Did Ya Know... The Sunrise Sidewalk Sale will be this Sat., July 26. Merchants and vendors will be open at 7 a.m. A weaving demonstration will be held at 9 a.m.; Shriner's Band at 10 a.m. and the Raging River Band at 11 a.m. Throughout the day will be the National Guard Humvee, Shriner's Train Rides, and a Re/Max Local Celebrity Dunk Tank.
Did Ya Know... Stone's Throw Theatre will hold its 13th annual "Sally" Awards this Saturday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. For reservations, call 358-9665. Did Ya Know... The Missouri State Fair in Sedalia will be from Aug. 14 - Aug. 23. For information, call 816-829-3247 or toll free 888-432-3247.
Did Ya Know... The Family Literacy Council is needing volunteers. Call Evelena at 358-5926 if you are interested.
The owner of the car was most concerned. He told the farmer, "I didn't mean to run over your rooster, and more than anything, I'd like to replace him." The farmer said, "Well, go ahead, then. Introduce yourself to the chickens - they're in back!"
Fish must be brain food, because they travel in schools!
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
Another Body of Ore at 85 Feet on the South Carthage.
The South Carthage company, whose recently opened mine near this city has attracted so much attention of late, is now entitled to fresh laurels by reason of today's developments.
The company a few days ago began sinking their shaft for water, the original run of jack having been gone through. The shaft went "blind" for fifteen feet and at 85 feet the biggest strike of jack yet made was opened. It is all free ore and remarkably rich.
C. French, the superintendent, found the strike had been made when he went to the mine this morning and with the hole two feet into the stuff he hurried back to town with specimens of the big strike which he displayed at this office and elsewhere. The owners are justly elated for they undoubtedly have a bonanza.
Mornin',
Ever now and then I like to drive on a hot, steamy day with all the windows down and the air conditioner off. Just ta see if it’s near as bad as folks think.
I can remember how amazed folks were when they heard a neighbor buyin’ a convertible with an air conditioner. Guess they didn’t think of drivin’ with the top up on occasion.
My grandparents had one a those water evaporator cans they hooked to the passenger’s side window. The main problem bein’ it just made ya think it was gonna cool down eventually. I don’t think those ever worked as good as the 4-70 air conditioner my dad always told folks about. (Four windows down at 70 miles an hour for you young whippersnappers who hadn’t heard that one.)
I’ve got to admit it would be a lot less comfortable to live without the luxury of conditioned air. I haven’t yet figured out why air is only conditioned when it is cooled. Looks ta me like heated air is also conditioned. Guess heat is a necessity while cool deserves a more sophisticated nomenclature.
This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
Street Commissioner Tom Shelley told the Council last Tuesday that new street name signs should be installed throughout the City by the end of the year. Shelley is currently assessing bids opened last week and will report on his recommendation at next week’s Public Works Committee meeting.
The bids were lower than expected, ranging from $16,000 to $18,000 for the entire set. There has been interest shown by some Council members in upgrading street signs in the historic districts to match those being installed in the Square district.
That project was spear headed by Main Street Carthage with financial aid from the Boylan Foundation and Steadley Trust. The Street Department installed the Victorian looking signs after the Carthage Technical Center machine shop class assisted in drilling additional holes in the brackets.
Main Street Carthage is negotiating with the City to market the old street signs as they come available. Main Street Director Diane Sharits says that there have already been inquiries as to the availability of certain particular street signs.
The department is wrapping up the process of choosing the new patrol officer. After many weeks of testing, interviews, and investigations, the final decisions have been made, and Brady Stewart will soon take his place with our ‘family’. The hiring process is grueling, and puts a strain on those giving and grading the testing, as well as those subjected to these tests and interviews. Thanks to all who had input in this process.
At this time, we are missing two other members of our Department family that have moved on to other activities. Lynn Shelley, formerly a day-shift dispatcher, has taken a position with the City Engineers Office. Vickey Whitehead, formerly one of our Parking control Officers, has left us, pursuing a home business, and continuing to help as a volunteer in the R-9 School system. We will miss them both and wish them success in their future endeavors.
We welcome the following “new” employees: Parking Control Officer Teresa Block; Court Services Officer Shelly Lushbaugh; and Nuisance Abatement Officer Janet Walter. Ms. Lushbaugh replaces Joy Marbough, who left us after the birth of her child. Ms. Walter joins us this summer to help with the extra work this season brings to our full time MAO, Connie Artym.
Testing and interviews for a replacement Dispatcher have just been completed this week. A decision on this position will likely be made in the next few weeks.
A list of special activities your Police Department is involved in around your community:
On July 1st, Det. Williams conducted an organizational meeting for the “Clinton Street” Neighborhood Watch Group at Memorial Hall.
On July 1st and 2nd, Sgt. Evans presented an “Emergency Vehicle Operation Course” school in Joplin at MSSC with practical courses held at Joplin’s airport.
On July 15th, Det. Williams conducted the “Clinton Street” Neighborhood Watch meeting.
On July 18th, Chief Ellefsen and Det. Williams attended a “Children’s Center” workshop at their facility at Joplin Freeman’s Hospital.
On July 1st and 2nd, Ptl. Hirshey attended the “Emergency Vehicle Operations Course” (described above).
On July 2nd Chief Ellefsen attended the “Occupant Protection Issues” class at MSHP Troop “D” in Springfield.
On August 5th from 1-5 PM, a “Vietnamese Cultural Awareness” seminar will be presented at the Carthage Senior High School Auditorium to members of the Carthage Police Department as well as other area agencies.
by Mari An Willis
Soy foods have been making the headlines for their important roll in hormonal balance and the part they play in the prevention and protection against various cancers. Soybeans are a powerhouse of proteins and among the few legumes considered a complete protein, meaning they contain all the essential amino acids. Soybeans are relatively high in fat ... the necessary, I repeat, necessary unsaturated fats. The only drawback to soy foods is that most of us are unfamiliar with them. The following are just a few items readily available to get your daily dose of soy.
Soy Sauce, also known as shoyu, is an Asian condiment made from soy, wheat and salt. Wheat-free is called tamari (delicious)! Reduced sodium types are available at health food stores.
Textured vegetable protein (TVP) is a high protein food produced by processing defatted soy flour to extract most of its soluble sugars. Try using TVP in place of meat in chili, stews, and casseroles. Very easy to use, cheap and most people can't tell the difference in taco "meat" and the like. Several ready mix packages available or try soaking the large chunks in spaghetti sauce for several hours ... instant meatballs! Cookbooks available.
Tofu can be used in many ways. The important thing about tofu is to be sure you store it right so you can love the flavor! Always store in water in the refrigerator any unused portion and rinse daily. Best used within 3 - 4 days. Tofu will pick up the flavor of marinade and is excellent in stir fry. More on tofu another week. Cookbooks available.
Possibly the best thing about eating soybeans is it supports Missouri Agriculture!!!
Subject: Carthage Solar 7-22-97
Date: Tue, 22 Jul 1997
Today was a good day, our car passed all safety requirements with ease. We had the best visibility, turning radius, stability and braking systems of all entrants. Today, we also visited the Texas International Speedway where the cars were allowed to drive the track for an hour. The Phoenix's average speed around the track was approximately 50 mph (the fastest around the track). Jason Strecker piloted the Phoenix beautifully around the track, we suffered only one tire blow out during this run. Stability of the tire had been weakened by the loading ramps on the trailer. The steel actually sliced one of the tires, however, the defect was detected before usage, unfortunately one went unnoticed. Enclosed is a picture of the Phoenix travelling around the track at 50 mph.
Tomorrow is the first day of the actual race. Matt Bohm will drive the car the first part of the leg until the rest stop (64 miles). After Matt's turn at the wheel, Alex Melin will finish the 20 miles remaining.
All looks well and we hope to succeed.
Subject: Carthage Solar
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 1997
Today was our first day of racing. Matt Bohm began the 64 mile leg of the race. Due to loss of efficiency in the front braking systems, we trailered 30 of our 50 free miles. The trailering allowed us to travel to a rest stop and fix our problem. After our problem was fixed, we finished out the day with the 15.5 mile drive in to Stephensville. All in all, we ended up with a 75% discharged battery pack. At the impound, our panel charged all but 15% of the pack in only 4 hours. This rating is better than what we expected. We will have 2 hours of charging time in the morning before the race starts. This should be ample time to charge our batteries to 110%.
Tomorrow is the longest single day of racing, although the individual legs are shorter, the day is 120 miles. Jason Strecker and Micah Osborne will be taking turns at the wheel.
It sounds more and more as if we will have a special session this summer to run at the same time as veto session. There is one issue that probably warrants a special session but the rest of the issues Governor Carnahan is talking about are not what special sessions are for. A good example of what specials sessions are for is the flood of 1993. It happened after we had adjourned the regular session so we had to go back and deal with the cost of repair and cleanup.
The issue this time that needs attention is a Branson tourism tax. A court has just recently thrown out the tax as unconstitutional. Branson has indicated they want to keep the tax so it will need to be rewritten and redone so it will be constitutional. I want to emphasize this only affects the Branson area.
Martin "Bubs" Hohulin
State Representative, District 26
Governor Carnahan has also said he wants to expand the special session to include 2 bills he vetoed. That's not the way the system works. The legislature writes the laws, the governor either signs or vetoes them and if he vetoes them the legislature tries to override his veto with a 2/3 vote. If that happens it becomes law; if not, the veto stands and you try again next session. Now the governor wants to turn the special session into a negotiating session on bills he didn't like. That's not how it works. We are in regular session for almost 5 months and the governor has plenty of time for input and negotiation then.
One of the issues is the economic development bill. This is a bill we have annually that grants tax credit, tax breaks, grants, low interest loans, etc. to a variety of projects, businesses and local governments around the state. I've never been a big fan of those bills because I would rather see a broad based tax cut and a reduction of regulations on all businesses rather than a patchwork reduction. This bill proves when regulations and tax rates are reduced, economic activity increases.
The other issue is the partial-birth abortion ban. Governor Carnahan wants to have enough loopholes in the bill so anyone could have this barbaric procedure performed at any time for any reason. He was wrong to veto this bill and we should just override the veto.
People who are buying a few acres and moving to our area from the city should know a couple basic rules about driving on country roads.
The first rule is to slow down. Rule number two is to wait.
That open road with little traffic may look mighty good for speeding home after work. But watch those intersections. You can get knocked end over end mighty easily by that wheat truck who has the right-of-way and you didn't slow down and wait for.
Don't be in such a hurry to get home that you whiz by other cars splattering gravel all over them. You'll appreciate it when they slow down for you. Lots of windshields and paint jobs get messed up by flying gravel. Same thing applies if the road is muddy. Stop and wait till the other guy gets through the mud hole before barreling through yourself.
Another thing. During harvest you'll come up behind farmers on combines or other farm equipment. Slow down, be patient, and the driver will find a place to pull over so you can pass. He knows you're behind him and laying on your horn won't move him any faster. Just wait a minute.
And if your car won't start on a freezing cold morning, call a neighbor, then slow down and have another cup of coffee. He'll be glad to come over to give you a jump-start after he has fed the cattle and broken the ice on the pond so they'll have water.
That's when you again follow rule number two. Wait ...