Golf course numbers up each month at end of last fiscal year

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“We were busy. Golf rounds were up slightly each month this quarter over this same quarter last year,” reported Jamestown golf Professional Marcy Newton. “We held 15 golf tournaments or outings.”

The driving range use was up $4,500 over this quarter in 2022, partially due to an increase in the cost of range buckets.

There were seven clubhouse rentals this quarter.

“We are now taking 7:30 a.m. tee times on weekends to get more golfers who want to get out while it’s cooler,” Newton said. A total of $1,080 has been added to the weekend total since the program began June 25. The earlier tee times will run through Labor Day and could be extended next year.

Total revenue for the month of June 2023 was $147,980 and operating expenditures were $28,054. However, due to capital outlay expenses and work on the bathrooms and cart path paving, there was a net loss of $66,805 for the month. In June 2022, there was a profit of $2,891.

For the month of June 2023 there were 3,808 rounds played compared to see gOLF, PAGe 2 the kitchen and living area. The county will rent the space from the Town for $7,000 per year. The latest lease expired July 1.

Town Manager Matthew Johnson reported that Planning Director Anna Hawryluk has been accepted into the Local Government Federal Credit Union Fellowship Program. The twoweek course at the School of Government in Chapel Hill builds skills, competencies and tools to add public service leadership.

Dave Ingram was recognized upon his retirement after 36 years in the Jamestown Park and Golf Course Maintenance Department.

The Council set Aug. 22 for a public on amendments to the Sign Ordinance. Councilmember John Capes was absent. The Town Council meeting may be viewed at www. youtube.com/c/TownofJamestownNC. Click on “live.” now sells it at two different markets.

The August Town Council meeting has been moved from Aug. 15 to Aug. 22. It will be at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center at Town Hall. The public is urged to attend.

One of his most popular items is soap that includes a small surprise.

“None of the soaps I personally use are kid friendly,” Stewart said. “Since some kids do not like taking baths or showers I thought they might enjoy using a bar of soap with a reward in it.”

Stewart hopes to expand his

GALLMAN TO RETIRE

Town staff and friends feted

Finance Director Judy Gallman

July 21 on her upcoming retirement. Mayor Lynn Montgomery presented Gallman, right, a resolution honoring her service for the past 17 years. Faith Wilson will move up from deputy finance director to finance director on Aug. 1.

JOIN THE FUN, HELP

LOCAL SCHOOLS

National Night Out will be held Aug. 1 at Wrenn Miller Park beginning at 6 p.m. AM rOdeO will be the featured band. Food trucks and a drink booth sponsored by the Jamestown Business Association will be available.

The Jamestown Rotary Club will have a booth at the event to collect school supplies from those attending.

“Over the past years we have had great success with collections for our community schools,” Rotary member Michael Greth said. “We hope families will once again help by dropping off their donations of school supplies at our booth.”

Bring a chair or blanket and join your Jamestown neighbors for some fun.

The National Night Out event will take the place of Jamestown’s regular August concert at Wrenn Miller Park.

GOLF NEWS

Tom Kim tied for second at last week’s Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club. Kim is expected to defend his 2022 Wyndham Championship victory Aug. 3-6 at Sedgefield Country Club.

PIG PICKIN’ RETURNS

Save the date of Oct. 7 for the 2023 version of the Jamestown Pig Pickin’. This is your chance to gather with friends and neighbors to enjoy locally-made pulled pork and chicken and dance the night away, all while supporting the efforts of Family Service of the Piedmont to build safe and healthy families in the Triad.

Since its beginning in 2009, the Jamestown Pig Pickin’ has raised more than $1.3 million to support vital programs and services in the community. Sponsorships are available at https://www.fspcares.org/jpp