University Status Requested.

Senator-Elect of the 32nd District Gary Nodler announced Friday the pre-filing of legislation to elevate Missouri Southern State College to University Status. Nodler was joined at the news conference held at MSSC by President Julio Leon, Board of Regents President Glenn Wilson, Board member Dr. Charles McGinty, 129th District State Representative Ron Richard and 68th District State Representative Larry Taylor. 128th District Representative Bryan Stevenson was unable to attend but sent a statement, Stevenson is introducing identical versions of Nodler's bills in the House. State Representative Steve Hunter also sent a statement in support of the legislation.

The first bill changes the name of Missouri Southern state College to Missouri Southern State University-Joplin. It also alters the residency requirement to serve on the Board of Regents. Currently the old Junior College district is the geographic limit for service on this Board, under this proposal Regents could be appointed from Missouri within a 60 mile radius of the College.

The second bill would give the authority to create 3 Masters Degree programs.

I’m hearin’ that the square dancers and the collectible show that were in town last weekend may have contributed significantly to the traffic downtown Saturday. Although these events may not directly effect residents of the community much, they often do make an impact on the local economy.

I’m also seein’ that overall, the after Thanksgivin’ shoppers outdid themselves this year. Several large national chains showed record sale days over the weekend.

They say folks are bein’ picky about what they buy, especially purchasin’ items marked down. But no matter, the fact they are spendin’ helped move the stock market up a click or two. If ya still are searchin’ for that "special" gift, don’t forget the local merchants who often have unique selections.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

by

McCune- Brooks Hospital

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am going crazy with something that’s happening in my head — I think. I get spells where my ears ring and I can’t hear well. Along with those two annoyances, I am often so dizzy that I have to sit down. Then everything returns to normal, but the triple threat returns, and it is returning more often. What’s going on? — R.N.

ANSWER: If he were alive, I’d send you to Dr. Prosper Meniere (Main-YER), a French doctor of the 19th century. He described a condition that includes the three symptoms you have — episodes of ear noises such as ringing, roaring or buzzing; transient deafness; and dizziness that makes people feel like they have been trapped in the spin cycle of a washer.

Early in the course of this syndrome, the episodes are relatively short. With the passage of time, they become longer, and the intervals between attacks become shorter. At first, only one ear is affected. Later, both might be.

The trouble lies in the inner ear. It is the part of the ear where the balance organ and hearing nerve are found. The inner ear is flooded with too much fluid, and it’s the fluid that’s responsible for Meniere’s. Logic demands that the fluid be drained. Sometimes that can be done by adopting a strict, low-salt diet and taking water pills.

Seasickness medicines can sometimes stop the dizzy spells.