Precious Moments Week.

The Victorian Era is being brought back to life for guests taking advantage of a very special Wedding Island tour at the Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage, Missouri July 5th through the 12th.

Those touring the island will be guided around the island by Victorian ladies and gentlemen. They will see the remarkable Wedding Island Mansion with its magnificent marble ballroom floor, unique one-of-a-kind furnishing and exquisite parlor. Preparations for a Victorian Wedding will be taking place, and those making the tour will be invited guests to the wedding.

The finest Victorian fashion and Victorian tradition will all be part of the ceremony held in the completely restored 1890's church. Visitors will also see preparations for the bride being made in the Brides House and tour the stunning gardens on the island.

Precious Moments week turns international in the Chapel Visitors Center as each day offers guests a different international buffet. Four star Chef Juanito has planned recipes sure to tempt even the most traveled

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

Used ta have a dog that would start shakin' all over and hide behind the couch whenever it started to thunder. No talkin' to that dog. Just wouldn't listen.

No matter how calm we spoke, or how much we petted that dog, it wouldn't move from it's security furniture.

I don't suppose it really hurt anything that the dog was so fearful of a rumble or two. There was somethin' that made us kids want to get the dog to face the thunder.

'Course we were prob'ly lucky not to be struck down by lightnin' durin' some of our adventures durin' rain storms.

I suppose now there would be some dog shrink tellin' us that we could somehow work the animal through its fears and make it a more functional pet. The dog lived a normal and healthy life. Sometimes you just have to let shakin' dogs lay.

This is some fact, but mostly

Just Jake Talkin'

by

Carthage Farm & Home

The Super Handyman

by Al Carrell and Kelly Carrell

Dear Al & Kelly: I have a typical picket fence around my yard. Ours is a bug yard, so painting the fence is quite a chore. I've tried different techniques over the years but have found only one really fast way to do it. I use a smaller roller, one that is the same width as the pickets. It holds the paint well and doesn't drip too much, and I usually can get each picket with one swipe of the roller. It is less wasteful and faster, not to mention neater than a brush.

SUPER HINT: When taking family trips, carry a large coffee can with you for garbage. You can seal the lid and it's easy to empty and clean after the trip.

Changing your car's oil yourself can save you money, compared with having a garage do it for you. Doing it yourself also gives you an excellent opportunity to examine other components of the car. You might notice parts that need repairing or adjusting, things that you otherwise might miss.

An oil change involves just a few simple steps, including replacing the oil filter. One thing that gives some people fits is the filter wrench, which sometimes slips and can be hard to use properly. One way to get a better grip on the filter is to glue a piece of sandpaper to the inside of the wrench.

The sandpaper can help the wrench grab the old filter as you unscrew it. Don't use the wrench to install the new filter, however, use your hand.

Here's another tip: avoid spillage from the old filter by slipping a plastic bag over it before removing it.

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