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Thursday, October 6, 2005 Volume XIV, Number 77

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?... The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Church of the Nazarene, 2000 Grand, Thursday, October 6 from 1:30 to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, October 7 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Please bring your photo ID

Did Ya Know?... Garret and Carol Conner will appear in a Variety Concert at First Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon, October 9 at 3 p.m. This nationally known musical duo from St. Louis is sponsored by Carthage Musical Devotees and Carthage Council of the Arts. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Did Ya Know?... The Carthage Maple Leaf Bike Ride will be held Saturday, October 8 at 8:30 a.m. in the Kellogg Lake Pavilion. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. For more information call Candace or Christine at 417-358-5070

today's laugh

Student: Is it true that the quality of teaching has gone down in our school because of the low salaries our teachers are getting paid?
Teacher: Now, Tommy, where am you getting ideas with like that?

We live in a mobile home. Hey, there are advantages to living in a mobile home. One time it caught on fire. We met the fire department halfway there. - Ronnie Shakes

1905
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

Calling For Mamma.

Mrs. Frank Clubb Released.

Mrs. Frank Clubb who with her husband was fined in police court yesterday morning for peace disturbance was released last evening on payment of $1 and a promise to pay the balance. Her husband is still in the holdover and will stay there until he serves out his fine and costs of $7.

The chief reason for the leniency shown Mrs. clubb was that she left a little sick child at home. When she went away in the morning to police court she kissed the child good bye with a promise that "mamma would soon return." Instead she was locked up. All day long the little one cried for "mamma, mamma," and grew fretful and impatient. This worry caused a change for the worse in its illness and it was thought to be inhumane to further keep Mrs. Clubb in confinement, especially when she was not entirely to blame for the quarrel which had gotten her into trouble.

 

Today's Feature
Public Works Meeting.

The Public Works Committee met Tuesday evening in a regular session. Street Commissioner Tom Shelley updated the committee on the contract paving of City streets. According to Shelley the Special Roads District has agreed to pave the two largest projects on the list, leaving four smaller projects and several replacement projects for contract paving. The contract paving company is APAC and Shelley reported that all of the scheduled and substituted projects have been completed.

Public Works Director Chad Wampler asked the committee for approval of the sale of surplus property. Wampler said that the City landfill will be purchasing a new loader due to the approval of a Region M Grant. The landfill will no longer have need for two items including the current loader and bulldozer. The department got written quotes for both items and the high quote was from Alumbaugh Construction in the amounts of $10,001 for the bulldozer and $3,051 for the loader. The committee approved a motion to accept the bids and will forward the item to Council at the next regular meeting.

Stench Report:
Wednesday,
10/5/05

No Odors

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin
I’ve read a few books about the great magician Houdini. ‘Course he had more than a few tricks up his sleeve, includin’ bein’ able to dislocate both his shoulders. That came in real handy while he was hangin’ from his feet by a rope in a straight jacket.

Most of his feats weren’t so stressful. He used his ability to imply danger in most of his tricks while most were a simple misdirection of attention and his ability to play to the crowd.

Although most react to presentations of magic by wonderin’ "how’d they do that," we really don’t want to know. If ya know, it’s not magic any more.

Now Houdini did actually jump from the wing of one plane to another plane flyin’ next to it. He may not have been magic, but he was a little crazy.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

Sponsored
by:
Metcalf Auto Supply
Click & Clack Talk Cars
by Tom and Ray Magliozzi

Dear Tom and Ray:

My dog does not ride in the car well. He salivates and sometimes foams at the mouth. On occasion, he will bark at something when his mouth is foamed up. The car’s interior then looks like the inside of a winter souvenir globe. He is a good dog, and we would like to take him on trips or around town. What can you offer as help? - Gary

P.S. Don’t suggest trading in the dog. As far as my wife is concerned, I will go before the dog does.

RAY: The poor guy is carsick, Gary. Dogs will salivate a lot like that when they’re nauseated. So actually, if all that’s been sprayed on the inside of your windshield so far is saliva, consider yourself very lucky!

TOM: We spoke with veterinarian Dr. Linda Siperstein about your case. She said if he’s a puppy, he might grow out of his carsickness. But if he doesn’t, or if you’re not willing to keep cleaning your upholstery until he does, you should ask your own vet about anti-nausea medication for Rover.

RAY: There are a number of medications that vets can use to treat carsickness in dogs. But Dr. Siperstein warns you not to experiment on your dog with human medicines. While some "drugstore" medicines will work for dogs in the proper doses, some human medicines are extremely toxic to dogs.

TOM: For instance, Tylenol and Advil can poison your dog. I bet you didn’t know that.

RAY: I didn’t. But I also don’t know how to tell if my dog has a headache.

TOM: After spending a couple of hours with you, probably. Anyway, Gary, check with your vet about medicines to help Rover with his carsickness. Then everyone will be happier during car rides.


RACING
by Greg Zyla
Sponsored by Curry Automotive

Stewart, Kenseth Are Nextel Cup Favorites

Q: Greg, please let us know your predictions as to who will win the Nextel Cup now that we have the 10 drivers qualified. Thanks much. — Buddy, age 12, Spokane, Wash.

A: Buddy, I’ll start by saying that whoever can finish all 10 races without a major disaster or two, like a 40th-place finish or a crash, will have one up on the competition. I personally feel a good finish is anywhere in the top 10, again depending how well the others do.

Second, the five Roush cars can indeed team up and run together for extra points. The 5-point lap-leader bonus is one area where we’ve seen clearly that the Roush drivers will work together. That’s a definite plus.

Third is the hot streak. Tony Stewart hit his peak at exactly the right time to clinch the top spot and the extra points that go with it. He’s still running good, too. Additionally, Matt Kenseth is really hooked up, and there is no reason to doubt that Kurt Busch isn’t ready for the 10-race defense of his crown. He did well last year, so he’s got to be looked on as one of the favorites to win.

So, from an "odds" standpoint, I’ll go with Stewart and Kenseth as 3-1 favorites; Busch 4-1; Biffle, Martin and Wallace 5-1; and Johnson, Mayfield, Edwards and Newman at 6-1. If I had to put my own money down, I’d pick Stewart in a close one over Kenseth.

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