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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.

There were 103 exhibitors that qualified to sell their projects at the Junior Livestock Auction on Friday, March 31 during the county fair.

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.

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.