Carver Day Celebration

George Washington Carver National Monument near Diamond, Missouri, is pleased to announce the park’s annual Carver Day Celebration to be held on Saturday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend the 67th Carver Day anniversary to commemorate the life of George Washington Carver and the establishment of the national monument in his honor. Admission is FREE.

Activities are scheduled throughout the day, including storytelling, exhibitors, musical performers, guided tours, interpretive talks, children’s programs and more.

Special speakers this year include Dr. Walter Hill, The College of Agricultural, Environmental and Natural Sciences, Tuskegee University and Dr. Mark Hersey, Mississippi State University. Musical performers include Cecil Williams, (a.k.a Panhandle Slim); Joe Becton, musician and living history performer; Kufara African marimba musicians; and area church choirs. Three- time Emmy winning storyteller, Bobby Norfolk will provide African-American stories. A special showing of a new film produced by Franklin Spring Family Media entitled George Washington Carver, An Uncommon Way is scheduled for viewing.

Call the park at 417-325-4151 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. for further information. Carver Day is co-sponsored by the Carver Birthplace District Association, with support from the National Park Foundation’s African American Experience Fund. George Washington Carver National Monument preserves the birthplace and childhood home of George Washington Carver.

The park is located two miles west of Diamond, Missouri, on Highway V, then south ½ mile on Carver Road.

 

A buddy tells the story of stayin’ with his in-laws. He was impressed at the attention to detail in the "keepin’ the place tidy" category. Said he got up to take a shower, when he returned, the bed was made.

One a the problems with greenhorns ridin’ a horse is they constantly want to be pullin’ the reins this way or that. Mainly what it does is ta frustrate the horse to the point it starts ignorin’ the rider all together. More experienced riders give a little credit to the horse and let in decide exactly where to step, just makin’ sure it doesn’t wander off the trail.

I’d have ta figure that the bed maker in my buddy’s case, wouldn’t have much fun ridin’ a horse. ‘Sides there’d be all that stoppin’ to clean up the trailin’s.

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Just Jake Talkin’.

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THIS IS A HAMMER

By Samantha Mazzotta

Cabinet Hinges Can be Easy Fix

Q: I was visiting my elderly neighbor the other day and noticed that one of the lower cabinet doors was dangling by one warped hinge (the other had snapped completely). I’d like to fix that for her but have little experience with home repair. -- Megan in Delaware

A: It’s great that you’re being a good neighbor, and hinges can be a quick fix. Bring a helper to hold the cabinet door in place and make the job go faster.

Once you have permission from your neighbor, unscrew the hinges from the cabinet frame and door. Place the door in a safe place, put the broken hinges in your pocket, and head for the hardware store.

You’ll want to purchase two new hinges that closely match the original hinges, and screws (if they don’t come with the hinges). You’ll also need a utility knife, a screwdriver (most likely a Phillips head), an electric drill with a range of drill-bit sizes (borrow one if you don’t want to buy it at this time, although I highly recommend having one of your own), wood putty and wood stain to match the color of the cabinet. Pick up some wood glue and a small pack of wooden golf tees, too.

In a perfect world, not only will you find the exact replacement hinges and screws, but the screw holes in the door and cabinet frame won’t be marred by years of use. In the real world, you will probably need to re-drill the screw holes (if the hinges are the same) or drill all new holes if the hinges are larger or smaller.

If you just need to re-drill the original screw holes: Coat the pointy end of a golf tee with wood glue and carefully tap into a hole until it’s tightly wedged. Let the glue dry, then cut away the rest of the tee so that the remainder is flush with the wood surface. Now, drill a new pilot hole using a drill bit slightly smaller than the diameter of the screw you’re going to use.

If you can’t use the original holes due to the new hinge size, carefully mark the location on the cabinet frame and the door where the new hinges will go, and mark the screw drill locations exactly. (Have your helper hold the door in closed position while you measure and mark -- you must be precise so it hangs correctly.) Drill new holes.

Fill the old holes with wood putty, let that dry, sand and stain or paint the old hinge area.