Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, April 27, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.
THE LIGHT OF LIFE
Recently, a local organization shined a light or rather many lights to honor, encourage and remember anyone who has battled cancer.
During the event, Heritage Square was lined with luminaries, which are bags with lights inside to represent the fight against cancer. Live entertainment included singer Major Smith from Austin, The First Baptist Church (Robinson Street) choir and music by John Youngblood.
The luminaria service ended with a walk around Heritage Square led by survivors as a remembrance of those who lost their cancer battle. The event was hosted by
The event was hosted by the New Century Club, whose mission is to raise funds for the American Cancer Society.
While this was not an event to revamp Relay For Life, the club hopes this year was the start of a new tradition in Taylor.
FOLLOWING THE DREAM
Taylor Duck track and field athlete Jarvis Anderson continues to leave his imprint on the sport.
This past March, Anderson broke the school track and field record in the 300-meter hurdles at the Texas Relays with a time of 37.27, a record that stood for nearly 40 years.
This weekend Anderson is headed south of the equator to participate in the 24th Summer Deaflympics in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, May 1-15.
“I am excited to be on the USA deaf team and compete in Brazil,” said Anderson.
TAYLOR ISD GIVES RAISES
Raises are in store for Taylor ISD personnel.
On April 18, the Taylor ISD school board approved raises and compensation changes for the 2022-23 school year. Salaries of teachers, nurses, and librarians increases by 4%, which brings the starting teacher salary from approximately $47,600 to $50,000.
“This is still slightly below Hutto, Pflugerville and Round Rock, but gets us closer to stay competitive,” said Superintendent Devin Padavil. “We also brought minimum starting wage for full time employees to $15 per hour, which is absolutely necessary now that greater Austin is one of the most expensive cities in America.”
