Mornin' Mail

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Monday, February 4, 2002 Volume X, Number 161

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Senior High Band Salad Luncheon will be held from 11a.m.- 1:30 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5th at the Fairview Christian Church. The cost is $4 to help pay for the band trip to San Antonio over spring break.

Did Ya Know?. . .Golden Reflections will meet at 10a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6th in the McCune-Brooks Hospital cafeteria. Delores Vandergrift, RN, will speak on "Heart Care," in celebration of Cardiovascular Month. Refreshments will be served.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Humane Society has a black & calico adult female cat who needs a loving home to care for her. If your cat is missing call 358-6402 as soon as possible.

today's laugh

"Yes, my husband’s laid up, a victim of football."
"But I didn’t know he even played the game."
"He doesn’t. He sprained his larynx at the match last Sunday."

The guide in Yellowstone Park, when asked why he was lacking the first finger of his right hand, answered:
"I’ve been a guide, man and boy, for twenty-five years, and I just naturally wore that finger off pointing out places of interest to inquisitive tourists."

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

Players Got $3.25 Each.

The Athletic foot ball team last night divided up the reserve fund among thirteen players, each getting $3.25. Frank Moore and John Henkel, besides the regular eleven, shared in the receipts.

Has a Position in the East.

Jesse Daughtery left last night for Hartford, Conn., to take a position in a furniture factory, of which his brother-in-law has control. He will make Hartford his home if he likes the situation.

Word has been received that Louis C. Smith, aged 84, a brother of W. H. Smith of Central avenue is lying at the point of death of pneumonia at his home at Springfield, Ohio. Mr. Smith visited here a year ago last June and has a number of Carthage acquaintances who will regret to learn of his illness.

	Today's Feature Preliminary Golf Course Plans. The Carthage Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Comission is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, February 19 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall. The Commission is scheduled to hear two requests for certificates of appropiateness for properties located within historic districts. The City of Carthage is seeking the approval of the Commission to demolish the property located at 116-128 W. 3rd Street. The City recently purchased the property from Larry Allen after the property was condemned. Richard and Kathleen Straight are also seeking the Commission’s certification for an addition to property located at 915 S. Maple. City Code requires a certificate of appropriateness for demoliton of real property located within designated historic districts. The Code does allow for numerous alterations of property within the historic district that are clasified as maintenance. Painting, siding, air conditioning, roofing, replacement windows, and other modifications are considered maintenance and allowed without a certificate.
	Just Jake Talkin' Mornin', Political signs for the upcomin’ City election on April 2 were officially legal to be placed in yards last Friday. The City allows such signs for a period of 60 days before the election. They can remain for only 5 days after the results. With the mayoral race this year, there should be more than the usual number of political messages bein’ placed this year. I don’t think the number of signs for any particular candidate necessarily is an accurate indicator of the outcome of a race, but it’s always fun to see who’s supportin’ who. I’m always curious when one yard has a sign for candidates that oppose each other. I can’t figure if they property owner can’t decide, doesn’t care, or just doesn’t want ta hurt anyone’s feelin’s. A true politician. This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
Sponsored by Workman's Loan	Weekly Column The Super Handyman by Al Carrell & Kelly Carrell Q: I want to use a latex paint over an oil-based paint but was told it wouldn’t work. Why? Is there another way, or do I have to use oil-based paint? - H. J. A: I think the reason people mistakenly warn against putting latex over oil-based paint is because of the old "water and oil don’t mix" adage. After the paint is dry, it’s perfectly all right to use latex over oil, or vice versa. You do want to make sure that the old paint is clean and without any gloss and that the surface is completely sound. Talk with your paint dealer to be sure you’re using the proper paint for the project. Q: I want to add an electrical outlet on my patio. Should I install a GFI? - J. B. A: Most local electrical codes require that you employ ground-fault interrupters any place where water and electricity might mix. Even if it’s not required, it should be. So, yes, use a GFI on your patio. Super Hint - Sometimes a tiny dowel can hold a joint better than a screw. Drill a tiny hole and install a toothpick along with glue to hold a joint fast. Super Hint - If using pre-pasted wallpaper and you don’t have a water tray, try wetting the paper in a large ice chest. Make sure it is large enough to hold the water and wide enough to accommodate the paper. Benefits: The water will stay warm longer, and ice chests are relatively easy to clean.