April 3rd Voting Wards.

Ward 1: Carthage, Ward 1, Precinct 1: Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Howard.

Carthage, Ward 1, Precinct 2: Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Howard.

Ward 2: Carthage, Ward 2, Precinct 1: Carthage Memorial Hall.

Carthage, Ward 2, Precinct 2: Carthage Memorial Hall.

Ward 3: Carthage, Ward 3, Precinct 1: Carthage Fire Station, North Entrance.

Carthage, Ward 3, Precinct 2: Columbian Elementary School.

Ward 4: Carthage, Ward 4, Precinct 1: Carthage Junior High School.

Carthage, Ward 4, Precinct 2: Fairview Elementary School.

Ward 5: Carthage, Ward 5, Precinct 1: Mark Twain Elementary School.

Carthage, Ward 5, Precinct 2: Salvation Army, 125 E. Fairview.

Don’t forget to cast your vote April 3rd.

I’ve never actually seen a woodshed. I say that with qualification ‘cause I guess I wouldn’t know one if I saw it.

I grew up hearin’ that’s where kids were taken when they were bad and needed a little discipline.

In this day and age, I don’t want ta get into a discussion ‘bout whether gittin’ a lickin’ is a proper activity, I’m just curious as to the origination of "take ya out to the woodshed."

I suppose that rather than a buildin’ ta store firewood, it was the storage of lumber. That would be a handy spot for a paddle to be procured. This makes a lot more sense now, I have been troubled with the thought of the usin’ of tree limbs as implements of corporal punishment.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

by

Workman's Loan

The Super Handyman

by Al Carrell & Kelly Carrell

Dear Al:

Somebody ought to write a book about the many uses for old milk cartons and bleach bottles. For instance, you can make a really nice tool holder for the garden. You cut off the bottom of the jug, turn the top upside down and attach it to a fence post, porch frame or tree. You can stick your tool handle, shovel, rake or hoe down into the jug top, and it stays put when you leave.

Dear Al & Kelly:

One of our neighbors almost lost his child to an accidental poisoning. Since then, we don’t take any chances. All our poisonous chemicals and cleaners have a bright pink lid or top. We keep a can of hot-pink spray paint right outside the kitchen door in the garage and give each lid a shot of paint before storing it. Our kids know not to touch anything that has a bright pink lid. Better to be safe than sorry.

Dear Al & Kelly:

Clamps are too big to use on small wooden craft projects when you are trying to glue them. I have a super way to secure them without crushing them. I use clothespins. The plain, inexpensive wooden ones work great. Since I use them for other odd jobs around the house, I’ve always got a few handy.