Lifestyle

Those in attendance at the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce Luncheon May 5 at the Van Zandt Country Club witnessed a major announcement made regarding the future operation of the restaurant at the club.

The Canton Lions Club hosted a celebration luncheon for their 2026 Canton High School Scholarship Recipients May 6 at the Van Zandt Country Club. What a pleasure meeting these young people who are completing their CHS years and have wonderful goals for furthering their education and aspirations for life paths.

During its 99th annual convention held April 9-11 in Pilot Point, the North and East Texas Press Association (NETPA) recognized Van Zandt Newspapers L.L.C. with a number of awards.

The modern-day eastern turkey restocking program that began back in 1979 has been successful in some areas and somewhat of a bust in others. In earlier days, pen raised domestic birds were introduced in the wild without success.

Officers representing the 2025-26 Canton High School LEO Club served as the guest speakers April 22 during the weekly Canton Lions Club Luncheon at the Van Zandt Country Club. Led by CHS Family and Consumer Science Teacher and Faculty Advisor Kim Burch, the club officers introduced themselves individually to those in attendance before discussing the work of the organization.

The Van Zandt County Fair Junior Livestock Market Auction was held Friday, April 3, during the VZC Fair at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton. Proceeds went to FFA and 4-H exhibitors.

Texas Bank and Trust announced multiple officer promotions at its employee awards dinner held in Longview on March 17. Among those recognized were Lance Tate who was promoted to assistant vice president and commercial lender and Blake Waymire, promoted to banking officer, lending.

Submitted by Karen Alfano, Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Publicist Do you have Native Americans in your family tree? Join the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at the VZC/ Sarah Norman Library located at 317 First Monday Lane (FM 859) in Canton to find out how to locate them.

St Justin’s Episcopal Church is having their Annual Garage Sale. The congregation of St. Justin’s has been preparing for their annual garage sale over the past several weeks by cleaning out closets in preparation for the upcoming sale.