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.

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,

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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