Contract For Airport Appraisal Review.

The City Council voted last week to authorize a contract with D. M. Millin and Associates for reviewing the appraisal of land for the proposed new airport. The review of the appraisal is necessary to comply with state and federal regulations if future grant funding becomes available

.According to City Administrator Tom Short, the appraisal is expected to be completed by mid February. The contract for review would be completed within twenty days after the appraisal is given to Millin and Associates. The fee for the review will be $3,000.

The Council entered into a contract with Hunter and Associates of Joplin last spring, but after several delays by that firm, the City cancelled the arrangement. Hunter has not been paid anything for the partially completed appraisal it submitted as finished product.

The Airport Relocation Committee, appointed by the Mayor, has recommended a site just north of the City for a new location. The Committee recommended a short runway that could eventually be used as a taxiway if the facility justified expansion.

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

It was good ta hear the scrapin’ of snow shovels and the slight spinnin’ of tires again. Especially since the weather forecasters are predictin’ a mild week ahead.

‘Course that doesn’t sound so good to the school age who are hopin’ for a few days out and the buildin’ of snow sculptures. Nothin’ worse that tryin’ to put together a decent snowman and pickin’ up leaves as ya roll up the body. It’ll take another four or five inches ta encourage any real snow buildin’.

There are a few weeks left that could produce a good snowfall but I’m still not diggin’ out the sled. If you remember I just got it tucked away a couple a weeks ago. I’m bettin’ on a long spring.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Workman's Loan

The Super Handyman

Dear Al & Kelly:

I like to paint furniture with decorative lines and flowers. When I switch brushes for a short while, I don’t want to stick the brush in paint thinner or water, since I’ll be using it again. I can’t just set it down, because it would make a mess with the paint or maybe roll onto the floor. I’ve learned that by looping a rubber band several times around the brush handle, it keeps the brush from rolling off the table and it raises the bristles off the table so they don’t get paint on the surface. It’s simple but it works. The rubber band also makes for a more comfortable grip when you are working for a long period of time. - J.J.

Q: You suggested painting galvanized metal gutters. Is that just for looks, or does it actually have a functional reason? If so, shouldn’t I paint the insides of them, too?

A: The painting is both cosmetic and protective, so it is a good idea to paint the insides as well as the outsides.

However, the inside doesn’t have to match the outside trim, so you can get rid of that old leftover gallon of passionate purple that you’ve got in the garage.

Painting guttering is not vital, but it can help it last a little longer.