Farm Bureau Cheers
Congressman Blunt.

Based on his voting record during the 106th Congress, Southwest Missouri Congressman Roy Blunt has been awarded the Friend of Farm Bureau Award by the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Missouri Farm Bureau President Charles Kruse said, "We are extremely proud of your accomplishments during the 106th Congress and appreciate very much your strong support of our nation’s farmers and rural residents."

"Two percent of the American population feeds the other 98% of our citizens as well as a good part of the rest of the world," Blunt said. "We cannot underestimate the important role American farmers and ranches play in improving the quality of American life with nutritious, low cost foods and meats. The productivity and sound environmental practices of American agriculture have made us the envy and breadbasket of the world."

Blunt was the leader of an effort to halt an Administration plan that would have reduced dairy farm incomes by $200 million as part of an overhaul of the federal milk marketing system.

There was considerable speculation as to how many folks showed up on the Square yesterday afternoon for the annual Halloween festivities sponsored by Main Street Carthage and the merchants.

In a matter of fifteen minutes or so standin’ on one corner I’d have ta guess that a couple three hundred passed. At least a thousand kids and parents gatherin’ treats wouldn’t be an over estimate by any stretch. ‘Course the nice weather made the event accessible for all ages.

If it’s any indication, I’m guessin’ that the after dark trick or treatin’ was also a near record settin’ pace.

On a the best consequences the spook night is folks actually gettin’ out in the neighborhoods, just bein’ friendly.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Carthage Printing Services

PRIME TIME WITH KIDS

by Donna Erickson

If your kids have been intrigued by the ready-made clear tube bangle-style bracelets in stores, suggest they make their own. They can use easy-to-find materials and teeny-tiny items from around the house.

The whimsical bangles are typically made out of plastic tubing sold by the foot at hardware stores. The tubing is filled with shiny beads, glitter or other decorative items. Then the open ends are wedged together with a tight-fitting piece of wood and a dab of glue.

For an easier alternative which my kids prefer, use standard air-line tubing found at pet/aquarium supply stores. For under $3, we purchased a package of 8 feet of tubing and a package of six tubing connectors (which provide an ideal, snug fit when completing the bangle).

Cut the clear tubing into a 7-inch length (can be made shorter if necessary) and attach a tubing connector to one end. Fill the tube with miniature treasures or eye-catching beads, sequins, scraps of colorful fabric and paper, or sand from your favorite beach.

Use a toothpick or skewer to aid in poking the items through the tube. Leave about one-quarter of an inch of the tube empty and push the open end onto the exposed end of the tubing connector. The tight fit should hold the bangle together. Slip the bangle over your child’s wrist. Make several to mix and match.

For an extra idea, attach a metal key ring over the tubing before you complete the bangle for a unique and jazzy key chain your child will love to use. Due to small parts, this project is appropriate for kids 3 and up.