On Feb. 15, 2001, longtime Val Verde community leader Miriam Canty died at age 84, leaving a legacy of activism and public service that helped shape a thriving community. Born on May 6, 1916, Canty spent 30 years as a schoolteacher and was recognized in 1996 for a lifetime of educational achievement . Locally, she was ... The post Today in SCV History: February 15, 2001 – Val Verde Leader Miriam Canty Dies At 84 appeared first on KHTS Radio. ...read more read less