Did Ya Know... The Carthage R-9 Board of Education will meet in regular session on Monday, July 21 at 7 p.m. at the Carthage High School Auditorium Lobby.
Did Ya Know... The Carthage Municipal Pool will be closed Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and July 20 for the Carthage Aquatic Team Invitational.
Did Ya Know... Powers Museum will present World's Fairs of the 1930's on July 19 and July 20. Showing times will be 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Remember to inquire about the History Hunt at the Lobby Counter or call 358-2667.
What do you get when you cross a lion and a parrot? I don't know, but when it talks you'd better listen.
Sally stopped by Amy's house for an early morning visit. As they sat in the breakfast room having coffee, Amy's husband came walking by on his way out to the golf course. "My," said Sally, "will you look at him. He's quite a sight. With the fancy outfit, the straw hat, the wingtip shoes, and the expensive clubs, he looks like 'the Shark'." "He may look like 'the Shark'," chuckled Amy, "but trust me, he plays like 'the Minnow'!"
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
A Letter From Henry Rose.
Ed Murdock today received a letter from Henry Rose who is in St. Margaret's hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, and who was operated upon for hip joint disease by the head surgeon of the Union Pacific railway. The letter does not refer to the operation except to say that it lasted an hour and thirty-five minutes but from the tone of the message it could not have been other than a complete success. Mr. Rose speaks feelingly of the kindness of the sisters and is evidently in very good spirits. His many friends here will be glad to know that the operation was successful and that the popular barber will eventually recover.
Bucklea's Arnica Salve.
The best salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt rheum, Fever sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all skin eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. Price, 25 cents a box. For sale by A. H. Caffee & Co.
Mornin',
Used ta have a dog that would start shakin’ all over and hide behind the couch whenever it started to thunder. No talkin’ to that dog. Just wouldn’t listen.
No matter how calm we spoke, or how much we petted that dog, it wouldn’t move from its security furniture.
I don’t suppose it really hurt anything that the dog was so fearful of a rumble or two. There was just somethin’ that made us kids want to get the dog to stand up and face the thunder.
‘Course we were prob’ly lucky to not be struck down by lightnin’ durin’ some of our adventures durin’ rain storms.
I suppose now there would be some dog shrink tellin’ us that we cold somehow work the animal through its unnatural fears and make it a more functional pet. Suppose the dog wouldn’t have minded, as long there was a decent couch in the office.
The dog lived an otherwise normal and healthy life.
Some times you just have to let shakin’ dogs lay.
This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
A media preview Wednesday night showcased the latest attraction to be completed by Sam Butcher. The Fountain of Angels was created by Butcher in conjunction with Image Engineering and features over 160 bronze sculptures, including 120 Precious Moments Angels.
Proclaimed by Precious Moments to be the “newest and most dazzling attraction since the opening of the chapel”, it is presented as “an engineering masterpiece that is as inspirational as it is entertaining.” The fountain is a combination of music, light and projection during a fountain performance that utilizes thirteen pumps to push over 100,000 gallons of water through 560 valves and 265 nozzles.
The attraction is housed in a 500 seat amphitheater that incorporates a sound system that is said to rival any in the world. The music was specially recorded for the Fountain of Angels by the London Philharmonic Orchestra in London.
The construction of the theater and fountain required a total of 2,937 cubic yards of concrete and 120 tons of reinforcement bar. Over five miles of pipe was installed with a 100,000 gallon water reservoir.
Thirty-six miles of electrical cable running through over eleven miles of electrical conduit carries the 4,000 amps of power utilized during a performance.
A 70mm projector with a 6,000 watt bulb projects images upon a water mist screen that is created with a spray of 600 gallons per minute.
The Fountain will open to the public on July 18th, 19th, and 20th, and begin daily shows on July 25th. Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $3 for children 4 - 12. Children under 3 are free.
by Mari An Willis
Lots of talk about Ear Candles. Yes, we call them ear cones and they are no joke. Helps pull out wax or pus. I have been using them since my second child was young and had lots of ear infections (turned out to be food allergies causing the infection). Works kind of like a chimney drawing out the smoke.
People seem to be sharing the same problem lately ... lack of energy. Barbara reminds me of the great success she has with bee pollen. Not only does it give energy, it is a great digestive aid as it is full on enzymes. Another customer swears by COQ10 and says she can really feel the difference when she does not take it. On the herbal end, herbs traditionally used to increase energy are ginseng, gotu kola, mahaung, fo ti, nettles, and gaurana, just to name a few.
Comfrey leaf baths can help with the itch one gets from bites, stings and scrapes. A poultice of the raw leaves or the powder can help draw the pain and seepage associated with bites and poison ivy or oak. Also clay draws out poisons.
Someone asked why garlic is used for ridding the body of pin worms. The research I have read states that it helps rid the body of mucus, which is where these parasites live. If you remove their habitat, they move on looking for a better place to reside. I would personally think that the allacin in garlic could be a contributing factor. Fresh garlic works best, but the odorless is effective and often times the choice of humans for the social ramifications of smelling like garlic!
Reminders coming in the mail almost daily to protect the skin against harmful sun rays. Be aware that this is a serious situation requiring your care.
*This article is meant for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.
Martin "Bubs" Hohulin
State Representative, District 26
I really didn't think it was going to happen, but it did. I'm talking about Governor Mel Carnahan's veto of the ban on partial birth abortion. The ban on this gruesome procedure passed the House in the wee hours of the morning with only 16 dissenting votes.
The governor and House democratic leaders had tried their best to keep the bill from even being debated. We finally got to it after we stayed in session for over 13 straight hours, finishing up after 1:00 a.m.
I think by now, most of you are familiar with what the procedure is, since it has been the topic of hot discussion for the last 2 years. It is such a horrible procedure, that I'm not going to go through it again here. The fact that even some of the most adamant pro-choice legislators voted for the ban is a huge testament to how abhorrent the procedure is.
On the national level, President Clinton also vetoed such a ban saying an exception was needed to protect the life of the mother. That is the same excuse Governor Carnahan is hiding behind.
Since Clinton's veto, medical experts have testified there would never be an example of this being done to save the life of the mother. It wouldn't make any sense. If the baby is going to be removed anyway, why does it need to be killed first?
Anyway, hours after vetoing the bill Governor Carnahan was on a plane for Asia where he will be for awhile, hoping response to his veto will cool off before he gets back. Don't count on it. I was back in Jefferson City attending a meeting where there were several democrat legislators that were just as outraged as I am.
At this point, a veto override certainly looks possible, if not probable. Most of you probably know I am and always have been pro-life. It is not an issue I have ever backed away from. In this case however, it goes beyond pro-choice-pro-life. It is a matter of common decency and the sanctity of human life. The governor was wrong to veto the measure.
As usual, I may be reached at 1-800-878-7126 or House Post Office, State Capitol, Jefferson City, MO 65101 or mhohulin@services.state.mo.us for your questions, comments, or advice.
Carthage, Missouri is welcoming the MS 150, a two-day, non-competitive cycling event that benefits the fight against multiple sclerosis. This year's bike tour is a scenic trip through the Missouri and Kansas countryside that begins at Republic, Missouri (near Springfield) on Saturday, September 6th. The cyclists travel to Carthage to stay the night and finish their tour in Baxter Springs, KS on Sunday.
According to Lori Johnson, Special Events Coordinator for the Ozark Branch, Mid America Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, over 600 cyclists are expected to stop in Carthage for their overnight break that weekend. The Carthage Chamber of Commerce will be assisting Ms. Johnson in finding local volunteer organizations and churches in Carthage to help keep the event up and running. Debbie Bevan, Bike Tour Coordinator at the Springfield office added that "You may not be able to change the world, but you can help change the lives of a third of a million Americans struggling against multiple sclerosis, the number one disabling disease of young adults. Devoted volunteers are one of the greatest contributing factors to the Tour's success."
Heather Kelly, Executive Director for the Carthage Chamber of Commerce, is excited that the MS Society chose Carthage for their overnight destination. "Nearly all of Carthage's lodging establishments are booked solid for that weekend," said Kelly. "The Chamber will be supplying the several hundred bicyclists with souvenir visitor packets about Carthage." Ms. Kelly added "It's my hope that the good citizens of Carthage will find out how they can volunteer to help make this event a success and make Carthage a special place to remember in the hearts of the cyclists and volunteers from throughout the region, as well as those who will benefit for the funds raised in the MS 150."
If you are interested in riding the MS 150 Bike Tour all you need to get started are two wheels and a helmet. All you have to do is fill out a registration form and mail in your $25 fee to the MS Society. Each bicyclist is required to raise a minimum of $150 in pledges, and we have tons of information and videos to help you get started. You will then receive a starter packet with pledge sheets, helpful tips for the weekend and all the training information you need.
Proceeds from the 1997 MS 150 Bike tour will support national research programs as well as health-related services provided to more than 800 people with MS in the Ozark Branch's 26 county service area. Since the National Multiple Sclerosis society was founded in 1946, it has spent more for MS research than any non-profit agency anywhere in the world. Through its 142 chapters and branches, the Society provides services for people with MS across the nation. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is dedicated to ending the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.
More information about the event is available by calling the MS 150 Information Hotline at 1-800-745-4148 or by visiting their website at www.ms150-mokan.org.