Civil War Monument Accepted.

The Jasper County Commission voted unanimously Thursday morning to accept a monument, for placement on the Jasper County Courthouse lawn, honoring members of the Missouri State Guard that participated in the Battle of Carthage. A letter has been drafted to be sent to Sons of the Confederate Veterans representative John F. Wolf accepting the six-foot monument. The County will not incur any expense for the placement.

A replica of a Missouri State Guard flag that would have been flown at the time of the battle will be engraved on the monument.

The Commissioners voted two weeks ago to delay the acceptance to give the public time to express opinions. Both the Jasper County Historical Society and the Jasper County Courthouse Preservation group supported the decision.

The monument is the first of five planned to be placed in commemoration of those who served in battles in Missouri.

The Battle of Carthage has been recognized as the first major land battle of the Civil War.

Carthage Area United Way

Announce Their Leadership Team.

Lonnie Heckmaster, campaign chair of the 1999-2000 Carthage Area United Way campaign, and Miriam Putnam, Vice Chair, announce their leadership team. They are as follows:

Div. I Large Business - Neel Baucom

Div. II Small Business - Harry Putnam

Div. III Advance Gifts - Carolyn Phelps

Div. IV Public Service -

County - Jim Lobbey

City - Tom Short

School - Tom Bewick

Hospital - Bob Copeland

Gail Negurne

Brenda Goodwin

CWEP- Denise Robertson

Div. V - Miriam Putnam

Jan Crandall

The Kick-Off Luncheon will be held September 14, at 12:00 noon, at the Broadview Country Club. The theme for this year's campaign is "Caring Hearts Build Hope." The goal is to raise $230,000 for 16 local agencies.

letter to the editor

Dear Jake:

I am writing in as a concerned citizen and taxpayer. I am employed at a local small business, and was astonished when we received a letter today from Main Street Carthage, Inc. concerning the sidewalks of downtown Carthage. I have read bits and pieces of the Council's debates and such over the sidewalks in town, and knew that it had been decided the city would reimburse $1.50 per square foot to bring sidewalk to code.

I agree completely that for safety sake, sidewalks should be repaired and brought to code.

I, however, do not agree that we need to "vote" on colored concrete. I don't see how fancy sidewalks and park benches are going to do anything for downtown businesses other than cost them money.

If Council forces the issue, many small business owners may not be able to comply. It is hard enough to make ends meet in this rat race of a business world.

I pay my taxes and I can't even get my street paved.

Sincerely,

Candace Gazaway

A Fabulous Time Was Had By All.

by Robin Putnam, artCentral

Boy, oh, boy did we have a blast last Friday evening !! We were dancing Irish jigs and eating Mexican food !! The music provided by Plainsfolk aka Jack & Lee Ann Sours and Steve & Linda Widders was soooo much fun !! They certainly know how to liven things up at a get-together. We appre-ciate them playing for us. The two fellas played guitars while Lee Ann played her violin and Linda played the penny whistle!!

The entire evening was awesome to say the least !! We had wall to wall people and lots of new faces !! We were soooo happy to meet all the new comers and hope they will come back. Some of our guests have been members for a very long time but had not ever ventured in....some guests were brand new members and they couldn’t have picked a better time to come by and see what we’re all about !!

So far that opening has the best record for attendance AND sales !! If you think you might be interested in the Sours artwork you’d better hurry in.......there’s a lot already marked sold !!

If you’re not familiar with either of the artist’s work let me tell you all about it...........

Lee Ann’s weavings are not only beautiful but warm and snuggly !! They are throws, hand-woven, with everything from chenille (it’s a fabulous deep green) to acrylic to wool. She has some felt objects as well.......all hand made. You should see the felt wall hanging of the crow.......and the shoes !!

Jack’s pottery is awesome.

He has storage jars the are 3 or 4 feeet tall with Celtic designs painstakingly carved in the clay. These are the most elaborate designs I’ve ever seen done in clay. His glazes are a natural golden-brown with tints of a gray-green. It’s called salt glaze.

He has tea sets and covered casseroles, platters, mugs and vases. His two soup tureens are to die for.....they both sold Friday night.......the proud owner of the tureen and set of four soup bowls (that I coveted) says he’ll be glad to let me make soup for it !! What’s wrong with that picture !! Jack says just because something here is sold doesn’t mean he can’t make another one just for you !! All you have to do is ask!!

This is a show you don’t want to miss !! Hope you’ll come in soon.

PS to the lady who called saying we should have our address and phone number in each article....we’ll try. Next time leave your name and address and we’ll send it to you to keep.......... in writing.

Any other suggestions ?

More....................next week.

Graphic Art Opportunities

Due to our recent purchase of additional equipment and expansion of our Carthage, Missouri facility, we are currently taking applications for the following positions:

Press Operator. Must have experience operating an A.B. Dick 360, Chief 117, Heidelberg windmill, power cutter, and folding equipment. Dark room and layout experience.

Pre Press: Experience with Pagemaker, Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Coral Draw. Design and typesetting. Mac and PC. Four Color process experience a plus.

Customer Rep: Need strong organizational skills, computer skills, and be service oriented. Knowledge of current paper trends and printing background.

Bindery: General bindery, padding, stitching, booklet assembly and binding. Some lifting involved.

General Office: Phone skills and computer skills. Experience with Quickbooks, Excel, Access and page layout programs.

Pick up an application at 213 Lyon, Carthage, Missouri, or call for appointment. 417-358-5174 Fax 417-358-3168 email: mmail@morninmail.com

Carthage Printing Services

"Latest technology, Old fashioned values."

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

Hopefully the last of the pig tales.

Sounder, that’s what ya call a bunch a pigs. (A herd is also acceptable I guess, but I still think pigs deserve their own particular collective term.)

Some other unusual collective terms were also submitted by a Mail fan. There is a leap of leopards, of course a pride of lions, and a parliament of owls. Polecats gather into a chine and several rabbits become a drove.

Turkey’s aren’t considered a flock, but a rafter, while wolves pack. Eagles don’t flock either, they group in a lofty soundin’ convocation. Then there is the gaggle of geese, a skulk of foxes, and a troop of kangaroos (also sometimes called a mob of kangaroos). By the way, a yoke of oxen is exactly two, so two yoke would be four.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Oak Street health & herbs

Natural Nutrition

by Mari An Willis

Good Fats, Bad Fats ... simple. You must have the good ones and do without the bad one!! Now, which are which? We will focus on the good ones ... this time, specifically the omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids and more specifically the ones contained in plants such as evening primrose oil, borage oil, black current seed oil and flax seed oil and cold water fish oils. I don't mean catfish oil in the winter!!! I mean halibut or salmon of the like. Tuna is not included.

In a recent letter from Dr. Kruse, D.C., she states that some of the benefits of flax seed oil include:

• contain the world's highest percentage of essential Omega-3 fatty acids.

• significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease.

• over 60 health conditions can benefit from essential fatty acid supplement.

• essential fatty acids are important for normal growth, especially of the blood vessels and nerves and to keep the skin and other tissues youthful and supple.

• low levels in the body have been seen in such conditions as prostate enlargement, psoriasis, anorexia nervosa, hyperactivity and obesity. Deficiency problems of EFA's may include acne, diarrhea, dry skin, eczema, alopecia (hair loss), gallstones, slow growth and wound healing.

A nice thing about flax seed oil is that it can be used in cold dressing mixes, on cottage cheese, coleslaw, etc. Never heat it. It is also available in handy softgel form. Keep refrigerated.