Best of Van Zandt County 2005
Last chance to cast your vote for the best in our county. This is your opportunity to let others know what you are most proud of in Van Zandt County. Deadline for all entries is December 1 

Readers Write
Poetry and a story submitted by readers

Honoring Our Veterans
An account of what some are doing to pay tribute to our veterans 

Ray Wylie Hubbard Releases New CD and Gives Wings to Sorrow
Tom Geddie interviews this legendary singer-songwriter with news of a new CD and his journey from a “foggy” mind to more perfect his craft 

A Perfect Thanksgiving Feast
Susan Harris takes us through two days of preparing a complete Thanksgiving dinner from turkey and dressing and all the trimmings to several delicious desserts

Hospice Services Bring Comfort to Patients and Their Families
Tom Geddie brings us this story about hospice care and what it means to families as the deal with the hardship of losing loved ones     

Outlaw Country Musician Charlie Robison
Tom Geddie shares some insights into the mind and music of this Texas singer-songwriter

Thunder and Lightening
A book review by Judith Helburn on Natalie Goldberg’s book Thunder and Lightening  which teaches how to let the creative writer in you flourish, and how applying those same techniques in everyday life can bring moments of wonder and serenity.

Bittersweet Journey
A book review by P.A. Geddie, Bittersweet Journey is written by local author Rhenea Hart about time spent with her mother during her last few weeks of life.             

Welcome Aboard!
There’s a bit of mischief and mayhem going on with Jerry Tolbert’s characters this month but to those of you who know Jerry this comes as no great surprise        

Backing Up
Barry St. Clair takes on the English language and teaching his daughter how to back up a boat trailer and spend quality time