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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 2001
Page
2
The final Salt Box column reflects on a long career in community journalism. The editor thanks readers, recalls pride in recording local events and memories, admits mistakes, and acknowledges disagreement over last week’s remark about Council member Gle Miller.
The Salt Box writer defends candid opinions, apologizes for any offense to Ms Miller, and promises continued fair coverage. He notes threats do not influence his employment and expresses gratitude to the Grand Saline community for a year of welcome. He previews next week’s Letters to the Editor and six months hence.
Rodney Hetmer presented a plan for $6,000 to haul in donated dirt to fill the old theater property at 223 N Main St. The city EDB and property owners would share one third each. Debate arose over private non commercial property use and future sale risks. Betty Adamson proposed a repayment rider to recover funds if sold. Mayor Rucker said the city not seeking repayment due to alley collapse. board discussed waivers on future projects.
The article notes possible violations of Section 102.001 and 102.005 by Shook’s budget presentation for council approval. Minutes from September 5, 2000 show the council adopting a tax rate and a bid review for awnings at city hall. The EDB funds and an improvement grant request were also discussed, with a new presentation planned for an April 12 meeting.
The Frank and Linnie Douthitt family reunion takes place Saturday April 21 and Sunday April 22 at the Fruitvale Fire Hall. All relatives are invited to visit play games and share a meal during the two day gathering.
The Colfax Cemetery Association will meet at 11 a.m. under the Tabernacle to elect personnel and discuss association business. A pancake breakfast and bake sale at Colfax Methodist Church runs 6 to 10 a.m. to benefit the building fund, with donations welcome by mail to Mrs. Virgie Wright.
Rucker claims the city did not file a current year's budget calling it illegal and unpresented to the public. A Van Zandt County deputy clerk said the budget cannot be found on file in the county clerk's office after a search.
City Council discussions reveal disagreements over a seven month old budget and plans to hire a city administrator. Several votes pass and fail on budget amendments, administrator applications, and funding for pumps, safety gear, and drainage work.
The Grand Saline Sun weekly newspaper lists staff including editor G Alan Rowe and advertising Ronald Gilbreath. It provides mailing addresses in Grand Saline Texas, contact number (903) 962-4275, and fax (903) 962-3660. Subscription rates vary by county and state.
Van Zandt County Commissioners boost Precinct 1 budgets via disaster relief grants and auction proceeds. Grants total 17862.28 with a planned 350000 flood relief allocation, including 100000 to Grand Saline for drainage work. Additional 28911 funds go to Equipment Purchases after old barn gear sold.
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