Residents getting crafty for spring

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April 3, 2024

By Annette Crowder Vian Nursing & Rehab,

Hello to all and a big welcome to spring. We were going to start off spring with a picnic, but it was a bit too chilly out, so we decided to have crafts. We are rescheduling the picnic for a warmer day. We did have fun however, painting and crafting for tomorrow’s decoupage project with Brenda.

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Sample ballots are now available for November 5 election

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Vian man charged after being refused alcohol

By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor

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By October is Resident Rights month

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