Joe Butler
Wednesday April 16, 1997 Volume V, Number 212
Did Ya Know... The ABWA will be meeting Thurs., April 17 at 6:30 p.m., at the Flower Basket on the Square.
Did Ya Know... The Family Literacy Center is having a Fund-raiser Dinner Friday, May 12, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Historic Phelps House. Call 358-2705 or 358-5926 to make reservations.
Did Ya Know... The University Extension will provide a program on "Children and Health on April 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the University Extension Center in Carthage; speaker is Terri Burnett, Paramedic I/C, Carthage EMS.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with leaving the airline tickets on the dresser.
A man's conscience began to bother him so he wrote a letter to the IRS. Gentlemen: I haven't been able to sleep at night because I cheated on last year's income tax. Enclosed find a check for $1,000. If I still can't sleep, I'll mail the balance.
Money may not be everything but it sure keeps the kids talking to you!
The Public Works Committee opted to recommend that the decision on whether or not to hire a Staff City Engineer be postponed for another two weeks at yesterday afternoon's meeting.
A vote of the full City Council last month to begin the search for a Staff Engineer was reconsidered at the following Council meeting with the decision postponed until April 22. The committee was to come back to the Council with a recommendation at that time but will instead move to postpone the vote until May 13, the next regularly scheduled meeting.
Joe Butler, current Assistant to the Engineer, told the committee that the Engineering Department would work with whoever was chosen by the Council, but emphasized that he felt the arrangement with Tri-State Engineering was a good one for the City.
Joe Butler
Tri-State contracts with the City on an as-needed basis from its office located within the City Engineering Building at 7th and Orchard.
Committee member Jackie Boyer restated her position that the department is in transition since long time employee Harold Neely is retiring. Boyer has been at the forefront of the move to bring a full time staff engineer on board. Boyer contends that the funds paid to Tri-State, and an equivalent of Neely's salary would pay for a Staff Engineer and possibly a Department requested additional staff member.
Nolan Henry supports continuing the contractual ageement with Tri-State and making Butler the Department Head.
"We hired Joe with the understanding that when Harold left," said Henry, "that Joe would take his place. I would hate to see this Council go back on its word again."
The Engineering Department budget request is to move Butler into Neely's position, hire a replacement for Butler, and add a staff member to assist City Codes inspector Bud Rogers.
"I'm not saying that your recommendations are false, by any means," said Boyer. "What I'm saying is, let's put in a Department Head, and they will work with you and assess that situation and see how to bring those people on line."
Getting a six vote majority required to hire a Staff Engineer may be difficult.
Hartline Hospice, Inc. recently opened an office in Carthage. Carolyne M. Havens, R. N., is the Team Director. Havens was with McCune Brooks Hospital for sixteen years. She became interested in hospice work after caring for a terminally ill parent.
Hartline Hospice provides care for terminally ill patients and their families. They focus on quality of life when the length is determined to be weeks to months and no further treatment for cure is being pursued.
Besides scheduled visits nurses are on call and available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, including holidays. Care is funded by Medicare, Medicaid, VA, Champus or private insurance, but no patient is refused care due to their inability to pay.
Volunteers are always needed and are a vital part of hospice. Volunteers can transport patients to and from doctor's offices, spend time with patients giving the caregiver a break, or do work in the office.
For more information about services or volunteer work, call 358-3526.
by John Amantea
You won’t see termites crawling across your floor, but thousands might be devouring the wood in your walls and floors, weakening the structure of your home. Here are a few suggestions to help with the war on these "invisible" enemies:
* Check your roof for small abrasions that may have been caused by strong winds or hail. Even small cracks can invite water damage which will be expensive to repair. Plus, this year’s small crack is next year’s big one, and it’ll be more costly to repair later on.
* Look for cracks in cement walkways, patios and garage floors and fill them in. Moisture gets into these cracks and not only causes them to worsen, but damages the foundation of your home.
* Uncover vents you covered when “buttoning up” your home for winter. Covered vents prevent proper ventilation and result in moisture build-up in and around your home - a breeding ground for termites. Termites - at more than $1.1 billion a year - top the list of “invisible” dangers that cause preventable damage. A piece of wood may look normal on the outside while it is being destroyed on the inside.
Spring is a good time to have a professional give your home a complete checkup, since often a trained professional will spot the initial signs of danger that the homeowner can’t see.
from the American Podiatric Medical Association
Sponsored by Randall Kunze, D.P.M.
Foot Tips
Practically all babies have healthy feet. The foot covering should only be protective until the infant begins to walk.
Pumps or high heels with heels of more than two inches can cause knee and back problems, falls, shortened calf muscles and an unnatural walk.
Seventy-five percent of all Americans experience foot problems of some sort in their lifetime. Many do not seek treatment because they believe that discomfort and pain are expected.
Many infections can be avoided by keeping your feet dry and clean. Wash feet daily with soap and warm water. Dry carefully, especially between toes. Change shoes and stockings regularly to decrease moisture.
The big toe is the hardest working toe. The big toe supports most of the body's weight when your foot pushes you forward. A sore big toe can make walking and standing uncomfortable.
Tight fitting shoes can cause a lot of foot problems. Shoes should be roomy enough to move your toes and not bind.
Tight pantyhose, stockings or shoes can increase the risk of developing hammer toes.did
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April 17, 1997 Ribbon Cutting 10:00a.m.
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Mornin'
This is the time a year when the rubber hits the road as far as the Council is concerned. That's 'cause it when the money gets spread around to the various departments and the nondepartmental groups.
Seems we have weathered the discussions 'bout the police station, the new ladder truck, and this year we are gettin' to the Street and Engineerin' Departments.
'Course ever year there is a scramble for the dollars "granted" or in more legal terms, paid in contracts for various services.
It must be a humblin' experience for those on the receivin' end. Not that anyone makes a big deal about justifyin' expenditures, but the reality is that the Council can make a major difference in the fundin' decisions they make. The fact is that most of 'em take the job of watchin' the citizens money pretty serious.
'Course that makes for some real life drama when it comes down to the final cuts. The curtain opens tonight with the second act on Thursday.
This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin.'
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
HARNESS THIEF CAUGHT. His Name is Joseph Botts and He is a Morphine Fiend. A man, giving his name as Joseph Botts, was arrested by Marshal Stafford while trying to sell a pair of check reins at George's second hand store on North Main street.
Some days ago the fellow sold Mr. George a bridle and a pair of lines. They were identified by Mr. Dixon, who lives on South Maple street, as his property.
Mr. George told Marshal Stafford of the circumstance and has kept a watch for the fellow. He came back this afternoon and Mr. George went out saying he was after some change but instead of going for change he went after the Marshal, who arrested the fellow in front of the store.
Botts was taken before Justice Harvey Tyree and given ten days in jail. He claimed to be from Colorado. He is a morphine fiend of the very worst kind and says he stole the harness to obtain money.