Mornin' Mail

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Tuesday, October 19, 2004 Volume XIII, Number 86

Did Ya Know?... Carthage Area United Way, Inc. cordially invites you to attend the 2004-2005 Campaign First Report Luncheon October 21 from noon to 1 p.m. at the McCune Brooks Hospital Cafeteria 627 W. Centennial, Carthage, MO.

Did Ya Know?. . .You can now adopt some of the Carthage Humane Society’s cutest kittens at the Carthage Animal Hospital, 2213 Fairlawn Dr., during regular office hours. For more info call 358-4914.

Did Ya Know?. . .The McCune- Brooks Hospital Blood Pressure Clinic is open M-W-F from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Clinic is located at 2040 S. Garrison in the MBH Wellness Center. Call 358-0670 M-W-F for more information. BP Logbook available.

Did Ya Know?. . .You can pick up yard signs and bumper stickers at the Republican Headquarters. Located on the ground floor of the Professional building at the corner of West 4th. and South Maple.

today's laugh

"I shall never marry," Reginald declared, "until I meet a woman who is my direct opposite."

"Well, Reggie," said Mabel, "there are a number of intelligent girls in this neighborhood."

A halo has only to fall 11 inches to become a noose.

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

He Was Here In Early Days.

Thomas Rhodus, an old St. Louisian, who now lives in Chicago, is in Carthage on business matters. Mr. Rhodus said to an evening paper reporter yesterday that he first visited this country back in 1858, when he rode out on horseback from St. Louis, there being no railroad. He bought a piece of land at that time between Carthage and Oronogo, which he obtained by government patent.

"In those early days," said Mr. Rhodus, "we had no conception of what this country was destined to be. If we had, I and a good many others could have made ourselves rich in short order. I have been coming here at intervals since 1858, and the growth and development of this locality seems more remarkable each time I come."

Hale White will leave tonight for Independence, Kan., where he will take a position with an oil and gas company as stenographer.

Today's Feature

Public Works Continues Search.

The Public Works Committee will meet this afternoon at 4:30 in City Hall to further review the applications for new Public Works director.

An item of new business on the agenda is the Sediment and Erosion Control Ordinance which was spoken about at the previous meeting. The ordinance pertains to control measures for storm water, including revisions to the way construction sites control drainoff. The ordinance is mandatory through the E.P.A. and D.N.R. The Committee will try to have the ordinance ready for proposal to City Council by the next Council meeting. Members of the Committee mentioned at the previous meeting that it would be beneficial if the new Public Works Director was already trained in these new procedures for sediment and erosion control.

During the process of learning and implementing these new procedures the Public Works Department hopes to standardize the procedures for obtaining all building permits, and hopes to make the codes more enforceable.

Just Jake Talkin'

Mornin'

I heard a guy the other day make the unenlightened statement that the only reason people watch car races is to see the crashes. I’ve heard this before, always from folks who don’t enjoy bein’ a spectator to the motor sports.

The real irony of this particular person’s statement was the fact that he is a huge baseball fan. I suppose he sits through long stretches of routine portions of a game wishin’ someone would break a leg or get beaned by the pitcher.

As usual, there is little reason to argue with someone that just doesn’t understand the enthusiasm of racin’ fans. ‘Course havin’ fun or enjoyin’ somethin’ has always been in the eye of the beholder. How else can you explain the popularity of rap music.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin.

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Weekly Column

To Your Good Health

By Dr. Paul Donohue, M.D.

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I see where you often recommend exercise for people with COPD. My husband has it and refuses to exercise. Would you be more specific about how such people should exercise? - K.M.

ANSWER: COPD is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Its two most common ailments are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Emphysema is destruction of air sacs, the delicate structures through which air and its oxygen pass to get into the blood. Shortness of breath is its cardinal symptom. Chronic bronchitis is inflammation, irritation and narrowing of bronchi - airways. They fill with thick mucus. Cough is the primary sign of chronic bronchitis. Usually the two - emphysema and chronic bronchitis - co-exist.

All COPD patients must first get the approval of their doctors before they exercise. Many times, hospitals sponsor exercise programs for these patients, and the programs are generally called pulmonary rehabilitation. Your local hospital might have such a program.

First off, your husband and his fellow patients have to be taught how to diaphragm breathe. If they lie on the floor and put a hand on their stomach, they can tell if their diaphragm is working well if their hand and stomach stick out when they breathe in. Diaphragm breathing is important for everyone, but especially for a COPD patient.