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Canton Duplicate Bridge results for the month of April were recently released and they were as follows: April 11: First, Rosemary Mize and Jimmy Parker; Second, Jean Roach and Elaine Dorsey; Third, Bonnie Magee and Norma Lunsford; Fourth, Susan and Charles Ford; and Fifth, Suzanne Birdwell and Kyle Planas.

During the regular monthly meeting of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court April 26, VZC Judge Andy Reese announced that there will be a National Day of Prayer program from noon to 12:45 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at the VZC Court at Law Courtroom inside the VZC Courthouse.

Canton’s New Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12219 leadership held their first meeting after chartering with National VFW last month. Pictured in the front row, from left to right, are: SeniorVice Commander Ron Williams, Commander Dan Curtis, Quartermaster Ed Chalk, and Adjutant Doug Nelson. Standing in the second row is: Sonya Smith, Cesar Alvarado, Chaplain Ed Sisson, Surgeon Patrick Cosper, Trustee Jasper Starr, JuniorVice Commander Matt Cosper, Officer of the Day Jeff Long, Willie Clark, Trustee Daryl Hosler, and Gary Phillips.

DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com An update on drainage issues at the Van Zandt County East Annex property on State Highway 64, east of the VZC Courthouse in Canton, was presented by VZC Pct. 3 Commissioner Keith Pearson April 26 during the regular meeting of the VZC Commissioners Court.

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More than 300 people made their way to the Van Zandt County Appraisal District Office this week, bringing their concerns about recently released 2023 tax appraisals before the board April 25. With the primary meeting room well at capacity, an overflow crowd gathered in adjoining offices and hallways.

The local election season will reach its peak and subsequent finish later this week, as Saturday, May 6 represents the final day for registered voters to cast their ballots. With two heavily contested races on the Canton ISD Board of Trustees, the remainder of this week should serve as a fascinating time for those interested in local politics.

A crowd estimated at over 350 were in attendance for the 2023 Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala April 21 at the Canton Civic Center. The country western theme for the gala was ‘Yellowstone.’ Musical entertainment was provided by Billie Jo Jones of Grand Saline and the meal was catered by the Silver Spur Resort in Canton.

ETHANADAMS news@vanzandtnews.com The Canton ISD Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting last week on Monday, April 17 in the Canton ISD Administration building. Two eighth grade students within Canton ISD, Tanner Wood and Abigail Huson, led the invocation and pledge of allegiance prior to the meeting commencing.

The Canton City Council held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 18, at the Canton City Hall building in downtown Canton. The invocation and pledge were led by Mayor Lou Ann Everett, prior to conducting the meeting.