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Wednesday, November 14, 2001 Volume X, Number 106
did ya
know?
Did Ya Know?. . .Golden Reflections will have a Birthday
Bash at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 15th in the
McCune-Brooks Hospital dining room. Bingo for Fun will be
played. Dont forget the exercise program every
Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage
Humane Society has Christmas Kittens! Kittens are rarely
born in the winter. Right now we have a 12-week-old lap
cat named Jack with all his shots who needs a new home.
If that special someone would like a kitten now might be
your last chance. For additional information call
358-6402.
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today's
laugh
"Jimmie,"
said his mother, severely, "there were two pieces of
cake in the pantry this morning and now there is only
one. How is that?"
"I dont know,"
replied Jimmie, regretfully. "It must have been so
dark I didnt see the other piece."
Thoughtful Child (with memories of
recent shopping expedition) - "Did you get me in a
bargain basement, mummy?"
Mother- "Whatever do you mean, darling?"
Child- "Wellmy fingers are all different
sizes.
1901
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of
Events as they have Transpired in the City and County
since our last Issue.
ADVENTIST
CAMP MEETING.
Big Gathering Meets
Tomorrow Evening at Carters Park.
The Seventh Day Adventists have located
a camp meeting in Carters park and will begin
services tomorrow night continuing until Sunday.
Two large pavilions and some
twenty-five tents are being erected and visitors will be
here from all parts of the state. The meeting will be
under the direction of the state conference of the Advent
church. Elders J. M. Rees of Kansas City and C. W.
McReynolds of Topeka will be in charge.
Judge Fletcher of Joplin was in town
yesterday afternoon having with him the necessary
applications to secure licenses for the marriage of two
couples of young friends of his. He expected to perform
the ceremonies upon his return home last night.
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Today's Feature
Mayoral
Campaign Underway.
Mayoral candidate Lujene Clark
held what appears to be the first fund-raiser of
the Carthage political season on Monday evening
in Memorial Hall. Approximately 125 supporters
attended the $10 a plate chicken chilli/ham and
beans dinner to raise money for the upcoming
mayoral race. The filing date for the Citys
April election is not until mid December, but
Clark and current Mayor Kenneth Johnson have both
formally announce their candidacies.
After Clark personally filled
soup bowls for her guests, Honorary campaign
chair Herbert Casteel told the group that his
support for Clark was based on her
"unquestionable integrity" and her
willingness to stand up for what she believes in.
Election committee member Tom
Simpson spoke to the briefly group before
introducing the "next Mayor of Carthage,
Lujene Clark."
Clark spoke for about ten
minutes outlining her reasons for running.
"Were about honesty,
openness and unity," said Clark.
"Were about taking it back to the way
it should have been all along."
Clark is a former Council
member.
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Just Jake
Talkin'
Mornin',
Since its the
traditional policy of this paper to encourage
participation in the political process and
not endorse candidates, its gonna be a
fun season for us.
Mayor Johnson had
opposition for his last election, but neither
candidate was in office for the run.
From what were
seein, this year will be a more
enthusiastic campaign than we saw last time.
Anyone who has watched Clark in the political
arena knows she will be an energetic
campaigner.
Mayor Johnson has a
respected list of supporters also no doubt,
so the tactics of the campaign should be
interestin.
Like the big boys say,
well try to keep ya up to date on the
latest developments as they occur.
This is some fact, but
mostly,
Just Jake Talkin.
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Weekly Column
PRIME
TIME WITH KIDS
by Donna Erickson
Television can be a powerful
influence in our homes. I know it is in mine. Now
more than ever, Ive had to become a
"TV program director" in selecting what
our kids watch.
If channel surfing is part of
your familys lifestyle too, here are some
ideas to help separate valuable programs from
visual junk food.
Childrens programming on
PBS is a good place to start. "Mr. Rogers
Neighborhood," "Reading Rainbow,"
and "The Magic School Bus" are all
award winners that help children along the path
of growing and learning.
For older children, you can
help guide their choices and turn everyone into
TV critics with this valuable activity. Watch
your favorite shows together and search for the
following criteria, and rate each topic on a
scale of one to five:
REALITY - Do people really act
the way the characters on the show do?
STORY - Is there a strong story
line that keeps your attention?
THEME - Does it deal with an
issue relevant to kids such as fitting in,
trusting one another, or saying "No" to
drugs and alcohol?
ENTERTAINMENT - Is it fun to
watch ... did you feel like changing the channel?
EDUCATIONAL VALUE - Ask,
"What have I learned from the show?"
When you are done, compare
notes and use your critics
"scorecard" as a springboard for
discussion. Then, see how your ratings compare
with those of your kids.
When you watch TV with a
critical eye, you become a participant instead of
a passive viewer. Knowing what your kids watch
and learn from TV may give you as a parent,
insight into whats important to and for
them.
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