High Springs sells golf cart
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- Published on Monday, 09 July 2012 19:57
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After being listed as surplus equipment, the golf cart was advertised on Craigslist and placed in front of the High Springs Fire Department with a “For Sale” sign. The City received three offers, but eventually the cart sold to Cindy Brady, a teacher at Alachua Elementary and the wife of City of Alachua employee Hal Brady. Brady bought the golf cart for the same price High Springs paid for it.
Hal Brady said he knew High Springs was currently suffering through a rough financial period and hoped to help. The cart will be used by the Brady family and by the City of Alachua for recreational events, such as Babe Ruth Softball tournaments. During the events, the cart can be used to transport seniors and concession workers.
On May 10, High Springs Commissioner Sue Weller placed an item on the agenda requesting discussion about the golf cart, which was purchased by the City under direction of Vice-Mayor Bob Barnas. According to Barnas, the golf cart was purchased for use at Poe Springs Park, at a time when the City was negotiating with the County to assume management and day-to-day operations of the park. On March 20, the day before the cart was purchased, the City opted to cease expenditure on the park because of construction delays and a cancelled deal with the County.
The golf cart was purchased from an individual for $1,700, which was $200 over the amount budgeted by the City.
“This is not about the golf cart itself,” Weller said on May 10. “This is about making a purchase knowing that we would probably not be going forward with Poe Springs.”
Commissioner Scott Jamison made the motion to sell the cart, and Weller seconded. The motion passed three to two, with Barnas and Mayor Dean Davis voting against it.
“We are pinching every penny we could possibly find, but we are going to buy a $1,700 golf cart,” Commissioner Scott Jamison said during the May 10 meeting. “That’s a toy.”
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Add a comment Add a commentSanta Fe Babe Ruth 10U perfect season
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- Published on Saturday, 30 June 2012 15:25
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ALACHUA – The Santa Fe Babe Ruth 10U Allstar team remains undefeated after a perfect season. They won the District Championship this past weekend and will be representing Alachua County in the Babe Ruth Allstar State Softball Championship in Ocala July 4-8. The winning team will travel to regional competition in North Carolina.
Players include Riley Schnyder #15, Calen Hayes #17, Annalyn Burnham #14, Tiffany Clark #12, Lindsey Cail #7, Sarah Mcquatters #9, Shayla Nickerson #1, Jaden Robinson #4, Madison Hylton #4, Brianna Boggs #44, Alyssa Raulerson #16, Jenavi Boisseau #8 and Shelby Sparkman #2. The team’s head coach is Jackie Clark and assistant coaches are Dean Schnyder and Ed Mcquatters.
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Add a comment Add a commentPioneer Days first place winner: Tomato Pie
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- Published on Saturday, 02 June 2012 16:00
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Editor’s note: This is the final in a series of three award winning pie recipes, provided courtesy of the High Springs Pioneer Days pie contest winners.
Tomato Pie
Placement: First Place
Cook/Contestant: Marilyn Bennett
Ingredients:
4 ripe tomatoes, peeled & sliced
8-10 large basil leaves, chopped
½ cup chopped green onion or chives
2 Tbs. self-rising flour
Pepper to taste**
2 cups grated mozzarella and cheddar cheese (combined)
1 ½ cup mayonnaise
One pre-baked 9” pie crust
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Layer tomato slices, basil and green onion in a pre-baked pie shell, alternating between layers, ending with tomatoes on top. Add pepper to taste. Mix together grated cheese, mayonnaise and flour. Spread on top of tomatoes to form a top crust. Bake for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool slightly before serving as a side dish with meats.
**Salt is not needed due to the amount existing in the mayonnaise and cheese.
Add a comment Add a commentScouting out financial opportunities
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- Published on Monday, 11 June 2012 14:19
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HIGH SPRINGS – Wilson Steen, Manager at Bank of America in High Springs, teaches a class of local Boy Scouts on financial matters. Also attending were Ms. Bloodsworth, leader, and Jan Galloway Brown, parent.
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Add a comment Add a commentCelebration time
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 May 2012 23:32
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Students participating in Alachua’s after school tutoring program were in for a treat last week when volunteer tutors from Alachua and High Springs joined them in celebration with an end of school year party.
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