Did Ya Know... There are approximately 22.1 million small businesses in the U.S.
Did Ya Know... State Commissioner of Education Robert E. Bartman will be visiting the Carthage R-9 Shcool District today, Monday, May 5. He plans to arrive at approximately 11:15 a.m. for a short reception at the Carthage High School Auditorium Lobby. Dr. Bartman then will tour the district's school sites and view various projects the schools are involved in.
The captain had executed a few maneuvers that had never been taught at the Naval Academy. Angrily, the admiral in charge of the fleet flashed a message to the captain saying, "You are the dumbest, most ignorant, absolutely idiotic sailor ever put on God's blue ocean!"
When it was delivered, the captain told the radioman to read it to him. The radioman hesitated, cleared his throat, and went ahead.
"Well," said the captain recovering, "don't just sit there. Take it below and have it decoded!"
There are five kinds of weather; spring, summer, fall, winter and unusual.
Mornin',
I grew up havin’ coaches of various sports that liked “trick plays.” All within the rules of course, but some of ‘em down right sneaky.
One baseball coach instructed the catcher to call out “Watch the bunt Pete” when a runner was on third. If the runner moved down the base line with the third base man, the short stop was to slip over to the third base bag for a throw from the catcher.
A football coach would send in two substitutes, three players would run to the sidelines. One would stay in bounds and behind the line of scrimmage next to the coach on the side line. When the ball was snapped, the quarterback would raise and quickly throw a pass to the “wide-wide” end.
‘Course these plays didn’t get used enough to become overly effective, but usin’ ‘em on occasion sure kept the other teams on their toes. ‘Never had a coach who encouraged cheatin’, just usin’ the rules for the best advantage.
This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
E. Knell Has Lost Another Registered Jersey Heifer.
E. Knell has lost another registered Jersey heifer and it is believed that the animal was poisoned. A week ago one of the finest heifers of Mr. Knell's herd died, but the circumstance aroused no suspicion. This second case is too much and Mr. Knell is of the opinion that she must have been poisoned by someone as a piece of spite.
The dead animal is "Susie of Carthage," 10 months old, and out of Beulah Shawhan, one of the finest Jerseys in America. Mr. Knell would not have considered an offer of $150 for her. The animals which have died so suddenly and mysteriously are the very pick of Mr. Knell's original herd and were purchased by him from the famous Shawhan herd in Lone Jack, Missouri.
If it is a fact that the heifers were poisoned by some persons they should be severely punished and will be if their identity is ever discovered.
by Al Carrell and Kelly Carrell
Sponsored by Carthage Farm & Home Supply, Inc.
Dear Al & Kelly:
I was so disappointed when I rolled out the barbecue grill for the first cookout of the season. There were some major rust spots on the shelf and the legs. I was a little leery of using a rust remover, because we cook on it, so I made a paste from table salt and lemon juice. I put the thick paste over the rust spots and let it sit for a while. I used steel wool to scrub the spots after the paste had done its thing, and most of the rust came right off.
I was really happy with the results and, since I didn't use any harsh chemicals, I feel much better. I probably saved a lot of money since salt and lemon juice cost much less than a chemical rust remover. - T.H.
A SUPER HINT - If you have a problem with a sweating toilet tank in the summer, try applying a coat of paste wax to the outside of the tank. It cuts way down on condensation. Reapply it every few months.
Dear Al & Kelly:
We put childproof covers on all our garage and shop receptacles this year. It's not that the kids play out there, but the bugs seem to get into the receptacles and build their nests. We think this will put a stop to that, and it will be safer for everybody. It should keep out moisture and dirt too. It's just an all-around good idea. - T. O.
Police responded to a couple of phone calls complaining about being “mooned” while driving by on Grand Street near downtown last Wednesday evening. Apparently the officers did not catch the culprit with his pants down and left the scene with only a warning. There were no formal complaints filed.
Witnesses contacted by this paper stated seeing someone who appeared to be picking flowers in the front yard. As they drove by the location they were welcomed with a glowing view of the pickers bare posterior. The game went on for up to an hour before police arrived but, there was no explanation for the actions.
The generous contributions of the American Legion was apparent in Central Park last week as the first of numerous flag poles was erected. Another pole will be placed in front of City Hall in the near future. The poles feature an internal halyard system which is designed to discourage vandals.
The pole being purchased for City Hall will be of polished aluminum, while the Park System opted for the latest in fiberglass construction.
A dedication ceremony is scheduled for Memorial Day at City Hall and plans are being finalized for a similar occasion at the park.
by Tamara Jones
THE CHANGING WORKPLACE: More employers are ready to allow employees to work out of their own homes. This is possible thanks to such technology as computers, modems, and faxes. Some experts in the fields of labor and management predict the trend to “homework,” if you like, will continue to grow.
Most employees who are able to set up their work stations at home find the arrangements a blessing for various reasons. One is not having to spend time on commuting that can be spent, instead, on the job itself. Another factor in its favor deals with personal responsibilities such as child care and care for sick family members.
However, there are some drawbacks that need to be considered in this brave new world of “telecommuting.” One is the relative loneliness and its possible effect on the at-home person. In the typical workplace, there are always opportunities for interaction between and among co-workers and supervisors. In an at-home situation, the interaction is limited to the largely one-on-one communication.
Another drawback is the lack of a working time-frame: In an office, even eager beavers have a sense of when to quit. In the home office, one might be tempted to stay at the job too long. People need to make a clean break between their work and their personal lives, both for their sakes and their families’ benefit.
These problems, of course, can be worked out. At-home workers can be encouraged to take more time to be with other people, and to set up working time guidelines. She (or he) can also learn how to adapt the family’s needs to the time she can spare from her working schedule.
Thirty area residents have completed the University Extension Master Gardener training in Carthage. The master gardener program is for people who may or may not have gardening experience, but are eager to acquire new knowledge and share it with others. They have completed approximately 30 hours of training, including topics such as vegetable production, lawn care, insects, shade trees, and fruit production.
In return for the training, they have agreed to provide 30 hours of volunteer service to their communities during the coming year. This program is sponsored locally by the Jasper County University Extension Council.
Those completing the 1997 training program are: Mary Jean Beimdiek, Beulah Courter, Eugene Douglas, Eda Eissinger, Steven Eissinger, Douglas Groves, Gary Hansford, Catheirne Hauser, Lisa Heaton, Susan Primm, Miriam Putnam, Glenn W. Smith, all of Carthage; Linda deLaunay and Eldon H. Smith, Neosho; Mary Eichelberger, Brian Fleming, Paula Heikkila, Kenneth Longnecker, Tina Longnecker, Alice Malzahn, LuAnn McConnell, Marcia McGuire, Rosemary E. Newman, Don Pittman, Mike Shade, Ruth Smith and Jacqueline Williams of Joplin; Julie Gordon, Carl Junction; Jim Herda, Golden; and Steve Mahaffey, Webb City.