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Canton Senior Citizens met for a July 4th themed luncheon catered by Bad Luck Barbeque on Tuesday, July 6. The Canton Senior Citizens meet every Tuesday at the Senior Citizens Buildling on Groves Street in Canton. Numerous activities such as cards and dominoes are open to those who attend. Those who attend are asked to bring a dish to share. For more information, contact Sherrie Treadwell at sdtreadwell@yahoo.com.
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The Canton Lions Club met June 28 at the Van Zandt Country Club. The meeting was brought to order by President Cody Brantley. Lion Andy Reese acting as installing officer conducted the installation of officers for the 2021–2022 year. The new officers are: President, Lace Deibert; First VP, Tanya Watkins; Second VP, Jesse Carranza; Secretary, Kara Ragle; Treasurer, Cindy Malouf; Lion Tamer, Bob Hubbard; Tail Twister, Ben Hendley; Constitution/Bylaws Chair, Andy Reese; Program Chair, Rhita Koches; Service Chair, Anna McDaniel; LCIF Coordinator, Lesa Overton; Marketing Chair, Debra Woods; and Texas Lion Camp, Jimmy Strickland.
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Lion Lace Deibert will serve as the Canton Lions Club president. The meeting included an amazing program about Texas Lions Camp where the motto is “I Can!” Peggy Walker, the 2X2 Camp Director, shared about the most recent family camp. This was the first time in the camp history families were able to attend with their special needs children, stated Walker.
Read moreThe history of wedding traditions was the theme for the monthly meeting of the Neches River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, on Thursday, July 8 at the main public library in Canton. The program, “Something Old, Something New: Inventing the American Wedding” was presented by three members of the King’s Fort DAR Chapter from Terrell: Nancy Holland, Regent of King’s Fort, and chapter members Ginny Cartwright and Ann Fox. They talked about wedding traditions from the 18th century through the present.
Read moreJustice of the Peace Pct. 2 Judge Sandra Plaster has released the following information regarding activities of her court for May 1-31.
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The Canton Lions Club met Wednesday, at noon June 9 at the Van Zandt Country Club. Lion President Cody Brantley presided over the meeting. The speaker this week was former Canton Lion, Danny Potter. Danny, who plays clarinet, spoke about the challenges of being a professional musician during the time of COVID 19. He performs with the Waxahachie Community Theater, Love Your City Theater of Cedar Hill, circus performances and concerts. For the upcoming presentation of the Broadway version of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella there is a 131 page book of just music, much of which has to be memorized. Many hours of practice are necessary both alone and in rehearsal with the orchestra. Cinderella will be performed at the Love Your City Theater of Cedar Hill, July 9 at 7 p.m. and July 10 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Courtesy photo
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The Canton Lions Club met at the Van Zandt Country Club at on May 26. The meeting was presided over by second VP Tanya Watkins.
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