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The Fruitvale FFA will be hosting their annual FFA Banquet and Fundraiser Auction beginning at 6 p.m. May 5 at the Fruitvale cafeteria located at 244 VZC 1910.
April 2023
Host families needed for ISE program
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The definition of ‘Host Family’ is a ‘normal’ family which opens its doors to experience a new culture and gives students a second home. Hosting is an extremely rewarding experience.
If you’ll promise to laugh, I’ll promise to stop!
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In my travels around the USA (and elsewhere) for work, I’ve told quite a few jokes to help lighten the mood in my training classes. The one I can tell without thinking about it is: This blonde is driving, and gets a call from her husband, warning her about a car spotted going the wrong way on the highway, to which she replies: “Yeah, but it’s not just one – there are hundreds of them!!”
From the Bleachers – Are you a leader?
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This last week, I was asked how I described my leadership abilities. That is a tough question to answer.
Dunn makes presentation to VISD board
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A number of education-related topics under consideration by the Texas Legislature were outlined during the regular monthly meeting of the Van School Board April 17. Through a power-point presentation, Van ISD Superintendent Don Dunn gave the trustees a breakdown of some legislation that is under consideration by the Texas House and the Texas Senate regarding education.
Update given on drainage issues at VZC East Annex property
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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com An update on drainage issues at the Van Zandt County East Annex property on State Highway 64, east of the VZC Courthouse in Canton, was presented by VZC Pct. 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson April 26 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.
Early voting ends May 2 for VZC city, school elections
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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Early voting continues through Tuesday, May 2, in several city and school elections throughout Van Zandt County with Election Day scheduled for Saturday, May 6. Edgewood ISD School board positions in Edgewood currently held by Jody McPherson (Place 6) and Judy Steadham (Place 7) are up for election in 2023.
Residents encouraged to protest appraisals
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More than 300 people made their way to the Van Zandt County Appraisal District Office this week, bringing their concerns about recently released 2023 tax appraisals before the board April 25. With the primary meeting room well at capacity, an overflow crowd gathered in adjoining offices and hallways.
Special called election for VZC ESD #3 scheduled
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A special called election for Van Zandt County Emergency Services District #3 is scheduled for Saturday, May 6. The proposition on the ballot reads, “the adoption of a local sales and use tax in VZC ESD #3 at the rate of two percent.” The only voting location, Early Voting or Election Day, for the election is at the Holly Springs United Methodist Church in Martins Mill.