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County’s Loans, Debts Near sl-Million
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years 1973 through 1985,
The audit alsofiists general
fund expenses in 1985 by
category, including the
following:
General government,
$342,682; tax commissioner,
$142,276; buildings and
bridges, $113,404; courts,
$362,387; sheriff's department,
$831,353; public roads,
$716,602; board of health,
$88,489; county agent,
$18,116; public wefiare.
$31,000; forestrey. $5,339;
hospital, $57,565; public
library, $21,450; l;)mrks and
recreation, zero; ambulance ser
vice, $97,724; fire departments,
zero; and solid waste, $72,855,
It also showed federal
revenue sharing money went to
the following categories:
General government,
$1,000; buildinis and bridges,
$132,980; public welfare,
$22,000; library, $4,500; parks
and recreation, $53,000; and
fire departments, $36,000.
Total of the revenue shar
ing receipts was $304,757, the
audit said, while expenses in
1985 amounted to $249,480,
leaving a balance of $55,277.
The previous fund balance of
$836 made the total revenue
sharing surplus at the end of
1985 some $56,113.
Payments on the principal
of the county's jail bond issue
Following is the audit’s breakdown of the general fund
expenditures for 1985 by office:
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION:
Administration:
Salaries:
Commissioner $ 31,582
Clerical 17,277
Tax Assessors 47,290
Registrars 9,634
Malt Beverage Commission 7,200
Custodial 13,508
Tax Arbitrators 7,328
Office Supplies 10,010
Payroll Taxes 9,937
Attorney 4,698
Auditors 11, 440
Travel 767
Courthouse Maintenance 7:110
Courthouse Utilities 20,799
Telephone 1,130
Insurance and Bonds 21,830
Vending Machines 2:.827
Election Expenses
and Supplies 12,351
ASCS-Rent 2,400
Civil Defense 4,549
Coosa Valley Development 10,928
Donations 1,240
Parks and Recreation 5,000
Fire Departments 10,750
Computer Expense 420
Legal Publications 3,226
Nutrition Center 4,325
Interest 54,050
Miscellaneous 2.19%
Total General Administration $ 342,582
Tax Commissioner:
Salaries:
Tax Commissioner S 23,30
Clerical 48,473
Payroll Taxes 6,825
Auditors 11,440
Supplies 7,299
Telephone 274
Utilitjes 2,967
Maintenance 1,090
Rent 16,950
Insurance 10,335
Computer Expense 12,092
Travel 344
Total Tax Commissioner 142,276
TOTAL GENERAL EXPENDITURES $ 484,858
BUILDINGS AND BRIDGES:
Materials S 0
Jail Renovation 113,404
Courthouse Elevator 0
Total Buildings and Bridges 113,404
COURTS: Y
General:
Salaries:
Probate Judge S 28,600
Superior Court Clerk 30,665
Other Salaries 114,795
Court Reporters 18,473
Baliffs 2,825
Payroll Taxes 17,580
Coroner 7,026
Auditors 11,438
District Attorney Expenses 8,290
Magistrates 10,800
Telephone and Supplies 27,429
Jurors 40,795
Non-Resident Witnesses 4,911
Court Appointed Attorneys 11,833
Insurance 26,451
Training 476
Total Court Expenses 362,387
SHERIFF:
Salaries:
Sheriff , $ 31,582
Deputies and Jailers 430,369
Payroll Taxes and Retirement 42,324
Travel Expenses 996
Transportation and Meals 52,198
Equipment 28,499
Supplies-Jail and Office 22,265
Gas, oil and Tires 38,183
Maintenance 31,458
Utilities 30,329
Telephone 8,293
Insurance 78,486
Drugs and Medical 22,785
Laundry and Dry Cleaning 9,151
Special Investigators 619
Training 670
Miscellaneous 3,146
Total Sheriff Expenses 831,353
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PUBLIC ROADS:
Salaries $ 284,057
Payroll Taxes " 25,906
Equipment 88,326
Materials 29,187
Gas, oOil and Tires 88,241
Maintenance 66,420
Contract Work 88,807
Insurance 37,853
Supplies and Telephone 1,364
Utilities 4,412
Drugs and Medical 15 710
Laundry 199
Miscellaneous 120
Total Public Roads Expenses 716,602
amounted to $65,000 in 1985,
the audit indicated, while in
terest charges aid on the debt
totaled $6 .92?.
The jail bond account had a
$52,614 balance at the end of
the year, the audit said. That
flfiure plus the beginning
balance of $30,312 showed that
the sinking fund account had a
total balance of $82,926 at the
end of 1985,
The audit shows $61,573 in
sales tax revenue for roads and
bridges in 1985, glus $182,364
in income from that source at
tributable to 1985. The county
received its first check in
December ($61,573) but the tax
was also collected in October,
November and December with
those receipts not being turn
ed back to the county until
1986 by the state. No expen
ditures of those funds are
shown for 1985.
The ambulance service ac
count for 1985 showed an
operating loss of $130,415
before transfers in of $121,135
and the addition of retained
earnings of $51,343. With
those factors included, the ser
vice showed a balance of
$42,063 at the end of last year.
Chattooga Water District 1
showed a net income of $13,230
before deduction of $14,530 in
retained eaminfs, leaving a
paper deficit of $1,300, the
audit indicates.
BOARD OF HEALTH:
Salaries $ 3,300
County Participation 85,189
Total Board of Health Expenses 88,489
COUNTY AGENT:
Salaries $ 11,137
Retirement 3,002
Supplies 2,459
Rent 1,518
Total County Agent Expenses 18,116
PUBLIC WELFARE:
Participation 31,000
FORESTRY :
Participation 9,339
PUBLIC LIBRARY:
Participation 21,450
AMBULANCE:
Participation 96,724
HOSPITAL:
Participation $ 48,666
Indigent Care 3,338
Ambulance and Burial 4,970
Miscellaneous 591
Total Hospital Expenses 57,565
SOLID WASTE:
Participation 72,855
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $2,900!142
l Horoscope I
LIBRA — Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 — A spurt of energy enables
lyfi:ou to complete a list of chores that have geen hangin%(over your
ead for quite sometime. Upon completion of your tasks you will
feel like celebrating.
SCORPIO — Oct. 23 to Nov. 22 — Shop for clothes for fall.
Encourage older family members to also spruce up their war
drobes. ,lef)earance is important at any age.
SAGITTARIUS — Nov. 23 to Dec. 21 — A surprise telephone
call brings good news. Another’s success affects your life
favorablfi. A more interesting and stimulating life awaits }y;ou.
CAPRICORN — Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 — Be cautious where
strangers are concerned. Someone may approach you with
something which sounds like a good deal, but is not.
AQUARIUS — Jan. 20 to Fe%. 18 — A budget helps you to
be realistic with your spending. A savings account can help a
dream come true for you.
PISCES — Feb. 19 to March 20 — Business is definitely on
the upswing for you. A%pearance is important, so be absolutely
sure your g'roominfi habits are impeccable.
ARIES — March 21 to April 20 — Your health improves. You
feel like a million now. A relationship which you feared was
deteriorating comes alive with renewed vigor.
TAURUS — April 21 to May 22 — Someone from the past
comes along and puts you in your place. You aren’t too happy
Sbout l:d but after thin King it over you decide you got what you
eserved.
GEMINI — May 23 to June 20 — You are on the right track.
For the first time, you have the fortitude and perseverance to
keep plodding down the road to success.
BANCER — June 21 to July 22 — Being ?leasant and
generous in your relationships leaves you with a free and easy
eelirig. You seem to have developed new charm.
LEO — July 23 to Aug. 22 — Leave the forbidden fruit alone.
You should be content with what you have. Playing the field
won’t work for you. Concentrate on career matters now.
VIRGO — A:fi. 23 to Sfift. 22 — You may receive unexpected
mom(ai); in the mail. You will be quite happy about the surprise.
Eat dinner out at a good restaurant this week.
School Menus
CHATTOOGA COUNTY
SCHOOLS
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FRIDAY, OCT. 10
BREAKFAST
Cereal — Toast — Jelly
Orange Juice — Milk
LUNCH,
Sea Burger
French Fries
Shredded Lettuce — Tomato
Peanut Butter ‘n’ Cookie
Milk
NATIONAL
SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK
Different Nationality
Each Day
MONDAY, OCT. 13
BREAKFAST
Cin:anlxon Toast
pplesauce
Milk
BRITISH LUNCH
Fish ‘n’ Chips
Piccadilly Slaw
Scones and Honey
English Triffle
Milk
TUESDAY, OCT. 14
BREAKFAST
Eggs with Bacon
Orange Juice — Milk
HISPANIC LUNCH
Taco
Taco Salad
Mexicali Ve%stable Mix
Orange edfies
Calypso Cookie
Milk
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15
BREAKFAST
Sausage — Biscuit
Grape Juice — Milk
IT;{)EIAN LUNCH
Turkey or Sausa¥e Pizza
Varie%' o
Fruits and Vegetables
Golden Spice Cake
Milk
THURSDAY, OCT. 16
BREAKFAST
Waffle with Syrup
Fruit Cup
Milk
ORIENTAL LUNCH
Sweet and Sour
Pork or Chicken
Rice
Vegetable Medley
Mandarin Fruit Cup
Fortune Cookie
Milk
FRIDAY, OCT. 17
BREAKFAST
Toasted
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Sandwich
Orange Juice — Milk
GOVERfiOR HARRIS
LUNCH
Georgia Fried Chicken
Green Beans
Creamed Potatoes
Peaches
School Baked Rolls
Milk
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TRION CIT}( SC‘HOOLS
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FRIDAY, OCT. 10
Barbecued Pork on Bun
Tri Taters
Whole Kernel Corn
Pickles
Chocolate Cake
Milk
NATIONAL
SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK
Different Nationality
Each Day
MONDAY, OCT. 13
BRITISH
Fish and Chips
Piccadilly Slaw
School Baked Rolls
Honey and Butter
Milk
TUESDAY, OCT. 14
HISPANIC
Taco with Trimming
Vegetable Mix
Orange Wedges
Calypso Cookies
Milk
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15
ORIENTAL
Pork Chops with
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Buttered Rice
Green Peas
Mandarin Fruit Cup
Garlic Bread
Milk
THURSDAY, OCT. 16
GOVERNOR’S MENU
Georga Fried Chicken
reen Beans
Creamed Potatoes
School Baked Rolls
Peach Halves
Milk
Following is the audit's breakdown of the federal revenue sharing fund expenditures by Chat tooga County in 1985:
REVENUE:
Intergovernmental:
United States Treasury
EXPENDITURES:
Public Welfare:
Walker County Association
for Retarded Citizens
Chattooga Day Care, Inc.
Association of Retarded
Citizens
Total Public Welfare
Recreation:
Lyerly
Cloudland Park
Menlo
Summerville
Trion
Gore Community Center
Pennville Youth Center
Subligna Community Center
Angus McCleod Park
Total Recreation
Fire Departments:
Cloudland
Subligna
Summerville
Lyerly
Trion
Menlo
Total Fire Departments
General - Civil Defense
Public Library
Buildings and Bridges
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF
REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES
FUND BALANCE BEGINNING
FUND BALANCE ENDING
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Cody Lawrence, Mark McDaniel, Rickey
Moore, Tommy Dover and Barry Peppers;
in the second row, Daniel Barry, Stanley
McGraw, Gary Teems, Scott Hayes,
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The Summerville News, Thursday, October 9, 1986 .
Bradford Mosely, Jason Magnusson and
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Brown, Corey Callan, Carlos Morris,
Mark Stallings, Brian Saylors and Tarius
Anderson. Not pictured are coaches Steve
Peppers, Marty Brown, Ben Mosley and
Harold Callan. (Staff Photo by Earl
McConnell).
VARIANCE
FAVORABLE
BUDGET ACTUAL (UNFAVORABLE)
$ 307,341 $ 304,757 § (2,584)
$ 5,000 $ 5,000 § 0
10,000 12,000 (2,000)
5,000 5,000 0
E"‘lfiffififi 3“'77f335 §__ (2,000)
S 3,000 $ 3,50 § (500)
2,000 2,000 0
3,000 3,000 0
25,000 25,000 0
12,000 12,000 0
3,000 3,000 0
1,000 1,500 (500)
0 2,000 (2,000)
0 1,000 (1,000)
§ 49,000 § 53,000 ¥ (4,000)
$ 5,000 $ 5,000 § 0
5,000 6,000 (1,000)
20,000 20,000 0
0 1,500 (1,500)
0 2,000 (2,000)
0 1,500 (1,500)
F . T N 6,000)
$ 3 1 000)
§ 31,000 © 4,500 00
S '563f?77 § 132,980 3,19
$ 308,177 $ 249,480 § S 8 697
$ {836) 3 55,277 % W,ilD
836 836 0
$ 0 §. 354.113 8 3.1
Diabetes Meet
The Rome Area Chapter of
the American Diabetes
Association has announced the
election of three new directors
and the election of officers for
1986-87.
Accordin% to Margaret
Gayler, president of the local
chapter, “We are extremely
K}eased to have Mrs. Jeanne
arie Cox, Ms. Jennie Roberts
and Dr. Grant Lewis join our
board of directors.” All are:
Romans and were elected for
three-dyear terms. The chapter
includes Chattooga County.
Officers for the 1986-87
year were also elected recently,
accordé:’f to Mrs. Gayler.
Reelected to a second term as
president was Mrs. Gayler.
Also, reelected to second terms
were Dr. Rebecca Cook, vice
president and Storey,
treasurer. The Rev. Warren
Jones was elected secretary.
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