July 2022

Chapter honored with Lantern Status from DAR

Body The Neches River Chapter NSDAR met in Canton July 14. Chapter member Patricia Thibodeau gifted a Lantern for the chapter to Vice Regent Rose Ann Ward. The chapter has received Lantern Status from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Church to celebrate 30th anniversary

Body Grace Bible Fellowship, located at 17897 FM 1255 in Canton, will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a special event and dedication ceremony. Organizers behind the effort noted, “We want nothing more than to have you there! We will have one service on that day starting at 10 a.m.

Country Trails earns national quality award

Body Country Trails Wellness & Rehabilitation Center, located in Grand Saline, has been recognized as a 2022 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living for its commitment to improving the lives...

Cindy Dell Heddin

Body Cindy Dell Heddin, 60, of Canton, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Cindy was born April 24, 1962 to parents, C.J. Gunderson and Peggy Sapp. She married the love of her life, Dennis Heddin Jan. 11, 1985, in Mabank.
Cindy Dell Heddin

Margaret Louise Mahl

Body Margaret Louise Mahl, 68 of Wills Point, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, July 17, 2022. Margaret was born on Oct.
Margaret Louise Mahl

Better version of getting older

Body Like so many of us, I have a lot of my family and friends’ birthdates in my phone’s calendar, and I have it set to notify me when a loved one’s birthday is on the horizon.
Better version of getting older

From the Bleachers – Be smart in the heat

Body Every summer I write an article to remind coaches and student-athletes about the danger of working out in the heat. Although there are less deaths today because of knowledge of heat exhaustion, it still happens. Hydration and rest are key in reducing core body temperature.