Tax Certificate Sale.


The annual Jasper County Tax Sale for lands with delinquent taxes is scheduled to be held on Monday, August 25, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. at the Carthage Courthouse.

Stephen H. Holt, Jasper County Collector of Revenue, announced July 22, 2003 the list of delinquent Real Estate taxes which are subject to the sale. A total of 671 were printed and released with Eastern District at 227, Central District at 199, and Western District at 245. A complete listing was published, as required by law, Thursday, July 24, in local newspapers. A second and third publication will be published on July 31 and August 7 in local Jasper County newspapers.

"All property must be paid no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, 2003 to avoid the sale," stated Holt.

Lands with a tax year due that is two years old or older will be offered beginning with the amount of taxes due and sold to the highest bidder. Terms are cash, local personal checks, and cashier’s checks. Out of state checks will not be accepted. All properties purchased must be paid for by the conclusion of the sale. All sales are final.

The mention of the Santa Fe Trail in this column a few days back sparked memories for one of our readers. Not of 1858, but 1958 when Marshal Hooker walked followin’ the trail from Santa Fe to Independence, Mo. It was a publicity play funded by Big Smith to promote their western wear.

Back before national tv there were a variety of stunts designed to bring attention to a particular brand or company. Such activities could gain national recognition and publicity. These days most would be lucky to get a mention in the local paper I suppose. With all the special effects on tv these days, it’s unlikely that a real person performin’ an uncommon task would gather much excitement. ‘Bout the only venue for stunt men these days is professional wrestlin’ and even Big Smith doesn’t make those outfits.

This is some fact, but mostly,

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By JoAnn Derson

• Kristi L. of Deland, Fla., a former owner of a full-service car wash, writes that you should NOT use a cooking spray, such as Pam, on the front grille of a car to keep bugs from sticking. In fact, she says, "We charged people $10 to get this mess cleaned off!" She recommends using Armor All instead. Thanks for the letter, Kristi.

• Save on cooling costs: Keep your thermostat as high as is comfortable in the summer. The more constant the temperature, the easier job your air conditioner has. Also, if you use a window unit, don’t set it at a colder-than-normal temperature when you turn it on. It won’t cool the house down any faster, and you’ll end up wasting that extra energy.

• Worcestershire sauce can be used to clean copper. So can ketchup, or toothpaste.

• "I always save the sample-size toiletries we get from hotels and the product samples we get in the mail. Every so often, I package up several together (shampoo, conditioner, perhaps a disposable razor and shaving cream, and a pocket pack of tissues) and keep them in brown lunch bags in my car. I find that, along with a bit of spare change, it is a welcome gift to disadvantaged street people. It is amazing what a little cleanliness can do for a person’s self esteem, and the little money these people get isn’t likely to be spent on toiletries." — Clarke I. in Memphis, Tenn.

• "My husband and I love to travel, so I have become really good at packing for trips. One thing I do to keep organized is to put my minor jewelry (earrings and rings) in a weekly vitamin keeper. The little plastic compartments are great for keeping it organized, and I can even coordinate them with my outfits for the week." — Tessie W., via e-mail