To: All the artists who prepared to be among exhibitors in the annual Midwest Gathering of the Artists. Their annual visit here is an inspiration to all of us and all our neighbors.
To: The expert paraders registered for the annual Maple Leaf Festival parade, a major highlight every year in the life of Carthage and the entire region.
To: all the creative artists among us and sharing the glory of their creative work. They make life better, brighter, more exciting for all of us and give us an inspirational boost upon sight.
To: The laborers who constantly are at work on our behalf, making certain roads are passable and bridges are safe, power surges through the wires to us, gas is available as needed and energizing agencies are equipped for instant response in any type of emergency, often a life-saving contribution.
To: All the area celebrants involved in Chief Sarcoxie Days on the Sarcoxie square.
To: To Stephanie Morgan of Lamar, first runner-up in the Missouri State Fair Pageant at Sedalia plus winning, as the leading speaker in the pageant, a $500 scholarship.
To: Mark Sponaugle for being named Outstanding Teacher of the Year while serving as a counselor at Carthage R-9 Tech Center.
To: The Carthage United Way as they undertake the noble goal of reaching and exceeding $310,000.
