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The Canton Lions Club held its regular weekly luncheon meeting on March 12 at Craft 64 in Canton. The event featured prominent speakers and discussions on community projects, upcoming events, and pressing local issues.

Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer discussed two items with the VZC Commissioners’ Court during its regular meeting March 12. The first item dealt with a revised fire marshal fee schedule which received unanimous approval from the commissioners’ court.

A combined operation between the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team, DEA, HSI (Homeland Security Investigations), along with Hunt County Deputies shut down a major illegal drug operation in Van Zandt County.

A wanted felon was stopped by Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Department patrol deputies resulting in additional charges being filed, according to VZC Sheriff’s Department Captain Pete O’Reilly. Deputy Juan Cortez took a stolen vehicle report on March 10.

Joe Zoubi, the visionary proprietor of Dukes Plaza and Craft 64 Sports Bar located on State Highway 64 at the intersection of Interstate 20 in Canton is embarking on an exciting new venture that promises to reshape the local community.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Canton ISD Director of Special Programs Daphne Thompson was the guest speaker during the March 5 Canton Lions Club Luncheon held at Craft 64.

A Statue Dedication Ceremony to honor the late Henry Lewis drew a large crowd on a cloudy, windy morning March 7 in front of The Arbor Pavilions on the First Monday Grounds in Canton. The ceremony was held on what would have been Lewis’ 84th birthday.

Thursday, March 13 is the next meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12219 at the Canton Senior Citizens Building. The regular business meeting begins at approximately 7 p.m.