Did you know?
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According to Gallup’s 2021 Economy and Personal Finance survey, the average individual in the United States is retiring earlier than many people might expect.
September 2022
New program helps older residents make best use of limited funds
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Rising prices affect all of us, but are particularly challenging for older adults on fixed incomes. Approximately one in 10 persons rely on Social Security only and received a 2022 cost of living increase that’s well below the inflation rate.
Shirley Jean Valentine
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Funeral services for Shirley Jean Valentine, 87, of Edgewood, were held on Sept. 6, 2022, at Hiett’s LyBrand Funeral Home in Edgewood.
Sylvia Gladys Ramzy
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Funeral services for Sylvia Gladys Ramzy, 90, of Edgewood, are scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at Bright Star Baptist Church in Wills Point.
James Robertson
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James Robertson of Garland passed away Sept. 2, 2022.
Driskill of Van wins Football Contest No. 1
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With a winning percentage of 74, Rob Driskill of Van is the winner of Football Contest No. 1 in the Van Zandt News.
Lady Dogs finish second at home tourney
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DAVID KAPITAN sports@vanzandtnews.
Runners compete at Kaufman event
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Van Zandt County was well represented at Kaufman’s annual Run with the Lions event last week with four schools, Canton, Fruitvale, Martins Mill and Wills Point, all entered to compete. Individual varsity boys results included: -Canton: Kevin Velazquez, 12th, 18:13.
