Tower Station Dumped/Development Exclusive

The City Council Public Safety Committee voted Monday evening to eliminate the south water tower as an option for a fire substation. On a motion by member H.J. Johnson, members Charlie Bastin, Lujene Clark, and J.D. Whitledge agreed to send the recommendation to the full Council. Johnson noted that the Council had never taken an official vote on the use of the water tower for a substation.

In a separate meeting Monday evening the Budget/Ways and Means Committee voted to recommend to the Council that the City enter into an agreement with Southwest Agency, Inc. for services as the exclusive agency to sell or lease property at the Myers Park Development. Under the agreement the City would pay 5% of the selling price for sales. The Committee also will recommend prices for the lots. The 9.1 acre lot between the former Tapjac store and WalMart was set at $1.25 million. The 7.3 acre lot directly across from the Precious Moments Motel was set at an even $1 million. Other lots, ranging from 3.7 to 10.8 acres, would be priced at $90,000 per acre. The proposed agreement is for a term of one year.

I was talkin’ to a guy the other day and he said for some reason it seemed his work load was gettin’ heavier. All the sudden he looked up and he was buried with things to do and not enough time ta get ‘em done. The makin’s of frustration.

I was amazed when someone pointed out to me that frustration isn’t the result of not bein’ able to do somethin,’ but the result of knowin’ you can do somethin’, but for some reason it’s just not gettin’ done.

Frustration is havin’ a handle break on your shovel ‘bout half way through diggin’ a hole. Or havin’ the computer crash just seconds before ya save those last few changes. Although throwin’ a broken shovel handle halfway down the block can relieve some of that tension, I wouldn’t recommend the same remedy in the case of the computer.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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by Donna Erickson

Make family health and fitness a priority during the summer months of going and doing. Whether planning camping trips in national parks, seaside adventures or simple picnics and ball games close to home at a neighborhood park, healthy living is what the season can provide. Here are some ideas to help everyone in the family shape up!

• Great beginnings start with breakfast. Kids and adults can be more productive and feel better throughout the day when they eat breakfast. For families on the run, try some quick a.m. entrees that are nutritious, tasty and include healthy, fresh produce available this time of year. My kids love to smear low-fat cream cheese on a toasted whole-wheat bagel topped off with yummy slices of strawberries, kiwi, apples and grapes.

• Eat your veggies. Start now to plan your backyard or container garden to include plants your kids can eat! The wonder of planting a seed in soil, watching it sprout and grow to yield tasty lettuce, sweet beans or carrots for a summer supper is a marvel for both kids and adults. How about adding some tomatoes, green peppers, and onions to the plot for fresh fixings for a pizza?

• Get in shape together. Teach one another school playground games such as hopscotch and jump-rope. Or find an easy-to-follow nature trail and let your children be the guides. Follow your energetic leaders and let their curiosity set the pace.

• Mark your progress. Make a record of your family fitness activities on a large sheet of tagboard you hang on your kitchen wall. Across the top, list your favorite family activities such as skating, biking, swimming, etc. Each time you enjoy an outdoor adventure, write the date and any memorable anecdotes under the appropriate column. At the end of the summer, you’ll have a fun record of your family’s activities as a reminder that family fitness is fun!