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Body While the weather outside was dark and gloomy, the atmosphere inside The Silver Spur Resort was bright and cheerful as a good crowd of 64 was on hand May 6 for the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Luncheon.

Body The Canton Eaglettes have advanced to the Class 4A Regional Semifinals where they took on Aubrey in a best-of-three series that began May 13 at Nevada Community High School. Game 2 in the series will be played Thursday, May 15 (tonight) beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Body The Upper Sabine Cattlemen’s Conference was held May 2 at the Gabriel Ranch in Grand Saline. The event drew a large group of agricultural professionals eager to enhance their knowledge and practices. For a story and additional photos, check out Page 7A in this issue.

Body The Third Annual East Texas Senior Expo will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Body Revised by-laws for the Andrews Center were approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting May 7. The Andrews Center, which provides behavioral health services, serves five counties and has an office in Canton on State Highway 243.

Body davidb@vanzandtnews.com A workshop session was held to address three topics at the conclusion of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court regular meeting May 7.

Body Several Canton High School graduating seniors received scholarships May 8 during the Annual Canton Rotary Club Scholarship Luncheon at Craft 64. Canton Rotary Club President Elect Landon Spears welcomed those in attendance.

Body Van Zandt County Sheriff along with deputies from the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office and multiple other agencies were in the area of State Highway 80 east of Grand Saline May 5 looking for Trevor McEuen.

Body Van Zandt County Judge Andy Reese and several area Pastors led in prayer during the 74th Annual National Day of Prayer Ceremony held May 1 in the VZC District Courtroom in the VZC Courthouse.

Body The Second Annual Military and First Responders Appreciation Day will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.