Election Results.

R-9 School Bond question:

Yes, 1,158; No, 2185

City Lodging Tax increase to 4%:

Yes, 1,069; No, 900

School Board: Two seats open:

Nate Stokes, 970

Ron Ross, 952

Miriam Putnam, 1,432

Dan Beck, 937

Matt Mathews, 1,081

Deborah "Debbie" Baugh, 1114

City Council:

Ward 1:

Charles (Chuck) Tobrock, 148

Garland Green, 85

Ward 2:

Ronnie Wells, 152 (unopposed)

Ward 3:

Bill Woods, 98

J.D. Whitledge, 199 (incumbent)

James T. Hodson, 82

Ward 4:

Carey Murphy, 321

Bill Putnam, Jr., 410

Ward 5:

Jim Woestman, 394 (unopposed)

It was pretty cut and dry at the vote countin’ in the Courthouse last night. Vote results were released three times durin’ the evenin’.

The First ward race was over at the first count about 8:15.

The Third and Fourth Wards didn’t get counted till later in the evenin’ and left at least a little speculation for those gathered.

The School Bond issue was dead on arrival with no hope of recoverin’ after the first count.

The School Board election did have a little hint of a real race for the second spot but finished about where it began early in the evenin’.

The Lodgin’ Tax increase held out as a close call all the way through. It was all over a little after 9:00.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Carthage Printing Services

PRIME TIME WITH KIDS

by Donna Erickson

Along with dying Easter eggs, enjoy the rewarding craft of making marzipan candy art with your kids this year. If they enjoy playing with modeling clay, they’ll be naturals making marzipan Easter decorations.

Prepared marzipan is available in larger grocery stores in the baking supply section. (Be sure to choose prepared marzipan rather than marzipan paste.) I found it in eight-ounce packages for under $2.00 each. This edible almond-based candy product is soft in texture, natural in color, easy to mold and holds its shape well.

First, color your marzipan as follows: Divide the marzipan into several clumps depending on how many colors you wish to use. Save one clump in its natural color. Roll each clump into a ball and make a thumb indentation in the center of each one. Add 3 or 4 drops of food coloring into each indentation. Fold edges over the food coloring and begin kneading the marzipan. Work the marzipan for about two minutes or until color is blended. Now you are ready to make Easter decorations.

For eggs: Mold marzipan into colorful miniature egg shapes. Then choose contrasting colors and make dots, zigzags, tiny flowers and religious symbols. Press designs onto each egg. For marbleized eggs, take leftover pieces and roll them together into egg shapes.

For fruit: Shape marzipan into simple fruit shapes such as lemons, oranges and strawberries. To create a realistic texture, lightly roll the completed shapes over a fine kitchen grater. Spritz water on the strawberries and dip them into sugar for added sparkle.

Top off each fruit with teeny tiny green marzipan shaped leaves.

For spring critters: Let kids use their imagination to create butterflies, lady bugs, caterpillars, bunnies, birds, and ducks.

Arrange your collection of marzipan art in small Easter baskets for charming place favors and decorate cupcakes or a cake for a festive holiday dessert.