Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, March 18, 1995 TAG: 9503200016
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: NEW RIVER VALLEY BUREAU
DATELINE: DUBLIN LENGTH: Medium
The ceremony, which has not yet been scheduled, will mainly honor Burlington Industries for donating its vacated property to the town.
The town is renting or leasing space in some of the former Burlington buildings to eight other industries. The companies there now will have a chance to display some of their products when the open house is held.
The gathering would also recognize cooperation between the town and Pulaski County, which agreed to the incorporation of the former Burlington property by Dublin.
Town Manager Gary Elander suggested to Town Council at its meeting Thursday night that a photographic history of the facility be laid out showing it from the time it was used by the Army to supply needed material during World War II to when it was operated by Burlington.
``As I've been thinking about it, this is a real opportunity to showcase the property,'' Elander said. ``This way, we could show the complete start to finish.''
Council also planned to dedicate the town's new walking and jogging path before its next meeting April 20, in memory of Silas and Ann Rasnake.
The governing body studied a preliminary draft of the 1994 annual report of town activities, which this year will be made available on a calendar complete with photographs of the activities being outlined.
``It's quite unique, really, and I think it's a nice way to get the report out,'' Mayor Benny Keister said.
Council approved a request to Pulaski County for some of its Virginia Department of Transportation money for rural additions to improve streets in Dublin. The county has approved similar requests for the last two years.
The meeting ended after council spent 30 minutes in closed session to discuss prospective business or industry.
by CNB