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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 2001
Page
2
A veteran thanks those who fought for freedom and warns memorial memory fades. The writer urges national remembrance and expresses gratitude to veterans. In a separate note, Anderson Nursing Center staff are praised for helpful service, good meals, and accommodating care for residents who cannot fully care for themselves.
At Fruitvale High School a ceremony honored star athletes. Grant Bugg received the Bobcat Award, Amanda Hoffpaulr and David Alexander earned the Fighting Heart Award. Grant Bugg was named Most Valuable Player in football, David Alexander Offensive MVP, and running back James Tull Offensive MVP.
Dale Weatheread was unanimously recommended and approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court to serve on the Child Protective Services Board.A retired insurance agent and Cubmaster for Pack 426, he has prior board experience with the Texas Motor Transportation Association and a family with ties to Edgewood schools.
Grand Saline High School Sophomore Class seeks contestants for the Salt Festival Talent Show to be held June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Grand Saline Chamber of Commerce Pavilion downtown. Entry fee is $5 per person with $3 for adults and $2 for students. Concessions onsite. Six contestants will receive trophies. Call 962-7147 for entry.
The Grand Saline Study Club awarded its annual scholarship to Johnny Hill, a 2001 honor graduate of Grand Saline High School who plans to attend Texas A&M University at Commerce. He was chosen by the school counselor and nominated by club members. his parents are Sandy and Johnny Hill, with grandparents Joyce Hill McQueen and Carrol and Janey Waddill. The club, organized in 1947, funds scholarships and has supported the local library and festival activities.
Friday evening at 8 p.m. Grand Saline High School will hold graduation for the Class of 2001 at Indian Memorial Stadium. The Van Zandt County Humane Society sponsors a concert by Elvis impersonator James Wages of Grand Saline. Bookworms display runs June 1 to 29 at the Van Zandt County Library Canton with free home checkout. Edgewood Middle School gym hosts a 7 p.m. start for ticketed events at $10 adults $5 children. proceeds go to Pets In Waiting. The Van Zandt County choir performs patriotic music on the Salt Festival downtown stage from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
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