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Monday, August 7, 2006 Volume XV, Number 36
did
ya know?
Did Ya Know?... The
McCune-Brooks Blood Pressure clinic is open M-W-F
from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Clinic is located at 2040
S. Garrison in the Katheryn Collier
Cardiopulmonary Rehab. and Wellness center. If
you are monitoring your BP, come on out and let
our technician check it out for you. Call
359-2432 or 358-0670. BP logbook available.
Did Ya Know?... A blood
drive will be held at the Church of the Nazarene,
2000 Grand, Carthage on Thursday, August 10 from
1:30 to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, August 11 from 9:00
a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please bring photo ID.
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today's
laugh
A city slicker moves to the
country and decides hes going to take up
farming. He heads to the local co-op and tells
the man, "Give me a hundred baby
chickens." The co-op man complies.
A week later the man returns and says, "Give
me two hundred baby chickens." The co-op man
complies.
Again, a week later the man returns. He says,
"Give me five hundred baby chickens."
"Wow!" the co-op man replies. "You
must really be doing well!"
"Naw," said the city slicker with a
sigh. "Im either planting them too
deep or too far apart."
We had a quicksand box in our
back yard. I was an only child, eventually. -
Steven Wright
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1906
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have
Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
Knocked Mack Weeks
Down.
A man named Fuller, from
Boston in Barton County, beat up Mack Weeks face badly,
shortly after the noon hour today.
It seems Fuller was here
to see about a settlement for two car loads of wood
shipped to the Weeks feed and wood yard.
The settlement, it seems,
had been pending for some months. Mr. Weeks claiming that
much of the wood was rotten and not worth the amount
charged for it. They met up town and were on their way to
Mr. Weeks office to try to effect a settlement. At
the corner of Olive and Garrison they came to blows. Mr.
Weeks was hit several times on the face and head and
knocked down.
Mr. Weeks was taken home
in a buggy and will probably be laid up for several days
with his injuries.
Fuller has disappeared
from the City. He was last seen going north on Garrison.
The police were notified soon after but have not been
able to find him.
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Today's
Feature
Amendment Funds
Soil, Water Conservation.
The 2006 Primary
election will be held Tuesday, August 8. Items on
the ballot include Constitutional Amendment No.
1, which if approved, would continue the already
existing tax used to fund Missouri soil and water
conservation and State parks. The amendment reads
in part:
"Shall
Article IV, Section 47 (a), (b), and (c) of the
Missouri Constitution be amended to:
A) reauthorize for
ten years the one-tenth percent sales/use tax for
(1) soil and water conservation: (2) state parks
and historic sites; and
B) resubmit this
issue to a vote every ten years or at an earlier
special election?
The proposed
constitutional amendment continues until 2016,
but does not increase, the existing sales and use
tax of one-tenth of one percent that is set to
terminate in 2008..."
Approximately $8.2
million is generated annually by the tenth
percent tax, half of which goes to soil
conservation programs including prevention of
soil erosion. The tax was originally established
in 1984. According to the Department of Natural
Resources, from 1982 to 2002 the soil erosion
rate in Missouri dropped from 10.9 tons of soil
per acre to 5.3 tons per acre on cultivated
cropland due to efforts made available through
the tax funds.
The other half of
the tax funds Missouri State Parks. According to
the Missouri Parks Association, the tax provides
75 percent of funds needed for state parks. There
are over 80 state parks in Missouri.
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Stench Report:
Friday,
8/4/06
Powerful
Stench Reported North of Central Friday Evening.
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Just Jake
Talkin'
Mornin',
I can imagine someone from outa town drivin
near the Marian Days site and seein all the
yellow tape strung around the neighbors yards.
Theyd think it was the largest police
investigation in history.Course
the locals know its just the markin
of property lines. Some to indicate where certain
groups are to be campin, some to indicate
no campers allowed.
Most campers return year after
year to their favorite sites and have built a
friendship with their hosts.
I hear that typically the
campers put together a collection to help out
with any expense for utilities, etc. One lady I
understand recieves enough to help out
considerably on her property taxes.
Its amazing what
responsible adults can do if they put their heads
together.
This is some fact, but mostly,
Just Jake Talkin.
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This
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By Samantha MazzottaWhy Bother to Clean Houses
Siding?
Q: I have read on Web sites the
answers to the questions of "How do I wash
vinyl siding?" and "Can I use a power
washer?" Can you post and answer this
question that may be helpful to others: "Why
should I keep my vinyl siding clean year
round?" -- Philip L., via e-mail
A: Good question! And the
answer is pretty clear: Keeping the siding clean
throughout the year will keep dirt, stains and
mold from diminishing the look and shortening the
life of your homes siding. Cleaning the
siding on a regular basis also gives you the
chance to inspect the whole exterior of the house
for damage, not just to the vinyl siding but also
things like the gutter system, other facing
materials like brick or plaster, and so on.
A house is a system, partnering
different methods to keep the interior dry and
cozy. If one part is off -- like a break in the
gutter allowing rainwater to flow into places it
shouldnt -- the entire system can be
affected. Leaks can appear in the ceiling or
walls, followed by mold. Or the water can find
its way behind the vinyl siding, creating an
unseen mildew problem. So checking for and fixing
all trouble spots will ensure the health of your
house and minimize costly repairs.
But, back to cleaning the
siding. Washing the vinyl siding twice a year
will keep it free of dirt and looking good. A
long-handled, soft brush and a water-based
cleaning solution will loosen grime, followed by
a good rinse using the garden hose and a sprayer
attachment. Work your way up from the bottom to
minimize streaking, then down from the top to
finish.
A pressure washer can be used
to clean siding, but be careful. Follow the
products directions for cleaning siding,
and dont aim the pressure washer upward as
water can be forced through the small overlaps of
the siding and cause a mildew problem.
As always, be aware of the
unique properties of vinyl siding. To prevent
permanent damage (the kind where panels have to
be replaced): Dont barbecue right next to
the house, because most siding warps at 160-165
F. Cover up the siding if youre using
stains or sealants, other chemical solutions or
wet concrete nearby. And dont spray
herbicide or fungicide on the siding to get rid
of a mold problem before checking the label, as
some of these products can stain the vinyl.
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