Today's Feature

Welcome Home Dance for 203rd.

News release

Saturday, October 9th at 8 p.m. the Carthage V.F.W. and Ladies Auxiliary will host a welcome home dance for the 203rd National Guard Unit at the Carthage Post Home.

"We realized their need for a quiet time and rest when they first got home, so we delayed our welcome home party," said Commander Mike Melvin. "We hope this dance will give them a chance to get together, enjoy a laugh, meet the spouses and relax."

The dance is free to all members of the 203rd and their spouses, and all V.F.W. members and Auxiliary members are asked to attend. For general public, the price at the door will be three dollars per person. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Country Express Band.

The Carthage V.F.W. Post Home is located on the Southeast corner of the Junction of Highways 171 and 96 West, at the end of Oak Street. The party will contain no speeches, no pressure and no politics, but plenty of enjoyment for all in attendance.

The trend toward downsizin’ SUV’s seems ta be catchin’ on. ‘Course those of us who were around in the 50’s know what these vehicles really are, station wagons.

Back then the only really cool wagon was the Nomad (or a "woody" of a few years before). Two doors and a sloopin’ look that only really worked in ‘55 and ‘56.

Havin’ a wagon was a family thing then too, but apparently the two door model wasn’t practical enough. If ya notice, even the new Chrysler low rider wagon is a four door. They aren’t a bad lookin’ car, but I’m sure it’s not bein’ marketed as the "station wagon of the 21st century."

With the price of gas, I’m guessin’ the small station wagon is here to stay, by whatever name they call it.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Carthage Printing

This Is A Hammer

By Samantha Mazzotta

’Tis the season once again — not for holiday celebrations, but for winterizing your home to keep out drafts and improve energy efficiency during the coldest months of the year. Here is a basic checklist:

• Remove screen windows and doors and replace with storm doors and windows (or, slide the glass storm windows into place if you have them).

• Apply weatherstripping around door and window frames. Be sure to purchase the appropriate size and width material for the frames so that no cracks or gaps are caused by ill-fitting foam strips or v-channels. In cold climates, single-pane windows or aging windows that aren’t airtight should be sealed with a layer of clear plastic (available in pre-cut, easy-to-apply sheets) placed directly against the glass.

• Inspect the chimney, gutters, soffits and other roof areas for damage, debris and nests, all of which can cause problems during stormy, icy or snowy conditions.

• Check the foundation and walls for cracks and other damage. Seal small cracks with flexible, weather-resistant caulk. Fix broken siding by removing the damaged material and cutting new boards to fit, then slip in place and nail securely. Patch larger cracks in mortar with a similar material and paint to match.