Volunteers for Kids.

Information concerning an Art Fair to be held as part of the Maple Leaf Festival weekend is scheduled to be released during a news conference scheduled for tomorrow at 1 p.m. in the Law Library of the Jasper County Courts Building in Joplin. Proceeds of the event are to benefit an organization called C.A.S.A for Kids, Inc.

C.A.S.A. (Court Appointed Special Advocate) uses trained community volunteers to provide in-depth information to a judge deciding cases concerning child abuse and neglect. With the approval of the Jasper County Judiciary, C.A.S.A for Kids, Inc. has been formed.

According to information provided by the organization, there are over 1,700 reported cases of abuse and neglect in Jasper County and 700 children in the foster care system. The group says it will join with more than 47,000 C.A.S.A. volunteers nationally who are currently speaking up for abused, neglected children across the county.

For more information about the organization or concerning the Art Fair to be held in Carthage, Contact Thomas Klinginsmith at 417-358-3316.

Once again the Maple Leaf Week has sprung up. Looks like another full schedule for the next few days. Most of the traditional activities seem ta be takin’ place along with some changes.

If the weather cooperates there might be the opportunity to spruce up a little around the home place in preparation of expected guests.

Think I’ll make an effort to attend some of the activities I don’t typically see for lack of time. Seems there is always somethin’ I miss if I don’t do a little plannin’ ahead a time. So much goin’ on it gets a little tough to focus.

‘Course I always seem ta work in that late afternoon nap on Saturday. Settles the nerves a mite.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Workman's Loan

The Super Handyman

Q: When I removed the indoor-outdoor carpet from the concrete porch, it left a black adhesive material that is very difficult to remove from the concrete. Any suggestions? H. H.

A: Most such adhesives can be softened by covering the surface with a paint and varnish remover. When the stripper softens up the glue, use a floor scraper to remove the sludge. Hopefully, the adhesive is pretty much on the concrete’s surface. Glue in the pores probably would require several applications.

Dear Al & Kelly: Wooden concrete forms can be taken apart much quicker and easier if held together by double-headed nails. Most people don’t know about these nails, and yet they are available at most hardware stores and home centers. - N. K. O’D.

Q: How can I remove rust from a carpet? - G. A.

A: There are carpet spot removers that specify they can remove rust. Here’s a good home remedy: Add a teaspoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon of cream of tartar to a pint of water. Dip in a sponge and wring it out. Then dab at the spot, blotting as you go.

Q: How can I clean a gooey vent hood range filter? - R. A.

A: The goo is mostly airborne grease from cooking. Soaking the filter in an ammonia solution should dissolve the mess.