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Nov. 3 – N/S First, Rosemary Mize and Mona Buchanan; second, Nelda Avent and JoAnn Parten;

third, Yvonne Houston and Dee Gemmel.

E/W First, Jan Holcomb and Neva Davis; second, Valerie Chapman and Jean Roach; third, Ann Bennett and Barbara Bradford.

Nov. 17 – First, Neva Davis and Jan Holcomb; second, Kay Mitchell and Ann Bennett; third

Nelda Avent and JoAnn Parten; fourth, Richard and Mary Hinkle.

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Nov.18, Canton Lions Club President Bob Giles introduced Kathy Clark. Clark gave an informative speech on CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocate.

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The chilly weather kept the attendance down at the library on Friday, Dec. 4 but those that came enjoyed hearing “Christmas without a Tree” that featured Grumpy Gramps, a pig with a Bah Humbug spirit.

“More Snow for Kids” is a true story of a south Texas Christmas miracle that saw a record breaking snow fall in south Texas in 2004. The last book was about Santa having one too many Christmas goodies on one of his stops and not being able to get back up the chimney.  With the reindeer pulling and the dog, cat and even a mouse pushing Wh—oo-oosh out came Santa.  The children’s craft for the day was decorating a Christmas tree with shiny stars and snowflakes.

The Wednesday Study Club met  Nov. 13, at the Van Zandt County Library’s Buchanan Room for their monthly meeting and program. 

President Mary Ann Eblen opened the meeting with a Thanksgiving greeting.  “We are not only thankful for friendship, family, community, but also our country and for our freedom preserved by our military service men and women,” said Eblen.

Jean Griffith introduced her cousin, Dr. Jenkins Lorenzo Schley (Mike), who is a veteran of the Vietnam conflict.  He went to Vietnam in 1969 to 1970 and was assigned to the Third Medical Division Hospital for the Marines for 13 months, explained Griffith. “He shared many interesting stories of people he worked with and his Vietnam experiences,” said Griffith.

A business meeting was held, discussing old and new business before refreshments were served by hostesses Shirley McMahan, Mary Ann Eblen and Sally Medley.

The members of the Whitton VFD would like to thank everyone that came out and supported the VFD at the chili cook-off.

“We want to thank all the participants in the cook-off, the ladies that made all of the desserts, and our judges – Virgil Melton, Ronnie Daniel, and Mack Brewer. Also, a special thanks to our prize donators – Walmart of Canton, Brookshires of Canton, Paul Michael of Canton, Bealls of Canton, Jalapeno Tree of Canton, and Higginbotham Brothers of Canton. Lastly, thank you to Chicken Express of Canton for donating the tea for our event. We appreciate our community helping us to make this a success!” remarked organizers.

Entries in the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society’s second annual Family History Writing Competition will be accepted until Dec. 31.

 The competition is open to both members and non-members of the VZCGS as well as amateurs and professionals. Winners will receive $100 for first place, $50 for second place, and $25 for third place. Authors may submit up to two entries.

Only original material not previously published elsewhere in any format is eligible.

 While VZCGS has a goal of preserving Van Zandt County history, subject matter for the competition may include the surrounding counties. The author should engage the reader in the subject's "who, what, when, how, and where" aspect of an article.

The Neches River Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution paid homage to veterans at its meeting held Nov. 12. 

Special recognition was given to veterans who served at any time during the Vietnam era which spanned from 1955 to 1975. 

Regent Sherrie Archer presented pins designed for this remembrance to the veterans in attendance and thanked them for their service and their sacrifice.

Pastor David McNary of Pruitt Baptist Church in Van showed slides he made while serving in Vietnam as a chaplain’s assistant.  He shared some of his experiences and told members and guests of the things that “got him through” until he returned home.  Those things included a flag, his family and his Bible.

Membership in Daughters of the American Revolution is open to any woman 18 or older who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. 

For more membership information visit www.dar.org.

There were 17 members and one guest present at the Mathea Guild meeting held Nov. 12 at the Van Zandt County Library.

President Rose Dearman welcomed everyone and a business meeting was held.  Judy Chitty gave the treasurer’s report and SecretaryTrina Harris read the minutes of the October meeting.  Ann Russell introduced the speakers.

Sam and Crystal Mayor from the East Texas Crisis Center and Children’s Advocacy Center gave the members information and updates regarding the center and the help that is needed.

Refreshments were furnished by Susan Flynn.

The Mathea Guild meetings are held the second Thursday of each month beginning in September and ending in May of each year.

 Mathea Guild has kept the same motto “to learn in any matter.”

The next meeting will be held Dec. 10 at the Victorian Tea Room in Mabank.  Guest are welcome, organizers said.

More information regarding meetings will be published each month.

The Rotary Club of Canton was pleased to present a check in the amount of $12,000 to the Canton Educational Foundation following the Swing For Education Golf Tournament.

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Nov. 11, the Canton Lions Club held a patriotic program.  Lion President Bob Giles introduced guest speaker Ret. Navy Commander Scott Sanders, who gave an informative program on his adventures in the military.  

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