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Monday, July 26, 2004 Volume XIII, Number 26

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?. . .The Salvation Army of Carthage has begun their Back to School Sign-Up. Picture I.D. of the parent, and social security number for entire family. Parent may sign up their children at The Salvation Army, 125 E. Fairview, Carthage, from July 12 through July 23. From 9 a.m.-12 noon and 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. For more info call 358-2262.

Did Ya Know?. . .A Blood Drive will be held at the Church of the Nazarene, 2000 Grand, from 9 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23rd. Recognition gift to all donors.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Diabetic Support Group will meet in the McCune-Brooks Hospital cafeteria at 4:00 p.m. on Wed., July 28th. The program will be on "Figuring Out the Insurance Puzzle," with Cindy Lungstrum as the guest speaker. Call 359-2355 for info.

today's laugh


Mark: I’ll bet you’re one of those people who drop their work and beat it as soon as the 5:00 whistle blows.

Clark: Not me. After I quit work I usually wait about ten minutes for the whistle to blow.

To be witty is not enough. One must possess sufficient wit to avoid having too much of it.


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

LIBRARIAN CHOSEN.

The Carnegie library board at its meeting last night eleced Miss Elizabeth B. Wale, of Oconto, Wis., as librarian at a salary of $75 a month. She is especially educated for such work and has had much experience in charge of libraries at Quincy, Ill., Oconto, where she now is and at other places.The board hope for her to get here now as soon as possible to assist them in the proper management of the interior of the library and to decide on what books shall be installed.

The old officers were all re-elected for another year as follows: Col. W. K. Caffee, president; Prof. W. L. Calhoun, vice president; Maj. A. F. Lewis, secretary and treasurer.

Secretary Lewis’ report showed that there had been received of the Carnegie $25,000 fund so far $10,700 of which $1,139 is still on hand. The balance, $14,300, will soon have to be sent for and paid out.

  Today's Feature

Pension Research Continues.

 

Last Tuesday The City Council indicated that the citizens of Carthage may see a Fire Tax on a future ballot. The proposed tax would offset Fire Department expenses. It has been proposed that General Funds could then be used to increase pension benefits.

Mayor Kenneth Johnson assigned the Finance/Personnel Committee the responsibility of drafting a revised pension plan that would be implemented if the Fire Tax is approved by a vote of the people.

This issue is not on the agenda for tomorrow’s regular Committee meeting. Members of the Committee need more facts and statistics before finalizing any of the aspects of the proposal according to Committee Chair Ronnie Wells.

City Administrator Tom Short is in the process of gathering information requested by Wells.

This preparation includes new spreadsheets in a more understandable format providing for a wide range of scenarios and information from City employees.



Just Jake Talkin'

Mornin'

With the primary election just over a week away, get ready for the political week on tv interrupted with brief insertions of regular programing.

If I’m not mistaken, the vote for the river boat down at Rockaway Beach is also goin’ ta be on the ballot. More commercials and literature to absorb.

With all the satellite dishes around the County the tv may not be as effective as it used ta be for gettin’ out the local message.

‘Course the mailbox will still be onea the avenues used for political expression. The mail carriers may be gettin’ a little more of a work out as well as the trash haulers carryin’ off the information next week.

The fact is the primary is an important election in this county. Time to get in the grove and turn out next Tuesday to vote.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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THIS IS A HAMMER

By Samantha Mazzotta

Leaky Pipes

Q: I was looking for the source of a moldy smell in the basement, and found water dripping slowly from a joint in the cold-water delivery pipe. Aside from the mold (which I treated with a bleach-water spray solution), the surrounding wood doesn’t look badly damaged. However, even though I tightened the joint, it is still dripping. How can I repair this? — Clark L., Indianapolis

A: Wow, you’re lucky to have caught that leak before the damage became serious. However, as you know, the dripping water will continue to be a problem and could cause hidden damage in time. So, that leaky joint must be fixed — for now, a temporary fix. Later, a professional plumber should come in and replace the joint (or the entire pipe section if necessary). This should be done within six weeks of any temporary repair.

Turn off the water supply to the pipe and place a bucket under the joint to catch draining water. Then, attempt to seal the joint according to its type: If it is an old hub-and-spigot joint, look for a thin line of soft lead between the pipe joint, and carefully tamp down the lead (be careful with older, galvanized pipes, which may crack). If the joint uses a no-hub clamping system, try loosening the clamp, drying the area around it and retightening.

If tightening the joint doesn’t work or is not an option, the next-best method is to seal the joint with epoxy plumber’s putty, which sets fast and creates a watertight patch. Make sure the pipe surface is completely dry, then apply putty one layer at a time over and around the leaky area. Let each layer dry before applying the next one. This putty will seal the joint for several weeks until a professional can do a permanent repair.

What if a pipe is leaking along the run? This often happens with older galvanized pipes, which tend to rust from the inside out. Find the leaky spot, turn off the water supply to the area and dry the outside of the pipe. On small pipes (copper or PVC), wrap electrical tape over the leak and extend the wrap about 4 inches on either side. For larger pipes, wrap a rubber sleeve or sheet cork around the leaky area and hold it in place with a sleeve clamp (an auto hose clamp works very well, too).

HOME TIP: Leaky pipes should be patched temporarily to prevent water damage to the surrounding area, but they will need to be replaced within a few weeks by a professional plumber.

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