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48th Little Egypt Festival to be held October 6 Now in its 48th year, the Little Egypt Festival is Salem’s tradition of recognizing its status as the “Gateway to Little Egypt.” Early settlers in this region recognized the similarities of this area to the land of Egypt, with its confluence of rivers and rich soils for agriculture. The Little Egypt Festival is always held on the first Saturday of October in downtown Salem, and includes food and craft vendors, activities for kids, a 5K run, a horse show, Big Wheel races, a car show in Bryan Memorial Park, and the big parade at 2 p.m. Festival Co-Chairs Jay and Beth Henke have served as organizers for several years now, and have seen the festival evolve over many generations into what it is today. As the festival contin-
ues to grow, the Henkes note that some of the locations and elements will be changing to accommodate growth and to allow for future expansion. As always, the festival is at the mercy of Mother Nature; adverse weather sometimes takes its toll, but generally, it usually turns out to be a very nice day. This year’s festival is once again being held in conjunction with the Marion County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Reunion, which will hold a dinner Friday evening, parade activities on Saturday, and then entertainment in the park on Sunday. More information related to the Reunion is available on the Marion County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Reunion page on Facebook.
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Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is going through more injustice at the hands of the Democratic Party after the New York Times reported on yet another sexual allegation against him. The problem is the alleged victim has no memory of the incident and friends say she absolutely does not recall any sexual abuse by Kavanaugh. The New York Times was forced
to walk back the story. They also deleted and apologized for the offensive tweet and story on Kavanaugh. But in the meantime, every major Democratic Presidential candidate called for his impeachment, even after the retraction and apology from the New York Times. What I find the most disturbing is this has become the M.O. of the new Democratic Congress.
Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty? What happened to justice? Brett Kavanaugh and his family have gone through quite enough. In my opinion, this whole thing is insane. As a mother of sons, as a grandmother of grandsons, as a wife, as a friend to many men, I hate to imagine what it would be like if men we loved were wrongfully charged with
New Legislation Protects Witnesses and Victims from Defendants Legislation sponsored by State Senator Jason Plummer (54th District) was signed into law in July. HB 2308 provides that in the event the defendant is unable to post bond, the court may impose a no contact provision with the victim or other interested party that shall be enforced while the defendant remains in custody. “This is just a good common sense law,” said Plummer. “We must help protect innocent victims
and witnesses from being contacted and harassed from the defendant.” This legislation was an Illinois Sheriffs Association initiative and was also supported by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. Senator Plummer has been a strong advocate for law and order. “In many parts of our state, crime is out of control. It’s time we stand firm with our law enforcement and lawabiding citizens to protect
our communities and families. This is one small step in the right direction.” The new law takes effect January 1, 2020. You can follow further action on this legislation on ilga.gov. The 54th Senate District is comprised of all or parts of the following counties; Bond, Clinton, Effingham, Fayette, Madison, Marion, Washington and St. Clair. More information and resources can be found on Sen. Plummer’s legislative website at senatorjasonplummer.com.
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these offenses as Kavanaugh has been. But the fact remains, the Congressional Senate and House Democrats are like a dog with a bone. They won’t turn it loose until they beat it to death. What is really the issue is the five to four balance in the Supreme Court. The Democrats and the media will do anything short of killing to make it four to four. So are the other four Republican-leaning candidates the next targets? Perhaps Chief Justice John Roberts? Only time will tell. The bottom line is there are three branches of government: Executive, judicial and legislative. Today the legislative branch is so busy trying to control the other two branches’ authority that they aren’t getting anything done themselves. Seems like 85 percent of Congress’ time is investigative and 15 percent is legislative. Maybe that’s why bills aren’t getting passed. They don’t have the time to work on them. They fail to re a lize t his is w hat Americans hate. A donothing Congress with a less than 20 percent approval rating as reported by
the Washington Times. And who have they investigated since Trump was ele c te d, b esides our President who has been under constant investigation? A partial list includes former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, Roger Stone, Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh, Paul Manafort, Michael C ohe n , for me r E PA Director Scott Pruitt, C ommerce S ecretar y Wilbur Ross, former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, and former Health and Human Ser vices Secretar y Tom Price. Imagine that! But, looking on the flip side, the number of Democratic leaders and officeholders that have been investigated since 2017 that I can find is ZERO. On to National Security Advisor John Bolton, better known as the Hawk (war hawk). Trump’s potential war in Iran might have been Bolton’s undoing. It’s no secret that many believe that last week’s destruction of some of Saudi Arabia’s oil fields was at the hands of Iran in retaliation for U.S. sanctions to raise the cost
of gas. The fact is Bolton, t h e f o r m e r U. N . Ambassador under George W. Bush, wants to talk loudly and hit everything with a big stick. He would have been for immediate retaliation against Iran, where Trump is not so quick to chance war with Iran or anyone else. In Bolton’s place, Trump named State Department official Robert O’Brien as National Security Advisor. This position does not require Senate confirmation. In selecting O’Brien, Trump said, “I have worked so long and hard with Robert. He will do a great job!” I hope that will be the case. At presstime it was reported President Trump sent defensive support troops (primarily air and missile) to Saudi Arabia, sending a message to Iran. Until next week. To comment on this or any column in The Shopper’s Weekly, please mail to: Editor, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia IL 62801, email to info@theshoppersweekly.com or drop it off at the office on 301 E. Broadway. In order for your letter to be considered for publication, you must provide your signature and an address and phone number where you can be reached. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published.
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INVITATION FOR BIDS The Village of Irvington will receive Bids for the IRVINGTON ELEVATED WATER TANK COATING IMPROVEMENTS until 4:00 P.M., on the 9th day of October, 2019, at the Irvington Village Hall, 204 E. Huron St., Irvington, Illinois. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids may be mailed to the Village of Irvington at P.O. Box 515, Irvington, IL 62848 or dropped off in advance to the Village President at 309 W. Huron St., Irvington, IL 62848. Bids are invited upon the items and quantities of work as summarized: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, coating materials, tools, rigging, labor, insurance and any other requirements to prepare the surfaces and paint all surfaces defined in the Proposal for the Village’s 100k Gallon Legged Elevated Storage Tank. Contract Documents and Technical Specifications, are on file at the office of Round Table Design, Inc. at 1020 Main Street, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864, Ph: 618244-7819, Fx: 618-244-7823, Email: twillis@round-table-design.com. Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained with a non-refundable fee of $25.00 payable to Round Table Design for each set of documents so obtained. There will be no charge for electronic copies. A certified check or bank draft, payable to the order of Village of Irvington, negotiable U.S. Government bonds (at par value) or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the Bidder and an acceptable surety in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total Bid shall be submitted with each Bid.
to the health of a baby after he or she has survived an abortion! Cuomo has no stomach for cat declawing. He called it “a cruel and painful procedure,” an “archaic practice,” one that is positively “inhumane.” Yet there is no record of him ever speaking that way about abortions at any stage of pregnancy. Nor has he ever branded infanticide an “archaic practice”! I guess Gov. Pritzer will be next to criminalize cat declawing, so Illinois can lead the nation in “cat paws/cat declawing” like Illinois “leads the nation in ‘legal abortions’.” Agnes G. White Hoffman
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Pour Painting class relocated The Kaskaskia College Department of Industrial and Continuing Education will offer a “Pour Painting” course through the Salem Education Center. The class will be held at the former St. Theresa School located at 190 N. Ohio Ave. in Salem on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10.00, and students will pay a $15.00 fee di-
rectly to the instructor for supplies. This form of abstract art uses acrylics with a runny consistency to create endless creative possibilities thanks to different ways to combine acrylic paints. For more information or to register call 618-545-3425 or 618-545-3255. Space is limited, so register early. All students must pre-register.
Pinterest for Beginners class The Kaskaskia College Department of Industrial and Continuing Education will offer a “Pinterest for Beginners” class at the Crisp Technology Center located at 2005 E. McCord St. in Centralia. The class will be Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10.00. Participants will learn the basics of online bulletin
boards. Search for projects, ideas, recipes, and home improvements. Stop clipping recipes and ideas, pin them to your personal online bulletin board. Some computer experience and an email address is required. For more information or to register call 618-5453255. Space is limited, so register early. All students must pre-register.
Attention Is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages as set forth In the Contract Documents must be paid on this project, and that the Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Village of Irvington reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Bids may be held by the Village of Irvington for a period not to exceed 30 days from the date of the opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of the Contract. Date: September 16, 2019
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Little Egypt
entries, and others will be designing and developing from page 1 their parade entries based on this theme. The 2 p.m. parade will The Parade Grand have over 100 entries, and Marshal for this year is travels through town from Shirley Hall, who has the Bryan Memorial Park served the Salem American area, south on Broadway to Legion Luther B. Easley Main, then west on Main Post 128 for a total of 78 to Illinois Street. Spectators years! Shirley’s mother always line the parade route, sitting on lawn signed her up as a Junior chairs, blankets, or their Auxiliary member at age vehicles in adjoining nine and she’s been an parking lots, to enjoy the active member ever since. parade. Marching bands, Shirley says one of her fafloats, fire trucks and other vorite memories is helping emergenc y vehicles, with the services provided antique tractors, and many to injured and ill veterans. more fun entries are always Shirley’s husband was also followed by the horses and past commander for several the City of Salem street ter ms of t he Sa lem sweeper! American Legion. In recThis year’s parade theme ognition of her many years is “America the Beautiful.” of outstanding service to Most floats, business the Legion and to this
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Pictured is a scene from last year’s Little Egypt Festival. nation, Shirley will be given special status as Madame Grand Marshall for the parade, and will be treated as royalty for the day, commensurate with her status.
The festival would be impossible without the assistance of the City of Salem, Salem Police Department, Salem Department of Emergency Services, Marion County
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Senator calls for action in veto session for Fair Map Constitutional Amendment
State Senator Jason Plummer (54th), today, called for Senate Democrat leadership and the Governor to help advance a Fair Map Constitutional Amendment in the fall Veto Session. Currently, a bipartisan group of 37 Senators have signed on to sponsor Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 4. The amendment would pave the way for independently drawn legislative maps and allow citizens to weigh in on the redistricting process.
"Career politicians in Illinois have mastered the art of disenfranchising voters to the benefit of themselves and their partis a n i nt e re s t s , " s a i d Plummer. "Unfortunately, despite a veto-proof number of co-sponsors, SJRCA 4 has yet to be called for a vote. I am urging Democrat leadership to release it out of committee and give power back to the people of this great state." SJRCA 4 has been sitting in the Senate Assignments Committee since January
30, 2019. Fall Veto Session is scheduled for October 28-30 and November 12-14. With a supermajority in both chambers, Democrats control what legislation gets called for a vote. By law, every ten years, Illinois' General Assembly and Congressional district maps are redrawn. The Illinois State Constitution requires the General Assembly to agree on a redistricting plan to be voted on by both chambers. Under current law, it is a winner-take-all system
Shimkus Accepting Applications for U.S. Military Service Academies C ongressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting applications from young men and women interested in attending one of the United States military academies. High school seniors, as well as qualifying college students, should apply now for 2020 admission. “As the school year begins, many high school seniors are thinking about their future. As a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, I am eager to provide information and assistance with nominations to the military academies,” said Shimkus. To be eligible for a nomination, a candidate must be an American citizen, at least 17 years old and no more
than 23 years old on July 1, 2020, not married, under no legal obligation to support a child, and a legal resident of the 15th District of Illinois. Applications will be accepted for the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado; U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York; U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Mar y l an d ; an d U. S . Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. Acceptance of a service academy appointment requires at least a nine-year service obligation, which includes four years at the academy and five years of active duty service. Students should complete the application available
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By Tina Suarez President Mike Chambers opened the weekly meeting of the Southern Illinois Networking Association with the pledge and prayer. Members discussed upcoming events in the community. Sonya Germann spoke on the Centralia Trolley. She stated that the tours of Centralia last week went very well, with over 100 people riding the trolley. She said that there will be future tours offering people a chance to view local homes decorated for both Halloween and Christmas. Julie Lorence
reported that she will begin teaching doTerra classes ever y other Monday evening at the Air BnB in Central City. President Chambers introduced Bud Davis from the Mt. Vernon Yacht Club as the featured speaker. Davis originally started a yacht club in Sarasota, Florida when he lived there. He has now formed the Mt. Vernon Yacht Club. He enjoys making memories with and for people that come and play with the motorized yachts. Davis reported that the Mt. Vernon Rotary Club
has agreed to sponsor a July 4 event next year so that children can come out and play with the boats for free. He has had his boats at the lake at Rolland Lewis Park as well as Cedarhurst and the Centralia Balloon Fest. The Mt. Vernon Yacht Club’s new location during the months of October through March will be on Saturdays at the Centralia Recreation Complex. Next summer the yacht club will be in Salem on Saturdays at the pool and on Sundays at the lake at Rolland Lewis Park.
For more information please find the Mt. Vernon Yacht Club on Facebook. You can also contact Davis at 618-508-1796 or email at mtvernonyachtclub@ yahoo.com Davis also reported that he is looking for underwriters so that he can offer the fun of the Mt. Vernon Yacht Club all winter long. If you are interested in SINA you can attend a weekly meeting on Thursdays at 7 a.m. SINA is also hosting a membership drive on November 2 at the Centralia Recreation Complex at 6 p.m.
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Centralia girl designated Gold Award Girl Scout Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois congratulates Alyssa Lurkins from Centralia for becoming a Gold Award Girl Scout, a designation she earned by creating 40 literacy kits for preschool and kindergarten students at Trinity Lutheran School in Hoyleton, Illinois which is located 30 minutes from the nearest public library. “I loved reading when I was a child and wanted to share it with others,” she said. The Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable—earned by a high school Girl Scout who works to address an issue she’s passionate about in a way that produces meaningful and lasting change.
Whether it’s on a local, national, or global level, Gold Award Girl Scouts provide innovative solutions to significant challenges. First, Alyssa raised funds and promoted her project by hosting a “Princess Party” kids’ event in the school’s gym. She and her friends dressed as princesses while entertaining young guests with carnival games, singalongs, face painting, a movie and a luncheon. She then used the money raised to purchase books, worksheets and materials for hands-on activities that she organized in colorful bags that were donated from the school. Since the school only had room for a small library, the
bags added a new, more versatile way to spread enthusiasm for reading. In addition, Alyssa also created a program that paired older students to read with younger students. To help promote her Girl Scout Gold Award project, Alyssa also created a website, shared social media content, and sent news releases to the Centralia Sentinel and Nashville News. She plans to meet with area Girl Scout Troops to encourage younger girls to consider earning the Gold Award as well. “I learned so many things from my Girl Scout Gold Award project,” she said. “I learned how to talk to people in person, on the
phone, and through text. I learned computer skills. I feel my writing skills improved. I definitely learned to budget, as I had not had much experience with that. I learned how to keep lists and calendars of all the things I had to accomplish. I learned fundraising skills. I gained self-confidence as I completed each task.” Gold Award Girl Scouts don’t just change the world for the better, they change it for good. The Gold Award is earned by girls in grades 9–12 who demonstrate extraordinary leadership in developing sustainable solutions to local, national, and global challenges. Since 1916, Girl Scouts have answered the call to drive lasting, impactful change.
The Gold Award is the mark of the truly remarkable. Along with helping Trinity School encourage young readers, Alyssa also gained a sense of empowerment to make a difference. “I have learned that helping others is very satisfying,” she said. “I enjoy finding community issues and helping people out. As a result of my Girl Scout Gold Award project, I have volunteered on local committees and helped with events. As I get older, I hope these skills will help me make a difference in the world.” Alyssa is the daughter of Rhonda and Tom Lurkins and a member of the class of 2021 at Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School in
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Rotarians hear about the history of Polio Plus, a worldwide polio eradication program
Centralia Rotary Clubh held their weekly meeting Monday, September 16. The guest speaker was Mary Jo
Nowobilski, District 6510’s Program Chair for The Rotary Foundation — PolioPlus. Mary Jo has been
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CRAFTS... FOOD... GAMES... DEMONSTRATIONS We invite you to take a stroll thru the village and visit authentic pre-civil war cabins. Our pioneers found, no matter where their journey took them, Christmas came from the Heart. The Cabins will be decorated to celebrate their Christmas traditions. Visit us on Facebook
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a Rotarian since 2007 and has been her club’s president before moving up to district-level responsibilities. As chairperson, she oversees District 6510’s commitments to Polio Plus. Rotary’s District 6510 extends from just south of E f f i ng ham s out h to Met rop olis, Il linois. PolioPlus is Rotary’s push to eradicate Polio from the earth. Nowobilski started her presentation by explaining that Rotary’s goal through PolioPlus was, for the second time in history, to eradicate a disease from the planet. The first to be eradicated was smallpox. Their hope was that polio would fall as well. Here’s how it all started: In 1978, then Rotary International President (1978-1979) Clem Renouf went to India and Africa and was greatly affected by what he saw. The polio virus had been wreaking havoc on the population and it created “crawlers,” or people who could not walk, but only inched along on their twisted limbs. The polio virus went after their ner vous systems and twisted them into knots. There was no recovery;
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(Funding), The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (2-for-1 matching funds), UNICEF (The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) (Supply), the WHO ( Wo r l d Health Organization) (Expertise), the CDC (Center for Disease Control) (Locations), and National Governments across the world (Assistance and Funding). In 1988 there were 350,000 new cases of polio worldwide every year in 125 countries. By 1994, the Americas were certified as being Polio-free. It has been a Rotary success story. As of September 11, 2019, there have been only 78 new cases of polio this year in the world. These were in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Nigeria has now been polio-free for three years. District 6510 and its local Rotary clubs have contributed greatly to PolioPlus. The Centralia Rotary Club gave $2,500 toward Polio eradication last year. Rotary District 6510 has cumulatively given $825,875 since July 1, 2009. With matching funds programs, that is equivalent to $2,251,375, which means 3,752,292 im-
once it had affected a person, they were doomed to a life of crawling. As Rotar y International President, Renouf wanted to do something big for the world, and he decided that conquering Polio would be a perfect fit. His successor, James L. Bomar, Jr. (19791980), was completely onboard with the project and they started searching for an opportunity. That opportunity happened in the Philippines when Rotary committed to a five-year pledge to immunize six million children in that country. The Philippine immunization project went well. They used the oral polio vaccine developed by Dr. Albert Sabin. After the success of the Philippine campaign, Rotar y International launched the “PolioPlus” fundraising program in 1985 with an original target of raising $120 million toward polio eradication. In 1988 Rotary was joined by other world organizations to help in Polio eradication. Rotary and these organizations formed the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, each having a specific task. The partners are: Rotary International
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Salem Chamber of Commerce luncheon speakers present drug addiction awareness The Salem Chamber of Commerce held their monthly luncheon Thursday, September 19 at the Salem Elks Lodge. The speakers were Georgianne Broughton of the Centralia Community Resource Center and Melissa Mallow of the Marion County Health Department, both leaders of the Marion County Drug Coalition. They spoke on the number
of increased overdoses in our area, how addiction to opiates can begin, and gave a presentation of how to save a life by administering NARCAN. The Marion County Drug Coalition is an organization that began in 2017. The group meets every month to help create community awareness and education on drug addiction.
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Centralia Ladies of the Elks to host trivia night The Centralia Ladies of the Elks will host a Trivia Night on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Centralia Elks Lodge #493 located at 235 N. Locus in Centralia. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and trivia will start at 7:00 p.m. Trivia Teams are now being sought at $80.00 per table. Teams can have a maximum of eight to a table
and winners will receive cash prizes. Also included will be a 50/50 raffle, heads and tails, door prizes and more. Participants are encouraged to bring their own snacks. All beverages will be sold at a cash bar. For more information, call 618-533-1713 or 618532-1464.
National Public Lands Day celebration Join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carlyle Lake Project to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Little Prairie Nature Trail, located in the West Spillway Recreational Area, Carlyle, Illinois. This year’s event will focus on the restoration of the Little Prairie Nature Trail. Volunteers will help remove vegetation and spread rock to redefine the trail path. Volunteers who register for the event by Friday, September 27, 2019 will be eligible for one night of free camping at any nonreservable U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground at Carlyle Lake. To receive free camping, registered volunteers must work a minimum of two hours. Help the Carlyle Lake Project Office celebrate this special day by volunteering
to improve and benefit the Little Prairie Nature Trail. National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. This day brings together hundreds of thousands of individual and organizational volunteers to help restore public lands throughout the country. These are the places Americans use for outdoor recreation, education, and just plain enjoyment. The lands encompass national parks, monuments, wildlife refuges, forests, grasslands, marine sanctuaries, lakes, and reservoirs, as well as state, county, and city parks that are managed by public agencies, but that belong to and are enjoyed by all of us. To register or for more information about this event, contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at 618594-2484 or email at carlylelake@usace.army.mil.
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Centralia Animal Shelter’s
Pets Of The Week 1. This is a young male cat. He is super friendly. 2. This is a young, spayed female. She is friendly and litter box trained. 3. This is a young, spayed female. She is friendly but a little timid. 4. This is an adult, spayed female. She is super friendly. Residents of the City of Centralia who own a dog or cat are required to purchase a city tag for each animal. They can be purchased at City Hall. Failure to purchase this tag can result in a $150.00 fine. If you are interested in a Pet of the Week, or any animal, call 5337647 or visit the Centralia Animal Shelter. Directions to the shelter are as follows: Turn south at the intersection of Hwy. 161 E. (McCord) and Airport Rd. Go 1-1/2 miles, then turn left on Copple Rd. Go 1/2 mile to Woods Lane, turn left to shelter on left. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
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EAGLE LIFE Holy Ambition Recently I saw a Help Wanted ad that read “Looking for ambitious people, those who can take the initiative, set goals and accomplish t he m .” Su c c e ss f u l people have ambition. The New Oxford American Dictionary defines ambition as, “a strong desire to do something typically requiring determination and hard work. Desire and determination to achieve success.” Ambition can have a negative and positive connotation. On one hand we see many examples of ambitious people who claw their way to the top not caring who they hurt or what ethical and moral standards they trod under foot. But without positive ambition, not much gets accomplished. The apostle Paul was perhaps the most ambitious Christian leader in history. His was a holy ambition. He became an apostle, a world traveler, and wrote most of the New Te s t a m e n t . T h e kingdom of God has
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advanced exponentially in the last 2,000 years by men and women of God who had holy ambition. Let’s look at the apostle Paul and see how to develop holy ambition. LIVE TO KNOW GOD. Paul’s consuming ambition was to know God personally and intimately. All other accomplishments are irrelevant and empty until you have a growing personal relationship with Christ. “That I may know him and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of his suffering.” (Philippians 3:7-10) Paul revealed his call and overriding ambition. “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:12-14) You could say that David had a holy ambition, but it flowed out of his heart for God’s presence. (Psalm 42:1) Jesus himself had a zeal for his Father’s house. (John 2:17) The early churches of Asia were ambitious, but Jesus pointed to the most important source of godly ambition — to know and
3. From Numbers 12, why was Miriam shut out of camp for seven days? Ungodly act, Leprous, Fasting, Lent 4. Who took David in as his own after the slaying of Goliath? Jonathan, Solomon, Saul, Eliakim 5. From Mark 10:27, Jesus said, “For with God all things are ... .” Righteous, Forthcoming, Pure, Possible 6. Upon which mountain did Aaron die? Kor, Carmel, Pisgah, Sinai
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fellowship with Jesus. (Revelation 3:20) LIVE TO PLEASE GOD. If you live to please people, your ambitions will be frustrated, and you will be stressed and hard pressed to reach your dreams and calling. “When a man’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.” (Proverbs 16:7) Paul, who most probably wrote Hebrews, gave us the example of ancient Enoch, who walked with and so pleased God that he took him home without dying. The scriptures tell us that there is only one way to please God. “Without faith it’s impossible to please him.” (Hebrews 11:1-6) Holy ambition succeeds by faith in God. LIVE TO SERVE GOD. Paul had a holy ambition to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to people who had never heard. It was a God given passion. “And so, I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man’s foundation.” (Romans 15:20) Inste ad of looking out for himself and working hard for personal advancement Paul was ambitious to serve God. For Paul it was to preach the gospel where it had never been
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heard. Are you ambitious for God? Do you want more than anything to please God and do his will? Ask God for holy ambition. Present yourself wholly to God. (Romans 12:1-2) Discover, develop, and use the gifts and passion that God gives you. LIVE TO FELLOWSHIP WITH AND RELY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT. God the Holy Spirit is the source, motivation, and power of holy ambition. “Now hope (great expectations of good), does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” (Romans 5:5; Acts 1:8) “For I will not dare to speak of any of those things that Christ has not accomplishe d through me, in word, and deed . . . in mighty signs and wonders.” (Romans 15:19) Fellowship with the Holy Spirit will develop a holy ambition within you. Ambitious people will face obstacles. But if God is for us, it really doesn’t matter who is against us. The giants are big, but God is bigger. Ask God for holy ambition to bring Him glory. Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) An offer to help with a stalled project should reassure you that you have a workable plan in spite of the problems in getting it up and running. The week’s end brings more positive news. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A past problem about a workplace situation re-emerges early in the week. Talking things out helps ease tensions by midweek, but some hurt feelings could linger a few more days. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Optimistic aspects dominate your efforts. However, expect to confront some criticism, some of which might be valid, so keep an open mind. But overall, it’s your views that will count. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Social interaction with new people, especially on the job, could be a bit strained in the early part of the week. But the awkwardness passes as you get to know each other better. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Expect news about a follow-up to a workplace change that could make a difference in your career path. Meanwhile, new friends widen the circle for all you Social Lions who love to party. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Enjoy your well-earned plaudits for a job well done. But be aware that some people might not share your colleagues’ admiration, and you might have to work harder to win them over. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) It’s a good week to recheck your probably already overlong “to do” list
and decide what to keep and what to discard. Lose the clutter and focus your energy on what’s really important. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) This is a good time to take a new perspective on what you’ve been offered. Expanding your view could help to uncover any plusses or minuses that weren’t apparent at first. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Applying the usual methods to this week’s unique challenges might not work too well. Instead, use your creativity to find a way to resolve any impasse that develops. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) So what if fate throws some obstacles in your path this week? Just keep in mind that the sure-footed and resolute Goat can get past any barrier by focusing on the goals up ahead. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) This week calls for better communication with people in both your private life and the workplace. Start by asking questions, and then pay close attention to the answers. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Potentially beneficial workplace changes could be closer than you realize. Make sure you know what’s going on so that you’re not left high and dry when the good things happen. BORN THIS WEEK: You’re not timid about pushing to have your aims realized once you’ve set your mind to accomplishing your goals. © 2019 King Features Synd., Inc.
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South Central FFA attends Section 19 FFA Vo-Ag Fair
The Section 19 FFA Vo-Ag fair was held on Saturday September 14th, at the Fayette County fairgrounds in Brownstown. The ten South Central members that went had a great experience, working with their animals throughout the year to prepare them for the event. Then, presenting them at the fair
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Place chicken, including neck and giblets (but not liver), in large stockpot. Add rest of ingredients. Water should cover chicken completely. Cover and bring to boil over high heat; then skim off froth as it forms on top. Reduce heat and simmer 2 hours. Remove chicken from pot, allow to cool a bit, then remove meat and skin, reserving meat for another use (soup salad, or sandwich filling). Return bones and skin to pot. Simmer broth, covered, 2 hours more. Strain broth through sieve into bowl, pressing vegetables and bones with rubber spatula to extract any liquid. Chill broth overnight in refrigerator and skim off fat. Freeze any stock that will not be used within 2 to 3 days in 1-quart containers. Makes 8 – 9 cups.
Chicken Corn Soup 6 T. (3/4 stick) butter, or rendered chicken fat 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped celery 6 T. all-purpose flour 2 cups homemade chicken broth 1 (1 lb.) can cream-style corn
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In large saucepan, cook butter, onion, and celery over medium heat 3 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook 5 to 6 minutes longer, or until mixture is golden. Add broth, and whisk until smooth, raising heat a bit. Add remaining ingredients except chicken, then lower heat and simmer 3 minutes. Add chicken just before serving; allow soup to stand a few minutes to heat chicken pieces. Makes approximately 6 servings.
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In large soup kettle, combine beans, water, salt and baking soda. Bring to boil, cover, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, skim off foam, re-cover, and let stand 2 hours. (The beans can also be soaked overnight if you prefer.) Add remaining ingredients except parsley, and simmer, covered, about 1½ to 2 hours. Watch beans, for cooking time will vary and beans should not get mushy. Remove ham bone, then dice any overly large pieces of meat and return to soup. Add parsley just before serving. This soup freezes very well. Makes 6 servings.
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Chop bacon coarsely. In deep soup kettle, saute bacon, celery, and onion over medium heat until onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Add potatoes, water, and seasonings; bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Mash potatoes slightly; about one-quarter of the cubes should still be whole. Remove bay leaf. Add milk, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley, and bring again to boil. Serve hot. Makes 4 – 6 servings. Until next week, Au Revoir!
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Prepare your deck for winter
Homeowners often take steps to winterize the interior of their homes in the weeks before winter’s arrival, but such efforts should extend to the outside of a home as well. Decks make for great gathering places when the weather permits. Decks are where many people spend their free time and eat their meals come spring and summer, when the temperatures climb and the sun sets well into the evening. But as summer turns to fall, homeowners must take measures to protect their decks from potentially harsh winter weather. • Inspect the deck for problems. Decks tend to be used more often in summer than any other time of year. That makes fall and early winter an ideal time to inspect for wear and tear and any additional issues that may have cropped up
throughout the summer. Damaged boards and loose handrails should be fixed before winter arrives, especially for homeowners who plan to use their decks in winter. Fixing such issues in winter and even into spring may be difficult thanks to harsh conditions, so make good use of the relatively calm autumn weather to fix any issues on the deck. • Clear the deck of potted plants. Even homeowners who intend to use their decks in winter should remove potted plants from the deck in the fall. Home improvement experts note that moisture can get trapped between deck boards and plastic, wood or ceramic containers in cold weather, and that can contribute to mildew, discoloration or decay.
• Store unnecessary furniture. Homeowners who like to sit on their decks in winter will no doubt want to leave some furniture out over the winter. But those with lots of furniture for entertaining guests can likely move the majority of that furniture into a garage or shed for the winter. Doing so will prevent the potential formation of blemishes on the deck that can result from inconsistent weathering. • Remove snow, but do so carefully. Prolonged contact with snow and ice can damage a deck. As a result, homeowners should clear snow from their decks when accumulation is significant. One expert recommends using a snow blower on the deck to avoid scarring. If a shovel must be used, push snow with the planks to reduce the risk of damaging the deck.
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Old homes can be charming and contain architectural elements not often seen in many modern housing developments. But what older homes may have in design appeal, they may lack in updated features. While cosmetic changes are not necessarily difficult, one area of concern in historic homes — and sometimes even in houses built 40 or 50 years ago — is archaic wiring. Wiring provides power to every room of the home. In today’s electronics-driven society, electricity that works is an essential component of daily life. Over time, wiring can be compromised through simple aging, pest infiltration, weather, or other conditions. Deterio-
rated wiring can present a shock hazard and also a serious fire hazard, warn the home renovation experts at The Spruce. Furthermore, the home improvement site This Old House advises that the amperage of old wiring may not be able to meet the needs of the devices used in homes — overpowering the circuits. This can cause breaker blowouts and other problems, such as overheated wires that may spark and cause fires from within the wall. Wiring often falls into the “out of sight, out of mind” category. Homeowners may make allowances for inadequate electrical systems, such as running extension cords or using multiplug
How to protect wood floors from inclement weather
Wood floors are a worthwhile investment that can improve the beauty and function of just about any room in a home. Even though wood floors are durable, and new protective treatments help seal out many of the things that may have damaged floors in the past, homeowners still need to prioritize protecting their hardwood floors. Certain seasons of the year can be more harsh on wood floors than others. For example, seasons characterized by moisture and precipitation, particularly the early spring, winter and fall, can be hard on wood floors. Cold, snowy days can damage wood floors, and winter weather can be harsh on flooring. Homeowners need not give up on hardwood if they live in an area that sees
all four seasons. They just need to take a few steps to keep floors looking beautiful. • Clean up the salt. Salt that keeps sidewalks and streets clear of snow and ice inadvertently gets tracked inside a home. Hard chunks of salt can scratch wood floors, and, if left to sit, that salt can eventually cause white marks and other stains. Routinely vacuuming and sweeping up salt is necessary to protect wood floors. • Invest in shoe storage. Wet or snowy boots can create puddles around the house. Have a special mat or tray by the front door where wet shoes can be kept. A nice bench in the entryway makes it easy for residents and guests to remove their shoes until it’s time to go back outside.
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Secrets to making your home look like you hired a design pro Photo spreads in home design magazines can be awe-inspiring. Quite often homeowners wish they could lift the looks right off the pages of magazines and transform their own homes into picture-perfect retreats. It takes an eye for design to pull a room together — even with inspiration — and make it both functional and attractive. While hiring an interior designer is one way to go, homeowners can use some of the tricks and techniques the designers employ to do a remarkably good job of improving the interiors of their homes without such help.
Embrace texture The colors used in a home can add impact, but designers often utilize various textures to create aesthetic appeal. A single color scheme can be enhanced by various fabrics. Consider a leather sofa made more cozy with chenille pillows next to a rustic side table. Figure out ways to incorporate a few different textures to add depth to the room. Be careful with color Many high-end homes showcase neutral shades that are enhanced by pops of color. If you like a rich, royal purple, leave room for other colors as well. Add touches of purple in
vases, throw pillows and other accessories. Also, many designers work in shades of three for room colors. There may be one main color for walls, another color for larger accents, such as couches and chairs, and then a third color that pops in accessories such as flowers, pillows and collectibles. These can be any colors, but the most muted tends to be the more abundant shade. Add a bit of bling Glittery items and metallics can add a touch of luxury feel to any space. A shiny table lamp, mirrors, a sparkling chandelier, and the like are easy ways to
Small kitchen improvements that maximize functionality
Many homeowners wish for expansive kitchens. Modernized kitchens that include sought after features and showcase the latest trends go a long way to improving the overall value of a home. As desirable as such kitchens may be, some homes simply don’t have enough space for a centerfold-worthy kitchen featuring an island, wine refrigerator and walk-in pantry. However, homeowners with small kitchens can still improve the form and function of their existing spaces.
Reconfigure and revamp cabinetry Homeowners whose kitchens are small often lament their lack of storage. Redesigning the layout of cabinets, and possibly adding some more cabinetry, may take care of certain storage issues. Many experts suggest utilizing corner space with LeMans units, lazy susans and other gadgets to make access to these areas easier. Going vertical with wall cabinets that extend to the ceiling also can add more storage, as can roll-in work carts.
Work with the walls Small kitchens require clever usage of vertical space. Vertical storage units, hooks, shelving, and more can move items out of drawers and off of counters. Consider an underthe-cabinet toaster oven and microwave to create more counter space. Use scaled-down appliances Shop with size in mind when looking at new appliances if you have a small kitchen. Compact versions won’t take up as much space as larger alternatives. Homeowners should consider the ultimate function of the kitchen and then think about which appliances will serve them well. Homeowners with small kitchens may not need a large stand mixer or an oversized commercial stove. Add some glass The DIY Network recommends incorporating glass to improve the perception of space in small kitchens. Glass lets you see through the objects, thereby enhancing the feeling of spaciousness or what designers call “nega-
produce a high-end feel. Reflective surfaces also will cast light around the room, giving the illusion of a larger space. Choose a big statement piece Many homeowners make the mistake of filling a room with several small pieces of furniture that only contribute to clutter. tive space.” Glass also can be reflective, visually expanding the space. Embrace high-end materials It costs less to renovate small spaces than bigger areas, so homeowners may be able to afford high-end materials that really add personality to a kitchen. Flooring, counter materials and quality fixtures can really set small kitchens apart. Small kitchens can be culinary havens with the right improvements to maximize the space.
Instead, look for a statement piece, which can be a cabinet, armoire or chaise. Mix and match large and small elements for a sense of balance. Accessorize Finish the room with accessories and flowers. When placing and hanging knickknacks and wall art, odd-numbered groupings
often look the most cohesive and interesting. Experiment with different scales and heights for even more dimension. When inspiration hits, take some cues from interior design pros to make spaces look like they belong on the pages of your favorite magazines.
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