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Jordan Has Spoken It was less than a year ago that Kareem Abdul Jabbar mentioned that Michael Jordan chose "commerce over conscience," failing to comment on the social issues we face in America. Welcome to this week's sports column. It's time to let the man have his say, which he did on ESPN's newly dropped website called "The Undefeated" — the famous sport channel's attempt to address racial matters, presumably in sports. Wedged between a listicle about Prince and the death of Ms. Cleo (which she surely predicted), we have a statement from his Airness himself. When you think about sports drinks or really cool sneakers or a guy who can fly and dunk on Bugs Bunny, only one name bubbles to the surface: Michael Jordan ... the second greatest player to ever play who did not fight Bruce Lee, through no fault of his own. When you think about social causes, the second most exposed athlete of alltime — Jordan — remained silent on the issues that mattered. No longer. Jordan has spoken. Here are his words: "As a proud American, a

hope that we can come together as Americans, and through peaceful dialogue and education, achieve constructive change. "To support that effort, I am making contributions of $1 million each to two organizations, the International Association of Chiefs of Police's newly established Institute for C ommunity-Police Relations, and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. The Institute for CommunityPolice Relations' policy and oversight work is focused on building trust and promoting best practices in community policing. My donation to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund will support its ongoing work in support of reforms that will build trust and respect between communities and law enforcement. Although I know these contributions alone are not enough to solve the problem, I hope the resources will help both organizations make a positive difference. "We are privileged to live in the world's greatest country — a country that has provided my family and me the greatest of opportunities. The problems we face didn't happen overnight and they won't be solved tomorrow, but if we all work together, we can foster greater understanding, positive change and create a more peaceful world for ourselves, our children, our families and our communities." Now, can we get back to the game?

father who lost his own dad in a senseless act of violence, and a black man, I have been deeply troubled by the deaths of AfricanAmericans at the hands of law enforcement and angered by the cowardly and hateful targeting and killing of police officers. I grieve with the families who have lost loved ones, as I know their pain all too well. "I was raised by parents who taught me to love and respect people regardless of their race or background, so I am saddened and frustrated by the divisive rhetoric and racial tensions that seem to be getting worse as of late. I know this country is better than that, and I can no longer stay silent. We need to find solutions that ensure people of color receive fair and equal treatment AND that police officers — who put their lives on the line every day to protect us all — are respected and supported. "Over the past three decades, I have seen up close the dedication of the law enforcement officers who protect me and my family. I have the greatest respect for their sacrifice and service. I also recognize Mark Vasto is a veteran that for many people of sportswriter who lives in color their experiences with Kansas City. law enforcement have been different than mine. I have © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. decided to speak out in the

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This week's column was, for the most part, already written until after church Sunday. So what happened? First, let me assure you the last person to preach or sit in the pulpit, and who probably has more than anyone deserves, is me. Often I've said to family and friends I've lived a charmed life and have been blessed. So please understand when I incorporate my faith into this political column it's because I truly believe if we as a country don't turn to God now, we will face destruction within. And it's happening now. With that said, as I sat down in the back row of church last Sunday morning, I found it interesting that our pastor started out by saying he had his sermon done but had a calling in the middle of the night to rework it. Ironically, after watching the news early Sunday morning on the craziness in Milwaukee, WI, my mind was already churning about where we are as a country. I was also looking at a rewrite, about how we have become acceptant of — or should I say are turning a blind eye to — the wrong that's going on, and we are doing nothing about it. Let me start with what the Pastor said — something I had already also been thinking about — involving God. It was something I already knew and had thought about before walking into church. He said, "When we turn our backs on Israel, God will lift his hand off America." And then my mind flashed back to Milwaukee, then Ferguson, then Orlando, and on and on, and I realized this is happening. Our country is coming apart from within. Since 1948 America has stood firm with Israel, and so we should. As a Christian nation, one nation under God — and yes there are other faiths, but today they have more rights than we do — under this current administration our allegiance to Israel has been, in my opinion, less than committed and very shaky to say the least. And it's a

kiss of death leading to destruction from within. We have become a nation where approximately 20% of the Christians in the country attend churches on a regular basis. We at our church Sunday prayed for the men and women in blue, along with all first responders, as well as teachers, other staff, and our innocent children for their safety as they go back to school! When as a nation did that start happening? I see plenty wrong with this picture, not because we are praying, but because we have to be concerned about these things. On Saturday night all hell broke loose in Milwaukee. It's too early to know all the details. However, the answer, no matter what, isn't to destroy with rioting, hate and total disregard for human life. After a fatal shooting between an individual with a stolen gun and a police officer, at least 100 protestors set fire to at least four area businesses, one being a gas station with bulletproof glass, with employees inside when it was set on fire. Thank God all the employees survived with a great deal of effort. At least one police car was torched and one city alderman called for mayhem. Nothing like destroying opportunity for all! That takes a certain mentality, kind of like Ferguson, which Hillary Clinton glorified by having Michael Brown's mother at the DNC Convention. When did this kind of divide start? While all this is going on, many stay quiet, not to rock the boat. The liberal media, MSNBC and CNN, spin their bull by not covering real issues. A prime example, the hot topic last week was Donald Trump who said that the NRA could do something on the second amendment rights, meaning, in my opinion, that if they all got out and voted, Hillary couldn't win. The liberal media turned it into a threat. The real story of the week was more emails discovered that could tie the Clinton Foundation into a new possible scandal "Pay

to Play." Buy a job. And to top it off, government officials allegedly have shut down FBI inquiries of the Clinton Foundation, really in typical Clintonian fashion. Does anyone see anything wrong with this picture? No wonder Donald Trump said, "I'm running against the crooked media." Indeed he is! Time and time again I've personally witnessed the liberal media shout down Trump supporters when trying to defend their candidate. But what I found really disgusting was, during a press conference last week, behind Hillary Clinton sat the father of the shooter from the Orlando, FL massacre where 49 innocent people lost their lives. If that doesn't say it all, nothing will. Frankly, I'm a lot more concerned about what the Clintons have done and are doing than what Trump says. Instead of twisting the words of Donald Trump, the liberal media should be covering, among other breaking news stories like Hillary Clinton's "Pay to Play" and the Orlando shooter's father being displayed behind Hillary Clinton. Now let's turn to the corrupt state of Illinois. Let me encourage you to go to fixillinois.com and sign the petition to support term limits. Join the movement. Only 25% of the people of Illinois are confident in their government. Why? In 2014 the Illinois Supreme Court threw out a 600,000 signature petition for term limits, and the last year Illinois had a balanced budget was 2001. In closing, let me say 75% of all adults nationally believe in term limits. But most of all we need to turn back to God. 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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Month $1,287 1,736 2,184 2,633 3,081 3,530 3,980 4,430

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Ron Daniels, Regional Superintendent of Schools for Clinton, Marion, Jefferson and Washington Counties, recently announced the policy for free and reduced price meals and free milk for those students unable to pay the full price for meals or milk under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast and Special Milk Program (available only to students enrolled in split session kindergarten programs) for the schools in the counties listed below. Clinton County: Carlyle Community Unit District #1, Wesclin Community Unit District #3, Breese Elementary District #12, St. Rose Elementar y District # 1 4 / 1 5 , Av i s t o n Elementary District #21, Willow Grove Elementary District #46, Bartelso

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free or reduced price meals or free milk. All meals served must meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture meal requirements. However, if a child has been determined by a doctor to have a disability and the disability would prevent the child from eating the regular school meal, your school will make substitutions prescribed by the doctor. If a substitution is needed, there will be no extra charge for the meal. If you believe your child needs substitutions because of a disability, please get in touch with your local school for further information. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced price benefits, households must complete the application as soon as possible, sign it and return it to the school. Households should answer all applicable questions on the form. An application which does not contain all the required information cannot be processed and approved by the school. The required information is covered below. FOOD STAMP/TANF HOUSEHOLDS: If a household currently receives Food Stamps or “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families” ( TA N F ) f o r t h e i r child(ren), they only have to list the child(ren)’s

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name and Food Stamp or TANF case number and sign the application. Link card numbers cannot be used. ALL OTHER HOUSEHOLDS: If a household’s income is at or below the level shown on the income scale, children are eligible for either free or reduced price meals or free milk. Households must provide the following information: (1) the names of all household members, (2) t he s o cia l s e c ur ity number of the adult hous ehold memb er signing the application, or the word “non” if the adult does not have a social security number, (3) the amount of income each household member received last month, where it comes from (wages, child support, etc.) and (4) the signature of an adult household member. The information on the application may be verified by school or other officials at any time during the school year. Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. Households that are not eligible now but have a decrease in household income, an increase in household size, or a household member that becomes unemployed, should fill out an application at that time. In certain cases foster children are eligible for free or reduced-price meal

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Cooking With Lizzie

After Balloon Fest Garden Party The excitement is in the air — literally — with the start of Balloon Fest 2016. This year it's August 18, 19 and 20, a perfect time to plan a party after the festivities in the park. Start with good company and serve up good food with Southern Illinois hospitality, but keep it simple so you can enjoy. And to keep the mood going, string trees with white lights and hang hot air balloons. Start with picnic fried chicken or old cuts, add side dishes of potato salad and pea salad and finish with Mama's Ambrosia for dessert.

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Cook potatoes in boiling salted water to cover for 20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Combine potatoes, eggs, celery, pickle relish, onions, and pimiento in a large bowl, tossing gently. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, salt, and pepper, stirring well; add to vegetable mixture, tossing gently. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

English Pea Salad 2 (17 oz.) cans English peas, drained, or 3 (10 oz.) packages frozen tiny green peas, thawed 2 cups finely chopped celery 1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained

1 (4 oz.) jar diced pimiento, drained 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. white pepper

Combine peas, celery, water chestnuts, pimiento, and green onions in a large bowl. Combine sour cream and mayonnaise, stirring well. Add sour cream mixture, salt, and pepper to vegetables; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill thoroughly. Yield: 6 to 8 servings. *** 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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The Shoppers Weekly Papers Centralia / Salem Area August 17, 2016 - August 23, 2016 Volume 29, Number 33

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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

GIRL SCOUTS’ DANCING WITH OUR STARS EVENT RAISES $18,000 Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois raised more than $18,000 during its 8th Annual Dancing With Our Stars (DWOS) fundraiser at Krieger’s Convention Center at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Vernon on Saturday, Aug. 06. Dance team The Hocketts, sponsored by Higgins Custom & Collision, took home the Mirror Ball Trophy for first place. Mt. Vernon High School Drama Club won the Judges Choice award. Also participating were the dance teams of: Drama Mammas, sponsored by Jill Gobert; Lesa Woods, sponsored by Larry and Bobbie Drury; Carolyn and Dean Montague, sponsored by Ron and Paulette Schneider; Centre Stage Sparklers, sponsored by Centre Stage Studios; Double Trouble, sponsored by Higgins Custom & Collision, Anna Lamczyk, sponsored by Lamczyk Veterinary Clinic, We Are Girl Scouts, sponsored by Carla Nilson; and L & M sponsored by Olympic Freightlines, Inc. Co-hosts for the event were Brandon Bullard with RARE Chop House and NRE and Rachel Hunsell with Mt. Vernon Convention and Visitors Bureau. Celebrity judges were Mike Beard with Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce; Kay Zibby Damron, Rend Lake College Foundation; Finny Mathew of Crossroads Community Hospital; and Mary Beth Mezo with Smokin’ T’s

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The Hocketts dance team won the prestigious Dancing With Our Stars Mirror Ball Trophy during Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ fundraising event on Saturday evening at Kreiger’s Convention Center in Mt. Vernon. Pictured with the Hocketts is Finny Mathew from Crossroads Community Hospital who presented the mirror ball trophy. Crossroads Community Hospital was the 2016 DWOS Trophy Sponsor.

Competition BBQ. Teams competed to win DWOS’ Mirror Ball Trophy by earning the top spot in a two part scoring system. The judges’ scores provided the first element to the dancers’ scores. The second element added a dash of audience participation and even more excitement, as dancers accrued points with donations from their supporters and attendees at the event. Teams competed to win DWOS’ renowned mirror ball trophy by earning the top spot in a two part scoring

system. The judges’ scores provide the first element to the dancers’ scores. The second element added a dash of audience participation and even more excitement, as dancers can accrued points with each donation from their supporters. All proceeds will be used to provide financial assistance to at-risk girls, to maintain and improve GSSI camps and to develop Girl Scout leadership programs for nearly 14,000 girls throughout southern Illinois.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

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AREA ABATE CHAPTER DONATES TO MURRAY CENTER Mu r r ay Pare nt s ' Association recently received a donation from the Freedom Riders Chapter of ABATE of Illinois, Inc. The money, raised through a Freedom Riders' motorcycle run and auction, will be used in the Christmas gift program for the residents of Murray Center. Murray Parents' Association member Rick Langhauser accepted the check from Mimi Hawkins of the ABATE Freedom Riders.

Pictured are, front row: MPA member Billie Miller, A.C. Corzine, Murray individual Jacob, Murray staff member Trish Grieman, Murray individual Jason, Mimi Hawkins, and Rick Langhauser; back row: Murray individual Francis, ABATE member Don Winkler, ABATE member Rose Vensel, MPA President Rita Winkeler, MPA member Steve Groner, MPA member Otis Bostick, Murray Center Director Mary Ann Smith, and MPA member Peggy Strong. Not pictured was Joe Blunt who also coordinates the ABATE run.

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On August 11, 2016 Pastor Steve Upchurch of the Rock Church in Centralia, along with staff and volunteers, held a luncheon for local area law enforcement officers. We asked Pastor Steve Upchurch why he and the Church decided to put together their lunch and dinner. The pastor said, "All the negativity and lack of support we are seeing from some communities and government for our law enforcement in the media. We decided to honor them with a cookout style lunch and dinner at the Rock Church at 515 Airport Road in Centralia." These men and women are just like you and me. They have families they go home to after every shift. At this time the Rock

Church is taking orders for "I Back Blue" tee shirts to support law enforcement. You can place an order by calling the church at 618533-3700. The Rock Church holds services on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. as well as on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Proverbs 15:3: "The Lord is watching everywhere with eyes like an eagle, watching over evil and good."

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The Central City Lions Club hosted a blood drive Friday, August 12 at the Central City Lions Shelter in honor of Terry and (Lioness) Rhonda Hatcher. Pictured (L to R) are Lonnie Marckley and Zach Roecheman.

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EAGLE LIFE

Ministries by: Cliff Sanders

Fishers of Men Sadly, many people are satisfied to ride a merry-goround of meaninglessness throughout their life. God has a plan for your life. (Jeremiah 29:11) Jesus came to call us to a higher purpose. On the shore of the Sea of Galilee Jesus met some fishermen and said, “’Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.’ They immediately left their nets and followed Him.” (Matthew 4:18-22) Listen closely to the Lord’s call and respond to God’s higher purpose for your life.” “ F O L L O W M E .” (Matthew 4:19) Jesus constantly met people and invited them to follow Him. Jesus calls, “Come unto Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest . . . Take My toke upon you and learn from Me.” (Matthew 11:28-30) Jesus saw Zacchaeus up in a tree and extended an invitation to follow Him that changed his life. (Luke 19:2-8) Jesus instructed a rich young ruler, “Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” (Luke 18:18-23) Jesus met two brothers who were fishermen and

called them to follow Him and, “They immediately left their nets and followed Him.” He then called James and John and they gave the same response, “Immediately they left their boat and their father and followed Him.” (Matthew 4:19-22) They left all to follow Jesus. Jesus is calling, will you make Him Lord and Savior and follow Him? It is the first radical step to God’s higher purpose for your life. “I WILL MAKE YOU.” (Matthew 4:19) A higher purpose is gained by confidence in Christ as our Maker. (Psalm 100:1-2) Paul said that he put no confidence in the flesh, but in the power of Christ. (Philippians 3:3, 5-10) Years ago I met a man who was an expert flyfisherman. I asked him if he would teach me how, but he refused. Jesus said, “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.” He is the master teacher. Follow His example, study His instructions, catch His passion, be empowered by His Spirit. (Acts 1:8) “FISHERS OF MEN.” (Matthew 4:19) Jesus went out of His way to meet a Samaritan woman at a well and offered her life-giving water to quench her spiritual thirst. (John 4) She

The Shoppers Weekly Papers Centralia / Salem Area became a fisher of men. She was compelled to tell all she met about Jesus. Someone said that evangelism is simply one beggar telling another thirsty, hungry beggar where they can find living water that will quench their thirst and bread that will satisfy their hunger. In this year’s Olympic games, two diving gold medalist from the United States stood on the podium and boldly gave glory to Christ for enabling them to achieve their success. Use whatever platform that God gives you to be a fisher of men. (Isaiah 52:7) When we stand before God in heaven, we won’t be asked how much we achieved or accumulated on earth, but “What did you do for Jesus?” Are you a fisher of men? “MENDING THEIR NETS.” (Matthew 4:21) Jesus found James and John mending their nets and called them. Whatever vocation or ministry one is called to, it is never a waste of time to mend your nets or sharpen your tools. At Lake of the Ozarks there is a restaurant with an interesting name – Wobbly Boots. I had a vision while praying, of a man driving a horse and wagon. One of the wheels was so wobbly that I was concerned that it was about to fall off. To be an effective fisher of men, take time to mend your nets or tighten the lug nuts on your wheel. It may involve making amends, repenting of sin and disobedience or strengthening your gifts or your relationship with Jesus. Jesus is calling, “Follow

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