June 2022

DROOLING ON CRAIGSLIST

Body Anyone examining my Internet browser history would be bored to tears – Amazon purchases, links for my new job, reviews of defibrillators our church is considering, etc.
DROOLING ON CRAIGSLIST

IT ALL STARTS WITH A STAND-OFF

Body Husband has had a horrible time at work that day. Feeling kicked around, unappreciated and definitely out of sorts, he pulls into the driveway, only to find that his three-year-old has left her tricycle blocking the garage door… again.
IT ALL STARTS WITH A STAND-OFF

The brain-boosting benefits of word games

Body Word games continue to be popular pastimes and provide a great opportunity to engage in lighthearted competition among family and friends. Wordle is perhaps the most popular word game to become popular in recent years.
The brain-boosting benefits of word games

Social media: It’s not just for kids anymore

Body Perhaps due to the popularity of social media among a generation of young people who grew up with it, platforms such as Instagram and Facebook are often associated with people born in the 21st century.

Car chase turns deadly

Body A crash involving an unidentified woman on the run from the law turned fatal on Monday, June 6. According to reports issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety, a little before midnight DPS troopers responded to a call on the Interstate 20 service road west of Canton.

Salt Festival set for June 10, 11

Body The 48 th annual Grand Saline Salt Festival is scheduled for Friday, June 10, and Saturday, June 11.
Tanner Usrey will headline the Grand Saline Salt Festival concert June 11. Courtesy photo

Smith, Seitekenova lead FHS graduation

Body Fruitvale High School held graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2022 on June 3 in the FHS gymnasium. The ceremony began with a procession of the graduates to Pomp and Circumstance with the National Anthem following.
Fruitvale Class of 2022 Valedictorian Mason Smith presents roses to family members during graduation ceremonies June 3. Photo By Britne Hammons

Commissioners approve proclamation

Body A proclamation recognizing the month of June as Elder Abuse Prevention Month in Van Zandt County was approved unanimously June 8 by the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting.
Van Zandt County Pct. 1 Commissioner Chad LaPrade (left) discussed lease agreements concerning belly dump trailers from Brazos Trailers for VZC Pct. 1 during the meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court. Also shown is VZC Pct. 2 Commissioner Virgil Melton Jr. Photo by David Barber

Maxine Corey

Body A funeral service was held for Maxine Corey, 93, of Canton, was held Saturday, June 4, 2022, at Tundra Baptist Church under the direction of Eubank Funeral home, Bro. Steve Glosup and Jeffery Corey officiating.
Maxine Corey

Jerry Don Priest

Body Services for Jerry Don Priest, 83, of Canton, were held Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Eubank Funeral Home in Canton. With Max Callahan officiating.
Jerry Don Priest