The Trail of a Memorial Hall Supervisor.

The topic of creating a new City position of "Facility Supervisor" to oversee the day to day operation of Memorial Hall and the Civil War Museum was again discussed Monday evening.

The Special Services Committee invited members of the Finance/Personnel Committee to join them in a special work session to try and finalize a job description.

The funding for the position was approved by the Budget Committee last spring, the Special Services Committee has shown support and the Finance/Personnel Committee has discussed the issue on several occasions. Council member Trisha Burgi-Brewer has objected to the scope and salary of the position since it was first discussed. She again stated her objections during Monday’s meeting.

The Public Services voted to recommend advertising for applicants. The position will be responsible for overall planning, operating, and coordinating all activities and operations associated with the two facilities, including the supervision of personnel. Pay will be between $20,349 and $25,807.

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

We’ve all heard the stories of a dog lost in Arizona somewhere while on vacation with its master, only to find its way across the country home a few months later. I don’t suppose it is much of a surprise that some of the ducks removed from Kellogg Lake may be findin’ their way back home after only a few days. Funny thing about animals, they don’t always pay much attention to what us humans think is best for ‘em.

I don’t know much about duck life, but I figure that some families may have been split up in the shuffle to remove the critters from the City lake. The natural thing to do is ta get back home to find the mate.

The duck saga will no doubt continue for some time to come.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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PRIME TIME WITH KIDS

by Donna Erickson

When the big kids are busy doing their homework, try one of these learning activities with your eager 5- or 6-year-old.

• Make puzzles. Cut two magazine pictures, drawings or extra family photos into several large pieces. Mix up the cut shapes. First sort the pieces by picture, then try to put them back together again.

• Play a fun alphabet hunt game. Help your child print his name on strips of paper, one letter per strip. If your child has friends over, do the same for each of them. Hide the letters in another room, then call out "Time to go on an alphabet hunt!" The kids will love searching for the letters. See how long it takes to spell their names!

• Make a scented picture. When your child wants to draw a picture, try an unusual technique. Use a piece of sandpaper instead of paper and make the drawing with a cinnamon stick. It’s fun to do and the spicy scent will no doubt send you racing to the bakery for a cinnamon roll snack.

• Grow a spring village. Scoop potting soil into a 10-inch flowerpot drainage saucer. Sprinkle rye grass seed or wheat berry seeds on top of the soil. Mist with water and keep soil damp. You may wish to cover the saucer with plastic wrap until the seeds germinate (about 4 days). When the seeds sprout and grow, clip pathways in the fast growing grass, and add miniature toys and people to create a charming village.