Did Ya Know... The wading pools are open at Carter Park and Central Park. Hours are Mon. through Fri. noon until 4 p.m.
Did Ya Know... Area Agency on Aging and the VantAge Point will discuss physical rehabilitation and present information on strokes Fri., July 25, 10 a.m., at Northpark Mall.
Did Ya Know... Help support the 1997 -1998 Carthage Tiger athletic year with a membership or renewal in the Carthage Tiger Booster Club. For information, contact Bob Brown at 358-9715.
Did Ya Know... The Powers Museum will present a video on Route 66 this Sat. & Sun., July 26-27. Showing times are 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. both days.
Burns and Allen were driving one night when they ran out of gas. Poor George had to hike ten miles with a heavy can to the nearest garage. "Don't forget to look for a station that gives green stamps," said Gracie.
Things are so bad financially that one supermarket is putting in a recovery room.
Teacher: Really, Tommy, your handwriting is terrible! You must learn to write better. Tommy: Well, if I did, you'd be finding fault with my spelling.
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
The Inter-State Chautauguan.
The edition of the Interstate Chautauguan the organ of the Interstate Chautaugua Assembly has just been issued. The paper is ably edited and its 12 pages are brim full of Chautauqua news.
In addition to the program for the three weeks of the assembly it contains many practical points as to expense and best methods of camping on ground, tells about railroad routes and in fact gives just the information everyone wants in regard to the assembly.
The Chautauguan is a product of the Press job rooms and its neat typographical appearance adds much to its efficiency as an advertising medium.
Miss Helen Clark will leave tomorrow to visit friends in St. Louis and to attend the commencement exercises of Lindenwood seminary at St. Charles. She will be gone about a month.
Mornin',
It amazes me sometimes to see how easily folks adapt what they perceive to be an acceptable role.
Had a friend through a good portion of school days. He was always easy to get serious, but always had a good sense of humor and a little off the wall at times.
When he got married, we expected him to take the role of husband serious, but when he went to work for that furniture store as a salesman, he turned into some other person.
At first I just figured he was puttin’ on a little, but after a few weeks, it became apparent that he wasn’t just dressin’ the part, he had become this cold, calculatin’ business machine and there was little recognizable of the former individual left in the package. I tried to gig him a little once about his new image, he didn’t think it was even a little funny. He had decided on a role he had no idea how to play and corrupted his center.
He eventually pretty much returned to reality, but I don’t think ever understood my bein’ upset at him loosin’ that kid I used ta know.
This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
The comparatively low bid for the two new water towers has left the City and CW&EP in the unusual situation of having approximately $2 million in uncommitted funds. According to CW&EP Business Manager Marge Housh, the funds can only be used to improve the water/waste water system. The funds were made available from a $6 million bond issue approved by the voters for that purpose last year. A portion of the funds were also earmarked for storm water projects.
The estimated cost provided by engineers for the towers was $4 million. Housh said that the contractor was contacted to make sure there were not errors in the bid and were assured that the numbers were correct.
The CW&EP Board is investigating the possibility of increasing the capacity on one of the towers. Even with that increase, Housh told the City Council Tuesday night, the City may still have approximately $1 million to either pay toward retiring the bonds or to use for other qualified improvements.
by Tom & Ray Magliozzi
Sponsored by Metcalf Auto Supply
Dear Tom and Ray: I have received a battery charger as a gift. It has the following settings on it: 6-volt/6amp; 12-volt/2 amp; 12-volt/6 amp. I have a 1982 Oldsmobile, a '77 Chevy pickup truck and a Snapper rider mower. Which of the above settings should be used to charge the batteries on each of these vehicles? - Bob
Tom: Well, for the first two vehicles, the Olds and the Chevy, you should use the 12-volt/6 amp setting. The first number, the voltage, is determined by the battery. And all modern cars use 12-volt electrical systems.
Ray: The second number, amperage, is a measure of how much electricity can flow through the charger's wires at any given time. And even your highest setting, 6 amps, is not very much. A 6-amp charger would take all night to transfer enough electricity to charge your car's battery. That's why they call your device a "trickle charger," because the electricity trickles in slowly.
Tom: As for your riding mower, I don't know for certain what kind of electrical system it has. Many of them use 12-volt systems, but without knowing the age of the mower, I can't say for sure. The voltage should be written right on the battery (or you can always call the company to be sure). And as long as the voltage is set correctly, I think either amperage setting would be OK.
Sponsored by J Bar K Grooming
Written by Sharon Mitchell
My mommy and daddy decided I have bad manners, so they are taking me to dog school.
I didn't think I would like school because I have to be on a leash at all times - but I have quickly learned that I can really have a good time - even on a leash.
My dog teacher is teaching my mommy a lot. She is learning how to call me correctly so that I don't ignore her; she is learning how to walk right beside me when I take her out for exercise, also she is learning how to stand still when she tells me to sit. I guess I'm learning a few things too. I don't jump on people anymore and when my mommy tells me to stop doing something she thinks is naughty, I just stop and look at her. She seems to like that.
Everyone agrees that going to school is making me a nicer puppy. The people who came to visit noticed right away that I didn't jump on them. The dog groomer doesn't need to put a chain around my neck anymore because when she says "sit" I obey her and sit very still. My veterinarian was very happy about my schooling - I didn't growl at him when he got out the thermometer.
All things considered, I guess going to school is good for everyone I know - and I am having so much fun while I'm learning how to control these people.