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The Van Zandt County Genealogy Society will meet at noon Saturday, Nov. 22 in the Buchanan Room of the VZC/Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton for a Potluck lunch and ‘Show and Tell’ story time.

Peyton Chandler of the Canton High School Running Eagles competed in the State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock on Saturday, November 1. Peyton finished 23rd out of 152 runners in a time of 16:23.

I was setting among a group of very veteran outdoorsmen at an event this past weekend and the subject of great shots made and missed while hunting through the years was brought up. Without exception, each of us had our tales.

The Van Zandt County Historical Commission’s October was a busy one, with members in all parts of the county working to showcase Van Zandt County’s heritage and preserve it for the future. A highlight of the month was the commission’s regular meeting Oct.

A large crowd was on hand to participate in a series of ‘bingo’ games Nov. 5 during the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon held at The Silver Spur Resort.

susan@vanzandtnews.com On Nov. 5, the Canton Lions Club held a lively meeting at the Van Zandt Country Club, where members gathered for their weekly luncheon.

JANET BRAGDON Texas Star Quilters Guild, Van Zandt County It’s been said it takes a village to raise a child and it takes a community to support a charity. Hundreds of people came through the doors at the Parish Hall at St.

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Voters in Van Zandt County approved all 17 Constitutional Amendments on the Nov. 4 General Election ballot, according to numbers released by the VZC Clerk’s office. All 17 Constitutional Amendments were approved statewide as well.

In a 3-1 vote during their regular meeting Nov. 5, the Van Zandt County Commissioners’ Court approved the purchase of the Paul Michael building in Canton.