Lifestyle

Representatives from the ABC Room of Van Zandt County were in attendance Jan. 28 to speak about the work that their organization has been doing recently.

Medical Missionary and Founder of Free Burma Rangers Dr. Bruce Woodall was the guest speaker Jan.

On Jan. 14, the Canton Lions Club was honored to hear about The Texas Star Quilters Guild of Canton from President Sheri Curran and Treasurer Nancy Szabo.

The speaker for our first Van Zandt County Genealogy Society meeting for 2026 is J. Mark Lowe.

The Canton School Board held its monthly school board meeting on Dec. 15 featuring a variety of recognitions and updates that showcased student and staff achievements.

The Canton Lion’s Club held a festive gathering on Dec. 17 at noon at the Van Zandt County Country Club, bringing together community members to celebrate the holiday season and reflect on their shared values.

Canton Lions Club President Sandy Sims was the guest speaker during the club’s weekly luncheon Dec. 10 at Van Zandt Country Club as he discussed the club’s Christmas Food Drive.

Sandra and David Kitsmiller of Canton celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary with a dinner hosted by their children at Al Biernat’s in Dallas.

Canton resident Amanda Renee Bustos graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) with a Master of Education degree in School Counseling as a part of the Fall 2025 class, which included 1,068 students from throughout Oklahoma, the country and world.

Members of the Canton Police Department surprised Officer Troy Tucker on his 55th birthday Dec. 10 with a luncheon in his honor at the Van Zandt Country Club.