Committee Assignments.

At last week’s City Council’s meeting, Mayor Kenneth Johnson assigned Council members to their respective Council sub- committees.

The Budget Ways & Means committee handles the City’s budget and expenditures. Jackie Boyer was assigned as chair, Mike Harris as vice chair and committee members are Ron Wells and Bill Johnson.

The Finance and Personnel committee handles the City’s personnel issues, pay raises and insurance. Ron Wells was appointed as chair, Don Stearnes as vice chair, Davis Woods and Diane Sharits as committee members.

The Public Service committee handles the affairs of all City Parks, maintenance of parks, use of City facilities and activities. Jim Woestman is the committee chair, Claude Newport as vice chair and members Ron Ferguson and David Woods.

The Public Safety committee is to advise and cooperate with the Police and Fire Department, street closures and parking issues. Mike Harris is committee chair, Ron Ferguson as vice chair and members Jackie Boyer and Jim Woestman.

The Public Works committee deals with street improvements, the construction of storm water projects and general street safety. Bill Johnson is to serve as committee chair, Diane Sharits, vice chair and members Claude Newport and Don Stearnes.

Each year after the April election for Council members the committee assignments are reviewed and reassigned.

Each committee meeting must have three of its members present in order to establish a quorum. All members are required to attend, unless prior notice of absence is given and approved.

It’s all in the name.

Some folks seem to get real testy when ya misspell or mispronounce their name. The fact is pointed out early to those enterin’ the sales market. Remember the name, repeat it to get it set in your mind. Use it often when speakin’ to a customer. Sales 101.

There was a guy in the town I grew up in whose last name was John. Ever’one wanted to call him Johns for some reason. It became a real annoyance to the fellow.

To make sure folks knew the correct name he put onea those little signs above the front door of his home. Neighbors thought it a little odd to have "The John" posted, but the guy didn’t want the s on his name. I’m not sure it helped secure he rightful surname, but the neighbor kids knew they always had a place to go.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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By Samantha Mazzotta

Doors Stick or Bang? Here’s What to Do

Q: I want to thank reader Rene for her tip on fixing loose screw holes in cabinet fixtures with matchsticks. I used the same technique on the bathroom door latch, which had come loose because the screw holes had widened and didn’t hold the screws securely. I placed matchsticks into each hole and retightened the screws, which now hold the latch in place, nice and tight. Thank you! — Chuck B., Lincoln, Neb.

A: Thank you for writing, Chuck. Here are a few other tips for doors that stick, bang or swing too freely:

A door that sticks or drags when you open or close it may need to be adjusted so that it hangs evenly. There are several causes for this problem, including loose hinges or hinge pins, swollen or warped wood (in the door or the frame), or natural settling of the house (which can shift the frame).

• Make sure the hinge pins are completely in place. Push them down or tap down with a hammer if they aren’t.

• Tighten the screws fastening the hinges to the door frame; if the screw holes have widened, try the matchstick trick detailed above.

• If you suspect the door jamb is swollen, place a flat piece of wood against it and hit the wood with a hammer (or mallet) to try and flatten it.

• Does the door only stick a little bit? Rub chalk on the bottom (or top) edge and close the door. The chalk marks on the floor reveal the sticking points; sand them down until the door closes smoothly.

• If the door clearly hangs crookedly, remove it (use a helper) and place a shim beneath the hinge plate that sits deepest into the wood frame. Re-hang the door.

• When sanding doesn’t fix a sticking door, remove it from the hinges and shave away the sticking parts with a wood plane and sandpaper.

Does a door in your home swing open or closed too freely, banging shut and scaring everyone inside? Impede that swing by removing the top hinge pin, wrapping the pin with invisible tape, and placing it back in the hinge. Reduce the bang by running a line of adhesive-backed weatherstripping at the contact point (or place four to eight 1-inch pieces of foam weatherstripping on the contact point and corners).