Heavy Activity, Light Agenda.

The Council will hear the first reading of a Council Bill that would create a new category for Special Use Permits during tonight's regular Council meeting. The approval of the ordinance at its second reading would make the issuance of such a permit for the relocation of artCentral to the Hyde House on 13th Street a possibility.

The unusually light agenda for the meeting tonight does not reflect the amount of activity stirring in the background at City Hall. Several issues are being discussed in various Committees that will likely be presented to the full Council by the end of the calendar year.

The Mayor must also recommend the appointment of a new City Attorney. The current City Attorney, David Dally, will assume his job as Circuit Judge in January.

Some issues that are hoped to be resolved by the end of the year include an agreement that would defuse the law suit about the Myers Park property; the question of City funding for the Library and the Parks and Recreation System; and a reassessment of the relationship between the City and the Parks and Recreation Board.

Grace Energy Pledges $90,000 to "Center of Hope".

The Salvation Army of Carthage announced a gift from the Carthage based Grace Energy Corporation of $90,000 to the building fund bring total pledges to $500,000. The total goal is $994,000. Dollars raised for the Capital Fund Drive can only be used for the express purpose of acquiring the new facility and will not be used for ongoing expenses.

Nancy Perry of Grace Energy said today,"Our company strongly supports the plans of The Salvation Army to relocate to a new facility as it is much needed.

"The Army has served this community for over 50 years and its current programs are meeting the very real needs of the poor of our area. We especially support the philosophy the local Salvation Army has of not just helping people in emergency situations, but also giving them the tools to help themselves," Perry added.

The Salvation Army plans to purchase the Fairview Christian Church at Fairview and Grand and adapt it for community use. The building will house a life skills center, an emergency services offices, social work staff, a recreation center for youth and more according to Envoy Gary D. Laws, local commander. "We have outgrown our current facility and we cannot expand our current programs until a larger building is acquired. Our current building is over 100 years old and in disrepair," Laws added.

Laws explained that the $994,000 goal will enable the purchase and renovation of the Fairview Church building, establish an operating endowment for future years, purchase a program van for client transportation, and pay campaign expenses. "We are very proud that our fund raising costs for this project are being kept at less than 7% of the total. We take very seriously our stewardship responsibility to use these funds in the most appropriate and cost effective way," Laws added.

First Class of Leadership Carthage.

The Selection Sub-Committee, of the Leadership Carthage Committee, met on Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998 to review the applications received for the first class of Leadership Carthage and make a selection based on the standards set by the Committee.

Leadership Carthage is a new program sponsored by the Carthage Chamber of Commerce designed to ensure the continued improvement of the Carthage area by developing a network of leaders throughout our community that posses a broader understanding of the needs and issues of the area.

The following professionals will make up the first class: Jeannette Clem, Vice President/Cashier Southwest Missouri Bank; Cheryle Finley, Customer Service Manager NationsBank; Rena Schlueter, Office Manager Jasper County Title Services; John Stevens Jr., Material Handling Team Leader Schreiber Foods, Inc.; Doug Studyvin, Vice President Southwest Missouri Bank; Terry Turner, Manager Product & Process Development Flew-O-Lators; Wendy VanGilder, Assistant Office Manager Abbey Title Company; Mike White, Senior Banking Executive NationsBank; Bob Williams, Production Manager Carthage Water & Electric; Jeff Williams, Executive Vice President Hometown Bank; Tony Wright, CFO McCune-Brooks Hospital; Larry Young, Account Executive Southwest Missouri Cable TV.

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

If ya didn't make it to the Square last Sunday, ya missed a lot of traffic. The Christmas open house, sponsored by the Chamber Retail Committee, filled most all of the available parkin' spots for a good portion of the day. Traffic and sales were reported to be brisk by many retailers and ever'one seemed to think the effort was worth it.

There seemed to be a large number of shoppers from out of town. Another good sign that Cartage is becomin' more of a regional shoppin' attraction. Promotions such as the open house and Belle Star Days, promoted by Main Street Carthage, give shoppers an additional incentive to investigate the Carthage shoppin' experience.

Besides the general good will resultin' from these activities, the sales tax revenue provides a chunk of services for those livin' in the Carthage community.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin'.

by

McCune Brooks Hospital

Health Notes

FIRST AID WARNINGS: A recent survey shows many of us are not as concerned as we should be about the basics of first aid.

Dr. Leonard Gravier, a pediatric surgeon and founding member of the American Trauma Society, says this lapse could have serious and potentially life-threatening consequences.

For example, although they no longer make front page news, Strep A infections cause the deaths of at least 50 people a year. Strep A, which incudes a strain known as the flesh-eating bacteria, can enter the body though a tiny cut or scrape. Yet most people ignore these wounds, believing that if they’re so small, there’s nothing to worry about. However, infections can and do occur.

The American Red Cross advises the following steps for dealing with minor cuts and abrasions:

1. Cleanse. For a minor cut or scrape, wash it thoroughly with soap and water.

2. Medicate. Use a broad spectrum antibiotic ointment (check with your pharmacist for recommendations) to kill infection-causing bacteria and help speed healing.

3. Bandage. Cover the area with a bandage and keep it clean. This procedure should be repeated two to three times a day until the wound is healed.

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