Did Ya Know... Sponsorships are still being sought and finalized for the individual event categories in the Christmas Lighting Contest. For information, contact the Carthage Chamber Of Commerce at 358-2373 or by fax at 358-7479.
Did Ya Know... Stone's Throw Community Theatre and The Upsidedown Theatre Company will present Sir Slob And The Princess, a comedy, on August 23 at 7 p.m. and August 24 at 1 p.m. Call 358-9665 for reservations or information.
"How old are you?" asked the office manager of an applicant for a job. "Twenty-seven," answered the young man. "Well, what do you expect to be in three years?" "Thirty," the young man replied without hesitation.
We all spring from animals, but some of us didn't spring far.
"Are you severely injured?" "Can't tell until I see my lawyer."
A bank is a place where you keep the government's money until the tax man asks for it.
I'm so nervous, I keep coffee awake.
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
Dr. L. D. Balfour Says Carthage Can Get the Blair Line.
For some time past Dr. L. D. Balfour has been interesting himself actively in a new north and south railroad which he thinks Carthage has an excellent chance to get. It is an extension of the well known Blair line which now runs from Kansas City south to Osceola, a distance of 140 miles. The Blair line people own large interests in the Frisco and it is certain they will soon tap the Frisco at a convenient Southwest Missouri point for access to Kansas City.
Stockton is making a strong pull to get the road, and will probably succeed. In that case either Monett or Carthage will probably be the point at which the Frisco will be tapped. Carthage could probably get it by the right effort, and in that undertaking would probably be seconded by Joplin, as the Frisco branch from here to that place could be used in a connecting line to Neosho, Pineville, Bentonville, and Rogers, Ark., parts being already built.
Mornin',
I thought there for a while ever'thing was speedin' up a little ever'day. I finally realized that the battery in my watch must be gettin' worn down a notch or two. Sure was a relief.
Now I'm sure I can get another week or two out of the old workhorse. I've just got to remember to add a couple a minutes to what it reads ever'day. A little mental calculation to know 'xactly what time it is.
I may just wind down with it. Slow down a little. 'Sides, by the time it quits, there'll be one day there with an extra thirty minutes or so in it. That's what this country really needs, a twenty-four and a half hour day.
I figure I'll take that thirty minutes and figure out how to get the watch open and try and find a battery to fit. Why don't they stamp somethin' on the outside like radios do? "Uses two type D batteries."
I'd just pitch it and buy one a those $4 jobs, but I still like watches with hands on 'em. I don't like bein' around one a those watches that thinks it smarter than I am.
This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin'.
The Public Works Committee will revisit several long discussed matters at today's meeting in City Hall at 5:15 p.m.
What is expected to be a final draft of the storm water management ordinance is scheduled to be presented by the Engineering Department. The recent discussion centers around the portion of the ordinance that would require housing developments to have storm water control.
Developers have resisted the proposal stating that the increased cost of development may take their projects out of the market.
The proposed ordinance would also bring Carmar and Precious Moments property under the same guidelines as other developments within the City.
The reopening of the mall sidewalk leading from the south side of the Square to Fifth Street is again being discussed. The sidewalk was closed over a year ago in fear of liability because of its poor condition.
The discovery that the property had deed restrictions that included reverter rights if the land was used for anything but a sidewalk prompted the Council to back away from planned improvements.
According to recent discussions during various meetings, the City has obtained a clear title for the two parcels of property involved and plans for improvements are again progressing.
There is little hope that the bid of approximately $55,000 the Council received several years ago will be sufficient to get the job done now. The Council budgeted $80,000 for the project this fiscal year, and some fear that will still fall short.
Although comments at some meetings have indicated there was no official agreement between the County and City Officials, County funding of the overlay on Civil War Road did seem to free at least some funds for the sidewalk mall improvements that would have had to be used for the road.
A request for a possible reimbursement for sewer main extensions by private parties will also be discussed at today's meeting.
Ruth Kolpin has asked if such an arrangement could be possible as she is intending to extend sewer lines to her property. She is asking that if any new lines are connected to the extension that some sort of "hook up" fee could be charged to help pay for the original extension. Some other communities have such an ordinance according to Kolpin. She has suggested that a time limit of perhaps 7-10 years would be appropriate
Sponsored by Computer Minded/On The Net
One thing to remember while you're on the Internet is that security is always a big issue. Don't be paranoid, just be careful.
What you have to remember is that while you're on the Internet you're traveling around the world and people may be watching. Also, if you send an e-mail message people can intercept it along the way.
When sending an e-mail message, keep the subject simple. If someone is trying to intercept an e-mail message the first thing they will see is the subject.
Most people list a subject that has something to do with the content of the message. But think about this, you're sending an e-mail message to a co-worker about the CEO of your company who is about to be laid off. You give the message a subject of "CEO being laid off!" Anyone looking at a list of e-mail messages will see that subject and take time to read it.
What if you gave it a subject like "Hi" or "Hello?" Do you really think anyone would take the time to intercept and read that message? Probably not.
The point is, if you're sending an important e-mail message give it a stupid subject. Very little effort on your part but it could save you a lot of grief.
By Randi Smith
Instructor of Cosmetology
Corrective Make Up
You know that an oval face is considered to be the ideal shape. Corrective makeup techniques can be applied to other facial types to create the illusion of an oval shape. Techniques can be used to enhance an oval face.
This simple rule can be followed when applying corrective or contour makeup. "Use lights in the valley and use shadows on the hills." When highlighting it adds width while shadowing is used to narrow and play down features.
To make a short nose look longer highlight down the center of the nose. Shadowing down the center of a long nose will cause it to look shorter.
For a receding chin use highlighting in the shallow areas. A sagging double chin, play down the extra chin by applying darker foundation to that area.
Adding corrective makeup to the jaw line can add width to a narrow jaw line or play down a broad jaw line by shadowing. Corrective makeup for the lips changes the entire appearance. Drooping lips need higher corners painted on. Uneven lips can be hidden by simply drawing an even line when applying the lipstick. Heavy lips can take on a thinner look by applying a darker outline inside the lipstick with a lip liner pencil.
Shaping eyebrows requires a good deal of practice for all of us. I recommend you allow your stylist to do this and then learn to use your pencils if still needed.
Health & Nutrition
by Judith Sheldon
Sponsored by McCune-Brooks Hospital
HEALTH AND SAFETY: While house fires occur more frequently in the winter, burns are also a problem in summer. These are often caused by summer projects, such as barbecuing, gardening, and house painting.
When barbecuing, never use a starter fuel that is not designed specifically for the purpose. Follow directions carefully. It's easy to have a flare-up that can then ignite your clothing. Please keep children and pets away from the barbecue area.
When painting any interior, keep windows and doors open. Paint fumes are flammable. If they are not allowed to escape they can easily ignite and trap whoever is in that room. Never use gasoline to wash off paint, paint brushes, or paint-stained clothes. Gasoline fumes are highly inflammable.
When gardening, if you must use an insecticide, follow directions carefully.
Run cold water over minor burns. Do not apply ice or lotions. Never apply butter; it would "cook" the area it's on.
DIVE SAFELY: Diving accidents seem to increase every summer. Simple precautions could prevent most accidents and spare people from tragic spinal cord injuries that can lead to paralysis. Before you dive, check the depth of the water. Lakes or ponds can be too shallow and you can't always tell just by looking.
James S. Harris, 71, 2119 Grand Ave., died at 7:45 p.m. last Thursday, July 31, 1997, at his home after a one-year illness.
Mr. Harris was born Dec. 10, 1925, at Carthage. He was a lifetime resident and was a 1943 graduate of Carthage Senior High School.
He was an air-traffic controller with the Federal Aviation Administration, serving at the Joplin Regional Airport for 20 years. He retired in 1989and was a vocal supporter of a Carthage airport.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Carthage.
He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
He married Bonnie Jean Janney on Feb. 13, 1945, at Columbus, Kan. She survives.
Also surviving are four sons, Richard Harris, West Nyack, N.Y., Mike Harris, Steve Harris and John Harris, all of Carthage; a daughter, Nancy Hutchins, Milipitas, Calif.; his mother, Verna L. Harris, Carthage; two brothers, Glen Harris, Bella Vista, Ark., and Ed Harris, Iving Texas; a sister, Donna Irwin, Longview, Texas; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Knell Mortuary. The Rev. Bill Sutter will officiate. Burial will be in Fasken Cemetery, northeast of Carthage.