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LeTourneau University

Joni Coker, Canton, graduated with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling – Marriage and Family Therapy and Teresa Mickelboro, Canton, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management from LeTourneau University.
For additional information, visit www.letu.edu. 

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Wallace United Methodist Church welcomed new pastor Jeremy Brewer, his wife Amanda and their 6-year-old daughter Alaythia, Aug. 2. 

There were 37 members of the congregation in attendance to hear Brewer’s sermon entitled "Get out of the lifeboat if you want to live," church officials said. “The sermon was well received and we are looking forward to many years of worship with him,” they said. 

 “Our Church extends a hearty welcome to anyone looking for a church home to come worship with us.”

Wallace United Methodist Church is located at 151 VZCR 2501 in Canton.

For more information, visit the church’s Facebook page, facebook/wallaceumchurch or email wallaceumc@yahoo.com.

Brewer can be reached at 903-521-7193 or by email findingjb@gmail.com.

The Canton Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome 3D’s Pizza into chamber membership. The pizzeria is located at 100 Buffalo St.  Taking part in the festivities were community members, chamber members, 3D’s owner Clint Woody and employees David “Lynn” Beall, Matt Malone, Roni Beall, James Tubbs, Magin Lowder, Ariel Ashton, Caleb Baronet, Ty Beall, Brandon Clark, Daniel Dial, Kailee Hibdon, Eryn Owen, Michael Payne, Allie Perez, David Powell, Emilee Rodgers, Lena Scott, Haley Smallwood, Riley Stanberry and Jena York.

VapeHube was welcomed into Canton Chamber of Commerce membership last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Celebrating the accomplishment were, owner Justin Simmons, his wife and owner of Art Studio Painting Parties Erin Simmons and their children Chloe, Naomi and Isaac Simmons, Manager Austin Moffett, Asstistant Manager Wyatt Bass, his mother Carin Simmons, friends, customers and chamber members. VapeHub is located at 680 W. Dallas St. Ste. 5.

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Kidz Rock of Canton First Assembly will host a back to school water fun day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10.

Pulled pork barbeque sandwiches, fruit and drinks will be provided, organizers said.

Participants are asked to bring a T-shirt and shorts to swim in along with a towel and sunscreen.

Canton First Assembly is located at 801 E. Highway 243, Canton.

For more information, call 903-292-6871. 

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Donica Yeager snuggles with Therapy Dog Gigi at the July Dog Day at the Van Zandt County Library.  Children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to the next Dog Day from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug 12.

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Beginning Aug. 14, John Rugg hopes you dance – at least every second and fourth Friday evening.

The Country Drive Band will be hosting a dance every second and fourth Friday at the Canton Senior Citizens Center, 200 W. Groves St.

Rugg is the drummer for the band, which has been performing in the Van Zandt area for the last seven years.  Comprised of six area musicians with four of the members performing together at any one time, the band has a vast repertoire of dance music that is appealing to all ages to keep you boot scootin’ on the dance floor, Rugg said.  

The group is enjoying its third year of Thursday night dances in Mineola, he said, and the band is excited to add the Canton Senior Citizens Center dance as their newest local venue in their busy performance schedule.  

Mr. Blue Shoes entertained the children that attended the final summer reading program at the library on July 24, 2015. 

 Mr. Blue Shoes had some of the children join him in dancing while he introduced them to the blues on his electric guitar.  Some of the dance moves were wiggle, wiggle, jump, raise your hands, turn around and touch the ground, which caused much laughter, library staff members said.

The “Adult and Young Adult Reading Challenge” was a great success.  The drawing winner was Charity Cosgrove.  Story Writing Contest results were; first place, J.J. Collett and Khloe Fraizer who collaborated on a story about a superhero; second place was Landon Reid and honorable mention went to Alafair Burke.  All the “Every Hero has a Story Contest” entries are on display in the library.  The Summer reading program grand prize winner was Savannah Littfack who chose an American Girl doll and accessories.  

The Children’s Advocacy Center will host a 10^th anniversary open house at their new facility, 503 W. Hwy. 243, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 7. 

The new facility more than doubles the size of the previous offices and provides additional offices, counseling space, meeting and training space and a large volunteer work room. 

Refreshments, including lunch, will be served. 

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at noon and the public is invited to attend.

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Van Zandt County started over 10 years ago with a vision to provide justice, hope and healing for abused children, center officials said.  The agency received its nonprofit status from the Internal Revenue Service in August 2005 under the leadership of then Criminal District Attorney Leslie Dixon.