WWII Veterans To Be Honored.

State Sen. Marvin Singleton, R-Seneca, is urging all World War II veterans living in Missouri to step forward for special recognition this year to honor their service and sacrifice more than 50 years ago.

"Although our appreciation can never be measured by a simple ceremony or medallion, this is a way we can all come together to say thank you for everything they have done," Singleton said. "I hope all of our WWII veterans will come forward so we can honor their commitment and dedication to protecting freedom for all."

During the last legislative session, the Missouri General Assembly joined together to pass an initiative to pay tribute to the more than 123,000 WWII veterans still living in Missouri. The initiative authorizes medals and certificates for all Missouri WWII veterans. In addition, those veterans who served on the June 6, 1944 D-Day invasion of Europe will also receive a replica of the 50th Anniversary "Jubilee of Liberty" medals issued by France in 1994. State officials are planning special presentations to be held at ceremonies throughout the state on Veterans Day on Novembers 11.

To be eligible for the medallion, medal and certificate, a veteran must be living in Missouri on August 28, 2000, have served in a U.S. military force between December 7, 1941 and September 30, 1945. Applicants must have been honorably separated or discharged from military service unless they are still in active service in an honorable status.

Applications are available at Missouri Veterans Commissions offices, Veterans of Foreign Wars buildings, on the Missouri National Guard website www.moguard.com or by calling 573-638-9983 or by writing Office of the Adjutant General, ATTN: Director, WWII Veterans Recognition Program, Post Office Box 1808, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

Information needed for the application form include an address, serial number, branch of service, rank, unit, dates of WWII service and date landed in Normandy, if applicable. A copy of Record of Discharge or Separation from Service of Department of Defense Form 214 is also required. The deadline is January 1, 2002.

"I encourage all World War II veterans, or family members on their behalf, to apply for this very special recognition of their service in WWII," Singleton said. "It’s long overdue and the time has come to honor the greatest generation of this century."

Email From NY.

by Sammi Johnson

Last night when I got home I had 22 messages on my machine. I just want to thank everyone for calling and checking up on Chad and I. I will call everyone back soon. We are doing fine. Yesterday we left the house and walked a few miles inland so we couldn’t see the skyline. Like my grandma said, she can turn off the TV.

We have been trying that, but we have 5, 8 foot windows facing the New York skyline. It’s impossible to not be reminded every second.

When all of this first happened we thought the terrorists had planted bombs in the first floors to cause the collapse. This morning on the news, they said that the fuel from the airplanes ran down the elevator shafts and caused the explosion on the bottom floors that caused the collapse.

They have opened up the three airports in New York but no flights are coming in or out. It is more for people to get their cars, and their luggage.

In New York, New Jersey...it is very common for people to be waving their countries flags, promoting their heritage. They put them on their cars, their homes, and their T-shirts.

Right now, looking down onto the street I see car after car all displaying the American Flag. People in these parts aren’t really known for their solidarity. But everything seems to have changed.

Hopefully it is a long term change.

Chad has no school and I probably won’t go back to work for a while. I finally got through to my voicemail at work and they said possibly Monday. I think that is optimistic and even if the office opens on Monday I don’t think they will have those of us from New Jersey come over.

It’s little things that make me cry. Like I don’t even know how I will get to work now. And I used to get these Strawberry Cocoanut Smoothies in the morning in the world trade center. And they had a Godiva shop that I loved.

Last Saturday I went to lunch with Priscilla and Elly from work. We were sitting in a courtyard in midtown Manhattan and it had a little fountain. The water was plunking. I told them how the most soothing fountain was in the World Trade Center. It was flat. The water pushed up through the middle and rolled off the edges. I always wanted to go lay in the water and let it run around me. I used to buy my Broadway show tickets in Tower 2. My Chase bank was in Tower 1.

In no way do I think my smoothie is more important than what so many people have lost. I guess I just can’t even imagine that it is all gone.

Congratulations to Bill Snow and Andy Thomas!

by Robin Putnam, artCentral

Tonight is the opening reception for "Interior Places & Mental Spaces" an exhibit of works by Lil Olive and Karolee Blanchard.

These talented women are cousins and have combined their two very different styles in an exhibit that will be here until October 12th.

Karolee lives in Joplin and Lil lives in Springfield. Both artists use oil paint as their preferred medium but Lil combines her love of photography with her love of painting!

While Lil’s work has been described as surreal, whim-sical, funny and strange Karolee refers to her work as realistic and focuses on still lifes and portraiture.

Come by for a snack and see some great art ! We’re here tonight from 6-8pm !!

We congratulate all of the MGA award winners ! Andy Thomas and Bill Snow took top honors in the awards category and also shared the excitement of receiving the two highest bids on their auction pieces!! It was quite an exciting evening to say the least!!

For those that missed the Gathering this year....well.....you really missed out. There were terrific artists and some truly excellent artwork. Even if you’re not the type to buy art you would have been awed by what you saw.

There were paintings of tropical birds, flowers, fruit, Indians, dragons and horses. Sculptures out of marble, bronze, alabaster, clay and limestone. There were frogs, horned toads, whales, otters, bison and elephants !!

MGA.....truly a collection of talented and dedicated people !! And that includes the crew that worked so hard to bring it all together !! Carthage should be proud to have such a great cultural event in their community !!

More......next week. 358-4404. 1110 E 13th www. ozarkartistscolony.com

Tues. - Sat 9am - 3pm.

Received an email from City Council member J.D. Whitledge yesterday. His daughter is goin’ to school in Washington, D.C and could see the smoke coming from the Pentagon from her dorm room. She is fine but her parents had a period of anxiety until they could make contact. Her roommate’s brother was listed as missing at the World Trade Center.

As the consequences of the attack continue to unveil themselves to those of us safe from the initial impact, part of our role is to pick up an continue with our day-to-day chores. Becoming paralyzed out of fear or anger would only expand the effects of the terrorist’s act. The Mornin’ Mail will try to keep focused on issues of a local nature as much as possible.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

by

Oak Street health & herbs

Natural Nutrition

by Mari An Willis

As we all try to digest the horrible attack on our United States, we will go through a myriad of emotions. I, personally, have been through the shock, overwhelming sadness, anxiety and this morning as the numbness began to wear off, I noticed feeling of anger creeping into the forefront. But then who would I be mad at? I believe we can just be angry at the situation, not an individual, or so I am still telling myself.

The fear I felt was unbalancing when I knew my daughter was on an AA flight from Miami to Houston (2 major airports!) with the flight departing at 7:15 a.m. They were allowed to land in Houston with the confusion of an evacuation going on and no idea why. They had not announced on their flight what had occurred, they just knew to run. My son-in-law was heard from today as he is out at sea and all the other chicks are accounted for. Thank God. Of course, this is just a minor happening when compared to the ordeal the publisher of this paper must have been going through and just a spot on the wall compared to the big picture. However, these things must be dealt with on a physical reaction basis. Prayers and herbs and vitamins can help settle the nerves. Chamomile, valerian, St. John’s wort, passion flower, hyssop, and many more are available.

If your nerves are already jangled, try to avoid stimulants such as caffeine from black tea and coffee and sodas. This is not the time to add more stress to ones body. Don’t forget how quickly the body uses water soluble B-vitamins.

For sanity’s sake, one must turn off the T.V. and radio and find a moment of silence each day away from the reminder of this attack. It is in the quiet of the mind that we hear and heal. Try to get good quality sleep by not falling asleep with the T.V. going. My personal belief is that it is an excellent time to bolster the immune system.