1. Many thanks to You for your work Saturday with Fall Clean-up sponsored by Keep Salado Beautiful.
The town looks nice and the lighted Christmas trees are spectacular. Especially thanks to the Salado High School students who worked on the Municipal Building's flower beds and yards.
As one drives around the neighborhoods, the yard art and the fall decorations make our community look special. With Christmas coming, it will be even more beautiful and festive.
"Thank you" to each and everyone.
Michael McDougal and Frank Coachman putting up Christmas Trees Saturday.
Wonder if they are for hire? Thanks Aldermen for helping Keep Salado Beautiful.
2. The low water bridges.
The re-building of the low water bridge on east Amity is scheduled to begin in December. Anyone who travels that bridge knows how dangerous it can be especially for those who do not see well. One slip of a turn and the cold water of the creek greets the driver and passengers.
Like many who work in our west and north communities, please start planning an alternate route.
The low water bridge by Sherrill Park will need attention soon. The gravel from up/down stream is less than a foot below the surface of the bridge. Another six months in a rainy season and the gravel will be even or over it.
A permit has been granted to clean about 25 yards from the bridge. An estimate of $18,000 has been given to do the entire job. The estimate is reasonable because of the equipment and care that has to be given. For instance, nothing can be placed on the ground around the creek. Every tractor scoop has to be placed immediately in a waiting dump truck and carried to another location. It is labor intensive and time consuming. Lone Star Construction has both the equipment and experience
To cover the expense, a golf tournament is being planned for spring. However, the work may have to be completed sooner due to the gravel, weeds, and flood debris. Susan Terry, Keep Salado Beautiful, has agreed to accept donations to have the work done as soon as possible. So that your donation is tax deductible, please make it payable to Salado Community Foundation which is a 501-C-3 Foundation. You will receive a receipt for your donation. Your donation may be mailed to Keep Salado Beautiful, P.O. Box 895, Salado, Texas 76571 or given to Susan Terry.
Your gift will be a win - win for everyone -- for you, an end-of-the-year tax write-off; for the community, a great gift for keeping the creek healthy and clean. It is promised that every penny given will be used to clean the creek and keep it cleaned.
Thank you for your consideration and generosity.
3. James Construction and TXDoT have placed special lighted signs assisting people through the construction and downtown. James Construction is also paying for an I-35 Billboard announcing Salado's Christmas activities. Our Chamber Executive Director, Mary Posche is designing the Billboard. Look for it soon.
4. The Scottish Games brought many, many people to Salado. From all reports, it went well and our businesses had customers.
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