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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.

The Van Zandt County Farm Bureau donated 134 pounds of pork to Manna in Canton on May 7. The hog was purchased at the Junior Livestock Market Auction during the VZC Fair and Rodeo held in April. The VZC Farm Bureau was on the Top 10 list of buyers at the auction. The donation to Manna is another part of giving back to the community. Shown were VZC Farm Bureau Board of Directors Members Gabe Beverly, Brian Cummins, and Clayton Conway, along with VZC Farm Bureau Insurance Agent Maci Schley.

davidb@vanzandtnews.com Revised by-laws for the Andrews Center were approved by the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court during its regular meeting May 7. The Andrews Center, which provides behavioral health services, serves five counties and has an office in Canton on State Highway 243.

susan@vanzandtnews.com The Upper Sabine Cattlemen’s Conference took place on Friday, May 2, at Gabriel’s Ranch in Grand Saline, drawing a diverse group of agricultural professionals eager to enhance their knowledge and practices.

The Grand Saline Friends.