CAPE GIRARDEAU -- Edward D. McElfresh of Cape Girardeau recently completed a six-day training course on masonry restoration.
Topics in the course, which includes 80 percent "hands-on" experience, ranged from removing stains from masonry and tuckpointing, to building and restoring chimneys and fireplaces.
The course was conducted by Southwestern Technical Institute, Pipestone, Minn.
McElfresh operates a chimney sweep and air duct cleaning service here.
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