CARQUEST participates in open house event today

Holiday open houses are in full swing today, with unique participants. Many of the participating businesses are on the Square in Nevada, but some, like CARQUEST, at Osage and Hickory, are at other sites throughout town. Above, owner/manager Mike Shrimplin points out a popular gift item -- a must-have for any mechanic, a creeper. Gift ideas from CARQUEST include tools, flashlights and much more. "Come on in, and fill out a form for the drawing" for Chamber Bucks, Shrimplin said. The store is also offering sales on several items -- especially filters.--Lynn A. Wade/Herald-Tribune