October 2021

Gerald Wayne Barrett, of Edgewood, Texas, passed away earlier this year. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Jeanette, his parents, and several siblings.

Ever got a case of the guilts for taking a few minutes to do absolutely nothing that contributes to your finances, your job, or your family – simply doing what you want because you like it? The guilt is a pretty common reaction in our American culture that believes in the axiom, “Waste not – want not.” Unless of course, you are a part of the fluffy subculture that feels having experiences in life is so much more valuable than having stuff. You know, boring stuff like a job, money, a home or transportation. But that sentence leads to another topic entirely, so we will rapidly leave that thought alone for another day.

We’re fast approaching the season for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Current plans are to be back LIVE and in person this year! No matter where you live, there’s a Walk close to you! Texas Walks are just part of the over 600 being held nationally this year.

My name is Lynda Rutherford and I have lived in Canton for over 20 years. I’ve been a nurse in this area for about the same amount of time and I am always looking out for the elderly.

“It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery,” (Gal 5:1) The context of Paul’s exhortation is a gospel-destroying submission to the law as a means of justification. But as the gospel transforms everything, so freedom in Christ impacts our duty to obey civil government. The authority of civil government is limited, legitimate and binding only within its God-ordained sphere under God’s sovereignty and word. To bow to civil government’s unlawful edicts is no less to take on a “yoke of slavery.”

The VZC Veterans memorial will be hosting their Second Annual Military Show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct.

The second annual Canton Community Health Fair, EXIT Realty Pro and M-Squared Management in Canton, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Oct.

On Sept. 24, VZC Sheriff Hendrix presented the new look of the VZC Sheriff’s Office marked patrol cars. Sheriff Hendrix stated, “I appreciate the strong working relationship we have with our Commissioners Court. Without this relationship and their support, these types of improvements would not be possible.” There are eight vehicles hitting the road over the next few weeks, Hendrix additionally stated. Courtesy photo

Rusty Gaston, Van High School Class of 1994, was named as a ‘Distinguished Alumnus’ at VHS during Homecoming pre-game ceremonies Sept. 24 at Van’s Memorial Stadium.

The Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing adult. Todd Moses disappeared on or about Sept. 16, 2021, from the Grand Saline area. His vehicle was recovered, howev- er his whereabouts are still unknown. Todd is 50 years old, 5’6”, 150 pounds, medium build. Todd has “Rebel” tattooed on the left side of his neck and a lightning bolt in a cloud tattooed on his left hand. If you have any information, please contact the VZSO at 903-567-4133.