Building Permits Surge in August.

The City Engineering Department reports that 19 building permits for single family dwellings were issued during the month of August. The estimated value of that construction is $1,915,450. The report also shows 14 one family dwelling additions, 15 one family dwelling alterations, and 24 one family dwelling repair permits.

A total value of $16,557,028 in construction and repair permits were issued. The expansion of the cold storage facility at the old Carmar location accounted for approximately $9 million of that total.

Residential permits included permits for 4 private swimming pools, 31 private carport/garage/storage sheds, 1 private green house, and 1 private gazebo.

Commercial permits included 6 commercial constructions, 8 commercial additions, 7 commercial alterations, 4 commercial repairs, and 9 commercial signs.

Revenue realized in August by the City for the issuance of the permits were $34,266 for building permits, $860 for plumbing permits, $590 for roofing permits, $65 for fence permits, and $80 for siding permits, for a total of $35,861.

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Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

Just a few high points ta start off the week. If ya hadn’t noticed, there is a lot a things growin’ up in the City. The infrastructure for the growth started a few years ago with the modernization of the electrical power supply system and the improvements to the water and wastewater capacity.

Although most wouldn’t say Carthage is boomin’, it is showin’ a steady growth that is hard ta miss.

Expanded industry, motels poppin’ up, restaurants, banks and real property development all mean there is somethin’ goin’ on.

‘Course with the growth comes a certain amount of congestion that has ta be dealt with. Part of the price. The trick is still to balance the progress and the community quality of life. A real tight wire.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Workman's Loan

The Super Handyman

Q: I have heard of a special tin oxide powder as an abrasive for cleaning and polishing marble. My favorite hardware store doesn't have it or even know where to get it, and I am at a loss as to where I might find it. — K.V.

A: We suggest you try an art-supply store. The tin oxide powder is commonly used on sculptures. Actually, there are some pretty good marble-polishing kits that have a variety of abrasive polishes included. If your hardware store doesn't have any of those, try a tile dealer who sells marble.

Dear Al & Kelly: I ran across an old over-the-door shoe bag at a neighbor's garage sale. I cut off the bottom half and keep it hanging over the seat of my car. The pockets hold all sorts of things to keep the kids amused, appeased and clean. Since I have to do a lot of the carpooling, it has been really helpful. I keep snacks, car games, dolls, sunglasses and towelettes in the pockets. My husband likes the idea so much he is going to put a small shoe bag in his truck to carry a few extra tools, maps and other things.

SUPER HINT-A good way to bring life back to a pair of well-worn leather gloves is to let them sit overnight in a bucket of cornmeal. That should remove most of the grease build-up on them.