Today's Feature

Memorial Day Service.

A Memorial Day service will be held at Park Cemetery, Carthage, MO on Monday, May 29. The program is sponsored by the Carthage Veterans Alliance and the Park Cemetery owners and staff.

The service will start at 9:30 a.m. The Heartland Band will begin services by playing from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Jerry Chapman of American Legion Post #9 will open the program at 10 a.m. and call for prayer by Sunny Elder, followed by the posting of colors and the Pledge of Allegiance by Allen Abbot of the American Legion.

The Heartland band will then play the National Anthem and Sunny Elder of the VFW will place a wreath at the Memorial, in memory of all U.S. Service Members who have passed. The band will play "God of Our Fathers."

A Flag folding ceremony will be held by the Carthage Veterans Alliance and the Heartland band will play "God Bless America", followed by a closing prayer.

In the event of rain, the service will be moved to the Memorial Hall and will start at 10:30 a.m.

Sheriff’s Office Receives Grant from Boylan Foundation.

James R. Spradling, President of the Helen S. Boylan Foundation, stated Thursday that the Foundation, at its quarterly meeting, approved grants which included $2,500.00 to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office to begin implementation of a system to track the whereabouts of registered sex offenders. Further funding appears to be available in the near future. Spradling said that this was a priority of the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office and hoped that others would contribute to the funding which will cost approximately $16,000.00.

Other grants received were as follows: Carthage R-9 Foundation, construction of field house and class rooms (5 of 12 distributions), $12,500; McCune-Brooks healthcare Foundations, construction of new hospital (8 of 40 distributions), $12,500; Carthage Public Library - expansion of facility (8 of 20 distributions), $12,500; Carthage R-9 Foundation - wrestling team warmups, $3,000; Marillac Center - Financing for building’s purchase and later Improvements, $10,000; Powers Museum - 5th Annual Acoustic Music Festival $2,630; Carthage Crosslines Ministry - After School Program, $2,000; Art Central - Annual Summer Children’s Art Camp, $2,700; Ozanam - Operating budget for creative arts program, $2,000; Heartland Hoops - Uniforms, shoes and tournament fees, $4,000; Safehome, Inc. - Children’s alcove in the hotline room at new shelter facility, $5,000; Jackson County CASA - Volunteer Support Program, $2,000; Lindale Independent School District - Intermediate School Library 20 new books on the Texas Blue Bonnet List for 2006., $2,000; Lindale Early Childhood Center Library - Funds for Book Program $700; Lindale Independent School District - Elementary School for funds to purchase books for school library $900; Lindale Independent School District - Junior high School Library - 20 new books on the Texas Lonestar List for 2006, $2,000; Lindale Independent School District - Rockin’ C Ranch - Funds for outdoor education program for 5th graders, $2,000; Lindale Volunteer Fire Department - funds to help defer costs of 1 grass fire fighting vehicle, gear for 15 firefighters and to purchase high angle rescue equipment, $30,000.

Correction: Open House for the Williams-Spencer House is scheduled for Wednesday, May 31 from 4-7 p.m. For further information call Kip Smith, Broker/Auctioneer at 417-358-9696 or 417-483-1614.

Stench Report:
Thursday,
5/25/06

No Stench Detected on Carthage Square

The fact is, there is somethin’ more refreshing about a cool breeze than the stagnant artificial cool of mechanical refrigeration.

I’m not by any means suggestin’ that we step back to those pre AC days of yore, but the idea of folks gatherin’ for a communal breath of fresh air in the middle of the afternoon on the Courthouse lawn still has some appeal.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

The dry air is playing havoc with peoples sinuses these days. People are complaining of dryness and/or dripping. Either way, it is an uncomfortable feeling.

One of the easiest ways to help with the dryness is to get a saline solution and spray it up your nostrils. I have personally mixed a wee bit (drop or two) or tea tree oil in the bottle with the spray as it has a reputation for helping to kill off the stuff that grows in dark damp places! My method, which may or may not work for you, is to shake the bottle VERY well and then spray. The first time I mixed this up I put in too much tea tree oil and it irritated my nostrils. Another example of: if a little is good, a lot is not necessarily better. Also keeping dampness in the air makes a considerable difference. If you are stuffed up and just can’t get any relief from that stuffy pressure, horseradish will help to open them up and has some antibacterial properties. Eat a little on a cracker or, better yet, get a formula like ALJ which has a wonderful combination of horseradish to open the sinuses; boneset, which has traditionally been used to help stop pain and aching "in the bones" associated with flu-like symptoms; mullein, which is a primary lung herb and a natural pain reliever; fennel and fenugreek which are well known for their ability to remove mucous from the system. This formula is a most popular remedy.

artCentral
Art Notes from Hyde House
By Sally Armstrong, Director of artCentral

This weekend I look forward to checking in alot of wonderful art done by our members! The call went out several weeks ago to the artist-members of artCentral to think about which piece or pieces they wish to bring this year for the Annual Membership Show and BBQ Opening scheduled for June 9th, and I hope no one forgets that this is the weekend to bring the things in. The criteria is simply that you be a member of artCentral to enter, no limit to the number of entries. Art is to be delivered May 26, 27 and 28 between the hours of 12:00 & 5:00 unless other arrangements are made with me. I need next week to organize the things for judging and display, as our current show will be removed on June 2nd.

As previously announced, our juror this year is Margaret Haverstic, Professor of Art History and Art Appreciation at Cottey College in Nevada, MO. We thank Margaret for this consideration and know that a new face as judge should make it more interesting for our members to compete.

This Annual Membership Show is always a fun time for members and patrons to get together, bring guests and a dish to share, and enjoy good food and a fun time looking at the art together. Our board president Don Knost will be acting again this year as "Grill- Master" and meat, drinks and service is provided. If you play a portable instrument and want to bring it along, the music will be enjoyed by all!

There is alot going during the weekend of June 2nd, but I know our members will come through and bring their art for this annual event. There are 3 cash prizes this year and all entries will be judged together. This show will remain hanging until July 7th at artCentral, so please come by and take a look even if you can’t make the opening party.

I mailed over 100 artCamp fliers today to children of families who have expressed interest in or have attended in the past, and I will send out another batch tomorrow. artCamp this year promises to be a good one, with 17 classes to choose from for young people ages 8 - 14. Informational fliers and registration forms can be picked up here at Hyde House, at the First Baptist Church of Carthage main office, the Carthage Chamber of Commerce, or the Carthage Public Library. Parents, please note on the registration form that 5 of the days offer TWO classes to select from. Students need to indicate which of the two they desire if they check off any of those days. There is no deadline, but class sizes are limited so get those returned as soon as possible.

One week left for the Kissel and Church women’s shows at Hyde House, so if you have been putting off coming by, don’t wait much longer!