Friends,
You are turning the corner with enthusiasm, optimism, and energy. Here are just a few examples:
(1) The community meetings this week have been filled with your friends and neighbors talking about Salado and the days-to-come with excitement and joy. After the meetings, little small groups of people are planning, laughing, and sharing their thoughts. All of these meetings are open to the public and I strongly encourage you to attend.
(2) The beauty of our neighborhoods is to behold. Many of the yards could occupy the front page on any landscape or garden magazine. Thank you. Your community pride is catching. Gayle and I are doing all we can to stay up with you. You set your standards high. Thank you, again.
(3) You are shopping in our shops down town. That has not gone unnoticed. The shop owners are grateful and appreciative. It not only helps them; it helps you, too. Generated sales tax can be used to improve our infrastructure. Please look for that special gift in that "shop around the corner."
(4) The golf course is looking beautiful and it appears the number of players are increasing weekly.
Please allow me to tell you a true story from this week:
A shopper was thirsty wanted to get something to drink. Seeing an establishment that appeared to be open, the shopper stopped, got out of the car, started to enter the business only to discover it was closing. The shopper apologized and said she would return at a more convenient time.
The merchant said, "Oh, please come in. It is fine. I still have cleaning to do and I will be happy to serve you. Enjoy yourself."
Will the customer come back? Of course.
Will the customer tell others? Yes, many times over.
Will the merchant's business grow? Oh, yes.
It is obvious everyone is individually doing what they can. Thank you. Collectively, it is very obvious that Salado is turning a corner and proving why many people believe -- The Village of Salado is one of the best small towns in Texas.
Very Respectfully,
Skip
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