Today's Feature

16th Annual Lighting Ceremony.

Precious Moments Park in Carthage, Missouri begins its celebration of the Holiday season with its 16th annual candle lighting ceremony Friday November 5th. The free ceremony will be held in the Fountain of Angels Theater beginning at 6:15 pm. Seating in the Fountain of Angels is limited and seating passes will be distributed beginning at noon November 5th. Admission to the lighting ceremony will begin at 5:45pm.

The ceremony begins with a selection of holiday music featuring Duke Mason, Christy Beebe and Sarah Chrisman followed by a performance of the Fountain of Angels. Following the Fountain show, the First Baptist Church of Carthage will present the story of the birth of Jesus through scripture and music concluded by the lighting of candles.

Following the candle light ceremony, guests will follow a procession to the Chapel gardens where for the first time, the Light of Hope will be ignited and continue to burn through the Christmas season. The Park and Chapel gardens will be illuminated by thousands of Christmas lights beginning that evening. Complimentary cider and cookies will be served following the service.

Beginning at 8:30 that evening Precious Moments Park hosts its first song writer’s concert. New original music from some of the nation’s best gospel song writers will be performed at a free concert by Canaan Bound, Bill Burns, Nicola Wyatt and David Lomond. The concert is also free to the public.

Precious Moments Park is home to the Precious Moments Chapel created by Precious Moments artist Samuel J. Butcher. The Park also features the Fountain of Angels, one of the world’s largest show fountains, the Pink Ribbons Crusade…A Date With Diana exhibit, the Sam Butcher Theater, Figurine Creation Exhibit and the world’s largest Precious Moments gift shop.

For more information on the 16th annual candle lighting ceremony at Precious Moments Park call 1-800-543-7975 ext. 3089 or log onto www.preciousmoments.com

You figure it out.

I was raised in surroundin’s where pragmatism was practiced. I doubt that anyone thought about it much, they just did it with such little effort I didn’t think much of it.

A teacher once explained pragmatism this way: Ya see a boulder comin’ down a hill. You’ve never been hit by a boulder, or even seen someone get hit by boulder, but somehow ya figure you better get outa the way. That’s bein’ pragmatic.

Around our house it was referred to as common sense or "horse sense." Havin’ enough sense to get in outa the rain. Thinkin’ on your feet. Bein’ practical. Usin’ your noodle. I didn’t know there was a fancy word like pragmatism till years later.

Go figure.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Oak Street Health & Herbs

This Is A Hammer

By Samantha Mazzotta

Cleaning a Clogged Shower Head

Q: The shower head in my bathroom is no longer putting out the amount of water it used to. Water pressure in the house is fine, so what’s wrong? Should I replace it? — Joyce K., San Antonio

A: Try cleaning it first. Over time, soap, dirt and mineral deposits can build up in and around the holes in the shower head. Getting rid of these deposits can extend the life of the head.

You’ll need a few things for this job: two adjustable wrenches, masking tape, soap, vinegar, a bottlebrush, pipe cleaners and plumber’s tape or petroleum jelly.

First, carefully remove the shower head. Wrap two or three layers of masking tape around the surface of the head and the delivery pipe next to the point where they attach. This will allow you to use the two wrenches to unscrew the shower head without damaging the chrome surface.

Wash the shower head in hot, soapy water to clear away large, loose debris and buildup. Rinse thoroughly. Pour a solution of one part water, one part vinegar into a small pan, filling it to about 2 inches deep. Bring the solution to a light boil and immerse the end of the shower head with the holes in the liquid. Let the solution and shower head simmer for about five minutes. Remove the shower head and let it cool off.

Brush the holes thoroughly with a bottlebrush to remove deposits. Poke a pipe cleaner, thin wire or needle through the holes to clear them. Rinse the shower head again.

Once clean, reattach the shower head: wrap the threads in a layer of plumber’s tape to create a watertight seal (petroleum jelly can be used too, but this is less effective). Screw the head back in place and tighten. If you have to use the two wrenches to complete this job, cover the contact surfaces with masking tape again. Remove the tape immediately after finishing the job.