More Myers Park Developments.

The City Council will meet tonight for its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall. Scheduled under first readings is an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign a contract for $700,000 for the sale of real estate by the City to Young and Jung Lim of Carthage. The approximate 8.7 acre property is located in the southwest corner of Myers Park directly east of the Precious Moments Best Western Hotel.

Economic Development Director Max McKnight says that the development standards call for the start of construction within one year from the closing date.

City Administrator Tom Short stated that some type of a retail establishment would be built on that property.

Young and Jung Lim, owners of Bamboo Gardens restaurant, declined to comment to the Mornin’ Mail on their plans.

Also scheduled is a presentation by Tony Robyn of the Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center.

Short stated that he understands the presentation is to inform the City on the progress of the nature center at Wildcat Park in Joplin.

LAND TRANSACTIONS.

On February 13th, Greg A. Paulson & Cherry S. Paulson sold the property at 1002 East 13th, Carthage, MO, to Michael A. Brown & Michelle L. Brown. The sale was handled by Donald M. Myers of Donal M. Myers Realty.

I guess I don’t have much say in the marketplace. There are several things I don’t spend money on that are still bein’ sold. A lot of things I did purchase are no longer available.

I don’t watch certain tv shows or movies that I feature actors I’m not fond of. They seem to still get on the screen. My opinion just doesn’t count for much I suppose.

I always liked the little tubes of "Head and Shoulders" shampoo. Just a little dab and ya got a full head of lather. Now they sell this great big bottle and ya gotta use a couple of hands full just ta see some suds. ‘Course it smells different and I’m not sure it’s even the same product.

I also think they should be makin’ the original Alka Seltzer and not the flavors, but no one asked me about that either.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

by

McCune- Brooks Hospital

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH

By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

Swollen Arm Sometimes Consequence of Breast Surgery

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am a 62-year-old woman. I had my right breast removed 10 years ago because of cancer. No signs of cancer return have occurred. However, my right arm has become quite swollen since my surgery, and it is somewhat hard to use. My doctor says to live with it, but I wonder if anything could help. Massage? — K.I.

ANSWER: The swelling is lymphedema. Lymph is fluid that bathes all body cells and tissues. It brings them nourishment.

Lymph comes from the circulation and returns to the circulation through a large system of vessels — lymph vessels — that act like vacuum pumps. On its journey back to the circulation, lymph passes through lymph nodes — sanitary stations that filter out germs and foreign matter that gained entrance into the body.

Removal of the breast sometimes entails removal of large portions of muscles, lymph nodes and other tissues. Lymph vessels, of necessity, are sacrificed too. Consequently, as many as one in five women who have had extensive breast surgery will develop lymphedema of the arm on the side of the cancerous breast.

Massage helps if — and this is a big if — it is done by a person who has had training in massaging lymphedema arms.