Today's Feature

System Close to Implementation.

New technology is close to being implemented for use in Carthage’s infrastructure. High resolution aerial photographs were taken for use in a geographical index system (GIS), a collaborative effort between the Jasper County Commission, Carthage Public Works Department, Carthage Water and Electric Plant and other regional entities.

The aerial photographs will be used by the Carthage Public Works Department for increasing to photo-accuracy the sewer and street plans of the City. Public Works Director Chad Wampler says that the Public Works Department received the photographs late last week and is in the first steps of demonstrating sewer and street overlays against the base map. Examples will be available soon.

The County Commission intends to use the overhead photographs in conjunction with the Environmental Contamination ordinance approved earlier this year. The maps will illustrate areas of known mining contamination as designated by the Environmental Protection Agency. County Assessor Don Davis says the system will have "multitudes of uses" once implemented.

Stench Report:

Thursday,
9/4/06

Stench Detected Late Monday Evening on Carthage Square

That’s where his money was kept. He knew if he ever needed some cash, he could always sell a piece of equipment.

In his later years, when it wasn’t as easy to get out and move that equipment around, he got so he liked to see a little cash accumulate. Found it was a lot more flexible and easier to carry around.

He used to say, "Whether you’re rich or poor, it’s good to have money."

I never had any argument against that.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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• Store dairy foods that come in tubs -- yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese -- upside down in the refrigerator to make them last longer.

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