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A dedication ceremony for a Texas Historical Cemetery Marker was held May 19 at the Myrtle Springs Cemetery. The dedication was hosted by members of the Van Zandt County Historical Commission and the Myrtle Springs Cemetery Association.

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The Carter BloodCare bus will be making a stop at the Walmart Supercenter, located 603 East Highway 243 in Canton, from 2-6 p.m. Monday, June 3.

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Malaika Orphanage Children Foundation (MOCF) Founder and President Betty Bengo was the guest speaker May 16 during the weekly Canton Rotary Club Luncheon at Craft 64. Bengo was introduced by Canton Rotary Club President-Elect Tiffany Hardy.

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Due to recent severe weather conditions, Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese issued the following Declaration of Disaster for VZC May 16: ‘Whereas, on the 16th day of May 2024, VZC was in imminent threat of the occurrence of widespread and/or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property re- sulting from severe weather conditions countywide created by torrential rainfall, major flooding, and severe thunderstorms with high speed winds, hail, and tornadic activity over an excessive period of time affecting VZC by causing flooding and wind damage, as well as major infrastructure damage preventing access to, or the safe passage on many roadways, as well as the potential of residential and commercial electrical power and utility outages, thus creating a public safety hazard: and ‘Whereas, the VZC Judge has determined, based upon forecasts issued by the National Weather Service and local news media outlets, extraordinary measures must be taken to protect life, as well as protect or rehabilitate property, and are hereby ordered. ‘Now, Therefore, Be It Proclaimed by the County Judge of VZC: I. That a local state of disaster is herby declared for VZC pursuant to Section 418.108 (a) of the Texas Government Code.

Plans are being finalized for the annual Van Zandt County Memorial Day program scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 27 at the VZC Veterans Memorial in Can- ton.

After several days of heavy rainfall, the skies cleared just enough for the Class of 2024 to have their graduation ceremony outdoors May 17 at Norris Birdwell Stadium. Canton High School Principal Lisa Parker welcomed those in attendance at the graduation ceremony.