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Candidate Surprised.

The announcement last Tuesday that former Jasper County Commissioner Danny Hensley would mount a write-in campaign has caused quite a stir according to Hensley. He has been surprised at the number of phone calls and support he is seeing.

His announcement on the Courthouse steps drew close to 100 supporters and the attention of the news media.

Hensley will be running against Republican candidate John Bartosh who’s name will appear on the ballot for the November 7 general election. Those wishing to vote for Hensley will have to write his name on a designated line and then mark the ballot. Carthage firefighter Bill Rowland will face the same requirement as he also registered as a write-in candidate.

Ray Grace, a long time supporter of Hensley’s, told the crowd last Tuesday that this would probably be the last election he would get personally involved in. He is credited by Hensley as being the person that most influenced the decision to get in the race at this time.

Former Joplin Mayor Larry Hickey also spoke briefly to the crowd in support.

Stench Report:

Thursday,
9/14/06

No Stench Detected on Carthage Square

One example might be when a child is told not to touch a ball that was "accidentally" the instrument of destruction that broke mother’s favorite vase. The child understands what was meant by "don’t touch," but soon figures a way to avoid such limitations.

When the mom learns that a window was mysteriously broken, it might be discovered that the ball was never touched by the child, it was smacked with a baseball bat.

I suppose as long as there are kid games bein’ played, there will be those who push the limits.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin.

What is Ghee? It is clarified butter. It is considered a gourmet cooking which will not easily burn. It has been used for years as an alternative healthy choice for pure butter. One can clarify butter by heating it up and spooning off the white foamy part. Be quick, as there is a fine line between burning time and spooning time!

Ghee has been a healthy choice for some of the following reasons:

• Absorption: acts as a powerful carrier for lipid-soluble vitamins and minerals, aiding cellular absorption of herbs and foods.

• Preservative: does not spoil, and actually preserves the original freshness and potency of herbs and foods.

• Digestion: balance excess stomach acid and may help repair the mucus lining of the stomach.

• Skin Burns: like aloe, Ghee prevents blisters and scarring if applied quickly.

• Memory: promotes the three aspects of mental functioning- learning, memory, and recall.

Ghee can be used as a substitute for butter or used in making ones own cosmetics and facial creams. I personally have used it as an ingredient in making salves. Ghee is naturally high in vitamins A, D, K and E.

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

As we continue to show the beautiful wood sculptures of Larry Oliver, I invite you once again to come to the gallery and view this wonderful exhibit. There are 40 plus pieces of various sizes and types of wood and something for everyone I think. Larry shows his work in galleries in Branson, Eureka Springs, and the Lake of the Ozarks as well as a gallery in Colorado. You won’t be disappointed if you come by, and we are going into the next to the last week for this fine show, so don’t miss it! I will be open all day Friday.

I was fortunate to be able to attend the Midwest Gathering of the Artists last Friday evening and what a great crowd was there. The food was wonderful, beautifully displayed in the outer entry hall. Inside, people enjoyed visiting together and meeting the various artists. The work was well received and I was fortunate to have purchased two small oil studies by a new artist to the show this year, Todd Williams of Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Todd’s auction painting was a wonderful impressionistic farm scene that went to a lucky bidder for #1300.00. My paintings are small land and sky studies and I look forward to having them framed and displayed. I hope to see Todd there again next year, as his work is very soft and pleasing to the eye and reminiscent in style of a former MGA participant, John Potoschnik, who many will remember. Thanks to all bidders and viewers who were present, and next year I know, they hope you viewers will join the bidder’s ranks!

I have been in preparation this week with Betsy Pauly, planning for her show opening October 6th. The invitations are being prepared and will go in the mail on September 26th, so mark your calendars now for this wonderful watercolor show to come next. Betsy will display fine originals in the Main Gallery but will have Giclee prints of all the works in the Member Gallery. There will be price-points for everyone!