As published in the Courier-Tribune on March 25, 2012
By Hugh Martin
CANDOR — During their regular March meeting, the Candor Board of Commissioners were presented with a policy that would require all activities and events sponsored or supported by the Town of Candor to include opportunities for healthy food and beverages. Food offerings at these events will include low fat or healthy choice offerings. Water must also be available.
The policy recognizes that Candor citizens are becoming more interested in eating smart and moving more and was approved by a unanimous vote. It is effective immediately.
Also at the meeting, Mayor Richard Britt re-appointed Commissioner Layton Booker as Police Commissioner, transferring the position from himself after relieving Commissioner Wayne Holyfield of the job at a special called meeting Dec. 19, 2011.
In other business, Commissioners Booker, Holyfield, Phillip Hearne, Rob Martin and Tim Privett:
* Approved the installation of signage at the Candor Farmers Market at a cost of $7,265.
* Tabled a request by Mike Wallace for a contribution to the Candor Cowboys youth football team.
* Discussed an urgent need for carpet replacement at the Candor Library.
* Discussed the possibility of cutting the timber on town-owned property for the purpose of attracting a solar-energy project to the site.
* Approved the contract for completing the walking trail at the Candor Park.
* Approved in closed session the opportunity to purchase property at the corner of Cole Road and Vivian Street for future construction of a new fire department building.
* Agreed to close the town office on April 6 for Good Friday.
* The Peach Festival Planning Committee will meet April 13 at noon at the town hall.
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