October 2021

Gerald Barrett

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.

GOOFING OFF IS A NECESSARY THING

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?
GOOFING OFF IS A NECESSARY THING

WALK SEASON IS HERE

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.
SCOTT FINLEY Contributor

Letters to the Editor

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.

Letters to the Editor

“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.

Health fair set for next week

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.

VZCSO rolls out new look

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.
VZCSO rolls out new look

Gaston named as Distinguished Alumnus

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.
Rusty Gaston (middle), Van High School Class of 1994, was recognized by the Van ISD Education Foundation Sept. 24 as the 2021 VHS Distinguished Alumnus during pre-game Homecoming ceremonies at Van’s Memorial Stadium. Gaston is CEO of Sony Music Publishing Company in Nashville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of the Van High School Journalism Department

VZCSO seeks help in case

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 Moses