Precious Moments Announces Special Carthage Christmas Festival.

Precious Moments Chapel Center in Carthage, MO, will host a Media Conference at 11 a.m., Tues., Sept. 19, to announce the plans for a Christmas Celebration. The Media Conference will be held in the Ballroom of the Victorian Wedding Island at Precious Moments.

Management from Precious Moments will gather with community representatives to unveil the calender and details of "Christmas Remembered", a holiday event celebrating the Victorian history of Carthage.

Events for November and December are scheduled at Precious Moments Chapel and throughout the Carthage community.

Media interview opportunities will include "Christmas Remembered" coordinators from Precious Moments Chapel and representatives from community organizations which are hosting events during the celebration. Having the conference on Victorian Wedding Island is intended to provide a picturesque setting of the Victorian era. Special guest appearances will also be available for photography purposes.

I grew up in a neighborhood where the throwin’ rocks at your neighbors was more than just an expression at times. ‘Course that was made more convenient by the fact that we all lived on gravel roads.

We didn’t think much of the fact that there were only a couple a paved streets in town. Most folks felt like they were doin’ pretty good if they had a little concrete on the drive and a tinhorn to let the water through when it rained.

I suppose those who feel that the curb and gutter type of street is a necessity will always purchase homes in those neighborhoods that have ‘em.

The bad part is, it makes it hard to locate that particular stone when ya happen to be in a throwin’ mood. Maybe that’s why some folks like that gravel rock in the garden.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Workman's Loan

The Super Handyman.

by Al & Kelly Carrell

Q: The concrete steps on the front of our house are slippery, especially when wet. We have a handrail, but it’s just not enough. What can we do to make the steps safer?-M.V.

A: You have several options

You can use muriatic acid to etch the surface of the concrete slightly. You would use five parts water to one part acid.

If that doesn’t give you the desired results, apply a deck paint or porch paint to which you’ve added some sand. If you go this route, buy the sand at the paint store, so you know it is completely dry.

Any etching should be done before any painting.

You also could apply peel-and-stick strips that are designed to make suck surfaces slip-proof.

Dear Kelly: I finally found a better way to keep my annoying, squeaky front door quiet. I now grease the old, heavy door with petroleum jelly. I had tried oils, but the dripped and stained both the door and my floor. Other stuff just didn’t work. But the petroleum jelly sure does! It is easy to use, stays in place and works longer than oil.

A SUPER HINT-You can use inexpensive white vinegar for lots of things around the home and shop. For example, if you put a gallon or two into your dishwasher without the dishes in it, then run it through a couple of cycles, that can remove mineral deposits on lots of surfaces.