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Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Volume XIII, Number 120

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?... The Sanctuary Choir and Friends of First Church of the Nazarene at 2000 Grand St. will present "A Christmas To Remember" on Friday December 10th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday December 12th at 10:30 a.m.

Did Ya Know?... The Kendrick Place has partnered with Precious Moments Inspiration Park for this years Christmas Dinner & Light Tour scheduled for December 9,10,16,17 & 18. Price is $25 per person. Call 358-0636 for reservations or more info.

Did Ya Know?... We have $30 gift certificates toward the spay/neuter of your pet. No income guidelines. Call 358-6808.

Did Ya Know?... The production of "The Glory & The Fire - Christmas" will be performed on Dec. 12 at 6 pm. and Dec. 13-15 at 7 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Family Life Center, 1605 Baker Blvd. Admission is free. Call 358-8896 for more info.

Did Ya Know?... The Econo Lodge 1441 W. Central, would like you to have cookies with Santa on December 11 from 6-9 p.m. Pictures cost $3.00. Santa will also be posting a mailbox for all those letters addressed to Santa available Dec. 11 through Dec. 20th.

today's laugh

What is the difference between a hill and a pill?
A hill is hard to get up and a pill is hard to get down.

1904
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

A Daylight Burglary.

A burglar visited J.T. Batts residence at 1008 South Grant street yesterday afternoon, between two and three o’clock, and stole a watch and a chain and a small amount of money from a purse.

Mrs. Batts stepped across the street to a neighbor’s for a few minutes, leaving the house alone and the back door open. She was gone but a little while. When she returned she noticed immediately that the door leading from the sewing room upstairs was open although it had been shut when she left. Her suspicions were at once aroused and she noticed a piece of silk hanging out of the dresser drawer where she had recently placed her watch.

So far as is known no one was seen to approach or leave the house during Mrs. Batts’ absence. It is though either that someone was hiding near the home and slipped in or was secreted in the house. Nothing but the watch, chain and money was missed.

 

Today's Feature

Banners for the Roundabout.

The Public Works Committee will meet this afternoon at 5:00 in the Council Chambers at City Hall to discuss an item of new business.

A local Eagle Scouts Group represented by Seth Putnam will propose an idea to the Committee concerning the decoration of the roundabout on the south side of Carthage. The Eagle Scouts are in the process of accumulating hours in attempts of obtaining badges and this presentation is the result of their work.

The proposed decorations involve hanging patriotic banners from the 6 street lights around the circumference of the roundabout.

The Scout group has secured the funding for the banners and will show the committee what they look like along with instructions for the installation and the guidelines for maintenance. If the committee approves the proposal it will be forwarded to City Council for their approval. Though the banners will be provided by the Scout group the maintenance and upkeep must be discussed as they will be provided by the City.


Just Jake Talkin'

Mornin'

I suppose it’s just old fashioned, but I don’t mind punchin’ a hole in a card to vote. All in what you’re used to I guess.

With the county lookin’ to get on board with new fangled electronic votin’, I’m wonderin’ what will happen if the votin’ poll gets a jolt of lightnin’ durin’ a votin’ session. I read the other day that lightnin’ hits the earth about thirty million times a year. What are the odds?

I understand that a couple states in the west already allow email votin’, so ‘fore long ya won’t have to get out at all to cast your opinion.

I guess I’m not keepin’ up, but I’ve never really known who’s pushin’ to get electronic and exactly what the real benefit is gonna be. Maybe if that question was put on the ballot we’d be better informed.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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McCune- Brooks Hospital
Weekly Column

To Your Good Health

By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

Dizziness Often Due to Ear Infection.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I was struck with a case of dizziness that was unbelievable. I had to stay in bed for two days because I was so unsteady that I knew I would fall if I tried to walk. I am now in my second week of this, and things have improved but haven’t gone away. The doctor says I have labyrinthitis. I need information on it. When does it go away? — L.L.

ANSWER: The labyrinth is the part of the inner ear where the balance organs are located. Inflammation of the labyrinth - labyrinthitis - makes people feel like they are spinning in space. As a result, they are frequently nauseated and often vomit. They might suffer a slight hearing impairment, and their ears might ring. Labyrinthitis is usually due to a viral infection.

Medicines can lessen labyrinthitis-induced dizziness, but they rarely completely eliminate it. Antivert is a popularly used medicine. The Transderm Scop skin patch, a seasickness treatment, is another medicine that controls dizziness.

Two days in bed for dizziness is enough. Even if people feel unsteady, they should walk with assistance. Walking helps the brain right itself when it gets confusing messages from the balance organs.

People are generally over a bout of labyrinthitis in a few weeks to a month or so. If matters do not clear up by then, the doctor can refer patients for vestibular rehabilitation. For most, however, nature takes its course, usually without leaving any permanent problems.

 
 
 
 

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