Monday night at the monthly Public Service meeting the Committee chose a new name to present to council for Carthage Municipal Golf Course. At the last Council meeting the name Boulder Creek failed with a 9-1 vote. The bill was amended and the council voted on the name Marble Creek as well the result was a tied vote. The tie was not enough to pass it so the issue went back to the Public Service Committee.

There was discussion at the Public Service meeting on taking Marble Creek back to the Council but Committee Chair Jim Woestman said it’s not going back. Woestman then presented the name Marble Oaks. After some discussion the name Marble Oaks at Carthage was agreed upon.

According to Woestman the name was chosen for a number of reasons. Marble because Carthage is known for it’s marble quarries, oak because of the oak trees at the golf course and the initials are MO for Missouri.

According to the discussion it seemed that everyone at the meeting was in agrement that the golf course needed a marketable name. Marble Oaks was not a favorite for some.

"I am not in favor of Marble Oaks," said Council member J.D. Whitledge "it doesn’t paint a picture of what the new golf course is."

"I still prefer Marble Creek at Carthage," said Parks Director Allen Bull, "but Marble Oaks is acceptable."

"It’s a nice golf course," said Whitledge, "I’m going to play there even if it’s Carthage Municipal golf Course."

Despite the discussion the motion to present Marble Creek to council passed unanimously.

Carthage has the unique honor of having the first building constructed for the purpose of housing a Laubach literacy center. The local organization that grew into the current Family Literacy Council saw the need for an adult leaning center and through the volunteer efforts of a faithful few, put together a nest egg for a building fund. The enthusiasm eventually attracted the attention and contributions from local businesses and private individuals. These funds, along with help from the Boylan foundation resulted in the purchase of property at 706 Orchard and the construction of the Francis A. Jones Neighborhood Center. Jones was an early and consistent force behind the fund raising efforts and the literacy program in Carthage. The investment of effort, dollars and service for the Community continue to pay excellent dividends.

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By JoAnn Derson

• A top make-up artist’s tip: Rub Chapstick on your palms and then run your palms over your hair to calm static head.

• Susan W. of Spartanburg, S.C., writes: "If you can’t seem to keep track of your keys, make an extra set for those mornings when you are running late and can’t spare the time to look for them. It has saved me a lot of stress, for sure."

• Every year, more than 7,000 Americans lose their lives to prescription error. Have your doctor spell out the name of the medicine you are to take and then double-check that against the name on your prescription bottle. Common mistakes include substituting Zyprexa (a medicine used to treat schizophrenia) for Zyrtec (a commonly prescribed allergy medicine) and mistaking Xanax (an anti-anxiety drug) for Zantac (used to treat ulcers).

• Ask for the parts that have been replaced on you car. You’ll need to request this ahead of time, but it will guard against your paying for a repair that wasn’t done. And, it lets the mechanic know that you are savvy.

• Like any other public place, you have to be careful about what you touch at the gym during cold and flu season. Try taking these tips to heart: Hang your towel around your neck, not off the cardio machine. Don’t rest reading material directly on the machines, either. Place a towel underneath your magazine or paper. Wash your hands before and after your workout, and try not to rub your eyes or touch your mouth in between.

• Cold yogurt is a godsend on sunburned or windburned skin. Apply it in a thick layer, as it is hydrating and refreshing.