Mornin' Mail

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Monday, December 3, 2001 Volume X, Number 118

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Christmas Parade led by Grand Marshal James R. Spradling and the citizens of Carthage will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 3rd. Before the parade the Carthage Square will feature the sounds and tastes of the season. For additional information call 358-4974.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Friends of the Carthage Public Library will hold their quarterly business meeting at 1:30 p.m. on December 5th in the Library Annex.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Humane Society has Christmas Kittens! Kittens are rarely born in the winter. If that special someone would like a kitten now might be your last chance. For more information call 358-6402.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage First Baptist Church invites the public to a free presentation of "A USO Show: Christmas in the 40’s," to be held at 7 p.m. on December 7th and 9th.

today's laugh

You’d never think this car was a second-hand one, would you?
No, it looks like as if you had made it yourself.

Hey, Clem, I want my money back! That horse you sold me is blind!
Well, I told you he’s a fine horse, but he didn’t look good!

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

ELECTION WHIST CLUB DINNER.

Democratic "Pastimes" Will Entertain Their Republican Brethren.

Unique invitations were issued today by the Democratic members of the "Pastime" whist club, requesting the Republican members to dine with them at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. McCarthy tomorrow evening. This dinner grew out of a proposition made by the Democratic members of the club, about a month ago that the losing side in the election should give a dinner to the winners. The Republican members accepted the proposition and now win double fruits of victory—the triumph and the pleasure of a dinner which they do not have to provide themselves.

The invitations are written on the coarsest brown straw paper, and read:

"Mr. and Mrs.— We are beat. Oysters you will eat. At R. E. McCarthy’s. On North Maple street."

	Today's Feature Golf Course Architect Discussion. The City Council Public Services Committee is scheduled to meet this evening at 7 p.m. in the Park Department administration building. The agenda includes the consideration and discussion of the hiring of an architect to complete the design of the golf course renovations. The recent $1.8 million grant from the Steadley Trust and the loss of the architect who helped develop the golf course master plan is putting pressure on the Committee to get the project moving. Preliminary plans are to begin construction in early summer 2002 and have the nine hole renovations ready for the 2003 season. The Committee is also scheduled to discuss a resolution for submitting a grant request to the Steadley Trust and the Boylan Foundation for the 4th of July Celebration. The agenda also includes discussion of the Memorial Hall renovations and the proposed walking trail at the Fair Acres Sports Complex. The Public Services Committee oversees City owned buildings, the Park Department, and other duties as requested by the Mayor or Council.
	Just Jake Talkin' Mornin', Just our regular reminder to be sure and check out the shops here in Carthage for your Christmas shoppin.’ If ya haven’t been on the Square recently, you might be surprised at the variety of items now available. Other shops in town have popped up over the last year so be sure and make the rounds to find those gifts ya might not find in the bigger stores. If ya haven’t been out to see the lights yet, they are up to their usual level of intensity. Remember folks visitin’ may not have had the experience of the Christmas light show so make sure to mention it. ‘Course the more sales tax generated in the City, the less pressure there is to look to other forms of revenue to support the services we take advantage of. This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
Sponsored by Workman's Loan	Weekly Column The Super Handyman by Al Carrel & Kelly Carrell Dear Al & Kelly: I store my long extension ladder on the inside of my wooden backyard fence along the side of my house. I have installed heavy-duty hooks in the fence posts, and the ladder hangs there out of the way and easy to get when I need it. It’s much better than taking up space in my garage, where it was difficult to get at without backing the cars out of the way. Consider chaining down the ladder, as it might be just the thing a burglar needs to get into your home or your neighbor’s. Q: Our shake-shingle roof has moss growing all over it, most noticably on the north side of the house. What can be done to get rid of it, and then how do we prevent its return? A: If you have trees that overhang the roof, trim them back to allow sunshine to hit the roof. That can help prevent it from coming back. You can also use a mild bleach-and-water solution or pressure-washing to get rid of the moss. There is another preventive that sounds like voodoo but does work. You insert zinc strips under the ridge shingles. As rainwater runs across the strips, it picks up some of the zinc and distributes it, preventing future moss or mildew growth. SUPER HINT-The next time you are sharpening your garden hoe, cut a small "V" into one side and sharpen it too. The little indention is great for cutting a weed down to size in tight spots.