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Newspaper
Grand Saline Sun
Location
Grand Saline, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1978
Page
1
Nine Van Zandt County officials met to evaluate taking over ambulance service with five ambulances and four back-up units across the county. Estimated first-year costs around 400000, funded by subscriptions and county financing, with the county handling records and headquarters while cities staff ambulances and employees.
Van Zandt County officials secured approval from the jail standards commission for six variances saving taxpayers about 63000 dollars. Changes include a fire escape secured to prevent escapes and corridor widening, remote lock waivers, smoke detectors, breathing apparatus, and faster jailer access. Remaining work is under 20000 dollars and already underway or completed.
Grand Saline public schools observe Public School Week with open houses. High school displays Tuesday drew under 100 parents. Thursday open house 7 to 8 30 p m invites parents to tour elementary and junior high work and meet teachers.
Steven Leon Low attempted to outrun police across Canton Van Zandt County and DPS units on Monday. A high speed chase ended when Van police chief Bill Bogue blocked the suspect, who then bumped the chief and lost control as his vehicle was struck by a DPS unit.
A fundraising rock and roll jamboree at Anderson Nursing Home sponsors walkers rockers and wheelchairs to aid the American Heart Association. Residents and sponsors rally in halls marked by mile equivalents while Debbie Carnes recruits sponsors and invites public spectators to watch Joe Bob Bailey drive a entry vehicle in Canton. The report notes additional local thefts and police activity involving stolen cars and burglary cases with charges against Lawrence Sisson and others.
The city lists eight applicants for chief of police after Don Null resigns on February 14. Council screens candidates at the regular session on Tuesday March 14, while the three police officers cover the city with 12 hour shifts to ensure 24 hour protection.
Future Homemakers of America will stage a roadblock from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday March 11 at the Highway 80 and Main Street intersection. Members will collect change from drivers to donate to the March of Dimes for birth defect research and support.
The Lions Club hosts an all you can eat pancake supper in the elementary cafeteria on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. to support eye glass and assistance for the blind. Tickets are sold by Lions Club members and at the door.
The Gazebo a fabric and needlework shop opens Monday at 122 FE Frank Street with fabrics from Burlington Dan River VIP Milliken Stehli and Klopman. Model garments and needlework items will be displayed and sold. The grand opening includes a drawing for a Singer portable sewing machine March 24 with no purchase required.
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