Did Ya Know... The final Preschool Storytime will be held today at 10:30 a.m. at the Carthage Public Library.

Did Ya Know... The Diabetes Support Group Meeting is today in the cafeteria of McCune-Brooks Hospital from 4 to 5 p.m.

Did Ya Know... The Carthage softball team will have a game at Carl Junction on Thursday, Aug. 28 starting at 4:30 p.m.

Did Ya Know... The Carthage girls tennis team will face Webb City in Carthage on Aug. 28 at 4:30 p.m.

Did Ya Know... A ribbon cutting will be held at Southwest Heating & Air on Wednesday, September 3 at 10 a.m.

Fifteen-year-old Fred: Dad, the Bible says that if you don’t let me have the car, you hate me.

Dad: Where does it say that?

Son: Proverbs 13:24: He that spareth the ‘rod hateth his son.

A butcher was waiting on one woman when a second woman ran into the shop. "Quick," the second woman said to the butcher, "give me a pound of cat food, will you?" Then she turned to the woman who had been ahead of her at the counter. "I hope you don’t mind my butting in ahead of you," she said. "No," said the first woman, "not if you’re that hungry."

Prof. L.E. Robinson Married.

Cards have been received by friends in this city announcing the marriage of Prof. Luther E. Robinson and Miss Anna E. Dysart at Springfield. Prof. Robinson is president of the Normal and Fitting School of this city and Miss Dysart was one of the teachers last year. The announcement of the wedding is somewhat of a surprise, but their friends join in extending congratulations and best wishes.

Results Still in Doubt.

The Oronogo saloon petition again occupied the time of the county court all day today. This time it is J. R. McLaughlin, who wants the license, and it is given out that he has 76 names where 82 are required. The case will probably not be settled today. There were the usual delegations for and against the petition and they, with the attorneys, made things lively in the courtroom all day. Del Beeson represents McLaughlin and Harry Green the remonstrators.

Boyer Calls for Memorial Hall Plan.

Special Services Committee Chair Jackie Boyer requested that the committee start bringing together a long range plan for Memorial Hall at a meeting in City Hall Monday evening. The committee oversees the operation of the facility.

Mayor Riley has directed the Budget Committee to bring forth a five year plan for capital improvements for the City and Boyer stated that long range plans for Memorial Hall should be a consideration.

Boyer suggested that expansion of the facility should be considered if that would better serve the community.

City Hall and the Civil War Museum should also have long range plans according to Boyer.

In other business the Committee voted to allow a 25% discount for the use of the Hall for a photographers' convention based on the fact that eight days will be booked. The regular rate would be $1,800.

The Committee also voted to recommend allowing the Queen's Own Highland Rifle Regiment to refurbish the artillery piece that sits in front of Memorial Hall.

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It's all about perspective.

The old sayin' that if its worth doin', it's worth doin' right is absolutely right. The rub comes in the interpretation of the key word "right." In most cases, that can vary widely accordin' to circumstances.

To bring this into proper perspective, consider the "right" way to plant a garden. Don't know of two people who do it 'xactly the same. Same for cuttin' grass. There are numerous lines of thought as to the proper height of the blade, the angle of attack, mulch or bag.

Even the "experts" (another ambiguous term in any circumstance) can't agree most of the time.

'Course most of the time doin' it right means doin' it the way who ever is complainin' about the way you do it thinks it should be done. This usually has little to do with the how it would actually get done if the complainer was in your shoes.

I suppose ever'one has the right to complain ever now and then, just as you have the right to completely ignore 'em.

This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin'.

Randall Kunze, D.P.M.