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Friday, January 9, 2004 Volume XII, Number 143

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?. . .You can now adopt some of the Carthage Humane Society’s cutest kittens at the Central Pet Care Clinic and Carthage Animal Hospital during regular office hours.

Did Ya Know?. . The Carthage Kiwanis Club has launched a year long program to collect good used children’s and young adult books. The books are to be distributed to families in the Carthage area. Any organization wishing to become a collection station should contact Ivan Hager 358-8236.

today's laugh


Have you a hunting suit?

Yes, this one I’m wearing.

That’s not a hunting suit.

My brother is hunting for it.

I think your gags are very good.

Most of them have come across.

Yeah, on the Mayflower.

We had a magician for dinner last night. When we served him some stewed rabbit, he tasted it and lest the table immediately. Father said it was very unusual.

What was so unusual about that?

That really is unusual, because it’s probably the first time on record that a rabbit made a magician disappear.


1904
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

BOY BROKE HIS ARM.

Irl Burke Fell From a Load of Hay This Morning.

Irl Burke, whose 16th birthday was yesterday, a son of J.M. Burke, the North Main street groceryman, fell out of a hay loft this morning about 11 o’clock and broke his arm.

He and another boy, Fred Huffer, were loading hay into the delivery wagon from the hay loft back of the store. When their loading was done Irl jumped from the loft to the load of hay.

Just at this moment the horse started up unexpectedly and Irl in lighting on the moving load was thrown from his feet and fell to the ground. He lit on one arm and shoulder.

One of the bones of the fore arm was broken. Dr. Taylor was called and reduced the fracture.

  Today's Feature


Future Site for McCune Brooks.

The McCune Brooks Hospital Board of Trustees hosted a breakfast Thursday morning in the hospital’s cafeteria to give a report on the hospital’s future plans to relocate. Approximately 40 people attended, including members from the Steadley Trust and Helen S. Boyland Foundation, members of the media, County and City Officials, McCune Brooks Hospital Board, and the McCune Brooks Hospital Foundation Board.

McCune Brooks Hospital CEO Bob Copeland led the presentation and reported that the Foundation Board had made a land acquisition for 50 acres from Precious Moments for the future site of McCune Brooks. McCune Brooks Hospital Foundation Board President Tom Flanigan spoke to the Mornin’ Mail after the meeting. Flanigan stated that the purchase price of $1.5 million dollars was made for the land located on the southwest corner of HH and 71 Highways. He explained that the Foundation Board has an arrangement with Precious Moments in the form of a promissory note.

"It’s like buy now, pay later," said Flanigan. He stated he did not have the paperwork on hand to give the exact time frame the land was to be paid off.

Copeland reported that building a new hospital would cost approximately $23.6 million dollars and that a campaign to raise the funds will begin soon. He also stated that it would take a year to plan and secure the funds.

"I would like to see a shovel in the dirt by the end of this year," said Copeland.

Mayor Kenneth Johnson spoke to the Mornin’ Mail later that morning.

"The City owns the hospital no matter were it is located but is basically a separate entity," said Johnson. "I would like to see it move forward, it would be an asset and good for the community."

Copeland stated that there was a great need to expand the range of care and continue the quality of health care providers. He also stated that a new hospital would have a positive impact on the growth in the community, and the new location would be easily assessable. He also felt it would be more appealing in recruiting and continuing quality health care providers.

"We’re trying to create a wonderful place to work," said Copeland.

"The aging facility is costly and impractical for our aging population," said Copeland. "There is poor parking, inpatients receive semiprivate rooms, and the facility does not meet the trend for today. A strong quality health care organization is critical for a growing community and quality of life."

The current hospital is approximately 86,000 square feet and the new facility would provide 135,000 square feet which would include a medical office building.

Copeland reported that no definite plans were made as of yet to the existing hospital building’s future.

"The existing building is a gem in the community and still has a good useful life," said Copeland. "Some ideas are to use it as residential care or an assisted living program."

McCune Brooks Hospital Foundation Board Member Neel Baucom ask what the new facility would provide as far as new service options.

Copeland stated that a new facility would allow for expanded emergency care and urgent care, rehabilitation services for patient’s who have strokes, brain surgery, hip and knee replacements and speech therapy.

"It is planned to add an obstetrical program," said Copeland. "I would like for the people in our community to have their babies here."

"We plan for expanded outpatient services and surgical area, and today, people are wanting privacy and we will be able to offer a private setting," said Copeland.

Copeland mentioned that a new facility would also allow adequate parking and a chapel inside the hospital.

Mayor Johnson ask what the funding options were for this project.

Copeland replied that the funding needed would mostly come from grants and the selling of bonds. He stated that the federally backed bonds are planned to come from a FHA-242 program that has been established for many years and would offer the very best in interest rates.

Bob Copeland spoke to the Mornin’ Mail yesterday afternoon.

"I am on cloud nine," expressed Copeland. "There was alot of support and energy in the room this morning. I’m glad that the community believes there is a need for a replacement facility. I’m walking on air."


Letters to the Editor

Opinions expressed reflect those of the writer and not necessarily those of the Mornin' Mail.

January 8, 2004

Dear Mayor, Staff and Council,

After much careful deliberation, I am giving you my resignation as Councilman first ward.

This goes back to the residence problem uncovered with my election. We have discussed this and you are all aware of the details. I felt that this was taken care of, but it looks as if it is not. Frankly, I don’t feel that the situation merits all of the attention it is receiving. If I felt that it was wrong, I would have stepped down immediately.

After reading Bill Putnam’s recent email to the Mornin’ Mail (see box at right), it is apparent that he is not going to be able to tolerate my being a Councilman under these circumstances. I didn’t like the insinuations that I as well as the City are doing something wrong. I am not one to quit when the going gets tough, but I can’t tolerate the veiled insinuations that the Mayor, Staff and Council are involved in something underhanded. I am certain that if Mr. Putman doesn’t agree with our actions then he is going to claim that our actions aren’t valid. This will make it nearly impossible for the Council to do its duty.

I have enjoyed my term thus far, I think that we have an excellent Council and Staff. We have made accomplishments that I think have benefited the City and there are other projects I was looking forward to.

Regretfully,

Mike Harris

Councilman 1st Ward

 

Published December 30, 2003

I have been reading on the internet that now David Mouton has ruled that Carthage does have a requirement that councilmen live in the ward they are elected from. My recollection is that last April, someone ruled that was not the case, and that the election of Mike Harris was valid. If you have to live in the ward, then his election was not valid, therefore his election should be delcared invalid, and his seat vacant.

How does that affect all the votes taken in the past year when he voted? If he was not legally elected, then his votes should be nulified, and appropriate changes made to any ordinances adopted where he voted in the affirmative, if the total votes in favor was only 6. This would mean the legal votes in favor were only 5, and therefore not enough for passage. I hope this is not the case, but someone should look into it.

— Bill Putnam


artCentral Begins a New Year.

By Lee Sours, artCentral

Vacation is over and we are ready to start 2004. The annual membership meeting will be held Wednesday, January 14 at noon in the gallery. Members are encouraged to attend and voice their ideas for the upcoming year. We have a wonderful group of board members who are open to input from others. Interested members of the community who are not members are welcome also.

The director of artCentral has resigned after many years of dedicated work to pursue her interest in sculpture. Thanks goes to Robin Putnam for all her hard work organizing all the events and making things happen. We hope you have great results in your studio!

The paintings, photography and raku pottery of Debbie, Richard and Tim Reed and the 2D and 3D work of Penny Wilkinson will close Friday, January 9. Showing next will be the transparent watercolor paintings of Joe Prater in the Main Gallery. The Members Gallery will feature the oil paintings of Gary Younger. An opening reception will be held Friday, January 23 from 6-8pm. Refreshments will be served. The show will continue through February 27.

The southwestern watercolor paintings of Marilyn York will be on display at Shellie’s until January 17. On the 18th we’ll be hanging a new show by Arkansas artist Judy Maurer. We are excited to have her show at Shellie’s for the first time.

HOURS: T – F 11 - 5

Sunday 12 -5 Closed Mon. and Sat.

1110 E 13th • 358-4404

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Just Jake Talkin'

Mornin',

There are some things that in all likelihood the youngsters of today will never experience. One of ‘em is probl’y the thrill of bein’ towed behind a car on a sled. As dangerous as it sounds to me at the present time, as a kid this ritual was practiced at my house. To increase the all out fun, instead of a single sled bein’ hooked to the long length of rope, my brother and I convinced the folks to let us run tandem. Two ropes tied to the bumper and the fun really begins. As speed was kept to a "safe and prudent" level, goin; around corners and bumpin’ each other off was common. By draggin’ a toe on one side or the other the sled would dart in the direction of drag. Draggin’ both feet was the breakin’ system. We would also "climb" up the rope a ways, let go and get a quick jerk for a sense of acceleration, twist a little sideway and spray snow on the partner. We, of course, never had Nintendo.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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