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Monday, August 23, 2004 Volume XIII, Number 46

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?. . .C.A.N.D.O. Senior Center (formerly the Over 60 Center) will close on August 19th and re-open August 30 at the location of 404 E. 3rd Street. Homebound Meals will continue during the period of closure.

Did Ya Know?. . .The 38th Annual Carthage Maple Leaf Parade Applications are now available at the Carthage Chamber at 402 South Garrison. For information please call 358-2373

Did Ya Know?. . .The 38th Annual Carthage Maple Leaf Queen Pageant applications are now available at the Carthage Chamber at 402 South Garrison. For information please call 358-2373

Did Ya Know?. . .August 25 from 7:00 a.m. till 8:00 a.m. a reception for Speaker Catherine Hanaway will be held at Granny Shaffer’s Restaurant at 2728 North Rangeline. A free buffet breakfast will be served.

today's laugh

Son: Here’s my report card, Dad, along with one of your old ones I found in the attic.

Father: Well, Son, you’re right. This old report card of mine isn’t any better than yours. I guess the only fair thing to do is give you what my father gave me.

Philosophy - Unintelligible answers to insoluble problems.


1904
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

Promises Well.

Little Earl Burke, who lives on the street car line, came near being run over yesterday by a street car. Its appears that young Burke was reading a bill board ad of the Glick Stock Co. which appears at the Opera house for one week. the car struck young Burke some twenty feet without injuring him a bit.

Mr. Ned Elden, the business manager of the company, happened to see the accident and rushed over and picked up the boy asking him why he did not get off the track. The lad stated that he was figuring to see how he could see all six performances for he only had 50 cents. Mr. Elden, who has a lad of his own, solved the problem and little Earl will see the six performances from the front row of the gallery free, and now Earl says, "That’s the bulliest show yet." Prices 10c, 20c, and 30c. Ladies free tonight.

  Today's Feature

City Officials to Meet With R.E.S.

Wednesday, August 25th Carthage Mayor Kenneth Johnson and selected City officials will meet with representatives from Renewable Environmental Resources to discuss the odor emissions from the plant in hopes of stopping what has been described as "The vile odor."

Mayor Johnson says the City doesn’t know yet what action will have to be taken, or what means, if any, R.E.S has planned.

"We do have an ordinance against noxious odors," says Johnson "The only thing we could do would be to give them a summons and take them to City Court."

Johnson feels that R.E.S. is concerned and wants to fix the problem as well.

"They have really been very cooperative as far as trying to stop anything when they’re notified," says Johnson.

Complaint calls have been directed to the Carthage Fire Department which contacts R.E.S. and informs them of the malfunction. The Fire Department has also given callers the number for the Department of Natural Resources and numbers for R.E.S management.

A petition circulating in Carthage urges citizens to attend the City Council meeting on August 24th at 7:30 to speak out about the problem and prompt the City to action. Upon opening the plant, R.E.S. indicated that operations would be odor free and many citizens feel they have been lied to.

Mayor Johnson says he hopes the petition and the public action will help provide a solution.

"If that petition would stop the odor, I’d be glad to sign it," says Johnson.

The petition, which can be found at several downtown businesses, says "Help restore Carthage’s clean air," however, Mayor Johnson says that prior to R.E.S. the City got complaint calls about ConAgra. He hopes that both companies will begin odor-free operation in this process.




Just Jake Talkin'

Mornin'
I’ve always heard that bein’ a half-wit is better than havin’ no wit at all. I’ve wondered what ya get when two half-wits have a conversation. ‘Course you could have a battle of wits between two unarmed opponents.

I’ve never looked up exactly what wit is. I suppose ya have ta know it when ya see it. My mom seemed to appreciate wit when I was growin’ up. I’d hear comments about this person or that bein’ "witty." Especially valued was the person with "quick wit." Someone lackin’ the skills, however defined, of course was referred to as a "dim wit."

Wit seems to somehow combine insight with humor and timing, but the exact formula is heavily reliant on the circumstance and personal taste, or complete lack thereof.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Interior Painting Tips

Q: I plan to paint two rooms in my apartment soon. Any tips on the fastest and most cost-effective way to do so? — Charlene J., Oklahoma City

A: Surprisingly, the fastest and cheapest way to paint is not slapping a coat of the least expensive color in the store onto your walls. Painting interior walls efficiently requires a bit of finesse, but most people catch on quickly.

Saving money on the project is accomplished by investing in quality paint, brushes and rollers. That gallon of bargain paint may save a few dollars overall, but if it takes three coats to cover a wall, you’ll be back at the store spending extra money. Conversely, if you invest in the most expensive, designer-name paints (some running as much as $40 a gallon), you’ll be wasting money, too. Look for quality paint in the middle of the store’s price range for the best coverage and value.

Good brushes are essential for getting the most out of the paint you just invested in. Choose all-purpose brushes with flagged (split) bristles and chiseled ends. You’ll need three types for interior painting: a 3-inch wide straight-edge, a 2-inch trim, and a tapered sash brush. A quality set of brushes, well-cared for, will last for years.

One good paint roller is all you need for small projects — a standard 9-inch roller is inexpensive and saves lots of time. Buy one with a 3/8-inch nap for good overall coverage, with a handle that has a threaded end so you can attach an extension to reach ceilings and high walls.

Now the easy part: painting. Start with the brushes, cutting in the wall edges along the ceiling, door and window frames. Then, coat the roller with paint and apply to the wall, starting with a diagonal stroke, then up-down strokes, and finish the wall using horizontal strokes. Paint one wall at a time so that paint is distributed and dries evenly.

HOME TIP: To estimate the amount of paint needed for a project, multiply the length and width of the wall to find out the surface area. Then, find out the amount of coverage provided by a gallon of your chosen paint. Divide the surface area by amount of coverage; the result will be the number of gallons you need to purchase

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