Today's Feature

The Police Report.

On March 21st 2009 at approximately 1832 hours The Carthage Police Department was notified of an assault in progress in the 1200 block of South Garrison. Officers arrived on scene at 1834 hours and discovered the victim who had been stabbed four times in the back. He was able to identify the female suspect who was also located on scene and detained. A 32 year old male suspect was located inside a residence suffering from injuries to his head and face. Both males were transported to McCune Brooks Regional Hospital for treatment. The victim was later transported to St. John’s Hospital for further medical treatment. He apparently suffered a punctured lung in the assault.

The male suspect was transported to Freemen Hospital for treatment of head injuries which may include a fractured jaw.

Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspects went to the residence in reference to a theft or debt that they believed someone from that residence was responsible for. An altercation developed between the two male subjects and the female suspect also became involved in the dispute. A knife was recovered in the vicinity.

Mornin'

It’s always handy ta have a few nails around. Ya never know when ya might want ta hang a picture or fasten that porch rail. I still prefer the old fashioned eight penny for nailin’ to 2x4’s and a couple of finishin’ nails for trim work. Havin’ a few sixteen penny spikes come in handy for those heavier repairs or. Now I’ve had ta add a new dimension to my collection, a variety of fasteners for my battery powered screw driver.

Havin’ a few tools and gadgets around in case of emergency was just part of my upbringin’ I suppose. I’d have ta guess that it comes from a heritage of rural "root cellar" dependent ancestors. ‘Course such thinkin’ can lead to just havin’ a lot of useless junk ya have ta trip over. At least if ya got a few nails and a little lumber, you can build a box ta keep it all in.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin.’

Here’s A Tip

By JoAnn Derson

• Go Green Tip: Air-cleaning houseplants. Sound like science fiction? It’s not; use the following plants in every room to naturally clean air of pollutants: English ivy, golden pothos, spider plant, peace lily, bamboo palm and ficus plant.

• "To give your cat a pill when all other efforts fail: Place pill in a plastic baggie and crush very fine with a hammer. I laced it into a hairball cat salve, spread thin and thoroughly onto both paws, and they’ll always lick them clean. It’s best to keep the cat on a vinyl floor or outside until they’re cleaned up." -- Mrs. K.N in Illinois

• "To remove a bumper sticker from a vehicle, try loosening it with a little spray lubrication, like WD-40. Then work a plastic spatula under the corners until you can get as much of it up as you can. Use a hair dryer to heat and loosen the sticker. When you have the sticker off, use a plastic scrubbie and dish soap to get leftover adhesive. Follow that with rubbing alcohol. Don’t use a razor blade, as it will scratch up the paint." -- D.W. in North Carolina

• When traveling by car, I bring a large, soft towel with me. I roll it around the seat belt (the chest part) and secure it using safety pins. I am then able to slide it up to use as a pillow, and still keep my seatbelt on safely. Because it’s attached to the belt, it doesn’t fall down unless I slide it down when I’m getting out of the car.