Mornin' Mail

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Wednesday, November 21, 2001 Volume X, Number 111

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Public Library’s Young Adult Reading Club will have a book discussion group on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. beginning on Nov. 26th. Get details at the YPL desk and sign up for "Hobbits and Hot Chocolate."

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Masonic Lodge will be working in the 3rd degree at a special meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26th. Dinner will be served at 6:30. All masons are encouraged to attend.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Humane Society has Christmas Kittens! Right now we have an 8-week-old calico female cat who needs a home. 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.

today's laugh

Ezra- "How is that son of yours getting along in college?"
Eben- "Just fine! He’s a professor now."
Ezra- "Do tell!"
Eben- "Yep. He writes that he is teaching English in Billiard Academy."

Customer- "Are those eggs strictly fresh?"
Grocer (to his clerk)- "Feel of those eggs, George, and see if they’re cool enough to sell yet."

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

SERVANT SUES EMPLOYER.

Mrs. Jennie Oates Asks $300 From
Henry Johns for Breach of Contract.

Mrs. Jennie Oates, who came here recently from Springfield, today went before Justice Garland with a suit for $300 damages which she claims from Henry Johns. She claims that she was brought here from Springfield under contract to work at Mr. Johns’ home, and that she had been discharged and the contract not fulfilled. T. B. Haughawout pleaded her case, and Al Thomas appeared for Johns.

Justice Garland did not render his decision today, but it is said to be highly probable that the woman will be rewarded some damages.

Mr. Johns states that he simply discharged the woman because she was unsatisfactory, that there was no contract and that he will appeal the case if the judge allows damages.

	Today's Feature School Settled Suit. The Carthage R-9 Board of Education met in executive session on last Monday and approved a settlement agreement with Dalton-Killinger Construction Company, Joplin; Joplin Industrial Electric, Inc., Joplin; and Whitney Contractors, Springfield; in relation to a claim for delay filed against the district and the Hollis & Miller Group, Inc., the district’s former architectural firm. Dalton-Killinger claimed damages of $79,247.53, Joplin Industrial Electric $39,324.82, and Whitney $184,242.34 for a total of $302,814.69 in alleged damages. According to the settlement, the Carthage R-9 School District will pay approximately $123,500. "We wish the district and the contractors could have worked out their differences back in 1998, remarked Superintendent Dr. Gary Reed, "but the district’s efforts were not successful. It is good to have the matter settled, though, so we can put more of our focus back on educating the children of Carthage." Contractors claimed delay damages as a result of the asbestos abatement work not being completed before they started work.
	Just Jake Talkin' Mornin', It’s the holiday season. With the short week for Thanksgivin’ it looks like the time squeeze is startin’ to swing into gear. The pressure is on to get things done and with the family gatherin’s and Christmas around the corner it gets a little crazy sometimes. Maybe this is the reason there are some folks who do their Christmas shoppin’ in July. I always thought it would be really strange not to get into the shoppin’ craze in the middle of December, but I’m beginnin’ to see the wisdom of year round gatherin’ of gifts. Maybe next year. We here at the Mornin’ Mail are wishin’ ever’one a safe and thankful holiday. The office will be closed Thursday and Friday, but the Mail will be out on Friday as usual. This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
Sponsored by Carthage Printing Services	Weekly Column PRIME TIME WITH KIDS by Donna Erickson Let your children help prepare for the Thanksgiving Day celebration by making "pumpkin tree" place favors using mini pumpkins, sticks and cutout paper leaves. Not only will each tiny arrangement add a charming touch to the table, but guests will enjoy taking them home as a keepsake of a memorable day. Here’s how to make a place favor. Poke two or three small bare branches into the top center of a mini pumpkin. (If the pumpkin is too hard, hammer a thin nail into the pumpkin and remove. Repeat to create several holes for the branches. Glue branches in place.) Glue small nature finds to the pumpkin or branches such as pine cones, berries, moss, or pods. Meanwhile, cut out a 2-by-3-inch leaf shape from colored construction paper. Use a real leaf or a leaf-shaped cookie cutter for a pattern. Print the name of a guest or family member in bold letters on the paper leaf. Punch a hole in the leaf, attach a ribbon or string, and hang the leaf from one of the branches. Make a pumpkin tree for each place setting and cut out a basketful of paper leaves. As guests arrive at your home, give each person several paper leaves and a pen. Ask everyone to write short Thanksgiving statements showing appreciation for people present at the gathering. For example, "I am thankful for Grandma’s apple pie" or "I’m thankful Uncle John writes me letters," etc. Hang the leaves on the branches of the appropriate Thanksgiving trees. The added leaves will complete the place favors in time for the feast. Once the meal begins, have everyone at the table share the messages on their trees.