Mornin' Mail

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Wednesday, March 13, 2002 Volume X, Number 188

Did Ya Know?. . .The Friends of the Carthage Public Library will have their quarterly meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Wed., March 13th, in the Library Annex.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Soroptimist International of Carthage will have a "Spuds N’ More" potato, salad, & dessert lunch from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Thurs., March 14th at the Carthage Memorial Hall. A $5 donation will be taken to help the organization.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Masonic Lodge #197 will have a free Hunter Education Class on March 20th, 22nd & 23rd at the Masonic Temple, 215 W. 7th (behind the library). To reserve your seat call the MO Dept. of Conservation at 417-629-3423.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Family Literacy Council has Chocolate Covered Easter Eggs for sale. Eggs will be available for $2 each at local Carthage business or may be ordered by calling 358-5926.

today's laugh

Happiness is one thing that doesn’t go up in price during inflation.

There’s nothing wrong with having nothing to say—unless you insist on saying it.

Trying to get a word in edgewise with some people is like trying to thread a sewing machine with the motor running.

1902
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

FOUGHT IN HOTEL CORRIDOR.

Valentines Cause Trouble Between
R. O. Randall and John Kingston.

R. O. Randall and Jon Kingston were involved in a fracas in the lavatory of the Harrington hotel last night. It is alleged that Kingston came in and attacked Randall, giving him a black eye. No arrests are reported.

Si Crane separated the two men, and Kingston stated that the trouble originated over valentines. His sister lived in Randall’s house, and when Randall received some objectionable valentines he is alleged to have accused the woman of sending them, and to have used hard names in telling her what he thought of her. Hence Kingston’s attack.

Capt. A. Foster had been in Carthage just thirty-six years yesterday and Judge M. G. McGregor celebrated his 26th anniversary as a citizen the day before.

	Today's Feature Chamber Announces New Member. The Carthage Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of Debra Smith to its staff. As a graduate of Missouri Southern State College with a double B.A. in Speech and Mass Communications, and an Associate Degree in General Business, emphasis in Graphic Arts, Debra will join the Carthage Chamber as the Director of Member Services. In her role as Director of Member Services, Debra will put her design and communication skill to use to develop the monthly Chamber Spotlight; create chamber-related brochures, invitations and membership materials; help plan and host Chamber special events; and work with members of the Chamber’s Membership, Maple Leaf, Retail and Annual Banquet committees to promote and enhance the image of the Carthage Chamber and its members. Debra will also be heading the Chamber’s 2002 Membership Drive later this year. Debra has called Southwest Missouri her home for almost 20 years, moving from Tuscon, Arizona to Lamar, Missouri with her family in 1985. She currently resides in Carterville with her family.
	Just Jake Talkin' Mornin', As I have been occupied with lookin’ at the issue of poppin’ off durin’ the last few days, a few things have been goin’ on that have been put on the back burner. Some safety issues, some local political issues, and some just fun ta see what’s gonna happen issues. Hopefully the next few weeks will turn up some interestin’ topics to bring up from time to time. One topic I’ll be lookin’ at is whether the City can or should finance startup costs for a non-profit organization. The current request by the proposed CVB for ten grand may be appropriate as long as the funds are only used for operatin’ expenses. Expenses such as the cost for incorporating the organization should come from other sources. This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
Sponsored by Carthage Printing Services	Weekly Column PRIME TIME WITH KIDS by Donna Erickson The breezy days of March provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor family fun. Everyone will drink in the fresh air and get some exercise when you set aside a weekend afternoon to fly kites together. The preschoolers in the family will feel included in the action when they harness the wind with their own mini-kites, made out of paper lunch bags. If your child celebrates a March birthday, making mini kites is a fun activity for young party guests to do. The children will enjoy making the kites as they arrive at the party - a good mixer for those becoming acquainted for the first time. After presents and treats, let the wiggles out and fly the mini-kites outdoors. Here’s how to make a super paper bag mini kite: Decorate a clean paper lunch bag. Use water colors, poster paint or markers. For shiny decorations, squiggle white household glue on the bag and sprinkle glitter over the glue. Let dry and shake off the excess glitter. Add your favorite stickers or make your own. To make stickers, draw shapes on colorful adhesive shelf paper. Cut out the shapes, peel off the backing, and stick them to the bag. Cut four l6-inch streamers or ribbons. Glue or tape them to the outside bottom corners of the bag. For a handle, cut a 20-inch length of string. Place the two ends of the string inside the bag, about 1-inch down from the edge on each of the side creases. Attach with masking tape. When the kite is made, go outside and run with the kite against the wind. As the air fills the bag, the kite stays up!