Operating Revenue Is Up.

The Carthage Water & Electric Plant Board met Thursday for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

Disbursements included payment for a street cut repair for the water main extension and subsequent refinishing on Francis Street. "It doesn't seem complete to me," commented Board Member Claude Dickenson. After some discussion on final work performed by a hired contractor, it was agreed that the City Engineer would be consulted whether or not the repair was approved.

"Noteworthy," commented Production Manager Robert Williams upon hearing the Year-To-Date operating revenue is up four-percent over last year while production and purchase power were reduced more than four-percent. Net income for March was $123,405 while the budget had projected $62,401.

The long range plans for a continuing supply of potable water to Carthage is about fifty-percent completed, it was reported. Two of the recommended five wells are finished and a third well is almost finished. Currently the treatment plant generates 4-4.2 million gallons of water daily. Williams indicated that with a filter system change, the plant could generate as much as 6 million gallons of water daily without a bottleneck.

The wastewater treatment facility is nearly complete after suffering weather related delays. It should be operational on or about July 1.

Board Member Bill Putman, Jr. introduced bids for the purchase and installation of 48 fiber-optics cable lines. The bid of $590,000 by Red Simpson of Alexandria, Louisiana was accepted for nine loops that will connect the City Departments, with the exception of Parks and Recreation, along with the Schools, Hospital, and Library. A separate motion was made that CW&EP donate the lines to the City.

"We’re not sugar daddy," commented Dickenson before the motion was put to a Board vote. The only dissenting vote was cast by Dickenson.

In other business, the Board discussed changing the CW&EP Long Distance carrier from ATT to CGI to save approximately $2500 yearly. A Resolution honoring Marge Housh passed unanimously.

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

Once again I exercised poor judgment. A week ago, when the weather was in the 70s, I decided it was time to uncover the strawberry patch and let a little sunshine work its wonder. Fortunately, wasn't't able to dispose of the mound of leaves I had used for mulch, and did have a blanket to sweep back on the patch.

I've never been good at outguessin' the weather. Or should I say lucky. I don't know anyone who can predict with any consistancy exactly which way the wind will be blowin' tomorrow or even in a couple a hours. Part of the never endin' adventure of livin' in this part of the country.

By the way, the patch is doin' fine, or at least it was just before this last cool spell. As I was informed last year, the 4th of July is the due date for mature strawberries. I'm lookin' forward.

This is some fact, but mostly

Just Jake Talkin'.

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Workman's Loan

The Super Handyman

A fully loaded tool belt can weigh quite a bit, and sometimes you just don't feel like carrying all of your tools to the job site. You can use a sweatband or extra-large rubber band to carry several smaller items. Put it around your leg or arm, and you will have your tools ready when you need them. This is also a great way to supplement a too-crowded tool belt. Try this one on for size!

Dear Al & Kelly: When I have to strip a piece of furniture with a chemical paint stripper, I usually use a steel brush and a scraper. Instead of using two separate tools, I made a combination tool. I glued a small steel brush to the side of the handle of the scraper, and the tool is just flipped over to use the other side.

It's quite handy and makes this messy chore go a little faster. The scraper and brush usually wear out at about the same time. If not, I can pull the brush off and replace whichever part I need to. I've never seen a manufactured tool like this, but there sure ought to be one around.

A SUPER HINT - A damaged extension cord is an accident waiting to happen. Either replace it or repair it immediately. If you have to cut out part of it, you can always make a couple of shorter cords out of the longer one.

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