Did Ya Know... The Carthage Masonic Lodge will hold a Past Masters Night this evening, June 12. Meal at 6:30 and meeting at 7:30. All members are invited.
Did Ya Know... The American Diabetes Association is accepting enrollment for Camp Earthworks 1997. The day camp is open to children with diabetes ages 6-14 and their friends and siblings. The camp is July 21-25. Camp fee is $45 with camperships available for children unable to pay. Registration is open through July 3. For more information and to enroll call 624-8455.
They were completely drunk but when they saw the black crepe on the door they decided to go in and show respect for the dead. They tiptoed into a darkened room lit only by two candles on a grand piano. Heads down, they went over and knelt beside it, said a prayer and tiptoed out. As they staggered away Aongus shook his head at Fergus. "Ill tell you one thing, Fergus. . ." "Whash that?" "That corpse had the finest set of teeth I ever saw."
Fungi: Comedian; life of the party.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
THE LIGHTING QUESTION.
Discussed by the Council and Commercial Club.
Mayor Geo. C. Howenstein, councilmen Andrew Zane and Michael Torphy, who constitute the lighting committee of the city council and a committee from the Commercial Club composed of Dr. A. H. Caffee, S. B. Griswold and Capt. T. B. Tuttle met at the city council room last night to discuss the matter of lighting the city during the Chautauqua Assembly and also discuss ways and means of permanent lighting.
The committee will report to the Commercial Club at their next meeting the result of their investigation. They will recommend that steps be taken to put in fifty electric lights on the various streets and at points where most needed during the Assembly.
They will suggest the club investigate the matter of the purchase or building of an electric light plant great enough to light the city in first class style.
A council bill authorizing the limited reopening of Myers Park Airport will begin its progress toward a Council vote according to statements by Council member Charlie Bastin at Tuesday’s regular Council meeting. Other Council members have shown support for the action. Bastin called for the reopening no later than July 15 of this year and said the requestfor the bill would be on the Mayor’s desk immediatly following the meeting.
Bastin initially called for a vote on the question but was reminded that the closure of the facility was by ordinance and would require a Council bill to reverse the action.
“Maybe so,” said Bastin, “but tonight I would like to get sort of an opinion of the Council - if they would like to, ah, approach such a Council bill. And I think it would be appropriate to take a voice vote.”
The Mayor said if Bastin would submit the request, it would be routed to the appropriate committee for discussion.
Bastin said he would submit the request, but still wanted a voice vote.
The Mayor said to turn in the request in “and we’ll talk about it,” denying the voice vote.
Bastin questioned the refusal for a voice vote. “I’m just wondering why not,” said Bastin.
City Attorney David Dally spoke up. “I might make some comments,” said Dally. “You’re talking about something that’s important to the City, it should be on the agenda so the public has a chance to participate.”
“Ok,” said Bastin.
Council members Donna Harlan and J.D. Whitledge both offered to co-sponsor the bill if needed. Council members Mike Harris and Art Dunaway have expressed support for such action in past meetings.
The Finance Committee met Tuesday afternoon for it’s regular meeting and continued its effort to make outside entities receiving funds from the City more accountable. The Committee voted to postpone payment of approximately $650 to Victorian Carthage for a bill submitted for concession stand supplies and foodstuff purchased for the recent Civil War Reenactment. The Council had committed to grant the organization funding, but the Committee disputed the use of that funding for this purpose.
The Committee wanted more explanation of the purchases before allowing payment. Committee Chair Lujene Clark expressed concern about holding up the payment.
“Our agreement was,” said Clark, “with Victorian Carthage, to fund the Civil War Reenactment. We did not line item. That’s why I fought so hard for line item. I wasn’t trying to be picky and micromanage.”
Committee member Charlie Bastin said that this situation is an example of what happens when the City mixes taxpayer funds and private organizations.
Clark said she agreed that there should have been more exact controls on the funding agreement.
“But that still doesn’t get us past the fact that we budgeted this money for this event,” said Clark. “The event took place. It was extremely successful.
“Yes I have a problem with this, but I had a problem with other entities with similar items. We paid them and said we learned our lesson. How can I, in good conscience, draw the line in the sand.”
According to the discussion, there is some question as to what organization received the receipts for the sales of the concession stand. Several groups participated in the event.
The Committee voted to require an explanation of the bill by next Wednesday if it is to be paid.
Harlan Snow, Chairman of the Jasper County Emergency Services Board, said that the administrative offices of the Board, now at 221 West Fourth Street, Carthage, will be moved to the new 9-1-1 Center on Dispatch Lane during the week of June 23. The agency telephone number, 358-7000, will remain in service after the move said Chairman Snow. In addition, the 800-991-9936 number for address questions will also remain in service.
For those interested, the Public Services Committee is meetin’ next week to start the discussion of whether or not ta tear down Memorial Hall. Now nobody is sayin’ “tear down,” but that’s the option bein’ considered if the cost of bringin’ it into compliance with ADA is too staggerin’.
Historically, the City has called upon voters to approve bond issues for the revampin’ of the buildin’. After over sixty years, most prob’ly figure that the function of the structure is needin’ to be rethought. Some figure there needs to be a new buildin’ put in place, some may not feel we need such a facility anymore.
Don’t get to riled, there haven’t been any decisions made. That’s why the Committee is wantin’ folks who have ideas ‘bout the Hall to be at the meetin’ and say their piece. The meetin’ will be Wednesday, the 18th at 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
If ya don’t show, they’ll figure ya don’t care.
This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
I have observed that most people have a need to communicate with others, so much so that they do choose to tell complete strangers their innermost thoughts and feelings. Buy why do they choose me?
The older, nice-looking, male clerk in a well-known national store bent over the counter to tell me in a confidential manner that there were just ninety-seven days left before his fiftieth wedding anniversary. Now, did he tell me that to warn me that he was unavailable and I should not become enamored of him? (Good grief, did I look him over that much?) Or did he think I was the type to hold his head to my bosom (it's not that great) and listen to his bad luck?
Women confide in me, too. Standing outside in a crowd of people after our nephew's commencement, I noticed a woman coming my way. As if we were well-acquainted, she told me her big toe hurt. I told her I knew how painful that was, then her husband tugged at her arm, and she moved on.
What did she see that told her I would sympathize with someone with a sore toe?
Even with my hair up in curlers my face draws people to me. A woman in the beauty shop pulled her head out from under the dryer next to me to tell me the horrors of raising a teen-age daughter. I had to put off reading about Kathy Lee and Frank while I listened.
You don't suppose people confide in me because I look like a man-hungry, sore-footed female who can't handle her kids, do you?
by Tom & Ray Magliozzi
Sponsored by Metcalf Auto Supply
Dear Tom and Ray: My 1994 Olds Cutlass Ciera has been a great car for 50,000 miles. I'm wondering if it could be made to handle better. It's a little bouncy and it sways a little when it corners. Do you think if I got the right combination of new tires and shocks it would corner like a Corvette? And if it starts handling like a Corvette, will women suddenly become more interested in me? Or do I need to start smoking a pipe and wearing a smoking jacket and ascot for that? - AJ
TOM: You can't make this handle like a Corvette, AJ! C'mon! This car doesn't have a very sophisticated suspension to begin with. It doesn't have four-wheel independent suspension, nor does it have a particularly stiff chassis. So no matter what you do to it, no one's every going to mistake it for a sports car.
RAY: However, new tires and "working" shocks will make a big difference if you need them. So that's the place to invest some money if you feel it used to handle better than it does now. But get someone to check the shocks and tires for you first.
TOM: One other important thing about the Corvette, AJ. We've discovered through meticulous research that Corvettes (and cars like them), do not attract the attention of women. They tend to attract the attention of men, who THINK they attract the attention of women.
RAY: Don't get me wrong. This Cutlass Ciera of yours is no babe magnet. If you're really interested in attracting the attention of women, forget the Corvette and try getting something "cute," like a Miata, a RAV 4, or better yet, a puppy!