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Canton High School Band Director Mike Bartley is in his 31st year of teaching including 15 years at CHS. A University of Arkansas graduate, Bartley previously taught in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas, including nine years at Wills Point ISD.

The Canton Lions Club District 2-X2 met Nov. 8 with Past Lions Club President Lace Deibert presiding.

Based on statewide election night returns, the estimated voter turnout for Nov. 7 Constitutional Amendment Election is 14.4. percent of registered voters. This is the highest turnout for a constitutional amendment election since 2005. More than 2.5 million Texans cast a ballot.

The date of the annual pie auction at Wallace Methodist Church printed in last week’s issue was incorrect. The correct date is Saturday, Nov.

The Castillian Lodge #141 AF & AM, located at 1284 West Dallas Street in Canton, will be hosting a free traditional Thanksgiving lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The candidate filing period for the March 2024 Primary Election began Nov. 11 and will continue through Monday, Dec.

The first park Max Callahan of Canton visited was Rocky Mountain National Park in 1956 on a family vacation when he was five years old. Later, he visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as a teenager with friends.

The holiday season is just around the corner, and the City of Canton is gearing up for a festive celebration with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. “Come join us,” said a city spokesperson.

Van Zandt County Clerk Susan Strickland presented a positive report on the use of new voting machines during the Nov. 7 General Election process as she spoke to the VZC Commissioners Court during its regular meeting Nov. 8.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has opened applications for the 67th Texas Game Warden and State Park Police Cadet class, aimed at those interested in joining the next generation of elite state law enforcement officers.