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Tuesday, November 2, 2004 Volume XIII, Number 96

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?... The McCune Brooks Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop will hold the annual Christmas preview sale from 9:00am to 7:00pm Friday November 5 at the hospital lobby. All new Christmas gifts and decorating items will be on display and available for purchase. Punch and cookies will be served.

Did Ya Know?... The Carthage Public Library invites parents or caregivers of children 0-5 years of age to attend "Read from the Start" on Nov. 2nd and 9th at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Missouri Humanities Council. Call 237-7040 for more info.

Did Ya Know?... November 6th Veterans will be handing out Buddy Poppies for a donation. The money raised is used to help veterans in V.A. Hospitals. They will be at Walmart and other locations in Carthage.

Did Ya Know?... The Public Works Committee is soliciting input from General Contractors about the Sediment and Erosion Control Ordinance. A meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2nd at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

today's laugh

"What is your brother in college?"
"A half back."
"No, I mean in studies."
"Oh, in studies he’s away back."

"Stop fighting! Haven’t you been taught to love your enemies?"
"He ain’t my enemy - he’s my brother."

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

Played The Old Time Games.

Jolly Time Enjoyed by Young Folks.

A party of young folks enjoyed a jolly time last evening at the home of Miss Edna Zilhart, on Garrison Avenue, where a surprise party was given.

The old time games were indulged in with a will, and as one young man declared, "Bid euchre wasn’t in it." They "swung the little brass wagon" to the time of Old Virginia reel, and played "Miller Boy," singing "One Hand in the Hopper and the other in the Sack." Then there was "shoot the buffalo," "clap in and clap out," "snap," "winkum," "spin the plate," "forfeits," "Old Sister Phoebe," "tin, tin, come in," and kindred pastimes.

Each young man was given a licorice ball as refreshments when he entered the door, and these balls acted as spotters throughout the evening.

 

Today's Feature
Christmas Homes Tour Approaches.

News release

Plans are being finalized for the upcoming annual Christmas Homes Tour event. The tour featuring area homes and historical churches will be held Saturday December 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunch will be served at Kendrick Place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ticket price is $10.00 for the tour only and $15.00 for the tour and luncheon. Parties interested in showcasing their homes should call Kendrick Place at 417-358-0636.

December 9,10,16,17 and 18 Victorian Carthage will hold its annual Christmas Dinner event. In addition to dinner participants will see the Precious Moments Fountain of Angels show and drive through the Congregation of the Mother Co-Redemptrix Christmas light display. Admission is $25.00 per person with limited seating. For additional information or reservations contact Kendrick Place at 358-0636

Recycling Center Closed Veterans’ Day.

The Carthage Recycling Drop Off Center and Composting Lot will be closed Thursday, November 11th due to Veterans’ Day.

Just Jake Talkin'

Mornin'

Football mania struck early Monday mornin’ as fans devoured advance tickets at local outlets for the upcomin’ Carthage/Webb City game scheduled for this Thursday evenin’. By noon more tickets had been distributed and were again on sale. By late Monday afternoon a third restockin’ of tickets was necessary.

I’m guessin’ the game between the two undefeated teams will draw one of the largest crowds for a Carthage game in decades.

Tickets are four bucks for adults and two dollars for students and were still available at most SMB locations yesterday afternoon.

While you’re out gettin’ your ticket, don’t forget to stop by your pollin’ place and vote.

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.

Experts Create New Blood Pressure Class

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: What’s considered normal blood pressure? Mine is 132/88, and the doctor says that is not normal. It doesn’t sound high to me. I asked why he doesn’t prescribe medicine for me if this is not normal, but he didn’t answer. Is he being reasonable? — L.L.

ANSWER: The latest blood pressure guidelines are more stringent than the former ones. Now a normal pressure is one less than 120 over 80. The first blood pressure number is the systolic pressure, the force imparted to blood as it is ejected from the heart into the circulation. The second number, diastolic pressure, is the pressure in the circulation between heartbeats.

Systolic pressures of 140 to 159 and diastolic pressures of 90 to 99 are designated as stage 1 hypertension (high blood pressure). Stage 2 hypertension is a systolic elevation of 160 or greater and a diastolic of 100 or higher.

That leaves a big gap in blood pressure readings. Systolic readings of 120 to 139 or diastolic readings of 80 to 89 constitute a new class called "prehypertension." You are in that class.

People with prehypertension don’t need medicines. They do, however, need to make what are called lifestyle modifications. Weight loss, when indicated, is one of those modifications and a very important one.

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