Today's Feature

RES Evaluation Continues.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Thursday sent a letter to Renewable Environmental Solutions (RES) granting continued operation at full capacity through April 17.

DNR Director of Communications Connie Patterson reported that it is the intention of DNR to continue the evaluation process that has been in place since February 1, 2006.

"We want to see what happens as the weather warms up," said Patterson.

DNR will continue to monitor for odors and investigate odor complaints until the April 17th date.

This evaluation of RES was implemented by DNR after Missouri Governor Matt Blunt ordered RES to cease production on December 28,2005. DNR has monitored for excessive odor emissions starting with limited production and working towards full-scale operation at the Carthage facility.

Fatal Accident at Construction Site.

On Wednesday at approximately 8:52 a.m. a construction worker installing a sprinkler system in the Schrieber Foods Inc. unfinished warehouse distribution center fell to his death. Jasper County Coroner Jerry Neil has listed the cause of death for Barry Huneman, 48, as severe head injury due to an 8-10 foot fall. Huneman was from Indiana.

According to reports from the Coroner’s office and the Carthage Fire department, Huneman fell from an attached ladder inside the construction site. The accident is currently being investigated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Stench Report:
Thursday,
3/30/06

No Smells

I pulled that one-a-the-oldest-dumb-tricks-in-the-book the other day. Tried to break off a loose thread from a button. Still haven’t found the button. Last I saw it, it was rollin’ off in the sunset somewhere.

I don’t know what it is that make ya figure this time you can outsmart a piece a thread. Looks simple enough. Just yank a little harder and at just the right angle.

That technique works great for removin’ buttons, but does little to relieve the annoyance of a loose thread danglin’ on the front of your shirt.

Some lessons just need ta be relearned from time to time. Someone say somethin’ ‘bout bein’ smarter than a piece a thread?

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

We hear a lot about essential fatty acids. They are fats that are needed by the body but are not manufactured by it and must be obtained through the diet. They are frequently derived from cold water fish and certain plants such as canola, flax, hemp, borage and evening primrose and black current oils.

EFA’s act to strengthen cell membranes and promote the growth of muscles and nerves. They are also used to improve cholesterol profiles and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Most frequently these oils will need to be refrigerated once opened.

Possibly the most ignored is borage oil. It is derived from the plant borago officinalis. The Europeans have been using this to restore adrenal function, alleviate PMS, and counter inflammation as well as lowering high cholesterol levels. It is also said that borage oil may stimulate the growth of hair and nails. It has a soothing effect on the skin. I also like the fact that when I use it consistently, I find my mood is better. Not sure why, but Culpepper has often mentioned it in his books for alleviating bad moods and "giving one the strength of a lion."

Evening primrose oil is a fatty liquid extracted from the seeds of the evening primrose plant which is very high in omega-6 essential fatty acid GLA.

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

The benefits of being associated with artCentral and Hyde House are many. As I think back on the past two months of being here I realize that the greatest satisfaction has been what Robin Putnam said it would be - getting to meet new and great people!

It all began with my meeting the board of directors. Of the original five I only knew two very well. The others were most welcoming and helpful. And now, last month, meeting the new bunch which included three strangers to me, Bill Still, and artist, Dennis Sowers of the Carthage Press, and Dean Vandergriff, brother of the fine photographer who shot the cookbook art. These men have already helped out in several areas and I thank them.

The wonderful people of the media have been very interesting to meet as well. Many of these I have only met speaking to them by phone, but I so enjoyed the day I met Trisha Courtney in her office at the Joplin Globe as she walked me through many other sources to try and showed me our wonderful website, of which she is webmaster. I enjoy weekly working with Melissa Dunson at the Carthage Press who not only guides this article but does special events and shows for us as well. Rich Brown was someone with whom I renewed acquaintance, a writer for the Joplin Globe and aid the great article on the cookbook. Can’t forget Clyde of the Carthage Press either, as he and I have exchanged cookbooks and become acquainted, and thanks to him for his nice piece about our cookbook too. Another new friend is Bryan Flock, artist and owner of "Wasted Time" art gallery on Main in Joplin and publisher along with a partner of The Current which is a great new bi-weekly entertainment and arts paper available free in several locations, ours and Shellies being two. Bryan and many of the others are new members of artCentral also. Last but not least, H.J. Johnson of Mornin’ Mail and Toni Jackson who have carried this article as well as printed for me, both friends I am glad to have re-hooked with.

Then there are the artists and the members, many who are the same! Becky Golubsky and her family have been so great to work with on the first and current show (get out here fast if you haven’t seen it - only a few days left!) and getting to meet her and help promote her art has been rewarding. I look forward to getting to know Kim Kissel and her daughter Kat, our next show’s artists who I have only spoken to by phone thus far, and Barbara Courtney later this fall who I also have not met as yet. And then there are all those faces who have come out to the house, signed the book, bought a cookbook or a membership, exchanged conversation with us. It has been great meeting all these. Some of them are artists, some new residents of the area, and some just passing through. Have enjoyed stopping and talking with these folks, and will continue to do so as we progress along.