Lifestyle

The Canton Lions Club District 2-2X met July 27 at the Van Zandt Country Club with Lion President Tanya Watkins presiding.

Van Zandt County Republicans set their sights on the November election on Monday night, discussing which candidates the group would place on the ballot.

The Canton Duplicate Bridge Results for July 26 are: First, Bonnie Magee and Judy Adams; Second, Gloria Rowland and Jo Ellen Wade; Third, Nelda Advent and Jo Ann Parten For July 29: First, Rosemary Mize and Selma Dawson; Second, Susan and Charles Ford; Third, Debra Pascoe and Suzanne Birdwell.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society held its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, July 23, at the main county library in Canton.

The current inflation rates are concerning for consumers preparing to begin their back-to-school shopping as students and parents gear up for the upcoming school year.

Even if high gas prices are draining your budget, don’t fall for this scam. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Scam Tracker has received reports that scammers are tempting drivers with phony gas station gift cards in an attempt to steal credit card details and other personal information.

The Neches River Chapter NSDAR met in Canton July 14. Chapter member Patricia Thibodeau gifted a Lantern for the chapter to Vice Regent Rose Ann Ward. The chapter has received Lantern Status from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Canton PD made the following arrests and responded to the following incidents from July 12 to July 18: Arrests: Haley D. Brown, 25, Terrell, criminal mischief.

The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society will have its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, July 23 at 2 p.m. at the Van Zandt County Library (317 First Monday Lane in Canton).

The Canton Senior Citizens held a luncheon July 4. The day was filled with food and games, with the menu consisting of pulled pork sandwiches and fixing. “We played games and had a wonderful time.