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Tuesday, November 3, 1998 Volume VII, Number 98

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?. . .The Soroptimist will be selling pecans and walnuts. Call Harriette Murray at 358-4576, they will also deliver.

Did Ya Know?. . .St. Ann's Chili Dinner & Bazaar will be Thursday, Nov. 5, at 1156 Grand Av. at the St. Ann School Gymnasium. They will serve from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Adults are $4 and children $2. The bazaar is open 9 a.m.-7p.m.

Did Ya Know?. . .The American Red Cross will take blood donations at the Carthage Church of Nazarene at 2000 Grand, Thurs., Nov. 5 from 1:30 p.m.-7 p.m., and Friday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

today's laugh

Thoughtful Child (with memories of recent shopping expedition)-"Did you get me in a bargain basement, mummy?"

Mother-"Whatever do you mean, darling?"

Child-"Well-my fingers are all different sizes."

 

"How is your little brother, Johnny?"

"Sick abed. He hurt himself."

"That's too bad. How did he do it?"

"We were playing who could lean furthest out the window, and he won."

 

Wanted-Farm mule. Must be reasonable. -Ad in the Birmingham Age-Herald.

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

Will Preach on the Street.

J.W. Moss, the Pepsin postman, who for religious reasons prefers not to serve Uncle Sam on Saturdays, today told the paper to inform the public that next Saturday at 11 o'clock a.m. he will address the people on the public square, taking for his subject, "Charity and Prophecy." He made an effort to secure a Carthage church for that purpose but was unable to get the necessary permit. He was once a Seventh Day Adventist, but now claims to be on longer.

He is, however, very firm in his belief that Saturday is the day of rest and worship and is enthusiastic in his efforts to be heard.

 

In the Motley-Hood road case yesterday, the county court ordered the road commissioner to take surveys and relinquishments and report on the same at or before the next meeting of court.

 

  Today's Feature

Private Sidewalk Maintenance On Tap.

The subject of non-City owned sidewalks is scheduled to be discussed in some detail at this afternoon's Public Works Committee meeting in City Hall. The Committee will look at sidewalk policy's of other surrounding communities and the unique circumstances in Carthage.

Some issues that have derailed any meaningful sidewalk solution in the past will no doubt still make a enforceable sidewalk policy difficult to put together. The problems range from historic districts with brick and Carthage stone walks, to new developments that have no sidewalks. Another point of contention is trees breaking up portions of sidewalks.

The current City Code places the responsibility of sidewalk maintenance upon property owners, both commercial and residential. In recent history, there has been little support for enforcement from City Council members. Most have felt it would be unfair to force sidewalk replacement without addressing the entire issue, including having the City owned sidewalks up to code.

The City recently requested bids for City owned sidewalk repair and replacement.


Veteran's Day Program.

 

Mr. Robert J. Baker, CPA and CEO of the public accounting firm of Myers, Baker, Rife and Denham, Webb City, MO, will be the speaker for the 1998 Veterans Day program at Memorial Hall, Carthage, beginning at 10:50 a.m., Wednesday Nov. 11.

Mr. Baker, himself a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, with service in Europe, entered the military in 1942. He served as a field artillery forward observer with B Battery, 310th Field Artillery battalion of the 79th Infantry Division. During World War II he served in the First, Third, Seventh and Ninth Armies. He was discharged with the rank of Captain in 1946 with honors including the Bronze Star and one oak leaf cluster, the Presidential Unit Citation and the French Croix DeGuerre with Palm.

As on previous Veterans Day programs in Carthage, the ceremonies will begin with prayer, pledge of allegiance and laying of a memorial wreath at the monument in front of the Memorial Hall. Those attending will then move to the auditorium for the welcome, the speaker's remarks, introduction of commanders of the various veterans organizations and their auxiliaries. Music selections by the Carthage Senior High School jazz band, directed by Mr. Gary Greek, will round out the program before benediction and the sounding of Taps.

The public is invited to participate in this memorial event honoring all veterans.

 

November Medicare Bulletin.

news release

During the first weeks of Nevember, Medicare beneficiaries will receive an eight-page bulletin titled "Medicare & You." It will outline the Medicare Plus Choice programs and give information on other Medicare topics.

The Area Agency on Aging anticipates that this bulletin may cause confusion and raise questions as recipients try to understand how Medicare changes and choices will affect them and their benefits.

At this time, however, none of the options for receiving Medicare benefits, such as HMOs, are available in Barton, Jasper, Newton, and McDonald counties. Therefore, it will not be necessary, or even possible, to make any decisions regarding changes in Medicare plans.

"Do not panic!" says Bev Scroggins, Community Services Director of the Area Agency on Aging. "You have time to thoughtfully consider any new options which might be available in the future."

Any one who has questions regarding Medicare insurance, may make an appointment with a CLAIM counselor by calling (417) 627-0600. Those living outside of the four county area may call the Missouri CLAIM program at (800) 390-3330 to find out what Medicare Plus Choice options might be available in their areas.


 

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

If ya do much walkin' around the City, you understand why the issue of sidewalks is such a problem. The main problem is that fixin' the sidewalks is gonna cost a bunch a money. If you want a estimate, they say figure on about ten bucks a foot to replace.

If ya figure that each of the 4,500 houses in town have 60 foot of sidewalk, that's gettin' close to $3 million. Now not ever'one needs new sidewalks, but a lot a folks have more lot than that. Another sticky point is what about those who don't have any sidewalks to start with. How can ya make someone keep a sidewalk when ya don't make new developments have 'em in the first place? How do ya judge when a brick sidewalk is no longer functional? Do ya cut down a tree if it's breakin' the walk, or walk around? What value is there on Carthage stone walks, especially if they are broken up? Should be interestin'.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin'.

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Health Notes

According to the NIH Healthline, a publication from the National Institutes of Health, there is definitely a connection between the benefits of exercise and our genetic makeup.

Our genes will largely determine how we respond to exercise, regardless of age or sex. Dr. Claude Bouchard of Laval University in Quebec, noted that response to exercise is measured by the ability of the muscles to take up and use oxygen, as well as fat metabolism, performance of the heart, and changes in glucose and insulin levels, and other factors.

KNOW YOUR OATS: For centuries, people have relied on oats to provide excellent nutrition at relatively low cost. We’ve been told about various health benefits of oats, which include helping to reduce the levels of LDL (the bad cholesterol) in the blood, and also helping to lower high blood pressure.

Now there’s some evidence that oats, or similar soluble fiber food, such as beans, buckwheat (also known as kasha), and apples, may also have an important effect on blood glucose and insulin, which would benefit diabetics while also helping in weight control. Emerging research indicates that oat soluble fiber, because of its slower release of energy, may provide working muscles with an energy source on a more sustained basis.

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