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Carolyn Jean (Jarosek) Simpson, 74, of Granger, passed away March 13, 2022. She was born May 22, 1947, in Granger, to Allen and Georgie (Zrubek) Jarosek.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Ron Braley. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

Juggling student life with school, band and a job is tough, but being a resident assistant can bring unexpected joy. This school year, I was hired to be a resident assistant (RA) at the University of Arkansas.

If you have a place that hosts others for overnight stays, there’s an opportunity you might be interested in this week. The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce is hosting an hour workshop for hoteliers and vacation rental hosts 2-3 p.m.

On April 1, the Taylor Press will have some rate increases, and that is no April Fool’s joke. Due to a paper shortage and increased costs of materials, rates at the Taylor Press will see an increase next month.

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

UPCOMING EVENTS Heritage Square Farmers Market The Farmers Market is typically every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Woman’s Study Club met March 15 at the 5th and Vance Event Center for their second meeting of the 2021-22 year. The club conducted business and enjoyed a presentation by its guest speaker, the Rev.

Local students will have animals to be adopted next next month. The National Honor Society chapter of Legacy Early College High School is sponsoring a pet adoption event April 2 from 10 a.m.

Georgetown Palace Theatre will present “9-to-5 The Musical” until April 3 at the Springer Stage. “9-to-5 The Musical,” with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.

Here is a recap of what was featured in the Wednesday, March 16, e-edition of the Taylor Press. The e-edition is mailed to subscribers and available at www.taylorpress.net.

Another round of streets is slated for an upgrade this year. At least portions of approximately 20 streets will be included in Taylor’s 2021-22 street level-up program.

Beasts of another nature were handled by children last Thursday. On March 17, the Taylor Public Library hosted its Truck Petting Zoo.