don’t feel like you have Rev. Carl Thompson, Pastor Saturday • 5:30 p.m. it or know how to get it, then we’d love Tues. • 9:30 a.m. Sunday to help you. Come and visit with us! 10 A.M. Sunday Worship (Spanish) 9:30 a.m. - Joe Keyes, minister Child care during service (English) 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. Tuesday • 6 p.m. Wednesday • Noon Thursday • 8 a.m. Friday • Noon Sunday Bible Classes • 9 a.m. Worship • 10 a.m. Office Hours: Evening Worship • 6 p.m. Every day Wednesday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Bible Classes • 6:30 p.m. 105 Salado Plaza Drive • 254-947-8106 939-1033 601 FM 2268 IH-35 at Blacksmith Rd. Main & Salado Plaza Drive behind Brookshire Bros. behind Fletcher’s Book Store 947-8037 www.presbsalado.org N. Main Street [email protected] 947-5241 • www.saladochurchofchrist.org Music in Salado sets salado Village Voice, July 26, 2007, Page 11A 2007-08 programs

Music in Salado has TBA. Check out her web- announced its 2007-2008 site for more information Concert Season, which about her distinguished will begin in September international career. and conclude in February Jan. 13. 2008. The with the Third Annual Romero Guitar Quartet. Salado Music Festival. The Royal Guitar Family With the new concert of the Guitar. “A dynas- series, annual member- ty come to Salado”. See ships are now available. www.romeroguitarquar- Dues are $40 per couple tet.com. 4 p.m. at the Sil- and $25 for singles and ver Spur Theater. run from Aug. 2007 to The Romero Guitar Aug. 2008. Memberships Quartet is an internation- can be mailed to Music ally renowned dynasty of in Salado, Texas, PO Box guitarists who have per- SALADO CLEANERS 1235, Salado, TX 76571. formed all over the world. “I am personally very Many of you will know Pruett finishing internship Laundry • Dry Cleaning • Alterations excited about the stellar them by reputation, but Keri Pruett, Senior Agricultural Services and Develop- 1209 N. Stagecoach artists who will be per- be assured this will be an ment Major from Tarleton State University is finishing forming in our series,” sad exciting event. Their web up her student internship with United States Depart- 254-947-7299 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon - Fri • 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sat Dr. Kim Van Vura, presi- site will provide music, ment of Agriculture (USDA). She has been under the dent of Music in Salado. “ history, and information Supervision of Chuck Tonn, the local Soil Conservation Full time seamstress on premises For more information about them. Technician. Keri has been in the community for the 1-Day Service about Music in Salado Third Music Festival in past 10 weeks for the purpose of receiving training in (Next to the new Library) programs, contact Dr. Salado on Feb. 8-9 featur- conservation methods. Upon completion of this train- Kim Van Cura at kimvan ing The Music of Franz ing period she will receive the Bachelor of Science [email protected]. Schubert. degree in Agricultural Services & Development with minors in Animal Science & Horticulture from Tarleton Following are the pro- Feb. 8, Friday. Interna- “Come See What a Nursing State University in Stephenville, Texas. gram dates and times for tional Piano Duo Krassi- Home Should Be” the 2007-2008 season. mira Jordan and Wolfgang Sept. 28: Rising Star Watzinger Concert. David Pershall, Feb. 9: Vocal and Park Place Manor baritone, Katie Horn, so- Chamber Music of Christopher Kelly named prano, 7 p.m. at the Silver Schubert. John Van Cura, 810 East 13th Avenue Spur Theater in conjunc- Carol Willingham, Robin to TSTC honor roll Belton, TX 76513 tion with The Institute for Roewe, Kim Van Cura, achievement of 4.0 grade the Humanities at Salado. etc. www.musicinsalado. Christopher Kelley of 254-939-1876 Salado has earned a place point average. David Pershall is from com. 7 p.m. each evening Texas State Technical Bell County and just grad- at The Silver Spur The- on the President’s Honor Roll for the 2007 spring College, the only state- uated with a bachelor’s ater. supported technical col- degree in Music from Also on Feb. 9 a Lun- semester at Texas State Technical College Waco. lege system in Texas, of- Baylor University. He is cheon and Lecture about fers specialized, hands-on Heights Home Health and exciting young singer the Life and Music of Kelley, a student in Draft- H H ing and Design Technol- instructional courses at H who has been noticed by Schubert. campuses in Harlingen, Health Care For The 21st Century Virginia Opera, the Met- The Third Music Fes- ogy, is among those recognized with a scholastic Marshall, Waco and West ropolitan Opera, and the tival in Salado will spot- Texas. Phone: 254 953-4702 National Association of light the music of won- 126 E. Beeline 254 953-4706 the Teachers of Singing. derful composer, Franz Harker Heights, TX 76548 Fax 254 953-4708 Katie Horn will be mar- Schubert, this year, and Local singles’ group sets Toll Free: 1-866-282-6125 ried to David early Au- will feature the great pia- Locally Owned • Established in 1996 gust. Katie has won vocal nists Krassimira Jordan dance at Bo’s Barn Aug. 5 competitions, is a former and Wolfgang Watzinger The Temple Chapter of be Last Call. Admission is Miss New York City, was who thrilled everyone the Texas Association of only $5 for TASA mem- Junior Miss of New York with Beethoven’s music Single Adults will spon- bers and $7 for non-mem- State, sang with the Bronx last year; and local profes- sor a Country and West- bers. All single, widowed, Linda Rountree Pritchard, R.N. Opera Theatre and in an sional musicians who will ern dance 6-10 p.m. Aug. or divorced adults 21 years Registered Massage Therapist off-Broadway show. To- perform some of the best 5 at Bo’s Barn in Salado. of age and over are invited gether they will be going known and loved songs of The band performing will to attend. Therapeutic Massage to VA Opera in March of Schubert. 2008, where David will Stress Management be a Virginia Spectrum For Appointment, Call Artist and Katie will be working as a member of 947-HAND (4263) the Company. One of the Salado Church of Christ goals of MIST has been to Your special invitation present and support young artists. to our 2007 Summer Series Oct. 27: Chamber Mu- “Jesus: The Great ‘I Am’” sic (TBA). 7 p.m. at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Doug Willingham. December 2007, Mem- bers’ Only Concert. Mi- chele Crider, International Opera Star. see www.mi chele-crider.com. At the home of Barbara and John August 1 Robertson. Michele Crider will be in this country singing the “I am the Resurrection and the Life” role of Ameilia in Verdi’s Masked Ball at the Metro- Ben Mereness, Georgetown politan Opera in New York August 8 “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life” Carl Brecheen, Abilene City during December August 15 “I Am the Vine” Jordan Hubbard, Winters John at (254) 618-4288 and Janruary, and she has kindly consented to come August 22 “I Am With You Always” Lynn Anderson, San Antonio to Salado for our Mem- August 29 “I Am the First...Last... The Living One” Dane Boyles, Leander bers’ only Concert. De- Service begins 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday evening tails of date and time are Page 12A, salado Village Voice, July 26, 2007 Mattress World Salado off HK Dodgen Loop 363, next to Hancock Central Texas Eastman House, Simmons, Youth Football Sleeptronics, Futons, Bunkbeds, Daybed & Waterbed Supplies League “We Guarantee the Parents Lowest Prices” Meeting Thursday 254-770-3325 • 2825 Thornton Lane • Temple July 26th 6:30pm Civic Center Jr. Midget Age 10 - 12 New officers of Salado Masonic Lodge are (above Dena 947-5621 from left) Phillip Kabler, Pee Wee Tiler, James Goolsby, Junior Age 7 - 9 Deacon; Pat Purvis, Senior Deacon; Doug McNeese, Kelly 947-5358 Junior Warden; Wil Culber- 881 N. Main St. Tuesday - Friday 10 - 6 Linda 947-9454 (254) 947-9993 Saturday 10 - 5 son, Master of the Lodge; John Fagan, Senior Warden; Bob Gleason, Secretary and Bob Dewhurst, Chap- lain. Also at right are Dar- rell Street, Senior Steward, David M. Matthews, Junior Steward and David J. 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(photos by Tim Fleischer) Assistance available for workers scheduled to work in the Individuals who lost of employment; disaster area, but because work or earnings due to • The physical inac- of the disaster no longer severe storms, tornadoes cessibility of the place of have a job or a place to and flooding beginning employment due to its clo- work in the area, or you June 16 and continuing, sure by the federal, state could not get to your place must meet application or local government in of work because of disas- deadlines to qualify for immediate response to the ter damage; Disaster Unemployment disaster; or • Have been prevented Assistance (DUA) under • Lack of work, or loss First State Bank from working by an injury Presidential Disaster Dec- of revenues, if, prior to or illness as a direct result Lobby Hours: laration FEMA-1709-DR. the disaster, the employer of the disaster; or according to the Texas or self-employed business Monday -Thursday 9 a.m.-3p.m. • Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Have become the head Workforce Commission received at least a majority of the household and need Drive-in: (TWC), individuals in Ar- of its revenue or income employment because the Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. • Friday 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. cher, Bell, Burnet, East- from an entity in the ma- head of the household died Saturday 9 a.m.-12 noon land, Hood, Parker, Starr, jor disaster area that was as a result of the disaster. 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Art in the Park, Sala- that will be setting up at for his versatility with all do’s 41st annual art fair the show. Clark is the ar- subject matter. He was is set for Aug. 4-5 at Pace tistic and creative force born in central Oklahoma Park. More than 100 art- behind all of his prints. He on his grandparents’ farm. ists, sculptors, jewelry- has exposed all of these It was there that a love of makers, wood workers photographs on either animals and the rural life and other crafts people 35mm or 6X7 transparen- was instilled in him at will have their wares for cy film. Each transparency an early age. This love sale under the huge shade is scanned before printing. has driven Howard’s art trees along Salado Creek. The resulting digital file for most of his life. How- Open from 8 a.m. - 5 is then cropped, color cor- ard is a member of the oil Photographer p.m. Aug. 4 and 8 a.m. - 4 rected, dodged, burned, painters of America and Clark p.m. on Aug. 5, the Art Fair contrast corrected and also belongs to NETFAA Crenshaw will offer art lovers stroll- spotted much the same and was a member of the (work shown ing through the grounds way you would in a tradi- Horse Artists of America. above) and musical entertainment at tional chemical darkroom. His love for western, rural painter the park pavilion both af- He has been published in and all things “old” will LaJuana ternoons. Refreshments Texas Highways, Nature always be his hallmark. Wasterfield will be available through- Photographer, Outdoor LaJuana Westerfield (painting out with barbeque, corn and Nature Photography, returns to the show this at left) will dogs, lemonade, sodas and American Vision and Pho- year. As a native of central return to the water. Admission is $5 to Life Magazine. Texas, LaJuana Wester- Salado Art for adults with children 12 Howard DuBois is one field captures the beauty Fair Aug. 4-5. and under free. of the well-known painters that surrounds Clark Crenshaw is one exhibiting on both days. of several photographers Howard is an artist known See Art Fair, Page 8B

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Page 2B, salado Village Voice, July 26, 2007 Have an event for the calendar? Email us: [email protected] What’s happening in Call us: 254-947-5321. July 23-26 2 and 7:30 p.m. July 28 Fax us: 254-947-9479. Football Camp, for at the Salado Silver Spur Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday incoming third-ninth Theater. Info: 947-3456 for the following week’s newspaper. graders, at the Salado or www.saladosilverspur. High School football com. field. Times: 9:30-11:30 July 28 a.m. Cost: $40. Register Salado Church of with Coach Cheatham or Christ Vacation Bible call 947-6977 or email School. Info: 947-5241. jlcheatham@saladoisd. July 28 org. 15th Annual produc- Christy’s July 25-27 tion of “Salado Leg- Salado Village Art- ends” outdoor musical ists workshop, led by drama at Tablerock • of Garnet Buster. Medium: Amphitheater. Show July 27 and 28 Rubber Stamps oil. Info: VeAnn Stowel, times: 8:15 p.m. for each Third Annual Silver Spur Melodrama - “Idolatry 771-5624. show. Dinner at 7:15 p.m. on the Creek” - 7:30 p.m. July 27 and 2 and 7:30 p.m. • Salado July 26 Cost for dinner is $8 for July 28 at the Salado Silver Spur Theater. Info: 947- Salado Silver Spur adult or child, and reser- 3456 or www.saladosilverspur.com. Scrapbooking Ladies Boutique Support Service and vations are required. Cost Cinema Society film for the performance is $17 • ugust and certified skeet instructor. screening, featuring A 3 4 for adults and $5 for chil- Third Annual Silver Space is limited. Reserva- Classes Christy Arner Stanley Kubrick’s “Dr. dren. Info: 254-947-9205 Spur Melodrama - tions and info: 254-760- Strangelove,” 7:30 p.m. • or www.tablerock.org. “Idolatry on the Creek” 4489 or 254-366-0658. July 26. Cost: $5 for non Open Daily July 29 - 7:30 p.m. August 3 and Aug. 5 Main at N. Pace Park members. Info: www. Salado Silver Spur Salado Silver Spur 642 N. Main St. #1 2 and 7:30 p.m. August 4 P.O. Box 83 saladocinema.org. Support Service and Support Service and Salado at the Salado Silver Spur Salado, TX 76571 July 27 and 28 Cinema Society film Theater. Info: 947-3456 Cinema Society film Stagecoach Inn screening, featuring screening, featuring Ste- 254-947-8848 254/947-0561 or www.saladosilverspur. Summer Concert Series, Stanley Kubrick’s “Dr. com. phen Spielberg’s “Indiana with singer-songwriter Strangelove,” 2 p.m. ugust Jones,” 2 p.m. Aug. 5. Paul Cox, 5:30-6:30 p.m. A 3-5 July 29. Cost: $5 for non 41st Annual Salado Cost: $5 for non mem- at the Stagecoach Pool; 8- members. Info: www. Art Fair, on the grounds bers. Info: www.salado- 10 p.m. at the Stagecoach saladocinema.org. of Pace Memorial Park. cinema.org. Club. Free to the public. Featuring over 100 artists August 6-9 Info: 947-4717 or email July 30-Aug. 2 and artisans from Texas First Baptist Church Regulation Skeet Field linda@tbcinternational. Volleyball Camp, for and throughout the South- of Salado Vacation Bible Wild Hog Hunts com. incoming sixth-ninth grad- west. Hours: 8 a.m.-5p.m. School, 9-11:30 a.m. Exotic Rams July 27 and 28 ers, at the SIS gym. Time: Aug. 4 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Open to all children who Call for Dates Third Annual Silver 9 a.m.-noon (6th-8th) and Aug. 5. Preview party have completed K-6th (254) 760-4489 (254) 338-4092 Spur Melodrama - 1:30-4:30 p.m. (fresh- Aug. 3 at Jack’s Barn. Grade. For info call the “Idolatry on the Creek” men). Cost: $40. Register Free parking throughout Church at (254) 947-5465. www.shinytoptexashoghunts.com 7:30 p.m. July 27 and - with Coach Bree Holz or the village. Info: Salado August 7 call 947-6900 ext. 1304 or Chamber of Commerce, National Night Out 201 North Main in Historic Downtown Salado 254-947-LADY (5239) email bree.holz@sala- 254-947-5040. party, 6-8 p.m. in each doisd.org. August 4 neighborhood. Hotdogs Aug. 2 15th Annual produc- and refreshments will Salado Silver Spur tion of “Salado Legends” be served. Salado Police Support Service and Department, members TheSusan Brands, the Selection, Marie’s the Personal Service outdoor musical drama Cinema Society film of the CERTS program Since 1985 at Tablerock Amphi- screening, featuring Ste- theater. Show times: and the Salado Volunteer phen Spielberg’s “Indiana 8:15 p.m. for each show. Volunteer Fire Department Jones,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2. Dinner at 7:15 p.m. Cost will visit each registered Cost: $5 for non mem- for dinner is $8 for adult party. For more informa- Summer Sale bers. Info: www.salado- or child, and reservations tion, call Bobbie Reihsen, cinema.org. are required. Cost for the 254-947-3901. August 3 and 4 performance is $17 for August 8 Stagecoach Inn adults and $5 for children. Salado Lions Club Summer Concert Series, Info: 254-947-9205 or meeting; 11 a.m. at the with singer-songwriter www.tablerock.org. Salado Civic Center. Paul Cox, 5:30-6:30 p.m. August 4 The speaker will be 40% - 60% off at the Stagecoach Pool; 8- Shiny Top Ranch Dick Aaron, Bell County 10 p.m. at the Stagecoach hosts a seminar for extension Agent. He will Club. Free to the public. beginning shooters. present a program on Summer Shoes *** Info: 947-4717 or email Price: $25, includes urban forests, flowers linda@tbcinternational. shells, round of skeet and trees. Visitors are Dresses com. and instruction from a welcome. Coordinates

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Cost: $5 for non mem- screening, featuring “The 254-947-5423. at reasonable prices saladocinema.org. bers. Info: www.salado- Princess Bride,” 7:30 p.m. September 8 August 10 and 11 cinema.org. Aug. 23. Cost: $5 for non Salado Youth Fair Remember This Third Annual Silver August 17 and 18 members. Info: www. Booster Reverse Raffle at Spur Melodrama - Third Annual Silver saladocinema.org. Tenroc Ranch. Details to “Idolatry on the Creek” Spur Melodrama - August 24 be announced. Antiques - 7:30 p.m. August 10 and “Idolatry on the Creek” Meet Your Teacher September 9 702 North Main • 254-947-0858 2 and 7:30 p.m. August 11 - 7:30 p.m. August 17 and and Stash Your Stuff Bell County Sheriff’s at the Salado Silver Spur 2 and 7:30 p.m. August 18 Night at Thomas Arnold Posse Horses to Harleys Theater. Info: 947-3456 at the Salado Silver Spur Elementary School. More trail ride, bike run, bbq, Ben Anderson, D.C. or www.saladosilverspur. Theater. Info: 947-3456 details TBA. auction and concert, Specializing in Clinical Kineseology benefitting the Children’s com. or www.saladosilverspur. August 25 Miracle Network, at Bo’s August 11 com. Salado Athletic Booster Muscle Weakness Texas Elite Barrel August 18 Club Fifth Annual Barn. Cost: $15. Info: Mel, Racers Association at Texas Elite Barrel Reverse Raffle, 5 p.m. in 254-718-1612. Back or Neck Pain Wildfire Ranch. Books Racers Association at the Salado Intermediate September 10 open at 5 p.m.; exhibi- Wildfire Ranch. Books School. Only 200 tickets Salado Democrats Joint Dysfunction monthly meeting , 6 p.m. tions 5:30-7:45 p.m.; open at 5 p.m.; exhibi- will be sold. Home Herniated Disc Correction jackpot begins at 8 p.m. tions 5:30-7:45 p.m.; Depot shopping sprees at The Salado Mansion Info: 947-8080. jackpot begins at 8 p.m. for Grand Prize - $7,000, Restaurant. Anyone August 11 Info: 947-8080. Second Place – $2,000 interested in joining or By Appointment Benefit Concert for Aug. 19 and Third Place- $1,000. attending is invited. Baines St. Joseph’s Chapel; 6:30 Salado Silver Spur For tickets, call Max September 11 Thursdays House p.m. Denise Thomssen, Support Service and Heiner at 254-947-1192 or Salado Garden Club 12 - 7 p.m. flutist, and Jill Dalley, vio- Cinema Society film 254-289-6510. meeting, 10 a.m. at the Spa Salado Presbyterian 947-8802 linist, will perform a selec- screening, featuring Aug. 26 tion of classical duets. The “Pirates of the Carib- Salado Silver Spur Church. Program will cost is $15.00 and there bean,” 2 p.m. Aug. 19. Support Service and focus on herbs. All gar- will be a reception follow- Cost: $5 for non mem- Cinema Society film deners invited to attend. ing the concert. Tickets bers. Info: www.salado- screening, featuring “The September 13 are available at St. Luke’s cinema.org. August 21 Princess Bride,” 7:30 p.m. Salado Chamber of Church office in Belton Salado ISD student Aug. 26. Cost: $5 for non Commerce Auxiliary and at Fletcher’s Books in registration, 10 a.m.- 7 members. Info: www. kick-off luncheon for Salado. p.m. Students in grades saladocinema.org. Christmas in October plans. Details to be Aug. 12 five-through-12 will be August 27 Salado Silver Spur assigned schedules, and Salado ISD campuses announced. Support Service and locker numbers will be first day of school. September 15 and 16 Fantasy Faire at Cinema Society film assigned. September 6-8 screening, featuring Ste- August 22 Fall Frolic Shop Tablerock, 10 a.m.-6 phen Spielberg’s “Indiana Salado Lions Club Hop featuring A Sewing p.m. daily. Characters Jones,” 2 p.m. Aug. 12. meeting; 11 a.m. at the Basket in Salado. A from history, literature, Cost: $5 for non mem- Salado Civic Center. The Sewing Basket will be mythology and imagina- NOW at The Showroom bers. Info: www.salado- speaker will be Nancy open on Thursday and tion invite you to a world Salado Plaza ~ (254) 947-0556 cinema.org. Carter a Salado native. Friday from 9:00 am to of Medieval magic. Music, August 13 She will discuss growing 7:00 pm and Saturday storytelling, archery Salado Democrats up in Salado in the 1950’s 9:00 am -5:30 pm. Come tournament, vendors and monthly meeting , 6 p.m. and the 1960’s. She will by to see what is on more. Admission: $7 for at The Salado Mansion also presnt information sale, get a passport and See Calendar, Page 4B Salado Restaurant. Anyone interested in joining or attending is invited. Now Showing!! August 13 and 14 3rd Annual Original Melodrama CIGARS Salado ISD new student registration, 10 Idolatry on the a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 13 and Creek by Gary Askins 2-6 p.m. Aug. 14. 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Beautiful historic Just what is in those packets? setting on Salado’s Main Street You sit down at a res- cause saccharin was no taurant ready to order Lifestyle and Wellness longer to be classifiable as Seven Guest Rooms a semi-nutritious meal. a carcinogen to humans. You know to consume the By Kevin McCauley Doesn’t it seem odd that highest number of nutri- Large we believed saccharin was Gathering Room ents you will need to fill cancer causing for over a your plate with a variety artificial sweeteners have Discovered while working for weddings century, though we were & retreats of vegetables of numerous a smaller impact on sugar with coal tar derivatives still allowed to consume colors. You are planning levels and contain far few- in 1879. Saccharin be- it, and now it is completely on ordering some protein er calories. came very popular during On-site event safe for human consump- coordinator with a small amount of fat, 3. As human beings we the sugar shortage during tion? a starch and maybe some have an overly strong feel- World War I. Next week: Side Ef- Call 947-1000 steamed vegetables and ing, though inaccurate, • “The Blue” ASPAR- fects, Best Choices and Built 1860 a side salad. In today’s that our health and well- TAME (NutraSweet/ Why Go Sweet? world, that is the easy part. being is indestructible? Equal): Discovered while www.touringtexas.com/halley But what about sweeten- Unfortunately, we don’t producing an anti-ulcer Kevin is a Lifestyle and ing your iced tea, your hot act on this inaccuracy drug candidate in 1965. Wellness Coach/Certified tea, or maybe even your until we realize we were It is estimated it is now Clinical Nutritionist in Book now for retreat, workshop, meeting, coffee? Because now you wrong. in approximately 6,000 Salado. He is the owner/ or corporate events. have options! And in this 4. There is a great products. This is an odd operator of Progressive case, you normally have amount of ambivalence fact because Aspartame is Wellness Services, a Total at least four options, one concerning this subject be- much more unstable than Wellness Company. Kev- is a simple sugar and the cause of all of the conflict- Saccharin when heated. in helps families instill other three are artificial ing information. It seems • “The Yellow” SU- positive lifestyle habits sweeteners. The sucrose that generally speaking, CRALOSE (Splenda): into their lives, including: comes in a brown packet, western medicine seems Discovered while test- proper nutrition, smart the saccharin comes in a to condone or even pro- ing chlorinated sugars as exercise and understand- pink packet, the aspartame mote artificial sweeteners chemical intermediates. ing hormonal responses. comes in a blue packet whereas complimentary It is estimated it is now If you have any questions and the new leader of the or alternative medicines in approximately 3,500 please e-mail Kevin at pack sucralose comes in seem to oppose artificial products. Sucralose is [email protected]. Retreat & Conference a yellow packet. Today, sweeteners. twice as sweet as saccha- Center let’s take a short look at Let’s take a closer rin and four times as sweet A SPECIAL PLACE - each and try to decipher if look! as aspartame. Splenda for groups, large or small to relax, find inspiration, there is a most appropriate • “The Brown” SU- does contain 2 calories and return to the pace of yesteryear. choice. CROSE (Table/White per teaspoon and does use Before embarking on sugar): Processed from dextrin and maltodextrin Look us up on the Internet: www.summersmill.com the breakdown of these sugar cane or sugar beets, (carbohydrates) as bulk- 7441 FM 1123, #41 • Belton, TX 76513 four sweeteners I would sucrose is a made up of ing agents. So how does Fax: 254-939-6183 • Phone: 254-939-6194 like to explain why I think glucose and fructose. One Splenda get away with email: [email protected] this subject is so contro- tablespoon of sugar has saying they are a “no calo- versial. So, why are there about 50 calories and it has rie sweetener”? Because so many “sweetener” no nutritional value. Most the FDA allows it! choices? people understand the SCORECARD: Artifi- 1. In America the challenges sucrose creates Bed cial sweeteners are now a Breakfast The Inn at Salado most desired taste is that for the pancreas (insulin $1.5 Billion dollar market, & Beyond Inn Historic Bed & Breakfast of sweet, as the taste of responses) and immune Splenda sold $212 Million something sweet gives us system (suppresses), and in 2006 and Equal sold on Royal near Main the most pleasure. People when combined with the $48.7 Million in 2006. are willing to pay for what fact that table sugar/white One small comment Artful privacy they desire. That is all sugar is an empty calorie, before I let you go. Sac- for up to 24 mass marketers and mass you begin to see why our charin was viewed as a Lovely grounds producers need to know; a country has become pho- potential cancer-causing Elegant simple “we demand” and bic concerning the intake agent up until the year accommodations “they supply”! of processed sugar. 1991, when the FDA ruled 2. The consumption of Unfortunately, that that it was safe. In 2000 Walk to restaurants and shopping table sugar by many has doesn’t make it right to just Congress and President Weddings ~ Receptions ~ Accommodations been replaced by that of turn to artificial sweeten- Clinton removed all warn- 254-947-5260 North Main St. & Pace Park Dr. artificial sweeteners be- ers! ing labels on packaging 866-SALADO-S (254) 947-0027 / (800) 724-0027 cause of the rise of Type • “The Pink” SAC- containing saccharin be- www.baineshouse.com 2 Diabetes and Obesity as CHARIN (Sweet N Low): [email protected] Old Salado Springs StoneCreek Settlement Bed & Breakfast Celebration Center College Hill • Historic Salado Weddings • Receptions • Conference Center and Retreat

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25. Leigh’s Necessities 70. Stagestop RETAIL CENTER 82. OLD TOWN SALADO 3. SHOPS AT THE STAGECOACH 43. Dolce Accents inside Southern Comfort 115. Johnny’s Steaks & Bar-Be-Que 254/947-4663 D and Floral Creations 254/947-0128 S, $ Angelic Herbs 254/947-1909 S Cathy’s Boardwalk Cafe 254/947-8162 D Salado Cigars 254/947-9177 S 254/493-7344 S 116. Johnny’s Texas Banquet Hall 254/947-4663 D 26. CREEKSIDE CENTER A Sewing Basket 254/947-5423 S Texan by Design 254/947-4479 S 4. Stagecoach Inn 254/947-5111 D,L 44. Salado Haus 254/947-1868 S 118. Thomas Arnold 254/947-5191 E Prellop Fine Art Gallery 254/947-3930 S 83. Stamp Salado 254/947-2248 S 5. Stone Creek Settlements 254/947-9099 L 48. Benchmark Real Estate 254/947-4072 $ 119. Salado Intermediate 254/947-1700 E Susan Marie’s 254/947-5239 S 71. SALADO CIVIC CENTER 86. Remember This Antiques 254/947-0858 S 888/777-8844 49. Roy T’s Old Salado Bakery 254/947-7181 D 120. Salado High 254/947-5429 E 30. First Baptist Church 254/947-5465 C Salado Civic Center 254/947-8300 CV 87. Century 21 Bill Bartlett Real Estate $ 6. Central Texas Area Museum 254/947-5232 E 50. Salado Fire Department 254/947-8961 CV 121. Cedar Valley Baptist Church 254/947-0148 C 31. Salado Mansion 254/947-5157 D Chamber of Commerce 254/947-5040 CV 254/947-5050 7. 51. Salado Church of Christ 254/947-5241 CV 122. Historical Society CV 88. Subway D 8. SHADY VILLA 124. St. Stephen Catholic Church 254/947-8037 C 32. THE VERANDA SISD Administration 254/947-5479 E 89. The Personal Wealth Coach 254/947-1111 $ Gregory’s 254/947-5703 S RoCK Creek 127. Grace Baptist Church of Salado 254/947-5917 C First Texas Brokerage 254/947-5577 $ Village Art Center Sweet Nut Things 254/947-8088 S 53. Splendors of Salado 254/947-3630 S 33. First State Bank 254/947-5852 $ 72. The Halley House 254/947-1000 L 94. SALADO PLAZA 10. 54. Charlotte’s of Salado 254/947-0240 S Not shown on map Salado Village Voice 254/947-5321 $ 11. Tablerock Amphitheatre 254/947-9205 E 55. Heirlooms 254/947-0336 S The Event Center at Tenroc Ranch 34. FIRST CENTRE at 40 N. Main 73. CARRIAGE PLACE SQUARE Edward D. Jones 254/947-5128 $ 13. Salado United Methodist Church 254/947-5482 C 56. Great Rooms 254/947-5831 S 2 miles west of I-35 on Thomas Arnold Rd. First Community Title 254/947-8480 $ Trouve 512/508-2530 S Salado Tanning & Fitness 254/947-5814 $ Salado Chiropractic 254/947-BACK P 512/947-9218 $ Farmers Insurance 254/947-0995 $ Salado Eye Care 254/947-LENS P 16. The Baines House B&B 254/947-5260 L Eagle Rock Ranch 254/947-5369 $ Zbranek Agency ARCHANGEL ON MAIN The Showroom 254/947-0556 S 17. Inn on the Creek B&B 254/947-5554 D,L 35. Salado Masonic Lodge #296 CV 57. THE COLONY 74. Merle Norman Cosmetics 254/947-9993 S 36. Christy’s of Salado 254/947-0561 S Etrulia’s 254/947-0504 S 96. Mill Creek Golf & Country Club 254/947-5144 D,L CELEBRATION CENTER Griffith Fine Art 254/947-3177 S 37. Inn at Salado 254/947-0027 L Salado Wine Seller 254/947-8011 S 97. Salado Public Library 254/947-9191 E 18. Botangles 254/947-4747 $ 58. Salado Realty 254-947-9700 76. ArchAngel Antiques 98. Salado Cleaners 254/947-7299 $ Old Salado Springs Celebration 60 The Iron Gardens 254/368-1928 S 38. SALADO SQUARE & Architectural Salvage 254/947-5933 S 100. Salon Salado 254/947-7282 $ Center and Retreat 254/947-5933 $ Your Salado business can find Carden’s 254/947-0300 S 101. Holiday Inn Express 254/947-4004 L 19. Old Salado Springs 61. SALADO CIVIC SQUARE Linda Rountree Pritchard 254/947-4263 P 79. Presbyterian Church of Salado 254/947-8106 C 102. Robertson’s Hams its place on this map and Guest Lodging 254/947-5933 L Joe Read State Farm Agency 254/947-3599 $ and The Choppin’ Block 254/947-5562 S 20. Springhouse Antiques 254-947-0747 S Properties by Larry Sands 254/947-5580 $ on the web with a weekly ad. 39. The Range at the Barton House 254/947-3828 D 81. Salado Sawmill 254/947-0137 S 104. Fairway Golf Carts 254/947-4065 S 22. Salado Silver Spur Theatre 254/947-3456 E Uncommon Grounds Cafe 254/947-3354 D 40. Family Dentistry 254/947-5242 P 65. The Village of Salado 254/947-5060 CV 108. Scissors Hair and Nails 254/947-9001 $ Call Salado Village Voice Dr. Douglas B. Willingham 68. Serenity Spa 254/947-8833 $ 111. Super 8 Motel 254/947-5000 L at 254/947-5321. 42. Mud Pies Pottery 254/947-0281 S Page 8B, salado Village Voice, July 26, 2007

Art Fair FROM Page 1B her country home in her can be made by calling landscape paintings for 254/947-5040. which she has become known. The purport of her This year the Chamber The Range works is to remind view- will have Artists in Action at the Barton House ers of the beauty of nature at the fair highlighting Fine Cuisine with which all are blessed. the various artists par- 101 North Main Street, Salado She and her family live ticipating in the show. The near Crawford where she public will be able to visit spends most of her time as with the artists as they are Complimentary an art instructor and artist. demonstrating their work. She has been included in The various fine art gal- Appetizers Who’s Who in American leries will also be hosting Women and Notable Per- Artists in Action in their sonalities of America. She studios in the afternoons Friday is a member of the Texas of the Show. Wild Bunch Professional The Art Show is 5 - 7 p.m. Artists. located on the grounds of Serious art lovers who Pace Park adjacent to the therangerestaurant.com want to get an early peek Salado Creek. Admission at the art for sale will is $5 for adults with chil- Dinner Hours • Tues-Sat 5 - close come to the preview party dren under twelve free. 7- 9 p.m. Aug. 3. For more information Reservations • (254) 947-3828 “Touch of Class” will please contact the Salado provide entertainment. Chamber of Commerce Western artist Howard DuBois will show at the Salado Tickets for the event at 254-947-5040, visit its Art Fair. Aug. 4-5. The Salado Mansion are $30 and reservations website at www.salado. In The Historic Tyler House Built 1857 Celebrating 13 years of Great Mexican Food in Salado Please join us this weekend Classic comedy Dr. July 27th & 28th Strangelove at the Spur Ladies Night is Back! Tomato & Basil Bruschetta Wednesdays * Sunflower Spinach Salad By Gary Askins Assured Destruction) and 4 - Close * the entire Cold War sce- Beef Tenderloin Fillet The classic comedic nario, and decided to make Cheese Enchiladas w/ Mushroom Roquefort Sauce $4.99 with * film “Dr. Strangelove-or a black comedy instead. Roasted Red Potatoes how I learned to stop wor- The end result is what is Happy Hour w/ Baby Onions * Make plans now for rying and love the bomb” often regarded as a minor Vegetable Mélange your next celebration * will play 7:30 p.m. July 26 masterpiece of black Menus at Warm Peach Shortcake and 2 p.m. July 29 at the comedy by many critics. www.inncreek.com w/ Bourbon-Brown Sugar Cream Salado Silver Spur The- This film has continued to 15 Beautifully Furnished Victorian Guest Rooms atre, 108 Royal Street. win critical acclaim and is $2 Margaritas Elegant Location on Salado Creek Candlelight Dining Friday & Saturday evenings The film is the latest in consistently rated as one $3 Swirls Weddings & Receptions • Business Retreats the $5 FilmFest from the of the best, funniest and $4 Grande Silver Spur Support Ser- darkest comedies ever vice and Cinema Society, produced for the screen. $1.50 Domestic Beer a nonprofit group formed “Dr. Strangelove” is an to enjoy classic films on absolutely hilarious and the large screen. brilliant satire in which 128 S. Main Salado, TX Director Stanley Kubrick’s assured and 947-5157 Kubrick (Clockwork precise direction serves to Orange, 2001) began Dr. make an incredibly enter- www.saladomansion.com Strangelove as a serious taining film as well as a movie about the “End of smart one. Don’t be scared the World As We Know by the solemn look of the It” (as in a nuclear war). film: this might be a black Cowboys Bar-B-Q 254.947.5554 Halfway through script and white 1964 film from Exit 285 • 1300 Robertson RD development with Terry Kubrick, but it’s as goofy 877.947.5554 Southern and Peter Sellers, and witty as, say, “Austin Center Circle, Salado they realized the absurdity Powers.” You have to see Slow Cooking. . . www.inncreek.com • Fodor’s Best B&B Stay behind MAD (Mutually this movie; it is simply one of the best comedies of all time. Fast Service Peter Sellers, in three roles, is a standout as Brisket • Sausage • Turkey We’re sad to go, Merkin Muffley, the well- Chicken • Pork Loin but will be online soon. meaning President of the Pork Ribs • Veggies... United States; as Captain Come by & join Lionel Mandrake, the Catering, Take Out or Dine In our e-mail list! stuffy British adjutant sta- 254-947-5700 tioned at Burpelson Air Force Base; and as Dr. Strangelove, the former- Nazi rocket scientist now working for the U.S. In Final Week equally memorable roles are Sterling Hayden as the All merchandise 60 - 75% off mad-as-a-hatter General Ripper; George C. Scott Last sale date August 4 as gung-ho U.S. Air Force General Buck Turgidson, a Thank you, Salado for role loosely based on Gen- 12 years of incredible eral Curtis LeMay; Slim customer support and Pickins as the wild-West loyalty! pilot of the jet bomber, Major T.J. “King” Kong; Corner of Main St. & and Keenan Wynn as the Rock Creek dim-bulbed Colonel Bat Some store fixtures still available Guano. July 26, 2007 salado Village Voice, Page 9B

Belvedere buried in Oklahoma In It’s one of those sto- son, who guessed 382,457. Historic ries you just can’t pass Tulsa’s population in 1957 up. When I first heard by was 264,300. Raymond Salado about the 1957 Plymouth died in 1979 and his heirs Belvedere that was buried Tumbleweed will decide what to do with (254) 947-4663 in 1957 in Tulsa as part the car. Some people rec- Right Next Door To of Oklahoma’s 50th year ommend it should be left Custom Menus Available of statehood celebration Smith as is and placed in a mu- www.johnnyssteaksandbbq.com (they called it Tulsarama), seum, since it is the only I became curious. Then opinions about the event. busted water main. One car buried for 50 years. when I heard it was going He sent me tapes of the man, when he saw the car Some folks in Tulsa to be unearthed on June interviews along with two up close after it was hoist- have burying cars on the 15th of this year, I was copies of the Tulsa World ed out the ground, said, “It brain. To celebrate Tulsa’s chomping at the bit to get newspaper. looks like it’s been at the 100th anniversary in 1998, Robertson's Hams up there. Imagine. A 57 When the car rose from bottom of the ocean for a new Plymouth Prowl- & Belvedere wrapped up in its grave, crowds cheered. 50 years.” Mud was ever was entombed in an a hermetically sealed plas- People paid good money erywhere. The upholstery aboveground mausoleum “Smoked” Meats & Beef Jerky tic cocoon and placed in a to get a seat in bleachers was gone and springs were in Centennial Park. It will concrete vault with 6-inch that had been set up. Par- showing through the seats. be unveiled in 2048. The • Country Sausages • Bacon walls and buried on the ticipants in an antique car The door hinges were fro- Prowler was encased in a • Sugar Cured Hams courthouse lawn. What show that was going on in zen. The tires were flat. It seamless plastic box es- • Delicious Sandwiches an idea. The car sold for Tulsa got special passes. was a ghastly sight. pecially manufactured in $2,000 in 1957. I never News people from all over A time capsule that Tulsa. Officials drained (254) 947-5562 I-35, Exit 285 Salado did find out just why that the world were in Tulsa to was buried with the car all the fluids and replaced particular make and mod- report on the condition of survived just fine. Con- them with synthetics that el of vehicle was chosen as the car. Some people ac- tents inside it were dry. won’t degrade. The vault a symbol of the age. tually thought it could be They included 812 contest was filled with an inert “A Specialty Toy & Candy Store” About two days before driven away. Boy, were entries from people who gas to keep the exterior the big dig, a friend of they wrong. The thing guessed what the popula- in good shape. The car’s Our Angel mine who currently resides thomas was a mess. A big mess. tion of Tulsa would be in garage for 50 years was the tank engine 2005 in Tulsa, Bill Murchison, The concrete vault 2007. The winner got the sealed and covered with & friends Collectors told me he would cover it was full of water that had car. The closest guess to dirt. Officials expect the Choice for me. He did a fabulous seeped in over the years. Tulsa’s current population Prowler to be in much bet- Madame Alexander job. He interviewed all One person said the water of 384, 743 was submitted ter shape than the Belve- Classic Collection sorts of folks and got their might have come from a by Raymond Humbert- dere.

Idolatry on Creek continues BREYER Annual melodrama has Friday/Saturday dates Cathy’s by local playwright Gary ends while our heroes at- Salado The Salado Silver Spur Texas Theatre’s Third Annual Askins it features the tempt to preserve truth, Lee Middleton Melodrama, “Idolatry on staff of the Silver Spur: justice and the code of the BOARDWALK CAFE Dolls the Creek” continues its Grainger Esch, Nelda west. Spoiler alert…the slapstick run at the local Milligan, Tony Blackmon, forces of good prevail. 254/947-8162 theatre with performances Kevin C. Carr and Karen Audience participation Old Town Salado on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. and Ewton with special per- is encouraged, so bring Charbroiled Saturdays 2 p.m. and 7:30 formances by Heather Del your friends and family, Hamburgers p.m. until its scheduled Rio, Douglas Mackie and and become a part of the close on Aug. 18. With the Melissa Kemp. action. All audiences are Homemade Soups exception of this weekend, This year’s production urged to boo the villains Johnny Memphis will per- of “Idolatry on the Creek” and cheer for the heroes. Homestyle Entrees form 7:30 p.m. Friday, July also features several local Admission is $15 for Salad Bar 27. performers who will act as adults and $8 for Children. This family-friendly contestants in a “Salado Special group, military, melodrama is filled with Idol” competition. student and senior citizen Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5 professional talent from The entire production discounts are available. #4 Shady Villa • Main St. • Salado Austin, Killeen, Round is a fast-paced farcical Tickets and reservations journey as the forces of information can be ob- We Cater! Rock, Waco, and, of Open for Lunch: 254-947-8088 course, Salado. evil seek to subvert the tained from the Silver 11-3 M-F 11-4 Sat www.sweetnutthings.com Written and directed Idol Contest to their own Spur box office at (254) 947-3456 Salado’s Wireless Proudly serving the same menu Internet Cafe and recipes that made Salado famous! Uncommon Grounds Cafe Gourmet Expresso Bar Speciality Coffees Gourmet Breakfast & Lunches Freshly served daily! Italian Weekend Specials Soup Specials Overnight Accommodations for Individuals or Groups • Conference Center • Banquet Facilities • Weddings • Rehearsal Dinners • Business Meetings • Lodging 947-3354 • Historic Dining Room • Coffee Shop 417 N. Main St.

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254-947-1909 Stage Stop 560 N. Main Serving Salado since 1996 GRIFFITH FINE ART Famous Hand Contract GALLERY Bridge 254-947-3177 By Steve Becker The Colony • North Main Street This extraordinary deal was played in the Closed Sundays match between Poland and Iceland in the 1963 European Champion- Specializing in ship. When the Polish team held the North-South Authentic Persian Rugs cards, the bidding went as shown. Obviously, something went drasti- cally wrong with the inside Southern Comforts bidding, since the Poles got to a slam with two Dolce Accents club losers plus the pos- 30% (withoff coupon) sibility of losing one or two trump tricks. Call for After 5:00 Showings But the sun shone (254) 493-7344 brightly on the South Pole [email protected] that day, and he made the slam anyway! West led the jack of hearts, and a few moments later, South had 12 tricks safely tucked away. He won the heart lead with the ace, ruffed a heart and cashed the A-K-Q of diamonds, dis- “A bit of whimsy, carding the J-6 of clubs. He then ruffed a club, a a touch of elegance” heart, a club and his last heart. By this time, nine tricks had been played, and South had won them all. The lead was Located Midtown in dummy, and South’s #8 Rock Creek last four cards were the (just a few steps off Main) A-K-J-8 of spades, while Salado, TX 76571 West was down to the Q- (254) 947-0240 10-9-7 of spades. charlottesofsalado.com Declarer led a club from dummy and ruffed The Texas Tycoon Collection with the eight. West The Salado Sawmill, an artisan’s workshop overruffed with the nine and gallery, has created a unique line of cus- but had to surrender the tom furniture: The Texas Tycoon Collection. last three tricks! Big, bold and as rugged as a Texas oilman, this Strangely enough, even line reflects the character and style of these demanding gentlemen. No Victorian frills here: four spades could have just clean lines, chiseled features and big pro- been stopped had West portions. While the style of these pieces reflects been sufficiently inspired Texas’ roots, it also demonstrates a flair for the dramatic through the use of burl, bird’s eye to start off with the king and quarter-sawn lumber. Picture here is the and another club. A club Library Cabinet in the Tycoon Collection. This continuation by East piece is made from bird’s eye maple. Note the would then have settled shop-made crown molding, distinctive base and towering proportions -- a showpiece for today’s South’s hash. tycoon, oil or otherwise. The Poles finished Master Craftsman Robert Pascoe makes these pieces at the Salado Saw- third that year out of the mill, allowing the customer to specify the dimensions, wood type, color and hardware. Because Pascoe works the project from design through build 18 countries entered in and finish, you are assured of quality at every step. Just bring in a picture the event. Had they had or sketch of something that you’re interested in and Pascoe will guide you a few more hands like through the design process. Pascoe has several other lines, including Arts and Crafts and General Store collection. this one, they might even The Sawmill, a division of XtraWorX, LLC, is located at 409 Salado Plaza have won the European at the entrance to Mill Creek in Salado. Championship. Call Bob at 254-947-0137. (c) 2007 King Features Synd., Inc. salado New titles of books, audio listed July 26, 2007 Village Voice, Page 11B By Karen Sue Kinnison Floridians and those who would corrupt her in ev- Wow! We almost had Check ery way. This is the lat- some summer! At this est in the celebrated “Doc point I think we are go- Ford Florida” series. Doc A Gallery of Shops ing to have summer in It Out Ford is a Marine biologist December. Just in time for with multiple links to the Offering a Unique the Stroll. It’s a good thing News & Notes from intelligence community Variety of Merchandise you have such a great li- who gets dragged in to brary and can come up Salado Public Library all kinds of dirty business here and get movies, au- with assassins, psycho- dios, and books for all that! The first one in the ages the current state of our paths and politicians (am 230 N Main 947-5831 those “indoor activities” series is Bangkok 8 and architectural heritage. I being redundant here?!). you are needing now. And we have it at the library These next two books If you like Hiassen, Burke, we keep on getting new as well. are in new in large print. Dorsey, Hall or, most im- stuff for your enjoyment. Sandhills Boy: The Meet Me in Venice by portantly the “father” of But first let me remind Winding Trail of a Elizabeth Adler. In this Etrulia’s this genre, John D. Mac- “A Fine Resale Shop” you all of the “Friends of Texas Writer by Elmer globe-spanning, intrigue- Donald, you’ll probably the Library” book sale Kelton: If you have not filled thriller from vet- like White. Summer Sale! during the Art Fair. The read something by Elmer eran bestseller Adler, an The Tin Roof Blow- Friends have a new book Kelton, shame on you! American antiques dealer down by James Lee Everything 1/2 off shed that has been car- He has been voted “Best working in Paris, Precious Burke. I reviewed this one excluding Jewelry peted and air conditioned Western Writer of all Rafferty is drawn into a in the last news and notes. Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and is now being loaded time.” As long as there scheme that also ensnares Just note that this is the Michelle Ellis 881 N. Main down with books to sell are writers as skillful as a cousin she’s never met, audio and Burke’s novels 254-947-0504 Across from Subway during Art Fair weekend. Kelton, Western litera- Shanghai antique dealer are read by one of the best, We still need volunteers ture will never die. But Lily Song. Adler is adept at Will Patton. His voice just to pass out flyers about who is this Texas gentle- making her various locales drips with honey and mo- the sale at Pace Park and man with the white Stet- come alive. lasses and magnolia blos- to help sell books at the son and rimless glasses? High Noon by Nora soms. You will think you Backyard Book Shop. Sandhills Boy is Kelton’s Roberts. Nora Roberts is are sitting under the oak These are two-hour shifts memoir-- a funny and a master of romantic sus- trees “a sippin sweetened and we need two volun- poignant story of a coun- pense. This novel takes ice tea with mint!” How- Specializing in Heritage Lace Designs teers per shift. 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The project includes the expansion of station facilities at the Salado Switching • 10 or more acres 3 miles west of Temple Carpet Cleaners Station and the Hutto Switching Station. The estimated cost of this project is $93,400,000. A airport on Hwy. 36 and Moffat Rd. Many 933-8989 toll free 1-866-933-8989 complete copy of the application, as filed at possible uses. Family owned & operated serving Bell & Coryell the Public Utility Commission (PUC), and an Residential & Commercial aerial display of the project area may be viewed Truck Mounted Steam Cleaning Tile & Grout Cleaning at the following locations: • 12 acre restricted homesites, all woods, deer, secluded, Milam-Bell county line. Free Estimates / Free Deodorizing Insured • Bonded • Competitive • Experienced Village of Salado We never charge for hallways, 301 N. Stagecoach Road • 47 acres on hwy 36 Rogers, many pos- closets or bathrooms Salado, Texas 76571 sibilities, $2,000 ac. City of Hutto Community Development Department • 53 acres on I35 in Belton, all utilities, 409 West Front Street, excellent location, good road frontage. Jarrell Mini StoRage Suite 200 555 County Road 307 Hutto, Texas 78634 • 71.8 acres, seasonal creek, mature pe- Jarrell, Texas 76537 City of Bartlett can trees, on Hwy 95 near Academy. Easy Access 1/4 Mile Off I-35 On Corner of CR305 & CR307 140 W. Clark Lovely homesite, good development po- U-Lock-It Bartlett, Texas 76511 tential. 3 Sizes to choose from Metal Buildings on Concrete Williamson County Commissioner’s Court • 81 acres south of Salado, good road 301 S.E. Inter Loop, Ste. 109 frontage, lovely views, just off I35. Georgetown, Texas 78626 512-746-2000 (Dial Area Code & Phone # Only No Need To Dial 1+) Persons with questions about PUC Docket No. • 94 acres all coastal grass, good fences, 34440 should contact Travis Besier, Oncor pond, Academy schools, $2,495/ ac. Electric Delivery at (214) 486-7333. Persons who wish to intervene in the proceeding or comment upon action sought, should mail their • 105 acres, excellent location, ponds, wa- requests to intervene or their comments (along ter meter, beautiful terrain, near Salado. with 10 copies of your letter) to: • 118 acres, edge of Temple, frontage on Public Utility Commission of Texas Hwy 36, Barnhardt Rd, and Acres Rd. Central Records Attn: Filing Clerk Nice home, barns, livestock pens, beau- 1701 N. Congress Avenue tiful setting, many uses. P. O. Box 13326 Austin, Texas 78711-3326 • 136 acres near Rogers, creek, woods, pond, fenced, $1950 per acre. The deadline for intervention in the proceeding is August 24, 2007, and a letter requesting A/C inter-vention should be received by the • 150 acres, excellent coastal, several commission by that date. ponds, cross fenced, nice farm home, barn, storage buildings near Rogers, The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) priced right. 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16.33 ACRES OF ROLL- 5 ACRES WITH SCAT- COMMERCIAL with 1.25 A QUIET CUL-DE-SAC FAMOUS LARGE LIVE OUTDOOR LIVING ON ING HILLS, 3/2 Austin TERED LIVE OAKS and acres on Lake Rd. in Belton. location for this Aus- OAK in the front yard of THE EXTENSIVE DECK Property has a large brick stone ranch, 3400 SF shop Texas style Austin Stone tin stone home. Perfect this 3/2/2 with large deck of this home in the woods home and very nice steel build- with 3 overhead doors, 18 home! Granite countertops, ing with water and electricity. for families with open in the wooded back yard overlooking a seasonal x 30 pavilion and shed, SS appliances, large utility Home needs some updating, but kitchen/dining and liv- European style guest bath, creek. 3 BR, 2 BA vaulted fenced and cross-fenced. room and a workshop/well- could be used for office space. ing. 2.29 Acres with 3/2/2 large master, vaulted ceil- ceilings, stone fireplace, $398,800. house. $349,800. Price reflects value for com- and covered back porch. ings. $214,800. two sheds and hot tub. mercial land. $260,000. $229,800. $149,800. 220 Salado Creek 1917 S. 39th, Temple 302 W. Zenith, Temple 1202 N. 4th, Temple New on the Market Land and Investments 20 10x12 income-producing storage units on 1.643 acres. • 20+ acres • $80,800. • 30+ acres • Wooded corner Golf Course lot in Historic District, 0.91 acre, $69,800. Panoramic Vistas Hidden Springs homesite, 3 3/2 Brick Residence CONVENIENT TO EV- HOUSE IN REMARK- SPACIOUS 2 BR + extra acres with mature oaks and OR Commercial/ ERYTHING! 3 BR/2 BA ABLE CONDITION! room for office or exercise Rolling Hills elm trees. $49,900. Investment opportunity! Well and very well-maintained. 1,452 sq. ft. Nice, big fenced room. Beautiful hardwood maintained with extra workshop, 0.76 acre Golf Course lot, Plan your backyard parties yard. Very large covered pa- floors. Interior recently Country Estates only $49,800. shed and tornado shelter. Large around the nice deck and living room with fireplace and a tio. Beautiful mature trees. painted. Move-in condi- Mill Creek lot, great buy at large oak tree. Nicely land- 2 car carport. $149,800. Great investment or a start- tion. $68,500. $24,800. scaped yard. $84,900. er home. $69,900.

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ZERO DOWN cation for this Austin stone cross-fenced. $430,800. fences. Excellent location Maple cabinets, quartz Call Salado Realty 254- home. Perfect for families with much frontage road. counters, bamboo flooring 947-9700 For All Your Mortgage Needs with open kitchen/dining $695,000 Century 21 Bill through most of home, tile 5/31tfnf MapleLeaf Funding and living. 2.29 Acres with Bartlett 947-5050 in bathrooms, elcectic fire- 3/2/2 and covered back 41907tfnf place, convection micro- affiliate of Alethes Mortgage Bank The Mill Creek Logo Tree porch. $229,800. Salado wave, warming drawer with Realty 254-947-9700 House! 3/2/2 with large Grand home with amaz- glass cooktop, jetted tub in Conventional deck in the wooded back ing tree-covered lot! Extras We are here to help: 0719tfnf master bedroom, sink in A.R.M. yard. European style guest include 3 car garage, 2-1/2” 254-947-9432 OUTDOOR LIVING ON utility room, large covered FHA www.mapleleaffunding.com THE EXTENSIVE DECK bath, large master, vaulted faux wood blinds, land- porch on back. $389,900. Refinancing Call 417 N. Main St, #204 of this home in the woods ceilings. $214,800. scaping, gutters, granite Century 21 Bill Bartlett 947- Merle Stalcup Salado Realty 254-947- counter tops throughout Mortgage Banker Salado, Texas 76571 overlooking a seasonal 5050 9700 and more. $519,000. Call tfnf First Texas Brokerage, This home was (254) 947-5577 moved in and totally Salado Schools! Coun- remodeled. very nice 3 try escape 2 BR 2 BA on Fine Living Defined almost an acre. Fireplace, throughout this Elegant BR 2.5 ba home on 4.9 vaulted ceiling, open floor Estate! Negative Edge wooded acres. Approx plan. Large front and back Swimming Pool! Wine 20X40 metal building porches, tons of trees and cellar, GE stainless steel encompasses the well, wildlife. Won’t last long appliances, interior stone and would make a terrifc These properties are few walls, granite counters, workshop. $249,700. and far between! Price rich crown molding, much Century 21 Bill Bartlett nego. Call 254-780-7119 or more. $775,000. Call First 947-5050 108 Thomas Arnold Road • Suite C • Salado 254-760-1773 Texas Brokerage at 254- 3/1tfnb 947-5577 Farm house built in 254-947-4072 tfnf teh early 1900’s on Peggy Bush - Owner/Agent Suzanne Payne - Owner/Agent New Elegant Estate 14 beautiful acres. 254-624-4070 Cindy Humphries -Agent 254-721-3605 4/3/3+ on 3 tree-covered An Elegant Spanish Villa 254-760-2387 Home has 3 BR, 2 BA, hardwood floors original Buyer of Owner Financed Real to hom. Close into Salado. Estate and Mobile Home Notes Fenced an cross-fenced. Barns for animals. Pecan I Can Give You CASH for All or Part of the Note trees Larg garden area. You Carried Back When You Sold Your Property $299,000 Century 21 Bill Large 4/3.5/2 on 2 acres in Hidden ALMOST 10 ACRES Texas Style Home Springs. Open living/kitchen/breakfast with with 3359 sq ft. boasts Oversized Open Living 1-866-227-0763 Janet Rand Bartlett 947-5050 lot’s of granite, woodwork, built-ins. Enter- Area, Big Bedrooms, Huge closets, stainless [email protected] PO Box 884 taining patio & deck overlooks large oak-treed kitchen, Granite Counter Tops, Walk-in Shower, WWW.JLRNOTES.COM Belton, TX 76513 Classifieds continue yard. $353,000 Call Suzanne 721-3605 Split Floor Plan, Custom Cabinets, and Gener- ous Country Porches. Stock Tank, Barn/Work- on Page 7C shop/Garage Combo, Fenced, Less than 5 years old. $429,900

Wonderful 4/3/2 home with open Exceptional 4-bedroom split floorplan floorplan & stairs leading to catwalk overlook- with great location, open living/dining, breaking living. Master down. Above ground pool fast room, large laundry with sink, all on over with great decking. No restrictions. $239,000. 1/2 acre with bonus sunroom. Great home to Call Peggy @ 624-4070 start the new year in. $228.900. Call Suzanne @ 254-721-3605

4/3/2 Home on 21 + acres. Extra detached Large lots with views available in Highland Estates 2-car garage, shop, fenced, barn & pens. near Belton schools and just 5 minutes from the lake. $465,000. Call Suzanne @ 254-721-3605 Call Cindy at 254-760-2387. Holland: 3 BR/2 BA/2 Car garage. Split floorplan and large privacy-fenced back yard. $115,000. Call Suzanne @ 721-3605

Temple: 3 BR/2 BA/1 Car garage. Huge bedrooms, completely redone. $83,500.

10 acres with custom-built storage bldg., water meter with road frontage. $85,000.

33 rolling acres with beautiful view and young trees. $4,500 per acre.

10 acres -- great site to build your home with plenty of road frontage. $75,000. nice 3 BR, 2.5 BA home 254.947.9700. July 26, 2007, salado Village Voice, Page 7C Land for Sale______on 4.9 wooded acres. 2/8tfnb Approx. 20x40 metal building encompasses the well, Old Church Place Wow!!! Zero Down!!! and would make a terrific (office Space) Two If you own your own workshop. Use your imagi- private offices with full land! .254-698-7088. nation because landscap- bath and large reception/ WACRBI35918 ing still needs to be added secretary area. Wonderful 4/12-6/28tfnb $249,700. kitchenette area. 1000 sq.. Century 21 Bill Bartlett 947- ft. $800 mo. Call Properties Land for Sale I-35 Salado 5050 by Larry Sands at 254- 5.1 acres and 4.0 acres tfnf 913-5467 for showing and ANNA LOU RANEY MIKE BOWLES see at www.forsalesalado. more information Broker/Realtor Realtor com Farm house build in the 6/29tfnb 254-913-1215 254-913-0469 2/8tfnb early 1990’s on 14 beautiful acres. Home has 3 For Rent or Lease_ .71 acre on Main Street, BR, 2 BA, hardwood floors Salado. 100 ft. frontage original to home. Close in to Stillhouse Lake Rentals existing septic and well. Salado. Fenced and cross 2 BR 1 BA No pets Excellent location. 254- fenced. Barns for animals. permitted. On-site laundry 947-3322 Pecan trees. Large garden facility. Salado school 2/8tfnb area. $299,000. Century 21 district 254-634-0491 or Bill Bartlett 947-5050 254-947-5359 Salado Creek Front tfnf 7/26tfnb 3+Acres. Beautifully 708 De Grummond Way, Salado Choice Commercial Property Nice home on 118 acres Situated on one of the prettiest cleared parcel in the in the heart of Salado’s historic with ponds, barns & For Rent- Clean 2 BR 2 streets in Mill Creek, this original peaceful, upscale com- owner home is in pristine condi- district. Three buildings with net munity of Hidden Springs: fences. Excellent location Ba $600 call 760-4440 tion. Built in 1974 on 1.7 acres rentable space of 5,592 square Paved streets, large par- with much road frontage. 0719tfnb with many huge, native trees, this feet. The site is .63 acres at the cels, lovely homes and a $695,000. Century 21 Bill home offers gracious living with corner of Thomas Arnold and large rooms including formal community park on Salado Bartlett 947-5050 living and dining rooms ,great Church Street. Easy access to Creek with tennis!! Priced tfnf Salado country living in room with a fireplace, sunroom I-35 and Salado’s Main Street. to sell-build your dream this 3Br 2Ba Mobile with with a fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 4 $575,000. baths and a 2 car attached ga- home! Easy commute to Commercial Rental addon, 2 car carport, rage as well as a 2 car detached Austin: West on FM 2843 three acres. Two outside garage. The property has a well off I-35 about 4.5 miles. Office spaces for rent. cats and sweet dog. with a new pump. Roof replaced in 2006. MUST SEE $270,000. Must sell - Great land with 281 364-9363 or 254-947- Available. in August. 650 Mill Creek Homesites Great neighbors! Lot 71 on 5214 MO/ 500 Dep. Lm 254- Creekview Dr. Call owner 0531tfnb 721-9580 for details: (936)597-5284, (936)203-2766. FOR LEASE, 1,000 sq. ft. bldg., 771 No. Stagecoach 1 BR Home for rent. Incredible Family Home Rd., between Salado Salado area. Starting at with plenty of room! Antique Mall and the New $650 plus amenities. Call Maple Cabinets, quartz Bank Bldg. $750.00 per for appt. 512 563-8818 counters, bamboo floor- month. Available July 5, 7/12-8/2b ing through most of home, 2007. 254-231-2428 3308 S. 5th street, Temple build- tile in bathrooms, electric 5.24tfnb 2 BR 1 BA Close to ing site available in the growing fireplace, convection micro- Salado/Temple. $500 / Temple Business District, 5.7 wave, warming drawer with Office Space, 220 Salado $500 deposit. Call 231- Excellent Homesites in estab- Level acres currently zoned sin- lished Mill Creek neighborhood. Creek Road, 1500 SF, two 1912 glass cook top, jetted tub gle family (sf 1) or can possibly Located off Chisholm Trail on in master bedroom, sink in separate entrances, $1500/ 6/21tfn be rezoned for business. Close Kevlin Dr. with golf course views. utility room, large covered month. Rita Oden, Salado access to Temple College and Premier half-acre lots, under- porch on back $398,900. Realty 947-9700. 2 BR 1 BA upstairs apt. Scott & White, $1.750,000 ground utilities ready for homes Century 21 Bill Bartlett 3/8tfnb for rent 600 Main St. $700 with only 2,000 sq. ft. minimum. 254-947-5050. mo. Hughes Realty Group. Office or Retail space. 254-773-0038 This home was moved in $450/month. Rita 0426tfnb Let us make your listing successful! & Totally remodeled. Very Oden, Salado Realty MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE Anna Lou and Mike MLS 514 N. Wall St. 2101 Highland Drive Temple/Belton Board of Realtors Greater Dallas Association of Realtors

Business Owners - Why Lease? This custom built executive Neat little building of aprox home features 4 bedrooms, 1350 sq ft with a great location 3.5 baths, 3+ car garage, ca- for retail or office space. Now thedral ceilings, master suite, is the time to own all of your pool, deck and much more. business. Call me for all the details. 5456 FM 439 George A. Dentry, GRI REALTOR® (254) 718-6447 8631 Fox Road Beautiful Texas Style Home in Salado ISD on 10.9 Acres $364,900 Synergy, REALTORS® Wonderful Investment Op- 1616 Azalea Dr. #103 • Temple portunity - Duplex in Belton (254) 899-8600 Office Each unit is aprox 1050 sq ft (866) 552-SOLD Toll Free with separate meters, 2 bed- www.propertybydentry.com rooms, 2 full baths, attached [email protected] garage and opener. Excellent An independently owned and operated member of condition with great location. 254-774-1811 Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Page 8C, salado Village Voice, July 26, 2007

Lots One-of-a-Kind!! Creek with water fall! Well and electricity in place on Lot 243, Hidden Springs. Virtual Tour! Virtual Tour! $79,900. Beautiful treed lot in Mill Creek on South Ridge Road. $49,900. Beautiful mobile home in the country, excellent location,Under lived in Contraone week, brandc newt condition, on .709 acre. Double carport with attached storage shed, 15 X 30 enclosed shop. Convenient to Fine Living Defined throughout this El- An Elegant Spanish Villa featuring cen- Grand home with amazing tree-covered lot! Taylor, Austin, Granger Lake. $87,500 tral vac system, intercom, hardwood floors, Extras include 3 car garage, 2-1/2” faux wood Indian Trail at Blaylock, large corner lot. 90x188 egant Estate! Negative Edge Swimming $40,000 Pool! Wine cellar, GE stainless steel appli- spacious master suite, wood beams, stone blinds, landscaping, gutters, granite counter- ances, interior stone walls, granite counters, pillars, tankless water heaters, granite coun- tops throughout and more. $519,000. Under 10 Acres rich crown molding, much more. $775,000. ters, security system. $539,900. 5 lots on Sam Neil Lane, three 5-acre lots, two 1.2 acre lots. Priced from $26,500 to $59,900. River track south side of Lampasas River between Belton and Salado. 1.9 acre $53,900. 6.11 acres in Bartlett, Pecan Valley Mobil Home Under Addition. $89,000. Virtual Tour! Lot 296 Mourning Do e, beautiful cleared home- Contract 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. Spectacular Texas ranch-style home high- Beautiful custom home on tree-cov- Quality is shown throughout this home on 3 10 to 100 Acres tree-covered acres. Features include granite lighted by its extravagant wood craftsmanship. ered lot. 2 living rooms, large kitchen, 3+ Approx. 10 Acres w/ Pond. Perfect for Horses. counters, stainless steel appliances, stone Granite counters and exposed beams make car garage, granite counters and much $95,000 fireplace, 3 car garage and much more. 4 this 4 BR/3.5BA/2GA a must-see! $495,000. more. Landscaping and blinds. Priced at Approx. 10 Acres w/ Hilltop view. $95,000 $10,000 landscape allowance. $499,900. BR/2.5 BA/2 liv/2 din. $496,000 12 acres with beautiful live oak trees. This acreage would make a fantastic home site. $250,000. Over 30 acres in Bartlett. Good development property, well located with frontage on Bell Street Under and Harold Clark road. $106,170 Virtual Tour! Nearly 50 acres on Hwy 95 and CR 355. Excellent Contract SOLD!! location for development. Level to rolling highly productive Black land. $174,300 50+ acres between Salado & Holland with frontage and coastal fields perfect for horses. 50 acre tracts. Beautiful Hill Country ranch land. Custom home with beautiful setting. Living/ New Listing, Just Listed! Home on over Step into Southern Elegance and Enjoy The perfect weekend retreat or horse operation. dining/hearth rooms allow for flexible living. 6 tree-covered acres. Open floor plan with the Fine Craftsmanship. Stainless steel ap- $233,820 and $275,000. 55.38 acres, productive Blackland adjoining resi- Wood floors throughout. Designer kitchen granite counters. Perfect for horses. Large pliances, Travertine and hardwood flooring, barn with office, workshop and horse stalls. indoor & outdoor fireplaces, 3 car garage, dential area on NW side of Bartlett. $193,830. with propane cooktop, cabinet front refrig- 44 acres off of Firefly Road between Salado and $399,900. extensive crown moulding. $399,900. erator, and granite counters. $439,900. Florence. Great Trees. Will Divide. $5,000/acre. Over 100 Acres 126 acre ranch with 1,769 sq. ft. hme. 3 BR/1.5 Under Under BA/2 liv/2 car garage. Property located off of FM Virtual Tour! 2843. $679,900. Contract Contract 146 acres, 4 miles northwest of Salado, off of Smith Dairy. $3,650 per acre. 147 acres east of Academy on Reeds Lake Road. Beautiful hill country with outstanding coastal. Property has draw running through middle with 3 small tanks with excellent opportunity to enlarge. Gorgeous tree covered designer home lo- 3 BR/2.5 BA/2 Car garage on over 7 acres Unbelievable Kitchen! Stainless steel Possible gravel reserve as well. $3,450 per acre. cated on a hidden culdesac in Mill Creek. northeast of Salado. Perfect for horses or cooktop, custom cabinets, granite counters. 160 acres, Lampasas County Ranch with 34 acres 4-H/FFA projects!! $4,000 flooring allowance Breathtaking views of the golf course. Home Over 2 tree-covered acres. $269,900. coastal and one mile of Bennett Creek. Pecan includes two fireplaces, 2 living areas, wet for buyer. $249,900. bottoms and a 4/2 mfg. home. $4,000/acre. bar, & Jacuzzi tub. Priced at $374,900 248 acres fronting Royal, Blackberry and FM 2268. Premium hilltop homesite overlooking valley and large tanks. Beautiful Hill Country land with live creek, Arte- sian spring, two stock tanks, elevation with beautiful views and building sites. Caves, rock quarry, on paved road with easy access to surrounding cities. 102 acres on FM 2843. $765,000. Commercial Great commercial site IH-35/FM 2484. $429,900. 30 acres IH 35, 1 mile south of Stagecoach Inn. Secluded & Private make this Austin Stone Log Cabin hidden within the trees! Awe- 2/2/2 Excellent location in Salado with tree Great business opportunity! Great location with Home a Must See. Tree-Covered 2.75 Acre some great room with wood ceilings! 3 bdrm, covered lot. Priced at $145,000 easy acces, 221 unit mini-storage in Belton on I- Lot. Woods of Salado. $255,000 2 bath, beautiful stone fireplace. $169,900. 35 and Ave. P. $750,000. Granger Hair Salon (3 chairs with equipment), includes adjoining 2/1 apartment, $103,999.