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“For it is in giving that we receive.” – Saint Francis of Assisi In Southeast Asia, monks rise before dawn and silently walk barefoot around the city to collect alms. Monks do not solicit food on their alms rounds, but people come up to them freely.

Two years ago this week, I started writing a little column in my brand-new hometown newspaper. OK, the newspaper wasn’t brand new, but my hometown was! After being widowed, I sold the family home and moved to Taylor, and immediately fell in love – with the people, the town and my new life.

Third graders at Naomi Pasemann Elementary School celebrated Black History Month by researching African Americans and their accomplishments. Students then presented their research in a living wax museum to share what they learned. Pictured, Leonardo Rebollar is interviewed by his teacher, Dianoly Cancel, as he represents Martin Delani in the living wax museum.

The TAB organization promotes the enrichment of women who serve their community through their volunteer efforts and providing scholarships for young women graduates from the Taylor area, including Thrall, Hutto and Granger.

Jerry Raymond Vrabel Sr., 83, of Granger went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, March 26, 2022. Jerry was born July 1, 1938, to parents John and Albina Vrabel in Granger.

Leonard Wayne Shinn was born May 29, 1939, in Morgan. He passed to heaven March 30, 2022, in Austin.

Donna Jean Miller, passed away peacefully in her home March 28, 2022. Donna was born Nov.

Ronika Camille Luckey, 43, of Wichita Falls, passed away March 23, 2022. Visitation is to be held Thursday, March 31, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Sandra Dawn Sakewitz Trussell was born May 25, 1969, in Austin. She passed away peacefully March 30, 2022, at her home after a long battle with cancer.

Sidney Duane (Wayne) Dale, 81, of Taylor, went home to his Heavenly Father Thursday, March 24, 2022, with his loving wife Barbara by his side. They had spent the last few months in and out of cardiac hospital care, hoping to address his heart issues and problems.