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The Buckeyes Have It It's the fifth week of the season, and the Ohio State Buckeyes find themselves in a situation they're not familiar with: They're in danger of losing. To the Hoosiers, no less. Ezekiel Elliott, running back for the scarlet and gray, has the answer. He runs for 274 yards on 23 carries, including touchdown runs of 55, 65 and 75 yards, before watching from the sideline as Indiana tries in vain to answer back. Moments later, the Buckeyes run off the field, fingers pointing to the sky. They came onto the field ranked No. 1 in the nation and they ran off the field in the same position. It's not hing ne w to t he

Buckeyes. In fact, they've run off the field No. 1 as often as any team in the nation, and by the time you read this, more times than any other program in history. This week finds the Buckeyes on top of The Associated Press Top 25 Poll for the 101st time, tied with Oklahoma for the best ever. Yes, there are other polls. There's the Coaches Poll. The Coaches Poll is nothing but a council of sanctimonious former bench riders who call in plays until they don't. CNN somehow matters in their equation, so I'm already thinking it's suspect. Like I really care if Wolf Blitzer thinks Ball State is displaying game control and might crack the top 20 this week if they try. But I'd take the Coaches Poll over the alternative, that BCS Computer Robot Poll. Computer polls are the definite worst. It's not that I'm against technology.

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I am, but it's not that ... it's just that I have scars. It seems like yesterday ... the Nut Swamp Elementary Science Fair. There I was, a can of baking soda in hand, about to drop it into a glass of orange food-colored 7Up strategically hidden within a mound of clay made up to look like a mountain. It was to be a volcano, a glorious volcano. The teachers came over. It was to be my moment of triumph ... but no. They stop next to my table and start to study Brad Mascott's display instead. Brad had a shoebox laid on its side, with the top converted into a keyboard. There was a slot cut on top of the box. "It's a computer," he announced. "Ohhhh!" said the teachers. They gave him the Best in Show. I cried foul. "He doesn't even have FOOD COLORING! OR BAKING SODA!" But it was no use. Times had changed at Nut Swamp. Technology — in this case,

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an empty Reebok box — was here to stay. The volcano era was over. Anyway, those polls are jokes. If you want a poll you can argue over, you need to leave it to the expert nonexperts. Leave it to the AP Poll. An old-fashioned poll, comprised of 65 full-time sportswriters and broadcasters who drove to the game in a forest-green GMC truck while smoking Swisher Sweets. Those are the guys you want picking a champion, believe me. And that's the poll that says Ohio State has been the best, for the longest ... or at least since the FDR administration. Say what you want about THE Ohio State University ... just make sure you talk about them like the winners they most often are. Who can argue the facts? Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

By Chris Richcreek 1. When was the last time before 2014 (Los Angeles Angels) that a team with the best record in baseball did not win a game in the postseason? 2. In 2014, Kolten Wong hit the fourth postseason walk-off homer in St. Louis Cardinals history. Name two of the first three to do it. 3. How many seasons did Hall of Fame punter Ray Guy lead the NFL in punting? 4. When was the last time before 2013 that Wichita State's men's basketball team reached the Final Four? 5. Name the last time before 2015 that the

Anaheim Mighty Ducks reached the conference finals of the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs. 6. At which Olympics did men's ice hockey make its debut? 7. Who was the first golfer to make three eagles in one round at the Masters? Answers 1. In 1980, it happened to the New York Yankees. 2. Ozzie Smith (1985), Jim Edmonds (2004) and David Freese (2011). 3. Three times -- 1974, '75 and '77. 4. It was 1965. 5. It was 2007, when they won the Stanley Cup. 6. It was 1920, at the Summer Olympics. Men's hockey became part of the Winter Olympics in 1924. 7. Dustin Johnson, in 2015. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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GIRL SCOUTS MAKES AND DONATES HOMEMADE PUPPY TREATS

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Girl Scout Troop 8623 makes and donates homemade puppy treats to Mama V's. Debi Vincent taught the girls about pet care and safety. Front from left:

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November 8 at 2 p.m. People are invited to participate in any or all of the festivities, and overnight camping is also available. There is no fee for attending the celebration; however, reservations are appreciated (required if participating in the Friday and/or Saturday overnight; Friday evening meal available for those choosing to camp Friday night). For more information or to register, visit www.gsofsi.org or call 618.692.0692. The mission of Girl Scouting states: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls - all girls - where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults,

Patricia Verdeyen of Mt. Vernon, Diann Cox of McL eansb oro, Kathy Asbery of Mt. Vernon, and Cathy Overturf of Benton. Pilot Tim Cloyd set up his basket to show how the hot air balloon works, even

when it was too windy to f ly. Jennifer Witzel, Balloons Over Mt. Vernon Chairperson, and her husband Kevin graciously agreed to pilot the Survivor Flight at a later date.

RED CROSS ENCOURAGES BLOOD DONATIONS BEFORE HOLIDAYS

Vincent, Azreala Edwards, Madison Mcconnaughay, Hannah Thompson, Zoey The American Red Cross Wilson, and Madalynn encourages eligible donors Eskew. to give blood before the holiday season is in full swing. Blood donations often decline from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day when holiday festivities pull people girls develop qualities that away from their donation will serve them all their appointments. This often lives — like strong values, causes a drop in the blood social conscience, and con- available for patients. viction about their own Donations are needed in the potential and self-worth. weeks leading up to the Today’s Girl Scouts not holidays to help offset this only enjoy camping and seasonal decline. Blood donor Kathy crafts, but they also explore Steckly Neuschwander’s math and science and learn father gave blood for years. about diversity, good citiShe always saw him wear his zenship, leadership and pin when he reached his next teamwork. Girl Scouting is gallon – about 12 gallons the place where girls experience the fun, friendship total. When he was diagand power of girls together. nosed with leukemia, she Girl Scouting has inspired and her family learned firsthand how important blood more than 50 million girls donations could be around and women since its found- the holidays. ing in 1912. “He passed away in 1994 Girl Scouts of Southern from leukemia and needed Illinois is a not-for-profit a blood transfusion so we organization supported by could have one more various United Ways Thanksgiving together,” she throughout the region. Girl said. “My brother and sister Scouts is a Proud Partner were able to come home of United Way. from the East Coast for this. For more information, I can now say I am wearing please call Tricia Higgins at his three-gallon pin.” Donors with all blood 618-692-0692 or email at types are needed, and espethiggins@gsofsi.org. cially those with types O

GSSI TO HOLD CAMP WHISPERING OAKS RETIREMENT CELEBRATION Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) invites all Girl Scouts, current and former, and their friends and families to join us as we retire Camp Whispering Oaks in style…Girl Scout style! Camp Whispering Oaks is located in Salem, Illinois. The camp is being retired November 6-8, 2015, and GSSI would like to invite everyone who loves Girl S cout ing and C amp Whispering Oaks to come and enjoy the weekend’s festivities and celebrate the wonderful memories the camp has provided to Girl Scouts over the years. The celebration will kick off with an opening ceremony and campfire on Friday evening, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. Various camp related activities will be available throughout Saturday, November 7, and the celebration will conclude with a closing cerem o n y o n S u n d a y,

At Balloons Over Mt. Ve r n on , C ro s s ro a d s Community Hospital sponsored the Survivor Flight. This celebration was for cancer survivors and their families. Chosen to fly in the Survivor Flight were

negative, B negative, A negative and AB blood. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visitredcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767). Donors can now use the Blood Donor App to access their donor card and view vital signs from previous donations. Upcoming blood donation opportunities are listed below. Franklin County: Nov. 10, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Whittington Church, 200 Main Street, Whittington. Nov. 13, 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Benton High School, 511 East Main Street, Benton. Jefferson County: Nov. 3, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rend Lake College, 468 N. Kengray Parkway, Ina. Nov. 4, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Rend Lake College, 468 N. Kengray Parkway, Ina. Nov. 4, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., Dix Community Center, 217 N. Main, Dix. Nov. 10, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., Opdyke Baptist Church, 9208 N. Opdyke Ln., Opdyke.

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LOCAL GIRL SCOUTS LEARN ABOUT SCIENCE AT CIRCUS Girl Scout Troop 8623 members, from left,Â Madalynn Eskew, Samiah Dabney, Lenzie Merriman, Zoe Merriman, Madison Mcconnaughay, Terionna Chandler, and Kamyrn Gradford gathered

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AREA WOMEN HONORED AS OUTSTANDING CNAS AT RLC Two local Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) are pictured here in recognition of their nominations for the Outstanding CNA of the Year award during Rend Lake College's annual CNA Conference, held last Friday in the RLC Theatre. Pictured are Valerie Leyva, left, employee at Centralia Manor, and award winner Becky Schach, center, CNA at Helia Healthcare in Submitted Photo Energy, Arch side. Also p i c t u r e d i s A s h l e y Marthaler, right, RLC CNA Associate Professor.

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The B enghazi Select Committee Hearings were held last Thursday. Some called it a hearing, but personally, I thought it was more like an 11-hour food fight by a bunch of badly behaved second graders, both Republicans and Democrats. I stayed tuned to most of it waiting for the grown ups to take over, but those of you that watched along with me already know it didn't happen. The first thought I had just before the hearings were called to order by Trey Gowdy, Chairman of the Committee, was how would Hillary Clinton lie her way out of this one about sending Susan Rice out on three major network Sunday morning talk shows to tell the American People that what happened was an out of hand protest over a video, when she knew all the time it was a terrorist attack on the outpost in Benghazi that left Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans dead. Finally, after two weeks the truth came out!!! But most of us with half a brain already knew it! As Gowdy made his opening remarks, Hillary Clinton flipped through her notes, prepared by her staff, eyes down and at times started writing. Her typical arrogance prevailed. After that, Elijah Cummings (D-MD) started his rhetoric. It didn't take me long to realize why this committee hadn't made progress (less the information, e.g., emails, etc. that were requested by the GOP). Cummings turned the hearing into a three ring political circus in the very beginning. He was off and running, attacking GOP Presidential candidates and the Republican Party as a whole. It was certainly not the time for this kind of statement. Cummings, along with every Democrat on the committee, sit on that committee for one reason and one reason only, in my opinion, and that is to get Hillary Clinton elected. It's too bad he and t he ot her Democrats aren't there to get to the truth. But stepping it back, in Cummings' opening remarks, he lied more than once and later had to go back and correct his falsehood involving a statement McCarthy made. As for the Republicans, they were as bad as the Democrats with a little less hostility. Partisan politics came to life in the Benghazi Select Committee hearings. So what did I learn after 11 hours of BS? Something I

already knew, as many did, and I learned some new things: Hillary Clinton, along with Obama, was responsible for the failed policy in Libya which resulted in the death of four Americans. On Sept. 11, 2012 these men — fathers, sons, husbands, grandsons, uncles, brothers and friends — made the decision to step out and tried to make things better, and our government let them down. I learned that the day before the hearings started last week, the committee received Chris Stevens' emails — three years after the attack. I learned that the Obama administration (not just Clinton) might have been responsible for putting Susan Rice on the talk shows to lie; after all, it was just 56 days before an election. I learned that Ms. Clinton, then Secretary of State, did not respond to Ambassador Stevens' numerous requests for help prior to the attack. I learned that when Chris Stevens first became the Ambassador he had 35 security people; at the time of the attack, he had only 9. I learned that the night of Sept. 11, 2012 Hillary Clinton emailed her daughter and said there were two Americans killed at the outpost in Benghazi by an al Queda-like group. She told her family one thing and the American people something else. I was reminded again that she, Obama and their cronies in Washington sat in the White House Situation Room and watched the massacre of four brave Americans as they died one by one in real time and did nothing about it. And let me remind all that there were some Americans that lived to tell the story that said they were told to stand down while terrorists poured through those front gates. Terrorists, not protesters. And of course, there was a lot more. In many cases, questions on legitimate issues were raised but not pursued. For example, regarding Hillary's "turned over" emails, especially regarding Benghazi, the question was asked, "Hillary, why is it that in all of 2011, over 700 emails were about Benghazi, but in all of 2012, the year of the attack, only 67 Benghazi emails were turned over?" The Hillary response, obviously avoiding the real question, was, and I paraphrase: "I don't email much. I use the phone, memos and face to face

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meetings." Really? No answer for the dramatic drop in Benghazi emails and because of no follow up questioning by the committee, we still have no answer to that question! In the end, did Hillary answer the questions? Yes. Were they complete? No. Are we prepared to handle the next Benghazi? No, we aren't. Do I feel the focus was on Benghazi? The answer is no, it was — as I said earlier — like a three ring circus. Do I feel that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are solely responsible? I absolutely do. A final thought on this committee: In my opinion the Democrats are interested in covering up for Hillary and getting her elected. The Republicans are interested in the truth but are also interested in hanging Hillary. But in Hillary's famous words, "What difference, at this point, does it make?" For many it doesn't, but for me and many others, my major concern and theirs is Hillary Clinton is running for President. To me that makes a huge difference. The last thing I want is an untrustworthy person in the Oval Office. And that would be Hillary Clinton.

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What are the horrors of Halloween? Many might say encountering a gruesome ghoul or a bloodsucking vampire is the most horrific part of Halloween. However, an allergic reaction can be just as scary as ghosts and goblins come Halloween. The candy a child eats, the makeup kids use as part of their costumes or even the costume itself can cause an allergic reaction. Parents and kids need to be careful and exercise their due diligence to avoid possible allergens. Makeup Ac c o rd i n g t o t h e American College of Allerg y, Asthma and Immunology, Halloween makeup can trigger an allergic reaction or symptoms of asthma. Inexpensive makeup may contain preservatives that can cause a rash and swelling of the skin. Formaldehyde is a very common preservative used

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Egg-sellent Recipes Eggs are amazing when you think about it. We depend on them in so many ways; we like them cooked nearly any way, but especially in the morning. My family likes them scrambled, baked, fried, in omelettes — let's face it — any way they can get them. Some of my favorite egg recipes are below.

Scrambled Eggs Deluxe 4 large eggs 1 T. water 1/8 tsp. ground white pepper

1 T. butter 2 tsp. red-salmon or golden caviar

Into medium-size bowl, crack and open each egg at broad end, keeping rest of shell intact. Rinse shells, drain, and set upright in 4 egg cups. Add water and pepper to eggs and beat until well mixed. In skillet, melt butter over medium heat until it begins to sizzle. Pour egg mixture into skillet and cook until it begins to set on bottom. Draw tip of pancake turner across bottom of skillet, forming large, soft curds of egg. Continue to cook just until eggs are thickened but still moist. Remove from heat. With a teaspoon, spoon scrambled eggs into each shell. Top with caviar. Makes 2 servings.

Ramp-and-Potato Egg Scramble 6 small (about 3/4 lb.) red potatoes 6 large eggs 1/3 cup water 1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper 2 T. butter or margarine 1/2 cup chopped ramps (white bulbs and green tops)

In steamer or 4-quart saucepan with wire rack, steam potatoes over boiling water until just tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool potatoes until easy to handle. Cut potatoes into 3/4-inch chunks. In small bowl, beat eggs, water, salt, and pepper until blended. In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add potatoes. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned, turning potatoes occasionally with pancake turner. Add ramps and cook a few seconds longer. Pour egg mixture into skillet. Stir from edge toward center of skillet until eggs begin to set. Cover and cook a few minutes longer, until eggs are just set. Makes 6 servings.

Summer Garden Quiche 6 large eggs 1 pint heavy cream 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper Pinch of dried basil Pinch of dried thyme leaves 1/2 cup sliced fully-cooked, smoked garlic sausage or diced ham

1/4 cup chopped sweet green pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped tomato 1/4 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2/3 cup shredded Gruyere, Jarlsberg, or Swiss cheese

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease only bottom of 9- or 10-inch quiche dish. In medium-size bowl, mix eggs, cream, salt, pepper, basil, and thyme until well blended. In greased dish, lightly toss meat, green pepper, onion, tomato, and mushrooms until mixed. Sprinkle with cheese. Pour egg mixture over vegetables and meat. Bake quiche 40 minutes, or until golden brown. The quiche is done when knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let quiche stand 10 minutes on wire rack before serving. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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CREATE SPOOKY EFFECTS FOR HALLOWEEN Halloween is a great time to explore your creative side, especially when it comes to decorating for trick-ortreaters or planning a party. Many special spooky effects can be used to create the scary, intimidating atmosphere you desire.

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Candyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not safe until your folks say OK. Eating something harmful would ruin your day!

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Good Luck or Good God How many times has somebody wished you good luck? As a follower of Jesus Christ, I don’t believe in luck — I believe in the Lord. The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines luck as “chance, fortune, to prosper or succeed through chance or good fortune, to come upon something desirable by chance.” Many who believe in luck become involved in various forms of gambling. One of the signs of the decline of a nation is when the government sanctions and promotes gambling to fund their programs. I constantly see individuals who make weekly and even daily circuits of convenience stores to buy lottery tickets hoping they will be the lucky one to strike it rich. Years ago, I knew an elderly man who constantly told me, “Pastor, when my ship comes in, I’m going to build you a new church.” I guess his ship never came in. The great comedian, Will Rodgers, observed, “The

1. Is the book of Acts in the Old or New Testament or neither? 2. In 1 Kings 20, who besieged and made war against Samaria after gathering his forces? Benhadad, Menahem, Rezin, Omri 3. What king asked for

harder I work, the luckier I get.” Luck repudiates faith in the favor of a good God. “The blessing of the Lord it makes rich.” (Proverbs 10:22) Luck repudiates the importance of character as a foundation of prosperity. “Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.” (III John 2) Luck repudiates the principle of hard work and saving. (Proverb 10:4) Luck repudiates trust in God to meet ones needs. (Philippians 4:19) Luck promotes covetousness which is the root of all evil. (Exodus 20:17; Acts 20:33; I Timothy 6:9-10) Luck repudiates God’s principles of prosperity. (Luke 6:38) Luck hopes for good fortune. Believers seek t he favor of G o d knowing that God is a good God. Apply these

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three keys to having the favor of God in your life found in Psalm 37. In Psalm 37:3-5, we have these three keys, “Trust in the Lord, delight in the Lord, and commit your way unto the Lord.” The object of these three keys is the Lord. Luck is a false god that relies on random chance. The Lord is the true and living God who is good, holy, and faithful. David declared, “The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1) These three keys bring one into a personal relationship with the good, good Father. “TRUST in the Lord and do good; so shall you dwell in the land and verily you shall be fed,” (Psalm 37:3) Don’t trust in luck, trust in the Lord. He is faithful and true. He is all-powerful, all knowing, and everywhere present. Jesus taught us not to worry but to trust in the Lord. (Matthew 6:24-34) “DELIGHT yourself also in the Lord; and he shall give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4) Christianity is not a religion but a relationship with the Lord; Father, Son, and Holy

Spirit, that infuses one with love, joy, and peace. What a great promise, “He shall give you the desires of your heart.” When one delights themselves in the Lord, His desires and heart become their delight and will. God gives good gifts to his children. (Luke 11:9-13) “COMMIT your way unto the Lord . . . and he shall bring it to pass.” (Psalm 37:5) To commit is to surrender. It is to roll everything off your back and shoulder onto the Lord. Every burden, uncertainty, desire, guilt, and sin — roll it on Jesus. At the foot of the cross the Roman soldiers gambled for the seamless robe of Christ. Don’t gamble your eternal soul on luck, put your faith in a sure thing — the finished work of Christ on the cross. “Knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance.” (Romans 2:4) I don’t believe in luck. I believe in the Lord. Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com

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the help of a woman who was a medium? Jehu, Amaziah, Saul, Neco 4. From 1 Samuel 19, whose life was saved when his wife put an image into his bed? Samson, David, Amon, Cyrus 5. Who was the father of Elkanah? Jeremiah, Philip, Esau, Jeroham 6. From Esther 1, how many days did Ahasuerus' feast last? 2, 4, 7, 10

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by Samantha Weaver • It was Pulitzer Prizewinning American journalist, author and historian Garry Wills who made the following sage observation: "Politicians make good company for a while just as children do -- their self-enjoyment is contagious. But they soon exhaust their favorite subject -- themselves." • According to ancient Egyptian mythology, humans were created

from the tears of the sun. • The Pizza Hut restaurant chain got started when two brothers borrowed $600 from their mom. • You might be surprised to learn that, just as there is a market for used cars, there is a market for used roller coasters. With the skyrocketing costs of construction, it can be cheaper to disassemble, move and reassemble a

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might be growing impatient with a situation that seems to resist efforts to resolve it. But staying with it raises the odds that you’ll find a way to a successful resolution. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Travel and kinship are strong in the Bovine’s aspect this week. This would be a good time to combine the two and take a trip to see family members for a preholiday get-together. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A colleague could make a request you’re not comfortable with. If so, say so. Better to disappoint someone by sticking with your principles than disappoint yourself if you don’t. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Moon Child’s ability to adapt to life’s ebbs and flows helps you deal with the changes that you might confront at work or at home, or both. Things settle down by the week’s end. LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good week for Leos and Leonas to get some long-outstanding business matters resolved. Then go ahead and plan a funfilled family getaway weekend with the mate and the cubs. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A possible workplace change seems promising. If you decide to look into it, try not to form an opinion on just a small part of the picture: Wait for the full image to develop. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A newcomer helps keep things moving. There might be some bumpy mo-

coaster than to build one from scratch. • In the early 1900s, if you called someone a "geek" it didn't mean that person was nerdy. A geek back then was a carnival wild man. • Iconic songstress Madonna once worked as a coat-check girl at the Russian Tea Room. • If you weren't a fan of math in elementary school, it might comfort you to know that students have been struggling longer than you probably realize. It was way back in 1900 B.C., in early Mesopotamia, that the first known multiplic at ion t ables were created.

ments along the way, but at least you’re heading in the right direction. You win praise for your choices. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You could be pleasantly surprised by how a decision about one thing opens up an unexpected new option. Also, assistance on a project could come from a surprising source. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) With more information to work with, you might now be able to start the process that could lead to a major change. Reserve the weekend for family and friends. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This could be a good time to begin gathering information that will help you turn that long-held idea into something substantive. A personal matter might need extra attention. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) That new challenge might carry some surprises. But you should be able to handle them using what you already know. That new supporter should be there to lend assistance. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Someone might be trying to disguise his or her true motives. But the perceptive and perspicacious Pisces should have little or no problem finding the truth in all that foggy rhetoric. BORN THIS WEEK: You can always rely on your people skills to help you find solutions to problems others often give up on. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

• If all the salt in the world's oceans were removed and spread out, it would cover all the world's land in a layer 40 feet deep. • Researchers using standard statistical methods have determined that it takes an average of 142 licks to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop. • Those who study such things say that half the residents of Spain have never read a book. *** Thought for the Day: "Nothing sways the stupid more than arguments they can't understand." — Cardinal de Retz © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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304 Boats & Watercrafts FOR SALE: 2005 Lund 17 ft. aluminum bass boat w/25hp Yamaha, 2 stroke & motor guide trolling motor, livewell, & deckfinder w/ Hawkeye trailer, asking $6,000. 618-242-771311-11

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FOR SALE: For sale or rent 3-bedroom, 1-bath house in the country, approximately 1000 sq. ft. 1+ car garage, insulated with heat and air. One acre of land. House was completely remodeled 3 years ago, including all new windows, storm doors and steel entry doors. Kitchen has newer cabinets and new counter tops. The house has newer flooring and was just repainted. Washer/dryer, refrigerator and stove go with it. Heating and air are new Geo-thermal installed in 2010, new roof in 2009. Completely remodeled bathroom. Nice country setting. 11-11 618-335-1226

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