Today's Feature

Two One-Acts at Stone’s Throw.

News release

There are changes concerning the current production at Stones Throw Dinner Theatre. The previously scheduled show "No Mother to Guide Her" featuring the Three Divas will not be performed. Two one-act plays will be performed instead.

The new dates are December 16th, 17th and 18th. For this show only, the cost will be $15.00 per ticket which includes dinner and the show. Reservations are required and may be made by calling Stone’s Throw Theatre at 417-358-9665 or Betty Bell at 417-358-7268 or by e-mailing reservations to bbell23@ipa.net. The box office will open beginning, December 5th from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

The two plays are as follows; "The Audition" Written and Directed by Rick Schwab. A play with in a play, the nation is under a blanket of snow and the professional act scheduled to come in and perform is unable to come due to the blizzard. The community rallies around the theatre to ensure that the show goes on. This Show is dedicated to the memory of Henry Heckert and;

“A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore Adapted by Alesha Gilleland-Lindeman. James Taylor has been deployed to Iraq and for the first time in 18 years his family will celebrate Christmas without him. Jimmy takes his fathers role, the unofficial man of the house, but finds there is still magic to Christmas. With a visit from Santa and a call from Iraq this Christmas is still one to be remembered.

Stench Report:
Friday,
12/9/05

No Stench Reported

We were actually glad the third one came so quick so we could get out of the stress of waitin’ on that last act of bad luck to be over. Nothin’ worse than waitin’ on that final blow.

Apparently the clump of accidents was my allotment for a while. I haven’t been in a traffic related accident since. I backed into my daughter’s truck in the parkin’ lot a couple years back, but I’m still safe on the streets. Oh yea, and that deer prob’ly wouldn’t consider my drivin’ non-hazardous. If you’re in a vehicle, on the street, you’re safe.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

Carbon Monoxide Can be Deadly

Q: This time of year, carbon monoxide in the home gets a lot of media attention. How does this gas enter the home, and how do I detect it? — James A., Stamford, Conn.

A: Forced-air furnaces that burn oil or natural gas for fuel also generate carbon monoxide, a byproduct of the combustion process. A well-maintained furnace produces less of this colorless, odorless gas, and vents it through the exhaust flue so that it doesn’t enter the living spaces of the house. Older systems that aren’t properly maintained are the most likely to leak carbon monoxide.

The best defense against this gas is a carbon-monoxide detector — especially if you’re unable to inspect the heating system yourself, such as in an apartment building. Place a detector outside the bedroom and check it monthly to make sure it’s operating.

Poor ventilation is another method that helps carbon monoxide enter the home. A room that is extremely stuffy and humid (condensation forms inside the windows) is not properly ventilated and can make the effects of a leak even worse. Call a furnace repair service to test the air in your home, or, if you live in an apartment, inform the management and ask them to address the problem quickly. If you or a family member feels dizzy or nauseated, have everyone go outside and call the fire department.

Most homeowners would rather be proactive when it comes to protecting their families from this gas. The best way to do this is to inspect your heating system for problems.

Check the exhaust flue, the area around the burner mounting flange, the combustion chamber’s cover plate and the fire door. These are all sources of carbon monoxide leaks. Look for visible damage, holes or rusted portions, especially in the flue.

To check for smaller leaks, hold a lighted candle along the joints in the flue and the seams of each of the components mentioned above. The flame will be drawn toward leaks.

Replace damaged components or damaged flue sections completely — don’t try to patch them. Be sure to shut off the furnace burner and ventilate the area that you’re working on. Purchase replacement sections and refractory furnace cement at a home-improvement center or hardware store.

If the leak is occurring at a seam in the flue, patch the seam with furnace cement. Turn off the burner and let the furnace cool completely. Then, remove dirt or rust from around the area with a wire brush and apply furnace cement, smoothing it on with a putty knife.

A leak in the mounting flange can be stopped by loosening it, scraping away the decayed gasket, and applying furnace cement to the edge. Tighten it firmly back in place. Test the repairs by turning the furnace back on and holding a lighted candle to the repair area. If the flame doesn’t flicker or waver, it’s fixed!

HOME TIPS

Carbon-monoxide detectors are lifesavers. Even if your furnace is in perfect condition, place a detector in your home and get peace of mind for just a few dollars.