Progress on Sewer Recoupment Policy.

The Public Works Committee voted Tuesday afternoon to approve a request for council bill for a sewer main recoupment policy. The proposed policy, which has been discussed for several months, would allow developers to recoup a portion of their costs when someone else taps onto a sewer main extension built under this policy.

As proposed, a developer must apply to participate in the program when submitting plans for a sewer main extension to the City Engineer. The application must be approved by the City Engineer and the City Council. Once approval is granted, the developer must pay the City the estimated cost of the project which will be deposited into a Pro-Rata Sewer Fund.

Payments for the construction of the sewer main extension will be made by the City from this fund. If the actual cost is greater than estimated, the developer must pay the additional amount. If the cost is less, the developer receives a refund from the Pro-Rata Sewer Fund.

For five years following approval of the project, anyone wishing to tap onto that sewer extension must pay a fee based on square footage served into the Pro-Rata Sewer Fund. Ninety percent of that fee will be refunded to the original developer of the extension and ten percent will be retained by the City for administrative costs.

At the end of five years, any money remaining in the Pro-Rata Sewer Fund becomes the property of the City and will be transferred into the City’s general revenue fund.

"It’s not a negative to the City in any way," said Committee Chair Bill Fortune. "The only people who end up paying are people who hook onto the sewer that’s been developed by somebody else....It may help encourage a little development."

In another sewer issue, Assistant to the City Engineer Joe Butler asked the Committee to consider vacating a portion of a sewer easement at Fairlawn and Elk Streets. According to Butler, Casey’s General Store has applied for a building permit at that location behind Taco Town and would like to move the existing manhole in order to build in that area.

No one is currently served by the section of sewer main which the company is asking to have abandoned, and Butler said the Engineering Department has no problem with the request. Casey’s General Store would be responsible for building a new manhole on the property, and the City will own it.

Committee discussion was favorable, and Butler will review the plans submitted by Casey’s before coming back to the Committee with a formal request to vacate the sewer easement.

"Art in the Garden" Tour

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"Art in the Garden" is this Saturday, June 20. We are very excited and hope to see a lot of people come through. We have tickets for sale, so make us your first stop on the tour. Tickets are $5 per person, "well behaved" children under 12 are free.

With the 17 artists throughout the gardens and the 29 artist here in our gallery this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the works of 46 artists and 15 gardeners all in one day. Grab some friends and head out Saturday morning and set a record for tour attendance!

Not only will you have a great day, but you'll be helping out some great causes like the public libraries in Joplin and Webb City, our art library and landscaping for the historical Phelps House. Everyone can benefit from this tour.

We are pleased to announce another fine workshop will be offered by Jerry Ellis. Dates are July 30th, July 31st, and August 1st. That's a Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day with a break for lunch.

Also to add to our calendar of events, Bill Snow and Bill Perry will be showing sculpture and photography beginning August 21st. We are very pleased to show their work and look forward to a great exhibit.

November 20th will be a Jerry Ellis show. This show will remain up through the first of the year.

All of the artists in our Membership Show (on exhibit now) are Sally Armstrong, April Leiter, Bill Perry, Nicholas Kyle, Jerry Ellis, Andy Thomas, Glenda George, Ruth Olsen, Elizabeth Pauly, Eleanor Coffield, Bill Snow, Annie Wu, Jane Kleindl, Joe Leiter, Donna Gilbreth, Peggy Beckham, Donna Roberts, Tom Jones, Carol Ackelmire, Art George, Merlin Mailes, Kit Tuck, Robin Putnam, Debbie Reed, John Beasley, Helen Kunze, Don Whitman, Richard Sachan and Gary Adamson.

Powers Museum to Celebrate Fourth of July

The Powers Museum, located at 1617 W. Oak Street in Carthage, will be open special hours July 4 from 11:00 .m. to 7:00 .m. Refreshments will be served and museum souvenirs will be given to all visitors that day. The special open house marks the museum's tenth season since opening in mid-June of 1988.

An additional activity on July 4th will include a video on the history of the Statue of Liberty and will be shown in the museum's library throughout the afternoon.

The museum was a gift to the City of Carthage and her citizens in 1981 when Marian "Toots" Powers Winchester, upon her death, left a bequest to start a local museum. The museum's name honors her parents, Dr. Everett Powers and Marian Wright Powers. Dr. Powers was an eye, ear, nose and throat physician in Carthage from 1902 to 1954 when he passed away. Marian Wright Powers was a coloratura soprano who concertized in the region, as well as other venues across the country. She died in 1969.

Currently, the museum's main gallery exhibit is comprised of a compilation of excerpts from all ten previous annual exhibits. In addition, the museum is currently hosting a display of Carthage baseball photographs in honor of the KOM League reunion held earlier this month.

Admission to the museum is by donation. The facility is located across from Municipal Park at 1617 W. Oak Street, and is open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For further information, call 358-2667 or email pmuseum@getonthe.net.

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

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Part of the frustration is after gettin’ ever’thing set up, the connection on the other end wasn’t workin’ for varyin’ periods of time. It was hard ta tell if ya missed somethin’ or completely messed up the whole system with some unknown error of judgement. Morninmail.com is up an goin’.

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Oak Street Health & Herbs

Natural Nutrition

by Mari An Willis

This has been a very busy season. Many people are complaining of general lack of energy. Stress, heat, improper nutrition and vacations all take their toll. We are in a hurry and rush society with me at the head of the pack!

Spirulina - a natural food supplement that is easily digestible providing an excellent cross of nutrients and protein. It is commonly found in weight control formulas for its ability to satisfy hunger. Creates internal energy.

Bee Pollen - strengthens and builds the system. It has been used to make one "buzz" through the day. It is rich in amino acids and enzymes - natural energizers. If one has allergies to bee sting, this is not for you. Start in small doses and work up.

Damiana - has been used to treat those in an exhausted state. Although it has been used to help balance hormones and is often associated with increasing sexual prowess, it is in many energy formulas.

Ginko - is an adaptogenic herb helping the body to deal with stress thus burning less "stress" energy. It is a gift for the aging as it increases blood flow to the brain and extremities, improves mental clarity and helps with other blood conditions. Much study has been done on Ginko proving its benefits.

Ginseng - an old standby used by many to overcome stress and weakness. Ginseng is a tonic herb and is best used on a daily basis as it is used in the Orient. In China it is used as a preventative.

Herbs, being the gift they are, may benefit one and not the other. Kind of like what satisfies one youngster on her birthday may not please another.

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