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Ms. Rhonda had visitors to Storytime on Friday, April 8 about things that grow.  The gifted and talented class from Canton Middle School came to help at the library.  The stories read were “When Ruby Tried to Grow Candy” by Valorie Fisher;“Amanda and the Magic Garden,” by John Himmelman;  and “Muncha, Muncha, Muncha!” by Candace Fleming.  Storytime is held at 10 a.m. on Fridays. 

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Bob Goode celebrated his 93rd birthday with family and friends at Dairy Palace April 11.  Goode is a World War II veteran and a pilot who still enjoying flying his Katana motor glider. Many of his friends from Tailwind Airpark were there to wish him a happy birthday.

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The new flooring for the Van Zandt County Library is complete. The trustees have cleaned the floors and the mini library has been moved back into the main

Library. The Library staff thanks everyone that helped make this possible.

Twenty-eight different volunteers helped with some phase of the move.

"We are thankful to the City of Canton for budgeting for the new flooring, to The Friends of the Library for purchasing paint and painting the walls, to Judge Don Kirkpatrick and Commission Tim West for overseeing the move part of the project and to each individual that helped. A special thank you goes to the president of the Library Advisory Board, Russell Harris for coordinating between the county, city and the flooring company. This was almost an impossible task but with the help of many, we were able to get this done! We had 12 volunteers that came for our Saturday workday to finish up organizing the books," said Susie Pulley, director of the VZC Library. 

The Van Zandt County Library is almost put back together.   The basic shelving and books have been returned to the proper place, and staff is getting braced for the summer reading program.  Trinity Valley Electric Company will start the series with thunder and lightning in an “electrical” program at 10 a.m. June 10.  

The staff will need to gear up for preparing library cards for many of the children that attend.   The children’s collection is being updated after the renovation, and new items are being added.  Plan to be at all sessions.   A schedule is on the table in the library foyer.

Studies have shown that children who read during summer vacation do better in their new grade at school in the fall.  The regular attention to reading a book seems to keep the mind active and ready to attend to business when school starts.  Limit phone and computer time and offer exciting stories to keep readers “reading”.

Sandy Hilliard, left, gave a plaque of appreciation to Billie Rose Floral owner Janis Brown for her contribution of blue ribbons in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month.

Brown said that she makes the bows out of blue ribbon each year and “loses count” on how many bows are made for Van Zandt County and will make them until the “ribbon runs out.” 

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Austin Bank was recently named one of the 2016 Best Companies to Work for in Texas.

The bank was recognized and honored at the Texas Association of Business Awards dinner in Austin in March. 

This is the eighth consecutive year for Austin Bank to receive this award.

The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of “Texas Monthly,” the Texas Association of Business, the Texas State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management and Best Companies Group.

Companies from across the state entered the two-part process to determine the Best Companies to Work for in Texas.  The 2016 list is comprised of 100 companies which benefit the state’s economy, its workforce and businesses.  Austin Bank ranked number eight in the medium sized company category.

“Austin Bank is especially proud to receive this honor because it came from the input of our employees,” said Jeff Austin III, vice chairman of the board.

Girls from across Texas descended on Daniel Springs Baptist Encampment on March 18 and 19 for a weekend of fun, fellowship, praise, worship and hearing God’s word.  The Girls Missionary Auxiliary (GMA) of Texas meets once a year for this event and to recognize girls for accomplishments made in the program during the past year.

GMA is a discipleship program for girls in fourth through twelfth grade.  Girls complete lessons, mission projects, memorize scripture, learn about missionaries and how to increase their own faith and trust in God.  GMA is a part of the Baptist Missionary Association of America.

March 23, Lion Rhita Koches introduced Jan Strait of the Hope Pregnancy Center to the Lions group.  Strait informed the club about the opportunities available at the Hope Pregnancy Center for expectant women.

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The Canton, Texas Chamber of Commerce recognized one of its newest members with a ribbon cutting March 23.

Capital St Antiques located at 175 N. Capital St is owned and operated by Terrie Clay. This unique antique mall and consignment shop is home to over 40 vendors. Capital St Antiques is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and on Sunday’s during First Monday weekends.

 “We welcome new consignments and for those looking for something special, we probably have it.” “Thank you to the Chamber of Commerce and members for your help and support and especially Laura Mendoza for helping our business succeed through the chamber,” said Clay

The Canton Texas Chamber of Commerce recognized one of its newest members with a ribbon cutting on March 17. Bombshells Salon and Boutique located at 210 E. Dallas St. is owned and operated by Mandi Lindsey and her family. In addition to the ribbon cutting, Bombshells played host to the Chamber's March Mixer which was a big success with over 30 in attendance.

Bombshells Salon and Boutique is offers a wide variety of salon services for men, women and children. "We are always trying to think of ways where we can give back to the community and will be offering services in the future for low income families and people in need" said Lindsey. "I am so proud of our beautiful store and our talented staff and hope everyone will come and see us soon."