Fire Substation Estimate High.

The Public Safety Committee was presented with the first official estimate for the construction of a fire substation in the base of the new south water tower this week. The engineer’s estimate, provided by Allgeir, Martin & Associates, Inc. totaled $377,000. The Council has allocated $177,000 in the budget for the project.

Fire Chief John Cooper told the Committee that after consulting with Director of Engineering Joe Butler, they felt that propose site work cost could be reduced by $68,000. This still puts the estimate $132,000 over what is budgeted.

A south substation has been discussed for several years as the community continues to grow toward the south. The proposed water tower site would provide space for two trucks and living quarters for fire fighters. Chief Cooper has stated that the new arrangement will not necessitate any additional personnel.

The City also plans to extend George Phelps Boulevard east along the north side of the Fair Acres Sports Complex to allow for access to the station. No action was taken by the Committee.

State Funds to Assist Local Marketing Effort.

news release

Sen. Marvin Singleton, R-Seneca, has announced that $95,110 will be made available by the Division of Tourism to the Carthage Chamber of Commerce/Convention & Visitors Bureau and close to $25,700 will go to the Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau. These funds are to assist with marketing efforts designed to attract tourists to this area.

"Southwest Missouri is a wonderful area with many unique attractions," Sen. Singleton said. "These organizations will greatly contribute to an increase in local tourism and economic development."

The funds are distributed by the Division's Cooperative Marketing Program. The six-year-old program is designed to extend the impact of the State's tax dollars and to assist local destination marketing organization's (DMO's) in promoting their areas. These funds are available to local, non-profit DMO's who meet Cooperative Marketing Program guidelines. For more information on the program, contact the Division of Tourism's Cooperative Marketing Team at (573) 751-4133.

Cooling Assistance Available.

news release

Starting June 1, 1999, Economic Security Corporation will have available cooling assistance for Barton, Jasper, Newton, and McDonald counties. The community action agency will be able to help households who are unable to pay electric bills due to extreme weather conditions. The program's purpose is to help these families and individuals keep their electricity on during the summer months. Households must be income eligible.

People needing help or information should call one of the ESC Outreach centers. Funding for the Energy Crisis Intervention Program comes through the Missouri Department of Social Services.

Location Hours Phone #

Lamar Mon. 8-5 682-5591 Wed. 8-5

Joplin M-F 8-5 781-0352

Carthage Tues. 8-5 358-3521 Thurs. 8-5 Fri. 8-5

Neosho M-F 8-5 451-2206

Anderson Mon. 8-5 845-6011 Wed. 8-5 Fri. 8-5

Summer Classes in Different Mediums Offered.

by Robin Putnam, artCentral

About artCamp 99. We really hope you will support us in this effort to give kids a hands-on look at the arts. We are offering a nice variety of mediums and we think that the kids will be well entertained and learn a little something !!

So pass the word.....artCamp 99.......let’s get those kids signed up !! It is very important to register NOW and pay in advance. Classes are filled as we receive payment and is first come, etc., etc. This way we all know exactly what, where, when and who !!

Remember.....August 2-7, 12 dollars per day, maximum 15 students per class, six days to chose from (or take all five), classes are: water-based oil painting (2nd & 3rd), digital images of each kid, altered with paints, inks and found items, to produce a one-of-a-kind self-portrait (4th), introduction to charcoal (5th), making a book complete with original drawings and writings (6th) and three-dimensional working in clay, projects will be kiln fired (7th).

So far the interest in these classes has been great and we hope each student will want to try it all !!

We want to thank all the teachers for wanting to help and we thank the committee that put the whole thing together, Helen Sandy and Dina !! We appreciate all their work on our behalf.

Here’s some great news.......

Bill Snow will be teaching a stonecarving workshop !!! It will be three days in August. Wednesday the 11th, Thursday the 12th, Friday the 13th, 8am to 5pm each day. Cost is 115 dollars and you should bring tools and stone. Stone can be purchased on site. Saturday is a bar-b-q and Sunday is a show and sale. This will all take place in Alba at the Blue Parrot Studio. For more info ar to sign up call the studio at 525-4787 or Bill Snow at 358-7569.

This is a great opportunity !! Some of us will be out of town and can’t attend (boo hoo), but YOU can. Better sign up now as the class is limited to only twelve !!

Such great classes offered this summer !! These are some really worthwhile activities and educational and FUN !! Don’t miss a thing...get out your pen and start signing up !!

More next week.

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

I can remember my little sister runnin’ home cryin’ that one of the neighbor boys called her some name, prob’ly somethin’ like peanutbreath. She was obviously upset, even though at her age, she had no idea what the name meant (nor do I at my age). She just knew that someone had called her that and she was hurt.

That was prob’ly the time she was given the ultimate defense against such attacks. The "Sticks and stones can break my bones." If I have ta finish that old sayin’, you’ve led a very protected childhood.

I would have to guess some mother centuries ago came up with that and it will most likely never be improved upon. I would guess that those words are spoken to nearly ever’ preschooler as part of the first day ritual.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Oak Street health & herbs

Natural Nutrition

by Mari An Willis

Allergies are so bothersome and may even be debilitating. If one will eliminate the allergens and nourish the body to control allergic and inflammatory responses, life may be more comfortable.

Quercetin is a flavonoid used in the treatment of allergic symptoms. It has been shown to inhibit histamine release and other inflammatory mediators. By doing this, it helps one avoid uncomfortable stuffy, runny nose and sinus pressure. Traditionally, stinging nettle leaves have been used to reverse symptoms of itchy eyes, ears and throats.

Research has shown that feverfew can be beneficial for allergy suffers. It has been used to decrease inflammation as has licorice root. Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapples. It has been successfully used to decrease inflammation and swelling. Many have reported that it is beneficial for the swelling from arthritis as well.

With all the sneezing and coughing associated with allergies, please remember to teach your children to properly dispose of the tissues which they so politely covered their mouth with when they coughed and blew their noses. Much of the above information was from Spontaneous Healing, by Andrew Weil, M.D.

* This article is meant for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice

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