Mornin' Mail

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Wednesday, December 26, 2001 Volume X, Number 134

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Recycling Drop-Off Center and Composting Lot will be closed from Mon., Dec. 24th through Wed., Dec. 26th, 2001 for Christmas and also on Tues., Jan. 1st for New Year’s Day.

Did Ya Know?. . .The deadline for Leadership Carthage applications has been extended to Friday, December 28th. For more information call the Carthage Chamber of Commerce at 358-2373.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Public Library will be closed on Mon., Dec. 31st and Tues., Jan. 1st for New Year’s Day. The first Saturday monthly Booksale will be held on Sat., Jan. 5th, 2002 in the Carthage Public Library Annex, 510 S. Garrison Ave.

today's laugh

It took me 50 years to learn. . .

There comes a time when you should stop expecting other people to make a big deal about your birthday. That time is age eleven.

The one thing that unites all human beings, regardless of age, gender, religion, economic status or ethnic background, is that, deep down inside, we ALL believe that we are above average drivers.

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INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

A Roney Boy His Nephew.

James Crippen of Chicago, one of the "Roney’s boys," walking into B. B. Allen’s shoe store last night and announced that he was Mr. Allen’s nephew. They talked the matter over and Mr. Allen was surprised to learn that the boy was, in a measure, right. He is a son of a brother of Mr. Allen’s brother-in-law, Ed Crippen. Master Crippen took supper with Mr. Allen’s family last evening.

Re-Arrested in the Court House.

Joe McMannis, a one-eyed man from Joplin, charged with two assaults, was released from jail this morning after serving a sentence for the latter offense. The clerk detained him in the court house after he was released until Constable Paulding was telephoned and arrived. The man was then re-arrested for the first offense by the constable before he left the court house.

	Today's Feature Master Gardener Program. Jasper County University Outreach and Extension will be sponsoring a Missouri Master Gardener program, beginning in January. The program is designed to train volunteers in various aspects of horticulture. The Master Gardeners will assist University Outreach and Extension in providing unbiased educational information to the public. A person who wishes to become a Master Gardener is required to attend 30 hours of training, and agree to return 30 hours of service during the following year. There is a $60 per person fee. Topics to be covered in the ten basic sessions include an orientation to the Master Gardener program, plant physiology, soils and nutrition, annuals and perennials, fruit crops for home production, insects, woody ornamentals, lawns and turf, vegetable production, plant diagnostics, and trees in the landscape. To apply for the program or to obtain further information, contact Ed Browning or Janet LaFon, Courthouse Basement, Carthage, MO 64836, 417-358-2158.
	Just Jake Talkin' Mornin', We have a new tradition for the Christmas season. It’s a ritual of roamin’ aimlessly for an hour or two lookin’ for the location of the annual family gatherin’. One new in-law is perceived by some in the family to always be in a bad mood durin’ the holidays. I don’t know how he is the rest of the year, but he has good reason because of his new tradition of wanderin’ throughout the country side on Christmas Day. By the time they arrive, the spirit of the day has been wasted on wrong turns and thoughtful discussions with the spouse. I envision the day when we all will just get in the car and drive without regard to destination, encountering random meetin’s with others at the crossroads and exchanging directions to grandma’s house. This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin.’
Sponsored by McCune Brooks Hospital	Weekly Column Health Notes Hundreds of Americans are injured by (champagne) corks every year. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends this safety method for popping the cork: Keep the bottle cold. A warm bottle is more likely to pop unexpectedly. After removing the foil over the cork, carefully remove the wire hood while HOLDING THE CORK DOWN with the palm of your hand. Point the bottle away from yourself and others. Place a towel over the entire top and tilt the bottle at a 45-degree angle. Grasp the cork, slowly and firmly twisting it to break the seal. If the cork is stubborn, place the bottle under cool running tap water for about 20 seconds. Keeping the bottle at a 45-degree angle, hold it firmly with one hand, using the other to slowly turn the cork with a slight upward pull. Do this until the cork is almost out of the neck. Counter the force of the cork by using slight downward pressure just as the cork breaks free of the bottle. While this technique softens the traditional pop, because the pressure within the bottle is released gradually, the bubbles may last longer in the glass. If an accident should occur, don’t try to treat it yourself or wait to see a doctor. If you are hit close to or directly on your eye, go to an emergency room or call an ophthalmologist immediately.