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Have you noticed signs or blue pinwheels around the county informing the public about child abuse this month? That is because April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Van Zandt has a board of members from most towns in the county comprised of different ethnicities, genders, socioeconomic status, and races.

There were 103 exhibitors that qualified to sell their projects at the Junior Livestock Auction on Friday, March 31 during the county fair. The Grand Champion Steer belonging to Bryntlee Wilkerson with Van Zandt 4-H sold for $33,000 to a group of buyers: Wills Point Ford, Wills Point Cheverolet, EPIC, SR Construction, P&W Welding, Hidden Oakes Cattle, Michele Neal Consulting, Sweet Baby Rays Consulting, Firehouse Pools & Outdoors, First State Bank Ben Wheeler, A-1 Consulting, Cajun Marine, Wagonburner, Hawes Cattle Company, Cowboy Headquarters, and SDSDale & Marty Nace.

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.

While modern libraries are so much more than buildings full of books, one of my favorite things about being a librarian will always be bringing readers and books together. Patrons often ask for suggestions.

The Van Zandt County/Sarah Norman Library in Canton has announced that it will be hosting a book fair and silent auction May 2-5. The book fair hours will be as follows: -Tuesday, May 2, and Wednesday, May 3: 9 a.m.

The Van Zandt County Republican Club will be sponsoring a candidate forum for all school board candidates in Van Zandt County beginning at 7 p.m. Monday, April 24.

“I was born an Edgewood Bulldog, graduated in 1994, and have spent my life representing and promoting our wonderful school and community.” said Jody McPherson, 46. “Brandi and I have lived here for almost 20 years now, and we have enjoyed raising our children in a place that values education and supports the school district.

Stacy Duff Shaw, 51, and her husband, Billy, have eight children; Dustin, Derrick, Dakota, Chelsey, Stone, Nathan, Jameria, and Kinley. She is employed as an OTR driver for BRS Enterprises L.L.C.

Susan Spoor, 61, and her husband, Mike, have two children, Clayton and Candace. Spoor is retired.

Judy Steadham, 72, and her husband, Steve, have two children, Stacey Ellis and Dr. Kyle Steadham.