The Salvation Army Serving
Annual Thanksgiving Dinner.

The Carthage Salvation Army will be serving its annual Thanksgiving Dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, November 23rd, at the Fairview Christian Church. The dinner is open to the public and is especially intended to ensure that no one will be hungry or lonely on Thanksgiving Day. The Salvation Army would like to thank Fairview Christian Church for their generosity in allowing them to serve this dinner at their church located at 2320 S. Grand Avenue, Carthage.

The Salvation Army is in need of volunteers and food. Needed food items are: turkeys, fresh potatoes, sweet potatoes, dinner rolls, butter, canned green beans, boxed stuffing, cranberry sauce, salad items, salad dressing, coffee, fresh pies and other desert items. If you would like to make a donation for the Thanksgiving Dinner, you may drop it off at The Salvation Army, 125 E. Fairview Avenue in Carthage, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you are interested in volunteering or for more information please contact Capt. Nancy Crampton or Jennifer Ort at (417) 358-2262.

I was sad to hear that Steve Allen died. In one obit it mentioned that he was in the Guinness Book of World Records as the "most prolific composer of modern times," having composed 8,500 songs including the theme from "Picnic," "This Could Be The Start of Something Big," and "Gravy Waltz," for which he won a Grammy.

Writin’ one song a day, five days a week, this feat would take over forty years in itself. Along with that accomplishment, Allen is credited by some as bein’ the inventor of the tv talk show, ‘sides just bein’ a funny guy.

Most of us get a little gloomy considerin’ the amount of effort we put into livin’. Allen seemed to thrive on makin’ the most of ever’ minute.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

by

Metcalf Auto Supply

Click & Clack
TALK CARS

by Tom & Ray Magliozzi

Dear Tom and Ray:

I want to buy a new or recent-model car but I am very tall and can’t find one that allows me to see out of the windshield without looking through the tinted glass at the top. Some models have enough headroom for me, but then I end up looking at the world through that blue tint. Do you have any suggestions for a sedan, minivan or utility vehicle that might fit me? - Charles

Tom: This is a tough question to answer, Charles, because everyone’s body is different. Some people come with very long legs. Some people come with long torsos.

Ray: Well, as a general rule, Charles, trucks tend to have more headroom than cars. So you might look at a sport utility vehicle based on a truck, like the Ford Explorer.

Tom: And in our experience, Japanese cars tend to be hard on taller people, too. So if you’re looking for a sedan, you’ll probably be better off with a big American or European model.

Ray: Finally, you should look for something with a height-adjustable driver’s seat. The more adjustments you can make, the greater the likelihood you’ll find a comfortable driving position.

Tom: But if you’ve already found a car you like that fits you, and the only problem is that blue "sunscreen," we have an even better solution for you. Just replace the windshield.

Ray: Right. Most windshields can be ordered with or without that screen. And if the dealer won’t order one for you on the new car (which he probably would do in order to make the sale), you can always go to an auto glass place and order one yourself.

Tom: Check first to make sure one’s available on the car want, but that solve you should your problem, Charles.