Lifestyle

The librarians and volunteers are enjoying a small lull in action between summer programs and fall programs. This would be a great time to volunteer and learn various jobs to help support the smooth operation of the library.

Speaking of volunteers, this week's Volunteer Profile is about junior volunteer, 15-year-old Abigail Muse. Abigail began volunteer work about two years ago at the “ripe old age” of 13.

As a home school student in the Classical Conversations Home School Co-op, she has a more flexible schedule that allows her to fit in about one hour a week volunteering at the library. Usually she spends her time shelving books along with her mother, who also volunteers.

Abigail's interest in volunteering was sparked by a love of books. She said that she loves this library, especially the librarians.

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Van Zandt County Event Leadership Team held their Wrap-Up Party late last month.

Keeping the “Make Cancer a Fairytale” theme, the wrap-up event was a swim party based on “The Little Mermaid.”

The 2016 Relay For Life of Van Zandt County raised almost $50,000 from September 2015 through August 2016, to help save lives, help local cancer patients and support efforts to eliminate cancer suffering and death.

Relay For Life is an event that brings together teams from local businesses, schools, churches and families for fun, food, music, entertainment and a night under the stars, while team members take turns walking on a track. Relay For Life begins with a cancer Survivors Lap and a reception to celebrate life. The monies raised from this event will support the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives and create more birthdays by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures and fighting back.

The Canton Lions Club recently welcomed Vicky Ragle and The Therapy Dogs of Van Zandt County to a club meeting. Ragle talked to the Lions about the training the dogs go through and the programs the therapy dogs participate in.

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Can you believe that school is back in session?

Backpacks, school supplies, lunch boxes and back- to-school clothes have been acquired. Also, teachers and administrators have been working diligently to have the facilities ready and lesson plans written. It's now time to move from laid back days to a busy schedule.

As students are given assignments, the library is full of resources to help complete them: books on many subjects to check out; or for use in the library, resource materials, periodicals and computers are available. Of course, if a quiet spot to work is needed, what could be better than a comfortable work space in the library.

This week's Volunteer Profile is about Shawn “Murdock” Moyers.

The Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce welcomed another new member last week to its growing base of over 300 local businesses. HearLife Hearing Care is located on the NE corner of the Canton square at 150 East Dallas Street. HearLife understands the impact that losing your hearing can have on your enjoyment of daily activities as well as relationships. They have a dedicated and knowledgeable staff ready to work with you or your loved one to find a personalized hearing care solution to fit your unique lifestyle. Pictured along with Canton chamber members, staff and Red Coat Ambassadors are HearLife Owner John Miguez, Dispensing Practitioner DeAnne Wheeler and PCC, Wendy Thiel. For more information on joining the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce please contact Laura Mendoza at 903-567-2991. 

The Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Lazy H Performance Feeds to its family of over 300 members. Lazy H is a family owned and operated feed store serving Van Zandt County. They carry a wide variety of livestock feeds and animal health supplies to support the family pet or the elite show livestock. They are located at 28096 Hwy. 64 just 2 miles south of Interstate 20 next to the Muffler shop. Pictured along with chamber members, staff and Red Coat Ambassadors are owners Joe and Amy Hubbard along with their employees Jenna Stanley and Reagan Stanley. For information on how your business can become a member of the CTCC please contact Laura Mendoza at 903-567-2991. 

Marcelyn Norrell spoke to Christian Women at the Crawford House July 18 about Mallory’s Heart Foundation.

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The Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce welcomed one of its newest members Wine Down restaurant and bar located at 1582 S. Trades Days Blvd. Wine Down is a great place to enjoy a delicious menu along with your favorite glass of wine or beer. Wine Down is open Wednesday and Thursday from 3 – 10 p.m. Friday 3 – 11 p.m. (open at noon on First Monday weekends) and Saturday from noon – 11 p.m. On First Monday weekends Wine Down is open from 1 – 5 p.m. Congratulations on being a part of the Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce. To learn more about becoming a member of the chamber please contact Laura Mendoza at 903-567-2991. 

It’s a boy!

Tanner Bryce Weatherford

Taylan Weatherford, of Katy, is proud to announce the arrival of his baby brother, Tanner Bryce Weatherford.

Proud parents are Dustin and Gulsah Weatherford of Katy.

Tanner arrived at 2:22 p.m. June 16, 2016, at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital in Houston.  He weighed 8 pounds, 8.4 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Steve and Teresa Smith of Canton, Rickey and Becky Weatherford of Martins Mill and Unsal and Zehra Ceker of Cypress.

Great-grandparents are Leroy and Joy Crabtree of Canton and Bobby Weatherford of Martins Mill.