Memorial Hall Plans to be Presented.

The Memorial Hall Long Range Planning Committee and the City Council are scheduled to meet this evening at Memorial Hall at 7 p.m. for a work session concerning the renovation of the historic structure. Jerry Hagerman of the Springfield architectural firm of Pellhan, Phillips, and Hagerman will present drawings of planned improvements tentatively approved by the Public Services Committee.

The improvements, which are estimated to cost about $1.5 million, include an additional west side entrance, a new entrance at the southeast corner, a full professional kitchen, and a second level circling the main auditorium. Exterior modifications are expected to be minimal except the large windows being exposed as they were originally. The plan also will include the installation of an elevator and expansion of the women's rest room facilities.

The Boylan Foundation furnished a grant for $20,000 to fund the study. Funding for the actual renovation has not yet been secured, but there has been some speculation that other grants would be possible.

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

All elected County Officials were sworn in last Thursday mornin', except for the coroner. Coroner elect Mike Randolph was not at the ceremonies. He was about the only one with any interest, the court room was so stuffed that people were pokin' heads in the door ta see the goin's on.

Accordin' to County Counselor Spradling, Ron Mosbaugh, who was appointed to fill the unfulfilled term, is officially still the coroner until officially replaced.

As reported in the Mornin' Mail a couple a weeks ago, Randolph was seein' some questions raised about a Missouri constitutional conflict about bein' a bail bondsman and the coroner at the same time. The fact that he didn't show up ta be sworn in was taken by most as a sign that he may have made the decision not to accept the will of the voters.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin'.

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Workman's Loan

The Super Handyman

Q: We have vinyl-clad windows and a sprinkler system outside the house. The vinyl has become spotted by the water and looks cloudy. What will remove these spots?

A: The vinyl shouldn't be harmed by the water itself. The dullness is probably just due to the mineral deposits left behind when the water from the sprinklers has evaporated.

Try washing the vinyl parts with a little bit of hot vinegar and a scrub brush. That should clean them right up.

Q: Our kids enjoy playing in the rain, but they usually track in mud before I can stop them. What is the best way to remove mud from carpets?

A: Just let it alone until it dries. Then it becomes dirt, and your vacuum can deal with that.

Dear Al: I have a fantastic filing system for my household papers. I use large cereal boxes with one of the long, thin sides cut out. With the top taped closed, I have a perfect place to keep my important papers organized. I cover the boxes with matching wallpaper and they look super. It's a good way to fight clutter around my house. I used the same filing system in my office, and now I am storing some of my shop magazines this way.

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