Airport Appraisal Delays.

The Project Manager for Bucher, Willis & Ratliff, contracted by the City of Carthage to assist in the proposed acquisition of property for a new airport, has recommended that the City terminate a contract with Hunter Appraisals. The contract was executed on May 12, 1999 for the appraisal of property and stipulated that results would be available to the City in 30 days. The City has made several efforts to get the final product, according to City Administrator Tom Short, but has not received any information.

In the letter dated June 16, 1999 to Hunter Appraisal, Project Manager Gerald Jasper tried to get Hunter motivated.

"The city of Carthage has contracted with BWR to assist them with this land acquisition project," Jasper wrote. "I have recommended that the City terminate your contract if you have not provided them with the appraisals by the close of business July 21, 1999. I hope you can finalize the appraisals and submit them to either the City of Carthage or BWR by the above deadline."

Hunter is listed as a qualified appraiser by Missouri Department of Transportation.

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

Visits to my grandparent’s place always included a variety of "toys" that ya didn’t see down at Woolworth’s. One I remember is a metal hoop and a couple a sticks nailed together in a "T." I don’t know that there is a name for this particular contraption, but the idea was to get the hoop rollin’ and then push it along with the stick.

The rural setting of the place meant there were no sidewalks so the gravel road made the feat a little more challenging.

‘Course the kids didn’t understand at the time the laws of physics that were at play as the hoop rolled down that country road. The skills needed to control the hoop did leave a lastin’ impression. The application of a small amount of pressure at the appropriate time was what kept things rollin.’

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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PRIME TIME WITH KIDS

by Donna Erickson

Kids everywhere are on the go this summer. For many young travelers, getting there may mean flying alone.

If you are like many parents, sending a preteen or teen on a solo journey isn’t so easy the first time. A friend of mine recalls sending her 12-year-old daughter on her first unaccompanied flight. When her daughter called to say she had arrived safely, my friend hung up the phone and exclaimed with relief, "The Eagle has landed ... One small step for Erin, one giant leap for her mother!"

Here are some flight tips for your child:

• Request a guide brochure for unaccompanied children and teens from your airline, which outlines rules, regulations and helpful safety tips.

• Call the airline at least 48 hours ahead of the flight to request a kids’ menu.

• Flight attendant Julia Applegate of Northwest Airlines reminds parents to be attentive to every detail of their child’s itinerary, including making sure the child gets on the correct plane. During hectic summertime boardings, it can be confusing, especially if departure gates change at the last minute. Once your child boards, stay in the gate area until the plane is airborne.

• The adult meeting your child at the destination should always call to check on the actual time of arrival of the flight. Many flights are early, leaving kids to wait with the gate agent.