Historic District Consideration.

The Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Commission is scheduled to reconsider a request Monday afternoon for a certificate of appropriateness for a new home just south of the Nearly New Episcopal Shop at 1203 Grand.

The Commission failed to grant the certificate during its meeting on August 28. Some neighborhood residents attended that meeting and felt the design was not in accordance with the historic district.

The Commission requested that the builder return with modifications to the plans for the home. Some members suggested that the garage entrance be moved to the rear of the home and the roof line be made to appear less contemporary.

According to City Code, the Certificate of Appropriateness is necessary for construction in any historic district. However, the Code states that " it is not the intent to limit new construction to any one period or architectural style, but to preserve the integrity of historic buildings and to ensure the compatibility of any new work constructed in the vicinity of the historic district."

Annual Senior Day at Northpark Mall.

news release

The 17th Annual Senior Day at Northpark Mall in Joplin will be held Wednesday, September 13. The theme for this year’s event is "In This New Century. . .the Future is Aging." It will focus on the exciting opportunities and options available to today’s seniors and their families. More than 50 exhibitors will be on hand to provide information on a wide variety of products and services. Many exhibitors will have drawings for prizes. Free health screenings will be offered. Exhibits will be open throughout the mall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

New this year is Crafters Corner located in the Wards/Sears Court and hosted by the Community Bank and Trust. Area craftsmen will be demonstrating their crafts.

A full lineup of entertainment begins at 9:00 a.m. with Kathy and Friends playing Dixieland music. Following their appearance, the Northpark Mall Pacer awards will be presented. The Sophisticated Ladies tap dancers will be back by popular demand. They will entertain at 11:00 a.m. KSN’s Carol Parker and Gary Bandy will be on the stage live at noon, followed at 1:00 by the Brower Musical Duo. At 5:00 p.m. area square and round dancers will be entertaining.

The annual fashion show and musical production will begin at 3:00 p.m. Hosted by Dan Stanley, the production will feature musicians of all ages including Rebecca Luebber, Terrence O’Brien, Charlie Burnett, Calen Maningas, Ken Idleman, Sr., Richard Russell, Darren and Angie Brower and Debi Wemple.

All entertainment will be in Famous Barr Women’s Court.

At the Area Agency on Aging’s VantAge Point resource center, everyone is invited to make a free phone call to anyplace in the United States via the internet. Northpark Mall will conduct a drawing for a garden gazing ball, and the Joplin Globe will present carnations to everyone. Many mall merchants will offer discounts that day.

Senior Day will conclude with a dance in Famous Barr Women’s Court at 7:00 p.m. Music will be provided by the Bill Pierson Band. The dance is open to the public at no charge and is partially underwritten by the Music Performance Fund.

Everyone is invited to attend this annual information fair presented by the Area Agency on Aging, Northpark Mall, and the Joplin Globe. For more information call (417) 627-0600.

Nine artCentral Members in MGA!

by Robin Putnam, artCentral

OK !! Now we’re into September weather !! That was a heck of a few weeks.....we almost melted !!! We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend.

With school back in full swing and all the sports events starting with the kids most families are scrambling to find some sort of a routine.

Hang in there.......it will all settle down before you know it and then it will be time to scurry around because of holidays !!!!

Well................this coming weekend is the big MGA art show and auction. We hope everyone has their tickets and will be there Saturday night to buy, buy, buy !!

There are tons of great art and artists showing their newest works all day Saturday and Sunday out at Precious Moments. The 2 day art show is free to the public. Only the part where you get food and wine do you have to purchase tickets. That’s Saturday evening.

Several of our members are participating this year. We highly recommend you check out their spots at the show. These talented folks are: Bill Snow and his stone sculpture, Debbie Reed and her watercolor, oil and mixed media paintings, Paula Gilt-ner, Margaret Burch and Jerry Ellis and their water-color paintings, Bob Tom-mey and Andy Thomas and their oil paintings, Jack Sours and his Celtic designed ceramics and Larry Glaze and his antler art.

Debbie, Paula and Larry are very new to the MGA and their artwork is unique as well as impressive so be sure to check them out !!

We also have heard that Bill Snow’s auction piece this year is just too cool !!! It’s a Mama Polar Bear and a baby........you just have to see it for yourself...............it’s guaranteed to make you smile !!

We wish all the artists success in the show and hope for record breaking sales at the auction !! We also hope to see you there !!

The David Matthews and Amanda Thweatt exhibit will be here until September 29. The next opening will be on October 6th when Linda Stair from Wyster, OK will exhibit her pastel paintings. More on that later!!

More.......next week. 358-4404. 1110 E 13th & www. ozarkartistscolony.com under organizations. Our hours are Tues. - Sat. 9am - 3pm.

On occasion I get a little confused. Now this isn’t a new phenomena, it’s happened to me from time to time all my life.

Typically it occurs when there are several tasks at hand and it becomes hard to distinguish exactly which one has the highest priority. Gets a little confusin’ sortin’ through it from time to time.

I know I can tap my head and rub my tummy at the same time, I’ve done it just to prove I could. Still, it takes a moment of concentration to accomplish the feat.

In yesterday’s Mail, it was proclaimed that the City Council Public Services Committee voted on the Street Department Maintenance buildin.’ Actually it was the Public Works Committee of which I am a member. Sorry for any confusion the misstatement may have caused.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Oak Street health & herbs

Natural Nutrition

by Mari An Willis

Labor day is over, the kids from Texas have come and gone (miss them!), the temperature is dropping and moods are improving in spite of no rain, plus it is time for the Midwest Gathering of Artists. Don’t you just love Missouri in September? Love improves the immune system, anger and hate tear it down so find something positive to focus on.

Millions of people at one time or another suffer from problems with the stomach. There are many herbs which have traditionally been used to soothe the stomach. Let’s take a look at some of the most common.

GINGER ROOT has long been used to treat digestive disorders as it stimulates digestive function. It is a "warning" herb thereby increasing production of enzymes and digestive fluids. It is not desirable to over-neutralize the acid as this can cause improper digestion and create other health problems such as food allergies and mineral deficiencies.

PAPAYA fruit contains natural enzymes which contribute to the digestion of proteins in the stomach. Available as juice or in chewable tablets.

LICORICE ROOT has soothing properties that help to reduce inflammation and irritation in the body. It has been used to help soothe and heal ulcers. Licorice improves digestive function strengthening the body’s ability to assimilate protein. Licorice is said to stabilize the adrenal glands which can reduce stress, which in turn may reduce excess stomach acid.

This is just the tip of the "stomach" iceburg. Check out Louise Tenney’s new TODAY’S HERBAL HEALTH to do some research of your own.