Dixon Commission to apply for grant to refurbish parks

by MATT HUGHES

J-E News Editor

On Monday night the Dixon Commission voted to pursue a $55,000 Land and Water Grant that would allow the city to refurbish much of the playground equipment at both of their city parks.

“Bourland Park doesn’t have any playground equipment,” said City Water Operator Jamie Harkins, who, along with City Clerk Peggy Poole, has been digging into the grant program. “We have a lot of ball games out there, so we thought we could use something for the smaller kids.”

Clay to get mowing assistance from jail trustees

by MATT HUGHES

J-E News Editor

Clay City Council met last Tuesday night, with all members except Jackie Edens and Jerril Rich present.

Topping the meeting was a discussion of a drainage tile on Park Street that has been backing up during recent rains and causing flooding.

“The water is draining, but it’s really slow,” said council member Paul Cowan. “I’m not sure if that is our tile or the county’s. It’s right on the line.”

Mayor Rick Householder suggested that city employees take a look at the tile and see if there is anything they can do to fix it.