Got It Dunn.

Independent Archie Dunn defeated Republican and Democrat candidates in the three way race by gathering 49% of the over 13,000 votes in yesterday’s special election for Jasper County Sheriff.

Dunn showed a demanding lead with the count of votes from the first 10 precincts of 45 released by County Clerk Ron Mosbaugh around 8 o’clock. Democrat J.D. Love showed 16% with 350 votes, Republican Greg Dagnan had just under 30% with 633, and Dunn totaled 54% with 1160.

With 22 precincts counted, Dunn continued his lead with just under 52%, Dagnan moved to just over 30%, and Love increasing to just under 18%.

Love jumped to nearly 22% with the count of 33 precincts, Dagnan held at 30%, and Dunn dropped slightly to 48%.

The final count showed Dunn with 6,509 votes equaling 49%, Dagnan with 3,969 (30 %), and Love with 2,769 (21 %).

The swearing in ceremonies for the new Jasper County Sheriff will take place this morning at 10 a.m. on the first floor of the Carthage Jasper County Courthouse.

I haven’t checked out the history, but I’m guessin’ this is the first Independent candidate to win a sheriff election in Jasper County. Likely the first Independent to win any county office in Jasper County.

‘Course the effect that may have on "politics as usual" will have to be seen at future elections. The historical virtual guarantee of election after the Republican primary may waver some. This isn’t somethin’ those who run for County office will take lightly. Just one more wild card that could alter the course of an otherwise successful campaign.

This bein’ an election for the unfulfilled term means there won’t be much time for alterin’ strategy. The primary will be on us next August. Just a blink of an eye in a political campaign.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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HERE’S A TIP

By JoAnn Derson

• To shorten the cold-sore blues, take an aspirin at the first sign of a cold sore. It can cut your healing time in half.

• "To lessen the fat and cholesterol of pizza — especially delivery, which is notoriously high in both — try ‘blotting’ your pie. Fold a paper towel in half, and gently press it on the top of the pizza to absorb surface oil. Use both sides of the paper towel for maximum effect." — Gladys F. in West Palm Beach, Fla.

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