And then an invitation only private viewing of the Humanities Texas exhibit Annexation: Celebrating Texas Statehood on May 1. Great attendance! Including a visit from Mrs. ‘Winnie Lou Addington’, who looked much like her granddaughter Jeanie Griffin, and told of her times living in the frontier of Texas during those turbulent years. And those who were on hand to hear her stories were on the edge of their seats the entire time.

Well, that was some good news, now for some bad! It seems we just can’t get a break on our elevator problems. First, we learn it may cost near $85,000 to bring it up to code. And then the price dropped to around $50,000. About that time the elevator had a hiccup and now we are looking at close to $15,000 just to get it running again. Seems the generator (didn’t even know it had one!), and the hoist motor need to be taken in for repairs. Now $65,000! Wonder if we wouldn’t be better off just upgrading the entire system. Just near $150,000. Anyone out there reading this who would like to donate to the Elevator Fund, your tax deductible donation is greatly appreciated!

Now, back to more interesting and less gloom news. The Texas Historical Commission Regional Workshop held in Eastland on May 16, was greatly attended. People from Irving, Glen Rose, Ranger, Brownwood and more came to Eastland for this informative workshop. Thanks to all who participated! Oh, by the way, lunch was provided by Circle M Barbeque. Thanks to the Miears family for an awesome meal and to Debbie Wharton at the Connellee Hotel for hosting us!

So many exciting things are in the planning stages for the Museum. One important mention is a Day at the Museum for kids coming June 16. More details will be released soon on this fun day. But, if you would like to be a team member and help, contact Jeanie Griffin at 254-631-1345.

Speaking of Team Members, come join Team Museum and help us share the exciting history of Eastland County. Team Members should have a few hours a week or month to spare. Team Members will be host Docents, Special Projects/Events planners, and more. If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a Team Museum member stop by and sign up or contact Anne Zoellick at 629-8397.

The Museum hours of operation are Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

See you next time!

Your Eastland County Museum

Sharing the great history of Eastland County for Eastland County and the world!

eastlandcountymuseum@gmail.com

Notice of Called Meeting 05-12-2012 Canvassing Election

Hank Smith represented Harlon Gas Processing at the last Eastland County Water Supply District (ECWSD) meeting to explain the process of feeding an insert through the old line and the testing processes he said they have done on the old line.  After some questions and answers the item was tabled at that meeting but is on the agenda again for tonight’s meeting.  Hank Smith will once again be on hand to answer questions and present a power point presentation on how this process is done.

This pipeline is close to 100 years old and was last used in the early 70s according to Jim Farrar who has been doing some research on the pipeline.  One of his concerns is that the gas transported will be odorless, colorless and poisonous.  Gas does not receive it’s distinictive odor until Mercaptan is added.  The gas transported through this line will be before this product is added.  This is a concern if a leak occured either around or under one of the houses along this pipeline.

Ron Holliday, Eastland City Manager, sent a letter to Don Griffin, President of the ECWSD, expressing the city’s concern for the enormous risk of the possibility of contaminating the area’s water source should this project proceed.

Tonight`s agenda allows for public comment on the item and it is anticipated that several will be at the meeting to give information on what they know about the condition of this pipeline and why they think that this should be avoided.

Tonight`s Eastland County Water Supply District meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Filtration Plant,  802 FM 2461 S. Ranger, TX.

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