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Maple Leaf Festival In Works.

News release

The 39th Annual Maple Leaf Festival, hosted by the Carthage Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for October 8-15. The annual event, which brings over 45,000 visitors to the local community, is being sponsored by The Carthage Press, KMXL/KDMO, KSNF-TV, Leggett & Platt, Inc., Southwest Missouri Bank, Hometown Bank, Carthage Chamber of Commerce, McCune-Brooks Hospital, Grundy’s Body & Frame, Fair Acres Family YMCA, Four Corners Quilter’s Guild and the Carthage Humane Society.

The theme for this year’s festival is The Music of Maple Leaf. The festival design, which will be featured on the festival promotions and event shirts, was created by Carthage artist Jeannette Westbay. The design incorporates a variety of musical instruments, the Jasper County Courthouse and beautifully colored Maple Leaves.

Maple Leaf Parade and craft vendor application are available at the Chamber office. Fees to participate in the arts & craft display are $50 for a single and $100 for a double booth. Commercial vehicles will be required to pay a $50 fee to line-up in the parade.

Other applications currently available at the Chamber office include: Maple Leaf Quilt Show entry forms, Maple Leaf Fun Walk applications, Maple Leaf Baby Contest forms and Maple Leaf Auto Show applications. Many of these forms can be downloaded through the Chamber’s website, www.CarthageChamber.com under the Maple Leaf Festival listing within the Calendar of Events link. For more festival information or to inquire about an event application, contact the Chamber at 358-2373.

Stench Report:
Thursday,
08/18/05

No Complaint of Odor

There is somethin’ about takin’ command of a tree with a couple a boards attached ‘tween a Y in the branches.

I suppose what’s missin in the prefab high rise platforms is that they never move with the wind or creak under a strain. Especially the strain of a sack swing pullin’ gently on one of the larger limbs of a living fortress.

The jump through mid air to land on a movin’ sack at the end of a fifteen foot rope requires a leap of faith and a trust in nature’s laws and resilience. Ya can’t get that from a 2 x 4.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

Let’s take a quick look at a few of the Amino Acids. According to Prescription for Nutritional Healing amino acid supplements should be taken with water or juice on an empty stomach, following the directions on the package. One should consult your physician if pregnant or have specific health disorders.

•Arginine-helps immunity, formation of hormones, healing wounds, takes part in cell division. On going research show it may help those with congestive heart failure, may help circulation to legs, boost sexual performance, may help alleviate bladder discomfort, in illness recovery and even the relief of colds.

•Carnitine-helps move fat into muscles. Ongoing research indicates it may help relieve the chest pain of angina or congestive heart failure, could alleviate some problems related to diabetes and may limit the effects of ADD. Being studied for benefits of lowering the chance of a second heart attack and may alleviate mild depression.

•Methionine-supports production of collagen, a protein vital to healthy skin; necessary for metabolism and growth. Ongoing research indicates it had an antioxidant action, removal of toxins, inhibition of plaque buildup in blood vessels, protection against bladder infections, protection against liver damage; being studied for benefits to those suffering from Parkinson’s.

•Tyrosine-used to make neurotransmitters (used in nerve & brain function), support glandular function. Research indicates it may help alleviate depression, increase alertness, may support mental function and be useful for attention deficit disorder.

* This article is meant for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. References available by request. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

artCentral

Area Artists Unveil the Human Figure

Long before still life and landscape became traditional art subject matter, the human form dominated human image making. Simple stick figures drawn thousands of years ago on subterranean cave walls evolved into magnificent, lifelike marble statues of gods and goddesses rendered by the Ancient Greeks, to the Renaissance figure of Adam receiving the Spark of Life on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Throughout the ages, the nude human form has inspired and challenged artists and continues to do so today.

Opening this evening, artCentral’s exhibit "Unveiled 2: The Art of Depicting the Human Form" presents the work of 26 area artists. Most of the 60 artworks portray the nude human form, both male and female, rendered in the traditional media of drawing, painting, photography, and sculpture.

Some of the artists names will be familiar to you—Steve Binam, Jim Bray, John Fitzgibbon, Kim Kissel, Andrea Land, Jorge Leyva, Jesse McCormick, Dan McWilliams, Patricia Moline, Andrea Osiek, Bill Perry, Rebecca Perry, Elliot Potter, Robin Putnam, Debbie Reed, Mary Lou Reed, Annabelle Fuhr, Carol Shipman, Linda Teeter, and Marilyn York—while others are from the Springfield area: Alishia Brundege, Jeff Brundege, Karen Deeds, Randy Dye, Butch Hulett, and Diane Keeter.

The public is invited to the opening reception tonight from 6-8pm to see the work and chat with many of the artists who will be present. Additionally, three cash prizes selected by a panel of jurors will be awarded. The show continues through September 23.