Parking Landscape Recommended.

The Public Works Committee voted Tuesday afternoon to recommend a proposal submitted by the Botany Shop for landscaping area around the Police Department and the parking lot adjoining the facility. The cost will be just under the $6,500 budgeted for the project. Maintenance of the various trees, scrubs and ground cover is estimated to cost between $50 and $200 per year. A proposal by Pinewood Nursery was also considered. The Pinewood plan was offered at a lower price, but the Committee felt the Botany Shop proposal was better suited for this project. The recommendation will be forwarded to the full Council for approval.

City Park Administrator Alan Bull attended the meeting to consult with the Committee concerning the landscaping. He also was requested to report on the activities surrounding the Public Services Committee recommendation for the City to apply for the designation as a "Tree USA City."

Bull advised the Public Works Committee that the ordinance would only apply to trees located on public property. This would include parkways between the curb and sidewalks. He said that the designation does require a commitment to tree maintenance, but that the current combined efforts of the City Street Department, the Park Department, and CW&EP should meet those requirements. The designation also requires the formation of a board to act as a source of public and private information and advise. The proposal will require the approval of the full Council.

Director of Engineering Joe Butler reported that over thirty sidewalks have been inspected to qualify for the City’s replacement/repair program. The City will reimburse $1.50 per square for qualified sidewalk replacement. Butler said that if all of those currently on the list are approved, approximately $25,000 of the available $50,000 will be used. The program has only been in effect for a little over a month.

Butler estimated that if the sidewalk program is continued for the next eight to ten years, the community should have an excellent sidewalk system.

Butler also requested that funding budgeted for a new traffic signal at the intersection of Garrison and Centennial be used for signals at Garrison and Chestnut. Butler noted maintenance problems with the Chestnut location and said the change would not eliminate the need for a new signal at Centennial, only delay its replacement. The Committee voted to recommend accepting the change.

CORRECTION.

The feature story yesterday about last Monday’s Special Service Committee and various activities involving the Park Department contained several factual errors. The Mornin’ Mail would like to apologize for any discomfort imposed by the article. The following clarification is submitted:

The amount of diesel fuel expected to be consumed by the National Guard in the entire Fair Acres Project is estimated to be three to four thousand gallons. The article stated that 33,000 gallons had been purchased already.

The Public Services Committee did not vote to accept a proposal from Tri-State Engineering. There was discussion concerning an offer of a reduced rate for an architect to subcontract through Tri-State for the design of a Fair Acres concession stand. The Committee is waiting on further information.

The City Park Department has not ordered the dead duck decoys. A private individual has ordered some of the decoys for a private pond and the City is waiting to see if they are successful before purchasing some of their own.

Those responsible for helping to clear Kellogg Lake of trash by filling over 25 garbage bags furnished their own bags.

Parks Director Alan Bull stated that he could use two full time people to work at Kellogg Lake. He did not state that he currently had that luxury.

A Fall and Winter Schedule That’s Cool !!

by Robin Putnam, artCentral

We hope everyone has heard about Bill Snow’s stone carving workshop he’s having August 11th - 16th in Alba at the Blue Parrot Studio. He has students from all over the US, all ages and all skill levels. If you think you might be interested call the Blue Parrot or Bill....both numbers are in the phone book. Have chisels will travel !!

Our artCamp will be over tomorrow. Hope everyone had a great time while they were here.

We are looking forward to the rest of the year. There are three more shows featuring a total of seven artists. Jack and Lee Ann Sours are the next exhibit. They create very natural, earthy pottery and fiber arts.

That’s late August through late September.

Andy Thomas is showing his oil paintings October 1st through the 29th. We are sooo pleased he could work us into his busy schedule. We hope he will have his prints available here at the same time.

Come November 12th we will have a group exhibit with artists including Mary Baumann (oil painting and sculpture) and Perry Fleming (oil painting and stone sculpture) both from Car-thage, Penny Wilkinson (oil painting and wood carving) from Carl Junction and Alex Fischer (photography) from Atchinson, Kansas. This show will run through December 23rd.

Ahhhh....think about it..... December.... cold, snow........more cold...more snow. Nice thought for August, huh ?

The Oregon coast is cool this time of year......that’s where yours truly is right now......ahhh, the sun....the sand......and brrrr the surf..... Average temps here are about 60 for lows and a cool 75 for the highs.......... ahhhh......and almost zero humidity !!

More next week...... thanks to computers......I’ll still be at the beach !!

letters to the Editor

Dear Mr. Johnson,

I've just read your article regarding the Carthage Square "streetscape."

I can't help but think that some are confused regarding the issue involved. Main Street Carthage is only in the preliminary stages of their sidewalk improvement plan and from what Diane Sherits has shared with me their whole project will hopefully be fully funded - meaning NO cost to the property owners.

As a former business owner on the Square, I see only a positive outcome in any beautification or improvement project. Do I have a say in this? ABSOLUTELY - I shop the Square on a weekly basis and am proud to say so.

Please keep our downtown alive and thriving. Send in the benches and the flowers, I for one will be there to enjoy them.

Lora Wacker

Carthage, MO

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Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

Looks like the local Police Department is gettin’ a taste of high tech comfort in the borrowed Command Unit furnished by the State for the Marian Day’s activities. The unit not only provides a higher level of comfort, it has to be a very visible show of the presence of the force.

Last year it was reported that there were more calls for police assistance generated by local citizens than the number of calls generated by the 40 some thousand visitors durin’ Marian Days durin’ the same period of time.

Particularly after the Woodstock uproar, it is amazin’ to see so many people gathered in such a small space that seem to be gettin’ along so well. The festivities will continue through Sunday.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Natural Nutrition

by Mari An Willis

Whew! It was past time for a little cool down and rain. It never ceases to amaze me what a beautiful and blessed part of the country we live in. We might be plagued with ducks at Kellogg Lake, broken sidewalks, one flag too many at the courthouse and other small town concerns, but all in all we are one great community with some pretty nice weather.

During these hot days it is of utmost importance to get plenty of fluids, the main one being water. Why water? The analogy I like is that we don't try to wash our clothes in sugary, dyed water or do our dishes in yesterdays water so why try to flush the body with these type of substances? Drinking water is about flushing the kidneys, bladder, cellular balance, etc. It is not just about tasting good. True, the best water is water which has been filtered removing the chemicals and other potential hazards from the public water supplies.

Also necessary for optimal health in the heat is a good source of potassium, magnesium and electrolytes. Potassium works in conjunction with sodium to regulate the body's water balance and normalize heart rhythms. Potassium works inside the cells, sodium works just outside of the cell. Potassium also helps with clear thinking and assists the body in reducing blood pressure. One of our great retired Carthage Doctors has stated many times that if your blood pressure is up, drink 4 oz. of distilled (yes, a must) every half hour and take potassium tablets until frequent urination begins. Contrary to popular belief, one of the most advertised drinks for replacing electrolytes may not be your best choice. Read the label.