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Letters to the editor
The following letters were submitted to the Taylor Daily Press.
Carp fishing can keep young anglers busy
Dear Editor: Only a few weeks are left until school will be out. Many young people will be at loose ends, parents working, and they have nothing to do. When my husband and I first married, we lived in Hutto and we were not blessed with children. Our nieces and nephews became very important to us. We love to fish, so we took them with us. This began to expand to the other children living close around. We took any that cared to go. You know that bass, catfish or crappie do not always bite fast enough to keep young ones entertained, so I made dough bait for carp. Now let me tell you, that is fun! We always cautioned them to hold on to their rod and reel as a big carp could come along and they would lose it. That happened to one of our nephews. When we had a big trip planned, the young nephews, Larry, Wimpy, Tim and friend John Sterns, would go with Sam the night before and catch grasshoppers using flashlights and coffee cans to put them in. I would do the dough bait to take along. Here is my recipe: First, put a stew pan of water on the stove; while it is coming to a boil, measure out 2 cups of corn meal, 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of vanilla or lemon flavoring, use boiling water to mix; when you can get your hands in, make a good size “pone” about the size of a hamburger bun but as thick as two of them. Then, use a spatula and put it into the boiling water, 15 minutes on each side, don't let it stick. Then have a wet dish towel to lay it on and when it cools you wrap it in a damp towel and put plastic around it. If you can take a pinch off, make a ball of it and bounce it on the floor, then you will know it's just right. If one of the youngsters eats a bite, it is not harmful. I hope people can still enjoy our wonderful country and help our next generation also. Sincerely, Lois Gainer Taylor
Residents object to site picked for wastewater plant
Editor: The community of Normans Crossing and the Norman family are adamantly opposed to the LCRA Lower Brushy Creek Waste Water plant site “D.” The site that is being considered is on the Walther Family Farm in Normans Crossing, next to my family's farm. This site is behind the historic Saul Cemetery. It will be on the north side of FM 1660, in a field, out in the open, in full view for all to see for miles around. Who could possibly think that anyone would be agreeable to a blight of this magnitude in our community? No one notified any of the families or landowners next to this site that it was being considered until the Walther family informed us that their land was going to be surveyed by the LCRA. The Walther family was notified that this was going to happen just a few weeks ago. Poor public relations by the LCRA has upset the community of Normans Crossing. We, as a community have as much a say where this plant is to be located, if not more. Families who have been here for decades and generations deserve consideration. They want to be heard. Please listen to us! We, as a community, cannot comprehend why such a visible site was chosen when other secluded, isolated sites with heavily wooded areas were available. According to Connie Real with the LCRA, these landowners were agreeing to sell without condemnation. Site D will dump a large volume of water into or near Cottonwood Creek. Brushy Creek often backs up into Cottonwood Creek. Site D is near where Cottonwood and Brushy meet. Several other landowners will have access to their property between Cottonwood and Brushy Creek cut off by increased water flow. Normans Crossing is a historic community recognized by the State of Texas. It is more than homes and farms, it is a close and tight knit community with friendships covering decades. Many families have been here for over 100 years. My great-great grandmother came to Normans Crossing with her family by covered wagon in 1872. The Walnut Springs School, now the Normans Crossing Community Club Building, is one of only 12 one room schoolhouses left in Texas. The drive on FM 1660 is one of the most scenic in Williamson County. This land has been cultivated since the mid 1800s. Normans Crossing is a special area. My family is heart broken and devastated about our beautiful farm. Site D or any site with a high visible profile is unacceptable to our community! M.W. Norman Lessner Taylor
Thanks for making downtown event a success
Dear Editor, On behalf of the Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society, I would like to thank everyone who participated in the May 20 celebration “Downtown Taylor-Our National Treasure.” It was indeed a special day to celebrate the listing of the Downtown Taylor Commercial District to the National Register of Historic Places and we were pleased that so many Taylor citizens and out-of-town visitors were able to visit spaces not usually open to the public to learn about Taylor's unique history. Our partners in the event were Taylor Main Street, Taylor Merchants Association, Taylor Economic Development Corporation, Keep Taylor Beautiful and the Taylor Chamber of Commerce. Many thanks to the planning committee which included Jean Johnson, Tessa Streit, Cherri Wolbrueck, Irene Michna, Shanta Kuhl, Linda Wentrcek and Judy Gustafson. It takes many volunteers to host such an event and special thanks go to the downtown building and business owners, Ella Jez and the City of Taylor, Taylor Artist Guild, Suzanne Huser, H-E-B and Sweet Tooth Factory for the refreshments, and the many people who volunteered to man the buildings on tour, serve refreshments and provide the music. Last but certainly not least, thanks so much to you at the Taylor Daily Press for your creativity and professionalism in promoting the event. Sincerely, Claire Maxwell President, Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society, Inc.
Help keep fireworks a Taylor tradition
Dear Editor: Once again it's Fourth of July time and you know what that means - fireworks! Everyone loves watching the fireworks display sponsored by the Taylor Jaycees, whether they are with their grandchildren, children, nieces, nephews or other loved ones. We all love spending the time with family or friends watching the gleaming fireworks burst in the air. Who could forget all the memories made, whether it's your child's first time, all that homemade ice cream you ate while waiting for the show to start or maybe even that very special moment, like it was for my cousin 16 years ago when her husband proposed to her during the grand finale. You can see how much people enjoy the show by the crowded parking lots and by how many people are already situated with their family and bringing out the bug spray by 7 o'clock. Some people can even watch them from their front yard or even, like my neighbors, see them right from their pool. How great is that! Everyone has their usual spot where they gather with others to watch this great show, which wouldn't be possible without the Taylor Jaycees and the small amount of donations that are received from the people in our community. I would like to challenge everyone to make a donation and help the Taylor Jaycees make this another memorable Fourth of July with one of the best fireworks shows that this town has ever had! Why make the Jaycees question themselves if they will even make it this year. If all of the people that watched the show would just give $1 it would make a big impact! Everyone loves the fireworks and what would Fourth of July be without ending it with a big bang! So I challenge everyone in Taylor to make any amount of donation to the Taylor Jaycees and let's make this one of the best shows ever. You can tell by the ... chairs, tailgates, bug spray and the excited crowds of people waiting patiently as you drive around town that everyone can't wait for the show to start and would probably do whatever it takes to get a great seat. So why not make this a great Fourth of July and get out there and make a donation so that the Taylor Jaycees can give us a great show. Remember, I challenge you and every little bit helps. You can send your donations to Taylor Jaycees, Attention: Tracey Michna, P.O. Box 789, Taylor, TX 76574. Kylie Stanford Taylor
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