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Thursday, June 15, 2006 Volume XIV, Number 253

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?... McCune-Brooks Hospital Golden Reflections Afternoon Tea will be held June 15th at 2:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. BINGO sponsored by Hometown Bank. 359-2347 for more info.

Did Ya Know?... On Sunday, June 18 the First Presbyterian Church, Carthage will hold their 10 a.m. informal Worship Service at the Gazebo in Central Park. This special Father’s Day service is open to the public. Please bring your lawn chair. All are invited to bring a brown bag picnic lunch to enjoy after the service. Beverages will be provided. In case of rain the service will be held in the church at 115 W. Chestnut.

Did Ya Know?... The Carthage Saddle Club will hold a Show-De-O Saturday, June 17 at 6 p.m. in the Saddle Club Arena, Carthage. The event is free to the public.

today's laugh

I have one of those real old American-built cars. The kind that just punches through accidents. - Jim Samuels

After you’ve dated someone it should be legal to stamp them with what’s wrong with them so the next person doesn’t have to start from scratch. - Rita Rudner

Sure my mother had an automatic garbage disposal. She could detect unerringly when you planned to go out, and put the garbage bag in your hand. - Sam Levenson

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

Extra Car This Evening.

Accommodations for Carthage Patrons of the Nordica Concert at Joplin.

The electric line will run an extra car from Carthage to Joplin this evening to accommodate those who wish to attend the Nordica concert at Joplin.

It will leave Carthage at 6:45 thus doubling the capacity of the 6:40 car. It will leave for Joplin for the return trip after the concert is over, whenever that may be.

Good Pasture for Horses.

I have rented Si Crane’s pasture next east of the fair grounds for the season and will pasture horses on reasonable terms. It is the best blue grass pasture in the county and I will not overstock it. Plenty of shade and living water. - Henry Tagner 96 12

Big Reduction on Wool Suits.

Choice of any colored wools suit in our store for one week only - $10.50. Worth up to $30. Ramsays (of course).

 

Today's Feature

Rate Increase.

Carthage City Council met Tuesday evening in a regular session. Mayor Pro Tem Mike Harris acted as mayor in the absence of Mayor Jim Woestman.

Council approved an ordinance increasing the rates for the Carthage Recycling Center. The item was brought to Council by the Public Works Committee and is an attempt to reduce the financial loss of the City. The largest increases were made to the Demolition/Construction Waste category. The price the City pays for hauling the roll-off dumpster off, in conjunction with a fuel sur-charge is approximately $300 per dumpster. This is the largest expense of the Center and the price for one-ton or larger drops was raised to $300. Other smaller increases were also made.

Council member Ronnie Wells said that he would vote against the rate increase because he felt it was bad timing on the part of the City. Wells said he understood that the increases were needed but felt it would be better to phase them in smaller steps due to recent energy price increases.

"It seems like the citizens are the ones that are losing here," said Wells adding, "It costs more to live here with every Council meeting."

Council member Larry Ross said that he felt the increases were necessary.

"We’re going to be out a lot of money," said Ross of the current fees.

Public Works Director Chad Wampler added that the recycling part of the operation would still be free. Wampler added that the trash dumpster is hauled from the dump approximately 10 times per month.

Council member Tom Flanigan said he felt the new structure was fair, and would help get the City up to speed with contractors using the site.

The ordinance was approved in a 7 to 1 vote. Those opposed included Ronnie Wells, those in favor included; Diane Sharits, Cindy Curry, Bill Welch, Dan Rife, Tom Flanigan, Larry Ross and Claude Newport. Council member Bill Johnson was not present at the meeting.


Hawgs for Dogs 2006.

The 4th Annual Hawgs for Dogs benefit for the Carthage Humane Society will be held Friday, June 16th and Saturday, June 17th at Center Creek, west of Carthage.

Gates open at noon on Friday. The event includes live music, a bike show, bike games, vendors, camping, dice run prizes and more.

Weekend passes are $15.00 per person and include camping. Day passes are $8.00. Directions: 171 Hwy. to Brooklyn Heights Exit to Hyacinth Road, Go West to County Road 193, turn South, follow road under bridge to gate.

More information about the event will be listed in tomorrow’s Mornin’ Mail, including a schedule of the performing bands. Additional information may be obtained by calling 358-6402.

Stench Report:
Wednesday,
6/14/06

Stench Reported Tuesday afternoon and evening around Carthage Square

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',
I’m thinkin’ they oughta put no passing lanes in the grocery stores.

Right turn only at the intersection of isles might be helpful also. After a complete stop of course.

I don’t think they need speed limits, but possibly some 15 minute parkin’ zones. If ya can’t find what your lookin’ for in 15 minutes, ya gotta push your cart around the block and try again.

Of course a main part of the problem with negotiatin’ through the stores is the fact that things aren’t ever in the same spot for more than a week or two. Folks aimlessly wanderin’ through the store lookin’ for that bottle of salad dressin’ they got here last month. Bound to be some collisions from people rubberneckin’ as they pass the isles. Now there’s a reality tv show.

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 18-year-old nephew just graduated from high school and wants to become a mechanic and eventually open his own shop. Do you have any suggestions for a great graduation gift for him? He just bought a used car with his savings - a Camaro of Mustang or some muscle car. Thank you - Martha

RAY: Well, the first thing that comes to mind is a scan tool, Martha.

TOM: All modern cars - those made after 1996 or so - have the latest on-board diagnostic technology, which is called OBD II. And on any OBD II car, you can plug a scan tool into the car’s computer and pull out all kinds of useful information.

RAY: Like whether the driver got indigestion from last night’s sausage lasagna.

TOM: Well, not that useful. But the scan tool will tell you things like the readings of the various engine sensors, and whether the engine-management computer has stored any trouble codes. The more sophisticated scan tools will even diagnose problems with the transmission, anti-lock brakes and air conditioning systems.

RAY: Scan tools aren’t cheap, though. The least expensive scan tools that are any good are in the $150 range. And they go way up from there. Some can be incorporated into an existing laptop computer, or Palm or Pocket PC device. But be prepared, Martha. When you see the price tags, you might just decide to get him a copy of "How to Make Friends, Influence People, and Talk Customers Into Transmission Rebuilds."


RACING
By Greg Zyla
Sponsored by Curry Automotive

What’s in a Name? Big Bucks

Q: Greg, my nickname is "Tiger" and my friend’s nickname is "Smoke," because he used to be a fireman. How did defending NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Tony Stewart end up with both of these monikers? -- M.P., White River Junction, Vt.

A: M.P., before we go into Stewart’s "Tiger" and "Smoke" nicknames, we can add the "Rushville Rocket" to the list, as he was born in Rushville, Ind., and also the "Columbus Comet," as he now lives in his hometown of Columbus, Ind., in the same house he grew up in.

"Tiger" comes from his aggressive driving style and sometimes overflowing disposition, fitting perfectly with "Tony" of Kellogg’s fame. However, "Tony the Tiger" is already "corporately taken" and rides regularly on the hood of Kyle Busch’s Kellogg’s car.

Which brings us to his new nickname, "Smoke." It’s cool, but it’s all tied to a well-manicured business plan.

Stewart and Brand Sense Partners, a PR firm in Los Angeles, entered into an partnership in August 2005 to develop a new lifestyle brand based on his nickname. The "Smoke" brand consists of unique, high-quality products -- from apparel and accessories to barbecue sauce -- that reflect Stewart’s hard-driving personality and racing style.

To check out Stewart’s latest "Smoke" offerings, go to www.smoke20.com. You’ll be surprised at what’s available.

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