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By ANN ROUNSAVALL effort at tax collections." $42,991.00 leaving $19,649.10 remaining sewer fund is running above 50 percent city budgeted $14,934.00 for utility costs
Malakoff City Councilmen heard Totalgeneral fund revenues collected for the year. Street department expen- of the expected revenue. To date the for the year and have used $10,841.08 to
bookkeeper Eleanor Robert°on tell the at the end of the reporting period in ses totaled $21,868.10 of the budgeted department has coilected$68,000.13ofa date. Another large overage was in the
"the overall picture for the city looks March was $206,384.18. The total mount $48.404.00 leaving a budget balance of budgeted amount of $166,745.00. Balan- contingency where a sewer line was
good," at the close of a six-month budgeted for the year was $248,658.41, $26,535.90. ce in the revenue to be collected is laid near the football field to replace a
budget report Monday night, leaving $42,274.23 to be collected. Mrs. Police department expenditures for $78,744.87. broken line. That amount was $6,870.21.
Mrs. Robert°on said the city budget is Robert°on pointed out that the bulk of the period totaled $43,484.03 of the Water and sewer fund expenditures Total water and sewer bond paymen-
running "close to 50-50,"a good position collections in the general fund are budgeted $61,136.00 leaving a balance of included totals of $62,521.47 spent of a ts for the period were $27,650.00. Total
to be in at mid-year, made during the first six months of the $37,651.97. Fire Department expenses budgeted amount of $102,352.00. The net revenue for all departments was
The report showed an overage in year. have totaled $3,051.21with a remaining budget balance for the year is $72,542.23.
collection on delinquent taxes and Expenses from the general fund ad- balance of $3,026.79. Total bond$39,830.53. It was the overall concensus of the
penalty and interest above what had ministrative department totaled payments made from the general fund Lott said that the greatest overage in council that the city is running accor-
been budgeted. City Manager John Lott $23,341.90 during the period. The amounted to $74,713.57 for the period, the water and sewer operation came ding to their proposed budget for the
credited that overage with an "intense budgeted amount for the year is Mrs. Robert°on said the water and from increased electrical costs. The first six months of the year.
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YEAR, NUMBER 23
Box 509, Malakoff, Texas 75148 489-0531 THURSDAY, JUNE il, t981
Q
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/ owners from the
in Malakoff at-
meeting of the city
water
protection for their
for the group,
with a petition
of 56 residents on it.
recent house fire on
the matter to
area residents who
that three fire hydran-
told councilmen that
ago the voters ap-
that was sup-
protection for that
re and
John Lott told the
r members of the
serving at the
that was men-
why the plan
it has been my
rsrn talking to people
of money. As
"he said, "about all
plan was
~. 31."
council and
fire protection in at
Lott said.
money (for fire
." James Bates
," Mayor Howard
told the group
applied for grant
fire protection
but that no funds
present time.
area listed on our
be done," he said,
available we
insurance
areas without fire
than for areas that
)ut th~at money into
for insurance
that the cost of
fire plugs to the
Would cost the city
"That amount
@
would cover a plug for every 1.000 water in the Riddlesperger area. TheY
feet," he said, "and the Malakoff asked if something could be done to
Volunteer Fire Departmen has hoses allow the water to flow from the area
that reach for 1,000 feet." instead of standing as it is now.
Councilman Dennis Cannon said the Councilmen explained that only a
council has been working on a plan to certain amount of drainage work could
provide fire protection for the entire be done without getting on private
city. property.
"We're very concerned about fire Other areas of concern for the
protection;" he said. "We keev working citizens that were mentioned included
to provide the entire city with that mosquitos, holes in the street, yards
protection." that need to be mowed, and trash that is
Lott also explained that the city is piled in ditches and left.
now working on drilling a well to add to Lott said that the city has been unable
the water supply, to spray for mosquitos due to the wet
"Believe me," he told those present, weather, but that plans are being made
"if we don't get a good well in or more to do so. He also said that streets had
water to add to our supply the fire plugs not been repaired since no oil dirt could
won't do any good." be mixed due to the weather.
"It's a matter of priorities," Julian The group also issued complaints to
said, "and we are working to get the the council about loud parties that are
water first, then the fire protection." held behind the Dairy Queen area off of
Councilmen assured the group of Hwy. 31.
petitioners that as soon as funds are "There are parties held there with
available the lines will be laid. loud music until all hours of the night,"
Other areas of concern from the floor
of visitors included high and standing See FIRE, I~age 2
By PAT HARRIMMAN
Henderson County is assured of
having .at least one ambulance. Where
that ambulance is located will depend
on which part of the county has the
most subscribers.
CareFlite General Manager Frank
Miller said last week that 2,500 sub-
scribers had joined, which will pay for
one vehicle.
"The county will have one ambulance
for sure," Miller said, "the placement
is the item in question. Most of our sub-
scriptions so far are from the west end
of the county, around Cedar Creek
Lake."
"If we've got at least 3,000 by Wed-
nesday," Miller said, "we'll extend the
drive and try to get the needed 4,000."
He said 3,000 members was a major
w
To sign up
for membership
Call 675-2273
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
hurdle" and if it was crossed, they
would "probably extend the drive a
couple of more weeks."
CareFlite has been mailing subscrip-
tion blanks throughout the county and
Miller said the response has been quite
good.
RAIN FELL AND COLLECTED last
resulted In flooded streets and some
rp~0to by LorijCallaway)
e nel
"We've been getting about 200-250
new memberships in the mail each day.
If we continue to do that, we'll probably
get over the 3,000 mark."
He said that he is still optimistic
about obtaining the needed member-
ships to maintain two vehicles in the
county.
"If there!s only one ambulance and it
ends up in the west end of the county,
we won't be able to service the east end
at all. It would be impractical because
of the distance. We would be trying to
service a tremendously large area."
For more information about
CareFlite memberships, interested
persons should call Duggan Boyd at 675-
2273 between 10 a.m. and 2 v.m. or go by
the CareFlite office, located behind
Henderson County Memorial Hospital.
week as the area found Itself in near flood conditions at times. The heavy rainfalls
reports of house damage due to high water. This photo was taken In Trinidad. (Staff
SOME AREAS of Malakoff were hit harder than others when the rain came Wed-
nesday. This house, located near the Dairy Queen, was accessible only If the
residents didn't mind getting wet while getting there. (Staff photo by Ann Roun-
savall)
Calendar of events
CALLAWAY
Who submitted his
Malakoff I.S.D.
the Board of
meeting, has
position with
Independent
is
has been with the
for seven
' of 1974.
~m stepping up
accepting the
Mt. Pleasant
he said. "I've
there twice and
to Malakoff, he
a principal
and
at Mt. Pleasant
and
Rusk,
I thoughts about
said. "I went
worked at
so I knew
said he would
Tiger I," he
has some go0d
John
Years before he
and we found
only learn
.eaves
good things at Granny Adams'
house, he said while reflecting on
his years here.
Murray said it was the Mt.
Pleasant offer that made him
decide to leave Malakoff. He said
that he was leaving with no had
feelings. "I feel like I have worked
with excellent faculty members
through my years here, and the
present faculty members are
dedicated and work hard," he said.
"Everyone has been easy to
work with from the school board,
faculty, down to the office person-
nel," he continued.
He said that Malakoff schools
have been very stable as far as
student population with a slight
decline at the high school.
He listed several improvements
he has noticed while here such as
improved curriculum, better
policies and teaching plans, and
bettered facilities.
Murray said that his biggest
concern has been the St. Paul
School.
"There is a real need to figure
out a way to work with these
children and this type of
situation," he said. "There has to
be a better way. I know that spells
money, but there has to be
somebody who can work with the
school and at the same time work
with these children." Murray said
he knew that St. Paul was willing
to work with the school and he
hoped that some type of solution
could be reached.
"Malakoff has a lot to offer. The
school system will need to be
prudent with their money in the
future. They're going to have to be
tight with money. I feel like this is
an ever growing problem in public
schools today though," he said.
"I've enjoyed Malakoff and its
people and I will have only good
memories of here," he said.
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JACK MURRAY
GOODGAME MEMORIAL SERVICE SET
A Memorial Service will be held at the Goodgame Cemetery Sunday, June 14,
beginning at 11 a.m.
The Rev. Lester Simmons will conduct a short service after which a covered
dish luncheon will be served.
For further information about the service contact R. H. Criswell at 489-0783.
SPECIAL SUPPER PLANNED
The youth of the Assembly of God in Malakoff will sponsor a casserole supper
Saturday night, June 13, beginning at 6 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. Supper will be
served for $3 for all you can eat for adults and $1.50 for children under 12. The
menu will consist of casserole, salad, bread, tea or coffee and dessert. There will
he live entertainment. All proceeds will go to missions.
SPECIAL CLASSES
The homemaking department of Trinidad High School is sponsoring an adult
class in needlework free of charge to the public. Mrs. Cleda Freeman will be
teaching the classes which will be held in the homemaking cottage at Trinidad
High School every Tuosday night at 7-9 p.m. from June 2 until June 23. The
classes will include crochet, crewel, embroidery and quilting.
MEETINGS
The Malakoff Fire Department will meet for a training session at the fire
station Monday, June 15. All members are urged to be present.
Malakoff Masonic Lodge Study Club will be held Monday, June 15, at the lodge
hall in Malakoff.
Malakoff Rotarian° will meet Tuesday, June 16, at noon at the Harbor House
for their weekly luncheon.
Malakoff Dad's Club will hold their regular meeting Tuesday, June 16, at the
club's facilities in Malakoff.
The I. O. O. F. will hold their regular meeting Tuesday, June 16, at the lodge
hall in Malakoff.
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK SET
National Safe Boating Week for 1981 is June 7 through 13. U. S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary Flotilla 5-14, Cedar Creek Lake, is offering free courtesy boat
examinations on June 6, 7, and 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Don's Port Marina and
• Prairie Creek Marina.
OFFICE HOURS
, The Mslakoff News office is open on a regular basis from ~ °.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday~ For
your convenience, please contact the office during those hours to assure that your news is included
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
To make sure people are aware of your organization's activities, contact the Malakoff News at 489-0531.
For an item to appear in the Nevh; on its Thursday publication it must be received at the News office by 4
p.m. on the preceeding Monday.
I)EAI)I,|NE INFOIt MATIi}N
Deadline for news items, classified ads and display advertising for the Thursday p~'Aicahtm date of the
Malakoff News is 4 pro, the preceeding Monday
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