Council Special Session Called.

The Carthage City Council voted this week to have a special work session next Tuesday evening in Council Chambers in City Hall. The session was scheduled for a discussion on the proposed changes in the Police and Fireman’s Pension Fund.

The Council Budget/Ways and Means Committee has discussed the issue and wanted to bring the full Council into the decision.

The Police and Fireman’s Pension Committee has recommended a one-fourth cent sales tax to pay for proposed increases in benefits. Several members of the Council have expressed opposition to increasing benefits to specific departments. The Police and Fire Pension fund is a separate fund than is available to other City employees.

"It would be like giving the police and firemen a raise but not the rest of the City employees," says Council member Bill Johnson.

Another consideration that was discussed was the fear that if the tax did pass, the public would not be likely to approve future tax increases if the need arose.

Studio 55 Exhibit Opens Friday.

By Lee Sours, artCentral

Studio 55 is an organization of artists who range in age from 55-99. Their slogan is "Promoting creativity in the arts after 55." They are based in the Springfield area and will be showing at artCentral July 16- August 20.

I first became acquainted with this group when asked to play music for their Art in the Garden Walk. Over 150 works of art were presented in a gorgeously landscaped yard. The lady artists had made themselves straw hats decorated with flowers and paintbrushes. I had to sit by the pool and play tunes. It’s a tough job but somebody has to do it.

It is a delight to see the various styles and media used by these senior citizen visual artists. The garden show is their annual fundraiser and is a huge success. A portion of the proceeds are used to support community projects. They also exhibit work annually at the Juanita K. Hammonds Hall for the Performing Arts.

Studio 55 sponsors workshops which provide their members with a valuable opportunity to improve their work. So this seniors group is constantly improving and growing.

An opening reception will be held Friday, July 16, from 6-8p.m.

A new exhibit by Sharon Couch of Bixby, Oklahoma will be on display at Shellie’s restaurant on 3rd Street across from the Post Office. Be sure to stop in and see these bold acrylic paintings.

HOURS: T – F 11 - 5

Sunday 12 -5 Closed Mon. and Sat.

1110 E 13th • 358-4404

ozarkartistscolony.com

My uncle thinks that there should be some way ta install a large, spring powered flywheel in a car. He figures it would work somethin’ like a clock, ya wind it up and it provides a constant, clean, inexpensive power. I suppose if it was positioned right, it would also act as a gyroscope to keep the vehicle from turnin’ over easily.

There would no doubt be some technical difficulties to be overcome, but the idea has grabbed my thoughts from time to time.

The basic premise, of course, is to take advantage of momentum. That mysterious source of energy that wants to continue motion once it is initiated.

I’ve always worried that my uncle’s clockmobile would stop short of the top of a hill and reverse momentum would win.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Oak Street health & herb

Natural Nutrition

By Mari An Willis

Recently Dr. Balch, M.D. Ph.D. was asked by a lady from Dallas if Coenzyme Q10 can strengthen and support healthy heart function:

DR. BALCH:

"COQ10 (ubiquinone) is an essential micro nutrient required fin the energy metabolish of all human cells. It is basic as a co-factor in the electron transport system from which the energy of all human cells is obtained. In fact, it acts almost as a spark of like, much like a spark plug in your car that provides the necessary ignition in the energy output of every cell.

"Evidence is accumulating that Coenzyme Q10 levels decline dramatically with age and these deficiencies are also noted in many illnesses and other stressful occurences. Personally, I have discovered that COQ10 is a powerful antioxident, and for that reason is important in the prevention of many diseases and support of the immune function.

"Since the body’s production of Coenzyme Q10 declines with age, it is wise as a preventative measure to supplement one’s diet with COQ10. A dosage of 30-100 milligrams would be a safe and effective preventative dosage schedule. Always seek the advice of a personal physician who is knowledgeable in this area."

THANK YOU DR. BALCH

My personal experience with COQ10 is not unusual. I do not notice the energy increase, which is a smooth, not nervous type energy until I have quit taking it for a while.