Did Ya Know... A Missouri Master Gardener program will begin in February. For details, call Jasper County University Outreach and Extension Center at 358-2158.

Did Ya Know... To schedule rides on the OATS Bus, call 358-4662 or 1-800-770-6287 today. The bus runs from Carthage and Sarcoxie to Joplin each Tuesday.

Did Ya Know... The Winter Reading Club will continue until March 1998. Sign up at the Library through January 16.

One may have good eyes, and see nothing.

Virus is a Latin word used by doctors to mean, "your guess is as good as mine."

Customer: I’ll have some raw oysters, not too large nor too small, not too salty nor too fat. They must be cold and I want them quickly!

Waiter: Yes, sir! With or without pearls?

Probably the last completely accurate weather forecast was when God told Noah there was a 100 percent chance of precipitation.

People are like wine - age sours the bad and improves the good.

Neighborhood Items.

Prof. E. S. Poncot and his assistants, A. B. Horn, A. W. Council, C. E. Keller, R. A. White, Misses Rhoda Brewster, Alma Council and Eida Keller, presented their play entitled "Finnigan’s Fortune" at Sarcoxie last night to a well filled house. They were very highly complimented. They have made arrangements to present their play here at the M. E. church Saturday night.

Mr. Randal Morris, living southeast of here, died Tuesday. He was afflicted with rheumatism and has been a helpless invalid for about fifteen years. His remains were interred in the Harvey cemetery.

Dr. Edwards and Dr. Freed, of Carthage, consulted over the case of Evan Buck on White Oak, who has had serious trouble with his head, and they decided to operate on his head Wednesday.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Elton Stevenson.

They say that one of the most successful campaigns in recent years is the one calling for designated drivers. Apparently accidents by drunk drivers has dropped and much of the credit is given to the awareness raised by the ads about designated drivers.

The antismoking ads also seem to have raised awareness.

I suppose it’s hard ta say if the ads caused the response or if they just reflect an attitude that is popular. Gettin’ down to it, I don’t suppose it really matters. The fact that folks are takin’ a look at life-style changes, for whatever reason, is prob’ly most significant.

‘With the comin’ new year, a lotta folks will be considerin’ resolutions for improvin’ their chances of makin’ through the year. Prob’ly the most immediate consideration would be a designated driver for the end of this year. It’s not preachin’. Just use some sense and don’t get behind the wheel if you’re not up to it. We wanna see ya next year.

This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.

by Carthage Farm & Home, Inc.

The Super Handyman

Dear Al & Kelly: I wanted to patch up a couple of badly stained areas in my older carpets before my holiday guests arrived. I came up with an idea for a super patch cutter for both the damaged areas and the new carpet patches. I used a 3-inch biscuit cutter, which I first sharpened, with my bench grinder. By putting the biscuit cutter on the carpet, it could be hammered right through the carpet and backing. I used the same step on a carpet scrap. With the nap on both carpet and scrap running in the same direction, the patch was perfect! - K. A.

Hint - If you like the look of stained glass but don’t want to replace a window, you can attach a stained-glass panel to an existing window with glue or glazer’s points.

Q: Do I have to use a glossy paint for painting my older kitchen cabinet redo project? - J. J.

A: No, it’s not a hard and fast rule. But there is a big advantage in having that sheen. A glossy surface is much easier to clean. It doesn’t have to be a high gloss; even a little shine would help.

Dear Carrells: Every year around holiday time, I dig out what is left of the old candles from the candleholders and insert all new candles. I save the old candle stubs. I take the old stubs and rub them on wooden drawers, sliding window frames and door hinges. It makes them move better and more quietly. Plus, the wax doesn’t drip and make a mess like most oils do. - T. S.

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