Mornin' Mail

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Wednesday, November 6, 2002 Volume XI, Number 100

Did Ya Know?. . .The Hope for Hailey Hyperbaric Chamber Fund will have a Shrimp Gumbo Feed at 6 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 9th at the Train Barn, west Mound St. Road (across from Old Cabin Shop). Public is invited. $15 per person, $25 per couple.

Did Ya Know?. . .Eminence Chapter #93 Order of the Eastern Star will serve Ham & Beans, pie, and coffee or tea from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8th, at the Masonic Temple dining room, 7th & Maple. Cost is $4 for adults. Carryouts available.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage Water & Electric Plant’s Water Department is beginning their annual program to flush and test fire hydrants. There is a possibility customers will experience a slight water discoloration while the Dept. is working in your area. The water will be safe and will clear up within 15-20 minutes after the hydrant testing is completed.

today's laugh

Customer: Is there any soup on the menu?

Waiter: No sir; there was, but I wiped it off.

1st Man: So you were a tough kid?

2nd Man: Were we tough? Why, I played football for ten years before I found out you were supposed to use a ball.

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

FELL ON A PICKET.

Nellie Warden, aged 14 years, had an alarming accident at the home of her parents near Scotland last evening. She was walking on the top rail of a picket fence along the garden when she stumbled and pitched forward. In falling she struck with her breast and stomach on the sharp points of the pickets, then rolled to the side, her clothing catching and holding her suspended.

Her mother heard her screams and ran to her assistance, but the sight of blood running down over the little girl’s face caused the mother to faint, and it was several minutes before assistance arrived.

Although bleeding profusely Nellie was not dangerously hurt. The skin was torn and bruised on her breast and a ragged wound torn in her abdomen, but these were merely skin deep, and an hour after the accident she was able to get supper for her father.

	Today's Feature Jasper County Election Results. Results from the Jasper County Clerk’s office for contested races in yesterday’s election: Associate Judge Circuit Court Division 5: Richard Copeland (R)18,649; Bill Fleischaker (D) 10,312. Associate Judge Circuit Court Division 6: Stephen Carlton (R) 17,291; Jane Wyman (D) 11,787. Presiding Commissioner; Chuck Surface (R) 19,516; Ben Johnson (D) 9497. County Clerk: Ron Mosbaugh (R) 18,069; Bonnie Earl (D) 11,032. Recorder of Deeds: Donna Grove (R) 19,467; Russell Selvey (D) 9,514. State Issue Results (Jasper County Only). Constitutional Amendment No. 1 (St. Louis Charter) Yes - 17,068; No - 9,631. Constitional Amendment. No. 2 (Collective bargaining) Yes - 11,604; No - 15,750. Constitutional Amendment No. 3 (Term Limit change) Yes - 12,359; No - 13,592. Constitutional Amendment No. 4 (Public Utility joint owner) Yes-13,115; No- 12,564. Proposition A (Cigarette tax hike) Yes - 13,229; No - 15,387
	Just Jake Talkin' Mornin', A pretty fair turn out for Jasper County voters yesterday, just over 41 percent of registered voters turned in a ballot. Nearly thirty-one percent of the voters voted a straight Republican ticket, nine percent voted straight Democrat. Nine people voted a straight Libertarian Party ticket and five the Green Party. That left 60 percent of the voters voting a split ticket. Of those the votes musta been pretty well split down the middle, makin’ up the traditional Jasper County vote in favor of Republicans (approximately 65% to 35%). ‘Course it’s hard for Democrats to overcome the three to one straight party ticket disadvantage, but several made a run at it this year. The highest percentage netted was by Judge Jane Wyman with almost 41%. There will be no Democrats holding a Jasper County elected office this term. This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
Sponsored by Carthage Printing	Weekly Column YOUR AMERICA By Amy Anderson Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Probably the most-watched parade in the United States is the Thanksgiving Day Parade held annually by Macy’s department store in New York City. The event, with its magical balloon figures towering above the parade route, marching bands and celebrities, has become a part of the Thanksgiving experience — a uniquely American event. The parade, held Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon, will be the 76th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and if you are lucky enough to get to New York City to watch it in person, here are some tips to help enhance the enjoyment of the day. • First of all, it’s FREE! So pick your spot early — the earlier the better — and be prepared to defend it as the morning rolls on. There are grandstand seats, but they aren’t for public seating, and you can’t buy a seat, either (so don’t let anyone talk you into paying money for a "ticket"). They are reserved for special guests of Macy’s. • Also know that there are sections where viewing is restricted, specifically from 36th to 38th streets on Broadway and on 34th Street from Broadway to 7th Avenue (north side of the street only). • Bring a blanket for the kids to sit on while waiting, and pack some lunch and hot beverages (hot cocoa is perfect!). Last year, temperatures were around 50 degrees F, so dress appropriately. • Remember that everything you carry in, you’ll need to carry around and keep up with. This means toys, strollers and such will become burdens as the day drags on. Also, folding chairs can become a nuisance. They are a pain to carry around, they aren’t safe to stand on, and everyone will be standing anyway. Better to leave them at home. • The most important thing is to have fun, relax and "ooh" and "ahh" with the mind of a 3-year-old. • For some extra-special enjoyment, go watch the professionals blowing up the balloon figures the day before. This is a family event held Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 3-10 p.m., near the American Museum of Natural History at 77th Street and Central Park West. For any additional information on the parade, including the parade route, call the Macy’s Parade Hotline at (212) 494-4495. If you can’t make it to the parade in person, the parade is broadcast on NBC from 9 a.m. to noon in all time zones.