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Wednesday, October 6, 2004 Volume XIII, Number 77

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?... Wednesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m. the Carthage Shrine Club will hold a fish fry at the Shrine Club, County Road 170. Stag Only, must be 21. $8.00 per person. For more information call 417-358-8816

Did Ya Know?... Thursday, October 7 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. a tailgate party will be held for the 8th grade football team. Hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, cookies, and drinks will be served $3.00 per person at the K.E. Baker Stadium.

Did Ya Know?... Saturday October 9th from 8:00 p.m. to midnight the V.F.W. Post 2590 invites the public to a dance honoring the 203rd Engineering Battalion. Live music by Country Express Band. 203rd and spouses free, all others $3.00 at door.

Did Ya Know?... The Maple Leaf Fun Walk will be held Sunday Oct. 10 starting at 1:00 p.m. Pre-register at Fair Acres Family Y or the Chamber Office. $10 Per person (includes T-shirt)

today's laugh

"Archimedes," read the schoolboy aloud, "leaped from his bath shouting, ‘Eureka! Eureka!’" "One moment," said the teacher. "What is the meaning of ‘Eureka?’"

"‘Eureka’ means I have found it," said the boy. "Very well. What had Archimedes found?" questioned the teacher. The boy hesitated, then ventured hopefully, "The soap, sir!"

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

Threw Coal at Engine Watchman.

Three men were arrested in the Missouri Pacific yards by the night policeman last night, on complaint of the watchman of the Carthage & Western engine which lays over night here.

The watchman telephoned the police for help and stated that "hoboes" complained of were in a box car throwing coal at him. The men were arrested and put in the calaboose until morning. The watchman did not appear against them this morning and by direction of Agent Buckwell, they were turned loose.

Dr. K.E. Baker is still confined to his bed as the result of his bicycle accident three weeks ago and later illness with fever. He is slowly improving.

Mrs. Will Elting left this morning to return to her home in Kansas City after visiting relatives here.

 

Today's Feature

Energy Self Sufficiency Program.

News release

Effective immediately, Economic Security Corporation will be accepting applications for the Energy Self-Sufficiency (ESS) Program for the winter season in Barton, Jasper, Newton, and McDonald counties. This program helps weatherize homes, develops family budgeting goals, and includes an energy conservation workshop designed to help participants achieve the goal of energy self-sufficiency.

To be eligible for this service the applicants must be at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, be paying property taxes on their home and have not previously received ESC Weatherization Services on the home.

Carthage residents who believe they qualify for this program should call the ESC outreach center for additional help and information, Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 358-3521. Funding for the Energy Self-Sufficiency Program is provided through the Missouri Department of Social Services. The amount available is $148,500.00.


Just Jake Talkin'

Mornin'

I suppose that one a the appeals of the many fall festivals in the area is the fact that they aren’t considered as one of the regular family holidays. They are more of a make-your-own holiday.

There isn’t the pressure of Christmas or Thanksgivin’, or for a lot a families the Fourth or Easter. In many cases is seems, the fall gatherins are more of an excuse to see old friends or some combination of friends and family.

The traditional meal can be as informal or formal as is comfortable or with so many activities and food vendors there can be no meal at all.

Probl’ly the best part for some is that the local merchants don’t close on this holiday. Shop till ya drop.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Mornin' Mail

Weekly Column

Here's A Tip

By JoAnn Derson

• "Recently, I needed to move two large potted plants. They were quite heavy, and I thought it would be much easier if I had something to put it on — something with wheels. I used my son’s skateboard. It worked like a charm." — G.B. in Tennessee

• "To keep ourselves active, we have a ‘fun jar.’ Whenever we want to go out and do something, we just pull a slip of paper from the jar. We each put in several slips of paper per week with details of interesting things to do." — E.D. in Florida

• "My favorite mug chipped and now I can’t use it to drink from. I love it because my sister gave it to me many years ago. Instead of throwing it away or just sticking it on some shelf, I put it on my desk and use it to put pens and pencils in. It’s still useful." — O.H. in California

• To spice up your coffee or tea, try stirring it with a cinnamon stick. Or for a lovely gift of cinnamon-stick stirrers, roll one half of the stick in light corn syrup and then in regular table sugar. Allow the stick to dry. Gather several together, and tie with a bow.

• "A weekly vinegar bath keeps my shower walls squeaky clean. I mix one part vinegar with one part water, then sponge onto walls. Rub lightly with a nonabrasive brush, and then rinse. No mildew and no soap scum." — A.R. in West Virginia

• "Rather than throwing your toothbrush away when it is no longer good for your teeth, save it for cleaning projects." — J.U. in Iowa

• To ease tension and headache, you can stimulate blood flow by brushing your hair with a natural-bristle brush.

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