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Monday, November 23, 1998 Volume VII, Number 112

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?. . . The Carthage Public Libray will close at 5 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 25 and all day Thanksgiving. Regular hours will resume Friday, Nov. 27.

 

Did Ya Know?. . .A Holiday Dinner and Lighting tour by the Carthage Chamber of Commerce will be held Thurs., Dec. 10, and Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at the historic Phelps House. The cost is $25 per person. Reservations must be made by Dec. 4. Call the Chamber office, 358-2373, for more information.
today's laugh

"Didn't anybody criticize you for filming an automobile in ancient Babylon?"

"No. But I had a dozen letters calling my attention to the fact that the car showed a California license tag."

 

They were speaking of the wheat crops in Kansas, before they were cut down to counteract overproduction. A Kansas farmer remarked:

"I don't know just how many bushels we raised, but my men stacked all they could outdoors and then stored the rest of the crop in the barn."

 

Old Lady (witnessing tug-o-war for the first time) -"Wouldn't it be simpler, dear, for them to get a knife and cut it?"

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

Notice of Special Election.

To the qualified voters of the city of Carthage: Whereas the city council of Carthage, Missouri, by ordinance number 464, passed and approved, and entitled "An ordinance providing for a contract with the Carthage Light Company to light the city, furnish lights to consumers and submitting such contract to the voters of the city for ratification at a special election," ordered a special election to be held in each ward of the city of Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of this city of Carthage

It's for ratification and approval the contract set out in said ordinance and also authorizing the levy by the proper officers of the said city of a tax, not exceeding twenty cents on the one hundred dollars assessed valuation on all property of the city for a period of four years, for the purpose of raising a fund with which to meet the payments for in said contract.

  Today's Feature

Power Generation Critical in 1999.

CW&EP Production Manager Bob Williams told the utility's board, at their regular meeting last Thursday, that the summer of 1999 is going to be a challenge. The main concern is the fact that a firm contract for seven megawatts of power from Sikeston will expire in June. The Board decided about a year ago to not take an option to renew the contract.

Even with the seven megs last summer, the CW&EP power plant was operated on a regular basis. The high price of electricity made it cheaper to generate power than to purchase it on the open market.

"We have to have our plant in top shape for 1999," said Williams. "I'm looking in every area, and I'm not finding any answers."

Williams says he expects power to cost $50 to $60 per megawatt during peak times next year. That compares with historical costs of around $20 to $30 per meg. The CW&EP Plant can generate power for $30 to $50 per meg, depending on fuel costs. CW&EP took advantage of the high prices last summer by selling a good quantity of power on the open market. The utility reports an increase of 11% for kilowatt-hours sold so far this year.

 

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

The construction of the new south water tower is complete except for the installation of a water level gauge and the final sanitation of the tank. The north tower basic construction is done with the plumbin' and electrical work yet to be completed. Won't be long till the extra water reserves are available for security and the water pressure should be improved also.

The paintin' of the north tower has been completed so folks comin' into town from the City will know they have arrived. The simpler design seems to make it easier to read from Highway 71.

There is still little info bein' discussed about the substation for the Fire Department that is planned under the south tower. Some estimates have been made, but the Council has yet to approve of any particular plan. The question of access is also yet to be addressed. Some funding has been set aside.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin'.
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The Super Handyman

Q: A bottle of nail polish was accidentally knocked over on my maple dressing table. The cap leaked and the bottle is now stuck on the dresser along with a large blob of the dried polish. Is there anything I can do to remove the mess without ruining the finish?-H.P.?

A: Try pouring a little mineral oil around the edges of the blob. Then carefully work at these edges with an old plastic credit card. Hold the card as flat as possible so it won't scratch the surface. It will help if any of the oil works under the blob, but the oil is there primarily to let the plastic scrape without damaging the surface. Resist the urge to use nail polish remover, as it will remove the finish on the furniture.

 

When is a caulking gun not a caulking gun? When it's a clamp. When you are in a bind and need to clamp a small project and don't have one handy, try substituting a caulking gun.

Place the item to be clamped between the foot of the push rod and the front of the caulking gun and tighten it up with the trigger. It may sound crazy but it can give you a break until the glue is set or until you can hunt down a more suitable clamp.

 

SUPER HINT-Drilling in metal is tough and you really need to be careful about metal splinters. Always wear goggles and gloves, and never blow the splinters away. Use a magnet to pick them up and discard them in the trash.

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