Today's Feature

Library Board Presents.

The Budget/Ways and Means Committee met on Monday evening and discussed the expansion to the Public Library. The committee heard from the Library Director Jennifer Seaton about the status of the pledge drive and the plans for implementing the funding for the construction and maintenance of the new addition.

Marty Nohe, the City’s financial advisor stated that the library has raised over the 2 million dollars that comprised their portion of the funding. The money was raised mostly through securing pledges, some of which are long-term ranging up to 10 years. The Library Board plans to take the pledges to a bank and secure a loan using pledges for collateral, however, it was stated that in ten years the loan will have gained interest. Nohe reminded the Committee that the City agreed to help with operational costs, and said the Library board considers interest to be an operational cost.

Committee members Ronnie Wells and Bill Johnson were of the opinion that the Library should have made the need for additional funding known to the public before the tax issue went to vote. Committee member Mike Harris and committee chair Jackie Boyer said they felt that most people would expect an increase to operational costs with any expansion. Harris added that he did not consider interest on a loan to be an operational cost.

The committee approved a motion to accept donations made to the library and to present them to City Council at Tuesday’s meeting. Harris persuaded that before hearing a motion concerning the payment of interest the committee should have something concrete to either approve or disapprove. Marty Nohe asked if the Committee and the Library Board could get the issue resolved within the next 30 days and both parties agreed. If the Committee decides that interest payments are not an operational cost the Library will have to find another funding mechanism to cover the costs.

The main problem with the cruise control bein’ available on cars today is that folks, includin’ myself, don’t want to disengage it once it’s turned on.

I don’t know ‘bout ever’one else, but the odds seem to be high that I will be movin’ up on a slow movin’ car at precisely the same time that a car will occupy the left lane next of me.

In a hundred mile trip, I can expect for this to happen at least once, more likely two or three times. I suppose I could alter the odds by drivin’ a little slower or a little faster, but I cruise at a comfortable speed. Just fast enough so as ta not get a ticket I suppose. I’ve heard the comment that I’m a half-fast driver. Somethin’ they don’t teach in drivin’ school I suppose.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Heritage Publishing

Here's A Tip

By Jo An Derson

• "Ever have a problem with smelly leftover coffee grounds in your kitchen (or office, den, bedroom)? Here’s your solution: Line a 34.5-ounce coffee can with a 1-gallon food storage baggy, and dump the filter and grounds into it every day. Keep the lid on. At week’s end (trash day), tie up the baggy and trash it, putting a new baggy in for another week." — E. O’B. in Dover, Del.

• "We had some old coats to donate, and my son came up with a great idea. We kept a few of the warmer ones and put a few dollars, a paperback book, a bus token and a shelter information pamphlet in the pockets. We then put them into plastic grocery bags and put two in each car. When we see someone who could really use one, we just give the coat to them, along with the contents of its pockets. We hope they can make their way to the shelter and stay safe and warm." — A Reader, via e-mail

• Baby-food jars make great organizers for junk drawers. They are small, so they don’t take up much space. And it’s easy to see the jar’s contents.

• "The best marker for the bottles or sippy cup you send with your child to day care is nail polish. Use a bright color. It stays on forever and won’t wear off with washing." — K. in Orlando, Fla.

• "I have odd-shaped cabinets in my pantry, and it isn’t always easy to see what I have on hand. I make a list and hang it on the inside of the door. When I use something, I cross it off. When I buy something, I just add it to the list. I look at the lists when I am planning my menu." — H.O. in Culver City, Calif.