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Possible improvements to the Taylor’s Amtrak station will be the subject of an upcoming study. On March 11, the Taylor City Council approved an interlo- RELAYS cal agreement with the Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS). The agree- Remember to set your clocks forward an THURSDAY, MARCH 11 ment relates to a Texas hour today. Department of Transportation grant awarded to CARTS for a INSIDE DUCK POND feasibility study to upgrade the train station. TAYLOR, TEXAS “I think it’s a great win-win opportunity for the city,” said Tom Yantis, Taylor city develop- ment services director, “and I think we have the potential to make some really great

See AMTRAK • page 3A Padavil guest at Taylor ISD’s new superintendent has had a full schedule. Read about items on his agenda on page 1B luncheon Taylor Chamber members and friends are invited meet COVID-19 UPDATER and hear from Dr. Devin County # of cases Padavil, Taylor ISD’s new superintendent, at an online Williamson 36,192 luncheon Monday, March 15. Harris 362,716 Padavil joined Taylor public schools Feb. 2. Previously, he Dallas 248,724 served as area superintendent Tarrant 208,894 in Leander ISD and assistant Bexar 169,782 superintendent for secondary schools in Fort Bend ISD. El Paso 126,416 He has also served as the Travis 77,231 principal that opened Lebanon Trail High School in Frisco and Collin 70,945 principal of Hendrickson High Bell 21,006 School and Kelly Lane Middle School both in Pflugerville ISD. Bastrop 6,642 In 2015, he was named Milam 1,355 Region XIII High School Principal of the Year. In 2016- In Williamson County See results on page A7. 17, he served as president of 419 Deaths Photos by Jason Hennington See CHAMBER • page 3A OBITUARIES Patricia Ann Evans Taylor ACDEC places second in state Doris Marie Bryan Guthrie Roznovak Jeronimo O. Ruiz Sr. TIM CROW schools in the subjective cat- [email protected] Clifton Joe Stacha Jr. egories. Robert David Wollrab (Bobby) Vicki Rowe coaches the The Taylor High School Taylor Academic Decathlon Academic Decathlon (AcDec) team and received the Texas FIVE DAY FORECAST team competed in the Texas Academic Decathlon Small State Academic Decathlon School Coach of the Year Precip Low Hi virtual competition Feb. 27 Award. and earned the State Small SUN 55% 48° 72° She has been a teacher School Silver Medal as a for over thirty-eight years MON 1% 59° 84° team. and has coached AcDec for TUE 24% 61° 84° Due to a technical issue 19 years. Her team consis- with the Regional competi- tently ranks in the state’s top WED 24% 47° 81° tion, no objective subject three, and they frequently THU 0% 44° 70° medals were awarded. earn rankings at the national However, the subjective level. Find up to date weather forecasts at TaylorPress.net scores from speech, inter- Rowe was nominated for view and essay became the Coach of the Year by cur- scores for the state competi- rent team member, Jessilyn FOLLOW US tion. Fuentes. In her nomination, Fortunately, for the Taylor Fuentes described Rowe as Taylor High School’s Academic Decathlon Team brought home the state silver medal in the team, they had the highest an educator dedicated to small school division. Team members are Jessilyn Fuentes, Jett VanBrocklin, Zane Talavera, total in the state over all of Adrian Badillo, Tommy Rojas, Dylan Ruemke, Alyssa Schweiger and Tristyn Davy. the large, medium and small See STATE • page 2A Photo by Tim Crow

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2A TAYLOR PRESS SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021 Local wins $1 million

A Taylor resident claimed a second-tier prize of $1 million in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game Instant Millionaire. The ticket was purchased at M&M Food Mart, located at 100 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., in Taylor. The claimant elected to remain anonymous. This was the 28th of 40 second- tier prizes worth $1 million to be claimed in this game. Instant Texas Academic Decathlon Small School Coach of the Year, Vicki Rowe, is congratulated by students, Taylor ISD Millionaire offers Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil, THS Principal Andrew Maddox, Assistant Principal Alane Ognowski, Assistant more than $519 Principal Steven Vigil, and TEE Foundation Executive Director Moppy Miller. million in total prizes, Photos by Tim Crow including 10 top prizes of $2.5 million. STATE • page 1A Overall odds of winning any prize in improving her students’ the game are one in education by taking 3.20, including break- the necessary time and Medal winners in even prizes. involvement required individual categories and creating an impact About the in her students’ lives. SPEECH Texas Lottery “Whether teaching Tommy Rojas – Scholastic Silver Beginning with English or coaching Alyssa Schweiger – Varsity Silver the first ticket sold Academic Decathlon, Tristyn Davy – Varsity Bronze in 1992, the Texas Mrs. Rowe always Lottery has reportedly INTERVIEW makes sure to invest Adrian Badillo – Scholastic Gold, with a perfect score of 1,000. generated $32 her creativity, money, billion in revenue and time to aiding her ESSAY for the state and students to pursue their Alyssa Schweiger and Tristyn Davy –Varsity Gold, a tie with perfect distributed $68 billion very best career and scores of 1,000 in prizes to lottery to establish a love for ART players. Since 1997, learning every day,” Alyssa Schweiger – Varsity Bronze the Texas Lottery Fuentes said. has contributed Prior to COVID-19, SCIENCE $26.4 billion to AcDec scholars enjoyed Zane Talavera – Honors Bronze the Foundation study sessions that MUSIC School Fund, which Rowe hosted in her Adrian Badillo – Scholastic Silver supports public home, providing home Alyssa Schweiger – Varsity Bronze education in Texas. cooked meals for the As authorized by the ART team as they diligently Alyssa Schweiger – Varsity Bronze Texas Legislature, worked to prepare for certain Texas Lottery competition. Chez Rowe OVERALL WINNERS: revenues benefit state is described by schol- Scholastic Bronze, Adrian Badillo-who will receive an additional The Texas Lottery scratch-off game Instant Millionaire was the vehicle for programs including ars as a fun day for $1,000 in scholarship money; one Texas citizen to become $1 million richer. the Fund for Veterans’ everyone on the team Varsity Bronze, Alyssa Schweiger-who will receive an additional Courtesy graphic Assistance. Since the and something they $1,000 in scholarship money; first veterans’ themed all looked forward to. Varsity 4th Place, Tristyn Davy, who will receive an additional $750 scratch ticket game The Texas Lottery Daily 4, Cash Five and Her hospitality, as well in scholarship money. was launched in 2009, provides several scratch ticket games. as her guidance and the Texas Lottery has games for lottery For more encouragement, has led Top scorers in each team category for Taylor include Zane Talavera reportedly contributed players including information visit Texas the team to many suc- in Honors, Adrian Badillo in Scholastic and Alyssa Schweiger in more than $151 Powerball, Mega Lottery on Facebook, cesses. Varsity. million for programs Millions, Lotto Texas, Twitter, Instagram, “In her eyes, every Overall, the team amassed 37,214 points in this year’s curriculum, supporting Texas All or Nothing, Texas YouTube or at http:// single student on cam- “The Cold War.” In addition, each team member will receive $900 in veterans. Two Step, Pick 3, www.txlottery.org. pus is a potential team scholarship money. member,” said Fuentes. “No one is wrong for the team. And because countless students grow abilities and their indi- of this, she has helped more confident in their vidual gifts.”

Taylor High School Principal, Andrew Maddox, presents Vicki Rowe with the Texas Academic Decathlon Coach of the Year Award.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021 TAYLOR PRESS 3A Chamber lists priorities for legislature

Monday night, the board of The document lists five has opened the state, work- representatives to support improving Taylor’s viability as the Greater Taylor Chamber areas of focus: workforce ers are still needing extensive Governor Abbott’s priority a commerce hub. of Commerce solidified its development, infrastructure, time off when they have been of internet access and speed The full Legislative 2021 legislative priorities local control, education and exposed or infected with the improvements throughout Agenda can be found on the that focus on the needs of the resiliency. COVID-19 virus, which costs Texas, and specifically mea- Chamber’s website, www. local business community. “Workforce issues were the businesses in compensation sures to improve [it in] areas taylorchamber.org where a “We began the process in top priority for our members,” and lost productivity. like Taylor,” Nibbelink said. link for businesses to commu- the fall with a survey of our Nibbelink said. “We want the Infrastructure issues also The Chamber also sup- nicate about advocacy issues membership,” Public Affairs state to help us get people have an impact on the local ports an acceleration of feder- directly with the committee and Policy Committee Chair back to work by accelerating economy, he said, broadband al, state, and county funding can also be found. Mark Nibbelink said. “We vaccine availability, training connectivity will help Taylor’s for road projects, specifically The Greater Taylor heard from our members and displaced workers and to give existing businesses, ensure in support of the build out of Chamber of Commerce is began crafting a policy that city and county governments the community is attractive FM 3349 that will link Taylor dedicated to leading Taylor we will use to benefit them the aid they need to get peo- to new businesses and pro- to Highway 130 and will for a more prosperous future in the current session of the ple working again.” vide for the education of the provide a more direct routing and to strengthen, promote Texas Legislature and at all Nibbelink said that even future workforce. between the Austin metropol- and advocate for businesses other levels of government.” though Governor Greg Abbott “We urge our elected itan area and Taylor, thereby and the region’s economy.

CHAMBER • page 1A 13 active COVID-19 cases in Taylor the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, which hosts the FERNANDO CASTRO largest state association of princi- [email protected] pals in the nation. COVID-19 cases Padavil Active cases of COVID-19 in Taylor The rolling seven-day average positive test rate for COVID-19 in Williamson County have stayed at their is the child of are down significantly from early contiguous lowest levels since November before Thanksgiving, according to the Williamson County and immigrant parents February. Cities Health District (WCCHD) dashboard. Due to the lack of testing and a lag in data reporting during the who instilled a On Tuesday, March 9, Mayor week of Feb. 15 caused by impacts from the winter storms and lack of power, the cases reported that week passion for serving Brandt Rydell reported that there have been omitted from gating criteria for the health district’s response phase. were an estimated 13 active cases others and honor- — WCCHD / http://www.wcchd.org/COVID-19/dashboard.php ing community. DEVIN PADAVIL of the coronavirus in Taylor. That’s Most importantly, in the midst of down 50 cases from 63 reported one adversity, his life was positively month earlier. changed by the influence of a “Our total number of COVID cases Health Trace system and other defined as uncontrolled community teacher and assistant principal. He so far is 1,712,” said Rydell. “That’s electronic reporting methods,” said spread of COVID-19. However, indica- is honored to pay forward the gift an increase of 130 cases from my last WCCHD in a news release. “Case data tors that determine the county’s phase in his leadership and service to stu- update, but keep in mind that was from these imports were merged and level are on the decline. dents and staff. back on Feb. 9.” analyzed for the past year. Increased “To move from Red – uncontrolled Padavil succeeded Since then, there have been three validation methods to improve accu- spread – to Orange – high com- Superintendent Keith Brown, who Taylor deaths attributed to the virus. racy were also implemented. Case munity spread,” said WCCHD on its served as superintendent from “Unfortunately, Taylor has regis- data received since Feb. 12 is reflect- dashboard, “the incidence rate needs January 2017 through January tered 29 deaths from COVID-19 so ed on the appropriate dates on the to be below 12.7 for 14 consecutive 2021. far (in the pandemic).” dashboard.” days. The incidence rate was 12.47 The meeting will be held over An estimated 1,699 Taylor citizens However, the new dashboard has on March 4, day 1 of 14, and 9.15 on Zoom and is sponsored, this have recovered. removed some statistics, such as the March 9, day 6 of 14.” month, by Taylor Dental. To reg- In the Thrall area, there is no county’s estimated active cases. The other two indicators are posi- active case of the virus in zip code ister or for more information go “The cases over time by individual tive test rates and hospital usage from 76578 as of this past week. This online to the www.taylorchamber. city graphs have been removed,” said Trauma Service Area O, which is effectively rules out any active case org, email [email protected] WCCHD, “and demographic case data where Williamson County resides. or call 512-352-6364. in Noack and the southeastern corner such as gender, race, ethnicity, along Both have also been on the decline Businesses are welcome to spon- of the county as well. There have with estimated active and recovered since March 4 if not earlier. sor these programs. A $100 spon- been 166 recoveries and seven previ- cases have been removed due to data “All three indicators above need sorship helps the Chamber continue ously reported deaths in the zip code. that cannot be verified for accuracy to be met to move to Orange phase,” its work during this crisis. The sponsor will receive recognition in Williamson County and validity.” said WCCHD’s dashboard. all promotions of the luncheon and In Williamson County overall, the WCCHD continues to maintain At this rate, the county could meet two minutes to address attendees Williamson County and Cities Health other county statistics and has added the criteria for the orange phase this during the opening of the meeting. District (WCCHD) reports there have vaccination numbers to the dash- week. To learn more, email or call the been a total of 36,192 confirmed board. For more information and to Taylor’s phased reopening plan Chamber. cases of the virus, up 2,519 cases in gauge COVID-19’s local impact as for parks, facilities and more shares The Greater Taylor Chamber of a month from 33,673. Deaths in the reported by the health district, visit the same color charting and is mostly Commerce is dedicated to lead- county reportedly linked to the dis- http://www.wcchd.org/COVID-19/ guided by WCCHD’s phases. The four ing Taylor for a more prosperous ease are at 419, up from 351 Feb. 8. dashboard.php. phases also include yellow and green, future and to strengthen, promote On Feb. 12, WCCHD’s COVID- which are defined as moderate and and advocate for businesses and 19 public data dashboard began to Red phase over soon? minimal community spread, respec- the region’s economy. Chamber lun- undergo critical updates before being Williamson County might be close tively. cheons are held the third Monday refreshed March 1. There were delays to decreasing its phase level. “With the city of Taylor, I’ll con- of the month and hope to return to due to winter storms in the region. WCCHD currently classifies tinue to work with the Williamson in-person meetings at the Holiday “Improvements were made to Williamson County as in the red County and Cities Health District as Inn Express on April 19. daily data imports from the Texas phase of community spread, which is they track these trends,” said Rydell.

AMTRAK • page 1A improvements to the downtown sta- feasibility study. CARTS will then fun- tion.” nel grant funding to the city to pay Yantis reiterated that the grant is HDR’s fees. only for a study and can’t be used for “The idea that we may be able construction. to move toward a real station depot “It is to look at and design a con- downtown at some point is very excit- cept for what improvements could be ing to all of us,” said Mayor Brandt made,” said Yantis. Rydell, “and I think this is the first However, the Amtrak railroad com- step in that process.” pany contacted city staff last fall about Other council members expressed other funding. Monetary support is similar delight. available from Amtrak to improve the “I’m a little embarrassed about the station for accessibility in accordance current condition of the stop,” said with the Americans with Disabilities Councilmember Mitch Drummond. Act (ADA). “This has been a long time coming.” “The Amtrak project is actual hard The Texas Eagle, Amtrak’s train construction dollars,” said Yantis. “Our that travels through Taylor, is north- opportunity is to work with them and bound in the morning and south- come up with plans that might be bound in the evening. Mayor Pro able to be funded later for additional Tem Gerald Anderson wondered if an improvements at the Amtrak station improved station could increase train and also just in downtown generally traffic. Suzanne Baumgardt, HDR that would help people get to and senior project manager, explained that from the station.” ridership demands dictate how many HDR Inc., an engineering firm uti- Amtrak trains go through a station. lized by Taylor, has a relationship with “Any increase in service would have Amtrak and Union Pacific Railroad. to be justified by an increase in ons It was determined that HDR could and offs,” said Baumgardt, “and then manage the grant for CARTS and also also with an agreement with Union do work for Amtrak on the project. The Taylor City Council has approved a feasibility study for possible improvements to the Amtrak station on First Pacific so they can get more trains on Representatives from HDR shared Street near downtown Taylor. their tracks. Since they own the infra- their enthusiasm Thursday night Photos by Jason Hennington structure, it really becomes a shared about working with the city. agreement that they have to negoti- “The reason that we’re asking for seat on this project because you’ve got and we’ll just give you the money.’” ate.” this for this interlocal agreement,” the relationship with HDR. It doesn’t As a result, the interlocal agree- For more on the discussion, added Yantis, “is because CARTS said make sense for CARTS to manage that ment effectively says that Taylor will visit https://taylortx.swagit.com/ ‘… (Taylor) should be in the driver’s work. (Taylor) should just manage it, have a contract with HDR to do the play/03112021-986/7.

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4A VIEWPOINTS SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021 ON MY SOAPBOX BY JASON HENNINGTON Please answer the question This column represents the thoughts and opin- ions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

It is officially Sunshine Week, a national initiative spearheaded by the News Leaders Association to educate the public about the importance of open government and the dangers of excessive and unnecessary secrecy. Sunshine Week is not the only time that jour- nalists ask the tough questions, but during this specific week, the media is encouraged to have public discussions about open government. This is usually not a problem when it comes to elected officials in Taylor. I can call or email local leaders and ask a question and get an answer. It’s not always the answer I want to hear, but the questions are asked and answered. In many cases, we get information in public meetings and write a story. We report on those meetings and summarize and provide the infor- | by Ron Braley mation to our readers. We also make the infor- STUFF ABOUT GOD AND CHRISTIANITY mation a little easier to understand. However, when there are closed sessions, we have to ask a few more questions. Under the How to read the Bible, part III: Examples Texas Government Code section (insert num- Last week, we to a crime that requires isn’t necessarily a ‘special ber here), the city council and school board are Ron learned several prac- a death sentence plan’ for each person. allowed to go into a closed session and have Braley tices for giving Bible (Deuteronomy 17:6). discussions. Any action out of those discussions Guest Automatically thinking reading and studying Columnist Why? Any Christian must be taken in open session. that there is can cause Although they cannot give us the details of our best shot. Here’s a practicing sin will not someone to lose focus of what the closed session conversations are, we quick review: inherit the Kingdom of God’s desires and forget Grammar. Match God (Galatians 5:19- that we’re meant to be can ask questions. While we can’t get a full Consider the time- personal pronouns to 21) and has earned a servants of Christ, not report on it, we try to get enough information to frame and culture. proper names carefully. death sentence. Church spiritual rock stars! How prepare for something that is expected to happen What was going on dur- If the text is “He …” discipline (not for pun- wasteful it can be to sit in the future. ing the time of the writ- As much as I hate closed sessions – because then find out who “he” ishment!) and disciple- around waiting for a ‘spe- is. Does the text state ing? Was it meant to ship can help keep this they are so long – I understand their importance. be a command – or just cial plan’ to unfold! What In most circumstances, the subject matter of the “this?” What is “this?” from happening. So, something from which is the proper focus? Vow closed sessions becomes public, not the conver- Literal Approach. why does Jesus say “. you can learn? to serve God and ask sation. Take Bible texts literally . . I am there in their Him to lead you to help unless there’s a good Today, you’ll see two midst?” The Spirit of Most public officials know the kinds of ques- in His mission to win reason to do otherwise. examples of what hap- Christ is present when- tions we’re going to ask, and I often hear, “I back what He created. Figures of Speech. pens when we don’t ever justice and obedi- knew you were going to ask me that.” We now know why Hebrew speech and apply solid reading ence prevail. When they say that, I know what to expect in proper study is essen- a response. That response leads to another ques- writings were often principles. • “God has a special very poetic and rhyth- • “Where two or plan for my life!” The tial, and we’ve seen tion they may or may not be expecting. Either multiple examples of way, the dialogue is open between us as the mic. Sometimes, they more are gathered, so misquote is a gross and is Jesus!” The misquote dangerous abuse of the damage flawed media and whomever the local official is. contained figures of study can do. Next As far as the county, we get more information speech, as does English. comes from taking Jeremiah 29:11, where week, I’ll give you tools from press releases from the county, but we do Using a commentary Matthew 18:20 out God rebukes Israel call, send emails and attend meetings when we can help identify these of context. Matthew through the prophet to aid your quest for can. so that we don’t create 18:1-9 and 15-20 deal Jeremiah. Here, God biblical accuracy and As journalists, it’s our job to make sure all prophecies or doctrines with removing stum- reminds her (the nation spiritual growth! Questions or com- of the information is provided, and sometimes where they don’t exist. bling blocks to the as a whole, not specific it takes some prodding. With that said, the Contexts. Keep bibli- Kingdom of Heaven and individuals!) of her role ments? Email publish- council has not decided to open the skate park cal texts in its sentence, correcting Christians in God’s plan to reconcile [email protected]. because of COVID-19 restrictions. They use the paragraph, chapter, and who insist on prac- the world. Why is the Williamson County Health District guidelines as book. Always under- ticing sin. In 18:20, misquote so dangerous? Blessings and peace, a tool to make their decisions – key words there stand the writer, audi- Jesus quotes the Old While God often includes Pastor Ron Braley, are “as a tool.” ence, purpose, and any Testament requirement and equips people to play Northview Christian I’m going to get off my soapbox now and go problems addressed. for multiple witnesses a part in His plan, there Church watch the Sul Ross Lady Lobos in the second round of the American Southwest Conference tournament. OTHER VOICES “In every government on earth is some trace of human weakness, some germ of corruption and degeneracy, which cunning will discover, and wick- edness insensibly open, cultivate and improve.”

– Thomas Jefferson

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SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021 TAYLOR PRESS 5A TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT ARREST REPORT

It is important to note that an arrest should assault with injury-strangulation/family vio- where they arrested him. McConnell was still in custody at the Williamson County Jail not be considered as evidence of guilt. The lence, a third-degree felony. Arnold posted charged with evading arrest/detention in a on a $5,000 bond. defendants are presumed innocent until prov- bond for $3,500 and was released March 4. motor vehicle, a state jail felony. McConnell en guilty in a court of law. posted bond for $10,000 and was released MARCH 6 Shawn McConnell, 25, of Austin, at 12:56 March 4. Tobey Beran, 17, of Taylor, at 3:07 a.m., in the MARCH 3 p.m., in the 600 block of E. Martin Luther 800 block of Estes Park, officers responded Gary Arnold, 50, of Taylor, 8:51 a.m., in the King Jr. Blvd., officers attempted to conduct MARCH 4 to a report of a disturbance. An investigation 1200 block of Vance St., officers responded a traffic stop on McConnell in the 600 block Steven Caruther, 31, of Austin, at 4:13 p.m., revealed Beran physically assaulted a member of to a report of a disturbance. An investiga- of Carlos Parker Blvd. SW. McConnell, who officers learned that Caruther had been the household, causing injury. Beran was arrest- tion revealed Arnold physically assaulted refused to stop, led officers on a vehicle arrested by another agency for an outstand- ed and charged with assault with injury/family a member of the household by strangula- pursuit. Officers stopped McConell in the ing warrant for evading arrest/detention in a violence, a class A misdemeanor. Beran posted tion. Arnold was arrested and charged with 600 block of E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. motor vehicle, a state jail felony. Caruther is bond for $1,000 and was released the same day.

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Full obituaries are available at www.taylorpress.net. Obituaries are posted daily as they are received. Patricia Ann Evans Jeronimo O. Ruiz Sr. Patricia Ann Evans, Jeronimo O. Ruiz (Nana, Pat, Patty Ann), Sr., 65, peacefully Doris Marie Bryan 76, of Thrall, passed passed away Feb. 21, away Feb. 12, 2021. 2021, surrounded by Guthrie Roznovak Pat was born June 19, his family. He was 1944, in Rock Springs, born Sept. 30, 1955 Doris Marie Bryan to the late Floyd A. and in Taylor, to Edwardo Guthrie Roznovak Carmella Cantrell. Ruiz and Cruz Olguin. passed away March She graduated from He was a loving 11, 2021. She was Taylor High School, husband, father, grand- born Jan. 8, 1927. and she continued father, great grandfa- Doris came into to earn a psychology ment, she traveled to ther, brother, uncle and wife of almost 50 this world 94 years degree at ACC. She beaches where she friend. years, Esperanza Ruiz; ago weighing three was married to Joe A. found peace and tran- Jeronimo loved life children, Rosa Linda and half pounds, and Evans in June of 1972, quility in the sound of and enjoyed having Ruiz Tealer and her from that moment on until his passing in the ocean. a good time with his husband Barry Tealer, proved what a strong 1988. In the last few years family. He loved fish- Geronimo Ruiz Jr. and woman she was. ball games, caroling She worked as of her life the Lord ing in extremely cold his wife Jeannette She was a proud during the Christmas an executive secre- became her saving weather and catching Ruiz and Christopher 1945 graduate of holidays and did tary for the Railroad grace with the love lots of fish and eating Jonse and his wife Taylor High School everything she could Commission for many of her church family. some good Barbecue. Tracy Jonse; his grand- and played the lead- to make school parties years, and then went Then as her illness pro- He was a big fan of The children, Michael ing female character the best. Doris was on to run Texas gressed, she cherished Texas Longhorns and Lafler Jr. and fiancé in her senior play. also known for her Canadian Transport her regular phone calls The Dallas Cowboys. Zarrielle, Geronimo She worked for many beautiful needlework until she retired in and visits from family He enjoyed traveling Trey Ruiz III and girl- years at Southwestern that she loved shar- 2009. and friends. with his children and friend Allyn, Victoria Bell winning many ing. When she worked Pat loved the Lord Family movie night seeing all the sights. Ruiz, Jason Allen, awards for her ser- at Mother’s Day out, first and foremost. was her fun for the But some of our fondest Kimberly Ruiz, April vice and unselfish she came to know She looked forward week, napping so she memories are of him Ruiz, Juwuan Allen, deeds. Not only did and love many more to every Sunday at could stay up late. Her with his grandchildren Maya Ruiz, Jeremiah Doris assist with children who always church. Her fam- faithful dog always and great children. Ruiz, Cameron Jonse, normal job duties called her Me Maw. ily and family gather- tucked in by her side. Jeronimo is remem- Lauren Jonse, Ryan but handled emer- Doris was pre- ings were her heart We know she is in bered for his compas- Jonse, Natalie Jonse, gency situations as ceded in death by and joy. Every year a better place, but we sion and support. Those Ashley Miller and we now know as 911 her first husband, she hosted the family will all miss her for- who had the honor of Kendall Miller; great Father’s Day reunion knowing him would calls. As her career Jesse Guthrie; Billy ever. We will miss her grandchildren, Raelynn and Thanksgiving din- describe his ease of advanced, she became Roznovak; parents, brilliant smile, zest, Lafler, McKenzie ner. Love abundant was making friends, always Lafler, Kendrick Chief Operator. H. A. and Maude flare, laughter, wis- where she was. Love reaching out a helping Lafler, Hayden Lafler, Doris retired from Bryan; sisters, Aileen dom, guidance and for her family, and a hand and being able to Geronimo Anthony Southwestern Bell Roderick, Ruby Ruth unforgettable beauty houseful of people is light up a room with Ruiz IV and Kai Moon when Southwestern Sledge and Dorothy inside and out. what made her entire his charisma. Ruiz; his siblings, Bell was moved to Wanke. Pat was preceded in Austin, but that did year. death by her parents, Jeronimo was a Lupe Hernandez and Doris is survived She led a lifeful of member of The Knights Beatrice Garcia; and not stop her for hard by her children, Floyd A. and Carmella work. diversity and passion Cantrell; husband, of Columbus, The numerous nieces and Sharon Mallett, Pat which bore many inter- Crusillistas and the nephews. She opened a home Helbert (Larry), Joe A. Evans; loving day care during the ests. While raising her friend, Jerry O’Riley; Guadalupanos. He was Visitation was held Jesse Guthrie Jr, and children, there were a lifelong member at Monday, March 1, winter months, and Stayci Burris (Terry). son, Darrin Wayne during the summer, many coast trips that Dale; brother, Anthony Our Lady of Guadalupe from 6 to 7 p.m. at Her Grandchildren live in our hearts, with she was manager of (Tony) Cantrell; sisters, Catholic Church in Condra Funeral Home. were the love of her many great stories. the Taylor city swim- Debby Ann Cantrell Taylor. Rosary was from 7 life, Brett Helbert Her home was a place ming pool for 39 and Edith Cantrell; and He leaves behind a to 8 p.m. Pallbearers (Jennie), Darren where everyone went, years. When she a niece, Rachel Rose. legacy which he should were Michael Lafler Jr. Helbert (Krysten), friends and family closed her day care, Pat is survived by be proud of and we Geronimo Trey Ruiz III, Trey Dubose (Faith), always welcome. While she went to work daughters, Tresa Marie know he is watching Jason Allen, Juwuan raising her children, for Seventh Street Adrian Foster Dale and Lora LaRain over all of us and smil- Allen, Jeremiah Ruiz, she also found time Day Care, St. Paul (Jarath), Jesse Guthrie ing. He is welcomed Barry Tealer to attend college. In Bevka and husband Day Care, Grandma’s III and Keary Burris; with warmth, care and The funeral mass her 30s she earned a Frank and a son James House and First 12 great grandchil- A. Evans; two broth- peace into Gods arms. was held March 2, at dren, Rayna O’Neal, degree in psychology. Jeronimo will be 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Baptist Mother’s Day Later in life she ers, Henry M. Cantrell out Program. Doris Chaynee Helbert, and wife Trish, Floyd missed but his light Guadalupe Church in Chase Morgan, found a great fond- stays with his loved Taylor. Interment fol- was also the director ness for horses, that D. Cantrell and wife of the Taylor ISD Teen Kaylee and Kamryn Brenda; two sisters, ones forever. lowed at Our Lady of Helbert, Jayla, Gage motivated her to train Jeronimo was pre- Guadalupe Cemetery. Mom Program from and compete in local Monalisa Sirwaitis 1991-1994. and Tenley Foster, and husband Bob, and ceded in death by his Arrangements under Madison, Kayley, horse shows. Her world parents and his broth- the direction of Condra Doris was born was also opened to the Mary Rose Cantrell; again in Christ Dec. Gabriella, and Alex grandchildren, Spencer ers Henry Ruiz, Felix Funeral Home, Taylor. Dubose. cutting horse competi- Garcia and Bruno Joe 31, 1973 and loved tion. Something she Gray, Seth Bevka, Micki Pall bearers will Ruiz. singing in the choir at also contributed to and Bevka, Frankie Sharpe First Baptist Church be Brett Helbert, and husband Donovan, Jeronimo is sur- learned from the very vived by his loving as well as participat- Darren Helbert, Chase best, where the EO Ashley Bevan, Lindsy ing in many bible Morgan, Terry Burris, Ranch was born. Her Bartlett and husband studies. Billy Carlson, and home in the country Gary, Chelsea Krenek Doris was not only Jack Jordan. was her heaven, she and husband Mitchell; Robert David Wollrab active in all her chil- There are so many said this often, sitting eight great grandchil- dren lives, but many funny and heart- on her deck enjoying dren, nine nieces and Surrounded by his others as well. Both warming Me Maw the beauty of nature. 11 nephews. family, Robert David her homes on Twelfth stories because Me Throughout her Pat was lovingly Wollrab (Bobby), St and Fowzer were Maw touched so many life there was always taken care of at home age 13, passed away the stopping place lives. Even to the last music and dancing. She by her two daughters March 4, 2021 at Dell for children going day, she informed her also enjoyed crochet- and niece. The family Children’s Medical to and from school. favorite person Scottie ing, gardening and would like to thank Center. Bobby was Her door was always at Will-O-Bell, they bird watching. Naming Lucy and Natalie for born April 11, 2007. open. Many would are going to miss her, and identifying birds their excellent care and He was a sweet and run to Spencer but she is going home. that came to visit was love. caring son, brother Grocery to get Doris Thanks to the always exciting to her. In lieu of flowers the and uncle. He was a some Coca Cola’s, of staff at Will-O-Bell, She was known for family wishes you con- giver. He was a lover Alonzo and Frances course charging it to Bartlett Dr. Nathan her cake decorating, sider making a memo- on a budget. He was Gonzalez and Donald Doris, come back to Cohen, and Linda canning and growing rial donation to the passionate about base- and Lavina Wollrab. the house, sing songs, Ochoa for taking such bigger than normal Shiloh Baptist Church. ball and his talent and A loss of a child is a play games, eat what good care of Mom our vegetables. Christmas A memorial will be whit touched all that difficult event to have they could find but Me Maw. divinity as well as held Saturday, March had the blessing of to go through. Heaven always making sure fudge and baking cook- 13, at 11 a.m. at Shiloh playing on the same has gained an angel. she had a Coca Cola. ies to give to special Baptist Church followed field with him. Bobby is survived She made sure they people was a Christmas by a lunch and celebra- Bobby was often by his parents, Cassie got to the Duck foot- tradition. Upon retire- tion at Pat’s house. called, “Mom’s little and Jeffrey Wollrab; leech.” He loved to go sisters, Isabella, camping and fishing Deziree, Erika and Clifton Joe Stacha Jr. with his dad and broth- Megan; brothers, ers, Josh and George. Josh and George; as Clifton Joe Stacha Jr., of Taylor; mother, the family request that He loved reading Harry well as, his niece and age 74, was called home Dorothy Markert of you kindly wear a mask. Potter books and an nephew, Mekhi and to the Lord on Tuesday, Hutto; sister, Brenda Burial will take occasional leisurely Brooklynn. He is also bathroom read on the March 9, 2021 sur- (Randy) Ivy of place at Prince of Peace survived by his grand- Book of Elements. rounded by family at his Pflugerville; sisters-in- Wuthrich Hill Cemetery. parents, Ruben and Like most teenag- residence in Taylor. law Dianna (Roderick) Pallbearers will be Mary Lou Chacon, and ers, Bobby loved to Clifton was born to Wesley and Rhonda Doris Wollrab; as well Charles Mikulencak, play video games. He Clifton Stacha Sr. and Krieg of Pflugerville; as many aunts, uncles Darrell Mikulencak, Chet showed so much joy Dorothy Mikulencak and cousins. stepchildren, Darrell Mikulencak, Larry Raesz, playing games with Bobby’s life will be Stacha Markert Feb. 4, Faykus (David) of Herbert Raesz and Lee family. He had a special remembered as a cel- 1947. Houston and Kimberly Campos. Honorary love and bond with his before; we always called ebration for those who After graduating (Mike) Zycha of Taylor; pallbearers are Darrell dog Bailey. His sense from Thrall High School him a jack of all trades. and his beloved dog Faykus, David Corvera, pass away but never On Jan. 19, 2002, of humor was one to in 1965, Clifton proudly Maggie Mae, who, in Roderick Wesley, Randy be jealous about. He leave us. The celebra- served his country Clifton married the love 2011 was the one who Ivy, Ralph Breed, Jim tion of life will be held of his life, Carolyn Krieg enjoyed a good joke or in the United States let him know he was Blain, Anthony Krieg, scare prank on some- Wednesday, March 10, Stacha and the couple Air Force from 1966 having a heart attack. and Xavier Horn. one. from 5 to 8 p.m. at has been blessed with to 1970. He was an Visitation for Clifton Memorial contribu- Bobby cared deeply Becks Funeral Home employee of IBM for 30 19 wonderful years Stacha will be held tions may be sent to the for those around him. in Pflugerville. Service years and then spent 10 together. Sunday, March 14, Taylor Brethren Church His memory will be will begin at 7 p.m. years working for Taylor Clifton was pre- from 4 to 6 p.m. at or the organization of celebrated and lived Donations and flow- ISD. ceded in death by his Providence Funeral your choice. on through friends and ers will be accepted Clifton enjoyed father, Clifton Stacha Home in Taylor. Livestreamed on family. in Bobby’s honor. A farming, ranching and Sr.; father and mother- A celebration of Facebook page of the As a member of the lantern lighting will getting his hands on in-law, Edwin Krieg Clifton’s life will be funeral Home at https:// Hutto Baseball League, be held at Holmstrom anything that needed Sr. and Lillie (Simcik) held Monday, March www.facebook.com/tay- Bobby had many Baseball Field directly fixing. There wasn’t Krieg; and brother-in- 15, beginning at 1 p.m. lorprovidence. friends. after the service. anything he couldn’t law, Edwin Krieg Jr. at Providence Funeral Bobby was preceded We will be depart- take apart and then put Stacha is survived Home, and will be in death by his grand- ing a little before 8 back together making by his loving wife, officiated by Reverend father Robert Wollrab, p.m. and lanterns will it better than it was Carolyn (Krieg) Stacha James Hejl. If attending and great grandparents be provided.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021 SPORTS 7A THIS DAY IN SPORTS 1997 – Olympic gold medalist Michael Track and field at its finest Johnson wins 67th James E Sullivan Award MATTHEW HOOKS LOCAL SPORTS [email protected] After a three-decade dor- Baseball mancy and a coronavirus Taylor postponement the Cotton Boll March 16 at Jarrell Relays were finally back in March 19 vs Lake Belton Taylor this past Thursday, March 23 at Burnet March 11. Thrall On Wednesday and Thursday March 16 at Bartlett junior varsity and varsity Duck March 19 at Granger athletes took to the track and March 23 vs Granger the field in what was every cur- Granger rent Taylor student athlete’s first March 16 at Rosebud- Lott Cotton Boll Relays. March 19 vs Thrall The Taylor varsity boys and March 23 at Thrall girls teams finished in third Hutto place at the event. March 16 at Westwood Top events for the Taylor March 17 vs Westwood girls were the 800 m run won March 23 vs McNeil by Sarah Vrabel with a time of 2:33.65. Aiyanna Thompson Softball finished third in the same Taylor event with a time of 2:35.11. March 16 at Salado The girls also took the March 23 at Jarrell 4x200 meter relay with a time March 26 vs Lake Belton of 1:50.86 with runners Rylie Thrall Dlouhy, Thompson, Tyronzia March 15 vs Milano Lewis, and Vrabel. The same March 16 at Bartlett four girls also brought home March 23 at Bremond first in the 4x400 meter relay Granger with a time of 4:16.39. Taylor boys and girls stride to strong finishes as Cotton Boll Relays return. March 15 at Holland In the field events Lakaysha Photos by Matt Hooks March 16 vsBartlett Davis and Ahjalei Davis took March 23 vs Rosebud-Lott first and second in the discus dles event with time of 16.67 In the field events the boys Cameron Yoe 139, Taylor 99. Hutto with 102-06.50 and 90-08.50 and 17.55. finished second and third After the events of the night March 15 vs Vandegrift respectively. Richardson and Miller also in the pole vault. Montana the Mike Tennill High Point March 16 vs Vista Ridge The Taylor boys also com- finished first and third in the Welch finished with 14-00.00, Male/Female Awards were March 23 at Vandegrift peted strong at the relays. 300-meter hurdles with times and Jackson Meller finished awarded to Senior, Mario Ruiz Christian Rohlack finished of 44.16 and 46.18. 12-06.00. of Elgin and Freshman, Yierra Soccer first in the boys 800meter run In the 4x400 relay the boys The top three team finishers Flemming of Cameron Yoe. Taylor Boys with a time of 2:03.51. finished second the runners of at the Cotton Boll Relays were The Ducks took a break in March 16 vs IDEA Montopolis Rhett Richardson and Ben Roberts, Rohlack, Jayson (boys) Smithville 164, Elgin track for the week of spring March 19 at Austin Achieve Kemarius Miller took first and Saucedo, and Blake Whitlow 106, and Taylor 104, (girls) break and will again be in March 23 vs Manor New Tech second in the 110-meter hur- with a time of 3:36.44. Little River Academy 141, action March 25 at Burnet.

Tennis Taylor March 25 Taylor Granger Inv.

Golf Taylor Boys March 24 at Burnet Thrall Boys March 29 District Tournament at Mustang Creek

Taylor Girls March 23 at Burnet Thrall Girls March 29 District Tournament at Mustang Creek

Track & Field Taylor March 25 vs Burnet Relays Thrall March 19 vs Thorndale Taylor tennis medaled big swinging past competition in Copperas Cove. Courtesy photo / Lisa Little Jayden Simank led Taylor on Friday over La Grange on the mound and in the batter’s box. Powerlifting Photo by Matt Hooks Taylor Boys Tennis downs competition State Powerlifting Meet March 19 in Ducks in action at La Grange tourney Corpus Christi at Copperas Cove Classic Thrall MATTHEW HOOKS shot over the left field board, but the damage State Powerlifting Meet March 19 in MATTHEW HOOKS [email protected] wall. was already done. Corpus Christi [email protected] After seven straight Later in the Ducks Against the The Taylor varsity tennis team traveled to win the Ducks came half of the sixth Taylor Leopards the Ducks WANT MORE? Copperas Cove High School for the 2021 Copperas into the La Grange opened things up scor- returned to their win- Cove Dawg Classic on Thursday, March 11. tournament as one of ing seven runs to close ning ways taking a 6-0 Continuing their success on the season the the hottest local teams. out for the win. lead heading into the Ducks swept through the Boys Singles and Boys The Ducks started 2-1 Matthew Aplin went bottom of the seventh Doubles Divisions earning 1st place in both draws. at the tourney with an the distance on the inning before shut- Ryan Kennick placed first in Boys Singles 8-1 win over Sealy, a mound for Taylor strik- ting down the host defeating Killeen Ellison 8-1, Hays 8-0 and 9-1 loss to La Vernia ing out six and walking Leopards. Copperas Cove 6-3, 6-2 and a 6-1 victory over one. Jayden Simank fin- Trey Boles and Jackson Schroeder placed first host school La Grange. La Vernia’s defense ished 2-for-3 with a in Boys Doubles defeating Killeen Ellison 8-4, The Tigers jumped stymied the Ducks pair of RBIs for Taylor. Hays 8-2 and a second Hays team 4-6, 6-2, 10-6. into the lead against allowing only two hits Simank went the dis- GO TO: www.facebook.com/ Jake Jansky placed third in Boys Singles the Ducks in the bot- and holding Taylor tance on the mound defeating Troy 8-0 and Hays by default. tom of the opening scoreless until the sev- striking out 13 on 119 TDPsports or visit us online at Trent Wuensche and Troy Glenn won a conso- frame and held that enth inning. pitches. www.taylorpress.net to get all lation match against Ellison 8-5. lead until the top of The bears already Taylor continued Taylor will host their second tournament fol- the Ducks fifth inning. held a 9-0 lead before tournament action the action from your hometown lowing the week of Spring Break on March 25 Taylor tied things up the Ducks finally broke late Friday afternoon and beyond! (JV) and March 26 (V). on an Ashton Vega solo through on the score- against Buda Johnson. Duck golf wraps tourney in Thrall PRESSTAYLOR MATTHEW HOOKS [email protected] The strokes and puts were landing in the Taylor boys favor as they came away finish- ing in first place at the Thrall Invitational this past Monday at Mustang of the Week Creek. The Taylor Boys Golf Team fired their best AABBYBBY GGAUTREAUXAUTREAUX round of the season MMATTIEATTIE LLEAGUEEAGUE with a score of 353. The Duck golfers were all high swingers Thrall Tigere� e powerli� ers Abby in scoring with Jake Gautreaux and Ma� e League qualifi ed Mucha 78, Brian Clifton for State taking place March 18th & 19th 97, Kolton Whisenant in Corpus Chris� 91, Luke Thompson 87, Photo by Connie Gautreaux Blaine Skero 98 SPONSORED BY: Mucha also finished Mucha lead Taylor golf to first place finish in Thrall Invitational. as second place medal- Beer Courtesy photo / Kevin Gracie 211 W Hwy 79 ist shooting 78. Coffee Thrall, Texas The Duck Golf Team also in swinging com- Hines fired 121. Free Smiles will next compete in petition at the tourna- The Girls golf will Burnet on March 24 ment. compete next at Ice 512-898-4089 Lotto Monday thru Saturday 7AM - 7PM after Spring Break. Meredith Tate shot Delaware Springs in Owner: Anja Martin The Taylor girls were 115, and Courtney Burnet on March 23.

8A TAYLOR PRESS SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021 Big first inning leads Tigers past Bartlett LOS PATOS TAKE DISTRICT LEAD CASEY GEORG Special to the Press The Tigers scored a dozen runs in the first inning and rolled to a 16-1 rout of Bartlett Tuesday night in Thrall. Broedie Salas and Hayden Stefek combined for a 3-hitter while Salas, Mac Hamann, Jack Watson and Cayden Watson led a 12-hit attack with a pair of hits each in the win. Bartlett drew first blood, scoring its only run on a pair The Taylor boys soccer team moved into first place in district (6-1) and are of hits in the top of the first. 15-1-1 overall. Thrall responded by rocking the Photo by Larry Pelchat Bartlett pitching staff in the bot- tom half of the inning. Noah Hammack got things started with a walk and moved Salas and company roll past Bartlett last Tuesday. to second on a Garrett Crabb Photo by Larry Pelchat single. Cayden Watson drove in the first Tiger run with a double he and Meiske both scored on Over the weekend the Tigers to left and Williams reached Crabb’s sacrifice fly. Cayden hosted the Tiger Invitational when the Bartlett catcher was Watson was hit by a pitch and Tournament. In the opening called for interference. Jack then four consecutive hits by round, Williams threw a shutout Watson’s single to right drove the Tigers, including doubles and struck out 12 in an 8-0 win in a pair of runs and Hamann’s by Williams and Salas gave the over the Florence Buffaloes. double scored two more. Tigers a 12-1 lead after one. The tournament continued on A single by Bobby Clark and A Salas triple and a Bulldog Friday and Saturday. a double from Dallas Meiske error pushed another run across The Tigers will travel to made the score 7-1 in favor of for Thrall in the bottom of the Bartlett on Tuesday and will trav- Andrew Ender drove in the winning run to help Hutto stop the losing skid the Tigers. Hammack was hit third, and Thrall scored its final el to Granger on Friday for their against Cedar Ridge. by a pitch in his next at bat and two runs in the fourth inning. first meeting with the Lions. Photo by Matt Hooks Hippos grab a Cougars take down Lions in late innings MATTHEW HOOKS their advantage to 7-4. pair of home wins [email protected] The Lions were held MATTHEW HOOKS The Hippos totaled The final score silenced in the sixth [email protected] three hits in the defen- and in the seventh failed to display the After dropping six sive contest by Caleb inning Rosebud-Lott closeness of the actual straight the Hutto base- Cantwell, Ender, and exploded for six runs game last Tuesday, ball team got their game Xander Hall. extending their lead to March 9 for the on the right track last The second game of 13-4. Granger Lions baseball week with home wins last week was another A lone run is all the team who dropped to a against Cedar Ridge and success for the Hippos. Lions could muster in 0-6 record on the sea- against Pflugerville to Hutto fell briefly their final at bat of the son after a late innings kick off the Central Texas behind in the fourth evening as the game push by the Rosebud- Invitational. inning but regained com- concluded. Lott Cougars gave A walk off error pro- posure and took the lead Thomas Rhoades them the win 13-5. pelled the Hippos to a in their half of the inning. finished Granger’s big In the first half of dramatic win over the Hutto closed things out hitter going 2-for-3 the game the Lions Raiders on Tuesday night with two more runs in with a triple and a grabbed and held the 3-2 to put an end the the bottom of the sixth single. lead until the top of the Hippos losing skid. to seal the 5-2 win over Nathan Tucker did fifth inning when the With the game dead- Pflugerville. most of the dirty work Cougars went on their locked at 2-2 since the Matocha finished the on the mound for the big scoring spree. second inning Andrew game 2-for-3 with 2 RBIs. Lions striking out eight Heading into the Ender drove a fly ball Following the Hippos in five innings of work. fifth inning Granger deep to right field. The Friday game against Still looking for led 2-1. Three runs by fielder misplayed the Anderson in the tour- Lions couldn’t come back after late inning collapse against Rosebud-Lott. their first win the Lions Rosebud- Lott put the ball which allowed Cade nament they were Photo by Larry Pelchat are scheduled to travel Cougars ahead 4-2 but Matocha to score the win- scheduled to travel to to Rosebud-Lott on the Lions, in their half to tie things up 4-4. inning extended the ning run for the Hippos. Westwood on March 16. of the inning, managed Another three-run Cougars lead pushing Tuesday, March 16. Errors costly in Tigerette loss SPORTS SMACK CASEY GEORG four singles bookended by a pair Shall we dance? Special to the Press of errors allowed the Tigerettes After being shut down Matthew Four errors by the Tigerettes to regain the lead at 11-9. last season due to the in the fifth inning accounted for Consecutive errors by the coronavirus pandemic, Hooks four of Thorndale’s seven runs Tigerettes put two runners on the NCAA tournament is Sports writer in the inning and lifted the Lady to start Thorndale’s half of the back sort of. Dogs to a 16-12 win Thursday fifth. Bailee Baker made Thrall The realities of the night. pay for the miscues with a 3-run coronavirus pandemic The Lady Dogs got on the homerun over the center field mean the 2021 NCAA How will the virus board first with a pair of runs in fence and Thorndale led 12-11. tournament will be held at effect other schools in the bottom of the second. Thorndale added three more a single destination – the the tournament? I have Thrall rallied and took a runs before Thrall could end state of Indiana – with read that there were sub- 3-2 lead in the top half of the the run, but the Lady Dogs lead multiple venues utilized stitution teams waiting second inning. Emma Wicker 16-11. and the usual tournament in the wings just in case and Bernice Gonzalez hit back- Thrall picked up one final schedule adjusted. teams can’t continue in to-back singles to open the run in the top of the seventh but The Final Four is the NCAA tourney. inning. Bel Herrera’s sacrifice could get no closer. slated to be held at Lucas North Carolina A&T is bunt advanced both runners and Aubrie Henderson was a one-person wrecking Wicker, Johnson, and Lopez Oil Stadium on April 3 another school that has when Addison Leschber drew crew this week for the Tigerettes. each had two hits to lead the and 5, but uncertainty had to leave their con- a walk, the bases were full of Photo by Matt Hooks Tigerettes. Emily Baker led will continue to reign fol- ference tourney due to lowing a regular season Tigerettes. Desi Lopez’s double Henderon was hit by a pitch to Thorndale with four hits in four COVID-19. to left cleared the bases for trips to the plate. characterized by numer- How will seeding work load the bases and a walk to ous cancellations and Thrall. Earlier in the week, Thrall ral- for replacement teams? Ashlyn Jarosek made the score postponements through- For instance, if a #1 seed Thorndale evened the score lied from an early 5-2 deficit and 4-3. Raelynn Johnson followed out college basketball. has to leave the tourna- at three apiece with a run in the thump the Rosebud-Lott Lady with a bases-clearing double to What is expected to ment will they be replaced bottom half of the second. Cougars 18-5. remain familiar is the selec- by a team that barely won After a scoreless third by both left that gave Thrall a 7-3 lead. Thrall will host Milano at 10 In the bottom of the fourth tion of a 68-team field. 10 games? That is defi- teams, the Tigerettes regained a.m. on Monday then Monday At the end of last week Thorndale took a 9-7 advantage. nitely not the way a team the lead in their half of the afternoon will travel to Bartlett teams were already test- wanted to bow out. fourth. With two outs, Aubrie In Thrall’s half of the fifth, for a 2 p.m. game. ing positive for COVID-19. Fans, athletes, and Virginia and Kansas coaches are all confused are a couple of teams that about the way the tour- BBESTEST were unable to even finish nament may play out as the conference tourna- teams begin their arrival OFOF BBestest ofof Luuckck ment but have secured a in Indianapolis. spot in the big dance. Teams that test positive to all athletes this season. Because of the virus must go seven days with LLUCKUCK Duke will miss the tourna- no positive tests in order ment for the first time in to compete. 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10A TAYLOR PRESS SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021 Spring Break activities Brown heads to new district KLAMATH FALLS Taylor ISD to com- students, separating – Former Taylor ISD petitive levels with Legacy Early College superintendent Keith schools in Education High School and on library’s report Brown has accepted Service Center 13, Taylor High School, a position at Klamath providing employer and building a robust Children who need spread for COVID and Falls City ISD. paid health insurance CTE program for stu- to work their hands will continue to follow Last week, the for all employees, dents that increased on something have an the city of Taylor’s plan Klamath Falls City increasing the fund student enrollment option available to pick for COVID stages,” said board of trustees balance to the current from 805 students in up. Karen Ellis, library direc- unanimously agree four-month operat- 2017 to 1,125 students Taylor Public Library tor. “But, we really, really to hire Brown, who ing level, improving in 2020. will have crafts and pro- miss our patrons.” recently finished his the A-F Academic Brown visited grams to-go for the week Activities available are tenure at Taylor ISD. rating for Taylor ISD Klamath Falls last of Spring Break on their a seed planting craft on Brown served as from a “C” to a “B”, month, participated front porch. Library staff Monday, magnet craft on superintendent in implementing the pre- in a virtual online have reportedly been Tuesday, St. Patrick’s Day Taylor from 2017 kindergarten three forum with local hard at work creating the storytime and craft on until earlier this year. year old program, residents and partici- kits. Wednesday, game crafts Accolades while Brown establishing Con-Mi pated in an interview “I really wish we could on Thursday and a but- served as superin- Madre at Main Street with Klamath Falls have all the fun activities terfly net craft on Friday. tendent include the Intermediate School, City School board for Spring Break at the The library is located Taylor Public Library will leave completion of the 2015 developing commu- members. He also library as we had in prior at 801 Vance St. in Taylor. activities for children to do during bond construction nity partnerships that toured the district and years, but we are still For more information, Spring Break this week. projects, increasing increased safety and met with city school under high community call 512-352-3434. Photo by Jason Hennington all employee pay in security for staff and employees. Golf tourney to E-EDITION HIGHLIGHTS support students

The Rotary Club of The tournament is Taylor is ready to celebrate an 18-hole, four-player spring by getting golfers scramble and prizes will on the green. be awarded for first, “Our annual golf tour- second and third place. nament helps us support The entry fee is $300 per students and community team. projects all year long,” It includes the use of Former Taylor Police Chief and Assistant City Manager Jeff Straub passed away Saturday, March 6. Club President Regina two carts, the sponsoring File photos Carlson said. “We hope company’s name on the after the year we’ve had sign near the clubhouse Here is a recap of administrator for the strong, your advice ferently and who cared that golfers and the com- and food and beverages. what was featured in city of Troy. always wise.” passionately about our munity are ready to get Players will be encouraged the Wednesday, March Prior to working in In 2010, Straub community.” outside and play.” to buy mulligans and play 10, e-edition of the Troy, Straub served the moved to city hall, Taylor Police Chief The annual tourna- other games throughout Taylor Press. The e-edi- city of Taylor as police which he always said Henry Fluck, who took ment will tee off at noon the tournament. tion is mailed to sub- chief from October was different from law over after Straub, said Friday, April 9 at Mustang Sponsorships of $100 scribers and available 1999 to 2010. He also enforcement. Mayor it was an honor to work Creek Golf Course with or an in-kind donation at www.taylorpress.net. served as police chief Brandt Rydell said with Straub. team registrations and of prizes or gifts are also in McGregor from 1997 he was impressed by “I will always be sponsorships due by welcome and will be rec- COMMUNITY MOURNS LOSS OF to 1999 and was a Straub and said he grateful to him for March 29. ognized at the event. FORMER POLICE CHIEF police officer and sub- didn’t use typical “old being instrumental in “It will be a fun time To register a team or On Saturday, March sequently division com- school” approaches to bringing me to Taylor for everyone and a wel- sponsor, contact Austin 6, the Taylor commu- mander at the Temple issues in Taylor. to succeed him as the come time to get together Brown at 512-948-0738 or nity was devastated Police Department from “Jeff wasn’t afraid of chief of police,” Fluck and do some good for our austinbrownsales@gmail. by the loss of former 1982 to 1997. taking a new approach said. “His contributions community,” Carlson said. com. assistant city manager “You watched me or going a different to the city of Taylor and police chief Jeff go from police cadet, direction than what are impressive and his- Straub. to rookie, to mom of might have otherwise torical. His successful According to reports three, to a seasoned been expected,” Rydell efforts had the effect of from KCEN TV, Straub investigator,” said Amy said. “[Straub was] a modernizing the Taylor died of apparent natu- Briggs, who worked as super smart guy who Police Department by ral causes. He was an officer under Straub. was open to new ideas levering technology to serving as the city “Your guidance was and doing things dif- improve efficiency.”

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Taylor ISD’s new superin- tendent, Dr. Devin Padavil, has kept a busy schedule during his first few weeks A life savings of on the job. He frequently stops by classrooms, parent pickup help for others and drop-off lines, and is already a familiar face at school and community “Help others achieve their events. He said his goal is dreams, and you will achieve to visit with as many stu- yours.” dents, staff, parents and — Les Brown community members as Sometimes help comes from possible to learn as much places we don’t always expect. as he can about the district Here is a good news story and the town. that was submitted by Gerald “My whole focus is learn- Walker, branch director of the ing about Taylor,” said Superintendent Devin Padavil greets students at T.H. Johnson Elementary School in Boys and Girls Club of East Padavil. “The best way to Taylor as he visits campuses to get to know staff and students. Williamson County, which is do that is to spend time Photo by Tim Crow based here in Taylor. with people and to meet One day in February a young as many people as pos- people and learning more He said that while he enjoys club member, Emma, who is a sible. It has absolutely filled about Taylor.” the busy schedule and he first grader at Naomi Pasemann my schedule, but I don’t Padavil is Taylor’s 19th gets a lot of energy from Elementary, who we’ve nick- consider it work because I superintendent in the named “Baby Yoda” handed me really enjoy getting to know school’s 137-year history. See BUSY • page 2B a Ziplock bag of money. The bag contained some dollar bills and a lot of change. Emma, nicknamed Baby Yoda, was willing I asked her why she brought to give her life savings to help the local Spring break meals Sunday this and why she was trying Boys and Girls Club a van to take field trips. to give it to me. She said, “for Taylor ISD will offer free spring Girls Club of East Williamson field trips.” break curbside meals for all children County purchased our first Confused at the time, I gave ages 18 and under on March 14 from vehicle. It is a 2003 Ford her the bag back and said we’re 2 to 4 p.m. at the Main Street Event Econoline Van, which should not going on any field trips Center located at 3101 North Main St. be able to hold 10 to 14 passen- anytime soon. I soon realized For Taylor ISD students, parents gers. We will be using the van that Emma wanted to donate are asked to pre-order meals by for fun field trips and eventu- her “life savings” to help Saturday, March 13, at https://forms. purchase the van I had been ally will be picking up stu- gle/6t71EV1at2FcZQ3H8. Children telling the kids about during dents from neighboring East do not need to be present to pick up announcements. Williamson County cities. pre-ordered meals. For any meal not When Emma’s mom arrived Here at the club, we were pre-ordered, children must be present to pick up Emma and her all thrilled to hear the news of at the time of pick-up. brother, I asked if she knew the van, but the most excited For more information, please Taylor ISD will distribute meals Sunday, March 14, at the Main Steet Event that her daughter brought the was little Emma (Baby Yoda). contact Lindsey Gage at lgage@ Center. Thank you, Emma for mak- money to the Boys and Girls taylorisd.org. Photo by Fernando Castro Club? ing good news and helping She said yes. She told Emma others. it was her money, and she Remember to send your could give it to the Boys and good news stories and experi- THE GIRL IN THE YELLOW SWEATER Girls Club if she wanted to. ences to us. Email them to life- I’ve worked in childcare for [email protected] or mail over 20 years, and this was one them to the office at 211 W. of the most selfless, kind acts Third Street, Taylor, TX 76574. Excited for the next chapter I’ve seen from a child. Also You can also post to the made me happy at least some Good News Taylor Made Looks like this is kids pay attention during Facebook page. the first anniversary of Friday announcements. Always remember there The Girl in the Yellow Martha To follow up on this story, is goodness everywhere and Sweater, and good Bowles on March 9, The Boys and kindness matters. Lordy how the world has Columnist changed – so, have I. I moved to Taylor in December of 2019 the slowest and fastest after a year of widow- year of my life, all at the hood. I bought a cute same time. little house and moved Not only have I in with my 160-pound taken up writing, but dog. I love my neighbors, I’ve expanded my I love this town, and little household to even though lockdown three heartbeats when I happened in my fourth adopted a little elderly month here, I have got- dog named Grunt, who ten to know some amaz- is super spry for 14. ing people and made I lost a whole lot of Taylor my home. weight (my goal was The Boys and Girls Club in Taylor recently purchased a van that will hold 10 to 14 passengers Now, a year later, to weigh less than my for field trips in the future. I’ve had somewhat of a Courtesy photos paradigm shift. It’s been See CHAPTER • page 2B

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2B TAYLOR PRESS SUNDAY, MARCH 14, 2021 Papers lead to stuffed pet deliveries

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After lessons on being persuasive and consid- ering your audience, as well as how to write a letter, Naomi Pasemann Elementary School third grade teacher Ashley Rush challenged her remote students to write and mail a persuasive letter to her about why they should receive a particular pet of their choice. “Several of them researched non-traditional animals to ask for pets,” said Rush, “such as sloths, cheetahs and elephants.” One student requesting a parrot wrote, “I will teach it to say words. When I wake up it will greet me, ‘Good morning,’ and when I go to bed, it will say, “Good night, sleep tight.’” Students sent some pretty convincing letters to Rush, and then she delivered stuffed versions of the requested pets to them at their homes. “As a virtual teacher, I don’t get to spend much time in the three-dimensional world with my students,” said Rush. “So, this was a fun treat for me, too. My red Flex drove all over Taylor, and it was the best way to spend the afternoon.” Now those students will always remember Ms. Pasemann third grade teacher, Ashley Rush, delivers stuffed animals of pets students requested in an assignment on persuasive writing. Rush’s class and the lesson on persuasive writing. Courtesy photos

BUSY • page 1B all the social interactions, those experiences also pro- vide valuable information as he works to lead the district forward. “I think that every time I have a conversation with someone, I learn something subtle,” said Padavil. “It’s easy to think of what life is like at a school or in a classroom from my office, but when I walk through the schools, I discover little things through someone’s words, their body language or how things are in our buildings.” Padavil said he often picks up on little things that can be done to help facilities look their best for students, staff Superintendent Devin Padavil visits with a student at T.H. Johnson Elementary School in Superintendent Devin Padavil talks with teacher Felicia Robertson as he travels from cam- and the community, or some- Taylor. pus to campus to meet staff and students. thing that will help the staff Photos by Tim Crow have a greater impact on stu- kid, and we have to treat talk to me about a situation dent success. is some hidden talent there. want kids at the table so we parents as if they are our cus- in their lives, and I’ll talk to “If there is something we I’m really excited to figure can think about our long tomers,” said Padavil. “What them about how they can see can do to help our staff feel out how we can grow people term plan for Taylor ISD. that means to me is that the it. I try not to tell them what like they are more free to and then retain them. I want What are the projects that we thing we are most responsible to do but ask them questions do their job, and it’s a small to see those folks starting want to take on? What do we for is the experience of their to think of things differently. adjustment that doesn’t cost their career here, and I want want this place to feel like a children and we have to get So, just the opportunity to do a lot, then let’s do it,” said them to become the best they year from now? What do we really clear about what we that full time and call it a job Padavil. “We can do meetings can be, and I want them to want it to look and feel like want that experience to look I think is incredible.” and we can do conferences, be able to say, ‘I became the two years from now, three like. If that experience isn’t When he’s not being a but it’s those tiny conver- educator I am today because years from now? I want us where we want it to be, then superintendent, Padavil sations that I think really of Taylor.’” to have that vision, and from what do we want to do dif- enjoys reading, going to the change the culture of the dis- Padavil said the district’s that vision and mission we ferently. Achievements and gym, youth baseball and trict or maintain the culture most immediate priority is to will develop a strategic plan accomplishments are really going to his kids’ games. He of our district.” take care of the safety and to start doing the work.” important, but the experience is also very happy to be in Coming into his new the emotional, physical and Padavil believes the school is something that’s enduring.” Taylor. role, Padavil said he is most mental wellness of students is a central part of the com- Padavil believes that “I took the role not only impressed with the talented and staff. Another top goal munity and that a school everything he does involves for the school district, but for group of educators in Taylor. is to develop a vertically district has much to do with growing people, and he the community,” said Padavil. “We have a lot of teachers aligned curriculum that sup- the identity of a community derives a lot of meaning from “I’m really invested in the who are experienced, and we ports teachers. as well. He also believes the having an impact on kids. city of Taylor and I want to have a lot of teachers that are “A vertically aligned cur- district is responsible for the “Sometimes, I’ll just be out see this community thrive. in the first five years of their riculum is going to be a long experiences that children and see someone, especially I believe this school district career,” said Padavil. “In fact, project and involve a lot of take with them from the local a young person, and now is a cornerstone of that, and the majority of our teachers people,” said Padavil. “I want schools. that I’m 43, I consider folks I think as the school district are in the first five years of teachers at the table, I want “Parents have a choice in their 20s as really young goes it will only be a catalyst their career, and I think there parents at the table, and I about where they send their people,” said Padavil. “They’ll for where the city can go.”

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t was a horrific week, with potential for imminent catastrophe. After their world froze Friday, the week of Feb. 19, Taylor citizens were called to achieve a version of the proverbial story of loaves and fishes and the feeding of I the 5,000. The citizens and the municipality were not prepared for such a freeze. With nei- ther water nor power nor transportation over icy roads, a group of people worked together to give shelter, food and drinking water to those in desperate need. No other help or coordinated effort was apparent or available in Taylor. It was a team effort.

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Joe Espinoza, shift manager at Holiday Inn Express (left) assists Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Anderson and Councilman Robert Councilman Mitch Drummond volunteered to pick up a large donation from H-E-B to be provided to Garcia deliver meals to guests at the hotel during the snow storm. local citizens.

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f you haven’t heard of the new pharmacy in Hutto yet, Hippo Pharmacy is changing the landscape of prescription medication in Hutto. ITh is little pharmacy is helping people far beyond it’s capacity. During the blizzard, thispharmacy delivered medication, food, heat and hope. Th is pharmacy never closed its doors. In fact, they stayed late every single day, including Saturday and opened up their doors that Sunday. Th is pharmacy evenhelped Williamson and Travis county emergency services. Sajid, Dustin and Blanca had heat and water and food in their houses the entire time. Th eir children were safe, warm and fed. Th ey could have been like everyone else and stayed indoors. Th ey had no reason to risk their lives, except for the wellbeing of people they didn’t know. Th ey took every single warning issued by every single entity, including the state of Texas itself, and drove straight into the storm to help people. Th ey drove through grass, fi elds, sheets of ice, piles of snow, over curbs and in hills of FM 2222 and 620. Hippo Pharmacy has been in business for about eight months. In those short eight months, they have taken the health of a community, and even the wellbeing and safety of some of its patients, and took it upon themselves to ensure everyone that needed their help during the storm received the attention they needed. During the storm, Sajid, Dustin and Blanca drove into the pharmacy and found that the power was on, water was running and there was heat. Th e trio decided right then the entire time the doors would remain open to patients, and the tires stay turning to get vital medication to those who couldn’t be reached even by emergency services. Propane became a daily morning routine of Dustin and Blanca during the storm. Patients of Hippo Pharmacy were found huddling together for warmth in their house around their bed-ridden child, who the pharmacy showed up to deliver medication to. Aft er seeing this, Hippo Pharmacy took it upon themselves to acquire a heater and propane, and then deliver it to the patients they could help. Th e fi rst adventure came from a random call from someone who had seen on Facebook that the pharmacy was making deliveries. Th is person called to have food delivered to Oltorf to be picked up from uban512C in South Austin. Th ey said they were starving and hadn’t eaten in three days. eyTh had just moved to Texas the previous weekend, and before they had things unpacked, they were unable to get any food in the house before things froze over. Th is delivery began at 6 p.m., in which Dustin and Blanca drove carefully on FM 973 all the way to Highway 71, and then into south Austin in the middle of the ice storm for this starving person. Th e upper bridge of 71 was completely closed down, and everyone driving on the lower part was sliding everywhere like an ice skating rink. People were pulling others out of ditches. Th e exit for Montopolis was crowded from wreck. Every uphill intersection had cars parked at it that were unable to proceed upwards in the ice. Once the two picked up the food in south Austin, the second leg was to actually make it to the person off of Oltorf. If you’ve never been to the apartments on Oltorf, they’re built on miniature versions of the giant hills out in Lago Vista. People were trapped in their apartments because of the aggressive slope they were built on, and anyone trying to leave by backing up or pulling forward slid immediately down the hill with the rest of the cars. While trying to hand the food off to the starving person, people were falling and sliding 40-50 feet down this hill, slamming their bodies into the cars at the bottom. Th e person thanked the pharmacy for saving their lives and said they never believed Texas hospitality stretched that far. Hippo Pharmacy then called 911 to off er their delivery services to any patients 911 was unable to reach during the storm. 911 ended up relaying this call to Seton Hospital, who then also called Hippo Pharmacy to take care of the deliveries their vehicles couldn’t make it to. Th is off er led Hippo Pharmacy to make deliveries to Steiner Ranch and south Austin off William Cannon past 10 at night in the middle of the storm. Th e very day aft er driving to Oltorf, the duo was sent to Steiner Ranch and William Cannon to assist 911 and Seton. Th e deliveries were something the pharmacy wasn’t prepared for in any way. Driving through Round Rock and Austin at night in the storm looked like a frozen apocalypse. Th ey day before driving to Oltorf was a bit calm with heavy ice, but thisnight, the precipitation came again and safety was out the window. Vehicles were driven off in ditches abandoned by drivers. No lights were on, people were walking around on highways looking for warmth, no restaurants were open, no traffi c lights functioned and no emergency vehicles were in sight. Everything was covered in white, and the ice kept gathering on the windshield wipers making it almost impossible to see. Driving at 20-30 mph most of the way on the toll was partially safe, but as soon as they two took an exit, there was absolutely no salt on the highway. FM 620 was an absolute roller coaster of ice. At the bottom of every hill were vehicles piled on one another. Lakeline Mall was completely desolate and frozen. Th e drive to Steiner Ranch was slow and steady with almost no visibility. Once the two completed the delivery in Steiner Ranch, the next delivery was in south Austin. While the two were stopped, the wipers froze up. Th e rest of their water had to be used to thaw off the wipers. Aft er the wipers were thawed, the trip ventured toward south Austin. During this delivery, Blanca and Dustin found themselves sliding sideways down 2222, which left them stranded in a ditch coming into Lakeway. Aft er digging in the ice and breaking up enough to gain traction on 2222, they proceeded forward toward Mt. Bonnell. Aft er traveling at 5-10 mph for at least 30 minutes or more, Dustin and Blanca made it safely to the last delivery in south Austin. Th e deliveries were over, but the two were in south Austin, it was 11 at night and the precipitation wasn’t letting up. Th e duo was tired. Th ey were out of water because it was used to thaw off the wipers As they two drove home, a large lift ed – truck lit up like an airport got in front of the two on I-35. Like a guiding angel, the truck led them all the way to the intersection of U.S. 290 and FM 973 in Manor. For the remaining days, Hippo Pharmacy provided a bathroom, water and even bought and provided milk for people. Texas has heart from its largest cities to its smallest communities. It seems the smallest towns have the biggest hearts. Not too long ago, Hutto was less then 1,000 people. Th is town has the heart as if its still the same size. Th is pharmacy is the embodiment of what small town heart is. A heart the size of a Hippo’s.

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The Texas Beer Company provided water to residents in need when the majority of the city lost water. Courtesy photos Mayor Pro Tem Gerald Anderson (left) along Councilman Robert Garcia (right) worked to gather food to help citizens affected by the snowstorm.

Volunteers made sack lunches to be picked up and delivered to local residents.

SNOVID • page 1C Shelter was a priority like Sarah Fisher of Good Strangers As the winter freeze was settling in, Coffee, Jennifer and Heath Baker of it became clear that, short of a minor Lombard of Mallard Fare Delicatessen, miracle, some residents of Taylor were and Davis Barbeque. Councilman in significant danger from the storm Robert Garcia picked up the news due to inadequate housing or homeless- and served as a Facebook “voice”. ness. Councilman Gerald Anderson was L.T. Williams of Meals on Wheels particularly worried about the numbers even figured out how to make shelf of people literally left out in the cold stable meals available for clients, and in sub-freezing weather. Anderson Circleville Store and New York Pizza took action through the Bill Pickett contributed meals. Foundation, contacting friends to help Eventually, a volunteer team locate and pay for housing, to spread recruited by Dawna Fisher organized the word and to rescue them from a and packaged 60 food parcels for Taylor citizens come together to help take care of each other during a time of need. desperate situation without shelter. The delivery by the transportation team. Holiday Inn Express, the Luxury Inn and Taylor Village were persuaded to The challenge of delivering provide rooms at a discounted rate. Delivering was difficult, at best, in Later in the week, realizing the the treacherous driving conditions. severity of the situation, The Bill Water and power were out to most of Pickett Foundation and the Taylor Taylor, and frozen roads made it dan- Independent School District opened gerous to drive even short distances. Celebrating and maintained a warming shelter at How was it possible to deliver sack the Main Street Middle School. lunches, soups and stews or even the Donations were still necessary to crucial water? It took brave and gen- make all this happen. In addition to erous souls. Bill Pickett Foundation, Vicar Terry Jay Mack Ward and Trisha Ward, Pierce and the congregation of St. in their trusty Fiat, were the origi- James Episcopal Church contributed nal drivers team. They were joined to pay for motel rooms through the by Conoley Reinhardt, Rosie Jones The rich week for those without shelter. JD and Matthew Drummond (Team Gins, Megan Klein and Ian Davis set Wolfpack). Finally, the group included up a Facebook page, Taylor Helping Mitch Drummond, Joe Meller, Ric Neighbors, and solicited donations for Cobia, JD Gins and other volunteers, shelter, food and supplies. Donations who delivered meals to our hotel came from others who heard of the guests, to Meals on Wheels clients and effort. other isolated residents. They found history of that many older folks were afraid to Working to find food go outside for fear of falling on the How can food be provided for folks ice. One, whose exterior doors leaked without resources, and with every- a gale, duct taped herself into her thing closed for the foreseeable future. house and didn’t open the doors, even Everyone who had been sheltered for soup, for almost a week. had to eat. On Friday, Maria and Jim While the entire city was without Our Town Newman and Lois and Sandy Duncan water the Texas Beer Company orga- provided sack lunch sandwiches for nized a volunteer team to provide and the first residents, seven in number. distribute 25,000 gallons of water to This was to carry them through the Taylorites. Taylor Firefighters distrib- weekend. However, by the weekend uted water at the main station, and the number of those needing assis- the city of Taylor provided water at tance had grown to 17. The call went the Public Library. out, and Judith Grissom made 17 sack New Taylorites Robert and Angel lunches which Jay Mack Ward and Holmes began checking on elderly Trisha Lewis volunteered to deliver to neighbors, assessing their needs and Taylor the guests. By Monday the number of providing water and hot meals. Mrs. meals multiplied finally to 36 guests Holmes also made hot luncheons and shut-ins in need of food and water for our motel guests. Volunteers and and more. neighbors shoveled snow, rescued Everyone pitched in. Councilman pets, provided heat or blankets and Mitch Drummond and his wife, Lisa, did well-checks for those who were TAYLOR picked up donated food from David alone or in poor health. The driv- Brooks of Shepherd’s Heart Food ers team added performing welfare Pantry and purchased more from checks, flipping breakers and shovel- H-E-B. They added this to donations ing snow. of food and supplies from Janetta Brian Grey donated firewood to res- McCoy, Amy Everhart, Tia and idents lucky enough to have fireplaces. Richard Stone, Christine Rudolfi, and Neighbors who had never met reached PRESS Jennifer Swantek. Additional food out to one another. Many volunteered was purchased by Patrick Taylor, who or helped so quietly they may never fortunately was no stranger to ice be thanked. and snowy conditions. He braved a No doubt many other community 211 West 3rd • Taylor, Texas trip to Round Rock H-E-B and back. spirited Taylorites helped their friends, Meanwhile, Anderson organized a neighbors and strangers survive the purchase of water from Darren Helbert dangerous conditions of the freeze of 512-352-8535 and Clay Raesz delivered it to Taylor at 2021. no charge. Those who had gas stoves These are some of those who www.TaylorPress.net made huge pots of stew or soup to answered the call, organized a plan, contribute. Shepherd’s Heart pantry and helped neighbors in need in the donated meat, and Maria Newman put wake of frigid temperatures and fail- out a call for potatoes and carrots. Jim ures of our electric and water supply Newman drove the icy streets to pick systems during the week of Feb. 19-27. the vegetables up, and Maria made a This was clear evidence that the big pot of hearty stew to share. community spirit of Taylor is alive and Others helped, including businesses well – “It takes a village.”

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Local businesses are the primary driver of any town’s local economy. While industry is important for jobs and tax base, those businesses that focus on local customers do as much for a town’s culture, sense of self-worth and vitality than any other concern. Taylor and the surrounding areas are blessed to have businesses that have been strong for many years. There are also several new businesses that made a home in the area. This page is our way of acknowledging those businesses that have helped keep Taylor and the surrounding communities alive. Thank you to all businesses, churches, organizations and more that have continued to bring in visitors and accommodate local shoppers.

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Our Town Community Events SECOND SATURDAY fourth Thursdays of the month, 6 p.m. at City Join us on the second Saturday of the month for Hall, 400 Porter St. Agendas are posted to events in our parks and all over town. Specials the city’s website Tuesday prior. Meetings are and bargains in our downtown shops and cool streamed live from the city’s website. You may drinks at our “rest stops.” sign up for notifications about this and other Taylor boards and commissions on the homepage THIRD MONDAY of the city’s website, ci.taylor.tx.us. The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce hosts a luncheon at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, TAYLOR SCHOOL 180 Carlos BOARD G. Parker Taylor school trustees meet 7 p.m. the third Blvd. NW, the Monday of the month, in the board room at third Monday of the central administration office, 3101 N. Main each month. The topics Street. Agendas are posted to the school’s website vary but usually focus on the Friday prior to the meeting. Taylor issues. Open members and non-members. The cost to WEEKLY CIVIC CLUB attend is $15. MEETINGS THIRD THURSDAY TAYLOR LIONS CLUB The Third Thursday of every month, our down- Every Friday at Noon at Sirloin Stockade town shops stay open until 8 p.m. 120 Art Gallery opens a new exhibit and music fills Texas TAYLOR ROTARY CLUB Beer Company and other venues around the Every Thursdays at noon at Sirloin Stockade area. TAYLOR KIWANIS CLUB MAY-DECEMBER Every Wednesday noon at Sirloin Stockade Taylor Area Farmer’s Market - Local farmers sell fresh produce at the Pavilion in Heritage Square THURSDAY MORNING at Fourth and Main Streets, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Interested in local and college sports? Check every Monday through Friday. out “Around the Water Cooler,” a lively and opinionated show produced by the Taylor Press. YOUR GOVERNMENT New shows every Thursday at 11 a.m. – ish. The Taylor City Council meets the second and Streamed live on Facebook @GoTaylorTx.

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TRAINING TODAY FOR TOMORROW Taylor ISD adds trainers to help, mentor athletes MAGDALENA ZAVALA Special to the Press

ational Athletic Trainers Association declares March as the National Athletic Training Month, in which athletic trainers N are acknowledged for their contributions to their healthcare settings nationwide. Athletic train- ers can be found providing care at high schools, colleges, universities, orthopedic clinics, hospitals, industrial settings, professional sports and even the performing arts. Athletic trainers specialize in the prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Taylor High School has two new athletic trainers, Teresa Nicolet and Michael (Doc) Page. Individually, they bring their own talents and experiences. Together, they are a solid team. “We get to see more growth in our student-ath- letes over the years at the high school level, and we get to witness them learning new skills and taking on more responsibility over the years,” Nicolet said. “Additionally, it’s great being able to care for a wide variety of sports, whereas at the collegiate level, an athletic trainer may only care for a few sports teams.” Athletic Trainer Teresa Nicolet applies a wrist taping technique to Francisco Don to help provide support for an injury to his left wrist in February at Field Nicolet’s previous job was being an athletic train- House Athletic Training Room. “When student-athletes get injured, we, the athletic trainers, evaluate, diagnose, and treat the athletic injury. Part of that er at Harvard University where she worked with treatment may include different taping or wrapping techniques. It’s important for student-athletes to get treatment for their injuries, and be properly taped or wrapped by the athletic trainers so they can safely perform their athletic activities and minimize the risk of further injury,” said Teresa Nicolet. See TRAINING • page 7C Photos by Faith Gomez Family Owned Since 1960 Serving Taylor, Hutto, Granger, Coupland & Surrounding

Communities for “It is the responsibility of the student-athletes to report to the athletic trainers before or during practices to get their injuries evaluated and treated. Coaches may also refer student-athletes to the athletic training room if they’re concerned about an injury or medical condition. From there, the athletic trainer will thoroughly evaluate the injury 61 Years and determine the best course of treatment. Our main goal is to keep our athletes safe, and healthy, and use evidence-based practice to ensure they’re getting the best care we can provide,” said Nicolet.

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512-352-5248 Assistant Athletic Trainer Michael “Doc” Page applies pressure to Moses Buzan’s left midcalf with his thumbs mov- ing from bottom to top of the calf during eighth period athletics at the Taylor High School fieldhouse. “This is a common type injury to high school athletes that participate in several sports together without any resting between tbcpropane.com sports”, said Page. “When my calf muscles are massaged before a workout in any sport”, said Moses Buzan, “It allows me to participate longer without muscles tightening and becoming sore. Photo by Alexis Driver

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TRAINING • page 6C Division I collegiate student-athletes. At the high school level, Nicolet sees a wider spectrum of student-athletes where they grow from freshman to seniors. Page knew he wanted to be an athletic trainer when he was a sports manager at his high school. He graduated from the University of Utah and over his career he has worked at the high school, college and professional levels. He also worked with baseball and rodeos, as a consultant and was in medical sales, as well. Currently there are eight student athletic trainers who attend games where they hydrate athletes, help tend to injured players and perform numerous tasks during the course of the games. “We are the eyes and ears for Teresa and Doc,” said Clynesha Enwerekowe. “Our program is the fundamental of athletics because we are behind the scenes, and we are very important to our teams.” In addition to working with athletics, they also help mentor our younger athletic training stu- Student Athletic Trainers Adriana Morales, Patricia Juarez, and Clynesha Enwerekowe pack and prepare to transport drinking water for a tennis tournament. dents who are a vital part of our athletic program. “I’ve gotten close with my fellow student athletic trainers, friends, and we are like sisters. We are the eyes and ears for Teresa and Doc (Michael Page), said “Our student athletic trainers are a very Enwerekowe. “Our program is the fundamental of athletics because we are the behind the scenes and we are very important to our teams. important part of our sports medicine team”, said Photo by Alexis Driver Nicolet. “They do so much for our athletes, and for us staff athletic trainers. So much of what they do helps practices and game-days run smoothly. They help with athlete hydration, field-set up, injury taping and wrapping, and travel with our athletic teams to away events. We’re very appre- ciative of all that they do.” After high school, student athletic trainers, like Adriana Morales, plan to move on to the col- lege level. Morales recently signed on with Blinn College where she will major in kinesiology and continue in sports medicine next year. “I hope to continue to grow as an athletic trainer and have more opportunities to influence the lives of my student-athletes at Taylor ISD,” Nicolet said about her future for Taylor ISD. “I want to educate more people in the Taylor com- munity about the athletic training profession, and hopefully inspire some students to become ath- letic trainers in the future.” She hopes to build a culture with the program itself and continue to build upon it. “I plan to help shape the Taylor High School Student Athletic Training Program into something the student athletic trainers can be proud of, and that others want to be a part of,” Nicolet said. “This program is a great opportunity for students to get involved in their school, create relation- Senior Adriana Morales celebrates with Raquel Rivera at her signing on with Blinn College where she will major in Kinesiology and continue in sports medicine ships, learn valuable life skills and expand their next year. The month of March is National Athletic Training Month where athletic trainers are recognized nationally for their daily contribution to the sports sports medicine knowledge. I can’t wait to see world. Currently, Morales is one of eight student trainers at Taylor High School. Morales plans to follow Rivera in her footsteps to become an athletic trainer like how much it will grow and evolve in the next Rivera was at Taylor High School last school year. few years.” Photo by Terrence Belcher SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

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Nanco Homes, Inc. raises the bar when it comes to building your dream home. ✓ Remodeling A custom home is something most people dream about for years. So, when it's time to build, it's important to fi nd a home builder who produces only fi rst quality workmanship. Located in Taylor, Nanco Homes has been building quality, energy-effi cient custom homes in the Taylor and surrounding areas since 1998. With over 25 years in the construction business, Timmy and Nancy Talley, owners, believe in staying on the job site and working closely with every homeowner to ensure complete satisfaction. A person's home, by and large, is largely viewed as a refl ection of the homeowner, and by extension, it serves as a reliable reminder of achieving that all-important milestone in their life. We here at Nanco Homes, Inc want to ensure that pivotal reminder is as memorable as it is rewarding and fulfi lling. ✓ A custom home by Nanco Homes, Inc. always refl ects the uniqueness Renovations and individuality of the homeowner. “We will be responsible for all phases of construction. We employ only quality craft smen who take pride in their work and get the job done with quality and effi ciency,” the Talleys said. Both Timmy and Nancy were born and raised in Taylor, and still live here today. Th e couple has been married for almost 38 years. Th ey have three children, seven beautiful grandchildren and a Jack Russell terrier named Buddy. Timmy has over 40 years of experience in the construction fi eld and is also the owner of Timmy Talley Concrete Construction. Nancy joined him 22 years ago to form Nanco Homes, Inc. aft er leaving the private workforce in 1994. While Timmy is out overseeing on the jobsites, you can fi nd Nancy handling the day-to-day offi ce operations such as scheduling, accounting, purchasing, estimating or anything the business needs to operate successfully. With an eye for design, she also assists clients in selecting ✓Home Additions the perfect fi nishes to make their home uniquely theirs. When they aren’t working on other people’s homes, they are working on their own home, yard or garden. For decades, Nanco Homes has been responsible for ensuring its residential clients, both existing and prospective, have a locally owned and locally operated resource available to oversee high-quality, low- hassle property services, such as renovations, remodeling, upgrades, and overhauls. Whether your particular project requires professional management for permitting, designs, and construction or if you are looking for a skilled labor force to aff ect the actual construction aspect of your residential property's project, you can rest assured that the expertise and effi ciency our contractors are known for being at the forefront of your project. For more than 20 years, Nanco Homes has staunchly supported and contributed to local communities, not only through world-class home designs, renovations and remodeling services, but through the commitment to raise the overall service in the Taylor and surrounding ✓ Outdoor Living area as a whole. By emphasizing quality and consistency when it concerns our construction services over more of an "assembly line" approach, we are able to eliminate potential obstacles during the construction process from the onset while simultaneously adhering to the exact vision of our clientele. Widely regarded as Williamson County, Texas' premier contractor for new home construction, existing construction redesigns, and general renovation/remodeling, Nanco Homes, Inc. takes tremendous pride in its work and every asset. As a part of their ongoing campaign to best serve valued clientele in and around Williamson County, effi ciently and impactfully, Nanco Homes has expanded areas of coverage to be as inclusive and versatile as possible. “We take tremendous pride in the goals achieved and the challenges overcome by our company as a whole. Every facet of our approach towards aff ecting professional construction services is done so with the same goal in mind: providing our neighbors, clients, and communities with a viable solution to a host of construction problems,” the owners said. So, when the time comes to start the construction of your new home, call Nanco Homes. Representatives will sit down with you and work out all of the details from concept to completion with accurate cost estimates. ✓ New Construction Nanco Homes is a member of the Better Business Bureau, the Texas Capital Area Builders Association, and the local Chamber of Commerce, and is also a registered builder with the Texas Residential Construction Services Commission.

Timmy & Nancy Talley, Owners (512) 365-1979 [email protected] | www.nancohomesinc.com A reputation for excellence