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C.W. Wasson, retiring Civil Works Administration supervisor for this county, issued a report today showing that slightly more than $136,000 was spent by the CWA in Independence County during the agency’s activities. Twenty-four percent was spent for materials, and about $94,000 was spent for labor. These figures do not include the women’s division, which included about $12,000, of which $10,000 was for labor. The first case to go to the jury in circuit court today was in the trial of Clay Ware charged in connection with the alleged theft of 20 bushels of corn from Desha Lester and Robert Shelpman. The jury changed the charge to petit larceny, and Ware was fined $10 and sentenced to one minute in jail. As the Guard went to press this afternoon the case of aggravated assault against W.A.
Old light bulbs in Ontario to go by 2010
Ontario is moving to phase out the sale of "inefficient" incandescent lightbulbs in favour of the new compact fluorescent type. By 2012, the province plans to ban the old-style lightbulbs, which have been around since about the 1870s. Ontario will not make it illegal to use incandescent bulbs, but after the deadline they will not be available on store shelves. The phase-out is part of a provincial energy conservation program. "On average, a CFL (compact fluorescent) bulb costs about $3 and can save up to $80 over its eight useful years of life," Energy Minister Dwight Duncan said Wednesday morning. The government's lofty goal is to replace all 87 million incandescent bulbs in use in Ontario. They say the energy savings that achieved would be enough to power 600,000 homes.
All Aboard for a Glimpse at History
Instead of the hoped-for sunny, spring day, there was snow on the ground and the air temperature was a bit nippy when the doors opened to the Missouri Pacific Depot Museum in downtown Osawatomie. The weather dampened some planned outdoor activities, but inside the museum, volunteers were ready to answer questions and talk about life in the days when the railroad was the largest private employer in town.Area museums were invited to set up booths and one of the most popular displays was the model railroad set up by the Old Depot Museum in Ottawa. Children watched with big eyes as the miniature train chugged around the track. Itchy fingers couldn't help but touch the tiny railcars as they went by. Moms admonished, but the booth volunteer said, "That's why we bring the model train. It's fun to play with."After looking at photographs of the Missouri Pacific machine shop in Osawatomie and displays of kerosine lamps, china, time books, conductor uniforms, watch fobs, a set of matching luggage and other items used on Missouri Pacific passenger and freight trains, visitors were invited outside to climb aboard the restored caboose.The caboose, given years ago to the city, was placed in John Brown Memorial Park, were its condition deteriorated due to vandals, weather and time.
A Day of Gardening, Without the Pain. Dig Longer and More ...
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., March 28 /PRNewswire/ -- A day of digging can leave you tired and sore. If your foot slips while digging, your shins may be bruised or cut on a corner of the tool. That was that type of day that led to the creation of TrenchFoot(R). "Now, the arches of my feet are not sore after digging," says Glenn Vanoni, co-inventor of TrenchFoot, available at http://www.trenchfootinc.com/ While TrenchFoot does not make the ground softer or your tools sharper, its step protects your foot from the stresses of digging. TrenchFoot is a one piece attachment that fits on most shovels, spades and forks. It attaches in seconds, without tools. The design fits over "D" and "T" handles as wide at 6 1/2 inches as well as straight handled tools up to 1 3/4 inches thick.
Transforming a basement into a multipurpose room
Eager for more elbow room, Tina, Kulbir and their two children moved from the city to the suburbs. They renovated most of the rooms in their big, new house with ease, but they were stumped when they got to their basement. Both self-professed computer geeks, Tina and Kulbir wanted the room turned into an efficient home office space. They also wanted it to function on several other levels: as a rehearsal space for budding musician Kulbir and his bandmates; as sleeping quarters for overnight guests; and as a TV and lounge area. So, I geared up to make this room all things to all people -- and add some function and style along the way. Taking a cue from Kulbir's background and the couple's exotic and colorful wedding photos, I decided to design this space with an Indian-inspired theme.
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