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mayor.) and currency. Really the only other place we revisit and venerate anybody outside of a church is in our sports cathedrals and record books. Curt Schilling was my favorite baseball analyst. Oftentimes he would predict the next pitch, and other times really get you into the mindset of a pitcher. That, however, wasn't enough for him. Somewhere along the way he decided to ridicule transgendered people, and he was fired for that. It doesn't take a brain surgeon to guess that transgendered people were not welcome in the bathrooms of his locker rooms growing up, and while I always espouse the concept of free speech, Schilling's case proves once again that free speech does in fact come with a cost. Schilling had guts when he played, he bled on the mound, but being a baseball analyst simply was not enough for him. Clearly, he was never ready for the bloodthirsty crowd that simply didn't want to hear what he was saying anymore. I hope he gets another shot, but I won't be surprised if he again shoots himself in the foot. For some people, it's never enough.

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fered by the team. If memory serves, he actually told reporters before the game that "aura" and "mystique" were stripper names, and he didn't believe in that, or in a curse, because he was Christian. But times have changed, and maybe we shouldn't be surprised that an athlete like Schilling seems mired in the past. He wouldn't be the first athlete to do so ... that's why they call old memories "glory days." It is very difficult to leave your mark on the world. Nobody knows the name of the architect of the pyramids, for instance, and very few people can name an accomplishment of a politician born just a few decades ago. Many people would be hard pressed to name the presidents carved into Mt. Rushmore, and it'd be otherworldly to find someone who knows who Mr. Rushmore was. We keep score by putting Mark Vasto is a veteran names on streets (how sportswriter who lives in many people in Chicago New Jersey. know that Cermak was an assassinated mayor?), air© 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. ports (LaGuardia? Also a became the fastest NBA player to 1,000 career 3-pointers made (369 games). Who had been the fastest? 5. In 2015, Chicago's Patrick Kane set an NHL record for most consecutive games with a goal or assist by a U.S.-born player (26 games). Who had held the mark? 6. Toronto's Sebastian Giovinco set a Major League Soccer record in 2015 for most combined goals and assists in a season (37). Who had held the mark? 7. Who did Floyd Mayweather Jr. face in the first and last fights of his undefe ated 49-b out boxing career?

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speakOUT letters to the editor

I have had it with you people in Washington, Democrats and Republicans alike. Let's be honest for a change. I know it's difficult for you but it is time you woke up and faced the music. The Americans have sent a message and you completely ignore it. Both parties are a bunch of self-serving babies. All you care about is yourselves and saving your party. Well look where that has gotten us in the last twenty-five years or thirty years. We have a deficit of over 19 trillion dollars and climbing every day. We have unfunded liabilities of over 200 trillion dollars, over 94 million citizens who are of employment age do not have jobs, over 100 million are receiving entitlements from the government, over 50 million people are living in poverty and 46 million are on food stamps. Of our citizens who have jobs only 47% of them are full time. There is your report card. All you can think about is yourselves and your party. Well the people have had it with you and they have spoken at the primary polls. It is time you woke up and listened. The country simply cannot take any more of your leadership because you obviously do not

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have the ability to lead our nation. It is time you got off your high horse and did what is best for the 320 million plus people you were hired to lead. Let's face it, you are for the most part, lawyers and politicians who have miserably failed the American people. You have lied time and time again to them and it finally caught up with you. Lie number one: you report unemployment around 5%. How can you do that? You forgot that once those who are unemployed and their unemployment checks run out, they are no longer included in the rate reported by the Federal Bureau. The more realistic rate is 40%. Lie number two: inflation rate is below 2%. Since when does food and gasoline not count as cost of living? It is not included in the 2% rate. And there are literally thousands of items that companies have lowered the contents of their packaging and left the pricing the same. Here are a few examples: bar of soap used to be flat on all sides now is concave, toothpaste used to be 8.4 oz now is 6 oz, toilet paper is over an inch narrower today and has a larger cardboard core but the prices stayed the same. I call it

inflation by deflation. The list of lies goes on and on but you get the message. The point is when the people no longer believe you it is time to change your ways or else step down. Most of you are owned by big business and you are obligated by taking their bribes to do their bidding. Well for a start, lobbyists and big business donations should be outlawed. There is a lot more that needs to be changed such as big pharma and the FDA in regard to the people's health issues that could not only save lives but would save literally billions of dollars in their medical expenses. Another time on this issue. Larry McCaskey _________________ Send your letters to the editor to: Shopper’s Weekly-Speak Out, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 or e-mail us at info@theshoppersweekly.com. The Shopper’s Weekly reserves the right to edit content of any published letter. Your letters must have your signature and an address and phone number where you can be reached before publication. The Shopper’s Weekly reserves the right to not publish any letter. The views expressed here are not necessarily the opinions of this publication.

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ach week the Shoppers Weekly Papers will be showing you a piece of historic architecture. Can you guess where it is? The only clue we can give you this week is that this building is located in Centralia. The answer is on page 12.

SOUTH CENTRAL TRANSIT RECOGNIZED FOR COMMITMENT AND EXEMPLARY WORK Sheila Niederhofer, Executive Director of South Central Transit, recently received documentation praising them for their commitment, proficiency, budgets, reports, growth and high levels of rider satisfaction. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) sent a letter commending SCT on their professionalism and adherence to excellence, stating that their ridership has nearly doubled, they have excel-

lent compliance with all federal and state requirements, and their applications and budgets are subm i t t e d a c c u r a t e l y, completely and on time. IDOT went on to thank SCT for being one of the best transit agencies in Illinois. The RTC (Rural Transit Assistance Center) also sent a similar letter along with their assessments of SCT's service performance. It stated, "In summary, South Central Transit's op-

erating and funding numbers are outstanding, indicting an upper tier rural transit system. In addition, SCT had well-balanced rider demographics (general public, seniors, individuals with disabilities)." South Central Transit is located at 100 N. Locust in Centralia and has offices located in Mt. Vernon, Breese, DuQuoin and West Frankfort.

Sandoval FFA Members recently participated in the Section 21 FFA Horticulture Career Development Event that was hosted by the Mt. Vernon FFA Chapter. Â The event is a competitive event in which FFA members test their knowledge and skills in horticulture practices and landscaping. Participants must complete a general knowledge exam testing horticultural principles including plant anatomy, production, marketing, turf, landscape design and maintenance. The third part of the event is where members look at four plants of the same type and place them in order from healthiest to least healthy.

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CENTRALIA SALVATION ARMY NEEDS JELLY For the entire month of May, Centralia Salvation Army is teaming up with America's Financial Choice and BCMW Head Start in efforts to collect jelly for the food pantry. Salvation Army has a surplus of peanut butter, but no jelly! Help them make a difference in the community today with your donation.

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lead the Silver Stallions to their second consecutive 20 win season, which included a school record for a 17 game winning streak and a school record of 22 wins, plus they captured a regional title. Pictured is a scene from the event.

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CENTRALIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES!

Commencement Ceremony: Sunday, May 22, 2016 • 2:00 p.m.

Amber Michelle Ackermann

Shaylah Dell Anderson

Samantha B. Angles

Austin Grant Arnold

Benjamin James Ashby

Theresa Elizabeth Barnett

Alexia Monique Barr

Elizabeth Ann Barwald

Isabelle Jane Bennett

Jarod Tyler Bequette

John Melvin Betterton, Jr.

Kloie Ann Biagi

Collin Michael Bierman

Tyriq Amaru Shyheim Billberry

Austin Eugene Black

Garrett Townsend Blanchard

Tim Eugene Boughers

Davia Brandi Boyd

Lauren Mackenzie Branon

Jacob Austin Brothers

Samantha Marie Brown

Alexis Ann Bunton

Adra Joel Burnes

James Nobel Burnes

Sean Christopher Cary

Skyann Shay Cason

Brayan Edgardo Chavez Castro

Christian A. Coats

Cheyenne Elisabeth Danielle Crawford

Ashante Shania Dabney

Briana Kay Deadmond

Dakota John Dekalb

Ben Marcus Depew

Kalab James Depew

Dylan Daniel DeShane

Jacob Quentin Doane

Matthew Joel Dobbs

Austin Michael Eckhoff

Jewel Ann Eckhoff

Seth Aaron Edmonson

Nathan Alexander Edwards

Braniquéka Iman Engelkins

Brayden Mikal Erlinger

Dylan Connor Felgenhauer

Gabrielle Louise Finley

Hannah Madison Finley

Tyler Anthony Finley

Luis Javier Galvan

Allison LeeAnna Gansauer

Kolton Noah Garcia

Kaitlyn Ashton Garren

Jared Brian Glenn

Brodric Szavion Green

Tanner Jacy Breanna Gyorkos

Lucas Michael Haake

Brooke Elizabeth Hall

Baylee Lynn Hammond

Ryan Dougla Hargis

Ashley Jean Higgins

Brendan Ray Hixenbaugh

Kaylee Rose Hoelscher

Jordan Paige Hollingsead

Paige Nicole Hossler

Kelsey Marie HueneHenseler

David Bradley Hutson

Dani June Hutton

Reanna Nicole Hutton

Travis Andrew Jackson

Treyton Edward Garret Jansen

Cameron Samuel Johnston

Jerome Eugene Johnson, Jr.

Desireé Maria Jones

Darin Rial Juday

Benjamin Amir Junidi

Imani Najai Marie Kaufman

Krista Dawn Keebler

Octavis Wardrell Keeler

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CONGRATULATIONS!

CENTRALIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES!

Commencement Ceremony: Sunday, May 22, 2016 • 2:00 p.m.

Clare Buchanan Kessler

Molly Emma Knott

Dakota Austin Korzenewski

Colton Reese Kracht

Patrick Dylan Lampe

Parker Charles Lane

Ashlyn Nachole Lashbrook

Lacy Marie Ledbetter

Trenton Wayne Lee

Cortini Taneya Lockhart

Brittany Carol Ann Loranzan

Alexis Mon'a Luke

Micaela Carmina Maco

Niayr B. Maines

Alexis Paige Marcum

Sierra Lynn Marcum

Brayden Dale Mashburn

Christopher Daniel May

Trevon Anthony McClain

Taylor Nicole McElroy

Kalynn Rene McMillan

Justine Elizabeth Meredith

Alyssa Marie Miller

Devon Drake Miller

Jeffrey David Miller II

Tiffany N. Miller

Karena Renae Moats

Rebekah Erin Mondy

Logan Michael Moore

Ashton Angela Morris-Smith

Samantha Ann Mueller

Tanner Wayne Murray

Jane Elizabeth Neff

Katlyn Rose Niepoetter

Cameron Lee Nollman

Emily Nicole Nollman

Brooke Ashton Oller

D'Aaron Lee Owens

Laura Vanesa Pahuamba

Annamarie Gherardini Pas

Hema M. Patel

Kalan Jean Pelaez

Karson Joe Pelaez

Riley Elizabeth Peters

Victoria Ann Phillips

Mitchel Lee Pierce

Hunter Joseph Pollock

James N. M. Powers

Brionna Marie Ray

Cassie Rene Redman

Ryan Andrew Reed

Amber Nicole Reeves

Dorian Lamar Reeves

Jayden Rose Regnier

Rebekah Noel Robbins

Nicole Chantal Rodman

Jared Matthew Rollinson

Dylan Wayne Rowcliff

Samont Alexander Samant

Haley Marie Sanders

Macie Jo Sanders

Cheyanne Marie Schriefer

Hallie Danielle Scott

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Elizabeth R. Sheets

Natalie Nicole Sill

Cynthia Lynn Sloat

Evalynne Hannah Snyder

Mackenzie Grace Sprehe

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Jace Holden Swartzlander

Dawson Christopher Thomas

Autumn Nicole Luceal Thompson

Marissa Ann Tockstein

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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

CENTRALIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES!

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Seina Ueno

Joshua Carl Vandeventer

Christina Renee Vandiver

Nicholas Trevor Whritenour

Aislyn Marie Vaughn

Trinidad Maria Vicente

Matthew Stephen Williams

Emily Paige Williams

Katie Elizabeth Wiles

Lundyn Tyree Waithe

Alexia Silverly Warnick

Roberta Lynn Wilson

Courtney Lorraine Watson

Brett Lane Winegarner

Alexandra Marie Waugh

Kathryn Margaret Wolenhaupt

Shandon Allen Webster I

Erika Alexis Wrzesinski

Zackary Alan Weemer

Daniel Demetrius White

Trisha LeAnn White

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It’s All Good I remember a funky t-shirt that I used to wear that said, “It’s All Good”. God’s Word assures us that it is all good for those who love the Lord. “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28) In God’s economy, what does it mean, “It’s all Good”? Let’s meditate on Romans 8:28. “AND WE KNOW” — Knowledge builds confidence, generates hope, and guides our pathway into truth and life. The apostle Paul revealed his secret to victory, “For I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that day.” (II Timothy 1:12) Know that God is able. Know

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that no person can bring you total fulfillment and satisfy all your needs; only the Lord Jesus Christ can. “THAT ALL THINGS” — This means that God promises to work all things together for good — the good, the bad, and the ugly. In Romans 8:18-25, Paul addresses the subject of suffering. “The sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” (Romans 8:18) He shares that hope is realized through perseverance. (Romans 8:25) It’s a principle taught throughout God’s Word. Joseph is a great example of God taking bad things and working them to the good of His children. All things include our mistakes and our sufferings at the hand of others. “WORK TOGETHER” — God works everything together

for our good. Corrie ten Boom liked to use the illustration of a beautiful tapestry. From the backside it looks like a tangled mess of threads, but viewed from the front of the finished work, it is a beautiful masterpiece. Paul also revealed that as we pray in the Spirit God works everything together according to His will and purpose for our lives. (Romans 8:26-27) “FOR GOOD” — God is good and does all things well. He promises to ultimately work everything together for our good. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. In the shepherd’s psalm, David concluded, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” (Psalm 23:6) Joseph told his brothers that what they meant for evil toward him, God worked it for good. (Genesis 45:1-8) A recent post on Facebook said, “Happiness keeps you sweet. Trials keep you strong. Sorrow keeps you human. Failures keep you humble. Success keeps you glowing.” It’s all good — with God. “TO THOSE WHO LOVE GOD” — Those who do not love God move out from under God’s covering. They do not care about God’s purposes. Paul

explains how much God loves us. “He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not give us all things.” (Romans 8:31-39) Do you love God? It’s all good. “TO THOSE WHO ARE THE CALLED” — Paul reveals that God foreknew you, predestined, and called you. (Romans 8:29-30) You can be one of the called out ones. Confess Christ

as your Lord and Savior. (Romans 10:9) What a privilege and joy to be part of the called. It’s all good for the called. “ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE” — God has a purpose for your life and a purpose for all the suffering we may go through in our lives. For those who love Him, no sorrows are ever wasted. Paul declares, “Yet in all these things we are

more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” (Romans 8:36-37) Know and remember God has a purpose. (Jeremiah 29:11) Do you love God? It’s all good! Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com

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And speaking of women, I keep seeing the national polls about female voters. I find it interesting that of the women I've spoken to or heard from, only about 5% have said they are for Clinton, and when I asked why, the answer is because she's a woman. I can assure them if they're looking at women's issues and her track record, that would be a reason to not vote for her. The only woman Hillary Clinton is for is Hillary herself, and possibly her daughter. I'll give her that much credit. On to the real news last week. Obama's complete over reach on major bathroom issues in our schools leaves public schools in danger of losing their federal funding! What other laws can he play with until his disastrous term is up? In Obama's new directive to schools, it pushes them to allow transgender access to bathrooms. The issue: The wording in this directive is such that students shall be able to use the bathroom, shower room or locker room they claim to sexually identify with. This certainly takes it beyond a transgender issue to a fear and safety issue from those lying to obtain access for other reasons. The way it looks at this point, if schools fail to comply they are in danger of losing federal funding. Thank God there are some governors that are standing up against this dangerous action! This all leaves me wondering what Obama would do if his daughters were in the shower room and a guy walked in. And that's okay if he says he identifies himself as female. Why hasn't the liberal media asked this question about Obama's own two daughters? This all started with North Carolina. Letters went out with guidance on the issues, and it contains an implicit

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7:15

CHI

6:10 12:45

FRI

LAA