Today's Feature

Three Minutes Of Fame.

Lip-Sync Competition Scheduled.

News release

The Carthage Chamber of Commerce, along with event sponsor Grundy’s Body and Frame Shop, will host the sixth annual Maple Leaf Three Minutes Of Fame Lip-Sync Competition on Thursday, October 18 at the Carthage High School Auditorium beginning at 7:00pm. Cash prizes will be awarded for first ($100) and second ($50) place in both the youth and adult division!

"This event is guaranteed to be a lot fun, for both those competing and in the audience," said Beth Foust, Planning Committee Member. "Everyone is encouraged to form a team and create an entertaining routine; local businesses, civic and social organizations, even groups of friends or family members! Since it’s lip-sync only, even those musically-challenged can participate!"

The competition is free and open to the public. All contestants must provide an original copy of their selected lip-sync song, either on cassette or CD, cued and ready the night of the event. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place in both an adult and youth division.

Local singer Duke Mason will be the featured emcee for the competition. For more information or an entry form for the Three Minutes of Fame event, contact the Chamber office at 358-2373. Deadline to enter is Monday, October 15th.

Like why the "large economy size" actually costs more per ounce than the small size. I think once they started showin’ the price per ounce on the grocery shelf, it became a game to see if folks would pay more for the large size even though the price was posted right in front of ‘em.

Now bottled water is an exception to the theory. The little half pint size water bottles cost within a few cents of the pint size (actually they are prob’ly only 12 ounce size).

Soda pop is much the same way. The sixteen ounce bottles they sell up at the front of the store are near as expensive, sometimes more expensive than a 2 liter. I suppose "convenience" always has its price.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

Here's A Tip
By JoAnn Derson

• For a little extra visibility in the basement, try applying glow-in-the-dark or reflective tape on the edges of the stairs.

• "Peppermint is a wonderful cure for indigestion. To make a quick peppermint tea, use a rolling pin to smash three to four peppermint candies. Add them to a glass of water and microwave for a minute and a half. Stir to melt the candies completely, and drink slowly." -- G.L. in California

• Many public libraries are offering services that you’d never expect. Some libraries will let you reserve books online, renew your due date or even have books delivered to your home. Some have regular seminars on all kinds of topics. Check out your public library today!

• "If you can print your boarding pass online, do it! It saved us close to half an hour the last time we flew, and with security lines being as long as they are, it’s time we needed to get to the terminal." -- I.B. in South Carolina

• "It pays to shop around for prescription drugs. If you don’t have the benefit of a mail-away service (by far the best deal going), make sure you call around for prices. The price of prescriptions varies from pharmacy to pharmacy, day to day, drug to drug. Always shop around, since you never know who will have the best deal." -- T.L. in Illinois

(One word of caution, though: Maintain a list of all drugs taken and give a copy to each pharmacist so he or she can check for interactions. Also, if you have multiple or complicated medical issues, it might be to your benefit to patronize a single pharmacy. That way, the pharmacist can advise you of any interactions or complications. -- JoAnn)