First Lady Designates Carthage as a

Preserve America Community.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama has signed and sent designation letters to Carthage, Missouri and 28 other new Preserve America Communities, bringing the total nationwide to 843.

"Preserve America Communities are committed to preserving their past by using their heritage to build a better future," said Wayne Donaldson, chairman of the federal Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). "It is good news for the nation when 29 more communities demonstrate that they want to enjoy and share the economic, educational, environmental and sustainability benefits preservation provides while creating more vibrant and desirable places to live, work and visit."

The Preserve America Community Program recognizes a select group of communities that use their heritage resources to bring and share the benefits of historic preservation to residents and visitors. Preserve America Communities are now located in all 50 states and many overseas U.S. territories.

There are a considerable number of theories ‘bout where the best information comes from. With all the high tech computers spewin’ information ‘round, some might think the internet would be a top contender.

There are still those who think that the radio is the most interestin’ information around. All those talk shows with folks callin’ in from all over.

Many would still bring the printed word in as the most reliable. There is a feelin’ that if ya put it on paper, it’s more likely ta be accurate.

Most folks these days ignore the old fashioned news media, talkin’ ta other folks. In fact, ya get more real info if ya just stand around not talkin’ at all. Down at the post office for instance, or the Police Station, maybe even at the coffee shop. That’s where the real news is bein’ talked about.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Weekly Columns

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By JoAnn Derson

• Don’t throw away your old colander; give it to the kids to use in the sandbox or bathtub.

• "To hurry along stubborn ice patches when defrosting a freezer, fill a bulb syringe with hot water and squirt the ice to melt it." -- W.J. in California

• "To eliminate static cling when wearing stockings, rub legs lightly with a fabric-softener sheet." -- V.T. in Delaware

• For a better grip on baby during bathtime, grab a pair of cotton gloves from the nail-care section of the drugstore. They are very lightweight, and can double as a washcloth. They also dry quickly when clipped to the shower curtain with a clothespin.

• "Remove rust from a car bumper with cola and foil. Crumble up a piece of aluminum foil and dip it in a plain cola, like Coke. Rub out the rust." -- O.P. in Virginia

• "When using a recipe card, put it into a plastic bag and seal the bag. This way, no splatters or mess from your hands can damage the card. You can feel free to handle it, and it can go back into the recipe box clean as a whistle." -- T.D. in Washington

• When making stuffed peppers, try placing the peppers in a muffin tin. They are stable and stand upright with ease. Simply place each pepper in a well and bake.