Lifestyle

Van Zandt County’s Therapy Dog Teams, and members of Alliance of Therapy Dogs, mourn the passing of another one of their beloved therapy dogs, Ladybug, a 12-year old Giant Schnauzer, who lost her battle with cancer on May 25.

We are closing out the last week of the school year on a high note. On Monday and Tuesday, May 23 and 24, the kindergarten, first and second grade classes from Grand Saline Elementary took a field trip to the library.

A 50th wedding anniversary celebration will be held honoring Bobby and Mary Williams at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 4. The celebration will be held at Serenity Springs, 3865 Farm-to-Market 858, Ben Wheeler. The celebration is given by their children and guests are asked not to bring gifts.

The city of Wills Point will once again serve as the central hub for area Juneteenth activities, playing host to the largest Juneteenth celebration in the area June 18. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.

Adults confront various age-related side effects as they transition from middle age to their golden years. Skin may begin to wrinkle and hair may turn gray, but those are just the visible side effects of aging.

If asked to describe how they envision retirement, many professionals might reference travel, time spent with grandchildren and various recreational pursuits. Few, if any, would mention cognitive decline.

Longtime Van High School Counselor Bill Giles shakes hands with representatives from UT Tyler on the announcement of a new scholarship program for VISD students.

Confederate Rose 2548, United Daughters of the Confederacy in Mabank held a scholarship fundraiser on April 9, in the community room of the Tri-County Library in Mabank.

The annual Decoration Day for the Union Chapel Cemetery will be held Friday, April 29, at the cemetery located at State Highway 110, approximately three miles east of Van. A barbecue brisket lunch will be offered for sale, and a bake sale and an open business meeting will also be held.

The members of the Martin’s Hundred Chapter, Colonial Dames of the XVII Century, met at the Tri-County Library Community Room in Mabank March 24. Present at the meeting in person and via Zoom were: JoAnn Bowman, Sandra Conley, Lana Filgo, Ruth Shelton, Becky Rosson, K.