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Game feeders, then and now

Body I remember well my first experience feeding deer in hopes of attracting them to my hunting blind which, back in the 60s was a couple of two by fours nailed to the fork in a tree branch of an old oak.
A quality timer is a must on any game feeder. With the invention of ‘The Timer’ pictured here, the guesswork of ‘when’ a feeder throws corn was solved. Photo by Luke Clayton

Mariners draft Ace Reese in first round

Body Former Canton High School baseball standout and Mississippi State University third baseman Ace Reese was drafted 24th overall July 11 in the first round of the Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft by the Seattle Mariners.
Ace Reese

Miracle Madness Tournament set for June 13 in Canton

Body The Brantley Team at Re/Max Landmark in Canton has announced that the Fourth Annual Miracle Madness Basketball Tournament is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, June 13, at the Canton Junior High School Gymnasium located on Athens Street.

Canton ISD Student of the Week

Body Ninth Grade Congratulations to Skyla Dillon, a 9th grade student, for being recognized as this week’s CISD Student of the Week. Skyla is the daughter of Nick and June Dillon.
Canton ISD Student of the Week

Eagles among competitors at WP Bluebird Relays

Body Van Zandt County track and field athletes representing Wills Point, Canton, Edgewood, and Van had their hands full last week, taking on a stacked field of top competitors from across the area while also racing, jumping and pole vaulting in relentless winds at the Bluebird Relays...
A strong headwind down the homestretch provided an extra obstacle to competitors in both sprints and longer distance events. Photo by David Kapitan
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