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tour, no victory lap. He isn't even going to attend the press conference regarding his retirement. That is an instant classic. Contrast the way he left the game and the way Kobe Bryant left. The Lakers were a joke last season, but Kobe scored 60 in his final game and made sure everyone knew just how proud he was of himself. Not D unc an. "The Big Fundamental" was trying to win another championship. He didn't have a clothing collection; there were no collectors' item shoes, no commercials of him driving a Buick. None of that. You know what else there was none of? No tirades about being late for practice, no holding out for an outrageous raise, no temper tantrums if he wasn't the guy chosen to take the lastsecond shot. I scoured the Interwebs, looking for a story about how Tim Duncan once saved somebody's life ... and found nothing of the sort. When you look at a guy like Tim Duncan, you say to yourself, "They just don't make players like that anymore." They really don't. He was one of a kind.

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Tim Duncan was the best power forward I've ever seen, and I've been watching since his days at Wake Forest. I know I'm not the only Maryland Terrapin who remembers standing outside Cole Field House in freezing cold weather for hours, just to make sure we got great seats to watch a Wake Forest team with the best big man in the ACC. We were surprised he stayed at Wake Forest for four years — he would have been a first round pick any year — and it didn't take a genius to figure he'd play well in the NBA. It's safe to say that he exceeded expectations. He's played for only one team, for one coach. He was the only person to win a championship in three different decades. College player of the year, rookie of the year, All-Star MVP, regular season MVP (three times) and NBA Finals MVP (twice). Only

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1. In 2015, Mike Trout and Prince Fielder became the ninth and 10th players to hit for the career cycle in the AllStar Game. Name four of the first eight to do it. 2. Who was the last Cincinnati Reds pitcher before Johnny Cueto in 2014 to win 20 or more games in a season? 3. Seven NFL franchises have won consecutive Super Bowls. Name five of them.

Michael Jordan and Larry Bird can say they did something like that. Only Kareem AbdulJabbar and Robert Parish have won more games. He and Kareem AbdulJabaar are the only players in NBA history with 26,000 points, 15,000 rebounds and 3,000 blocks Fifteen times, he was an all-star. Every one of his seasons ended with the San Antonio Spurs going to the playoffs. Five times, his team took the crown — including one time from the King himself, the year that San Antonio avenged their loss in the previous year, picking themselves up and beating Miami. With the exception of the lockout season, the Spurs won more than 50 games each season. There are 20-year-old Knicks fans vomiting tears when they hear that. He was 42 ... of course we knew that he was Mark Vasto is a veteran going to retire. But look sportswriter who lives in at the way he did. He simply said nothing. No New Jersey. press conferences, no © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. season-long adulation 4. How many times has the Gonzaga men's basketball team reached the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight? 5 . Wa s h i n g t o n ' s Braden Holtby tied an NHL record in the 2015-16 season for most goalie wins in one season (48). Who else holds the mark? 6. Name the last driver for Joe Gibbs Racing to win the Daytona 500 before Denny Hamlin did it in 2016. 7. In 2016, tennis star Roger Federer's streak of playing in consecutive Grand Slam events ended. How many was it?

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Dear Editor, Everyone liked her speech until someone in the Clinton staff dug up Mrs. Obama's speech during the 2008 election primary. The left has made a big issue out of Melania's speech where there are two paragraphs that are real close to being the same as Mrs. Obama's speech. The fact that Melania was speaking from the heart was lost by the attack from the left. Now let me bring something to the attention of the readership. Melania came to America in 2001 and

worked hard and became a citizen in 2006. In Melania's speech she mentioned how proud she was to become an American. Mrs. Obama was born in 1964 and experienced a life described as above the normal. Mr. Obama became President in January 2009. At that time, at age 45, she said that this is the first time I'm proud to be an American. Let's be honest, I'm a conservative Christian. I question everything I see and hear. This includes my parents, my preacher, my children, commercials on TV, my friends and all po-

litical people. I was against Obama in 2007 and have never apologized since I was not wrong. I chose Trump and Kasich in March and have not changed my choice. Why Trump? I started working for money when I was 6 years old. I carried coal for the stove to warm the house. I moved on to mowing lawns, setting pins in a bowling alley, bagging groceries in stores, and working my way through college. I graduated debt free. I worked in industry from my sophomore year in college until I was 66. My life's beliefs mirror

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Trump's presentation to the public, especially political correctness. He has worked and made life better all of his life and will work magic on America's economy and our country's position in the world. Richard Freeman

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into more trouble than anything else. But God has also graciously taught me that my tongue under His control can do a world of good. James says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the tongue can no man tame. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.â&#x20AC;? (James 3:8) While it is true no man can fully control the tongue â&#x20AC;&#x201D; God can, if you surrender it to Him. As horses must be controlled by bridles and bits, so we need control over our tongue. Consider the following acronym that will help us have control over our tongue. C â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s control over your life will give you power over all areas of your life. The cross is the answer. When the Israelites encountered bitter, poisonous water, Moses threw a tree into the waters and they became sweet. The tree symbolizes Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cross. His blood cleanses us from all sins. (I John 2:7) H â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Heart. It is an issue of the heart. Many speak in bitterness and hate because their heart is full of it. (James 3:9-12) We need a heart change. Receiving

Bridling Your Tongue obey us and we turn about their whole bodyâ&#x20AC;? The old west owes (James 3:3-4) much to the horses and Consider how much the cowboys who rode damage the tongue can them. Before the west do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even so the tongue was tamed, man learned is a little member and how to tame and use the boasted great things. horses. What enabled Behold, how great a them to have so much matter a little fire control over a horse kindled and the tongue which outweighed them is a fire, a world of iniqby hundreds of pounds? uity so is the tongue They learned how to use amongst our members the bridle and bit to . . . sets on fire the course direct the horse. of nature and is set on The Word of God has fire of hell.â&#x20AC;? (James much to say about the 3:5-6) tongue. Your tongue is Sometimes I suffer a barometer of true re- from hoof and mouth ligion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If any man disease. I put my foot in among you seems to be my mouth. I speak religious and bridles not without thinking. When his tongue but deceives I was a kid we used to his own heart this manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s give a retort to those religion is vain.â&#x20AC;? (James who would taunt us. 1:25) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sticks and stones may James also says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;For break my bones, but in many things we words will never hurt offend all. If any man me!â&#x20AC;? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where offends not in word, the we learned that refrain, same is a perfect man but I soon learned that and able to bridle the it was not true. Words whole body.â&#x20AC;? (James 3:2) can be very piercing and Just as we can control a damaging. Over the powerful horse with a years my tongue got me bridle and bit so we must c ont rol ou r This Sermon Is Brought tongue. As a large ship can be controlled by a small rudder so our tongue can give direction to our life or crash us on the rocks. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Behold we put bits in horseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouths that they may

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Christâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forgiveness and giving forgiveness will change your heart. (I John 1:9) R â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Righteous fruit will flow from your tongue when you are master controlled. The fruit of the Spirit will be wholesome and winsome. (James 3:1518; Galatians 5:22) I â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Instruction in godly wisdom will help you know when and what to say. (James 3:1317) S â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sanctification by the Spirit will cleanse your tongue. Isaiahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tongue was touched by a fiery coal from God. (Isaiah 6:1-8; Acts 2:3; 13:9-10) Is your tongue sanctified? T â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Talk of positive things. Talk of faith and purity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Death and life are in the power of the tongue.â&#x20AC;? (Proverbs 18:21; Philippians 4:4-9) Talk about Jesus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; your testimony is part of your victory. (Revelation 12:11) Bridles and bits can control a horse, but only Christ can bring control over your tongue. Are you Master controlled? Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com

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Last week's column focus w a s t he R e publ i c an National Convention (RNC), this week it's the Democratic National Convention (DNC). What a difference. Yet that depends on who you listen to or believe. If you listen to the liberal media — CNN, MSNBC, ABC and NBC, etc. — coverage, the less than fair and balanced networks, "the spin machines" said the DNC Convention was wonderful, and what you heard of the coverage was positive and enthusiastic and the RNC Convention was negative! In my opinion, in watching both conventions and in listening to the wrap ups, it was just the opposite. Below is what I saw and heard: Starting with the first night, the evening speeches were given with not one American flag present. But fear not, I saw at least one Palestinian flag in the audience. At the same time there were reports of protesters spitting on and burning the American flag outside. Other highlights included retired General John Allen. While he spoke endorsing Hillary Clinton, DNC participants heckled him in anti war protests. That happened and the liberal media tried to sweep it under the rug. Of course, let's not forget the woman who spoke on abortion, and the parading of the child that belonged to illegal immigrants. Another one of the DNC highlights was the appearance of Michael Brown's m o t h e r. R e m e m b e r

Michael Brown? A real upstanding citizen! To glorify this individual was a slap in the face to real heroes, our men and women in blue. But pushing ahead, let's not forget the other highlights, like the speech by Billy Clinton on the romantic courtship and marriage of Hillary and himself. (In my opinion, they are partners in crime.) Seriously, Bill Clinton used the White House as a romper room for his sexual escapades, but Hillary stood by her man. And of course, let's not forget, the endorsement of Barack Obama for Hillary Clinton was one of the top highlights. At least according to what I saw of him, during his speech he mentioned himself well over 100 times, and in the end alluded to voting for Hillary to keep his do-nothing last term going. And trust, she will if elected. Of course, there was no mention of Benghazi and the lies she told the families of the victims. The last emails that disappeared — that probably put our national security at risk, among the other corruption and lies that Bill and Hillary have been wrapped in for 25 plus years — never came up. It was a four day event full of attacks on Donald Trump because that's all they have. They certainly can't go on their record, either one of them. But let's face it, conventions are all about showmanship. But in my opinion, there was no comparison between the DNC and RCN conventions. And by far the RNC Convention was above

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board, patriotic and full of worthwhile speakers, and yes, there were some things I disagreed with. Not so the DNC, which I found unpatriotic, deceitful, dishonest and certainly un-Christian. In most cases it reached the bottom of the barrel, with a few exceptions like Mr. and Mrs. Kahn who lost their brave son. But to top the whole four day event off, it was reported that right after the convention was over Wall Street Hedge Fund donors met with the Hillar y Clinton Camp, and at this point they have donated $48.5 million to her campaign, compared to Donald Trump's $19,000. You want to tell me again who's in the back pocket of Wall Street! And no, the liberal media won't give you that. Hillary said they were following the money, and trust, they are. There is a big difference in the two candidates. Donald Tr ump do es Donald Trump, and Hillary Clinton does and says anything for a vote. In the meantime, take time to go see Hillary's America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party. It's a documentary that would even keep Bill Clinton awake. Until next week. To comment on this or any column in The Shopper’s Weekly, please mail to: Editor, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia IL 62801, email to info@theshoppersweekly.com or drop it off at the office on 301 E. Broadway. In order for your letter to be considered for publication, you must provide your signature and an address and phone number where you can be reached. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published.

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The old folk song goes, "Can she bake a cherry pie, Billy Boy, Billy Boy? Can she bake a cherry pie, charming Billy?" It carried an inevitable rural sentiment closer to the truth than most people think. Years ago at church suppers, farm sales, country fairs and ladies aid societies, the all American pie was the standard by which judgements were made. My grandma and mom were well known for their pie making skills. And trust, in Southern Illinois, there were many farm families that had a pie in the oven nearly every day. Some of my favorite old recipes are below. I will share a few more next week.

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Pre-bake pie crust at 425° for 5 minutes, or until crust looks dry in a few places, not shiny; reserve. In saucepan or microwave, scald milk until it forms crust on top; set aside. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry; set aside. In mixing bowl, gradually add sugar to egg yolks, beating constantly; mix well. Add salt, if desired. Whisk in hot milk and vanilla; continue to whisk until well combined. Fold in beaten whites until only small bits are visible. Sprinkle nutmeg on partially cooked crust; pour custard into crust. Bake in 425° oven 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; continue to bake 20 minutes, or until table knife inserted 1" from side comes out clean. Cool on rack. Serve warm or cold. Makes one 9" pie. *** If you have a favorite recipe and want to share it with us, just send it in c/o The Shopper's Weekly, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 or email to: info@theshoppersweekly.com, (Subject - ATTN: Lizzie) Also, if you have a household problem, like a stubborn stain or a kitchen conundrum, drop us a line, our readers just might have your solution! I'm also interested in your general decorating or household tips. Send your message in a bottle and we might just publish it and enlighten our readers! Until next week, Au Revoir! —Elizabeth Fenton

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CAN HUMAN GROWTH HORMONE CHEAT AGING? Human g rowt h hormone performs a number of biological functions and is in abundance when children and adolescents are growing. But HGH has recently become a coveted cosmetic supplement designed to improve metabolism, fend off weight gain and restore the vigor of youth. The off-label use of HGH has resulted in a multi-billion dollar industry but not without significant controversy. HGH, also known as somatotropin or somatropin, is a natural substance excreted by the pituitary gland in the brain. It stimulates growth and cell reproduction and regeneration. As a person ages, his or her HGH levels decrease. In certain instances, doctors will prescribe HGH to treat children’s growth disorders or deficiencies in adults. However, some patients

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Medicine, the largest review of trials with HGH demonstrate that longterm use of growth hormone caused an average 2.3 kilogram (about 5 lbs) loss of weight, 2.6 kg (5.6 lbs) loss of fat, 1.4 kg (3 lbs) increase in lean body mass and no consistent change in bone density. Patients using HGH tend to feel better, too, as seen in quality of life scores. But these benefits often come at a cost. One significant disadvantage of HGH injections is that they are very expensive. Over the course of a year, men and women receiving HGH injections can expect to pay thousands of dollars for those injections, particularly if they are not covered by insurance. Injections also can only be given by a licensed medical practitioner, requiring multiple trips to the doctor during the

course of therapy. Another pitfall of injectable HGH is that it is an artificial source of the hormone. When the body becomes accustomed to receiving HGH from an external source, the pituitary gland may decrease the natural production of HGH. Should a person cease therapy, he or she may find that they are now deficient in the hormone. The Mayo Clinic says that HGH isn’t the magical answer for staving off aging. The organization warns that there is little evidence that taking HGH supplements provides any measurable benefit for healthy individuals and it may actually result in side effects that are unhealthy. These can include carpal tunnel syndrome, swelling in the arms and legs, joint pain, muscle pain, and enlargement of breast tissue in men. HGH also may contribute to conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.

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be easier when tackled together as a family or a group of friends. According the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the world’s leading centers devoted to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention, many foods can help men, women and children reduce their cancer risk. When shopping for household groceries, families and groups of friends living together can aim to make the following cancer-fighting foods part of their daily diets. Produce • Broccoli • Cauliflower • Brussels sprouts • Oranges • Organic spinach • Organic kale or collard greens • Peas (fresh or frozen) • Red or purple grapes (preferably organic, if imported) • Tomatoes (no salt added

Protein • Lean chicken or turkey • Lean fish, including salmon, halibut, redfish or red snapper • Low-sodium black, red or pinto beans • Low-sodium garbanzo beans • Tofu Dairy • Eggs or egg substitutes • Low-fat cheese • Skim, or fat-free, milk Grains • Lentils • Regular or instant wild rice or brown rice • Whole grain pasta Bread • Whole grain bread, tortillas or buns Condiments • Canola oil • Low-fat or fat-free salad dressing • Olive oil Spices • Turmeric

CONSERVATION WORLD

tivities including fishing instruction, archery ranges, and expert information on habitat enhancement, state parks, wildlife, fish, and forestry. Conservation World is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 12-21.

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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources welcomes visitors to the 2016 Illinois State Fair in Springfield to spend some time at Conservation World on the state fairgrounds, Aug. 12-21. Conservation World features nearly 30 acres of family ac-

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