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Four quilts will be available through a drawing to benefit the VZC Library. The Friends of the Library of the VZC Sarah Norman Library will offer a chance to win one of four handmade quilts. Funds raised will be used to refurbish the children’s section in the library. You can purchase tickets now through Oct. 4. Winners will be announced Nov. 4. Photo by Britne Hammons
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The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Neches River Chapter, held its annual Constitution Week dinner on Sept. 16, 2021, in the Buchanan Room of the Van Zandt County Library. Special guests at the event were Van Zandt County Judge Don Kirkpatrick, his wife, Benegene, and Vickie Burkhart.
Read moreFor those of you who may not “remember”, the very first service at FBC Canton was held in a rented school building, located on the present site at 303 Athens Street. The Rev. J. B. Daniel was serving as the first pastor, with about 12 charter families in attendance. The church was organized on Sept. 21, 1871, during a series of revival meetings, and called The First Baptist Church of Jesus Christ.
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The members of the Van Zandt County Genealogy and Local History Library met Saturday Aug. 28, at the Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library, on Highway 859, in Canton.
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Exit Realty Pro’s held a “ Back to School” vendor appreciation breakfast on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at The Q & Brew at the Silver Spur Resort. In the photo are Mike and Debbie Murdock, owners of Exit Realty, along with different vendors. Courtesy photo
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The Canton Lions Club welcomed District Governor Sheila Donnelly on Aug. 18. She shared district information along with her Lions Club story. She is still very active in the Mt. Pleasant club. “Her ideas for membership, service projects and growing our local club were new and refreshing,” stated club members. Lion Bob and Sandy Giles were presented with the “Lions Backbone Award” by Donnelly. “Their dedication, time and contribution to our club and community is amazing. We are so blessed for them to be celebrating over 50 years of Lion membership,” stated Donnelly. Courtesy photo
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