Did Ya Know... The Old Fashioned Market Fair was started in 1898. This year’s fair will be Sat., Jan. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Carthage Memorial Hall. For information, call the Carthage Chamber, 358-2373.

Did Ya Know... The January Share Parckage must be purchased by Jan. 7 at a cost of $14. For details, call the Family Literacy Council at 358-5926.

Did Ya Know... The VantAge Point and Area Agency on Aging will not have a Friday Fair today.

A theater manager found a wallet with no name and $700 in it. He announced to the audience, "Will the person who lost the $700 please form a double line at the box office?"

Things are so bad financially that one supermarket is putting in a recovery room.

Young wife: Don’t forget to bring home another mousetrap.

Husband: What’s the matter with the one I brought yesterday?

Young wife: It’s full!

To avoid trouble, breathe through your nose, and keep your mouth shut.

Council Reports.

A communication from The Daily relative to a ditch in Chase’s sub-division of part of North Carthage was referred to the street committee.

The city collector reported $10,916.84 current taxes, $580.29 delinquent taxes, and $862.75 licenses collected for the month.

The police judge reported $30.00 assessed and collected for the month.

The chief engineer reported three fires responded to by the fire department for the month.

The treasurer showed the following balances: General revenue fund, $6,841.90; water fund, $3,312.55; courthouse bonds, $2,641.42; and city hall bonds, $25.45.

An ordinance appropriating funds to pay city’s expenses for the month was passed. The treasurer and city clerk submitted their semi-annual reports, and the same were approved and ordered published.

The Cop Shop

From the Carthage Police Department

What’s Up at the P.D.

Children’s Christmas Party

The Police Department has another Children’s Benefit Christmas Party under its belt now. The Party, attended by 453 of Carthage’s children, went well. Each child received treats to eat at the party, as well as some to take home. The also received a $10 gift certificate with which to buy a toy (that’s $4,530 worth). A few lucky children had their ticket number drawn, and won a bicycle, a Super Nintendo game machine, or one of numerous other special door prizes (that’s another $2,800 or so). The Carthage DARE Choir performed some Christmas tunes for the children, and of course that jolly old elf Santa Claus was there.

We had been concerned early on that we would not be able to present as nice a party this year due to low funding. But thanks to many people and organizations in our community, this year’s party went very well. Special thanks to the Carthage Junior High, which donated over $2,000 from its many students. Thanks also to Mrs. Rogers, and the members of the Carthage Junior High School Student Council. We really couldn’t keep this party going without their help setting up, keeping the kids happy, and cleaning up afterward (great job CJHS!).

Singleton Warning On Local Cancer Drive

Release by Senator Marvin Singleton

Sen. Marvin Singleton, R-Seneca, issued a warning today about an appeal for donations to the "1998 Jasper County Area Cancer Drive" to support the Cancer Center for Detection and Prevention, identified as project of the Pacific West Center Fund.

"I received a letter asking me to contribute money to this organization and to conduct door-to-door solicitations in the Joplin area," Singleton said. "I learned an investigation was carried out in 1988 by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office that determined the Pacific West Center Fund was not a legitimate charitable organization. Additionally, an injunction was brought against the parent company and was subsequently fined $125,000 for its solicitation tactics."

"The fund reported collecting $1,290 in Jasper County last year and has set a goal of $1,500 for 1998," continued Singleton. "Citizens who are solicited by the fund may file a complaint by calling the Attorney General’s Consumer Hotline at 1-800-392-8222."

If you have any comments or questions, Sen. Singleton can be reached at his office in Jefferson City - State Capitol, Room 426, Jefferson City, Missouri 65101, (573) 751-2306, msingl01@services.state.mo.us.

letter from ma

Picture taking is part of Christmas -- kids in front of the tree, kids in angel costumes, kids with their gifts piled around them.

Getting pictures at our family gathering, which includes eleven grandchildren, sometimes turns into a circus.

Philip was two and a half the year he decided he would not smile for the family Christmas picture. The others posed with wide smiles to show what a happy family they were.

His mother tried gentle persuasion. "Don't you want to look nice in the picture, like Michael?"

Philip gritted his teeth all the more, and the expression on his face said, "You can't make me smile."

His father took a dim view of all the fuss. Simple, just tell the kid to smile.

"Philip!" he shouted in a tone that would strike terror in most kids. "You smile!"

"No."

That year's picture of the family shows father, mother and three children in their most dazzling smiles. Philip stands in front of the others with lips in a tight pucker, cheeks sucked in. And in his eyes is a glimmer that says, "I won."

I’m a little amazed ever year ta see the effort volunteered by the local police officers in puttin’ on the Children’s Benefit Christmas party. I used ta get overwhelmed tryin’ to cope with a children’s birthday party.

As I’m sure the Department would be quick ta point out, the efforts of citizens supportin’ the financial side of the gatherin’ is also quite a statement as to the community’s character.

From those I’ve talked to, bein’ involved in the effort is an important part of their Christmas celebration. All the plannin’ and hours of preparation is rewarded by the appreciation of the kids and their parents.

Just wanted to take a minute to thank Chief Ellefsen and his crew for contributing "above and beyond" to the community.

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

by Oak Street health & herb.

Natural Nutrition

by Mari An Willis

Amino Acids are the "building blocks" of protein. There are 22 commonly found amino acids that support the growth, repair and maintenance of over 16 different types of proteins in the human body. Some of these proteins include enzymes, antibodies, skin, hormones, connective tissues, muscles and blood.

Picture your body as a complex computer system. Amino acids act as computer chips, relaying messages to prompt your body's functions. In fact, one or more amino acid is involved in every biochemical process in the body.

Stress, illness, injury and exercise affect the way your body uses the amino acids you consume and the amount you need. So, an imbalance of amino acids may cause a malfunction in your "computer."

It is recommended that amino acids be taken with the proper cofactors (vitamins and minerals) to ensure proper metabolism in the body. Especially important is Vitamin B6. In addition, no harmful side effects are associated with amino acids, unlike certain drugs.

The amino acid panel is a laboratory test performed on a sample of blood or urine. It measure the levels of 41 amino acids and ammonia. Measuring any excesses or deficiencies of these amino acids can help in evaluating the efficiency of your body's computer.

A blood panel indicates which amino acids are circulating in your system. Blood is the indicator most commonly used by physicians, although a urine panel will usually be recommended when maldigestion, malabsorption or infection are suspected. Your physician may recommend both.

*This article is meant for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.

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