Golf, Swimming & Park.

The City Council Public Services Committee is scheduled to meet this evening in City Hall at 7 o’clock.

Consideration and discussion of the golf course master plan is at the top of the agenda. The Committee voted at its last meeting to expand the scope of the immediate project from $2.2 million to approximately $2.8 million. Indications so far are that the Committee will recommend some combination of City funds, grant funds and fee increases to finance the project. Some type of bond issue or lease/purchase type of arrangement would be necessary to begin construction.

The largest portion of the proposed improvements would rebuild the back nine holes of the course.

The Committee is also scheduled to discuss the possibility of increasing fees for the Municipal Swimming Pool. The pool went over budget for the second year in a row. Approximately $18,000 was recently transferred to the pool fund to make up for last year’s overrun.

The Committee will also consider renaming Municipal Park.

I never knew exactly why they call it the "dog days of summer," but I’m certainly aware of what it is.

Poor animal gets all the blame.

Durin’ sports as a kid, the coach always accused players of "doggin’ it." That of course indicated someone who wasn’t puttin’ out a hunderd percent.

The most famous reference to the k-9 in recent times I suppose is the "Three Dog Night." I understand that is in reference to a night so cold ya gotta sleep with three dogs to keep warm. Comforting thought.

‘Course Mark Twain’s statement about someone referrin’ to Twain’s k-9 ancestry on his mother’s side of the family has been around a while.

I suppose bein’ man’s best friend isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Workman's Loan

The Super Handyman

Dear Al & Kelly: I finally found a safe way to oil and protect my cutting board. First you melt down some paraffin wax. To 1 part of wax, add 10 parts of plain mineral oil. Mix this up and rub it into your cutting board. It is perfectly safe to work on and the mixture does a great job of protecting your cutting board surface. - T. J.

Always be very careful when melting paraffin wax when using an open flame. It’s best to use an old pan on a hot plate outside, if possible. We like just mineral oil alone.

Q: We have a ceiling fan that was supposed to have a motor that should never need oiling. Now it’s making a noise that sounds like it needs oil. There are no oiler caps or holes on the unit. What should we do? - D. L.

A: Some such motors have a feltlike pad that was prelubricated at the factory. After a while it may have dried out some. It certainly won’t hurt to squirt some oil in around where the shaft enters the motor. The noise may be from something else, but if not, this should help. You may have to repeat this from time to time.

Super Hint - When you are working alone and need to nail up a long piece of lumber, try using a glue gun or some tape to hold the wood where your absent helper would be.

Super Hint - Drilling in metal is tough and you really have to be careful about the metal splinters. Always wear goggles and gloves and, even though it’s tempting, never try to blow the splinters away. Use a magnet to pick them up and then discard them in the trashcan.