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Dr. Mark H. Young has accepted the position of Pastor at Wallace UMC. Dr. Young began his ministry with Wallace UMC in April 2016.

Dr. Young is a Full Elder and member of the Texas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. 

The Rev. Young has served in several churches including Russell Memorial UMC, Wills Point; Wesley Memorial UMC, Huntsville; Bellaire UMC (Houston); Klein UMC, Spring; Director of Spiritual Care and Values Integration at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Superintendent for the Beaumont District.  Sherri and Mark have three grown children, Peter, Paul and Mary, (all living in the Houston area).

The Young’s have a farm with chickens and goats and are living on Mrs. Young’s old home place

Pastor Young commented, "The people at Wallace UMC have graciously received us with open arms. We are honored to be their new pastor's family."

The Friends of the Van Zandt County Library will meet in the Buchanan Room of the VZC Library for the annual business meeting and installation of officers at 10 a.m. Monday, May 9.   Mayor Lou Ann Everett will install the following Suezette Branton, president;  Tonja Garten, secretary;  Ann Spruiell, treasurer;   Sandra Giles, reporter;  and Nancy Buchanan, memorial secretary.

Next time you are at the Library, look into the shelf in the hall of the foyer.  It is jam-packed with books which are either donations not needed for the collection, or books which have been removed from the shelves.  You might find a favorite there.  The price is right.

New computer tables are on order, but computers are available as always.  WiFi continues to be a popular Library feature for use with personal laptops.  It is a good place for study and research in a cool, comfortable atmosphere.

Twin Lakes Golf Club was recently recognized by the Van Zandt County Child Welfare Board for their support. Taking part in the presentation were, back row from left, Jessi Pattillo, Carri Dekkers, Stuart Weatherford, Randy Wade and, front row, Deon Dekkers and VZCWB President Sandy Hilliard.

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Sixteen members and one guest attended the Van Zandt County Mathea Guild meeting held Thursday, April 14 at the American National Bank in Canton.

Vicki Ragle, speaker of the group of five ladies with ATD “Alliance of Therapy Dogs” a local group of ladies that volunteer with their dogs known as “Therapy Dogs of VZCounty.”

These ladies with their Therapy Dog Teams make visits to nursing/assisted living homes, hospitals, hospice enters, schools, libraries and court settings involving children.

Therapy Dog Teams bring happiness and cheer to people young and old alike.  The dogs are trained to be obedient and have manners and good leash skills.  The Therapy Dogs are known to help stress, depression, high anxiety situations, Alzheimer and dementia patients.

Refreshments were served by Hostesses Betty Hanna, Rosemary Mize and Shirley Morgan.

Two trees – one live oak and one red oak -- were donated to the city of Canton by Canton Oaks.  The trees were planted by the playground at the park on Old Kaufman Road. Taking part in the tree planting event on Earth Day were, from left, Loyce Ferrell, Bobbie Hix, Canton Oaks Activities Director Darrian Peele Maintenance Crew Bobby Ross, Mayor Lou Ann Everett; Nurse Denni Sikes residents Allene McKeown (in front of tree) and Ellie Sliester and Activities Director Judy Clements.

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The Van Zandt Extension Education Association members attended their annual District 4 Conference and Cultural Arts Event in Denton April 12 and 13. 

The VZEEA County Chairperson Carolyn Davis and voting delegates represented the local association at the District level.  This year the VZEEA group was responsible for providing morning snacks and lunch treats. 

“The group showed off their excellent culinary skills and provided the 60-plus members in attendance with some delicious homemade baked goods,” said Van Zandt County Extension Family and consumer Science Agent Melisa Rhodes. 

The VZEEA members who placed first last month at the county level represented their group at the District Cultural Arts event. 

We had visitors on Friday, April 22 at the Van Zandt County Library for Storytime.  Darla Costlow and Happy Bear from Children’s Advocacy Center came to read stories.  Several children had their photo taken with Happy Bear.  There was also a giraffe sighting during craft time.  

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The theme for Storytime at the Van Zandt County Library on Friday, April 15 was Bears.  The books read were “Hands off my Honey,”  “Mother Bruce,” “Hugless Douglas” which were all stories about bears.

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The Van Zandt County trusties returned the mini library to the main library and helped get the main library up and running again. The Friends of the Library fed the trustees a special meal to thank them for their help. The library staff wishes to thank these men for a month of their hard work and tremendous help. 

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