New Personnel Recommended.


The City Council Budget/Ways and Means Committee continued the discussion of where the money will be appropriated next year at Tuesday evening’s meeting.

One question that was discussed but not yet answered was how the funds originally set aside for the acquisition of a new airport would be spent.

About 80 percent of the money, $400,000, was earmarked earlier in the year as funds to construct the first major interior street in the Myers Park Development. The extension of George Phelps Boulevard to the approximate center of the acreage was part of the agreement reached for the $600,000 sale of the property between Wal-Mart and Bartons.

City Administrator Tom Short asked the Committee if it wanted to pull the $400,000 out of the $1.2 million resulting from the two sales of Myers Park property last year, or use the entire amount to help fund the estimated $4.1 million needed to complete infrastructure in the development. The Committee was undecided at that time.

Committee member Bill Putnam questioned the $800,000 Memorial Hall project.

Just because I know there are always a few golfers interested, the Golf Course is projected to come close to breakin’ even next year.

The overall expenses are projected to be $482,963 and income estimated to be $466,600. A deficit of about $16,500.

The income includes the estimated $37,000 that will come in as golf surcharges. The surcharge is collected on ever’ round of golf and is earmarked specifically for golf course improvements.

Other income is projected as follows:

Annual pass, $64,000; Green fees, $170,000; Cart rental, $170,000; Cart advertising, $12,000; Twilight fees, $13,500.

In comparison, the Civil War Museum has about a $25,000 deficit, and the taxi service about $40,000.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Oak Street health & herbs

Natural Nutrition

by Mari An Willis

Starting a child off early with organic foods can be quick and easy. Organically grown vegetables and fruit are becoming readily available in your health food stores and grocery stores. The health food industry has lead the way in introducing "clean" foods into our everyday diets. One must connect the truth that what goes in the body is what makes the body function as it does. So starting our young ones off the right way establishes a firm health foundation.

When producing your own baby food, either immediately before the baby eats or making enough to store ahead, it is essential that all things be clean when starting the process. That includes hands, cabinets, utensils, etc. Store food properly.

Tasty treats for toddlers may include:

• Carrots: put them in your steamer basket cooking until tender then puree serve them immediately or store in container for future use.

• Microwaved Broccoli: although microwaves are not My first choice, they are quick. Cut the broccoli into pieces and put in bowl and microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes. Puree until smooth.

• Potatoes can be baked and cut into cubes or boiled and cut into cubes. Skip the butter.

• Most fruits can be given raw or as with peaches, just simmer in enough water to cover and put in the food processor.

Babies still have that inner sense of when to stop. If they are not eating, do not force it! Please do not start your toddlers on sugar and french fries handed over the seat to keep them quiet.