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davidb@vanzandtnews.com Services provided and available at Hope Center in Canton was the topic presented during the weekly luncheon of the Canton Lions Club May 14 at Native Son on the downtown square.

Republican Club of Van Zandt County President Due to the regular meeting date of the fourth Monday of the month falling on Memorial Day, the date for the May meeting of the Republican Club of Van Zandt County has been changed to Tuesday, May 27.

The Van Zandt County Sherriff’s Office released the following arrest report from May 13-21. Dillon Dale Garrison, 30, Wills Point, Driving while intoxicated 2nd, escape from custody.

susan@vanzandtnews.com A significant chapter in Van’s economic history was honored May 10 as community members gathered for the dedication of a historical marker commemorating the Railroad Spur Line to the Van Oil Field.

City of Van Public Works Director Kevin Johnson had good news to share with the Van City Council May 8 during its regular monthly meeting as he announced changes in the city’s Drought Contingency Plan.

With two high school graduation ceremonies concluded in Van Zandt County, four more VZC schools will take center stage Friday, May 23. Martins Mill High School was the first school in VZC to have graduation May 15 followed by Canton High School May 16.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com During a special called meeting May 13, the newest member of the Van School Board as well as three incumbents were sworn into office. The swearing-in ceremony was held in the school administration building’s board room as the oaths of office were administered by Van Zandt County Pct.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Former Van Zandt County Pct. 4 Constable and former VZC Sheriff Pat Jordan was introduced May 8 as the new Van Police Department Investigator.

FAITH CAUGHRON Correspondent Results of the Robotics and Spelling Bee competitions in the recent Van Zandt County Fair and Rodeo held at the VZC Fairgrounds in Canton were as follows: Robotics The Junior division winning team was the Van Zandt 4-H Clover team. Second place went to the Van Zandt 4-H ‘Jack’ team. Third place was Eustace ‘Florence’ and fourth place was the Martins Mill ‘Cool’ team.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com A workshop session was held to address three topics at the conclusion of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court regular meeting May 7. The purpose of the workshop session was to discuss collaboration between the four precinct Road and Bridge departments to help with road repairs and cost savings, according to the agenda item.