Today's Feature

Midwest Gathering of the Artists.

The 29th Annual Midwest Gathering of the Artists will be held September 8-9 in the Carthage Memorial Hall, 407 S. Garrison Ave.

On Saturday, September 9th, Memorial Hall will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Saturday show is free to the public. The art auction will be held Friday, September 8. The cost is $20.00 per person. Hors d’oeuvres will be served beginning at 6 p.m. and the art awards and auction will begin at 7 p.m.

The show will feature 36 pieces of original art including sculptures of stone and bronze, watercolor and oil paintings.

Participating artists will include; Andy Thomas, April Leiter, Bill Snow, Billy Kirk, Bob Duffie, Bob Tommey, Bobby Hunt, Cal Sechrest, Carol Roberts, Debbie Reed, Don Dane, Don Goin, Doug Hall, Doug Prine, Gail MacArgel, Garnet Buster, Jack Sours, Jeff Legg, Jim Hardin, John Coleman, Karen Shaw Honaker, Larry Case, Lowell Davis, Martha Spurlock, Martiena Richter, MS Hollis, Nancy Harkins, Raymond Popp, Richard Thompson, Rick Courtney, Robert DeLeon, Robin Putnam, Roy Lee Ward, Steven Napper, Theresa Rankin and Tricia Courtney.

Stench Report:

Thursday,
8/31/06

No Stench Detected on Carthage Square

Ya had to know how to put in the ribbon, how to set the tabs, and then there was that miracle double and triple space lever. Beyond that, it was figurin’ out how to stack a couple of pieces of carbon paper between sheets of typing paper.

Computers, on the other hand, are built to intimidate. Sometimes it seems the update notices come daily. I’ve got more information stuffed in the computer than I’ll ever have time to look at, how many more do I need? Sometimes I wish those computer program guys would take a couple weeks off and let me try to catch up a little.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

Plantain, that shiny wide-leafed plant that wants to grow so profusely in our yards came in very handy for me the other day when I was working on the porch and invaded a wasp nest! Thought I had gotten rid of them all, but one hit me about 15 minutes into the job. It only took me a few seconds to spot, pick and chew some plantain leaf to apply to the sting. In about 3 minutes much of the swelling and sting was gone. I find it works well in cases of other bites and stings also.

A few other herbs of interest.

GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE: as long ago as 1930, this herb was researched for its’ effects on supporting healthy blood glucose levels. Further studies have confirmed that Gymnema induces the pancreas to secrete insulin, helping the body to naturally metabolize glucose.

SPIRULINA: is a blue-green microalgae commonly found in Hawaii. This "superfood" includes protein, B-12, trace minerals and vitamin A. It is easily digested and absorbed. Some use it for diet food while others use it when recovering from illness. Either way, it is a power packed food supplement.

BITTER ORANGE: has been known to increase metabolic action. It is frequently found in diet formulas. In the Materia Medica 9th edition, it is described as beneficial for headache with nausea, vomiting and vertigo.