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Amy McLane Jeff Kelley McLane, Kelley given nod on SISD, Preston-Dankert, Cole, Bell on BoA Jeff Kelley was re-elected to the Salado ISD Board of Trustees on May 4. He will be joined by Amy McLane in an election that had a very low overall voter turnout. For the third time in a decade, Salado Creek flowed over the Main Street bridge after Salado received about six inches Amy McLane led the of rain overnight of May 2-3. The bridge was shut down for most of the morning on May 3 until debris could be cleaned field of three candidates for up from it. (photo by Marilyn Fleischer) the Salado ISD Board of Trustees, receiving a total of 497 votes. She received 275 votes in early voting and 222 votes on election day. Amber Preston-Dankert Flood of 2019 Jeff Kelley was re-elected with 420 votes. He received 248 votes in early balloting Salado Creek flows over Main St. and 172 votes on May 4. Brand Webb received a total of 296 votes: 151 votes Bridge, more rains expected this week in early voting and 146 votes For the third time in less on election day. than a decade, Salado Creek The trustees will be got over the Main Street sworn in at 6 p.m. May 13 bridge as the area received during the regular school about six inches of rain over- board meeting. night of May 2-3. Prior to the meeting, a Residents in the south- reception will be held to John Cole western portion of the Sala- honor Darrell Street, who do Creek watershed reported has served on the Salado that the creek also got over ISD Board of Trustees for the high bridge at FM 2843 15 years and announced he (Florence Rd.). would not seek re-election The Salado Creek gauge this year. The reception will of the US Geological Ser- be 5:15-6 p.m. May 13 at the vices reported that Salado Salado Civic Center to honor Creek (downstream from Street. Main Street Bridge) showed Amber Preston-Dankert a maximum of 18,000 cubic led the four-person race for feet per second discharge (Photo by Royce Wiggin) three two-year terms on the and had a maximum height The low water crossing in Mill Creek was closed until May 7 after heavy rains last week. Village of Salado Board of of more than 12 feet. The The golf course reopened this week after crews cleaned up debris. See Election, page 5A Rodney W. Bell See Flooding, page 5A Work begins on $5.2M Main St. job By Tim Fleischer will also be upgraded and Editor-in-Chief replaced. Additionally, the project Work began May 6 on will also include sidewalks, Main Street by placing de- bike paths and street light- bris barriers for the first ing and pavement upgrades phases of the year-long proj- at various locations within ect. the project area of 0.98 mile Capital Excavation, the on Main Street from Salado contractor for the $5.2 mil- Plaza Dr. to College Hill Dr. lion project that will replace north end. the Main Street bridge over TxDOT officials met Campbell Branch (near the with Saladoans at a Town intersection of Rock Creek Hall meeting on May 1 that Dr.) with a wider, longer, was announced 26 hours be- concrete bridge that meets fore the event. current roadway safety and “I have had personal ex- design specifications. The perience with the contractor approaches to the structure See Main Street, Page 6A Is Emergency Services District headed to ballot? By Tim Fleischer more than 1,000 calls.” would reduce response time The Texas Constitution Part of that petition must 48.e. of the Legislative Editor-in-Chief The help needed for the in the 100 square mile area allows for the creation of contain a legal description Code, Emergency Services fire department may require that the SVFD serves. These Emergency Services District of the boundaries of the pro- Districts may levy a tax rate The Salado Volunteer some full-time positions to firefighters would be sup- under Chapter 775 of the posed Emergency Services of no more than 10 cents per Fire Department needs more be manned at the fire station. ported and supplemented by Health and Safety Code. District. The Subchapter B $100 of property value in help. Currently, the fire depart- the volunteers who remain Subchapter B states: “Be- further states that “(a-1) A their district. Salado Fire Chief Shane ment is manned by all vol- on the call. fore a district located wholly statement that the boundaries The Salado VFD service Berrier mentioned this to unteers who leave home or This will require the for- in one county may be cre- of the district are coexten- area is 115 square miles and Salado aldermen during his work at any hour of the day mation and support of an ated, the county judge of that sive with the boundaries of is larger than the Salado ISD monthly report on May 2. or night whenever the call Emergency Services District, county must receive a peti- another political subdivision, boundaries. “Last year we responded has been issued through the which could be approved by tion signed by at least 100 as those boundaries exist on The total taxable values to more than 900 calls,” Ber- county 911 system. voters if put on a ballot for qualified voters who own a particular date, is a suffi- for Salado ISD in 2018 were rier said, adding that this Having professional fire- one of the general election taxable real property in the cient legal description.” $877,377,668. The prelimi- year “we will respond to fighters man the fire station dates in November or May. proposed district.” According to Section See ESD, Page 6A Page 2A, SALADO Village Voice, May 9, 2019 FORUM An Open Exchange of Ideas Thanks Darrell for 15 years of service to Salado students This past Saturday, Jeff Kelley was re-elected for his fifth term as a school Superintendent’s board member. Amy Mc- Unemployment lowest in past Lane was elected to her Corner first term as a school board half-century; US may be near member. They will both by Dr. Michael Novotny take the oath of office at our school board meeting on end-game of expansion Monday, May 13, at 6 p.m. In 2014, Darrell and his Amy McLane will be wife, Maudie, were recipi- The Markets ents of the Bayleigh Eliza- The S&P 500 Stock In- replacing Darrell Street, Market & Economic who did not run for re-elec- beth Ringo Outstanding Ea- dex (SPX) eked out a mere gle Fan Award. They have 0.20% gain for the week tion. Darrell has been a Update been faithful members of the ending May 3 at 2945.64 school board member for 15 Salado First Baptist Church despite some very positive years, which is believed to By Jeffrey W. McClure for over 20 years. Darrell economic news on the em- have been the longest term has also been a member of ployment situation. That served by any school board the Salado Masonic Lodge lack of enthusiastic reaction accelerate and that growth against online prices in- member in the history of for over 40 years. may be a result of the Index of spendable money has led stantly. That lack of pricing our school district. Darrell was also elected being up a whopping 17.5% to inflation as people have ability has led stores to hold We are going to have a Darrell Street so far this year with trad- more money to spend on a wages down and forced reception this coming Mon- to serve three three-year ers being a little frightened limited number of products suppliers to do the same. day, May 13, at 5:15 p.m. terms as a city council mem- of that number. From last and services. Consumer Compounding the issue, the at the Salado Civic Center, dents during that time: Rob- ber in Boerne. Thus, Dar- year at this time, the SPX spending, which composes rising dollar has effective- located at 601 North Main in Battershell, Bob Denton, rell was elected eight times has risen a very respectable about 2/3 of the economy, ly cut prices on imported Street, to recognize Darrell Billy Wiggins and myself. (five in Salado and three in 10.6%. The word on the rose 1.2% in the first quar- consumer items and many Street for his service to our Darrell also served as the Boerne) and he never lost an street continues to be that ter, which equates to about parts on U.S. manufactured school district and our com- school board president from election. the continued good news on a 4.9% annualized rate. An goods. Supporting that ar- munity. All students, par- 2009 until 2011. Darrell Street is an out- the U.S. – China trade talks interesting blip occurred in gument is the fact that local ents, employees, and com- Our school district’s standing member of our is driving the gains, but they April that may be an anom- services prices for things munity members are invited enrollment has increased school board and our com- are tempered until the final aly or a marker of things to like plumbing and home re- to attend. from 960 students to 1,944 munity. Join us this Monday, deal is done and announced. come as spending jumped pairs have indeed inflated Darrell’s served the students during the years May 13, between 5:15 and 6 The ten-year U.S. Trea- 0.9% in a month, the biggest as expected in the face of following five three-year that Darrell served as a p.m. for the reception as we sury Note yield continued its monthly rise since 2009. increased demand and lim- terms as a board member: school board member. Sal- recognize him for his 15 contrary signals, dropping April’s rise would equate ited supply. Another indica- 2000-2003, 2007-2010, ado High School graduated years of dedicated service a meager 4/100 to 2.524%, to an over 10% annualized tor is that worker produc- 2010-2013, 2013-2016, and over 1,500 students during as a school board member. wage growth rate. tivity has suddenly risen as down nearly a quarter per- 2016-2019. He worked with his 15 years on the school In an economic expan- well, suggesting that more cent in the last three months four different superinten- board. and 44/100 from a year ago. sion, consumers tend to first automation is being used to The yield curve continued work on paying down debt meet increasing demand. to signal a downturn ahead from the last recession, then Data on economic with yields from two to five they tend to restock savings. growth potential continued years significantly below As the economic expansion to be conflicting. Construc- those of the 90-day T-Bill. matures, consumers tend tion spending fell nearly 1% The Greatest Show on Earth West Texas Crude Oil was to then increase spending in March according to the down about half a percent at a faster rate than wages. Commerce Department. No one enjoys getting of that, this is his element. to $61.84 but remains over As that happens, employers That puts the important impeached, and if it hap- Rich He’s handled every contro- 30% higher than last May. begin to compete for work- construction spending num- pens to him, Donald J. versy or fight -- no matter The WSJ Dollar Index ers and wages soar. Classi- ber down 3.6% from March Trump will be no exception. how personal or treacherous slipped about 0.35% but is cal economic theory would 2018, and critically, residen- On the other hand, it’s Lowry -- with the same straight- still up about 5.3% from a put us at about that point tial construction spending hard to imagine any poten- ahead aggression. year ago. now, and if April’s growth down 8.4%. Ironically, con- tial target of impeachment question. Trump is almost cer- in spending continues, then struction companies are al- in Anglo-American history tainly better prepared and we could see inflation, now most universally complain- Congress, then, was al- The Economy relishing the fight more than temperamentally suited for running at a somnolent ing that they are limited by ways the most appropriate This week’s headline Trump. He’d rather be done thermonuclear war with 1.6%, start to rise in a few a shortage of workers. venue for the investigation economic news was that the with the Mueller investiga- a Democratic House than months. If that happens then In another signal that the and disposition of this mat- U.S. hiring boom is back tion in all its permutations, he was to get substan- it would indicate that things economy may be at or near- ter, not the office of the spe- in gear. Our economy pro- but there’s no one better tive achievements out of aren’t really different this ly at full capacity, the ISM cial counsel, where instead duced a net 263,000 new suited to being at the center a Republican House. He time from other expansions. Manufacturing Index peak- of being out in the open, it jobs in April as the official of a harshly partisan, deeply obviously hadn’t thought It will also start the Federal ed at about 61 last August was behind closed doors. unemployment rate dropped personal political and legal Reserve cranking up inter- and has fallen to 52.8 as of Instead of being nakedly through an actionable pop- to 3.6%, the lowest level donnybrook that will ulti- est rates again to head off April. Numbers above 50 political, it was clothed in ulist-conservative policy since December 1969. The mately be just for show. inflation and start the pro- indicate growth while those thick legal analysis. Instead synthesis, but he has a life- caveat to that number is that Trump famously told top cess that traditionally led to below 50 signal a decline. of being a struggle between time’s experience resisting the percentage of Ameri- aides at the beginning of his and belittling enemies and cans considered being in the next recession. Importantly, the new orders the branches, it was a strug- administration that he want- extemporizing his way from the labor force dropped by The absence of signifi- index fell to 51.7. Manufac- gle within the executive ed them to view each day as one crisis to the next. a half-million to 62.8%. In cant inflation in this recov- turing is still growing but branch. a TV episode. Impeachment It may be impossible for the same report, wages were ery has economists puzzled, the rate of growth has now Now, the battle is tru- would be a helluva season, him to stop impeachment, noted as rising 3.2% from a but many think the new fac- been declining for eight ly joined. The body that matching a momentous certainly not if Nancy Pe- year ago. tor is to be found in ubiqui- months. is going to make the ulti- process of American gov- losi supports it. But he’ll Since the end of World tous internet accessibility. In short, the data suggest mate decision of what to ernment with low political be the focus of a historic War II, an unemployment Stores are being forced to we are in a mature economy do about Trump’s conduct, melodrama. rate below 5% has general- compete with online sup- approaching the end-game if anything, is on the hook. drama that will rate -- or This may feel like a ly caused wage growth to pliers and the consumer can for this expansion. It has to decide what goes at least be remembered and devolution from the but- check a price in the store too far and not far enough. analyzed -- for a very long toned-up Mueller probe, but Should it subpoena Trump’s time. He will have succeed- the House should have been children? 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What’s needed are displaced the people now daily email blasts depicting officials wrote in Politico major reforms to the U.S. an “invasion” of criminals, recently. asylum and immigration arriving at our border. gang members, and traffick- But our moral respon- systems, as well as to for- ers pushing children across sibility for the crisis goes eign policies that have de- the border. deeper than that: In fact, de- fined “the national interest” By Jean Stokan Yet everywhere we went, cades of U.S. foreign policy against the needs of human we felt safe — and our faith have led to the massive dis- beings. For more than 30 years, partners living in U.S. bor- placement of Central Amer- More deeply, we need a I’ve led faith-focused del- der communities report that icans today. national soul-searching. Or egations to Central Amer- they do too. 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Salado Area Republican Officer for 43 years, with the Austin and Waco Resi- erals and he is in hopes of ticipated in operations in notch social media content. Women are holding a new over 27 years of manage- dent Agencies. In 2015, he changing this trend through support of deployments to Lunch will be provided by member orientation meet- rial experience at both the was selected as the Deputy social media. COOL Con- Afghanistan, Bosnia, Mace- McCain’s Café and Bakery ing 11 a.m. May 23, at the municipal and federal level. Chief of Police for the City servatives has an ambitious donia, and Iraq. for $15 a person. All visi- Salado Civic Center prior to During his tenure with the of Harker Heights Texas. plan to keep Texas Red and He holds a Bachelor’s tors are welcome but res- the general meeting. A new FBI, he served as a Spe- Three years later, he was engage millennial and mi- Degree from the Universi- ervations are requested for member orientation pro- cial Agent, working Violent appointed as the Chief of nority populations. Young- ty of North Texas and his seating and food. Anyone gram will be presented by Crime/ Major Offenders, Police for the City of Hark- er voters are easily swayed Master’s Degree from Texas making a reservation but President Barb Swarthout White Collar, Indian Coun- er Heights. by the promises of the Left A&M University in Com- not canceling prior to the prior to the general meet- try, Foreign Counterintelli- Also speaking will be and the only way to com- merce. meeting will be billed for ing. gence and Polygraph in the Jon Williams, founder and bat this is with information His presentation will the cost of the luncheon. Following lunch at 11:30 Salt Lake City and Oklaho- president of the COOL through such organizations be a brief overview of how Make reservations by a.m., Police Chief of Hark- ma City Divisions. Conservatives program to as COOL Conservatives. COOL Conservatives plans May 20, to Barclay McCort er Heights, Phil Gadd, will In 2006, he returned to target young people 18-40. Jon is a lifelong Re- to partner with county and at barclaymccort@gmail. be addressing Gang Activi- Central Texas and accepted Voters aged 18-40 are in- publican activist. During auxiliary groups, provide com or 947-3617. ty in Central Texas, a grow- a transfer as Supervisory creasingly voting for lib- his military career he par- training, and produce top- ing problem in our society. Special Agent, for the Vio- Chief Gadd has been a pro- lent Crime / Major Offend- Resurrecting the Past fessional Law Enforcement ers squad which covered Restoration of Historic Central Christian Church

St. Stephen St. Joseph’s in Bartlett revealed at open house May 11 Catholic Episcopal Church The public is invited to and fun activities for the Church attend an open house 10 children sponsored by the Religious Education Sunday School a.m- 3 p.m. May 11 to cel- Volunteer Fire Department, Classes - Wednesday ebrate the restoration of the the Old School will show K thru 12th 5:30 - 8 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. historic Central Christian movies filmed in Bartlett Mass Schedule Holy Eucharist Tuesday - 6 p.m. Church in Bartlett. and serve free popcorn, Wed & Thurs - 8:30 a.m. Sun. 10 a.m. Built more than 100 the Methodist Church will Friday - Noon years ago, the church at 504 open its doors for the pub- Saturday - 5:30 p.m. W. Jackson in Bartlett (cor- lic to view its beautiful 100 Confesssions 4:30-5:15 p.m. ner of Alamo and Pietsch) year old stain glass win- or call for an appointment has undergone an extensive dows. Hay rides will trans- Friday renovation and restoration. port people throughout the Adoration (Holy Hour) 11 a.m. The open house will in- town’s historic district. Sunday clude an art exhibit and mu- Churches all across (English) 9 a.m. sical performances by Amy America are closing at an (Spanish) 11 a.m. Stockwell, who will be alarming rate. It is esti- Office Hours: Monday - Friday singing selections from the mated 6,000 to 10,000 shut 9 a.m. - Noon & 1:30 - 3 p.m. church’s original hymnal. their doors each year – a 601 FM 2268 881 North Main Street In conjunction with the rate of 100 to 200 closures 947-8037 947-3160 church open house, the per week. StJosephSalado.org Bartlett community will Texas is no exception. www.saintstephenchurch.org also be celebrating the The landscape is littered town’s history as well as with the bones of late 19th recent revitalization efforts and early 20th century through an all-day event, buildings that served as “Bartlett on the Bricks.” both a house of worship and The event includes grand a social center for commu- openings for The Matrix, a nities. caved in while a tree was In fact, we were unable to family-friendly spot to en- More than 30 years growing into the back of the exactly match the pattern joy a burger, play games and ago, the Central Christian building,” Ruiz said. “Even found in the bulk of the listen to music. Willa and Church in Bartlett fell vic- with all that damage, I just glass that came from a 70s Bell, a general store with tim to a dwindling congre- saw the beautiful windows, renovation.” Ruiz added, 16258 Gooseneck Road, Salado Texas hand-made goods gation and lack of financial a magnificent tin domed “We located a similar pat- and clothes. Red Door Ar- resources. Standing empty ceiling, gorgeous doors with tern and color from a glass Church service starts 10 am chitectural Salvage which at the corner of Pietsch and the most amazing hinges, manufacturer that’s been carries vintage doors, win- Alamo, the faded beauty of and a huge baptistery pool. around before the church (254) 947-7211 dows, stained glass, tubs, this wonderful example of I made an offer on the spot.” was built. Nothing is per- hardware and all sorts of late 19th century Victori- A woman’s passion for fect in a century old build- www.3ccowboyfellowship.org unique and unusual finds. an Gothic architecture has preserving history along ing and those imperfections Follow events on our website calendar The day’s activities will been a popular subject for with the skilled help of only add to its character, include an ice cream social photographers from across Shawn Brill of Brill Qual- telling a unique story about the country. But after losing ity Construction and, not the church.” shingles from the original to mention, a little divine While the baptistery shake roof almost a decade intervention; brought life pool represented a tough de- ago, the devastating impact back to the church and even sign challenge, the creative ENCOUNTER GOD. of time and the elements helped energize the com- in Ruiz saw a repurpose op- escalated the structural and munity. portunity. Originally open BE EQUIPPED WITH TRUTH. interior damage. “It’s been 15 months of to the sanctuary, the space In October of 2017, Kris very hard work. A miracle was enclosed and plumbed ENGAGE THE WORLD. Kaskel-Ruiz was definitely in some ways. Shawn Brill as a shower. Beautiful mo- not looking for a new proj- has done an incredible res- saic tile covers the entirety ect after just restoring and toration job,” stated Ruiz. of the baptistery and its sur- renovating a historic bank “Honoring and preserving rounding twelve foot walls. in a small town east of Dal- the building’s architecture, A massive rain shower head Worship with us Sunday at las. But according to Ruiz, history and purpose served measures a total of two by 10:30am just two miles west of God had another plan and to guide all of our design four feet. gracesalado.com/visit Salado High School on FM 2484. placed the church in her decisions. While the church Through Ruiz’s pas- path. appears much as it did when sion, the Central Christian gracesalado.com/visit “When I walked into the it was first built, the interi- Church will remain part of building, I was immedi- or received a makeover that the town and Williamson ately hit with an overpow- merges the early 20th cen- County. However, preser- ering sewer smell. Water tury with the function and vation wasn’t the only thing damage from the breached aesthetic of today.” on her agenda. GRACE CHURCH SALADO roof was extensive. In fact, Some of those changes “Finding available and I could hear water dripping include a custom-designed reasonably priced real es- from the rafters. Portions of chandelier that hangs from tate in this area is a chal- the floors and ceilings had the crown of the restored lenge. I wanted the project tin ceiling. The inspiration to show others that small for the fixture was taken towns such as Bartlett offer Sunday, May 12 Mother’s Day from the chandeliers found a unique living experience in Greek orthodox church- through an inventory of 9 am Worship Service in Worship Center Traditional es. A bible verse, Proverbs affordable, historic build- 10 am Sunday School All Ages 4:18, wraps around the six ings. These one-of-a-kind foot diameter lighting. structures are a viable, and 11:15 am Worship Service in Chapel Contemporary The most stunning fea- in some cases, a non-tradi- ture of church has to be tional option, when look- Wednesday, May 15 the windows. Colored glass ing for a home or place of Rev. David N. Mosser in wood frames create a business,” stated Ruiz. “It’s 5 - 7:30 pm “FourTwelve” Youth 650 Royal Street kaleidoscope of patterns really the ultimate in going (254) 947-5482 5:15 pm Fellowship Meal throughout the day. green – recycling, on a large “I think one of my fa- and meaningful way, that 6 - 7 pm Pastor’s Lectionary Study vorite things about the immediately contributes to Office hours: 6 - 7 pm M & M Kids windows is that not all the the preservation and devel- Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. glass matches. Over time, opment of rural Texas.” Facebook.com/saladoumc www.saladoumc.org replacements have varied in texture and color hue. SALADO Village Voice, May 9, 2019, Page 5A Community Life

Salado Museum, College Hill Park Presbyterian Church of Salado announces Half-Price Antiques Sale A Friendly, Small Church with a Message What others say about the church: Salado Museum and benefit the museum. out, Museum Executive Di- can contact the museum in “The way church used to be.” College Park is holding a “All remaining antique rector. “These are items that advance of the sale to view “Old favorite hymns that are meant to be sung.” half-price antiques sale on and vintage furniture, have been in the museum items and make an offer. “The Message is from the Bible in context.” Saturday, May 18, from 9 glassware, sterling silver building for many years but Photos of items can be seen a.m.-3 p.m., at the muse- serving pieces and other are not a part of our historic on the museum’s Facebook um, 423 South Main, across items are now half price and exhibits.” page. from the Stagecoach Inn in no reasonable offer will be Swarthout adds that For more information, Salado. All proceeds will refused,” says Dave Swarth- dealers are welcome and call 254-947-5232 Airman Martinez Senior graduates Basic Training Sunday Services 10 a.m. U.S. Air Force Airman basic warfare principles and Activity Adult Sunday School at 9 a.m. 1st Class Micah J. Martinez skills. Men’s Prayer Breakfast Tues 8 a.m. graduated from basic mil- Airmen who complete Chair Yoga Tuesday 1 p.m. | Thurs 10:30 a.m. itary training at Joint Base basic training also earn four Center Choir Practice on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. San Antonio-Lackland, San credits toward an associate Rev. Carl Thompson, Pastor Antonio, Texas. in applied science degree The airman completed 105 Salado Plaza Drive through the Community May events from the intersection of Main and Salado Plaza Drive, an intensive, eight-week College of the Air Force. 1st Class Micah J. Martinez Upcoming events sched- South to the first drive on the right program that included train- Martinez is the husband uled at the Belton Senior 254) 308-2023 ing in military discipline He is a 2016 graduate presbsalado.org ( Activity Center for the and studies, Air Force core of Abby Martinez of Tem- of Providence Preparatory month of May are: values, physical fitness, and ple, Texas. School, Belton, Texas. Collette Tours presen- tation on the Nashville & Smoky Mountain Holiday, December 12-19; and the Obituaries California New Year’s Get- away, featuring the Tour- ....serving those who love and remember nament of Roses Parade, on May 3, 2019 in Temple. She was a lifelong member December 29-January 2, is She was born on Novem- of First Lutheran Church Monday, May 13 at 1 p.m. at ber 24, 1946, in Bell Coun- and shared her many talents the Belton Senior Activity ty to William Cecil Brown with her Church in many Center, 842 Mitchell Street. and Ruth Marie Brown. capacities. Senior Appreciation 949 West Village Road, Salado She graduated from She was an accomplished Dinner is Monday, May 20 BroeckerFuneralHome.com (254) 947-0066 Temple High School in quilter and bestowed upon at 5:30 p.m. Attendees at the 1964. She married Frank her family, friends, and Center must call to register Vanecek and they had two church her gifts of love. by Thursday, May 16, 254- sons, Jeff and John. She was preceded in 939-1170. She married Lakin D. death by her parents and An Older Americans Dossman Kirk in 1996 and remained two brothers, Jack and Month Event will be Tues- married to him until her Butch Brown. day, May 21 with refresh- Funeral Home IN SERVICE TO OUR FELLOW MAN Molly Elaine Kirk death. She is survived by her ments at 10 a.m., followed Services for Molly Elaine She worked for the Tem- husband, Lakin, her grand- by the program at 10:30 Kirk, 72, of Temple and for- ple Daily Telegram and son, Brandon Vanecek, and a.m. Denim & Diamond Se- merly of Salado, will be on 933-2525 Southwestern Bell. She was her brothers, Tom, Ed, and niors will perform. serving all of Bell County 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11 at the owner of Upscale Inte- Gene Brown. AARP Safe Driving First Lutheran Church, 1515 rior Consignments in Sal- Memorials may be made Class is Tuesday, May 21 W. Adams Ave. in Temple ado. She and her husband to First Lutheran Church, from 11:30-3:30 p.m. Con- DossmanFH.com with a private burial follow- were co-owners of Friend- 1515 West Adams, Temple, tact the Center to register at ing at Salado Cemetery. ly Folks Cleaning Service. Texas 76504. 254-939-1170. Molly Elaine Kirk died The Belton Senior Activ- ity Center is located at 842 2525 N. Main • Belton Flooding FROM Page 1A S. Mitchell Street in Belton. gauges show that on April 27 there was 5,000 cubic feet per second discharge with a maximum height of 8 feet. These are record amounts since the gauge was installed in 2012. There were two high flow events www.fbcsalado.org before that of 10 feet. As much as five inches (254) 947-5465 of rain was reported in Sal- Main St. at the Creek Dr. Travis Burleson, Senior Pastor ado. In excess of five inches has been reported in the re- charge area west of Salado. Summer Connect Schedule Low water crossings May 5 - July 28 throughout the Salado Photo by Marilyn Fleischer Creek watershed were her car was caught in a flash ported in 2010 and 2008. closed. SUNDAY WEDNESDAY flood at the Stagecoach Cir- Mill Creek Country Flash flooding was re- 9:15 a.m. Sunday School cle area, where a drainage Club reopened all holes this 6 p.m. FBC-U (Adult Bible Study) ported at Chisholm Trail creek is now more prone to week. Some minor repairs and Stagecoach Circle 10:30 a.m. One Worship Service 6 p.m. Children’s and Youth Activities* flooding. will have to be done to sand where one vehicle was Salado officials have traps and debris has already 6 p.m. Choir Practice caught in the stream of wa- requested a meeting with been removed, but damage ter. The driver reported to Texas Department of was nothing like the flood * Contact church office for children’s youth activities schedule Salado Village Voice that Transportation to discuss of 2010 that shut down she had driven past the area the drainage issue that has about nine holes until new on her way to a house. She contributed to the flooding ownership rebuilt them. got to the barricades further issue at Chisholm Trail and Area lakes are at capaci- up Chisholm Trail where Stagecoach Circle. ty reportedly. Forecasts call the Salado Creek went over Some residences report- for 50% chance of rain for Salado Church of Christ the road and turned around. ed minor damage with the May 9 and 10 before skies On the way back to the recent flood episode, but begin to clear for the week- Come find out why our church family highway, she reported that nothing like the amount re- end. is driven by the same purpose Jesus gave to all his disciples – FROM Page 1A Election to love God completely, Aldermen. She received 316 will certify the election re- pointed by the Board during to love our neighbors votes, 175 in early voting sults during a special meet- the regular meeting set to and 141 on election day. ing on May 9. begin at 6:30 p.m. May 16. (as we love ourselves), John Cole followed Before the regular May Also on the May 16 agen- and to serve all the above. closely with 313 votes, 193 16 meeting, the Village will da are the second public in early voting and 120 on recognize the service of hearings on the annexation You are always welcome! election day. outgoing aldermen Dr. Mi- of several pieces of prop- Rodney W. Bell was also chael McDougal and Andy erty owned by the Salado Sunday elected with 299 votes, 175 Jackson, neither of whom ISD. The first reading of Bible Classes • 9 a.m. in early voting and 124 on sought re-election. the ordinances to annex the Worship • 10 a.m. election day. The reception will begin properties will be 6:30 p.m. 947-5241 Spanish Worship - Call Church for times Linda Reynolds received at 6 p.m. with the new mem- on June 6 and the second IH-35 at Blacksmith Rd. Wednesday 202 votes, 113 in early vot- bers of the Board of Alder- reading of the ordinance at Bible Classes • 6:30 p.m. ing and 89 on election day. men sworn into office and 6:30 p.m. June 20. www.saladochurchofchrist.com The Board of Aldermen a new Mayor Pro Tem ap- Page 6A SALADO Village Voice, May 9, 2019 Neighbors Night Out kicks off May 23 Mill Creek Community ado residents outside of Association will host the Mill Creek who share in the first of its seasonal monthly belief that strong neighbors Neighbors Night Out events make for a strong commu- 6-9 p.m. May 23 at the 19th nity. Hole of Mill Creek. Business sponsorships The events will provide are being solicited for $100. fun evenings with live mu- These sponsorships will sic, children’s games, swim- help cover costs for tents, ming and a great atmo- fans, advertising, bounce sphere for neighbors to sip, house and games. FROM Page 1A snack and visit. Local food For information about be- Main Street trucks will offer a variety of coming a sponsor, call Lin- hired for this project,” Vil- Work will take place of Main Street will remain both sides of Main Street tasty food and events. da Blevins at 254-780-7374 lage administrator Don between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. open to traffic for the dura- from College Hill to Salado MCCA17 hopesSouth to Mainexpand Street, or Lora Temple Zuber at 817-992- Ferguson told the audience Monday through Friday, tion of the project. Plaza Dr. From Thomas Ar- these events to include Sal- 6097. May 1, adding that “You with some overnight work Much of the project will nold north to Salado Plaza 254.771.0169 www.BennysRistoranteItaliano.comcouldn’t do any better.” when the bridge is actually fill the entire 100 foot right Dr., the project will include being replaced. of way for Main Street in or- bike lanes along the asphalt Capital Excavation will der to allow for sidewalks, with striping to separate the have 40 days to replace the parking, bike paths and bike lanes from the cars and Campbell Branch Bridge drainage improvements. trucks lanes. On the outside with a start date of Jan. 5 There are no plans for ex- of the asphalted lanes will 2020. It will require a clo- pansion of traffic lanes on be concrete sidewalks and sure of Main Street in that Main Street. drainage. area with traffic detoured The project will rework “The right of way is very from Main St. to Blacksmith parking throughout the tight south of Thomas Ar- 17 South Main Street, Temple from Thomas Arnold Rd. right of way on Main Street. nold,” said VanElswyk in and Church St. In some areas, parking will 2017. “We won’t be able to 254.771.0169 www.BennysRistoranteItaliano.com “There are incentives in be back-in angled parking. have the bike lanes south of the contract to get the job Other areas will have par- that.” done earlier,” Ferguson said. allel parking only and some The project will include Ferguson has said that areas will lose parking. work on drainage, including the project will be disruptive Schematics can be found some closed storm sewer but will ultimately be “really on saladovillagevoice.com drains, VanElswyk said. PANCAKE BREAKFAST good” for Salado. showing the cross sections “We wanted to preserve Work will begin on the of the project as well as as much of the parking as west side of Main Street the impact on the right of possible,” he added. In or- $ south of Salado Creek. way throughout the project. der to do that, and to ensure 6 Crews will complete work Those schematics are based safety for cyclists, some 17 South Main Street, Temple 6 and under on the planned improve- on the 2017 drawings that parking will be parallel and FREE ments on the west side of Salado Village Voice post- other parking along Main 254.771.0169 www.BennysRistoranteItaliano.com Main Street up to Thomas ed online and were featured Street will be back-in an- Arnold Rd. before switch- in the presenation by TX- gled parking. ing over to the east side and DOT officials John Haber- VanElswyk explained 7:30 - 10 a.m. on May 11 completing work up to Sala- man and Solomon Thomas. that back-in angled parking Church of Christ Activity Center do Plaza. Then the work will The project was de- is necessary for the safety move south on the west side signed by Abram VanEls- of cyclists because it creates 225 North Church Street to Thomas Arnold and then wyk, PE, who designed a line of vision between the Sponsored by the switch over to the east side the project for IS, LLC. He cyclists and drivers pulling south of Thomas Arnold to came to Salado for a town out onto the road. finish south of Salado Creek. hall meeting in August 2017 The project also pre- 17 South MainSalado Street, Temple Lions Club While there will be lane announcing the project. serves driveway cuts for proceeds fund Salado student scholarships closures associated with the The project will have six property owners. 254.771.0169 and www.BennysRistoranteItaliano.com community projects project, at least one lane foot concrete sidewalks on

FROM Page 1A Alton D. Thiele PC ESD Serving Central Texas Since 1979 nary 2019 values received would be $250 per year. annual budget of about • Tax Return Preparation & Planning by Salado ISD last week Currently, Salado Volun- $145,000 for equipment and • Small Business Accounting Service were just over $1 billion. teer Fire Department funds maintenance and repairs, • Accounting & Auditing Service Based on this prelimi- its budget through dona- fuel and other costs. No sal- • Business Counsulting nary value, a 1¢ property tions, fundraisers such as aries under the current Sala- 17 South Main Street,• Payroll Temple Check Processing & Reporting tax levy would generate the annual Smokin Spokes, do VFD. $100,000 per year for an payments from the coun- Volunteers give more • Tax-Exempt Organization Consulting 254.771.0169 www.BennysRistoranteItaliano.com ESD with boundaries that ty and a $40,000 payment than 4,000 man hours each • Quickbooks Installation & Consulting are the same as the school from the Village of Salado. year. There are currently 25 • Retirement Planning district. A 5¢ tax levy would Salado VFD has an volunteers on the VFD. Alton D. Thiele, CPA generate about $500,000 for the emergency services dis- Kevin S. Cowan, CPA trict per year. A 10¢ proper- Health & Wellness Fair ty tax levy (the maximum) benefitting the Hearts and Hands Ministries Food Pantry [email protected] would generate about $1 8 a.m. - noon May 11 254-939-0701 million per year. toll free 1-800-772-7043 A 1¢ tax rate for a prop- 213 Mill Creek Drive 300 E Ave C, Belton erty valued at $250,000 Bring food and personal hygiene items to donate or a donation of would be $25. A 5¢ tax levy $10 or more at the door will purchase needed supplies adtcpa.com would be $125 on the same Local Providers & Fitness Experts value and a 10¢ tax rate Give-A-Ways Chair Massages Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Testing Healthy Life Style Information Nutritional & Herbal Supplements (254) 308-2025 Non-Chemical Cleaning Skin Care Linda Poole, APRN ANP Community Garden Demo

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2nd place Team State UIL Spelling Team: (l to r) Kimberly Kendall, Gricelda Vargas, 3rd place State UIL Mathematics Team: (l to r) Amy Manning. Elizabeth Won and Ben Madeline Sunshine and Coach Kyra Mann. Kendall placed 6th in State for Individuals. Sunshine. not pictured: Hailey Giesecke. Sunshine was awarded 1st place State UIL Mathematica Individual.

4th place State UIL Number Sense Team: Wesley Hernandez, Cooper Chambliss, An- 4th place State UIL Calculator Applications Team: (l to r) Luke Nelson, Averie Piatt, drew Novotny and Trey Graham Charity Pryor and William Won. Salado State UIL Academics Salado High sits in third Mathematics: place in State in the UIL 1st place Individual: Ben Academic contest with the Sunshine speech contests left to be 3rd place Team: Ben Sun- held on May 30. shine, Elizabeth Won, Salado is four points Hailey Giesecke and Amy behind Stephenville. “We Manning. have a good chance of tak- Number Sense: ing over second place in the 4th place Team state after the speech event Team of Cooper Chambliss, results are completed,” Mi- Andrew Novotny, Trey Gra- chael Novotny said. ham, and Wesley Hernan- The following are re- dez. sults from the math and Spelling and Vocabulary: academic competitions held 6th place Individual: Kim- on May 4. berly Kendall Calculator Applications: 2nd place Team Born, raised, 4th place Team: Charity Team of Kimberly Kend- Pryor, Luke Nelson, Averie all, Madeline Sunshine, and and invested Piatt and William Won. Gricelda Vargas. in Texas.

Summer School offered for English language learners Salado ISD will host a option. special Summer School for Both summer school English Language Learn- sessions will be offered at ers. Thomas Arnold Elementary For students entering School. K-12, the summer school This summer program is classes will be 9 a.m.-12 not mandatory, but is rec- noon June 5-7 and June ommended for students who 10-14. There is no cost to speak a language other than students and snacks will be English at home. This pro- Stop by. We’d love to meet you. provided. Transportation gram provides an extended 815 N. Stagecoach Rd. will be provided at no cost school year where the EL Salado, TX 76571 for Option 1 student can practice using 254-947-8636 For students entering English in reading, speak- HorizonBankTexas.com K-1 only, a more intensive ing, writing, and listening. summer school will be 8:30 Contact the Thomas Ar- a.m.-2 p.m. weekdays June nold Elementary office for 10-July 5. Transportation more information at (254) will not be provided for this 947-6955 Page 2B salado Village Voice, May 9, 2019

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Camp Invention returns to SISD (Photo By: Royce Wiggin) Camp Invention July 15-19

Parents can register their in an IBM research study, Inventor’s hall of fame and children for the Summer but the World Economic encourage the utmost en- Camp Invention for stu- Forum also lists creativity, gagement from all varieties dents in grades K-6. Camp complex problem solving of learners. Students begin Invention will be held 9 and coordinating with oth- and end each day at “base a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 15-19 at ers among its top 10 skills camp” where they hear and Thomas Arnold Elementa- needed to thrive in the year learn more about the inven- ry school cafeteria. 2025. tors that inspired the day’s Research has shown A typical camp day in- learning activities and sci- that participation in just volves three to four STEM entific creations. one week of Camp Inven- based rotation activities To learn more about tion results in statistically led by our own Salado ed- Camp Invention please vis- significant short-term and ucators. Students are placed it their website at https:// long-term improvements into small groups of sim- www.invent.org/programs/ in: Creativity, STEM in- ilar age students in order camp-invention terest, Collaboration, Prob- to ensure a low teacher to The contact person is lem-solving skills student ratio and maximize Jennifer Winkler at jenni- Recently, creativity has the learning experience. [email protected] been listed as the number Lessons and materials are or 254-947-6925. one leadership competency provided by the National salado Village Voice, May 9, 2019, Page 3B

The 2018 Salado High School Senior Class (above) beat the 2018 Junior Class 14-6 in the Powderpuff Classic last year. Will the Class of 2019 (shown below) get a victory Joe Rex Tana Free Shannon Heinzen notch in their belt this year? Find out during the Powder Puff Football Classic on May 13, slated for 6 p.m. and will be announced by Uncle Eagle and Coach Barker from Masonic Lodge honors schoolboysports.com. Admission in to all games is $3. (Courtesy photo) SISD Teachers of Year Salado Masonic Lodge have raised thousands of dowment to support public #296 will present the Mi- dollars for local school or- education. His educational rabeau B. Lamar medals to ganizations, from the band views met with the approval three Salado ISD teachers to the art department to the of Congress and provisions who have been chosen as soccer program to the choir were made for public edu- the Teacher of the Year for and more through chili sup- cation. Congress set aside their respective campuses. pers and fish fries. three leagues (13,285 acres) The medals, along with When Salado Intermedi- of land in each county to a plaque and a $250 check ate School opened, Salado support primary schools will be given to each of the Masonic Lodge donated and an additional fifty teachers during a special more than $5,000 worth of leagues (221,420 acres) to luncheon noon May 11 at books to help seed the li- support two colleges in the Salado Civic Center. brary. When Salado High 1839. In 1840, Congress set Recipients are Joe Rex, launched its Soccer pro- aside an additional league Salado High School Teach- gram, Salado Lodge donat- for the support of county er of the Year, Tana Free, ed more than $2,000 to the schools. In addition, they Salado Junior High Teacher fledgling sports program. made provisions for the cer- of the Year and Shannon Due to the success of tification of teachers. Once Heinzen, Thomas Arnold the flag program, Salado again, many of these legis- Elementary Teacher of the Masons provide $5,000 lators were Masons. Year. per year in scholarships to While these acts were Family and friends of graduating Salado seniors, important in the establish- the teachers have been in- as well as providing $1,000 ment of public education vited to the luncheon. There per year in back to school in Texas, the lasting im- is no charge for the lun- supplies for low-income pact was in the creation of cheon, but public attendees elementary students and a permanent endowment for are asked to join the Lodge donating bikes each year the support of public educa- members in bringing a side at Christmas for Salado tion that lives to this day. dishes, salad or dessert for children. A small country Furthermore, Texas was the this community celebration lodge dating to 1867, Salado first state to give state aid to of education. The Lodge is Lodge has given more than education. In 1854, the State supplying barbecue brisket $20,000 in scholarships in legislature established a and chicken and side dishes recent years. permanent school fund and for the luncheon. The Mirabeau B. Lamar an available school fund to For more information, medal is named after the finance the education of the call Secretary Tim Fleisch- Father of Texas Educatiuon, youth of Texas. The “school er, 254-458-2643 or email who was an early Texas Ma- lands” of Texas continue secretary@saladolodge296. son and President of the Re- to provide revenue to the com. public of Texas. permanent endowment and In his first address to support common education About the Mirabeau the Congress, he pleaded in Texas and supplement the for the creation of a public property taxes dedicated to B. Lamar Medal school system in Texas. He the school systems. Salado Lodge has long declared, “If we desire to In 1988, under the lead- been dedicated to public establish a republican gov- ership of Grand Master education. Many of its early ernment upon a broad and Graham Childress, the La- members came to Salado so permanent basis, it will mar Award of Excellence their children could attend become our duty to adopt was established. The La- Salado College, including a comprehensive and well mar Medal is awarded to Col. E.S.C. Robertson, Dr. regulated system of mental students and educators in Welborn Barton, Orville T. and moral culture.” recognition of outstanding Tyler, Robert B. Halley, Dr. He proposed the set personal achievement in ac- B.D. McKie and others. aside of public lands for the ademics, citizenship, com- The Masons of Salado creation of a permanent en- munity service, or sports.

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254.774.6500 EXIT 294B OFF I·35 BETWEEN BELTON AND TEMPLE Salado VillageVillage GuideGuide Section C • Shopping, Dining, Overnight, Events • saladovillagevoice.com • May 9, 2019 Mother’s Day Menus are sweet in Salado Several Salado restau- and honey poppy seed yo- The attended station will rants will have special gurt carve Bourbon Brown Sug- Mother’s Day menus on Deviled Eggs with ar Glazed Ham with carrot May 12. smoked paprika, candied coleslaw, lemon parsley ai- Here is a selection for bacon and dill. oli and Hawaiian rolls. you to treat your mother to Poached Shrimp served Desserts will be these. the best Salado has to offer: with lemon and cocktail Pecan Pie with cinna- sauce mon whipped cream Stagecoach Inn Hot Buffet items are Butterscotch Chocolate Mother’s Day Brunch at these: Brownie Stagecoach Inn will include Hickory Smoked Bacon Blackberry Cheesecake a cold buffet, hot buffet and Andouille Sausage Apple Cobbler attended station for $44 for Buttermilk Biscuits with adults and $22 for children black pepper gravy Alexander’s Distillery ages six and over, children Scrambled Eggs with Alexander’s Distillery five and under eat for free. white cheddar and chives will have a prix fixe menu The buffet will be served Strawberry-Lavender for Mother’s Day brunch. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 12. For French Toast with maple Reservations are required at reservations, call 254-947- syrup and whipped cream 254-947-3828. The brunch 5111. Lemon-Pepper Roast is $48.95 per adult. Items on the Cold Buffet Chicken with grilled onions Young adult choices are are these: and parsley salad also available. Young Adults (12 & under) Cream Apple Sage Pesto topped Field Green Salad served Grilled Asparagus with First Course Choices Petit cut of Prime Rib Captain Crunch Chicken with Pinenuts and Parme- with grilled spring vegeta- garlic herb butter and to- Tomato Gazpacho with over whipped potatoes, Tenders with Fries san Cheese bles, toppings, dressings. bacco onions basil and toasted pine nuts fresh veggies and choice of Chicken Fried Steak: Prime Tenderloin (6 oz.) Seasonal Fruit Salad Yukon1 Royal Gold-Garlic Street (254)Salad of 947-8840Mixed Greens, sauce $18.95 ribeye cutlet served with with Port Wine Reduction served with Mixed Berries Mashed Potatoes Dijon vinaigrette, toasted Crispy Chicken Ten- jalapeno and bacon cream served with Mashed Potato OPEN 10walnuts, - 6 DAILY blue cheese crum- ders with Mashed Potatoes, gravy and mashed potato – and Seasoned Vegetables bles, shredded carrots, sugarshacksalado.com fresh veggies and Honey seasoned vegetables Stuffed Bacon and cherry tomatoes, bacon lar- Mustard dipping sauce Stuffed Chicken Maxi Cheese Sandwich with Fries dons Life is sweet $13.95 Luna with Artichoke, Biscuits and Jalapeno Bacon Wrapped Dates Mozzarella & Provolone Mushroom, Spinach and and Bacon Gravy stuffed with brie and apples Cheese Pizza $10.95 Cheese topped with Dijon Chicken Tortilla Soup SOFI’S Entrée Course Choices All young adult selec- Parmesan Cream Sauce Barton House Side Salad at the Stagecoach Blackened Mahi-Mahi Flicka tions include a Vanilla served with Mashed Potato Caesar Salad with cilantro pesto, and a Bean Ice Cream “Sundae”. and Seasoned Vegetables quinoa, mango, cabbage Pan Seared Tilapia with NEW FLAX NEW SHOES salad, lime vinaigrette Ramble Restaurant 1 Royal Street (254) 947-8840 The Barton House 2 Shrimp topped with Jala- Herb and garlic rubbed and Farmhouse Grill 401 S. Main (254) 947-4336 The Barton House peno Scampi Sauce served OPEN 10pork - 6loin DAILY with a maple and Ramble will be open for Restaurant will be open Mashed Potato and Sea- Life is sweet fig jus, fontina and beet Brunch on Mother’s Day, 10 hand dipped Gelato sugarshacksalado.com for Mother’s Day brunch soned Vegetables risotto and stewed beet a.m.-2 p.m. Mother’s Day Lunch 10 Grilled Salmon topped greens In addition to the regular Host a Candy Bar a.m.-2 p.m. May 12. with Hollandaise served Roasted Prime Rib of menu, Ramble will be fea- at your next party The following menu with Mashed Potato and Beef, horseradish mashed turing Crab Cake Benedict items will be offered: Seasoned Vegetable potatoes, vegetable potage and Prime Rib. Smoked Salmon Benedict: Grilled Ribeye (12 oz.) and red wine reduction That evening, Ramble Two poached eggs with topped with Red Wine sauce (Add $5.95) be offering dinner from smoked salmon, sauteed Demi served Mashed Pota- Dessert Choices 5-8 p.m. Reservations can spinach on challah Toast to and Seasoned Vegetables Coconut cream pie be made at www.ramble 1 Royal Street (254) 947-8840 topped with Hollandaise. Cilantro Pesto Grilled 106 North Main Street Strawberry and rhubarb Chicken tossed with Riga- restaurant.com and using (next to Ambrosia Tea Room) Sweet Chili Chicken cake, whipped cream, mint toni in a Parmesan Cream the OpenTable link. (254) 855-5538 Private ShowingsOPEN 10 - 6 DAILY and Waffles with Tabasco Raspberry Sorbet Guests can also call Life is sweet Maple Syrup. Sauce sugarshacksalado.com 254.308.2006 for reserva- Cheddar and Bacon Sauteed Shrimp and Fi- tions. Stuffed French Toast esta Corn tossed with Pasta The Farmhouse Grill topped with Blueberry Ma- in a Scampi Sauce will also be open on Sun- ple Syrup Lobster Ravioli with day, noon-8 p.m. offering Strawberry and Cream Saffron Caper Sauce the full menu. No reserva- French Toast topped with Butternut Squash Tor- tions are required at The Strawberries and Romanoff tellachi tossed with Green Farmhouse. 1 Royal Street (254) 947-8840 The Inn at Salado OPEN 10 - 6 DAILY Market Days at Inn at Salado will have Life is sweet a Mother’s Day Lunch 11 sugarshacksalado.com a.m.-2 p.m. catered for $25 per adults, including tax Springhouse and gratuity and $15 for children 10 and under. The Mama Mia Italian Emporium Buffet will include these: Salads Liquor Store Relive your childhood second weekends Caesar Salad with shred- with Retro Candy 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. ded parmesan and croutons 1 WorldRoyal Street Class Selection (254) 947-8840 Italian House Salad with New & Vintage Furnishings let us introduceOPEN you 10 to your - 6 newDAILY favorite cucumbers, carrots, toma- Beautiful Home Decor toes, red onion and pepper- LifeMonday is sweet thrusugarshacksalado.com Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. oncini with creamy Italian 1109 W. Village Rd, Salado (behind Sonic) (254) 947-7117 Gifts dressing. Ladies Boutique Entrees Mona’s Ribeye Lasagna: Jewelry, Clothing & Accessories seasoned ground ribeye lay- ered with pasta, cheese and Salado Antique Mall 120 Royal Street marinara. Meatballs Arribiala: Home of the Original Italian meatballs in a zesty & Bee’s Antiques marinara. Salado Pure. Simple. Clean. Beauty. Chicken Fettuccini Al- Thousands of Antiques, Certified fredo Market non-GMO Lobster Ravioli in a lan- Collectibles and Primitives gluten-free gostino sauce Days dairy-free Cheese Tortellini tossed Second Weekend Keto-friendly with a crema rosa sauce. of Every Month Salado’s Best Kept Secret Paleo-friendly Roasted rosemary red potatoes Thyme and citrus baby OPEN THURS - SAT 10 - 5 May 11 - 12 carrots SUN 12 - 5 MON 10 - 5 Asparagus with shaved Sat & Sun 9 - 5 CLOSED TUES & WED parmesan Desserts Find us on Facebook [email protected] 947-3355 Essential Italian Cream Cake Salado Antique Mall Building Blocks Limoncello Marscapone For Beauty 751 N Stagecoach Road I-35 frontage road North Tiramisu 560 N. Main, Suite 10 (254) 947-1909 Page 2C, salado Village Voice, May 9, 2019

Salado Market Days returns to the grounds of Salado Antique Mall, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. A variety of vendors and food trucks will be on the grounds of Barrow Brewing, May on May 11 and 12. The monthly event features a selection of special vendors as well 11 from 4 - 8 p.m. for the Spring Farmers and Makers Market. photo courtesy Terra Living as the many vendors inside Salado Antique Mall and Bee’s Antiques. Salado Calendar of Events

May 9 May 13 May 14 May 18 May 21 May 22 Salado Ladies Auxil- Littles Storytime: Salado Rotary Club Saturday Storytime: Salado Village Artists: Salado Lions Club iary Meeting 9:30 a.m. Bugs, 11 a.m. at Salado 11:30 a.m. at Johnny’s Bugs, 11 a.m. at Salado brush art crafting and 11:30 a.m. Salado Civic at the Salado Church of Public Library Steaks and Barbecue Public Library needle work, 9 - 11 a.m. Center Christ Activity Center at Salado Village Artist May 13 May 14 May 18 May 22 May 9 Salado Village Artists Around the World Family Movie: Alad- building Choir Rehearsal, 5:30 Style Show & Benefit meet: Knitters 1 - 3 p.m. themed diner, by reser- din, 1 p.m. at Salado Pub- May 21 p.m. at the Presbyterian Luncheon, Chisholm lic Library Church of Salado and Stitchers 1:30 - 4 p.m. vation at Alexander’s Sit and Knit 10 a.m. Trail ABWA, 10 a.m. at at Salado Village Artists Distillery. Reservations: May 18 - noon at Salado Public May 22 the Blue Heron Room of Building (254) 947-3828 Teen Scene: Popsicle Library. info: (254) 947- ESL Classes, 6 p.m. Tenroc. Tickets: $30 at May 13 ay Stick Bracelets, 2:30 p.m. 9191 at the Creekside Cottage Christy’s, Magnolia’s, M 14 Power Puff Football at Salado Public Library of Salado First Baptist Shoppes on Main, Spring- Salado Community May 21 Game and Salado 7-on-7 house Emporium and Chorus practice 6 p.m. May 18 Salado Rotary Club Church League Championship Susan Marie’s. Salado Civic Center Spring Farmers Mar- 11:30 a.m. at Johnny’s at SHS Football Practice May 23 May 14 ket, 4 - 8 p.m. at Barrow Steaks and Barbecue May 9 Field. Grades 5/6 at 5 KidZone: Popsicle Texas Moon Domino Brewing Co KidZone: Mother’s p.m., Power Puff Games May 21 Stick Stars, 4 p.m. at Sal- Tournament, 6 - 9 p.m. at Day Cards, 4 p.m. at Sal- at 6 p.m., grades 7/8 at 7 May 18 Salado Community ado Public Library. Ages Barrow Brewing ado Public Library. Ages p.m. Reception to honor Chorus practice 6 p.m. 5-12 5-12 May 15 Michael McDougal and Salado Civic Center May 23 May 13 Andy Jackson for ser- ay Mah Jongg, 10 a.m. - May 21 Wine Tastings $10 at M 9 Reception to honor vice on Salado Board of 2 p.m. at Salado Public Bell County Genealog- The Barton House Wine Tastings $10 at Darrell Street for 15 years Alderman, 6 p.m. at the Library ical Society Meeting 6:30 The Barton House service on SISD Board, Village of Salado Munici- ay p.m. at Temple Public May 9 5:15 p.m. at Salado Civic M 15 pal Building Center. RE/MAX Legends Library Around the World May 18 themed dinner: South Af- May 13 Blood Drive, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at 805 N Main Village of Salado Board rica, by reservation only Salado ISD Board of of Alderman meeting, at Alexander’s Distillery May 15 Trustees meeting, 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. at the Village of Live Music in Salado (254) 947-3828 at Salado Civic Center Choir Rehearsal, 5:30 Salado Municipal Build- May 9 May 13 p.m. at the Presbyterian ing Church of Salado The Run for Beer Salado Masonic Lodge May 19 ay Group, 6:30 p.m. at Bar- Floor practice is 6:30 M 15 Art Opening Reception row Brewing Co p.m. at the Lodge every ESL Classes, 6 p.m. with Stephen King, 3 - 5 May 10 Monday except Stated at the Creekside Cottage p.m. at Salado Winery The Brewseam, 4 - 7 Meeting. Stated meeting of Salado First Baptist Company is 7:30 p.m. Monday on or Church p.m. at Barrow Brewing. May 19 before Full Moon. ay Children will be able to M 16 Open discussion Al- learn and explore through May 13 Salado Chamber of Anon Meeting 6 p.m. different exhibits from Salado Chapter of Commerce Board Meet- Salado United Methodist Temple Children’s Muse- Songsmith, 7-9 p.m. at ing 8:30 a.m. at Salado Church Youth Activities um. Salado Public Library. Museum Hall Center May 11 Aspiring songwriters meet May 16 monthly for discussion May 20 Bikes & Brews, 7:30 KidZone: Butterfly Littles Storytime: a.m. at Barrow Brewing and to share works in Canvas paintings, 4 p.m. progress. info: suheflin@ Pandas, 11 a.m. at Salado Co at Salado Public Library. Public Library gmail.com Ages 5-12 May 11-12 May 20 May 13 ay May 11 Barrow Brewing Co presents local favorite Ben- Salado Market Days, M 16 Salado Village Artists 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Salado Bikes & Brews, 7 p.m. Wine Tastings $10 at Jamin’ (top) at 4 p.m. and The Lost Project (bottom) at at Barrow Brewing Co meet: Knitters 1 - 3 p.m. 7 p.m. Antique Mall The Barton House and Stitchers 1:30 - 4 p.m. May 11 May 14 May 16 at Salado Village Artists Heart and Hands Min- Salado Chamber of Priest’s Pint, 6:30 Building istries food and clothing Commerce Friendship - 7:30 p.m. at Barrow and Coffee networking May 20 pantry 9 - 11 a.m. at Sala- Brewing Salado United Meth- do Plaza Shopping Center opportunity, 8 - 9 a.m. at the Visitor Center. RSVP May 16 odist Women 5:45 p.m. at May 11 online Village of Salado Board Salado United Methodist Asanas and Ales 10 - 11 of Aldermen meeting, Church Room 117 a.m. at Barrow Brewing May 14 6:30 p.m. at Municipal Men’s Prayer Break- May 20 Company Building. Includes second Salado Masonic Lodge fast, 8 a.m. at the Presby- public hearing on pro- May 11 terian Church of Salado Floor practice is 6:30 Saturday Storytime: posed annexation of SISD p.m. at the Lodge every Moms, 11 a.m. at Salado May 14 properties Monday except Stated Public Library Salado Village Artists: May 16 Meeting. Stated meeting brush art crafting and The Run for Beer is 7:30 p.m. Monday on or May 11 needle work, 9 - 11 a.m. Teen Scene: LED Group, 6:30 p.m. at Bar- before Full Moon. at Salado Village Artist row Brewing Co Mothers Day Cards, 2:30 building May 20 p.m. at Salado Public May 18 Salado Public Library Library May 14 Bikes & Brews, 7:30 Board of Trustees Meet- Salado Ladies Auxil- Saturday May 11 a.m. at Barrow Brewing ing 4 p.m. at the library iary meeting 9:30 a.m. Co BenJamin’, 4 p.m. at May 17 Spring Farmers Mar- Social and 10 a.m. Meet- May 20 Barrow Brewing ket, 4 - 8 p.m. at Barrow May 18 Bikes & Brews, 7 p.m. Denny Cullinan, 7 p.m. ing at Salado Church of Aaron Watson, 6 p.m. at Barrow Brewing Brewing Co Christ Activity Center Half Price Antiques at Barrow Brewing Co at Johnny’s Outback Sale, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at May 18 May 12 May 14 May 21 The Lost Project, 7 Open discussion Al- Salado Museum Men’s Prayer Break- p.m. at Barrow Brewing David Johnson 4 p.m. Sit and Knit 10 a.m. at Barrow Brewing Anon Meeting 6 p.m. - noon at Salado Public May 18 fast, 8 a.m. at the Presby- Sunday Salado United Methodist Library. info: (254) 947- Trudy’s Closet 10 a.m. terian Church of Salado Wes Perryman, 3 p.m. May 19 Church Youth Activities 9191 - noon at Grace Church at Barrow Brewing Kady Rain, 3 p.m. at Center Barrow Brewing

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Aaron Watson will take top spot. “We started jump- lates to a hopeful roar. er comforts before inten- the stage at Johnny’s Out- ing around and squealing Romance is a central sifying into no mere stroll back on May 11. Tickets are like kids,” he says. “It was theme of the album, but down memory lane, but an available online at johnny- a beautiful moment because Watson isn’t interested in increasingly indignant rant, ssteaksandbbq.com for $30 I got to share it with the girl adding to the steady stream capturing the hurt and anger per person. Tickets will be who believed in me when I of hook-up anthems coming of a country that’s currently available on the day of the was broke and playing some out of Music Row. Watson’s reeling politically and so- show for $35. Reserved pawnshop guitar. It is some- love songs are celebra- cially. “I think it might be lawn chair seats are $50. thing I’ll never forget.” That tions of monogamy and the the best song I’ve ever writ- Mason Lively and Colby momentous instant also ar- bonds that only time, mutu- ten,” Watson says. Cooper will open the show rived with a built-in chal- al respect, and persistence Refusing to worry about for Watson. lenge. “Once we dried the can build. The swinging, charts or current trends, Aaron Watson isn’t inter- tears of joy, it hit me,” Wat- fiddle-soaked “Take You Watson hopes the main ested in what someone else son says. “I had my work Home Tonight” anticipates thing Vaquero accomplish- thinks he should do. But in- cut out for me for my next a steamy night in, while es is bringing his growing Thur 4-9:30 pm stead of getting lonely as he album.” “Run Wild Horses” is a pas- legion of fans joy. And no Fri 4-10 pm sidesteps expectations, he’s Determined, Watson sionate ode to lovemaking matter what happens next, SaT 12-10 pm gaining followers––hun- committed to waking up ev- featuring a standout vocal he is anchored and ready. “It Sun 11 am-8 pm dreds of thousands of them. ery morning before the sun performance from Watson, doesn’t really matter wheth- No Diggity - Cheese Pizza $9.47 Delivered with a warm rose to write songs on that whose laid-back croon lets er I’m playing a dance- Margherita - Classic Pizza $9.47 smile and fueled by a wild same old pawnshop guitar loose and soars. Infectious hall in Texas or a stadium Pilot - Pepperoni Pizza $10.16 spirit, Watson’s rebellion he scored 20 years ago. “I first single “Outta Style” tour around the world, I’m Holla Back - White Pizza $9.47 Big Don - Bacon Lovers Pizza $1 3.16 echoes the land that helped bet you I couldn’t get $50 for and shuffling “Be My Girl just me,” he says. “I won’t make him. 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They’re a rugged the band spent the last two other kind of love on the that there’s somebody, you Extras: Meat $1.50, Cheese $1.00, Veg $0.75 Plus Tax people, proud of home but years playing more than 35 album closer, “Diamonds really don’t take that for humble and hardworking, states and six countries. & Daughters.” Two years granted. the first to help a neighbor The result is Vaquero, a ago, his then four-year- but also fiercely indepen- bold album that confidently old daughter asked him to dent. And Watson is un- draws from Texas’ storied write her a song for his next questionably one of them. musical melting pot: dance- record. “I thought it sure Book Your Tee Time Today “I’ve always considered hall shuffles, dustbowl nar- would be special if I could myself an anti-rock star,” ratives, Tejano, and more write her a song right now OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Watson says, his drawl fill the record. that we could dance to at Practice Facility Memberships Available cracking slightly as he In writing the new al- her wedding someday,” he grins. “People don’t like bum, Watson felt especial- says. That’s exactly what me because I’m a rock star. ly drawn to the idea of the he did. A tender look at the 27 unforgettable holes of Golf designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. People like me because I’m vaquero, the original Span- past, present, and future, just like them.” ish horseman that set the the song will undoubted- Throughout his 17-year foundation for the North ly touch every parent and career that spans a dozen al- American cowboy, a soli- daughter who hears it. bums and more than 2,500 tary figure with a legend- The title track is an ac- shows throughout the U.S. ary work ethic. Watson is cordion-fueled joy, buoyed and Europe, 39-year-old a modern-day vaquero–– by Watson’s delivery of life Watson has stubbornly and he just gets up at 5 a.m. to lessons courtesy of an old sincerely identified with the wrangle songs instead of vaquero sitting alone at a everyman––even as he’s cattle. And while he won’t bar. “Mariano’s Dream” proven to be the exception deny the pressure he felt and “Clear Isabel” are to the rule. following his last album’s companion pieces, placed The latest evidence of success, outside barome- back-to-back to stunning Watson’s homespun singu- ters can’t compel him to cinematic effect. Plaintive larity is Vaquero, an ambi- change who he is or what he instrumental “Mariano’s tious 16-song set of char- writes. Watson is Watson, Dream” kicks off the expe- acter-driven storytelling, chart-topping record or not. rience, haunting and sad as level-headed cultural com- “This is the first album an acoustic guitar carries MillCreekGolf27.com mentary, and love songs I’ve ever made where if it’s listeners through a lush Tex- for grown-ups that promise the last album I ever make, I Mex soundscape. The song (254) 947-5698 to further solidify his sta- could be content with that,” then segues into “Clear Isa- tus as one of today’s finest Watson says of Vaquero. bel,” and listeners soon dis- torch-bearers of real coun- One listen and it’s easy cover the Mariano named in try music. to understand why. Album the previous track is father Vaquero is the follow-up opener “Texas Lullaby” to Isabel. A story of sacri- to 2015’s The Underdog, an pays lilting homage both fice and heartbreak, “Clear acclaimed collection that to home and to the bravery Isabel” imbues the souls also made history. Watson of the young heroes fight- who choose to cross a river was sitting at his kitch- ing wars. Deep connections in search of safety with the en table as his wife Kim to place and family course dignity and beauty they de- scrambled eggs when he throughout the record. Sing- serve. “It’s one of my favor- got the call: The Underdog along “These Old Boots ite moments on the record,” Best Mexican Food Restaurant in Salado had debuted at No. 1 on the Have Roots” celebrates new Watson says. “I feel like if Billboard Country Albums love by offering promises I could play Guy Clark that Sylvia’s at the Club Chart. It was the first time grounded in the honor and song, he’d smile.” an independent, male coun- grace of past generations. “They Don’t Make ‘Em Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Open to the public 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. try artist had ever outsold A fiddle accents Watson’s Like They Used To” begins majors to premiere at the lines playfully then esca- as warm nostalgia, and oth- Dine In or Carry Out (254) 654-7885 Page 4C, salado Village Voice, May 9, 2019 Shopping Map of Salado Map Legend S Shopping A Art and Galleries L Lodging D Dining and Drinks V Venues & Sights $ Services C Churches and Education

# Business Name Type 4 St. Stephen Catholic Church C 6 Salado College Park V 7 Raney & Associates $ 9 Salado Museum V Salado Visitors Center $ Salado Chamber of Commerce $ Village of Salado Tourism Office $ 10 Sofi’s S 14 Salado Glassworks A 16 The Sugar Shack S/D 17 Barrow Brewing Co. D 20 Springhouse Emporium S 21 The Venue V 22 The Shed D 24 Tablerock V 26 Salado United Methodist Church C 29 Alexander’s Distillery D 29 Inn on the Creek L 30 First Baptist Church C 32 First Texas Brokerage $ 34 First Community Title $ Farmer’s Insurance $ Zbranek Agency 40 W.A. Pace Memorial Park V 48 The Inn at Salado L 49 Lively Coffeehouse & Bistro D 51 The Barton House D 55 Salado Family Dentistry $ 58 The Shoppes on Main S 60 Salado Creek Jewelry S 62 The Pizza Place D 65 ERA Colonial Real Estate $ 73 Cornett Corner $ First Eye Care Salado S 75 Stage Stop Center Bruce Bolick, CPA $ Salado Care Clinic $ 76 Salado Civic Center $ 81 Salado Wine Seller and D Salado Winery Co. 82 St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church C 85 Salado Post Office $ 86 Bill Bartlett – Century 21 $ 87 The Personal Wealth Coach $ 89 Stamp Salado S 90 Presbyterian Church of Salado C 91 Troy Smith Financial Services $ 92 Salado Sculpture Garden A 96 Salado Plaza Ace Pest Control $ Integrity Rehab $ Salado’s Hair Shop $ Salado Village Voice $ 97 Brookshire Brothers S 100 Salado Public Library C 113 Salado Church of Christ C 126 Cowboy’s Barbecue D 130 Village Spirits S 132 Broecker Funeral Home $ 136 Salado Schools & Stadium C 139 Cedar Valley Baptist Church C

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Historical Markers in Salado

6. Salado Historic College Hill 8. Shady Villa Hotel (Stagecoach Inn) 8. Main Street Bridge 16. Barber-Berry Mercantile 28. Dr. McKie Place (Twelve Oaks) 45. The Anderson House 55. The Armstrong Adams House 79. The Reed Cabin 23. The Baines House 29. Alexander’s Distillery 46 Old Saloon 61. Historic Lenticular Bridge 100. The Josiah Fowler House 24. Historic Dipping Vats 30. First Baptist Church 48. The Norton-Orgain House 49. The Vickrey House 25. The A.J. Rose Mansion 31. The Tyler House 50. The Barton House 76. Boles-Aiken & Denman Cabins 26. Old Methodist Chapel 35. Salado Masonic Lodge #296 51. The Levi Tenney House 77. The Robert B. Halley House 27. Caskey-Hendricks House salado Village Voice, May 9, 2019, Page 5C King Features Weekly Service May 6, 2019 King Features Weekly Service May 6, 2019 1. LITERATURE: Which one of Charles Dickens’ novels features a character named Pip? 2. TELEVISION: Who played the title role in the 1970-80s sitcom “Alice”? THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE to the ace and exited with a third dia- 3. ANATOMY: Which part of the WORM mond, hoping West would have to brain regulates homeostasis of wake/ sleep cycles, hunger and thirst? win the trick. If he did, West would 4. U.S. STATES: What is the capital have no choice but to yield a ruff-and- of Washington state? discard or return a heart into the A-Q. 5. MYTHOLOGY: What was the name of the Roman equivalent of the Either way, South would avoid a heart Greek goddess Aphrodite? loser and so make the slam. 6. GEOLOGY: Diamonds are most- ly made of which element? However, West, who had been pay- 7. HISTORY: In which American ing close attention to the proceedings, city did the Great Molasses Flood did not cooperate with declarer’s plan. occur in 1919? 8. THEATER: Which long-running When the second round of diamonds musical features the character Fanny was led to the ace at trick nine, West Brice? put up his jack. East was then able to 9. ACRONYMS: What does the acronym “ROYGBIV” stand for? win the third diamond with the ten and 10. FOOD & DRINK: What is cia- return a heart to scuttle the slam. batta? South had basically the right idea, Answers but his sequence of plays had a serious 1. “Great Expectations” 2. Linda Lavin flaw: He had openly telegraphed his 3. Hypothalamus intentions and thus made it easier for 4. Olympia West to find the winning counterplay. 5. Venus 6. Carbon A far better approach is to win the 7. Boston diamond queen with the king and 8. “Funny Girl” 9. Color sequence of the rainbow return a diamond to the ace at trick (Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, two. West would have to be very indigo and violet) inspired to play his jack at this early 10. Type of Italian bread stage. If he instead makes the almost © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc. automatic play of following suit with the nine, he is a dead duck. Declarer Suppose you’re declarer at six spades proceeds more or less as before, and and West leads the queen of diamonds. finishes with 12 tricks. How would you play the hand? The low diamond play at trick two When the deal occurred, South won should be made before West has any the diamond with the king, cashed the idea of what’s going on. It’s hard for A-K of spades and A-K of clubs and him to know so early in the play that ruffed a club. He then crossed to dum- the crucial point has already been my with a spade and ruffed dummy’s reached, and he should be put to that last club. test as soon as possible. At this point, declarer led a diamond © 2019 King Features Syndicate Inc.

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