Stories from Friday, July 9, 2004

Recycling can give old clothes, linens and other textiles a second life and reduce the amount of waste going into landfills. "Consumers don't understand that there's a place for their old clothing even if something is missing a button or torn," says Jana Hawley, associate professor of textile and apparel management at the University of Missouri-Columbia. ...

Independence Day - Aug. 3 "Every election day we celebrate and protect our liberty and independence; therefore, those who fail to vote are both profane and vulnerable." Tuesday, Aug. 3, is the next federal and statewide election. I hope every one of you is registered, and is planning to visit the polls on that day to cast your vote. ...