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Tuesday, November 8, 2005 Volume XIV, Number 100

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?... The City of Carthage Recycling Drop-Off Center and Composting Lot will be closed Friday, November 11 due to Veterans Day. For more infor, contact Rusty Melton 417-237-7024

Did Ya Know?. . .A Veterans Day Program will be held in the Carthage Memorial Hall Friday, November 11 beginning at 10:30 a.m. The program will feature music by the Heartland Band. The program leader will be L.J. Downey (Legion).

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.

today's laugh

I want to be a race-car passenger, just a guy who bugs the driver. "Say, man, can I turn on the radio? You should slow down. Why do we gotta keep going in circles? Can I put my feet outta the window? Boy, you really like Tide." - Mitch Hedberg

According to most studies, people’s number-one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that seem right? That means to the average person, if you have to go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy. - Jerry Seinfield

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

Cowpeas Make Hens Lay.

A poultry man states that an acre of cowpeas was left uncut near his poultry yard and during the winter his hens attended to the harvesting of the peas. He was surprised to receive almost double the usual amount of eggs during that season. The peas are rich in protein and therefore should assist in forming eggs. The exercise in securing the peas is another factor which recommends the crop to the poultry man in search of winter eggs. It would be a good plan to sow a plot of cowpeas as an experiment, locating it conveniently for the hens.

The subway tavern in New York with its consecrated bottle and annex for women, has proved a failure on its original basis and Bishop Potter has sold it to a saloon man. The bishop might now try opening a "holy saloon" in Joplin, since Prosecuting Attorney Andrews has shut up the wine rooms where women were allowed to drink.

 

Today's Feature
Election Today.

The Jasper County special election will be held today. The only item on the ballot for Carthage residents is the Jasper County Law enforcement sales tax. The proposed quarter-percent tax would generate approximately $3.6 million per year which would be used as additional funding for the Jasper County Sheriff Department. The first year spending as outlined by Jasper County Sheriff Archie Dunn includes the recruitment of additional officers, improved equipment, continued training and upgraded salaries.

Hospital Land Transfer.

The Carthage City Council will meet this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Items on the agenda include the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a letter of intent to sell real estate currently owned by McCune-Brooks hospital to Missouri State Southern University for the amount of $1.00. This item is in conjunction with the construction of the new hospital building which is scheduled to begin in 2006. It was brought to Council by the Mayor and City Staff.

Stench Report:
Monday,
11/7/05

No Stench Detected

 Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin'
I suppose that back when folks mainly lived on farms, the fall and winter were times when things slowed down a bit. The crops were in and it was a time ta enjoy the harvest and prepare for the short days and long nights of winter. That may have been where the tradition of keepin’ busy doin’ all the holiday "extras" filled a need.

‘Course that was before the tradition of football, basketball, volleyball and indoor soccer games was a staple of the season.

I’m sure in a flash we’ll look up and be rememberin’ New Years Eve. Seems the time ‘tween Halloween and the first of the year is just a blur anymore.

I suppose that passin’ time on the farm durin’ the winter got a little borin’ on occasion, but havin’ time ta repair a saddle or carve a toy surely made up for the monotony.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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by:
McCune- Brooks Hospital		 To Your Good Health
by Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

How to Raise Good Cholesterol

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: You have written about the benefits of statins in reducing cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, but what does a person do when Lipitor — the statin I take — drives down the HDL? High doses of niacin failed to increase the HDL. — Anon.

ANSWER: HDL cholesterol — so-called good cholesterol — affords some protection against artery-hardening, heart attacks and strokes. Have you tried raising yours without resorting to medicines? A serious program of aerobic exercise can elevate HDL cholesterol. Aerobic exercise is the kind of exercise where large muscles are working continuously for at least 30 minutes and the heart rate stays elevated all through the exercise. Jogging, brisk walking, swimming and biking are examples of aerobic exercise. You don’t have to start with 30 minutes. Five minutes is a modest beginning, and then slowly but surely increase the time. Get your doctor’s approval for this.

Weight loss almost invariably raises HDL cholesterol. A diet that emphasizes whole grains, vegetables and fruits raises HDL cholesterol, as does avoidance of high-cholesterol, high-fat foods. Avoid trans fats, found in many margarines and baked goods. Fish-oil supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids also elevate HDL cholesterol.

Too many of us focus too much attention on cholesterol as being the only factor in heart health. It isn’t.

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