Did Ya Know... The YMCA is running a "Begin to Swim" program for ages 3-6 years old. Call 358-1070 for more information.
Did Ya Know... "Building Better Child Care for Missouri: An Educational Program for Center Directors" will be offered by University Extension. The Saturday workshop is designed especially for center directors to provide 7.5 of the annual training hours required by the Bureau of Child Care Safety and Licensure-Department of Health. Contact the University Extension at 358-2158 for more information.
A boss tried to help one of his employees improve his ways by telling him, "You have one bad habit. You never listen when people are talking to you. You get a faraway look and your mind wanders off. Promise me you'll work on that."
The employee looked at him, "What was that you were saying?"
A wise man once said that the best way to save face is to keep the bottom part of it closed.
I'm so broke, if a pickpocket went through my pockets right now, all he'd get is exercise.
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
Hospital and Infirmary on Third Street.
A representative paid a visit today to the hospital and infirmary of Drs. Hull and Taylor, one block east of the Harrington. It is undoubtedly one of the most complete institutions of the kind in Southwest Missouri and is a decided credit to Carthage.
The house is well appointed in every detail, and is magnificently equipped. On the first floor is a commodious reception room, Dr. Taylor's office, Dr. Hull's office and a dispensary which is a small drug store. The doctors' offices are each supplied with numerous instruments; those for surgical purposes in Dr. Taylor's office and for treating the eye, ear, nose and throat in Dr. Hull's office. These instruments are so numerous, varied and modern that an attempt to describe them would require a column of space. They are the best that money can buy and must be seen to be appreciated.
Mornin',
There's a new critter on the loose. They're callin it the Millennium Bug. Ya won't find any crawlin' on the cat 'cause this pest is finds home in large computers. The kind that banks, the government, and large businesses run on.
The problem is that these computers won't recognize the year 2000. You'd think it would be easy ta just change a couple a numbers, but they say that dates show up in 'bout ever' fifty lines of computer code. Some computers have over 60 million lines, with no record of where the dates are stored. Estimated cost for just the U.S. to kill this invader? About 600 billion.
They say that small PC's aren't gonna be a problem, just the big ones like computers that run ATM's, bill you for phone use, control electricity transmission, track your mortgage, your Social Security, and your driver's license. Oh, yea, your taxes.
By the year 2000, you'll know a lot more 'bout this little bug than ya ever wanted. Make New Year's Eve a little more excitin' I'd reckon.
This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin'.
The Finance/Personnel Committee continued discussion about accountability for agencies receiving funding from the City at yesterday afternoon's regular meeting.
Committee Chair Lujene Clark told the group that she didn't want to spend another spring like the one just past. During the Budget process, Clark attracted criticism for her ceaseless requests for what she refers to as better accountability of such agencies as the Park Board, the Chamber of Commerce, and others.
Clark presented a group of forms that would list where funds would be used and track any hourly wages paid.
The Committee also discussed the possibility of requiring competitive bidding all projects in excess of $5,000, such as promotional services or products. All City departments are required to receive Council approval for such purchases, even if the funding has been budgeted.
City Clerk Barbara Welch was in favor of that idea.
"I feel that they [nondepartmental agencies] should go by the same standards that the departments do," said Welch.
Committee member Art Dunaway suggested that the City purchasing guidelines be printed on the back of the check requisition form.
"Then it's there," said Dunaway. "Then there would be no questions asked whatsoever."
Clark explained some of the information that would be required to be supplied.
"I put on here," said Clark, "because some of the boards [of directors] were indicating that they did not review those bills, had no idea what was submitted. I'd just like to have somebody's signature on here that says, yea, the money is going to our agency and yes, we know what we're getting."
Clark said then during budget requests, the sheets could be pulled and the Council would have a clear look at where the money was spent.
Committee member J.D. Whitledge question the creation of more paperwork.
"Let me tell you what I'm looking at," said Whitledge. "That's a nice form, and I see it's purpose and all that, but, it's additional documentation.
"Coming from the military, I have seen paperwork, paperwork, paperwork. And the more paperwork you pile on, that's more paperwork somebody's got to do. The way I see it is that is additional paperwork that has to be reviewed and come back in through Barbara. Not that it doesn't have a purpose, but it just seems to me that we should have something already in place."
Clark insisted it would save time.
"I just went on the problems we saw last year," said Clark. "And if Barbara and them can look at this one sheet, and have everything they need, rather than having to go back and say - it's this, it's that - and then it's four or five phone calls trying to get the requisition."
Clark said she was present during a meeting where members of outside agencies were promised some guidelines.
"They kept saying, if you had only told us, if you had only told us," said Clark.
Welch said she had since prepared guideline to show exactly what was needed.
"Well, OK.," said Clark, "we'll just give them the guidelines and everybody will turn in something different and every year we'll try to figure out what they turned in. That's fine, no problem."
It was decided to look at the guidelines and the forms being used. There will be further discussion at the next meeting.
from the American Podiatric Medical Association
Sponsored by Randall Kunze, D.P.M.
Fungus Nail
If you've noticed your toenails becoming thick or oddly discolored, you could be looking at a case of fungus nail. The condition occurs when a fungus similar to athlete's foot takes up residence under the nail. The fungus can spread into the nail itself and grow into underlying tissue, eventually lifting the nail from the skin. When the fungus starts replacing the nail, the nail becomes brittle.
Although the fungus usually results in a bulge at the top of the toe, it can cause the nail to grow in deformed patterns, such as sideways or bending back toward the toe. Treatment can include applying medicine to the affected site, oral medication, or surgery.
Fungus nails can often be quite persistent. They don't disappear on their own, may resist cure, and sometimes become re-infected. Seek professional treatment if this problem is one that plagues your every step.
The Chautauqua is coming to Neosho, MO during the first week of June.
In the manner of the old-time Chautauqua, the 1997 version will include a five-night schedule, June 2 through June 7, in which the public can enjoy some of the most entertaining and informative programs in American, free of charge.
On the first night, John Muir will speak, telling wondrous tales of his life in the Great Rocky Mountains.
The second night will be rip roaring fun as William "Buffalo Bill" Cody takes the state and brings the American frontier to life.
The next night will feature another kind of life on the frontier as the great prairie novelist, Will Cather, steps in front of the stage lights.
The fourth night will be a kinder and gentler experience as the New England Transcendentalist, Henry David Thoreau, speaks of his life, his writings and his philosophies.
The final performance turns once again to the feminine side as the beloved Louisa May Alcott speaks of "Little Women" and "Little Men."
All sessions are free and open to the public. A large Chautauqua tent will be set up at the Neosho High School practice field.
Louisa May Alcott (Miriam Reed) will present a program at the Powers Museum, 1617 W. Oak, on June 3 at 3:00 p.m.
Many older Missourians remember the traveling Chautauqua's that brought education and entertainment to small Midwestern town by presenting great oratory, music and drama under a big circus tent. Savannah served as one of the 100 Chautauqua sites in Missouri between 1909 and 1929. Even the smallest town could look forward to an annual visit by the traveling tent shows. Low ticket prices meant that almost anybody could afford admission.
For more information or a schedule of events, contact Powers Museum, 358-2667.
Greg and Tina Eldred, Carthage, announce plans to open a new full service, family restaurant in Carthage at 119 N. Baker in the former Crase Appliance building, according to a press release.
Greg is currently co-owner of the family-owned Cooky's Cafe in Golden City, MO. The new restaurant will have no affiliation with Cooky's and both restaurants will be under separate ownership. The restaurant in Golden City will remain open under the current ownership of Jim and Carol Eldred and other family members.
Greg will bring with him the expertise and menu items that local residents have enjoyed over the years. The menu will be homemade and offer a wide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items; as well as a wide selection of homemade pies, prepared fresh daily on the premises.
The restaurant will be open Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 9 p.m., closing Sundays. A non-smoking policy will be instituted at the restaurant.
Greg and Tina are looking forward to joining the business and restaurant community in Carthage. They feel they can offer a unique and enjoyable dining experience to the people of Carthage and the surrounding area.
No open date has been set as there a great deal of preparation to be done at the building. Details will be announced to the public as they become available.
Hey Jake and the Mornin' News Gang,
I found your site on the internet and wanted to say "Hey" to y'all and to Carthage...bein's that I am a former member of the city. Keep up the good work.
Eric J. "Dinger" Dayringer
ejday@earthlink.net
From: elraypujah@webtv.net (roger kellermeyer)
Date: Sun, 25 May 1997 13:48:04 -0500
To: mmail@getonthe.net
Subject: Carthage Caverns
From - Tue May 27 00:23:41 1997
What has happened to the search for the caverns under Carthage. Mike Harris was supposed to be the sparkplug in carrying on with the search. K. U. was supposed to work on finding them this Spring. Why aren't you following this up, Mike?? Lets not allow this great potential for Carthage to stagnate. They still exist and would still be a great tourist attraction for Carthage. Someone needs to grab the bull by rhe horns and get this search moving again!!Surely there is someone on the City Council, or Chamber of commerce, that can start the ball rolling again!
Mike Randall's files must have the data on K.U. and who to call. Form a committee and put Chief Ellefsen in charge of it. I will bet he would get things to happen!
Roger Kellermeyer
ROGERK: ELRAYPUJAH@WEBTV.NET
"Have a great day"
Opinions expressed reflect those of the writer and not necessarily those of the Mornin' Mail.
The Parks and Recreation Board wishes to thank the Dogwood Garden Club for their generous donation of $500. A part of this donation will be used to purchase a portion of the flower baskets that are hung in Central Park.
The rest of the donation will be used to begin funding a program of "Memorial" Dogwoods in Central Park. On the south side of Central Park there are a row of Dogwoods that have been given as memorials. The Park System would like to continue this precedent by planting Dogwoods of mixed color into the main Central Park area.
Any amount of contribution would be appreciated and would be added to the current Civic Enhancement fund. Hopefully, this fund will be able to continue to purchase the flowering baskets and create a large area of Dogwoods in Central Park.
Groups or individuals interested in donating to this fund may contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 358-6778.
Sincerely,
Sandy Spradling
President
Carthage Parks and Recreation