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Mike Wheeler of Canton wins Football Contest #11

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With a winning percentage of 68, Mike Wheeler of Canton is the winner of Football Contest #11 in the Van Zandt News. Wheeler will receive $50 in merchandise coupons redeemable at the participating merchants on the contest pages.

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Wallace Methodist Church, located at 151 VZCR 2501 in Canton, will host its Annual Pie Auction Saturday, Nov. 23.

Genealogical Society to honor deceased member

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The late Lawrence O. Greer, distinguished librarian and member of the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society, will be honored at the society’s next monthly meeting at 2 p.m.
Lawrence O. Greer

AARP Driver Safety Course set for Nov. 21 in Canton

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The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library, located at 317 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton, will be sponsoring a driver safety class from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21

This course is designed for drivers 50 years of age and older primarily. The course helps you learn to compensate for the effects of passing years have on eyesight, hearing, and reflexes.

Most participants will qualify for insurance premium reductions of up to 10 percent off their policy cost for the next three years.

Support the Pool of GS to hold annual meeting Nov. 14

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Support the Pool of Grand Saline will hold its annual meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 at Richie’s Grill located at 204 North Green Street in Grand Saline

“Everyone is welcome to join us for this meeting,” said Helen Thompson of the organization. For more information, call 940-367-6335.

Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony scheduled in Van

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The City of Van is inviting the public to attend a special Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11 (Veterans Day) at McMillan Park, located at 712 East Main Street.

“Join us as we unveil Van’s first monument honoring our veterans made possible by a generous donation,” said an event spokesperson