Did Ya Know... The Emergency Services Board has moved to the 9-1-1 Center. The new mailing address is P.O. Box 801, Carthage, MO 64836. The telephone number is 358-7000 which has not been changed. The Communications Center portion of the building will not be open to the public, however an opportunity to see the new Center will be provided in late July.
Did Ya Know... Columbus Dawson was the first Carthage newspaper publisher and member of a family which played an important role in construction of the Kendrick House. His pre-war printing press was confiscated the day of the Battle of Carthage by the confederate state government and subsequently was used to print paper money to pay the troops.
Did Ya Know... The City Compost Lot (former Landfill) at Macon and Oak Hill Road, will be closed for the holiday weekend, Friday and Saturday, the 4th and 5th of July.
I'm not afraid of hard work--I've fought it successfully for years.
I do push-ups three times a day--from my chair, for meals.
If money doesn't grow on trees, how come banks continue to sprout branches?
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
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Mornin',
I’ve never really figured out what a cow does in a “loafin’ shed.” I suspect I just don’t appreciate how hard a cow works just walkin’ ‘round eatin’ all the time.
I’m sure even the city folks have seen these structures. Usually three sides covered with tin and an open front. A place to get out of the weather or act as a wind break in colder weather.
If they called it a rain shed or a warmin’ shed it would make more sense to me.
I still contend that loafin’ implies that somewhere down the line there will be some work produced when not loafin’. And why don’t pigs have a loafin’ shed? Aren’t they entitled to the same comforts given to cattle?
It is possible that durin’ more primitive times other work animals were responsible for the term. I can see a horse or a ox loafin’ after a good days work in the field.
‘Course the jest of this is that I am thinkin’ of puttin’ up my own shed. I just can’t figure if it’s worth the effort.
This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
MGE Company Finances Payments on Delinquent Accounts.
Missouri Gas Energy (MGE) in a news release announced today that 31, 419 customers are currently being assisted by its "Relief Now" emergency program of which 254 are Carthage residents. Under the Relief Now program, customers unable to keep up with last winter's skyrocketing gas prices can make substantially reduced monthly payments on past due amounts while maintaining their gas service.
MGE first announced in February, Relief Now was developed by MGE to help Missourians cope with the hardship caused by the winter's volatile natural gas commodity market. MGE offered Relief Now to 254 Carthage customers and more that 57,000 state wide customers, providing them the opportunity to pay off past due balances by spreading payments over 24 months or more. Under this arrangement, MGE will finance the payment of remaining delinquent balances through longer-term, levelized and interest-free payment plans.
MGE released that over half (31,419) of the Missouri customers who have been offered Relief Now have accepted and are taking advantage of the chance to make smaller monthly payments, stay current on their account, and avoid service disconnection. The total balance owed by Missouri customers enrolled in Relief Now amounts to nearly $8 million according to MGE.
"As gas prices continued to rise, we felt we needed to step forward in a meaningful way to help those in need," said C. Thomas Clowe, President of MGE. "We did that by postponing disconnections for non-payment for months, and reaching out to offer Relief Now to those facing financial hardship. We believe it is the most consumer-friendly utility payment plan in the nation, and our customers have reacted very positively. After a difficult winter, Relief Now is making a real difference for thousands of people."
MGE announced that they have contacted customers with delinquent accounts through letters, phone calls, and advertising to offer them Relief Now. Those who are still not enrolled in Relief Now are encouraged to join. While most other utilities resumed service disconnections for non-payment this spring, MGE postponed disconnections in order to enroll more people in Relief Now and resolve billing disputes. MGE will resume disconnections in July for those customers in areas who have not accepted the Relief Now offer or taken the opportunity to make extended payment arrangements.
MGE released that from November 1996 through February 1997, a volatile natural gas commodity market increased gas prices by an average of approximately $125 per MGE customer compared to the same period the previous winter. However, because of market volatility and other factors, the actual effect on individual accounts varied greatly. Many customers experienced little change in their monthly bills, while others saw them increase will beyond $125.
Additionally, MGE said they discovered billing errors related to the cost of gas during the course of the winter. The errors resulted in overbillings that averaged about $6 per affected customer, and underbillings which averaged about $8 per affected customer. Although MGE's announced their billing errors were not significant factors in driving heating bills upwards, the confusion caused by the errors resulted in payment delays and a large build-up of accounts receivable to MGE.
MGE released that today, about 48,000 customers have entered into extended pay agreements with MGE, 40,000 more than the previous year. Nearly $18 million in gas bills currently remain unpaid to MGE, almost triple the amount owed on delinquent accounts following the previous winter of 1996. About half of that amount (nearly $8 million) represents customers who are currently enrolled in a Relief Now payment plan or other agreement according to MGE.
MGE said last winter's price increases and market volatility, which caused hardship to many MGE customers, were characteristic of experience nationwide. In a new report released this month by the American Gas Association (AGA), the AGA states that last winter saw "significantly increased gas prices in November, December and January. These price increases occurred in nearly every producing basin in the country and greatly impacted the prices paid for gas by LDC's (Local Distribution Companies) during this time period."
by Mari An Willis
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!! Thank you to all veterans and active military who have helped keep our country free. Thank you to all those who are aware and active in our government, monitoring for our causes and keeping our lives free.
What about this St. John’s wort? We had numerous phone calls regarding the usage of this product rather than Prozac. I agree with the news show that it is a great product and our customers who have been on it for the past few years have been very pleased with the outcome. However, I firmly believe that one should be made aware that it causes sun sensitivity and that many people choose to be out in the sun. One may choose to make the switch over in the fall after boating and swimming season.
As a gentle reminder....use sunblock, but when you get burned anyway, you may use aloe vera and Vitamin E and/or A topically if you have really blistered. Of course, the old stand-by vinegar water baths in cool water are wonderful. Have a safe fourth!
*This article is meant for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.
by Tom & Ray Magliozzi
Sponsored by Metcalf Auto Supply
Dear Tom and Ray: I'm sure you guys will come up with something funny to say about this, but my wife and I are pretty mad about it. Our 1994 Toyota Camry has a temperamental power antenna that does not like to come up after the car has been sitting still in hot weather. It may take 30 seconds or 30 minutes to come up, and, during this delay, the motor is not straining to push the antenna up. Nothing is happening.
Since it refuses to exhibit this behavior on demand for the dealer mechanics, they tell me they cannot even try to correct the problem or replace any parts under warranty, since they can't tell what's defective. I couldn't get any help from Toyota Customer Service headquarters either. Any ideas or suggestions? - Bill
Ray: It's either the switch, the wiring or the antenna motor. And if I was a betting man, I'd put my money on the antenna motor.
Tom: You can test this theory yourself, Bill, if you're willing to invest in a nice little 12-volt test light.
Ray: Next time this happens, open the trunk and pull back the cardboard cover that hides the antenna motor. Then have an assistant turn the radio on and off while you probe the plug with your test light. If the test light goes on and off correspondingly, that means that electricity is getting to the motor, and therefore the motor must be what? Broken!
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Written by Sharon Mitchell
Life is good! Daddy says Mommy teats him like a dog, but she doesn't treat him anything like she treats me. Last night Daddy left his underwear on the bathroom floor and Mommy had a fit. I brought out all of my toys and even found some extra socks, then I put them on the living room floor and Mommy thought it was so cute she got out the video camera and filmed me doing it ... go figure.
I can sit on Mommy's lap, lick Mommy's face, sit up and beg for food, I can even go outdoors and relieve myself, and Mommy thinks I've done something cute or wonderful. Poor Daddy! I saw him try to sit on Mommy's lap one day, and let me tell you, she didn't think it was cute at all, so I'm sure he wouldn't dare try any of my other antics.
Daddy's cleaning routine is so boring. Every day he gets in the shower, gets out, dries off and that's it.
Mommy takes me to a special lady called a groomer. She lathers me up, rubs me all over, dries my hair, clips my nails, puts a bow in my hair, and sprays me with perfume. When I get out of her shop everyone pats my head and tells me how pretty I am. Nobody does those things for Daddy when he's through grooming.
Ya know, at my house, a dog's life is pretty special. I don't want to bite the hand that feeds me, but I wouldn't trade places with Mommy or Daddy for all the kibbles and bits in the world.
Good Sunday morning to you. Well folks, we are ready to welcome you to our center today for the open house.
We have carried red, white and blue out for our theme. It's so close to July 4th, we won't need to decorate again.
I will start from the large marquee where we are welcoming each person. When you get up to the walk, all the hand rails have banners and balloons on them with large bows at each end. Then, you enter the front hall where I have a granny in a huge grape vine wreath to welcome you. From the entry hall throughout the building are balloons, banners and bows in red, white and blue.
Each table has a lovely center piece made by Jeannie Glidwell. We always keep a yellow bow over our memorial board and also put a flag over the board for this week.
Bud Rogers made me a sign for over our front door that says we are so glad you came. He also made one for over the back serving counter to welcome you. Guess what, Bud made them in red, white and blue, how nice.
Our banquet serving tables are lined with red with a white lace cloth over themwith red, white and blue plates, napkins and cups. Jeannie brought all her silver and crystal to the table and is very lovely. IGA made us three large sheet cakes and we have a lovely bouquet of fresh flowers on our serving table.
We are so glad to have this party and be able to pay for everything, what a good feeling. We wanted to give something back to the community. But most of all, we want to show off the building and all the things that were purchased for us free to the center. There are so many things a new stove, dishwasher, ice machine, two steam tables, microwave, TV and stand, rocker, table cloths, new sign for the building, new cement walk at the exit door, large flag pole, new hand rails, guard rail around the air conditioner in back. Several times, the air conditioner has tried to be destroyed. Table cloths, folks it's like your walking into a fine super club. Oh yes, drapery for the dining room and lounge. I know I've forgotten something - like right now, a new computer desk from O'Sullivan. Many people do not want their names mentioned for the gifts they gave, so I'll first say God touched each person that gave.
On our wall, you will see many hot pink feet, that are persons and companies who gave me money for raw food. This year, the government cut us short of money and we had to raise for raw food. I praise God we raised $8,118.10. That is great, great -- thank God. My Bible tells me to ask and I'll receive. It won't be everyone, but he will touch peoples hearts for me.
Lorane, Jacque, Ms. Polston, Mrs. Gray and many others helped with blowing up balloons, that was a job. I asked them to put their "hot air" in the balloons.
Folks, I'm trying to give details because I want to make copies of the Mornin' Mail and send to all 78 home bound folks. I just can't even imagine what it would be like to have to stay in the house. Ninety-nine percent of my time - Mornin' Mail has been so good to me. They allowme to have what I call a gossip colun and never have charged me 10 cents. Thanks again Jake and Mornin' Mail.
Serving today are the same ones who decorated for me, Jeannie Glidwell and Bert Gilbreath. Mr. Glidwell did a lot of the hard work. Willideen is directing our tours. Pauline Stane is the hostess and Paul Corder on the register.
Tuesday: Well, I had a sad feeling that more people did not attend, we only had 72 and I was thinking big. I was very happy for the ones who came. I can't understand why we at the center are not a part of Carthage. The Area Agency did not come to represent the Agency. Our old supervisor did come. We had one Mrs. Clark from the council. Folks we are here working hard to serve the public and also the shut-ins. I guess we're orphans but, we will just keep on serving the people.
We have out of state people that come in and rave about the place.
Iona Lewis has been in the Center three times lately, she is missed here. Iona was a great worker for the center but her husband is ill and back in the Springfield hospital.
Well, I'll sign off, end of the month and much paper work to do, plus the beginning of our fiscal year. I pray you talk with God this week and that you're blessed until I visit with you again.
Mary Corder