Today's Feature

Midwest Gathering of the Artists.

The 30th Annual Midwest Gathering of the Artists show and auction begins today. The art auction and awards ceremony will be held in Memorial Hall this evening beginning with hors d’oeuvres and beverages at 6:00 p.m., the awards at 7:00 p.m. and the auction beginning at 7:30 p.m. The cost for the event is $20.00 per person. There will be 21 pieces of original art auctioned from sculptors of stone, bronze, watercolorists and oil painters.

On Saturday the art show and sale will continue in Memorial Hall from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and again on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday’s events are free to the public.

Participating artists in this year’s Gathering include; Andy Thomas, April Leiter, Bill Snow, Billy Kirk, Bob Duffie, Bob Tommey, Bobby Hunt, Cal Sechrest, Cheryl Church, Debbie Reed, Don Goin, Doug Hall, Doug Prine, Gail MacArgel, Garnet Buster, Jack Sours, Jeff Legg, Kim Graham, Karen Honaker, Larry Case, Lowell Davis, Martha Spurlock, Martiena Richter, MSue Hollis Raymond Popp, Richard Thompson, Robin Putnam, Roy Lee Ward, Steven Napper, Theresa Rankin and Todd A. Williams.

More mature folks don’t need ta be shocked. They’ve got a subtle sense of humor that takes a little experience to appreciate.

When I was a youngster, I used ta be amazed sometimes at how funny folks older than myself could be from time to time. Seemed that I always had the idea that anyone’s parents were supposed ta be serious all the time. Just sit around and talk about the weather, worry ‘bout the state of the world and that sort of thing. Seems that most folks that have made it to a mature age have made it ‘cause they had a good sense a humor. More folks need ta step back and see the humor in situations that tend ta get us down.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.

Natural Nutrition
By Mari An Willis

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Cat’s Claw is used in a similar way as Echinacea, Pau d’arco, Golden Seal, Astragalus and Siberian Ginseng.

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He further explains that the research conducted in Peru that more than one species of Una de Gato is available and the one proven to be most effective was the Unacaria guianesis.

This article is meant for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. References available by request. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

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

As we continue with our very successful exhibition by Joplin artist/ photographer Bill Perry and his delightful sister Rebecca from Webb City with her unique pieces and jewelry, we look to the last weekend of that show, and on to the next. We have coming in October a wonderful group of watercolors by artist Marilyn York of Olathe, Kansas. Marilyn was first place winner in the Member Show this past spring with her unique painting of two old fellows in the coffee shop, newspapers and crossword puzzles on their table, entitled " 39 DOWN". Along with Marilyn’s work we will feature photography of scenic places by Joplin photographer Linda Teeter, in the Member Gallery. We look forward to seeing the work of both of these fine women artists.

Meantime, we are enjoying some special things here at the gallery, including an oil painting class being led by Barbara Courtney of Eucha, Oklahoma on Mondays. Barbara’s group is small, but they hope to continue to meet on Mondays from 10:00 into the latter afternoons. Barbara’s oil painting in the recent Member Show won the first annual Underwriter’s Award, chosen this year by McCune Brooks Hospital, and Barbara had a wonderful Main Gallery show with us last December, if you remember. Secondly, we just welcomed 20 enthusiastic women into the gallery yesterday for the "Attic Road-Show" luncheon, benefiting McCune Brooks Hospital, in the "THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME" party series. The six hostesses who donated the time and materials to this four course luncheon were artCentral Board members Miriam Putnam, Sarah Ross, Helen Kunze, and myself as well as Cathy Hauser. Led by our "chief-chef" Cathy, we fed our group well, the menu including a cold blueberry soup, vegetable tureen salad, roasted salmon with chive cream sauce, broiled eggplant with cheese and risotto, homemade rolls and Italian crème cake for dessert. The group later enjoyed a program given by retired art curator and appraiser Michael Bell of Joplin, who spoke about the various heirlooms and antiques the women brought along for perusal. A great afternoon was had by all, and we thank artCentral for the donation of the fee usually charged for special events. Don’t forget the Hyde House for your special event, art class, or party!