Today's Feature

"A Streetcar Named Desire."

News release

Stone’s Throw Dinner Theatre of Carthage, Mo will be presenting "A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE with Special permission from Samuel French, Inc. March 30, 31, April 1, & April 7, 8, & 9. Financial assistance for this production has been provided by Missouri Arts Council, and Schmidt & Associates, PC of Carthage.

The show revolves around Blanche DuBois (Gina Robbins) a woman whose life has been undermined by her romantic illusions. Blanche is forced to move in with her sister Stella Kowalski (Shelly Wilson) and her young and easily agitated husband Stanley Kowalski (Nicholas Kubicek). Blanche and Stanley’s personalities soon began to clash as Blanche’s secrets are unreeled. Set in the sultry Big Easy "New Orleans" during the 1940’s.

Director: Edgar J. McGuire, Assistant Director: Nicholas Kubicek

The cast in order of appearance: Neighbor: Betty Bell, Eunice Hubbell: Toni Decker, Stanley Kowalski: Nicholas Kubicek, Stella Kowalski: Shelley Wilson, Steve Hubbell: Edgar McGuire, Harold Mitchell "Mitch": Jonathon Peck, Mexican Woman: Jovannah "Jo" Meek, Blanch DuBois: Gina Robbins, Pablo Gonzales: Shawn DeGraff, A Young Collector: Derek Nordstrom, Nurse: Liz Brown, Doctor: Pete Schlau

Warning: Do to the contents graphic nature and the language. Young persons should not attend this show. There suggested themes and very dark sections of this show.

Reservations are required and may be made by calling Stone’s Throw Theatre at 417-358-9665 or Betty Bell at 417-358-7268 or by e-mailing reservations to bbell23@ecarthage.com. The box office will be open beginning March 27, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

Show dates are: March 30, 31, April 1, & April 7, 8, & 9. Theatre doors open at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. and the performance starting at 7:30 p.m. Sundays the doors open at 12:30 p.m. with dinner at 1:00 p.m. and the performance starting at 2:00 p.m. Admission is $19.50 for adults, $18.50 for seniors over 55 and groups of 10 or more. Youth under 16 are $16.00, and children under 5 are free.

Master Gardeners Recognized.

News release

Forty-seven Master Gardeners were recognized recently for providing volunteer service to their local communities. Ten completed their Master Gardener certification by donating at least 30 hours. Another 35 maintained their certification by donating at least 20 hours during the past year.

Completing their Master Gardener certification were Robin , Jo Ellis, and Judy Haigh, Carthage; Debbie Fedie, Carl Junction; Jean Letner, Chuck and Sandra Plant, and Marilyn Wylie, Joplin; Richard Volk, Duenweg; and Larry Polston, Pittsburg KS. Maintaining their certification were Susan Ball, Shirley Mitchell and Donna Whitehead, Seneca; Brenda Beck, Cassville; Janet and Stan Bell, Wentworth; Pamela Brown and Linda Goodman, Oronogo; Glenita Browning, Beulah Courter, Carole Enloe, Gary Hansford, Jess and Peggy Kessinger, Susan Primm, Benita Shields, and Nina Von Holten, Carthage; Vicki Christensen, Vivian Cox, Valarie Ikerd, Shirley Hull, Dale Mermoud, Barb O’Connor, and Ron Wood, Joplin; Susan Cook, Pat King, Terry Smith, Bill Snyder, and Edie Sullivan, Carl Junction; Gary and Judy Davis, Purdy; Carol Kay, Monett; Patty Poirot, Miller; Mary Ann Simrell, Sarcoxie; and Diane Volk, Duenweg.

The Master Gardener program begins with approximately 30 hours of classroom instruction. At the end of the training program, the participants are asked to donate a minimum of 30 hours of volunteer service in their communities within the following year. To maintain the certification, they are asked to give at least 20 hours of service per year. During 2005, local Master Gardeners donated over 2,400 hours resulting in over 10,200 contacts.

For more information about the program, contact the Jasper County University of Missouri Extension Center in Carthage at 417-358-2158.

Stench Report:
Thursday,
3/23/06

No Smells

For a while a single crisp bend right in the middle, formin’ an upside down "v" in the bill. Sometime in there was the bill just gently curved, pretty much the way ya usually buy ‘em. The last I remember the bill would be curved in a tight arch that almost formed a tube with the cap pulled down tight on the head. ‘Course dependin’ on the activities, workin’ on a tractor, down at the soda shop, or actually on occasion playin’ ball, the cap would be cocked in a different angle on the head. All in all the ball cap is a versatile accessory as well as a social statement. Guess I just don’t have near as much to say as I used to.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

What is it about garlic? Garlic has been the subject of many studies over the past centuries either through observation techniques or though scientific procedures.

In the original Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss, he states that garlic probably originated in central Asia, is cultivated in many countries and grows wild in Italy and southern Europe.

It was given to the slaves building the pyramids to increase their stamina and strength and to protect them from disease. It was used as a preventative against cholera, typhoid fever, and amebic dysentery. "Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, used garlic as a laxative, a diuretic, for tumors of the uterus, leprosy, epilepsy, chest pains, toothaches, and for wounds incurred during battle. Aristotle also mentions the value of garlic and Aristophanes used garlic as a treatment for impotence."

During both World Wars it was used as an antibacterial and strong disinfectant. A dilution with water was used to kill the germs which caused cholera and typhoid fever. In 1989 it was described as a "Designer Food," the odor had been removed and it had become a much more acceptable form of treatment for all forms of ailments form high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart disease to the prevention of colds and flu. It has been used in the elimination of pinworms in children, as well as adults.

Herbert Peirson, Ph.D., formerly of the National Cancer Institute and now with the Preventive Nutrition Consultants stated, "Several different studies have shown a link between garlic and lower incidences of stomach cancer. Another study shows lower rates of colon/rectal cancer." He added that garlic seems to enhance the immune system.

artCentral
Art Notes from Hyde House
By Sally Armstrong, Director of artCentral

1110 East Thirteenth Street. This is the address of our Hyde House, home of the galleries and artCentral. A friend at church Sunday asked, "Just where are you located? You never give your address in your articles and I’ve never been there." If you had ever gone to any of the big Fairview Greenhouse weekend sales, you know exactly. We are just beside them. Or, if you know where the football field is, thirteenth runs above it. Continue on and cross River Street going east. We are at the top of the hill on the right— white house, sits way back.

And you can rent this great house for your meeting or special occasion! Our board has just reviewed a new rental policy sheet and this year we have already hosted two meetings. A bridal shower and a private party are on the schedule for April. Hyde House can accommodate groups for small meetings nicely, and although we don’t have the amenities available to a renter that our sister-house The Historic Phelps House has, we can provide several long tables, 20 metal chairs and 11 nicer chairs, 144 wine glasses, glass dinnerware for 24, punch set and other glass serving pieces in an equipped kitchen that most any caterer could easily work out of. In good weather the patio and grounds could also be used, and two small canopy tents are here. Parking can be arranged for in the lot east of us and the smaller lot behind, and plans are on the board for a small group of parking spaces of our own near the street. So think of us as another possible location for your next small event , meeting or party. Our rates are reasonable and we think our location is a nice one.

So remember, 1110 East Thirteenth Street, and we’re in the phone book under artCentral!