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1. In 1963, Pete Rose recorded his first base hit for the Cincinnati Reds, against Pittsburgh. What kind of hit was it?

2. Name the two lefthanders who each won 20 or more games four times for the Baltimore Orioles between 1968 and 1974.

3. In 2014, Marcus Mariota became the all-

time leader in career passing yards (10,796) for the University of Oregon.

Who had held the mark?

4. The Portland Trail Blazers set an NBA record in 2015 for most consecutive wins in home openers (15 years). Who had held the mark?

5. When was the last time before 2015 that two U.S. players were among the top five picks in the NHL Draft?

6. Name the last time before 2015 that Japan won the world title in men's gymnastics.

7. Who was the last

female golfer before Inbee Park (2013-15) to win three consecutive Women's PGA Championships?

Answers 1. He hit a triple.

2. Dave McNally (1968, '69, '70 and '71) and Mike Cuellar ('69, '70, '71, '74).

3. Bill Musgrave, with 8,343 yards (1987-90).

4. The Boston Celtics (1979-92).

5. It was 2007 (Patrick Kane and James van Riemsdyk).

6. It was 1978.

7. Annika Sorenstam (2003-05). © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

The Mack Code For the past two weeks, I've shared the core philosophies of Vince Lombardi and John Wooden — widely considered to be the greatest

CENTRALIA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS 2016-2017 ACADEMIC YEAR Grants are being offered through the Centralia Foundation to applicants from the Greater Centralia area engaged in studies at post-secondary institutions. Grants will be made to students regardless of race, color or creed who have officially been admitted to a college, university, seminary, community college or trade school. For most scholarships, preference is given to students with superior academic records, financial need and must be enrolled full-time during the period of the award.

Grants are available from the following funds: Rollen and Lecta Rae Robinson Fund — Preference is given to Sandoval and Odin High School graduates Madge E .Riechman Fund, Lillian May Harris Fund, Fred & Grace Wham Fund, Fred & Grace Wham Nursing Fund — Must be graduate of Centralia High School Marian Ruth Bude Fund — Must be graduate of Trinity Lutheran Elementary School in Centralia and Centralia High School or any Lutheran high school Paul and Jean Zimmerman Rau Fund — Must be graduate of Centralia High School and majoring in business at kaskaskia college Elizabeth Edwards Education Fund — Must be graduate of Centralia High School continuing studies as a full time student in the field of education Elizabeth Edwards Business Fund — Must be graduate of Centralia High School and Kaskaskia College, continuing studies as a full time student in the field of business Elizabeth Edwards Medical Fund — Must be a graduate of Centralia High School and Kaskaskia College continuing studies as a full time student toward becoming a medical professional Hazel Bledsoe Memorial Fund — Graduate of Centralia High School pursuing a degree in family and consumer sciences American Legion Auxiliary — Must be a United States of America citizen, graduating high school senior or GED recipient and be a resident of Marion, Clinton, Jefferson Or Washington County. Preference is given to an honorably discharged veteran or descendant of such a veteran of the armed forces of the USA

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coaches of all time. Baseball, not surprisingly, is a little weirder when it comes to measuring "the best" in any category. This week, we go with the great Philadelphia manager (right there, an oxymoron) Connie Mack.

Mack, it should be noted, won more games than any manager in history. He also lost more games than any manager in history.

Mack's code is particularly powerful when you put it into the context of its time.

These rules were set down around 1916, a time when women couldn't vote, and ethnic strife and segregation were the norm. Mack loved the world he carved out for himself in between the lines.

Mack was a believer in the "big inning." He preferred power hitters to contact hitters, and even though he is generally credited with the employment of the defensive shift, he didn't like to interfere much play to play. He wasn't a meddler; he wanted a team made up of outstanding players, trained in the fundamentals. He is said to have valued seven things in a ballplayer: physical ability, intelligence, courage, disposition, willpower, general alertness and personal habits (in particular, he disdained drinkers).

Those who didn't adhere

to his code weren't around very long — he even traded "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, a superstar, because he couldn't stand his erratic nature. Mack, however, coached longer than any other manager in history, so it stands to reason that there just might be something to learn from his set of rules.

So once again, for all of you coaches, players or people in need of some sort of self-help, here's another gift for your bulletin board and locker room.

CONNIE MACK'S CODE OF CONDUCT 1. I will always play the game to the best of my ability.

2. I will always play to win, but if I lose, I will not look for an excuse to detract from my opponent's victory.

3. I will never take an unfair advantage in order to win.

4. I will always abide by the rules of the game — on the diamond as well as in my daily life.

5. I will always conduct myself as a true sportsman — on and off the playing field.

6. I will always strive for the good of the entire team rather than for my own glory.

7. I will never gloat in victory or pity myself in defeat.

8. I will do my utmost to keep myself clean — physically, mentally and morally.

9. I will always judge a teammate or an opponent as an individual and never on the basis of race or religion.

Mark Vasto is a veteran sportswriter who lives in New Jersey. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Centralia Foundation Loans J. Carl Hall Business & Medical Funds — Loans are available from either of these funds for students pursuing a career in either business or medicine. Please contact the trust department at U.S. Bank to obtain a loan application for either fund.

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CENTRALIA PROJECT PRIDE DECEMBER WINNERS Project Pride is a seasonal neighborhood recognition program sponsored by Keep Centralia Beautiful. The recognition is presented to homes and businesses that have made a notable contribution to their neighborhood through beautification and upkeep of their property.

The City of Centralia has been divided into eight sections. One home in each section, along with one local business, will be presented with this honor during the months of May through December. This award is to those contributing to the beautification of their neighborhood.

This year’s committee will make their tours around the city to choose the homes and one business each month. The homes chosen will be provided a sign for their

yard for that month, a certificate and recognition in the Shoppers Weekly.

Thank you in advance for making a dedicated commitment to this program and your neighborhood. More people are taking pride in their yards and neighborhoods by putting time and effort into making their property a true asset to the community. After their hard work, they can enjoy the fruits of their toil and perhaps be recognized for helping make Centralia beautiful one neighborhood at a time. Centralia Clean and Green recently chose the properties pictured below as winners in the Project Pride program.

Please feel free to call MiMi at 618-3224483 with the names and addresses of individuals you feel deserve this award.

Thanks for helping Keep Centralia Beautiful.

Pictured are some of the December 2015 winners. See last week's paper for more winners.

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CENTRALIA YOUTH INITIATIVE RECEIVES $5,075 FROM RENT ONE IN CENTRALIA

Rent One in Centralia donated $5,075 to the Centralia Youth Initiative (CYI) program provided by the company's Great Expectations Foundation.

The Foundation matches donations by Rent One employees.

The founders of Rent One, Larry and Sharon Carrico, started Great Expectations. Whenever one of the Rent One employees gives a dollar

to Great Expectations it is matched once by the company and also matched by Larry and Sharon, so one dollar becomes three dollars.

The CYI seeks to enhance the lives of our youth through education and community related endeavors.

Pictured (L to R) are: Kris Lowe, Rent One human resource manager; David Keen, Rent

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One employee relations liaison; Joe O'Neill, Rent One store manager; Tron Young, Centralia Junior High School principal; Teresa Hutchison, CYI member; Azeem Khan, CYI cofounder; April Hardy; Adrian Oneal, CYI member; Justin Knolhoff; Jason Cass, director of CYI; Terri McClean, Rent One regional manager; Kelly Martin, Rent One regional director.

Pictured (L to R) are Ethan Brammeier, Sam Bennett, Heath RutledgeJukes, Mollie Rueter and Hope Brinkmann.

STUDENT EARNS PRESTIGIOUS JOURNALISM INTERNSHIP Tia Rinehart, a junior in Southern Illinois University C ar b ond a l e’s R a d i o, Television, and Digital Media program, is one of five students in the nation chosen for the spring 2016 session of Scripps Howard Foundation Semester in Washington Program.

Rinehart will spend three months just blocks from the White House in Washington, D.C., honing her journalism skills. She b e g i ns t h e 1 4 - we e k program Jan. 7. Rinehart, the daughter of Cara and Tim Rinehart of Louisville, has experience with the River Region Evening Edition news program and the Daily Egyptian newspaper at the university.

“I am extremely honored for the opportunity because I realize what this can do for my career and how it will help me grow,” Rinehart said. “I hope to make a lot of connections, put together a lot of stories and most importantly expand my knowledge of journalism.”

Rinehart, 20, has worked with River Region, a student-produced local newscast that airs on WSIU-TV, since the start of her soph-

omore year. She was also a reporter for the Daily Egyptian during the spring semester of her freshman year.

Rinehart has an interest in political reporting. It was while serving as an intern this past summer at WSILTV, the ABC affiliate in Southern Illinois, Rinehart learned of the program through Anna Giles, one of the station’s reporters.

Rinehart said Giles, who also attended the Scripps program while a student at Syracuse University encouraged her to apply, but Rinehart still thought it a “long shot” due to the few ap p l i c a nt s s e l e c t e d .

Rinehart changed her mind this fall when an adviser in the College of Mass C ommunication and Media Arts also encouraged her to submit an application.

Students receive a stipend and live in furnished apartments, according to the organization’s website. While in Washington, they will work for the Scripps Howard Foundation Wire, which is in the Scripps Washington Bureau.

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“I understand how much work that requires in order to make it happen, which is another reason why I am so grateful for this opportunity,” she said.

Rinehart said she also works as a group fitness instructor and fitness program assistant at the u n ive r s it y ’s Stu d e nt Recreation Center.

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She's determined to excel at everything she does,” Greg Todd, River Region Evening Edition news director, said. “This is a tremendous honor and opportunity for Tia. In addition to getting a quality education at SIU, she's worked very hard to learn the important hands-on part of being a news professional by working with River Region Evening Edition and the Daily Egyptian.”

Todd said he is proud “that such a prestigious organization recognizes SIU continues to be one of the nation's best sources for high-potential news media professionals.”

A record five seniors from Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School in Centralia have been named as 2015-2016 Illinois State Scholars. Receiving the honor are seniors Sam Bennett, Ethan Brammeier, Hope Brinkmann, Mollie Rueter and Heath RutledgeJukes.

“We are very proud of our entire student body and rejoice with a school record of five Illinois State S chol ars,” s aid D on Duensing, principal and executive director for the school. “It is a testament to our students and teaching staff.”

The prestigious award, given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), recognized more than 18,800 high school students from

across the state as this year’s State Scholars. Illinois State Scholar winners rank in the top ten percent of high school seniors from 671 different high schools across the state.

Students ranking in the top 10 percent of graduating high school seniors are el i g ibl e for honors .

Selection is based on SAT, ACT and/or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores and/or students’ individual class rank at the end of the junior year of high school.

More than a half million Illinois State Scholars have been recognized by ISAC since the program’s inception in 1958. The Commission provides educational funding via numerous programs such as the Monetar y Award Program (MAP), the

Illinois Veteran Grant Program and various other grant, scholarship, loan repayment and prepaid tuition programs. Students and families have free access to a wealth of financial aid and college planning information at ISAC’s family of websites available at www.collegeillinois.org.

Sam Bennett is the daughter of Reuss and Amber Bennett of Ashley, Ethan Brammeier is the son of Mike and Mandy Brammeier of Walnut Hill; Hope Brinkmann is the daughter of Barb Brinkmann of Hoyleton; Mollie Rueter is the daughter of Phil and Julie Rueter of Hoffman; and Heath Rutledge-Jukes is the son of Lawrence and Susan Jukes of Bluford.

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Sandoval FFA placed 10th as a team. Sandoval's high scoring individual was Levi Brown.

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Amazing, George Bush 43 always spent the days before Christmas calling members of the armed services and thanking them. Barack Obama spent the days before Christmas on the golf course. Christmas for Bush and family was spent at home in the White House so his team could spend the time with their families, while Obama and family loaded up their support team and went to Hawaii for vacation on our tax dollars — probably with a separate plane for the dogs, complete with groomer. Obama did make a little time to visit a base!

I guess it's just a difference in what each POTUS felt was important!

In my opinion, Obama along with his wife are people that have NOT put America above themselves. But rest assured they aren't the only ones!

At the end of the year, as the new year approaches, it's time to look back at 2015 and Obama's abuse of executive power, his constitutional violations — and there are a lot.

But looking at the top five, here we go: #1) Net neutrality. In the works throughout Obama's presidency, the Open Internet Rule was adopted in February and went into effect on June 12, 2015. Although the FCC touts the regulations as a means to ensure that the internet remains free of censorship, the rule impinges on the First Amendment rights of the internet. #2) EPA's cap and trade.

On Oct. 23, 2015, the EPA issued a carbon emissions cap and trade regulation, establishing for each state limits on carbon dioxide emissions, with four interim steps, in turn giving the Feds more power and the states less power. #3) EPA's clean water rule.

On May 27, 2015, they announced their Clean Water Rule, which aims to protect streams and wetlands from pollution. Several groups have sued on the basis that the

rule's definitions of regulated waters greatly exceeds the EPA's authority under the Clean Water Act to regulate "waters of the United States."

The Clean Water Rule gives the EPA power far beyond waters that are "navigable" by any stretch of that word. In theory it sounds like they care. In fact it gives (again) the EPA and federal government way too much control and power. #4) Deferred action for parents of Americans. After Obama was proven wrong 22 times in saying he couldn't give temporary legal status to illegal immigrants, a majority of states took him to court.

The administration engineered DAPA in the wake of Congressional rejection of the very policies the program set forth, in violation of the Administration Procedure Act, immigration law, and the Constitution's Take Care Clause. Stay tuned on this one, it's not over yet! #5) Obama's hidden tax on states. The ACA imposed a health insurance providers fee on insurance companies for the purpose of taxing the windfall they were expected to receive from increased enrollment. For Texas alone that means an unanticipated annual budget hit of $120 million. This raises serious coercion issues because the states have no choice but to pay the tax or lose their federal Medicare funds.

I could go on and on, but as we approach Obama's final year in office, there's not much this man can do to change many people's opinion of him. For better or worse, he is who he is!

I have to agree with Ilya Shapiro when he wrote, "With his pen and his phone, and hearkening to Woodrow Wilson's progressive view of government, he (Obama) has been taking out his frustrations with the checks and balances that inhibit his ability to fundamentally transform this country."

(Shapiro is a senior fellow in

constitutional studies at the Cato Institute and editor-inchief of the Cato Supreme Court Review.) It makes one wonder if there wasn't a grand plan! And as far as I'm concerned, Congress is not any better than Barack Hussein Obama!

So what can we expect as the nation limps into Obama's last year? More of the same abuse. But take heart all of you who support Obama. Hillary Clinton has pledged more of the same. She's your girl!

Her promise is to take executive action on gun control, campaign finance, immigration, corporate inversions, and GOD only knows what else.

In retrospect, it hasn't been hard to point out constitutional abuses; the hard part was narrowing them down.

In closing, I can't tell you how many times I heard the argument in defense of Obama: "BUT – BUT – BUT." It always starts with BUT... It's Bush's fault ... Obama inherited two wars and a mess.

My comeback is yes, indeed he did. Bush 43 was dealing with a Democratic Congress. Iraq was under control and stabilized, and Obama decided to pull out.

In came ISIS. And last week in Afghanistan we experienced the worst week in loss of American lives in three years.

So give me an excuse that makes sense.

Until next year.

12 months of Barack Obama, then he is out of office... BUT – BUT – BUT who's counting. I AM. Happy New Year!

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GSSI ROBOTICS SUCCESS IS SYMBOL OF COMMITMENT TO GIRLS' FUTURES Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois robotics program has had great success so far this year. During recent FIRST LEGO League (FLL) tournaments for 9-14 year olds, four of ten competing teams won awards and one squad qualified for the state tournament. A team of older girls in the FIRST TECH Challenge (FTC) league starts competition in January and has been busy giving demonstrations of their robot design and programming skills – including marching with their scene-stealing “candy cannon” in several holiday parades. GSSI is also gearing up to host a Jr FIRST LEGO League Expo (a science fair style robotics event for students age 6-9) for the southern Illinois region. GSSI’s “robot revolution” is indicative of the Girl Scout movement’s ongoing commitment to bringing girls relevant, exciting opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

This November and December, ten GSSI teams competed in FIRST LEGO League regional tournaments: Coding Catricorns and Coach Scott Gilbert, Carbondale; Fire Breathing Hexicorns and Coach Julie Herr, Belleville; Flower STEMs and Coach Megan Terrell of O'Fallon; GIR! and Coach Jason Dothager, Staunton; Knights of the Round LEGO and Coach Winnie Kenney, O'Fallon; Lightning Storm and Coach Sarah Klosterman, Belleville; Purple Robot Penguins and Coach Larry Buchanan, O'Fa l lon; Robots of the Round Table and Coach Celeste Borders, A n n a ; Sup e r We i rd Awesome Tinkerbots (SWAT) and Coach Krysti

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Three additional teams hosted by GSSI participated in the FLL program, but elected not to compete.

(Metro East teams were funded by The Monsanto Fund, the philanthropic arm of the Monsanto Company).

During regional competition, GIR! won a Core Values Award for best representing the FLL’s cornerstone values, SWAT won a Project Award for their superb research project and presentation, Knights of the Round LEGO won a Rookie Award for best first year team and Purple Robot Penguins won a Champion’s Award and Performance Award for top Robot Game Score; the team also qualified for the State Tournament on Jan. 23 at University of Illinois.

"Our FLL program is having an amazing year," said STEM Program Manager Mary Buchanan, who oversees GSSI’s robotics program. She added in addition to the thrill of winning awards, she is also pleased to see the program is also growing geographically. “We’ve expanded into two new areas in the southern part of our jurisdiction — Anna and Carbondale.

We would love to continue expanding the robotics program throughout the council because girls love the exciting, team-oriented STEM challenges it offers."

Buchanan also noted that GSSI's rob otics program has gotten more men involved with Girl Scouts. "More than half of our robotics teams — including our FIRST TECH Challenge team for older girls — has had a father

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Career opportunities related to STEM fields are expected to continue to grow and studies show they pay 33% more than nonSTEM jobs. However, a recent survey by the Girl Scouts Research Institute found that while 74% of high school girls are interested in STEM, less than a quarter of jobs in that field are filled by women. Girl Scouts offers numerous program opportunities to encourage more girls to follow their interests to build for a successful future.

At GSSI, robotics is one of many STEM opportunities that girls have to explore. Other programs offered throughout the year include activities such as simple circuit wiring, exploring forensics, digital movie making, learning more about wildlife and nature and even STEM and art. The council also offers two STEM day camps during the summer, this year’s offerings being “STEM Explosions 4: The Hammer of Thor” for girls grades 4-12 on July 25-29 and “Mini STEM Explosions 3” for girls in grades K-3 on July 7-8.

"We're so grateful for all of the parents, volunteers and supporters who invest in our robotics program and other STEM activities," said Buchanan. "Studies show that girls actually do have a high interest in STEM activities, despite the stereotype. Providing them with role models, encouragement and interesting challenges helps develop this interest and opens their minds to future opportuni-

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Spinach Pancakes 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chipped spinach, thawed and drained 1 small onion, chopped 8 slightly beaten eggs

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Mix spinach onion and eggs in large bowl. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 c. egg mixture per pancake. Sprinkle about 1 T. feta cheese on top of each pancake. Cook 2 min. per side, turning once, until pancake is golden brown on both sides. Top each serving with 2 T. sour cream, if desired. Makes 4 servings (2 pancakes each).

Skillet Frittata 2½ cups chopped vegetables (such as broccoli, red peppers, onions) 2 cups frozen hash browns 1 T. oil

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Wise Men Still Worship the King Centuries ago, Wise Men from the east followed a celestial star to the little obscure village of Bethlehem to fulfill their quest to worship the one prophesied to be the King of the Jews. It was a long and arduous journey, but they were rewarded when at last they found the babe and knelt before Him in worship. When you follow the example of the Wise Men and worship the King, it will change your life forever. (Matthew 2:1-13) WORSHIP IS WISE. Wise Men still seek to worship the King of Kings.

The Magi from the east had more than wealth and great learning. They were truly wise. William C ow p e r, t h e g r e at hymnist, said, "Knowledge is that he has learned so much, wisdom is humble that he knows no more." Wisdom leads to true worship of Christ.

Billy Graham said, "To know the will of God is the highest of all wisdom."

(Romans 12:1-2) WORSHIP FOLLOWS THE LIGHT. The Wise Men followed a star to Jerusalem and inquired of King Herod as to where the Christ child was. "We have seen His star in the east." (Matthew 2:2) Herod had no clue. True

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worship must have a supernatural light. The Holy Spirit illuminates and points to Christ. David said, "Thy Word is a lamp to my feet, a light to my path." (Psalm 119:105) Jesus revealed, "The hour is coming and now is when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth."

(John 4:21-26) May the lights of Christmas point you to the Light of the world.

WORSHIP B OWS BEFORE THE KING. The Wise Men called Christ, the King of the Jews. It is foreign to American culture to bow before a king. In ancient times it was required and expected. The Jews were looking for a King — the Messiah.

Isaiah prophesied of His coming. (Isaiah 9:6-7) The star led the Wise Men to Bethlehem. "And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child . . . and fell down and worshipped Him." (Matthew 2:11) Someone once said, "Nothing is as hard to do gracefully as getting off your high horse." Worship humbles you. (Psalm 95:6) WORSHIP BRINGS YOU TO BETHLEHEM'S STAR. Bethlehem means "house of bread". Jesus is the Bread of Life." (John 6:35, 41) The Jewish scholars revealed Micah's prophecy to the Wise

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Men, "But Bethlehem, in the land of Judah . . . out of you will come a Ruler who will shepherd my people Israel." (Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:6) Judah means "praise". Give Him praise! Jesus is the Good Shepherd who gave His life for the sheep. (John 10:11) Max Lucado wrote, "When you recognize God as Creator, you will admire Him. When you recognize His wisdom, you will learn from Him. When you discover His strength, you will rely on Him. But only when He saves you will you worship Him." WORSHIP GIVES HIM GIFTS. "And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh."

(Matthew 2:11) These gifts from the Wise Men speak of Christ's deity: gold is fitting for the King of all Kings; frankincense speaks of His high-priestly ministry on our behalf; myrrh speaks of His death for the sins of the world.

They are essential aspects of true worship. An obscure prophecy speaks of wise men who will worship Him. (Isaiah 60:1-7) What precious gift displays our true worship of the King? We must give Him our life. (Romans 12:1-2) "Then, being divinely warned in a dream that

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• On Jan. 2, 1897, American author Stephen Crane sur-

vives the sinking of The Commodore off the coast of

Florida. He will turn the harrowing adventure into his classic short story "The Open Boat."

• On Dec. 29, 1915, the French National Assembly formally cedes the land that holds the British war cemeteries to Great Britain, ensuring that even as World War I was

being fought, its most sacred monuments would be forever protected.

• On Dec. 30, 1922, in postrevolutionary Russia, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR, also known as the Soviet Union) is established, comprising a confederation of Russia, Belorussia,

Wednesday, December 30, 2015 Ukraine and the future republics of Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia.

• On Jan. 3, 1938, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, an adult victim of polio, founds the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, later renamed the March of Dimes Foundation. The virus, which affects the central nervous system, flourished in contaminated food and water and was easily transmitted.

• On Dec. 28, 1954, Oscarw inning ac tor D enzel Washington is born in Mount Vernon, N.Y. In 2002, for his performance as a corrupt cop in "Training Day," Washington became the first black man to win the Best Actor Academy Award since Sidney Poitier in

1964.

• On Jan. 1, 1973, Roseann Quinn, a 27-year-old New York teacher, visits Tweed's Bar in Manhattan and is picked up by her soon-to-be killer. The incident inspired the cautionary novel "Looking for Mr. Goodbar," later made into a movie starring Diane Keaton.

• On Dec. 31, 1999, the United States hands over control of the Panama Canal, putting the strategic waterway into Panamanian hands for the first time. A ship heading from New York to San Francisco can save about 7,800 miles by taking the Panama Canal rather than sailing around South America. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc

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PAWS

and claws

A Page Dedicated To Our Four-Footed Fuzzy Children.

Why Are Cats Such Finicky Eaters?

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I find it weird that my two dogs, “Shep” and “Bull,” can eat just about anything (I have to hide all the pet food), while my cat, “Trudy,” will turn up her nose at most food. And although she’s perfectly healthy, sometimes she gets sick after eating wet or fresh food.

Why? — Sarah in Madison, Wisconsin DEAR SARAH: Cats’ eating behaviors have long been a source of curiosity for both pet owners and the scientific community. Why do they turn their nose up at certain foods and chow down on others? Why do they sometimes throw up

after eating? Why do they gnaw on grass when they’re meat-eaters?

The answer is: It’s complicated, and no one is entirely sure. A recent study, for example, found that cats have some genes that are more commonly possessed by herbivores (animals that eat only plants, like cows). These particular genes help them detect bitter flavors, alerting them to potentially poisonous plants.

This research opens a new avenue into understanding why cats are more picky about their food than dogs — also meat-eaters — tend to be. If cats are detecting a bitter taste in their food then they may be less inclined to eat it.

And, a bitter taste also may trigger a vomiting response to safeguard against ingesting what is perceived to be poison.

The study’s results could lead to changes in how commercial producers for-

Washington County Animal Control’s

1. This is a black, female cat, possibly a Bombay mix.

2. This is another nice, female, black cat, possibly a Bombay mix.

3. This is a very friendly, female, tortoiseshell cat.

4. This is a very nice, tiger striped /white, female adult cat.

5. This is a five-month -old, spayed female kitten.

Washington County Animal Control 618-327-9471 imapittie.princess@yahoo.com

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Send us a cute photo of your fuzzy child and we may print it in our next edition of Paws & Claws. Send photos to P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 or email to info@theshoppersweekly.com.

Or drop your photo by our office at 301 E. Broadway, Centralia.

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Thank you for all your business throughout the year and your support.

I hope to see you all in the New Year!

WINTER IS AROUND THE CORNER

ADOPT AN ANIMAL, SAVE A LIFE! Visit Us On Petfinder: petfinder.com/shelters/IL415.html Visit Us On Facebook: facebook.com/centralia.animalcontrol

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1. This is a young, male cat.

He is super friendly and litter box trained.

2. This is a young, female calico cat. She is very loving and litter box trained.

3. This is a young, male Walker Hound. He is very friendly.

All 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 533-7647 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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Hours: Mon-Sat. 8:00-1:00

trial-and-error process. Try small amounts of different foods — dry, wet and fresh — and note Trudy’s likes and dislikes.

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mulate their cat food.

Whether that is a good thing remains to be seen.

In the meantime, feeding a finicky cat remains a

Centralia Animal Shelter’s

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WINDOWS AND SIDING Locally Owned & Operated since 1988

House Of Hope

centralia humane society 1. Ruben is a three-year-old Boxer mix. He is a great dog, but he is a little afraid of kids due to previous abuse. Reuben is neutered, but potty trained, current on shots, and microchipped.

2. Cleo is a seven-year-old Domestic Shorthair. She is very sweet and a mild mannered girl.

Cleo is spayed, litter boa trained, microchipped, and current on shots.

3. Abby is a four-year-old, female Yorkie. She is very shy, because she was only used for breeding and didn't get much socialization with people. Abby is spayed, microchip, and current shots.

4. Emmy is a one-year-old, male tabby. He is a great cat and is always happy! He would be great with kids, and is looking for a forever home. Emmy is neutered, litter box trained, current on shots, and microchipped.

Please consider adopting any of these Centralia orphans; it really does save lives. Every time you adopt a pet, you help us save another! If you can give these or other cats or dogs a good home please contact the Centralia Humane Society House of Hope, 8190 Shattuc Road, Centralia.

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by Samantha Weaver • It was 20th-century Nigerian novelist, poet and professor Chinua Achebe who made the following sage observation: "One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised."

• Historians say that on April 4, 1968, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. participated in a pillow fight in the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. This wouldn't be noteworthy, of course, except for the

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Although taking advice isn’t always easy for the headstrong Sheep, you might want to consider what someone you respect says about an upcoming decision.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A new offer is tempting, but don’t be bullied into a quick decision. Rely on your keen Bovine business sense to alert you to anything that might be questionable.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Your Gemini Twin nature rallies to help you deal with this week’s hectic schedules, both in your personal and professional lives. One caution: Watch your diet.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Avoid rushing to make up for time lost on a stalled workplace operation. Best to set up a schedule and pace yourself. Welcome the help of colleagues.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Despite those glittering holiday distractions you love so well, be sure to keep your feline senses set on high to alert you to anything that might require fast action.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Making an effort to restore fraying relationships proves to be more successful than you dared hope. The holidays also bring new friends into your life.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Private and professional matters compete for your attention. Be

honest in your assessment of which should get more of it, and for how long.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A seemingly endless list of must-do tasks is best handled by tackling them one by one, and taking energy-restoring timeouts between each job.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A vexing relationship seems destined to deteriorate no matter what each side tries to do. A third party’s advice just might prove helpful.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Reach out to ease any tensions caused by home or workplace pressures before they threaten the relationship-building progress you’ve made.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) You often go out of your way to show kindness to others. So, don’t be surprised if other people want to do something nice for you this week.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) People in your life respect your Piscean wisdom, so don’t hesitate to speak up about a matter that you feel isn’t being handled quite the way it should be.

BORN THIS WEEK: Your personal warmth helps you make friendships, and your sense of fair play helps you keep them. © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

fact that he was assassinated at the motel that same evening.

• Those who study such things say that men without beards are 40 percent more likely to describe themselves as happy.

• In November of this year, a bulldog named Otto set a Guinness World Record. In the city of Lima, Peru, Otto rode a skateboard through the legs of 30 people, setting

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a new record for skateboarding through the longest human tunnel.

• You probably won't be surprised to learn that before horseradish was called horseradish, it was known as "stingnose" in many areas of the United States. However, you might be surprised to learn that it was sometimes rubbed on a person's forehead to relieve a headache.

• L awmakers in Kentucky evidently once thought it necessary to pass legislation making it illegal to paint one's lawn red.

• You might not think of tarantulas as fragile, but they are. Despite their

soft, furry appearance, if one of these spiders has even a short fall without catching itself on its thread, the drop likely will shatter its exoskeleton or rupture its abdomen.

• If you ever have the good fortune to encounter a group of bunnies, you'll know that you can collectively call them a "fluffle." *** Thought for the Day: "If I have any beliefs about immortality, it is that certain dogs I have known will go to heaven, and very, very few persons— James Thurber © 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Legals

201 Business & Services

ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE

The undersigned person(s) does (do) hereby certify that my (our) business is or is to be conducted or transacted under the name of Untouchable Detailing And Car Wash, that its location is or will be at the address of 318 Haussler, Centralia, IL, 62801, in the County of Marion, State of Illinois, and that the true or real full name(s) of the person(s) owning, conducting or transacting the same, with the post office or address(es) of said person(s) is shown as below.

Richard McKinney 1001 E Broadway Centralia, IL 62801

STATE OF ILLINOIS

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242-8477

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Lusch Excavating & Sanitation Install • Pump Service Aerators & Septic Tanks

548-2637

I (we) further certify that the nature of my (our) aforementioned business is: Car wash and detail shop.

Dated this 7th day of December, 2015.

Richard McKinney

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302 Auto & Trucks For Sale

} SS:

COUNTY OF MARION } I, a Notary Public in and for the county and state aforesaid, do hereby certify that Richard McKinney is/are the same person(s) who personally appeared before me this day and duly acknowledged that they executed the above certificate and that the statements contained therein are true.

Dated this 7th day of December, 2015 Lori L. McElroy Notary Public 12-30 STATE OF ILLINOIS } } SS: COUNTY OF MARION } I, Steven A. Fox, County Clerk of Marion County, in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the within is a true and correct copy of an Assumed Name Certificate on file in my office.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at my office in Salem, Illinois, this 7th day of December, 2015.

Steven A. Fox / LM Marion County Clerk & Recorder

201 Business & Services

FOR SALE: 2006 Ford 3/4 ton truck, standard cab, 8' bed, 2 wheel drive, 87,000 mi., asking $6,750. Call 618-335-5347 1-13

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RVs & Campers

FOR SALE: Travel trailer 2005, 26 ft., R-Vision Trail Cruiser with 18" slideout, in very good condition, $6,000. Call 618-335-9227 1-6

401

Construction & Home Improvement

618-322-9967

Come See Our Crafts - Gifts – Bouquets Primitives - Antiques

2-25

Christmas Plunder at the

HOUSE OF PLUNDER Lots Of Porcelain Dolls Christmas Craft Kits & Supplies

Misc. Christmas Gifts FILL A BAG FOR $1.00!!!

406 N. Main – Iuka 618-323-6625

618-323-6622

BUILT-MOR BUILDINGS 24x40-$8,415 30x50-$12,260 40x60-$18,545 50x70-$27,435

Erected, Choice Of Colors

732-8704 or 237-0792

30 Years In Area www.builtmorbuildings.com

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FOR SALE: 50'w x 100'd empty lot, 10 D'Ann Dr., Centralia. Call 618-322-6757 TFN

FOR SALE: NEW PRICE! 2.1 beautiful acres, partially wooded. 15750 N. Hwy. 37, Mt. Vernon. Water onsite. Mt. Vernon High School, Rome Grade School. Must see to appreciate. No CFD. 618-316-0014 12-30

WANTED: Motivated Person To Work In Sales Must Be Neat In Appearance, Goal-Minded, Positive Attitude. Weekly Pay Plus Commission.

Send Resume ATTN: SALES MANAGER The Shoppers Weekly PO Box 1223 Centralia, IL 62801

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GEM Decorating, Inc. Owner: Alan Minor 301 W. Chestnut, Odin

775-6283

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starting pay 00

Apply in person at: DCA Construction 1620 N. 4th St. Breese, IL 62230

• Bulk Seeds • Grass Seeds • Bird Seeds & Feeders Come See Us For Your Lawn & Garden Needs

418 N. Oak • Centralia TFN 532-6779

501

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Drivers: $3,000.00 Orientation Completion Bonus! Dedicated, Regional, OTR & Point to Point Lanes! Great Pay, (New hires min. 800.00/ wk)! CDL-A 1yr. Exp.: 1-855-314-1138

702

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Situation Wanted

Houses For Sale

FOR SALE: 2 houses in Salem: 3 BR ranch home with garage and fenced yard, $58,000; and also a remodeled smaller home with deck and extra lot, $49,000.

618-322-7005 1-6

WORK WANTED: Mowing; cleaning gutters, basements, garages; hauling junk, metal, wood, tree limbs; tear down buildings; any odd jobs! No distance too far. Call 618-547-7728 1-6

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Construction & Home Improvement Lawn & Garden Buildings for Sale/Rent Houses For Sale Houses For Rent Apartment For Rent Mobile Homes For Rent Mobile Homes For Sale Business Property Lots & Acreage

401 404 500 501 502 503 504 505 506 507

Farming Firewood Furniture & Appliances Music Pets & Supplies Business Opportunities Help Wanted Situations Wanted Rummage Sales Wanted To Buy Miscellaneous

508 509 602 603 605 606 701 702 801 802 805

Wanted To Buy

802

We Pay Top Dollar!

WANTED OLD JAPANESE MOTORCYCLES

Buying Scrap Gold!

Top Dollar Pawn 215 E. Noleman • Centralia

533-9012

KAWASAKI-- Z1-900(1972-75), KZ900, KZ1000(1976-1982), Z1R, KZ1000MK2(1979,80), W1-650, H1-500(1969-72), H2-750(1972-1975), S1-250, S2-350, S3-400, KH250, KH400, SUZUKI--GS400, GT380, HONDA--CB750K(1969-1976), CBX1000(1979,80)

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Miscellaneous

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FOR SALE: Lennox furnace and air conditioner. This unit is in excellent working condition. Cost $6,000; price is $1,500 cash. Includes installation manuals.

Call 618-495-2304 12-30

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Great Readership Great Response!

CATTLE AUCTION

NEXT AUCTION: MONDAY, January 4 Cattle auctions are held 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. Sunday check-in hours are 1-6 p.m.

Mark Barnard Wayne City 618-895-2418

Ben Klebba Mt. Vernon 618-735-2503

NEED WINDOWS OR SIDING? HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO SAVE BIG! ALL ITEMS ARE BRAND NEW! • 9 Sqs. of Georgia Pacific Triple 3 Traditional Lap Gray Vinyl Siding

Original Cost $1,225 ($135 per sq.)

• 22 Pcs. 16X48 White Cedar Shake Panels

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Lawn & Garden

Wanted To Buy

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Construction Workers Needed

Gunsmithing Services Lost & Found Daycare Hunting & Fishing Travel Automotive Services Auto/Trucks For Sale RVs/Campers Boats/Watercrafts Motorcycles/ATVs Health & Fitness

100 101 102 103 104 200 201 202 203

Help Wanted

701

LOGSDON CONSTRUCTION & HOME REPAIR

618-780-9551 618-432-5479

Legals Antiques Arts & Crafts Announcements Adoptions Auctions Business & Services Computers & Services Financial Services

802

14 per hour

Maco Elevator

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Lots & Acreage

507

$

Rehabs • Electrical Plumbing • Roofing Concrete • Flatwork Over 30 Years Experience

205 N. Merritt St., Odin

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Barkley Barnard Fairfield 618-842-7850

CATTLEMEN'S LIVESTOCK, INC. Phone: 618-895-3156 Highway 15 West • P.O. Box 486, Wayne City, IL 62895

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CUSTOMER ALERT

To place this ad: Mail to P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 Call 1-800-479-6323 or Email info@theshoppersweekly.com

Please be advised we at The Shopperʼs Weekly Publications do not know of any fraudulent advertisements. We make every attempt to protect our readers, however we do not have the ability to investigate and verify all advertisements. Therefore, we advise our readers to ask questions of the advertisers they reply to, but be especially careful of anyone who asks you to send large sums of money up front. If you suspect a fraudulent ad in our publications, please give us a call at 618-533-7283.

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1412 S. Hickory Centralia

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AUTO PARTS Wade Johnson & Mark Lambert Owners

221 W. Broadway Centralia IL 62801

618-533-4181

AUTO

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Bruce E. Meyer, Owner 24 HOUR LIGHT & MEDIUM DUTY TOWING LOCALLY AND VETERAN OWNED NAPA AUTOCARE CENTER 211 Main • Walnut Hill IL 618-532-2942 2-3

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Employment/Help Wanted

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CLASS A CDL Driver. Good home time. Stay in the Midwest.

Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonuses and tax free money.

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Centralia Coin Shop

BIN est. 6-2011

221 S. Walnut, Salem

1 block southwest of fire station; Corner of W. Church & S. Walnut

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Hours: Sun., Mon. Closed Tues.-Fri. 10-4:30 • Sat. 10-?

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TOWING

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING

Shop & Home Phone 618-775-8255

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Consignment Shop

THE BARGAIN

Brown's Need A Tow?

Open 7 Days 9am - 4:30pm

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Scrap Gold, Jewelry, And Small Unique Vintage Collectible Items.

HEATING / COOLING

U.S. Hwy. 50 400 W. Poplar St. P.O. Box 295 Odin IL 62870

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Lincoln Trail Antiques

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Wants to purchase minerals and other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201 –––––––––––––––––––––––––

Employment/Help Wanted

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DIESEL MECHANIC NEEDED: Large irrigated farm near Pierre, SD. Salaried position $58,000 a year with health insurance and 401k. Degree and knowledge of farm equipment required.

Send resume and references to needadieselmechanic@gmail.com MCN)

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OWNER OPERATORS wanted.

Paid all miles. No touch freight.

Many operating discounts. Family run business for 75 years. Many bonuses and good home time.

Direct deposit paid weekly. Call 800-533-0564 ext.205. (MCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

CDL Drivers needed to haul livestock, home on weekends. Great Benefit Package for Full-Time Drivers! www.lynchlivestock.com or call Angie @ 563-776-3051 for more information. EOE (MCN)

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CARS/TRUCKS WANTED! Top $$$$$ PAID! Running or Not, All Years, Makes, Models. Free Towing! We’re Local! 7 Days/Week.

Call Toll Free: 1-888-416-2330

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25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Become a driver for Stevens Transport! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! New drivers earn $800+ per week! PAID CDL TRAINING! Stevens covers all costs! 1-888-734-6714 drive4stevens.com

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ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL TRAINEES NEEDED! Online career training can get you job ready now!! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Financial aid if qualified! HS Diploma/GED required.

1-877-253-6495

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MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED! Train at home to process Medical Billing & Insurance!

NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! Online training at Bryan University!

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Travel

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Vacation/Travel

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