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By LORRlt: YOUNG Ha|)|inKann«N'k Spt'rial M rit«-r At its July meeting, the Town Council heard representatives from Sursum Corda discussing the school and day care center’s application for a block grant; citizens concerned about cars speeding through town; complaints about town dogs; and fears about the safety of tow n bicyclists.
First to speak to the Council was Dr. Bill Young, representing Sursum Corda, who alerted the council to a more formal presentation that would be made later in the summer. Dr. Young requested that there be an informal expression of support for the block grant for which Sursum Corda will be applying. This support was given, informally, with the stipulation that more details follow .
The concern of the council was that this application for a block grant would compete with the grant that the town is applying to construct a new town water system. Council member Brad Fisher explained that there would not be any competition and that the money for Sursum Corda would not rule out the town getting its water system
To clairfy the council’s position. Mayor Newbill Miller stated that there were "No obligations on the part of the town, just an endorsement."
Also representing Sursum Corda was its director, Camille Foster, who explained that this endorsement was essential because "We have to start work quickly, and we want to start, but not if it’s all for naught.”
There were several people present to voice their concerns about the speeding cars passing through town. Their spokesman. Pat Foster.
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