Today's Feature

Flu Clinics.

News release

The Jasper County Health Department has administered all of their adult flu and pneumonia vaccinations and do not anticipate purchasing any more vaccine for this flu season. There are still limited numbers of the flu vaccine for children ages 6 months to 35 months. Children within this age group are considered high risk and should be vaccinated for influenza. The cost of the vaccine is $15.00 unless the child is on Medicaid. Those interested in flu vaccination for their children are advised to call the health department at 358-3111 or 877-879-9131 for more information.

Tree Seedling Distribution.

News release

The Jasper county University of Missouri Extension Center now has Missouri Department of Conservation order forms for seedling trees and shrubs. The George O White State Forest Nursery near Locking, MO., offers Missouri residents a variety of seedlings for reforestation, windbreaks, erosion control, as well as wildlife food and cover. The application lists the species that are available and the price. It also outlines the ordering procedure.

In addition to individual species choices, several bundles of mixed species, designed for special purpose plantings, may be purchased. These include a wildlife cover bundle, conservation bundle, quail cover bundle, walnut variety bundle, extra-large nut tree bundle, and two nature bundles.

The time or order placement - not delivery date - determines the priority for reserving trees. It is important to place orders as soon as possible because reservations for trees are made on a first come, first serve basis until supplies are depleted. Each year many species sell out quickly.

Trees may be shipped to individuals or picked up at the George O White Nursery near Licking, MO.

Persons planning to make large plantings may wish to request free advice from the Missouri Department of Conservation Forester or Wildlife Services Biologist for their area. These individuals may be contacted through the Missouri Department of Conservation Offices in Neosho or Joplin or by writing directly to State Forester, Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

University of Missouri Guide Sheets: G5008 "How to Plant Forest Trees", G5006 "Before You Order Tree Seedlings", G5900 "Planting Tree Windbreaks in Missouri" and G5009 "Mechanical Tree Planting" are among those available at the University of Missouri Extension Center in each county.

For additional information, or to order trees online, go to www.missouriconservation.org/forest/nursery or contact the Jasper County University of Missouri Extension Center located in the Courthouse Basement, Carthage MO or call 417-358-2158.

University of Missouri Extension improves people’s lives with education and research from the four campuses of the University of Missouri System and Lincoln University that focuses on high-priority needs of people throughout the state. Each County Extension Center, with oversight by locally elected and appointed citizens, is a local link to these unbiased resources.

Stench Report:
Thursday,
11/17/05

No Stench Reported

Somehow it just doesn’t seem as romantic as it sounds in the song.

Usually by the time ya get to where you’re goin’ the old taste buds are so numb from junk food and soft drinks it’s hard to enjoy some real homemade food.

The deserts can fool ya, but I’ve figured out if ya watch the kids they spread the word quick about what’s best. Just stand by and wait and get in on servin’ deserts to the kids. ‘Course that gives ya control of the servin’ spoon, so you can always set your portion aside while they’re not lookin’.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

We have been reading alot about L-arginine, an amino acid. In a recent article discussing this amino acid, it spoke of the benefits of L-arginine for a healthy cardiovascular system and sexual function to wound healing and lean mass development.

Although arginine is classified as a non-essential amino acid, scientists now think that using the supplement may be best for optimal well-being. In a recent study men with high cholesterol who took l-arginine experienced drops in both blood pressure and homocysteine, a substance associated with heart attack and stroke (J Nutr 2005;135:212-217). Also, UCLA researchers believe that combining L-arginine with antioxidants such as Vit. C & E may reduce the inflammation that can lead to blocked coronary blood vessels (Proc Natl Acad Sci on line 1/13/05).

L-arginines ability to stimulate blood flow supports enhanced intimacy in both men and women. Men & women experiencing sexual disfunction have enjoyed greater levels of satisfaction after taking an L-arginine based supplement (Hawaii Med J 1998). According to Earl Mindell in the Vitamin Bible, arginine has helped infertile men by making sperm stronger and healthier and is often referred to as the "nutritional Viagra".

One may want to avoid arginine if you have a cold sore break-out.

* This article is meant for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. References available by request. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Letter to the Editor
Opinions expressed reflect those of the writer and not necessarily those of the Mornin’ Mail

Dear Editor,

As a native Carthaginian, I now call North Carolina home. However, my roots go deep in Carthage where I was born in 1954 at McCune-Brooks and graduated from Carthage High School in 1972 before moving to Oklahoma that summer after Leggett & Platt transferred my father. Since then, I have been back to Carthage only a few times to visit friends and remaining family members, but have always missed my graduating class’ high school reunions.

Now I occasionally return to Carthage via the Internet, and in doing so, found your website among the many others that appear when "Carthage Missouri" is searched for. I’m not familiar with your online publication and don’t know if you publish such letters from Carthaginians like me who remember fond times growing up in Southwest Missouri. If so, please feel free to publish this one and thereby invite any of my old classmates, neighbors and other friends to contact me at the email address below.

Best Regards,

Joel E. Griffith

jeg54@earthlink.net

Dear Editor,

Hi there from Drop Bear of Oz.
Just wondering if you could help me get in contact with a lady who resides in Carthage.She knows me as Drop Bear and i know her as Earthflow.I am ex army and reside in Australia and never can establish contact with the lady but if you are willing to help she can contact me on the above address or at draco954@optusnet.com.au Any help would be appreciated,

Yours sincerely,

Billy