Affordable Housing Proposal.

The City Council will meet for its regular meeting this evening in City Hall at 7:30. The agenda includes a scheduled presentation by Southern Missouri Development, Inc. The company is applying to the Missouri Housing Development Commission for approval of a affordable housing development in Carthage. The Council will be asked to endorse the plan.

According to information provided by the developer, if approved, they would build twelve to sixteen single family homes in the Phelps Sixth Addition. The homes would be leased to families making 60% or less of the median income in Jasper county "at a rate in the neighborhood of $400 per month".

The company has other similar projects in Southwest Missouri. Their predominate floor plan contains approximately 1439 square feet of living space and an additional 421 square feet of attached garage.

The homes are typically brick and "scattered" through a subdivision.

The company also offers a rent-to-own program which reduces the purchase price of a residence by up to 40% after fifteen years of occupancy.

The Gallier Brothers To Perform This Friday in the Wood Shed.

The Gallier Brothers from the Springfiled area will be the next performance in the series of groups appearing on stage in the "Wood Shed." The Wood Shed is located in the rear of the Main Street Mercantile building on the Carthage Square. The free concerts continue to draw standing room crowds at the popular twice-a-month performances. The evening activities will begin at 7:30.

Les and Gary Gallier, nationally recognized as pioneers and innovators on the Mountain Dulcimer, are redefining not only how the instrunent is played, but the music it is capable of. Each won the title of National Champion at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield KS. by introducing two very unique playing styles. Gary flatpicks melodies on all the strings, much like a guitarist, while Les, playing in a different tuning, slips on fmgerpicks to produce surprisingly intricate passages. Among the various competitions held at Winfield, they have the distinction of being the only two brothers to ever win the title on the same instrument. Another departure from the typical, The Gallier Brothers compose 90% of the music they play, blending influences from classical, Irish, rock, Jazz, and mountain styles, to create a true signature sound. Anyone familiar with the lap dulcimer would expect two such accomplished players to coax beautiful, flowing music from the instrument, and they do; but Les and Gary have also shown that power and energy is well within reach.

For the past four years, the Gallier Brothers have performed with Gary Gallier-dulcimer, Les Gallier-dulcimer and guitar, and David Wilson-fiddle, mandolin, and cello. All members contribute subtle percussion. Their most recent album "On the Wing" has been called "a landmark dulcimer album" and Russell Cook of Wood N' Strings Records states "definitely stands alone in the world of dulcimer music".

In addition to performing at numerous festivals throughout the midwest, they have been asked back each of the past four years to the Iroquois Amphitheater, Louisville, Ky. for Kentucky Music Weekend. "...the band was a healthy step away from traditional. Any purists in the audience were drowned out hy thunderous applause and the boys were brought hack for a bluesy encore" (Louisville Courier-Journal)

Fall Firefighters Festival.

news release

In honor of the area fire departments National Fire Victims Association (NFVA) is hosting the Fall Firefighters Festival in Downtown Joplin on Saturday, October 9, 1999.

Firefighters from Jasper, Newton and Cherokee Counties will participate in a Chili Cookoff and various Firefighter Contests, while community members enjoy a day of food, live entertainment and activities. As Fire Prevention Week draws to a close, fire safety demonstrations, puppet shows, and the Grove Fire Clowns will help educate the public on risks associated with fire. Chili tasting will be $3 for five samples and fire truck rides will be given for $1.

The festival begins at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m. Chili judging will take place at 11:00 a.m., Firefighter of the Year Awards will be presented at 1:00 p.m., and a live auction with auctioneer Larry Newman will be held at 5:00 p.m. to auction off various items including firefighters and family dinners at local firehouses.

For more information call (417) 624-FIRE.

Commentary

Martin "Bubs" Hohulin

State Representative, District 126

It takes a fat man to admit when he’s wrong, or the saying goes something like that! In all the days and months leading up to this year’s Veto Session, I had been predicting that Gov. Carnahan’s veto of the partial birth abortion ban would be sustained. I guess I have just gotten used to losing. There is good reason for that thinking. I have seen him hand out goodies like jobs or even hang the prospect of a job in front of someone to influence their vote. Any time this is brought up, a lot of people get outraged and deny that it happens. Then they issue a challenge to name names and situations. It has happened and Gov. Carnahan, if you are reading this and want me to name names or situations, just say the word.

We can start with Senate Bill 380 and go from there. Anyway, when I finished last week’s column, we had overridden the veto in the House and it was going to go to the Senate.

I was very doubtful the Senate would override due to the fact that the margin was a lot closer there. One thing that I was sure of was that they would debate the issue for several days. A couple senators had indicated they would try to filibuster all week to keep the measure from being voted on. I had told callers to my office there would not be a vote in the Senate for several days, maybe not for a week. Imagine my surprise when I ran into someone in Wal-Mart just a couple hours after getting home from Jefferson City on Thursday night and they told me the Senate had voted to override earlier that day!

There are a couple theories mentioned as to why the override attempt was successful. It would be nice to think the legislators just decided to do the right thing, and with a lot of them, that was the case. Undoubtedly, public pressure had a lot to do with it. Thousands of people flooded the

Capitol on the first day of Veto Session to urge for the override. Two years ago a prominent senator switched his vote and was beaten decisively in the next election. That was mentioned several times in the halls of the Capitol last week. Whatever the case, this is the first time in almost 2 decades that a veto has been overridden.

There were almost 2 overrides. On Wednesday, the Senate voted to override the veto of the crime bill. When the time came to make the motion in the House, the handler of the bill, Rep. Kelly Parker (D-Salem) stayed quietly in his seat. We had received letters from him during the summer asking for our support of an override attempt. It seemed strange that he didn’t make the motion to override, especially since it seemed he had the votes. The Senate spent some time the next day condemning the House’s lack of an override attempt. The story Rep. Parker was saying was that he didn’t have the votes on his side of the aisle. That was immediately refuted by at least one senator who said he had enough commitments in the House for a successful override. Later, the rumor was going around that Governor Carnahan had offered Rep. Parker a job if he didn’t bring up the motion. I want to stress that I have no knowledge that happened, that was simply what was going around the halls. I hope that wasn’t the case and I have always considered Rep. Parker to be one of the more honorable legislators I have served with. It will be interesting to see what happens with job appointments in the next year.

Anyway, the ban became law immediately, but there has already been a lawsuit filed, challenging the constitutionality of the ban. Stay tuned, I’m not making any predictions this time.

As usual, I can be reached at House Post Office, State Capitol, Jefferson City, MO 65101, or 1-800-878-7126, or mhohulin@services.state.mo.us for your questions, comments, or advice.

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Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

If ya haven’t made it down to the Square on the Friday nights when the music is flowin’ from the Wood Shed, you’re missin’ a treat. This free entertainment is usually attended by a real cross section of the community, old and young. For those concerned, things usually wind down about 9:30 or 10.

The space for the growin’ number of folks showin’ up has been expanded also. There is a good number of seats provided, but ya might want ta bring some type of portable seatin’ just in case.

As you might imagine, there is some costs involved in the operation of the facility and organizin’ the affair. Folks usually try to help out with a donation, although there is no pressure to do so. It is good ta see cars parked on the Square for the fun.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

by

McCune Brooks Hospital

Health Notes

SOME ALLERGY TIPS: Rain can wash pollen out of the air, and keep it pollen free for several hours. However, if your allergy involves molds, this is not a good time to be outdoors since molds thrive in damp conditions.

Most pollens are carried by the wind. If you have pollen allergies, avoid outdoor activities or exercising on windy days.

Avoid sitting on the grass. If no bench is available, sit on a blanket to avoid direct contact with pollen.

Create a Sneeze-Free Zone by putting plants in your garden that are pollinated by insects instead of those that rely on the wind for pollination. Remember that the brighter the plant, the more likely it is to be pollinated by insects.

When you’re outside, especially on windy days, wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from pollen. Also, when gardening or doing yardwork, wear gloves and never, ever touch your eyes! It’s also a good idea to wear a particle mask to filter pollens, molds and other allergens from the air, especially if you’re moving the lawn or raking leaves.

Keep doors and windows closed on windy days. Use an air conditioner to purify the air, and be sure to clean your air conditioners, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers often to avoid mold growth.