A Dramatic Stage Production.

The production of "Heaven’s Gates & Hell’s Flames" will be performed on September 9th through September 11th at the Carthage First Assembly of God Church, 1605 Baker Blvd.

Since 1979, this drama has played before sold-out audiences across the globe.

Each year hundreds of thousands of people see this production in community auditoriums, churches and even in jails.

"Heaven’s Gates & Hell’s Flames" combines elaborate sound and lighting effects, along with a cast of over 40 people.

The production will start on Sunday, September 9th at 6:00 p.m. Two more showings will be presented on Monday and Tuesday evening, September 10th and 11th, at 7:00 p.m.

Due to limited seating, free tickets are available by calling 417-358-8896. Nursery and children’s ministry will be available to children ages 7 and under.

If you have any questions or if you need further information about the production, call the Carthage First Assembly of God Church office at 417-358-8896.

Commentary

Martin "Bubs" Hohulin

State Representative District 126

Well, it is now official. The democrat controlled redistricting panel that was appointed by Gov. Bob Holden was not able to come up with new lines for the House and Senate districts. The new lines will now be drawn by a panel of judges appointed by Chief Justice Stephen Limbaugh. Yes, he is a relative of Rush Limbaugh, cousin, I believe.

There are several schools of thought as to what might happen next. One is that the judges will only draw the districts that an agreement couldn’t be reached on. The other is that they will start from scratch and completely redraw everything.

It could now be months before we know where the new lines are going to be. It will make for some fast and furious campaigns when the lines become known. I know that in my case, I would be campaigning all out if I knew where to campaign. As it is, I am making the best guess I can as to where the new district will be and am going from there.

I have had several calls about the recent spike up in gasoline prices and I too am feeling the pinch. I drive over 1500 miles

per month just for legislative reasons, so it really adds up. The rise in prices is not at the retail level, it is further back than that.

Already the Justice Dept. and several Attorneys General from several states are looking into it. If it is collusion, that is one thing. If it is simple supply and demand, we are in a bad situation. Either way, this completely demonstrates the need for further exploration and drilling. We have coal and oil reserves that we can’t touch, thanks to the failed energy policies of former President Clinton. With the stroke of a pen, he shut off hundreds of thousands of acres of federal land to energy exploration. I hope Congress can undo those policies and start the process up in time. If we let the environmentalist whackos dictate energy policy, we will all be paying $4.00 per gallon for gasoline. It also demonstrates the need for pursuing ethanol production.

Contrary to some rumors, ethanol is not bad for your engine. I burn it every chance I get and I actually get a couple miles to the gallon better than I do with regular unleaded. There is more to write about this topic, but I see I am about out of room.

Hopefully, by the time I get back on it, prices will be lower, but we still need to discuss the advantages of a progressive energy policy.

As usual, I can be reached at House Post Office, State Capitol, Jefferson City, MO 65101, or 1-800-878-7126, or mhohulin@services.state.mo.us for your question, comments, or advice.

I’ve made the trip down to the Arkansas line a couple a times this summer. As a kid the family made a few trips to the area and I remember bein’ amazed at the clear water that ran through the creeks.

To my delight, there are still creeks runnin’ through that part of the country that you can see six or eight feet down.

The place I’ve visited has some springs feedin’ into the creek that keep the temperature down and the water pure.

The cow ponds and muddy creeks I was swimmin’ in as a kid don’t have much appeal anymore, but I’ve got to admit that the swimmin’ holes with clear water almost make it worth the barefoot trek across the rock lined shores. But, I still prefer wearin’ my tennies while wadin’ in the wild.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Carthage Printing Services

PRIME TIME WITH KIDS

by Donna Erickson

It’s a mystery to me how the juice glasses I bought only a few months ago have already lost their lustre and now look like something discovered in an archaeological dig - aged and etched by the sands of time! If you have a collection of clouded drinking glasses too, disguise their foggy appearance with patterns of intensely-colored tissue paper to create festive votive candle holders. It’s an enjoyable craft for preschoolers and adults alike.

Use old or new sturdy, plain, glass, juice or water drinking glasses. Squeeze white household glue in a small bowl diluted with a few drops of water to create a milkshake-type consistency. Brush a coat of the glue mixture on the outward side of a glass. Apply various one-inch strips, squares, circles or triangles of colored tissue paper in an overlapping pattern over the glue.

Use tissue paper cut in interesting shapes such as a flower, fish, leaf, too. You may find it easier to apply the glue and tissue paper a section of the glass at a time, especially if you are working with younger children.

When covered, apply another coat of the glue mixture over all of the tissue paper. Let dry for several hours. When dry, the tissue paper will look bright and colorful once again.

Place a votive candle inside the decorated glass. At dinnertime, an adult may light the candle to create a soft glow.

Your children might be so enchanted by the stained glass effect of their creations, they won’t even notice you are serving leftovers!

VARIATIONS: Glue small, colorful pressed flowers and leaves to the glass before applying the tissue paper. Look for tissue paper with printed designs and cover the glass with one cut-to-fit piece.