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Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Volume XIV, Number 177

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?... A Mardi Gras Louisiana Cuisine will be served Shove Tuesday, February 28 from 7-7:30 p.m. in the Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Howard. Adults $6.00 Children $3.00

Did Ya Know?... A Worship Celebration with Phil Driscol will be held at the First Baptist Church, 631 S. Garrison Ave March 5th at 6 p.m. The event is co-hosted by First Assembly of God. For more info contact Patrick Plant 417-358-8161.

Did Ya Know?... The Friends of the Carthage Public Library will hold their monthly used book sale for March on Saturday the 4th. Check out the bargains at 510 S. Garrison Ave. from 8:00 a.m. until noon.

Did Ya Know?... A Rolling Thunder chili feed will be held March 5, starting at 2 p.m. in VFW Post 2590, Carthage. All you can eat. Adults $5.00, Kids $3.00. Silent Auction, non-profit. Aids Veterans and their families.

today's laugh

Our toaster works on either AC or DC, but not on bread. It has two settings - too soon or to late. - Sam Levenson

A runaway chain reaction at Japan’s Tokaimuna uranium processing plant exposed thousands of people to dangerous levels of radiation. Japanese officials admitted that although the radiation was bad, it was nothing compared to the time they had two atom bombs dropped on them. - Colin

1906
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

A Blaze of Brilliancy.

New High School Building Lighted for the First Time.

The High School building was a blaze of light for two hours last night and people wondered. It was the school board and its electricians making a test of the lighting apparatus.

In a monster building like that, with its miles of electric wiring, turning on the current for the first time is an operation demanding care. Besides having with them two electricians, the board had two firemen with chemical extinguishers on hand to quench any fire which might result from faulty wiring. But the services of these were not needed, the light worked perfectly and after a thorough test, the board pronounced the system was first class in every respect.

The streams of brilliant white light pouring from the hundreds of windows set off the big building in fine style. It caused it to loom out bigger than reality against the blackness and last night’s unannounced illumination attracted no small crowd. Several asked to be admitted to the building but this was of course denied. All who care to will have a chance to see the interior of the fine structure in all its lighted glory at the dedication.

After inspecting the lights the board met in regular session and transacted a great deal of business.

The committee which was appointed two weeks ago to draw up rules regarding the use of the new auditorium for gatherings by persons outside the schools announced that it wished more time for its deliberations and this was granted. The committee is corresponding with the heads of other High schools asking their custom in regarding to renting their auditoriums. Not all the replies have been received.

Another important matter last night was the granting of a free scholarship in the High School to the pupils of the Jasper County rural school making the highest average of grades at the final examinations. The High School is the only one in Southwest Missouri that offers such a scholarship.

 

Today's Feature

First Reading for Rate Increase.

The Carthage City Council will meet this evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Items on the agenda include the first reading of an ordinance authorizing utility rate changes for electric services. This item is brought to council by the Carthage Water and Electric Plant.

At a recent CW&EP Board meeting General Manager Bob Williams cited several reasons for the proposed increase, including the interruption of the peak load contract, depleted coal supplies and hurricane damage to natural gas refineries. All of these and several other circumstances have caused higher prices in the purchase of electricity. The solution proposed by CW&EP is an approximate 15% rate increase for residential customers, and an approximate 17.5% increase for industrial customers.

Other items on the agenda include the first reading of an ordinance rezoning the property at 1926 and 1921 South Garrison from Local Business Zoning and First Dwelling zoning, to General Business Zoning. This item was not approved by the Planning Zoning and Historic Preservation Committee and comes to Council without a recommendation.

Stench Report:
Monday,
2/27/06

No Stench Detected.

 Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin'
This part of the country has never been known for its enthusiasm for hockey. I suppose that’s why I’ve never paid much attention to the sport.

The other night I happened watch a little of the Olympics. I suppose, because of the highlights seen on the sports during the nightly news, I assumed all hockey players did was get into brawls. What little hockey I had seen on TV seemed ta be too confusin’ to actually follow.

The other night for some reason, the game started ta make a little sense to me. I have no doubt that it is definitely a physical game, folks gettin’ knocked down all the time. But there is a flow to the game and I got hooked into stayin’ up a little later than I wanted. I suppose some things are more involved and subtle than is initially perceived.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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By Paul G. Donohue, M.D.

Brain Stem Stroke Often Disturbs Balance

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Will you kindly tell me what a brain stem stroke is? I had one about four months ago. It has left me with weakness of my left leg, and my balance is shot. I have been in therapy ever since the stroke, and I am making progress. Do you think I will ever get back to normal? -- J.P.

ANSWER: The brain stem is a very small section of the brain, no bigger than a small thumb. It is densely packed with nerves and nerve cables that transmit messages to the spinal cord and eventually to organs and muscles.

A brain stem stroke is like most other strokes. The usual cause is a blockage of blood flow through the artery that serves that part of the brain.

Brain stem strokes can almost always be counted on to cause weakness of a leg and often of an arm on the same side as the weak leg. It frequently disturbs balance. Facial muscles on the opposite side of the body can lose their strength.

Your improvement is a good sign. Formerly, it was thought that all the improvement after a stroke takes place in the first year. Little was expected after that. Current teaching says that improvement can continue well after a year of convalescence. Other parts of the brain take over for the damaged section. Re-routing of signals takes a fairly long time. I can’t promise that you will return to normal. Often, strokes leave people with some disability, but that might be minimal in your case.

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