The Mornin' Mail is published every weekday except major holidays
Friday, December 11, 1998 Volume VII, Number 125

did ya know?

Did Ya Know?. . .CHS Discount Cards are now available from the High School Band. These allow discounts at 19 different Carthage businesses for one year. You may purchase a card for $5 from a band studetn, Bee's Discount, or send money to the CHS Band, 714 S. Main, Carthage, MO 64836. For more information contact Quetha Bassham at 358-5836.

Did Ya Know?. . .The Soropimists still have pecans for sale. For more information contact Heather Kelly at the Carthage Chamber of Commerce 358-2373.

today's laugh

Traveling Man-"Waitress, all I want for breakfast this morning is two soft boiled eggs, a cup of coffee and a few kind words."

The waitress returned with his order whereupon the traveling man said- "Well, here are the eggs and the coffee, but where are the kind words?"

Waitress-"Don't eat them eggs."

 

About the only thing that can lay down on the job and get results in the hen.

 

An man was walking along a river bank in Ireland when it started to rain. Presently he found another fisherman fishing with his line under a bridge. "Why," he asked, "have you got your line like that?"

"Well," replied the angler, "won't the fishes be crowdin' in out of the rain?"

1898
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

A Sad Death.

Alone and far from his loved ones A.G. Stewart died last night about 8:30 o'clock at Ford's lodging house on Howard avenue after a month's illness of quick consumption.

The deceased has been in the city for the last three months, was a cooper by trade and had been working at the cooper shop of the City mills until taken ill. He was formerly a member of the I.O.O.F., which order tendered him some assistance during his sickness. He was about 48 years of age and the only relative known of is his mother in New York, who has been wired. The remains have been embalmed and will be kept pending a reply from her.

 

Ed Hall Jr., who has been struggling from necrosis of the bone of the nose for some time past, has recently been operated on and will consequently be confined to the house for some time.

  Today's Feature

Randolph Anticipates Duties As County Coroner.

Coroner Elect Mike Randolph plans on being sworn in when his term begins on January 1, 1999.

Rule 33.17 of the Missouri Supreme Court Rules of Criminal Procedure prohibits elected officials from being accepted as a surety on any bail bond. This initially seemed to place Randolph, who works as an agent for the A&M Swinson Bail Bonding company, in a vulnerable position. County Counselor Jim Spradling thinks he cannot do both.

Following yesterday's regular County Commission meeting, current County Coroner Ron Mosbaugh mentioned the dilemma and inquired about its resolution.

In an exclusive interview with the Mornin' Mail, Randolph said he has agonized over the question since his election in November, but now is certain that there is no conflict. He says he is an agent for a surety, but he does not qualify as a surety himself. He comes to this conclusion after obtaining legal advice as to the definition of a surety. According to Randolph, a surety is an individual that has assets at risk for a bond that is executed. As an agent, Randolph says he simply receives a commission for bonds that he arranges for the surety, A&M Swinson.

The Coroner position pays $16,600 and is considered by most as a part time position.

"I'm just trying to make a living," said Randolph.

The rule also excludes those convicted of a felony and lawyers from being a surety.

County Counselor Jim Spradling doesn't think there is a distinction between any principal and an agent of that principal. The opinion of the County Counselor's office is that Randolph cannot be Coroner and work as a bail bondsman. The County Prosecutor would be responsible for determining any action if they feel Randolph is acting outside Rule 33.17 according to Spradling.

County Clerk Margie Bull says she will administer the oath to Randolph, being legally elected, and it will be up to others to decide if Randolph can continue to serve.

Randolph says he is confident he will be allowed to serve his two year term and continue his employment with the bonding company.

The only apparent action that could be taken is the revocation of his State issued Bonding license.

 

Rules of Criminal Procedure

 

RULE 33.17 MISDEMEANORS OR

FELONIES--BONDS--SURETY,

INDIVIDUAL---QUALIFICATIONS

 

A person shall not be accepted as a surety on any bail bond unless the person:

(a) Is reputable and at least twenty-one years of age:

(b) Has net assets with a value in excess of exemptions at least equal to the amount of the bond that are subject to execution in the state of Missouri;

(c) Has not been convicted of any felony under the laws of any state or of the United States;

(d) Is not a lawyer, except that this disqualification shall not apply if the principal is the spouse, child or family member of the surety;

(e) Is not an elected or appointed official or employee of the State of Missouri or any county or other political subdivision thereof, except that this disqualification shall not apply if the principal is the spouse, child or family member of the surety; and

(f) Has no outstanding forfeiture or unsatisfied judgment thereon entered upon any bail bond in any court of this state or of the United States.

If there is more than one surety, the aggregate net worth of the sureties in excess of exemptions shall be at least equal to the amount of the bond.


letter from ma.

I got a telephone call from a salesman the other day who asked to talk with the "decision-maker" of the home.

Well, now, that depends. Does he want the one who decides when to change the oil in the car? When to mow the grass? The one who decides what to have for dinner?

I brazenly told him I am the decision-maker in our house. That's true-well-part of the time.

Do you think using expressions like "decision-maker" is getting just a tad out of hand? It's partly politically correctness, which is carried too far, in my opinion (chairperson, for one.) Sometimes, though, the language appears snobbish or deceiving.

Take that sign in front of a bunch of cars all lined up on a gravelled space that says "pre-owned cars." Now you know and I know that what we have here is a used-car lot.

A school board is considering a policy of "standardized dress" for the students. I say they say they want the kids to wear uniforms.

Law enforcement is doing it, too. An officer speaking on television said a "chemical agent was introduced" into a building where a man was shooting at random. That translates into "he slammed a tear gas bomb inside the house."

A person who can't see is no longer blind. He's "visually impaired." Deaf people are "hearing impaired."

And if this arthritis pain in my right hip doesn't get better, I'm going to be "ambulatorily impaired."

 

1999 Calender Booked With Great Artists

by Robin Putnam, artCentral

Brrrr. Welcome to winter. Sure makes getting out and about a bit uncomfortable. However...with all the beautiful Christmas lights around town cold and frosty weather seems to fit!! After all...it is about time for it. We've just been soooo lucky this year!!

Braving the chill last Monday night was worth it. We attended a Planing and Zoning committee meeting and we're glad we did!! They ok'd our request for a special use permit meaning we will now ask the City Council for approval. The first reading will be on December 22 with the final reading and vote happening at the City Council meeting the second Tuesday of January. We're on our way!!

We again want to say thanks to the P&Z committee for all their help and support!! Especially our wonderful city engineer for all his help! We really, really appreciate it!!

Our Planning Committee has had wonderful artist response...our 1999 calender is about full!! Is that not the coolest!! We are going to be bringing you some more excellent artists!! Here's a quick run down...some of these dates may change a hair here and there but for the most part this is what we have so far......

1999 Calender of Events

January-February- Moving and painting (providing all goes well at the January City Council meeting!)

March 1- April 9- Linda Simpson and 3-4 other artists will do a group showing of paintings, jewelry, sculpture and ?? They will come up with a name and hope to make this an annual show.

April 23- May 28- Jane Kleindl will show her oil paintings.

June 11- July 23- Annual Membership Show.

August- Children's Art Camp (hopefully!)

September 10- October 15- Jack and Lee Ann Sours. He will show his wheel-thrown pottery and she will show her hand-made woven articles.

November 5- December 23- We hope to put together a Christmas Gift show featuring lots of artists showing smaller, more affordable artwork suitable for giving gifts!! Doesn't that sound great!! We think so!!

Well....that's the plan so far...we have a lot of work cut out for us but we think we have a great group who can accomplish great things. That's not to say we couldn't use more helping hands!! We are always looking for volunteers...right now we are desperate for someone to handle the August Kid's Art Camp. We want very much to have a great summer program for YOUR kids!! If you know of anyone send them our way!!

Our Wednesday Life Drawing sessions are still going strong...call Mary for more info on that!

More.....next week.


 

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

Stopped by the Powers Museum the other night. They have several decorated Christmas trees and wreaths on display that are being sold in a silent auction. Ya oughta drop in and take a look. The proceeds go mostly to various nonprofit groups.

The Museum also has several historical Christmas displays set up. Old toys and decorations typical of the "early days."

One display I found particularly upsetting. There are some things ya just don't wanna see in a museum, mainly things you remember.

I'm sure most have had that feelin' of depression that hits when you realize objects of your childhood are considered worthy of display in a reputable museum. Museums are supposed to have old things in 'em, things only grandparents remember.

Unfortunately, of course, that is exactly what my grand kids see.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin'.

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