Salado Village Voice will be closed July 4 Salado illageillage oiceoice VOL. XXXVII, NUMBER V11V THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2014 254/947-5321 FAX 254/947-9479VV SALADOviLLAGEVOICE.COM 50¢ Construction intense on I-35 “This is the most in- I-35 from its present loca- meeting were frustrated tensive level we will see,” tion to connect Salado Pla- by the lack of schematics, said Jodi Wheatley, infor- za Drive in a straight shot others were frustrated by mation specialist for Texas underneath I-35 ending at what they consider a lack Department of Transporta- West Village Road on the of consideration for safety tion for the I-35 corridor in west. for those traveling in the the Waco District. Traffic on Salado Plaza project area. One citizen And it is intense as 66 Rd. will be able to turn asked repeatedly about miles of the 80 miles of north or south on Main the confusion of drivers I-35 that pass through the Street or continue west to on two-way frontage roads Waco District, from Ab- under pass I-35. Traffic on during the construction, bott in the north to Salado Mill Creek Dr. will also be especially when those in the south, are under able to turn south on Main roads will be one-way construction as part of a or north onto the access when the project is com- major project to expand road feed. The access road pleted. I-35 in both directions so feed at Salado Library is She was told that TX- that it will be at least three actually two way, feeding DOT will “look into that” lanes in each direction and into the northbound access for additional signage to four lanes in highly-popu- lanes, according to the I-35 warn drivers that the ac- lated areas. schematics. cess roads are two-way, Salado Legends takes the stage at Tablerock’s outdoor amphitheatre for perfor- Salado should see its TXDOT officials did particularly in areas where mances on July 19, July 26 and August 2. construction aches coming not have the I-35 schemat- there is a confluence of to an end by the close of ics on hand for the June traffic such as the inter- Salado Legends returns to Tablerock’s 2015 as crews with James 26 town hall meeting with section of West Village Construction are expected citizens, having left those Road with the two-way ac- to begin construction in maps at the Waco office. cess road and the entrance outdoor amphitheatre stage in July the next three months on However, they did have ramp back onto I-35. Central Texas’ favorite recent Tablerock Gospel sity of Mary Hardin Bay- the final portion of the schematics for the Belton Citizens were again en- outdoor musical drama, Festival will also make a lor. Taryn Kornegay, a project through Salado: portions of the expansion couraged by Wheatley to Salado Legends, will be cameo appearance. 2014 graduate of Salado the reconfiguring of the project. follow TXDOT on Twitter presented at Tablerock’s Andy Anderson is High, has played Sadie underpass of I-35 and Sal- A copy of the I-35 sche- and subscribe to the daily Goodnight Amphitheater once again called upon Lou Chalk and every other ado Plaza. matics are available in a and weekly e-mail distri- on Royal Street in Salado, to perform many roles in female lead role in Salado Work on this sec- large PDF file at salado butions of lane and other Texas on July 19 and 26 Legends. This year the Legend since she was in tion will take about eight villagevoice.com. closures for the construc- and Aug. 2. full-time weather man for the 4th grade. Howard months to complete and Many of the 100 or so tion project at my35.org. A catered fajita din- KCEN TV for the past 16 Horton, retired Univer- will move the underpass of citizens gathered for the ner will be served before years and the part-time sity of Mary Hardin Bay- the play at 7:15 p.m. those movie actor has appeared lor professor, will portray evenings at Tablerock’s in yet another film. Andy Sam Houston. This is Girls named to All State park where you will be played Juan Seguin at the Howard’s sixteenth year in eating on limestone tables, Alamo in the documenta- that role. Shyenne Hicks was seated on rock benches ry “Behold a Pale Horse” A list of the cast and named to the Texas Sports under live oak shade trees. which was filmed in May crew members from Sal- Writers Association All Reservations are required of 2013. In June Andy will ado are: Addie Ashe; Ste- State First Team at first for the $10 catered dinner. be in the trailer for “They phen, Kim, and Edward base and pitcher Morgan If you wish to attend the Rode On” filmed near Me- Cathriner; Anne, Dick, Hill and shortstop Malory 8:15 p.m. show only (no nard, Texas. Andy played Sam and Sarah Colley; Schattle received Honor- dinner), you may purchase the Captain of a Ranger Casey, Megan and Kathy able Mention. tickets at the gate the night Company in “Dawn of the Daniell; Judy Hughes; Hicks led the Lady of the performance. Adult Crescent Moon” that pre- Haden, Heather, Nolan Eagles in batting with 13 tickets - $20, Child 12 and miered at a Houston film and Josh Harris; Taryn, homers and 80 RBIs. In under - $5. festival this past May and Jada, David and Tonya 148 plate appearances, she Shyenne Hicks Morgan Hill Playwright Jackie Mills won two top awards. In Kornegay; Billy Lum- had an on-base percentage with a batting average of was honored in Washing- addition, he has been cast mus; Jenny Miller; Paula of .595. She batted .568 .333 in 153 plate appear- ton D.C. when Salado as a sheriff in a new film Miller; Jackie and Denver and had 36 hits for extra ances. She had 38 hits and Legends was placed in the called “Retail Hell: Do Mills; Sylvester Olivas; bases. drove in 13 runs. Library of Congress as a You Work Here” and sev- Teresa Pinkerton; Tiffany Hill pitched in 24 Schattle had a batting “Local Legacy.” This eral other productions that and Katie Pitou; Geno, games and had a record of average of .591 and an on- year Donnie Williams are in preproduction. Patti and Logan Pitts; 18-6. She faced 579 batters base average of .645. She will direct a cast and crew The lead male role, An- Jensen Puckett; Megan, and had an ERA of 2.18. had 151 plate appearances numbering 118 people in drew McIver, is played by Parker, Chris and Terri She struck out 159 batters in 41 games, collecting the epic tale that the Li- Joey Kincaid from Belton. Seaton; Amy, Hanna and and allowed 101 hits and 75 hits and 75 RBIs, 19 brary of Congress called Joey has played lead roles Steven Simmons; Ashlyn 76 walks. At the plate, she doubles, 10 triples and 10 “a record of life in Amer- in Guys and Dolls, How to and Hailey Stouder; Walt was very effective as well, home runs. Malory Schattle ica at the end of the 19th Succeed in Business, Cin- Tollefson; Donnie and century.” Add the horses, derella, Once Upon a Mat- Bridget Williams; David wagon, carriage and the tress, and others. and Matthew Woodall. Fireworks at Mill Creek Krista Ash portrays To purchase tickets on While you can’t set off for Mill Creek members Village regulations do Tablerock cat that some- Lucy McDougal in the line with your credit card fireworks in the Village and $65 for non-mem- not allow the discharge times graces the stage and female lead role. Krista go to www.tablerock.org. of Salado to celebrate the bers. There will be prizes of fireworks with the you’ve got a special show! has played the lead role To inquire about group Fourth of July, you can awarded at the end of the city limits, but aldermen Hopes are high that the of Lucy for three seasons. rates call 254-947-9205 join the Mill Creek Com- tournament. waived this regulation for grey fox who was seen She attends The Univer- munity on July 5 for a spe- The 19th Hole will this special community sneaking home late at the cial dinner at the 19th Hole have plenty of hot dogs event. While you cannot followed by a professional and hamburgers (as well set off fireworks in the Annual picnic July 4 fireworks display over the as the full menu offerings) Village, you can in the Bring a side dish, salad golf course. for family and friends that unincorporated areas of Salado celebrates the 4th The old fashioned 4th or dessert to share with Mill Creek Country evening with the finale of Bell County as the outdoor of July with a community of July picnic celebra- your neighbors. Iced tea Club will host a two-man the evening being a profes- burn ban has been lifted. wide picnic 6 p.m. July 4 tion will feature patriotic and meats will be provid- scramble beginning at 2 sional fireworks display at The public is invited on at the Salado Intermediate music from the Salado ed by the Salado Historical p.m. July 5. Registration about 9 p.m. (dark) over July 5 to join Mill Creek School. The annual event Community Chorus and is Society. will open at 1 p.m. for the the Mill Creek Pond and for its special community is hosted by the Salado hosted by The Salado His- scramble.