(1) What an amazing weekend. It began with a ribbon cutting at Watermill Marketplace. Many Salado residents attended this event, enjoyed tasty refreshments, and saw first-hand a beautifully decorated store filled-to-the brim with have-to-have-merchandise. If you have not been in this store, please take time and welcome one of our newest business to our Village family.
(2) Christmas in October was outstanding. Visitors drove 3-6 hours just to attend this annual event.
Rain and cool weather made it more enjoyable. Shoppers stood in lines both days to get into the Stagecoach Inn Conference Room. The vendors decorated beautifully and the Ladies Auxiliary worked hard to make this a special event.
Most of Saturday was spent looking for a parking place. The village was wall-to-wall people and the shop owners seemed to be doing well. It is about time!
The Holiday Season is here. May it be our best season, yet!
(3) The Volunteer Fire Department had a tremendous "Family Day" at Fire Station #2. It began in the early morning with a 5K and half marathon. In the rain, approximately 60 people walked and ran.
All day, families came and enjoyed free hot dogs, learned about fire and police equipment, and played games. One child, approximately 6-8 years-old told me on the Constable's automobile loud speaker "to clear the road." He is going to make an excellent policeman!
Shane, our Fire Chief, gave a tour of the new 3000 sf building that includes an office, a relaxing room, 6 upstairs bedrooms and a kitchen. Talk about preparing for the future -- this Fire Department is preparing for 30-years down-the-road. Since it is being done with volunteer labor and money, when it becomes available, it will a few years before it will be totally completed. What is important to remember is the planning for now and for the future of the people who will live in Salado.
The following are a few pictures of the Volunteer Fire Department Family Day:
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"Ok, team, start the engine, turn on the siren, and let's get rolling."
"A future fire lady's artistic experience."
"Grandfather, I want to be like you."
"Nothing can beat a snow cone and lots of love."
"Future planning by a great Volunteer Fire Department"
Very respectfully,
Skip
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