For those of us who have made the trip around the sun more than 25, or 30 times, the world feels comfortable calling us "adults." I always found that label to be ... odd. What determines the barrier between child and adult? What is this unseen rite of passage that the people of the world pick up on, and suddenly realize that an individual is no longer a juvenile? I'm on my 47th round with our glowing fire-circle in the sky, and God knows that I do immature things all the time; often proudly.
However, there is no doubt. I am an adult. What happened?
Most of my fellow adults know this answer. We've learned it at various stages through our life, in one fashion or another.
The difference between children and adults is the loss of innocence.
Vince Lombardi and John Wooden were the best at their professions. We still study what they did and how they did it. Both told us to become masters of the fundamentals. Doctor Oz was asked how he became so successful in doing so many things and he said “I have figured out that every endeavor you do has a few vital functions and all you have to do is figure out what they are and become excellent at them.”
March 2, 1961-City Council And Mayor Races Fail To Gain Interest (headlines)-With the deadline, March 4 approaching, the city secretary told the press Wednesday that there has not been a single candidate file for place on the city ballot for the election to be held in April. The mayorship, currently held by Sam Hilliard, is for re-election along with two places on the city Council, B. M. Clark and Harvey Fincher occupied these positions on the current council. Holdover aldermen are B. R. Mahaffey, Travis Coleman and Jiggs Reynolds. Clyde Elliott, Jr. is also up for reelection as city attorney. The incumbent mayor and incumbent councilman are expected to file if no other candidates run for the post. There is a lack of issues in city government causing interest to lag in the races.
OBITUARIES:
John B. Ferguson, 78, Interment was in Haven of Memories Memorial Park.
Yee Haw! This week's Storytime will feature the great state of Texas. But it's not just a state; Texas is a state of mind, an attitude. Ms. Rhonda will gather her group of little Texans in the Van Zandt County Library at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24. Afterward, there will be a craft project to be completed.
The Friends of the Library met Feb. 13 for a presentation over a program about the Orphan Trains that operated circa 1854 to 1929. These trains carried approximately 150,000 orphaned or abandoned children from impoverished and over-crowded eastern cities to the mid-west and southern states.
“Benja Mize brought the tale to life and did a great job. The FOL were delighted to welcome many guests to the meeting; and a few audience members shared personal stories of relatives who made the trip,” librarians said.
Feb. 23, 1961: Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Pruitt will be honored at open house Sunday, Feb. 26, at their home in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Pruitt was born in New Marker, Ala. and came to Texas in 1904. Mrs. Pruitt, the former Sarah Hobbs, was born at Martin Mill. They were married Feb. 26, 1911. They have resided in Canton since 1914. Mr. Pruitt is a retire mail carrier, having served as carrier on Route 3, Canton for 39 years. Hosts for the reception will be their children Dr. B. H. Pruitt, of Athens and Mrs. W. W. Ashworth of Mineola.
By Sandra Roberts Jones Van Zandt County Genealogical Society
Feb. 16, 1961- The Canton A team girls won District, Thursday night, Feb. 9 when they defeated the Winnsboro girls. The Eagles will now play for by district. The team has played wonderfully well up to this point and it is hoped they will have good luck in their next game. High point man for Canton was Kay Douglas with 25 points, Engledow and Groves had eight each. For Winnsboro high scorer was Dean with 15 points.
The Canton B team also won Thursday night over Winnsboro. High scores for Canton were Stone with 20, Leach with 13 and Cherry with six. High point man for Winnsboro was D. Brewer with 15, next was C. Brewer with 14.
February is Black History Month. It was established by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926. Dr. Woodson was the son of a runaway slave and later earned a PHD from Harvard University. Black History Month was chosen for the month of February in honor of the birth month of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln.
This month we honor and celebrate the history of African Americans, their contributions to society and the challenges they faced. The promise of the American dream has made our nation the greatest in the history of the world.
All citizens have the freedom and opportunity to pursue their dreams and determine their own destiny. The history of African Americans and their inspirational stories are a reminder of just how important equal opportunity and freedom are. African Americans have contributed in science, literature, art... and the success of America.
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Walking briskly on a walking path has been an almost daily occurrence for the past 10 years. When in town you can probably see me before 8 a.m., seven days a week at Cherry Creek Park on the walking path. Then I’m off and on my way to do what I do.
Valentines are popping up all around the Van Zandt County Library.
Valentine’s Day started at the end of the fifth century, when Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day. Much later, during the middle ages in England and France, it was commonly believed that the middle of February was the beginning of the mating season of birds. This added to the idea that Valentine’s Day should be a day for romance.
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I'll begin my 2017 lobbying efforts on behalf of fat lazy dogs everywhere. The saying is 'if your dog is too fat you're not getting enough exercise'. I agree with that.
First husband and I have many dogs - have I mentioned this? Anyway, half of them lie around in the den and only occasionally go out, mostly when we force them to. We have noticed that Fat Tanner, in particular, has put on a few pounds. He resembles a barrel. Our litttle dachshund, Tubby, is well-named. She tries to run, and does pretty well for about 6 feet, then stops to rest. It's obvious I'm not getting enough exercise.
