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Body Van Freedom Boom celebration set for Saturday, June 25 The City of Van recently released plans for their sixth annual Independence Day celebration known as Van Freedom Boom. Activities will take place from 5-10 p.m.

Body As I was finishing up cataloging a stack of books, I looked at Mr. Rogers and told him that it feels like we have been doing nothing other than this since January. That got me to thinking, so I started doing some number crunching.

Body Photos by Amandi Goldman.

Body At the conclusion of the regular monthly meeting of the Van City Council June 9, former Van Mayor Pro Tem Amanda Davis announced her resignation from the city council, effective immediately. “I am moving out of the city limits of Van,” said Davis to those in attendance.

Body The Grand Saline Salt Festival was held Saturday, June 11, in downtown Grand Saline. The event featured a long parade, games such as horseshoes, corn hole, a car show and more.

Body Van Area Chamber of Commerce President Pat Valentine provided updates on upcoming chamber related activities June 7 during the chamber’s quarterly luncheon held downtown at The Movie House.

Body During the Grand Saline City Council meeting held June 14, the council approved the retirement and sale of the city’s K9 Officer Figo. According to Figo’s handler, Officer Foster, K9 Figo has a medical issue that caused blindness.

Body Summers are often busy times for people. We find ourselves shuffling from one place to another and sometimes waiting when we get there. One of the ways I occupy myself during the summer is with eBooks and digital audiobooks.

Body Starting June 10 will be the VZC Library Summer Reading Program and Friday events. The library will have performers the first three Fridays, then a Bounce House extravaganza the Friday after that, followed by our Animal Sleepover the next Thursday and Friday.