Red Bus Suggestions.

A letter outlining recommendations regarding the promotion of the double decker bus was presented to the Carthage Public Safety Committee at their last regular meeting by Program Manager Diane Sharits of Carthage Main Street.

Despite committee members’ opinions on Sharits’ ideas, there are still outside factors to be weighed.

Committee member H.J. Johnson said that in his opinion, the bus is better used as a promotional tool than a public transportation system.

According to Fire Chief John Cooper, only one driver is currently assigned to the bus, and if the regular hours are changed, it could be difficult to attract drivers.

Cooper also said the firemen can’t drive unless they are paid overtime, and the driver has to have a CDL, which lowers the number of qualified persons.

Some of the suggestions to promote the bus were:

-print a new brochure showing the route, phone number, charter services, cost to ride, and a brief history of the bus;

-provide a shuttle during Marian Days to Farmer’s Market, Wal-Mart Supercenter, Precious Moments, motels, and the square;

-shuttle children from schools to the park, swimming pools, baseball fields, and YMCA;

-offer ‘twilight rides’, and tours of the Phelps House or the Kendrick House for people staying in motels in town;

-participation in area parades;

-put up benches, bus stops, or signs;

-create a bus pass that has 10 rides for $5 and disperse in area businesses;

-and put the bus under the direction of the memorial hall manager.

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Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

There are prob’ly lots a variations on the recipe for home made ice cream, but if ya want to get into a real discussion on the formula for success, get in on the debate around the crankin’ end of the process.

In our family at least, there is as much care given in the placement and quantities of ice and salt, the speed of the crankin’ and the ideal time to quit turnin’ as ever is considered in the kitchen. ‘Course the men have traditionally taken care of the mechanical end of the process, but the women have never been bashful about advice on the matter.

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PRIME TIME WITH KIDS

by Donna Erickson

Young children are notorious for putting off bedtime. It’s the final ritual of the day: story, chit chat, prayers, hugs and a kiss. Then, as if on cue, with the click of the "off" switch of the lamp, the drama kicks in. "I need a glass of water; I can’t find my teddy bear; I have to go potty; I’m hungry; my blankets are too hot; my blankets are too cold; will you leave the light on, Mom, pleeeeze?"

Whether it’s anxiety about a new day at pre-school, monsters in the closet, robbers lurking by the window or any other fear, sometimes children need extra comfort to navigate the long night hours. To help your child put closure on the day, enjoy making this bedtime glowworm together. Because the body of this whimsical bedtime buddy is a flashlight, your child can switch it on anytime to add a soft glow in the room.

With the open end down, stuff a paper lunch bag or a colorful cellophane gift bag with newspaper. Decorate the bag using odds and ends from your craft box or junk drawer. Make it like a glowworm, firefly or any fanciful creature you wish. Glue on buttons for eyes and pipe cleaners twisted in the shape of a smile or antennae. Cut out craft paper in wing shapes and glue to the side folds of the bag. Draw extra features with markers or crayons. Remove the newspaper.

Place a lightweight flashlight on your work table with the head of the flashlight up. As your child holds the flashlight, slip the bag over the top half of the flashlight. Be sure the on/off switch is exposed. Wrap a rubberband or ribbon around the bag to hold it in place. Turn the flashlight on to light-up the glowworm.