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The Daughters of the American Revolution, Neches River Chapter, met on Thursday, July 13, in Canton with Rose Ann Ward, Chapter Regent, presiding. The meeting’s program, presented by member Pat Thibodeau, was the history of the Statue of Liberty.

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The Canton Texas Rotary Club recently presented several awards and announced the 2023-2024 officers. Awards included ‘Rotarian of the Year’ and the ‘Paul Harris Fellow Award’. The Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who elect to contribute $1,000 or more each year to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus Fund, or approved global grants. Joseph Grier, Dustin Tallant and Mindi Holland received the ‘Paul Harris Fellow Award.’Canton Texas Rotary Club congratulates Rotarian Brian Lea for being named ‘Rotarian of the Year’ for 2022-2023. The award may be given to a member who exhibits “Service Above Self” in their daily activities and who promotes Rotary by their actions and involvements. Brian exhibits all of these qualities. The 2023-2024 officers are President-Brian Lea, Vice President-Landon Spears, Secretary-Rebekah Foster and Treasurer-Lance Tate.

Donating blood can help many patients in many ways. High school studentAmari Lemon is one Texan whose life has been changed by the compassion of Lone Star blood donors. Diagnosed with acute leukemia three years ago at the age of 14, Amari has received several transfusions over the course of her intense cancer treatments. “Blood and platelets have helped me so much during my treatment, from curing headaches and tiredness to reducing bloody noses and bruises,” she said.

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Results for the month of July in Canton Duplicate Bridge were as follows: July 4: First place, Selma Dawson and Rosemary Mize; Second place, Elaine Dorsey and Jean Roach; and Third place, Renee Brown and Judy Kelley.

Despite opposition expressed by three citizens during a public hearing at its regular monthly meeting July 18, the Canton City Council unanimously approved a zoning change from ‘Multi-Family Residential One’ to ‘Planned Development’ on property located in the city limits.

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DAVID BARBER davidb@vanzandtnews.com Celebrating his 200th day in office, Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese was the guest speaker July 19 at the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon held at the Van Zandt Country Club. Reese, who was sworn in as VZC judge Jan.