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Canton Duplicate Bridge results for Nov. 4 and Nov. 8 were recently release and the results were as follows: Nov. 4: First place, Susan and Charles Ford; Second place, Rosemary Mize and Barbara Austin; Third place, Judy Adams and Gloria Rowland; and Fourth place, JoEllen Wade and Jean Roach.
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The Canton Main Street Program hosted the annual Autumn Festival on Saturday, Oct. 8. Attendees took in live music, food vendors, business booths, and more. The Main Street Program reported that it was their most successful festival held to date.
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The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society assisted local lineage societies in honoring two old Van Zandt County settlers and patriots Oct. 8 at Elm Grove Cemetery in the southwestern part of the county.
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Canton ISD art students spent several days last week working on chalk murals around the square prior to the Oct. 8 Autumn Festival. On the day of the festival, attendees were able to vote on the mural they liked the best. Local business Southern Pop donated the first, second and third place prizes and also the People’s Choice prize to the students. The Pony Expresso also donated free beverages to all of the contestants the days that they came to work on their art.
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The Canton Lions Club District 2-2X met Sept. 21 at the Van Zandt Country Club with Lion President Tanya Watkins presiding. Lion members Jesse Carranza and Ben Hendley answered financial investment questions impacting the Stock Market including the difference between a recession and a depression, what inflation actually means, how an increase in the minimum wage would impact the U.S. economy and other economic issues of 2022.
Read moreEXIT Realty Pro in Canton has announced the addition of Brooklyn Hopkins to its team of real estate professionals.
Read moreResidents living in and around the Canton, Texas can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening.
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Scott Hyde was recently recognized for his commitment and dedication to the Van Zandt County Appraisal District with a special plaque dedication from Board Chairman Edward Bailey. After 14 years of service to the district as well as the county, Hyde will be leaving his role as Chief Appraiser to become the new Chief Financial Officer for Mabank ISD. VZC Appraisal District officials noted, “He will be tremendously missed for his honesty and integrity that he continually showed his staff, Board Members and citizens of this great community. We wish him only the best in his new endeavors. We know that he will be an asset to that school district.”
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