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Monday, November 17, 2003 Volume XII, Number 107
did ya
know?
Did Ya Know?. . .The Diabetes
Support Group will meet from 4-5 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 19th
in the McCune Brooks Hospital dining room. The topic is
"Form-Fitted Shoes: Fantastic Footwear Paid by
Medicare."
Did Ya Know?. . .The roundabout
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. today,
Mon., Nov. 17th. It will be on the grounds of Southwest
Missouri Bank on the southwest corner of the roundabout.
Did Ya Know?. . .There will be a
public hearing on the 2004 County Budget at 10 a.m. on
Tuesday, November 25th in the County Commissioners
office.
Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage
Recycling & Composting Center, 1309 Oak Hill Road,
has available (FREE to the Public) compost and mulch.
Hours are Tues.-Sat.
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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today's laugh
The waitress stared at the actor.
Finally she asked, "Have I ever seen you
before?"
"Well, I dont know," the actor said,
"Its possible you might have seen me in the
movies."
The waitress said, "Its possible. Where do you
like to sit?"
A journey of a thousand miles begins
with leaving the airline tickets on the dresser.
1903
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have
Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
Court Will View the
Excavation.
J.D. Clarkson appeared in police court
this morning to answer to the charge of excavating in a
city street without a permit. The charge, it will be
remembered, grew out of his digging one day last week to
cut off the water pipe leading to the fair grounds, which
piping he states is his own private property. The
evidence in the case indicated that the excavation may
have been on the McGregor land, just north of St. Louis
avenue itself. The point is near Garrison avenue, a block
south of Centennial. If the excavation is on private
property the city has no jurisdiction. To settle the case
the court, attorneys and defendant all agreed to go out
together at 4 oclock this afternoon and inspect the
excavation. The decision of the case may turn on whether
what would be the north half of St. Louis avenue at this
point has ever been dedicated to the city, and whether
the city has ever accepted the same.
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Today's Feature
Utility Assistance.
The Economic
Security Corporation of Southwest Area received
$287,000 for the Energy Crisis Intervention
Program (ECIP). ECIP is a utility assistance
program for low income families based on income
eligibility. The program goes will go through
May.
Requirements for program
eligibility include meeting 125% of federal
poverty guidelines and having a shut-off notice
on primary heat source. Elderly 65 and over do
not have to have to have a shut-off notice.
Priority for ECIP will be given
to income eligible residents who have no service
or have been shut-off.
Applicants should bring proof
of income for the last month, a shut-off notice
and social security cards for each household
member. For information call 358-3521.
Free Tire Disposal.
The Jasper County Commission
and Jasper County Highway Department will sponsor
a free tire collection for all residence of
Jasper County. The collection will take place
Saturday November 22nd from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at
the Jasper County Highway Department, 125 North
River, Carthage. For information call Cary Lee at
358-0451.
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Just Jake
Talkin'
Mornin',Time to batten
down the hatches.
This is onea those terms I had
heard growin up and understood it to mean
gettin ready for a storm or expected chaos.
The interpretation was correct, but I was
surprised to find the sayin had a nautical
heritage.
A batten is a thin strip of
wood used in sails to keep em stiff in a
light breeze. To "batten down" meant to
use the strips of wood to lock down anything
loose on the deck of a ship in rough weather,
includin the hatches.
Course I was aware of the
term "down the hatch." I learned that
one from my grandparents I believe. Usually the
term was used just before the dose of foul
tastin medicine.
With winter comin on
Im guessin there will be plenty of
sailer talk bein tossed around.
This is some fact, but mostly,
Just Jake Talkin.
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Weekly Column
THIS IS A
HAMMER
By Samantha Mazzotta
Winter Storm
Kit
Q: I just moved to ski country,
and this will be my first winter outside the Deep
South (Mississippi, to be exact). What items
should I keep at home in case of cold-weather
emergencies? Tara J., Denver
A: If the power goes out or
heavy snow keeps you indoors, preparation is
essential to keep you and your family safe and
warm. Put together a winter storm kit before the
snow sets in, and youll always have it
available for emergencies. Put these supplies
together:
Extra blankets (one for
each family member)
Water for three days
Ready-to-eat food for
three days
First-aid kit
Flashlight and extra
batteries
Emergency radio with
extra batteries (or, a two-way radio with weather
band, available at home-improvement stores for
about $35)
Snow shovel
Ice melt, sand or cat
litter
This is a basic kit that you
can assemble and store (except for the shovel) in
a water-resistant plastic storage box in the
garage. With only a few modifications, you can
create a miniature version of this kit and place
it in the trunk of your car, along with snow
chains, tire-repair supplies and an ice scraper.
(Thanks to Lowes Home Improvement for
storm-kit tips.)
Keep in mind a few things when
shoveling snow this winter, too. Start shoveling
as soon as the snow stops falling, so it
doesnt get packed in. Always do a few
warm-up exercises indoors before starting to
shovel; the work is harder than you think.
Dont "shovel" in the way you
would dig dirt in the garden. Instead, place the
shovel against the snowdrift, push it forward to
scoop the snow onto it (dont fill more than
half the shovel), then lift the shovel just a
couple of inches to deposit the snow along the
edge of the driveway. Bend your knees when
lifting, and take frequent breaks. (Tough to do
when youre trying to get to work, but
important nonetheless.)
What if youre trapped in
the house during a multi-day storm? Hunker down
with your storm kit nearby. If the power goes
out, turn on the battery-operated radio for short
periods only (10 minutes or less) to get news
updates. Limit your activities and bundle up to
stay warm and conserve your strength.
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