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Salado VVillageillage VVoiceoice VOL. XLIII, NUMBER 46 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2021 254/947-5321 SALADOviLLAGEVOICE.COM 50¢ Despite damage at each campus, schools reopen While other area districts causing some flooding that were not able to return to was limited to the athletic school this week, Salado ISD hallway. was able to open again on A pipe broke in the staff Feb. 22 despite damage from lounge of the fourth and fifth Winter Storm Uri at all three grade building of Thomas campuses. Arnold Elementary School, A fire sprinkler pipe broke flooding rooms 607, 609, at Salado High School, cre- 611, the staff lounge, spe- ating some flooding in the cial education classroom, building. Water penetrated custodial closet, boys’ and the front offices, Mr. Cook’s girls’ restrooms, and gym classroom, parts of the band foyer. The line was capped hall, band office, concession by school staff. stand, part of practice gym, Belfor brought over the and cafeteria. same machines used at the The fire alarms, sprin- high school to extract the kler system, pull station, and water. The baseboards were ceiling sensors are being re- pulled, the building was paired by Alliance. We have sealed and large dehumidi- partnered with a company fiers were used to dry the (Belfor) to extract the water. area. Moisture checks and Throughout the state, grocery shelves, like those at Brookshire Brothers #69 in Salado, were left bare last week. Dairy They are using machines to environmental tests will be supplies were not able to make it from the processing plants to the stores, in spite of steady milk production every day dehumidify the building and completed prior to allowing during the storm. Shelves should be restocked this week. (PHOTO BY ROYCE WIGGIN) have run moisture checks students and employees in and environmental tests to the building. ensure it was safe for staff “It is likely that we will and students. The moisture need to replace the cabinets,” Storm leaves empty grocery shelves – again! BY KAY LEDBEttER checks test the moisture in Dr. Novotny said. reports in for a state assess- almost all the time the trucks flexible in their choices until TEXAS A&M AGRILifE the air and in the walls. “All Another pipe broke and ment of expected losses and run normally and restocking things returned to normal. areas are okay, with the ex- flooded one of the portable economic impacts. Some gets done,” he said. “So, it’s “I can’t help but think ception of the library,” Su- classrooms. “We capped the The shelves of Texas impacts can be seen imme- a surprise when it happens.” there is some demand side perintendent Michael Novot- pipe and we are draining the grocery stores are seriously diately, while others, espe- But, he said, with a little to this too,” he said. “All of ny told Salado Village Voice. water,” he said, adding “The picked over, if not empty, for cially on crops subjected to time to resupply shelves, us consumers rush out to buy “The library has been sealed furniture will likely need to the second time in less than freezing temperatures for things will be back to nor- stuff, overwhelming the sys- off and will likely need new be replaced.” a year, said a Texas A&M extended periods, need some mal. tem. That’s fine. You need to furniture.” Dr. Novotny said that the AgriLife expert. But winter time to materialize once the OVERALL FOOD PRODUCtiON get stocked up for not being He added that the high district does not have a cost storm-related supply chain snow and ice have melted able to go out. But I think NOT THE PROBLEM school lost water pressure on estimate or completion date shortages are different than away. also we could probably all “It is not a food produc- Feb. 22, but that it was re- to repair and replace furni- those consumers experi- “If a cattle packing plant use some flexibility. We ex- tion problem. We produce stored after an hour. ture. The repairs will be cov- enced during the early days is shut down, then beef pro- pect the shelves to be full no plenty of food. But it’s not A fire sprinkler pipe broke ered by the district’s insur- of the COVID-19 pandemic. duction will be lower one matter what. We expect to stored at the grocery store,” at Salado Middle School, ance. It’s a matter of supply week but back up the next,” be able to get whatever we and demand, said David An- he said. “Also, these weather Anderson said. want, whenever we want it, derson, Ph.D., Texas A&M events may destroy crops like “In extreme events like regardless of season. I think Texans urged to fill out AgriLife Extension Service vegetables or fruit. If they this people go to the store some flexibility, planning economist, Bryan-College do, then we’ll have tighter and buy a lot of stuff to get and patience would help us TDEM Damage Survey Station. supplies and higher prices through the event,” he said. all.” “This is not another CO- until the next production can “Then, during the event, the Anderson said he knows AUSTIN - Governor Greg age to the Texas Division of VID situation from last occur either from another re- trucks to resupply the shelves that is often easier said than Abbott and the Texas Divi- Emergency Management is March,” Anderson said. gion of the world or part of can’t get through, so there is done for those who are in sion of Emergency Manage- a voluntary activity, is not a “This is a really harsh winter the U.S. If the storm killed nothing there. And all the need. This terrible winter ment (TDEM) are encourag- substitute for reporting dam- storm. Of course, the effects a lot of chickens, then we folks working to refill the storm hit when there are still ing Texans to complete the age to an insurance agency, have been exacerbated by the might have lower production shelves were also affected those in need due to the eco- Self Reporting Damage Sur- and does not guarantee di- electric grid and water prob- for a few months and higher by the storm — their homes nomic effects of COVID-19 vey to help the state identify saster relief assistance. lems.” prices.” faced the same problem, they – those who are out of work damages across Texas and “I urge Texans to fill out He explained that snow So, while this is a trans- have trouble getting to work, and this hardship has made it help emergency management the Self Reporting Damage and ice storms, as well as portation and supply chain and the trucks can’t move even worse. officials gain an understand- Survey and provide crucial other weather events, can issue again, it is one that will until the storm passes.” “So, I am not saying that ing of damages that occurred information on the winter and do cause food produc- be mostly short in nature. Anderson said, however, we, as consumers, need to during the recent winter weather impacts to their tion problems, some short- What occurred last week and this situation was a consum- stop buying,” he said. “We weather. home or property,” said Gov- and some long-term. through the weekend in the er issue as well – one learned need to get what we need to The voluntary survey, ernor Abbott. “The informa- Many AgriLife Extension stores is the result of pretty during the COVID-19 pan- get, but some understanding available in both English and tion gleaned from this survey agents and specialists as well understandable occurrences, demic early stages. In addi- of how our food system gets Spanish, can be accessed by will help our state identify as other government offi- Anderson said. tion to overcoming the urge from the farm to your house visiting: www.TDEM.texas. the full impact of this winter cials are assessing damages “We aren’t used to seeing to overbuy on some items, helps a lot. I think it’s anoth- gov/warm. Reporting dam- weather. this week and turning those the shelves empty because consumers had to learn to be er reminder of how this all BCESD Eaglebots robotics Historians seek nominees for to meet sets open house Person of Year BY NETANEL ELDRIDGE real world jobs. The Salado Historical So- SALADO ROBOtiCS The group is now led by ciety Person of the Year will High School Physics teacher be announced March 12 with Feb. 25 Tucked away behind Sal- Catherine Parker and by lead a formal presentation to fol- Bell County Emergency ado’s old junior high school mentor Beto Rocha, a former low at a future Salado His- Services District #1 Board is the home of the Salado student team member. Ad- torical Society meeting. of Commissioners will meet High robotics team, the Ea- ditional parents volunteer as The Historical Society is 1 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Salado glebots. mentors to the group of near- taking nominations for the Volunteer Fire Department They have been represent- ly 20 students. Person of the Year. Nancy Station #2, FM 2268. ing Salado High in a world- The team meets after Kelsey is the selection com- The board will discuss wide competition called school and goes over the mittee chairman and invites retaining attorney John Carl- FIRST (For Inspiration and plans for the day. They then Historical Society members ton of Carlton Law Firm as Recognition of Science and break into groups to accom- to submit nominess by no legal counsel.