Wednesday April 9, 1997 Volume V, Number 207
Did Ya Know... Small business provided virtually all of the net new jobs added to the economy from 1991 to 1995 or about 7.7 million new jobs.
Did Ya Know... Sat., May 10, WalMart and Children's Miracle Network are hosting Miracle Day. There will be activities at the WalMart parking lot from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Did Ya Know... Main Street Carthage, Inc. will celebrate nine years of successful Downtown Revitalization with activities May 12-18.
One way of making your spouse sit up and take notice is to talk in your sleep.
"I can't understand why Irish cream costs so much more than milk."
"Simple. It's more expensive to train the cows to sit on small bottles."
You're finally over 40 when the only single bars you like are Hershey's.
"Where should the old man be buried?" said one of the children. The question touched off a long discussion on the relative merits of a half-dozen cemeteries.
Voice from the edge, "Surprise me!"
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
W. C. Thomas Purchased His Half of the Wells-Thomas Mercantile Co.
W. C. Thomas has purchased the interest of his partner, W. S. Wells, in the grocery business conducted under the firm name of Wells-Thomas Mercantile Co., and will continue under the name of the W. C. Thomas Mercantile Co.
Mr. Wells, the retiring partner, has been engaged in the grocery business at the southwest corner of the square for many years past. He has been identified with the business interest of Carthage since boyhood and has always been one of the acknowledge leaders in the retail grocery trade.
Mr. Thomas is a gentleman of rare business ability and will so conduct the business as to merit the same patronage in the future that the firm has enjoyed in the past.
Lawrence Havens has been promoted to the position of head clerk.
Mornin',
There seems ta be more than just a little fuss over the decision the other night to cut the City’s contribution to the maintenance for the Fair Acres Sports Complex. Just in case ya weren’t aware, the Sports Complex is under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Department and has nothin’ whatsoever to do with any private organizations.
The focus of the upsetness isn’t the just the fact that losin’ the $36,500 will hurt the facility, but mainly that its withdrawal signals a real lack of commitment by the City toward its maintenance.
The Council used the failed attempt to pass an increase in the Park Board’s tax levy several years ago as a reason to withhold City revenue. They say the taxpayers don’t want more of their money to go to the parks.
The way I see it, the only way to get around that is for the Park Board to make an earnest attempt to persuade voters to show the Council otherwise. Even a modest levy increase approved by the voters would show taxpayer support for our parks.
This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
by Mari An Willis
Happy Mother's Day! I hope you all have a great day. Flowers have always been a beautiful expression of love and appreciation. Herb plants are a nice thing to give as they can be harvested and enjoyed in a number of ways.
Rosemary is an aromatic herb. It has been popular as a cooking herb and an ingredient in a stimulating tonic wine said to have a positive effect on the circulatory and nervous systems. It can be applied topically to soothe sprains and bruises and heal wounds. A few drops of the essential oil put in the bath can act as a mild stimulant. Taken internally, the oil may induce menses and should be avoided by pregnant women.
Red Raspberry is prepared from the leaves and berries of this prickly bush. It has been traditionally used to treat morning sickness during pregnancy and to help ease the birthing process. It is mentioned in many herb books for a remedy for diarrhea in children. Studies have confirmed that it helps relax the uterus and contains astringent compounds that may be beneficial in halting diarrhea.
Ginger is derived from the underground stems and root of this native Oriental plant. It has been used since ancient times by Greeks, Chinese and others as a flavoring and medicinally. It has a calming effect on the digestive system and is the premier natural remedy for nausea and motion sickness. It helps expel gas from the intestines and relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract. It is considered nontoxic and safe to take in large amounts. Many people serve candied ginger following a heavy meal or a winter time bowl of beans.
Dong Quai is a prized Chinese herb used to treat female disorders ranging from infertility to PMS. It is mainly taken in western culture to regulate hormones, alleviate menstrual cramps and end PMS symptoms. In China it is used as a daily tonic for women entering menopause. It should be avoided by pregnant women.
This article is meant for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medial advice.
As the Budget/Ways and Means Committee met in closed session last Wednesday evening discussing personnel matters, a crowd gathered in front of City Hall in anticipation of the Lodging Tax request hearing that was to follow.
All entities which had applied to the Lodging Tax Commission had been informed of the hearing and knew that changes in the Commission’s recommendations were likely.
As the time stretched to nearly two hours, the representatives and some board members from the Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Carthage, Victorian Carthage, and the Powers Museum engaged in friendly conversation and grew restless.
When the Council Chambers were finally opened for the public meeting the groups quickly filled the hall and the Committee began the process of allocating the spoils of the 2% tax left by visitors of the local hotels, motels and bed and breakfasts over the last year.
The Chamber of Commerce came into the meeting with a recommendation from the Lodging Tax Commission for $50,000 and change.
Almost immediately it was apparent that the Budget Committee would not follow that recommendation and Council member Lujene Clark made the motion to disregard the Commission’s recommendations completely. Member Jackie Boyer seconded.
Committee Chair Bill Johnson intervened and said the Committee had the authority to change the recommendation without voting to officially disregard the Commission. The motion and second were withdrawn and, after hearing a brief history by former Chamber President Lonnie Heckmaster of how the tax came about, the Committee began the redistribution.
It was shown, by reviewing the ballot language that established the tax, and the original ordinance that set out the purpose, that the City was to control how the tax was spent and there was no preference to promoting overnight stays required. The Commission had used the overnight stay stipulation as one of its major criteria for awarding the funds. The promotion of tourism was the broader criteria used by the Committee.
The final tally was Powers Museum, $1042; Victorian Carthage, $12,600; Main Street Carthage, $12,600; Chamber of Commerce, $31,407.50.
The Budget Committee meets again next Wednesday evening.
by Carolyn L. Wyatt, GRI
We are truly blessed, here in Carthage, with the different architectural style of homes we have to offer. Styles range from our Victorians, dating from the late 1800's, to Salt box style, to a few Colonials, to Rambler (Ranch), to a mix or combination of several of these styles.
Our beautiful Victorians range from the Romanesque to Gothic to Queen Anne in details that are lovely. Gingerbread woodwork around the gable ends and porches are found in many of our Victorians. These stately homes always bring out smiles from the person viewing them.
We have a few Tudor styles with steep roofs, a front door surrounded with our Carthage marble or brick arches. These arches may also be found in the Victorians.
With these homes you find multiple fireplaces, detailed woodwork, hardwood floors and tall windows. Many will feature built-in bookcases, butler pantry, and dining rooms large enough to put in all those extra table leaves that many newer homes cannot accommodate.
The Ranch style homes came into vogue in the 1940's to 1950's The older Ranch homes featured a one story structure with maple hardwood floors and attached garages, which the Victorians and earlier style of homes did not have.
Whatever your preference, we do have these home available here. Prices vary according to location and features found in each individual home.
By Steve Taylor KDMO/KMXL News & Sports Director
The Carthage Tigers are heading into the homestretch of the season losing two out of the last three. The Tigers were home against McDonald County on Thursday of last week and pulled off the win 13-6. The Tigers Monday lost to Hillcrest in a home match-up 4-2 after a two run inside the park homerun by Hillcrest in the seventh. Then Tuesday the Tigers lost to Parsons, Kansas 9-4. The Tigers are still in the conference race numbers wise but there are a few what-ifs plus we still must not lose our last two conference games of the season. The Tigers in the coming week face Pittsburg at Pittsburg Tuesday. Back home for our makeup game from the Bill O’Dell Tournament facing Buffalo for third place on Wednesday at 4:30 and at Nevada on Thursday.
In Track....Carthage yesterday was involved in the Southwest Conference Track Meet in Neosho but as of press time we did not have any results so I’ll give those to you next week.
Tennis..The Tiger tennis team faces Joplin in a dual in Joplin Monday before preparing for District and Sectional action in the coming weeks.
Golf....The Tiger golf team will be involved Monday in the District golf tournament at Springfield’s Deer Lake Country Club. Carthage, Joplin, Glendale, Hillcrest, Kickapoo, Parkview, Lebanon and West Plains will all be involved in the tournament.
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The point is, if you're sending an important e-mail message give it a stupid subject. Very little effort on your part but it could save you a lot of grief.