AARP charter motorcoach tour to Natchez Mississippi
Thirty one AARP Chapter 1313 travelers from Canton traveled by charter bus March 7 for a five day Mississippi itinerary. They visited Natchez homes Texada Banker's House Magnolia Hall Grand Village of Natchez Indians and an orchid farm. They toured Grand Village and Longwood Hawthorne Glenburnie, viewed the Natchez Confederate Pageant, and saw the Majesty of Spain exhibit in Jackson. The trip included meals, hotel stays, and a farewell buffet with plans for more 2001 trips.
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AARP
Canton
Mississippi
Marshall
Monroe
Natchez
Dock of the Walk
Texada
Spanish Quarter
Territorial
First Bank of Commerce
Magnolia Hall
Wharf Master
Mississippi River
Longwood
America
Haller Nutt
Hawthorne
Hyde Dunbar Jenkins
Glenburnie
City Auditorium
Jackson
Carlos IV
Walter and
Earline Clemments
Mary Robertson
Betty Waggoner
Selma Dawson
Margie Tareilo
Loetta Nerren
Doris Galipp
Jessie Shaw
Claoudine Priest
Peggy Jones
Jo Pierce
Nannette Atkins
Bill
Janis Hobbs
Catherine Henry
Van
Helen Slayton
Kaufman
Doris McKee
Alene Gibbs
Mohank
Doug
Jerline Barber
Grand Saline
Margie Tarver
Edgewood
William and
Shirley Rush
Joe
Melinda Kenney
Phyllis Mayo
Eugene
Ruth Massey
Wills Point
Terry Mackey
Patti
Tyler
Retired teachers discuss legislative issues at meeting
The Van Zandt County Retired Teachers Association met March 20 in Canton. Members heard about SB 237 and other bills affecting TRS. urged contacting legislators and noted a book drive. Attorney Paul Elliott spoke on legal needs of seniors. Preparations for 2001-2002 dues and committee chair volunteer calls announced.
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van Zandt County Retired Teachers Association
American National Bank
Canton
Ed Bailey
U.S
State Association
Martha Jacobs
Sue Evans
Texas Retired Teachers Association
TRTA
Senate Education Committee
Senate
House Pensions and Investment
Tees
Trtas
TRS
TATA
Mozelle Ellis
Tommie Matthews
Nursing
Bailey
Paul Elliott
Elliott
Texas
House Select Committee
Paul Sadler
Senate Finance Committee
Perry
Bill Ratliff
Rick Perry
Austin
Bush
Congress
Democratic Party Women meet in regular Canton session
Texas Democratic Women of Van Zandt County met March 20 at the American National Bank Canton with Edward Looney's invocation and Cary Hilliard leading the flag pledge. Denise Gardner, Hilliard and Sheriff Pat Burnett spoke. new members Jerry Tolbert Linda Tolbert and Sharon Stehsel were welcomed. A June barbecue fundraiser was announced. Contact Dorine Cunningham or James Foreman for volunteer info.
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Dorine Cunningham
Democratic Party
Wandt County
American National Bank
Canton
Edward Looney
U.S
Cary Hilliard
Denise Gardner
Hilliard
Pat Burnett
van Zandt County
Jerry
Linda Tolbert
Wills Point
Sharon Stehsel
Martins Mill
Grand Saline senior wins Williams Baptist College scholarship
Ricky LaPrade Jr of Grand Saline has been awarded a leadership scholarship to attend Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge Arkansas. The scholarship targets incoming WBC students based on entrance exam scores. LaPrade is a Grand Saline High School senior, son of Ricky and Gloria LaPrade. Williams is a four year liberal arts college.
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Grand Saline
Williams Baptist College
Walnut Ridge
Ark
WBC
LaPrade
Grand Saline High School
Ricky
Gloria LaPrade
Williams
Friends of Library mark 20th anniversary with tea event
The Van Zandt County Library hosts a 20th anniversary program for the Friends of Library with 28 attendees on March 19. Ruth Abbott led a brief meeting, a nominating committee was chosen, and past presidents and volunteers received certificates of appreciation. The next meeting is April 16 at 1 30 p m in the Library.
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Friends of the Library
van Zandt County
Ruth Abbott
Nathan Adams
Sally Robison
Kathleen Stanford
Sarah Norman
Emily Fredericks
Edith Elliott
Nancy Buchanan
Robbie Paul
Benja Fillkill
Virginia Young
Mildred Sigler
Beth Hilliard
Mary Bubar
Kathe Chavera
Nadine Dickey
Lahri Gentry
Caron Jorgenson
Wendy Lasberry
Rebecca Schuttger
Charles Spurlock
Jean Stewart
Abbott
Friends
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Pam Harvath
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Siapat
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