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CIVIC ORGANIZATION MEETINGS KIWANIS CLUB • Meets every Wednesday at noon at Sirloin Stockade, 3607 N. Main St.

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop We received a lot of submissions this week. All wonderful acts of kindness.

The Avery-Pickett Volunteer Fire Department added a new piece of hardware to assist with fighting fires. The department now has a 2,000-gallon tender with a 1250 GPM pump, which is typically used by firefighters to supply water to fire hose reels, fire hydrants or sprinkler systems.

The Friends of the Taylor Public Library have elected new officers for the next year. Leading the organization are Maria Newman, president; Lois Duncan, vice president; Ann Wentrcek, treasurer; and Robin McKinley, secretary.

The Taylor Rodeo wrapped up its 2022 event on Saturday, July 16. During the three-day rodeo, ropers and riders competed for prizes, but for some award recipients the competition took place months earlier. Ten students from Williamson and Milam counties were each awarded $5,000 scholarships during the Friday night rodeo. The winners applied in May but were notified only a few days before the rodeo started.

The 72nd annual Taylor rodeo is in the books. The event featured three nights of nonstop action-packed entertainment on July 14-16, at the Williamson County Expo Center.

Charles Henry Werchan Sr., 88, of Austin, passed away peacefully to be with our Lord in heaven July 17, 2022. Charles was born Sept.

Mary Raesz Moczyogemba was born Nov. 2, 1924, in Taylor, to Oscar and Augusta Raesz.

LaVerne W. Welch, 97, entered paradise on July 20, 2022, at her home in Taylor. LaVerne was born Oct. 17, 1924, in Bell County, to Seth and Verlie (Paulk) Whitmire. She was the eldest of seven children, helping to oversee six younger brothers.

Nettilee R. Korenek, age 88 of Rockdale, passed away Wednesday morning, July 13, 2022, at the S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living in Taylor. Nettilee was born Jan. 25, 1934, in Witting, to Edmund J. and Lena (Spies) Perrard.

Linda Jane Pavlasek Grigsby, 69, of Bartlett, passed away on July 15, 2022. Linda was born Nov.

This column represents the opinion of Matilda Rydell, NOT the Taylor Press. On May 27, the Taylor High School class of 2022 graduated.

“Deliberately Diverse” represents the individual thoughts and opinions of a group of Taylor friends who almost never completely agree about anything but are gratified by the opportunity to stimulate deliberately diverse discussions in our beloved community. Today’s column represents the thoughts and opinions of Mitchell Drummond, NOT the Taylor Press.

Glenn Konarek is RETIRED and under new management – see Kathy and grandkids for details. I want to thank Judy and Frankie Limmer for the opportunity to work at Providence Funeral Home for 22 years.

School safety and how to get teachers for the local school district will be the topic of discussion Tuesday. On July 26, Taylor Independent School District will host a town hall meeting with Superintendent Devil Padavil.