Police Chief Dennis Veach Speech at City Wide Memorial Service.

Police Chief Dennis Veach made the following speech at the City Wide Memorial Service presented by the Carthage Ministerial Alliance and the City of Carthage on Thursday, September 13th, 2001:

"I want to first thank everyone for coming. I wish to thank the Carthage Ministerial Alliance and Pastor J. P. Wilson for putting this event together. Of course, thanks to the City of Carthage and the staff here at Memorial Hall for their work. Thanks to the American Legion for posting the colors, the choirs and singers, 4-All Seasons Florists for the beautiful arrangement and all those this evening who will be leading us in prayer and thought.

"We believe it is important that as a community we stand up and speak with a collective voice and let it be known that terrorism will not win the day here in America.

"We must remember that while Tuesday was one of the worst days in the History of America, it was one of the best days for world terrorism. By your presence here you are sending the clear message that America will prevail. Our resolve as a City and a Country will stand the test of time.

"The loss of life in these events has been horrific and we must take a moment to place this loss in a quiet, caring place in our collective memory. We must make room in our thoughts and prayers for the families and friends of those lost and think also of those who are now or who are about to be in harms way on behalf of our country.

"As we go forward after these tragic events, let us remember that terrorist are identified by their cowardly acts of violence, not by any ethic or cultural background and that we must be tolerant and kind to those among us whose heritage might be visibly similar to those suspected of these terrible acts."

I’ve never had one of those ant farms. You know, the little plastic jobs with a green top and base. Ya fill it up with dirt and throw in a handful of ants and watch ‘em go.

I suppose most folks have an aversion to insects crawlin’ round anywhere in their house, let alone out on the coffee table or a book shelf.

I’ve spent more time than I’d prob’ly care to admit watchin’ ants though. I never did figure out where they were all goin’ in such a hurry.

I suppose it’s like the guy on Laugh In used to say, "I like dogs better than fleas because ya don’t have to bend over so far to pet them."

I bet a rolly-polly farm or a tater bug farm would be a lot a fun too, only a little slower paced than those hyper ants.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Workman's Loan

The Super Handyman

by Al Carrell & Kelly Carrell

Q: I have two heavy rocker-recliners that "walk" on my carpet. Can you suggest something to put under the round bottoms to prevent this? - L.G.

A: You could cut a rubber floor mat to fit under the chair’s base. That should stop the walking. If the chairs have actual legs, you could buy rubber caster cups.

Q: I wish to pour a three-step concrete stair unit going up to the concrete porch. Because the stairway form is deep, this means a lot of concrete. What can I do to reduce the mix needed, to save on mixing and money? - N.G.

A: You can partially fill the cavity with rubble such as rocks or brickbats. However, you must keep the rubble at least three inches away from the forms on either side. Also provide several inches of space from the top of the rubble to the top of each step. You’ll want to have steel tie-rods coming from the porch to help hold the two structures together. Good luck!

Dear Al: If you have papered walls, you’ll like what we do to hide nail holes. Instead of just hammering in a nail for hanging a picture, use a very sharp utility knife to cut a small "V" in the wallpaper where you want the nail. Gently pull back the wallpaper and then install the nail in the wall behind the paper. When you remove the nail you can apply a little paste to the back of the wallpaper and just fold it back into place.