Four hundred seventy-two parcels remain on the delinquent tax certificate sale list according to information release this week by Stephen H. Holt, Jasper County Collector of Revenue. The breakdown is as follows: Eastern District 134; Central District 148; and Western District 190.

All 2001 and prior delinquent years of Real Estate Taxes will be offered at the tax sale beginning at 10 a.m. on the third floor of the jasper County Courthouse. The sale will be held on Monday, August 25, 2003 as required by Missouri State Statutes. A current delinquent listing is posted at the west entrance of the Jasper County Courthouse in Carthage.

All 2001 and prior payments must be received in the Collector’s offices in Joplin or Carthage prior to 12 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2003 to avoid the sale.

The Joplin collector’s office will be closed, Monday, August 25 for the Tax Sale and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday the 26th. The Carthage office located in the Courthouse will be closed during the sale and will reopen after the sale is completed.

Sundays at artCentral.

Lee Sours, artCentral

Only two weeks are left to see this month’s pastel exhibit at artCentral. It is a really excellent exhibit by Joplin artist, Thomas DeCleene. Visitors at our gallery are always amazed at the talent of this artist who is new to our area from Colorado. And speaking of visitors, this week we had musicians and a photographer. You never know what will be going on here. This past Sunday we were spinning natural fibers into yarn with the use of a spinning wheel. Last Sunday was a Celtic music jam session which included some great Celtic harp playing by a musician from Miami, OK. Some really fine musicians from Springfield were also in attendance.

Currently on view in the upstairs gallery are the works of artist, Jerry Long. This exhibit called "A Room with a View" contains pottery, paintings, and decorative pieces. You will see evidence of his sense of humor in his work. Several of his pieces have sold already. The photography of Mary Ann Soerries continues to be on display at Shellie’s restaurant from now until October 19.

Attention artists: Art Forum is sponsoring an architectural show this fall at artCentral. They are calling for entries of any architectural rendering of a structure within 75 miles of Carthage. Think unusual doorknobs, gargoyles, historical sites, window reflections, etc. Any medium is acceptable. Artists are limited to 3 works each. There is no entry fee. Stop by artCentral to obtain an entry form and exhibiting guidelines.

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Sunday 12 -5 Closed Mon. and Sat. 1110 E 13th 358-4404 ozarkartistscolony.com

If the run for Sheriff is a three way race, it could be hard to determine the advantage to any of the three candidates.

I the Democrats turn out their typical 25 to 30% of the votes, and the two others split the remainder, it could be down to a 6 or 8 % race. If by chance a fourth candidate jumps in, that might eliminate that margin.

Bein’ a special election, the turnout will likely be fairly low also. That’s gonna put the pressure on the parties and the candidates to turn out their supporters.

‘Course I’m still thinkin’ the nominated Republican candidate is the one ta beat, but with a strong run from an independent or two, it should be at least interestin’ to follow.

Whatever the outcome, the regular primary election will be next August.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

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Oak Street health & herb

Natural Nutrition

By Mari An Willis

What a wonderful reprieve we had from "usual" August in Missouri weather. Who would have thought we would be having temps in the ‘60’s. With the heat, the wild herbs, or weeds as some call them, have just about reached their peak for gathering. A new crop of late summer and fall herbs will be coming in soon.

Stinging nettle is a common weed which has been studied for its’ effectiveness against allergies. Feedback on this herb has been good in this area of the Ozarks. Nettle has also been traditionally used to increase the flow urine. Nettle contains substances with anti-androgen(male hormone activity. The beneficial effects of Nettle extract are increased when combined with the herb saw palmetto.

Jewelweed has been used topically to stop the itching and spread of poison ivy. I have been taught by my elders to look for the cure withing reach of the offender. It is easy to say, but hard to do. However, often one will find this beautiful jewelweed in near vicinity of poison ivy in damp areas of land. Temporarily rubbing the flower and leaves on skin will stop itching, but the tincture has a much longer lasting effect.