Pool rates stay the same
By Buck Traxler, I-O Editor
Swimmers and pool users of all ages got some good news out of the city council meeting Monday evening.
On a 4-0 vote the aldermen moved to keep the pool prices the same as last year.
An in-town family pass will again be $85. A rural family pass is $100. The in-town individual pass is $55 and a rural pass is $70. The daily pass is $3. Children four years old and under will still get in for free with a paying adult. Lap swimmers will still pay only $2, and once again, a punch card is available, 10 daily passes for $30.
City crews are still working to get the pool ready for the big summer splash; an exact opening date has not yet been set. The pool will be closed on June 27-28 for a swim meet.
For more information about pool hours, swimming lessons or pool rental call the city office at 271-3623.
Council members approved a building permit at 409 S. Michigan for a pagoda.
During the public comment segment of the meeting, Terry Will was on hand to talk about a residence on 7th Ave. whose lot resembles a junk car lot. “It is becoming more and more of a distraction,” he said, noting the individual often works on vehicles after mid-night.”
Mayor John Shevlin noted the city, along with Chief Gary Dent and a lawyer are working on the problem. “We had been led to believe neighbors didn’t object and that was wrong.” No action can be taken during the public comment segment.
Will requested that he be put on the agenda of the next council meeting that will be June 1.
The 4-H Shooting Sports Club was approved to have a fire works stand in the parking lot of G&D Hardware.
In other action, this concerning Whoop-Up activity, the council approved use of a garbage truck at the Lions Club breakfast and the rodeo grounds and blocking off Main St. for the children and general parades.
It was noted that there will be no antique auto show during Whoop-Up. Possibly there will be one later in the summer.
At 8 p.m. the regular meeting was adjourned for a public hearing concerning a CDBG (Community Development Block Grant).
Cheryl Curry from the Port Authority said the purpose of the hearing was to get public comment and input. No one present had any comments on the grant possibility.
Swimmers and pool users of all ages got some good news out of the city council meeting Monday evening.
On a 4-0 vote the aldermen moved to keep the pool prices the same as last year.
An in-town family pass will again be $85. A rural family pass is $100. The in-town individual pass is $55 and a rural pass is $70. The daily pass is $3. Children four years old and under will still get in for free with a paying adult. Lap swimmers will still pay only $2, and once again, a punch card is available, 10 daily passes for $30.
City crews are still working to get the pool ready for the big summer splash; an exact opening date has not yet been set. The pool will be closed on June 27-28 for a swim meet.
For more information about pool hours, swimming lessons or pool rental call the city office at 271-3623.
Council members approved a building permit at 409 S. Michigan for a pagoda.
During the public comment segment of the meeting, Terry Will was on hand to talk about a residence on 7th Ave. whose lot resembles a junk car lot. “It is becoming more and more of a distraction,” he said, noting the individual often works on vehicles after mid-night.”
Mayor John Shevlin noted the city, along with Chief Gary Dent and a lawyer are working on the problem. “We had been led to believe neighbors didn’t object and that was wrong.” No action can be taken during the public comment segment.
Will requested that he be put on the agenda of the next council meeting that will be June 1.
The 4-H Shooting Sports Club was approved to have a fire works stand in the parking lot of G&D Hardware.
In other action, this concerning Whoop-Up activity, the council approved use of a garbage truck at the Lions Club breakfast and the rodeo grounds and blocking off Main St. for the children and general parades.
It was noted that there will be no antique auto show during Whoop-Up. Possibly there will be one later in the summer.
At 8 p.m. the regular meeting was adjourned for a public hearing concerning a CDBG (Community Development Block Grant).
Cheryl Curry from the Port Authority said the purpose of the hearing was to get public comment and input. No one present had any comments on the grant possibility.
Conrad Post Office asks public to restrain dogs
The U.S. Postal Service and your local Post Office are once again asking for the public’s support in keeping your dogs restrained year round; for the safety of your letter carriers and community, and to help prevent dog bites.
This reminder comes as the Postal Service and other organizations promote “National Dog Bite Prevention Awareness Week” May 17-23. The spring and summer months are the busiest time of the year for dog attacks and dog bite injuries to letter carriers and others.
A total of 3,100 letter carriers nationwide were bitten or received OSHA recordable dog bite attack-related injuries in 2008-an average of 10 dog bites per day, but that does not include the many threatening encounters, or loose dog situations, where letter carriers fortunately escaped injuries.
The Postal Service treats loose dog situations very seriously. Because of the safety danger to your letter carrier, failure to restrain your dog on a regular basis can result in a temporary stoppage of mail delivery to your home and mailbox, or worse yet, to your whole neighborhood, block or street, depending on how serious the problem is.
Preventing dog bites is a major public safety and health issue for everyone, not just for the Postal Service. More than 4.5 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs each year. Children rank first for dog bite injuries, followed by the elderly and letter carriers. More than two million children are bitten by dogs each year. Other victims include newspaper carriers, metal readers, delivery, construction, and utility workers.
Many letter carriers attacked by dogs were victimized by pets that broke loose of their owners hold to jump through screen or glass doors. Other letter carriers were bitten after being surprised when dogs were not secure or restrained in their backyard or in a confined area when the carrier attempted delivery.
“Dogs are protective in nature and may perceive a letter carrier handing mail to its owner as a threat,” says Conrad Postmaster Ryan Christiaens. “We ask our customers, and especially, to instruct their children to refrain from collecting the mail from their letter carrier in the presence of their pet.”
So please be responsible dog and pet owners, and restrain your dog. The USPS, the Conrad Post Office, and your letter carriers greatly appreciate your support.
This reminder comes as the Postal Service and other organizations promote “National Dog Bite Prevention Awareness Week” May 17-23. The spring and summer months are the busiest time of the year for dog attacks and dog bite injuries to letter carriers and others.
A total of 3,100 letter carriers nationwide were bitten or received OSHA recordable dog bite attack-related injuries in 2008-an average of 10 dog bites per day, but that does not include the many threatening encounters, or loose dog situations, where letter carriers fortunately escaped injuries.
The Postal Service treats loose dog situations very seriously. Because of the safety danger to your letter carrier, failure to restrain your dog on a regular basis can result in a temporary stoppage of mail delivery to your home and mailbox, or worse yet, to your whole neighborhood, block or street, depending on how serious the problem is.
Preventing dog bites is a major public safety and health issue for everyone, not just for the Postal Service. More than 4.5 million people in the United States are bitten by dogs each year. Children rank first for dog bite injuries, followed by the elderly and letter carriers. More than two million children are bitten by dogs each year. Other victims include newspaper carriers, metal readers, delivery, construction, and utility workers.
Many letter carriers attacked by dogs were victimized by pets that broke loose of their owners hold to jump through screen or glass doors. Other letter carriers were bitten after being surprised when dogs were not secure or restrained in their backyard or in a confined area when the carrier attempted delivery.
“Dogs are protective in nature and may perceive a letter carrier handing mail to its owner as a threat,” says Conrad Postmaster Ryan Christiaens. “We ask our customers, and especially, to instruct their children to refrain from collecting the mail from their letter carrier in the presence of their pet.”
So please be responsible dog and pet owners, and restrain your dog. The USPS, the Conrad Post Office, and your letter carriers greatly appreciate your support.
Local man, Shannon writes childrens book
By Adam Jerome, I-O Reporter
Local author, Patrick Shannon wrote and published a children’s book entitled, “Viva Cisco.” The book is about the adventures of a parrot named Cisco and is in the tradition of other children’s books such as, “Alice in Wonderland”, “Winnie the Pooh”, and “The Wind in the Willows.” The books targeted audience is children between the ages of 10-13.
Shannon wrote the book with the intention of being sophisticated enough for children and adults.
“Viva Cisco” is a trilogy of funny stories, with humor ‘cool’ enough to appeal, and tales that read as if they were animated films.
This is not by accident as, Shannon dreamed up the story as an animated feature.
Shannon grew up with an uncle who was an animator for Disney, and spent a lot of time meeting the animators and watching the process take place.
Shannon got the idea for the book while he was living in Albuquerque, N.M. One day while peering outside his house he read the name of his street, aptly named Parrot Run. At that time he began thinking of why the street was named Parrot Run. He came up with a story about how years ago parrots would migrate to this place and have a get together.
After that, the characters began to write themselves, and before he knew it he had a book.
Shannon resides at Blue Sky Villa in Conrad and has been interested in writing since his high school years. Shannon was employed by a major oil company for over 33 years, where he was able to travel the world mostly in Asia and the Middle East. As Shannon puts it, “I started out on a shovel, before I moved to computer systems analysis and finally to human resources development.”
During his formative years, Shannon was influenced by author, Richard Halliburton, whose most famous work is, “Road to Romance.” After reading Halliburton’s works, Shannon dreamed of traveling the world and writing of his adventures.
He continues, “I had written numerous essays and poems throughout my life, but it wasn’t until I retired that the true writer in me came out.”
Shannon is a self-proclaimed humorist and says that he is used to writing for adults, and this will probably be his only children’s novel. He notes how difficult it is to adjust your writing style when you are writing for an audience of children. He had a 13-year-old field test the book and found that he was able to ratchet-up the vocabulary to make a better product.
“Viva Cisco is available at the Conrad Public Library and the library at UMS. If you would like to order a copy or read a sampling you can go online at www.outskirtspress.com/vivacisco.
Local author, Patrick Shannon wrote and published a children’s book entitled, “Viva Cisco.” The book is about the adventures of a parrot named Cisco and is in the tradition of other children’s books such as, “Alice in Wonderland”, “Winnie the Pooh”, and “The Wind in the Willows.” The books targeted audience is children between the ages of 10-13.Shannon wrote the book with the intention of being sophisticated enough for children and adults.
“Viva Cisco” is a trilogy of funny stories, with humor ‘cool’ enough to appeal, and tales that read as if they were animated films.
This is not by accident as, Shannon dreamed up the story as an animated feature.
Shannon grew up with an uncle who was an animator for Disney, and spent a lot of time meeting the animators and watching the process take place.
Shannon got the idea for the book while he was living in Albuquerque, N.M. One day while peering outside his house he read the name of his street, aptly named Parrot Run. At that time he began thinking of why the street was named Parrot Run. He came up with a story about how years ago parrots would migrate to this place and have a get together.
After that, the characters began to write themselves, and before he knew it he had a book.
Shannon resides at Blue Sky Villa in Conrad and has been interested in writing since his high school years. Shannon was employed by a major oil company for over 33 years, where he was able to travel the world mostly in Asia and the Middle East. As Shannon puts it, “I started out on a shovel, before I moved to computer systems analysis and finally to human resources development.”
During his formative years, Shannon was influenced by author, Richard Halliburton, whose most famous work is, “Road to Romance.” After reading Halliburton’s works, Shannon dreamed of traveling the world and writing of his adventures.
He continues, “I had written numerous essays and poems throughout my life, but it wasn’t until I retired that the true writer in me came out.”
Shannon is a self-proclaimed humorist and says that he is used to writing for adults, and this will probably be his only children’s novel. He notes how difficult it is to adjust your writing style when you are writing for an audience of children. He had a 13-year-old field test the book and found that he was able to ratchet-up the vocabulary to make a better product.
“Viva Cisco is available at the Conrad Public Library and the library at UMS. If you would like to order a copy or read a sampling you can go online at www.outskirtspress.com/vivacisco.