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KASKASKIA WATERSHED SUMMIT IN CARLYLE T h e 1 7 t h A n nu a l Kaskaskia Watershed A s s o c i a t i o n ( K WA ) Summit was held at the Mar i n e rs Vi l l age Conference Center at Carlyle Lake on Monday. The KWA is a group of volunteers that works with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve watershed wide issues that include the five counties in the 107th district of Rep. John Cavaletto (R-Salem), Republican Spokesperson for the Environment Committee. The Kaskaskia Watershed Association has been a key partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and now with the Illinois Farm Bureau to address issues
concerning water quality and water use. Currently, the Farm Bureau is working to reduce nutrient loss from farm run-off that eventually ends up in the Gulf of Mexico. Clinton County farmers are participating in a Nutrient Stewardship Grant program focused on the relationship between cover crops and manure application. “I am proud of the research work going on in Clinton County with the assistance of Kaskaskia College students to study different cropping systems,” said Rep. John Cavaletto. “This another one of those win-win situations where farmers can save money on the cost of fertilizers by
lowering the run-off and the water quality can be improved for use by people down-stream,” he added. Completed in 2016, the Carlyle Lake Fisheries Habitat Improvement Project received a $20,000 Army Corps of Engineers ‘handshake grant’ to improve fisheries habitat and complement the operation of existing brood pond facilities at the James Hawn Access Area. Other habitat improvements included placement of artificial fish structure, planting of aquatic vegetation, and planting of willow and cypress trees. Partners in the project also included: Alan Crocker (Let’s Talk F i s h i n’ ) , B r o m l e y
GIRL SCOUTS CELEBRATING 105TH ANNIVERSARY WEEK OF MARCH 12-18 Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois are joining nearly 3 m i l l i on Gi rl S c out s throughout the United States in celebrating the 105th Anniversary of Girl Scouting the week of March 12-18. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois are celebrating the 105th anniversary by participating in a variety of local activities and events. Girl Scouts often celebrate the occasion in their communities by participating in such events as flag ceremonies at their schools, birthday party celebrations and community service projects with their troops while others will create displays highlighting Girl Scout history. “The Girl Scout law and mission statement both focus on making the world
a better place and during our 105 year history, our girls and volunteers have continued to live by this standard,” said Sarah Durbin, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. “Girl Scouts are passionate about making their communities and the world a better place, and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience gives them the courage, confidence and character to follow their dreams,” Durbin added. Girl Scout Sunday (March 12) is when many Girl Scouts receive special religious recognition awards for researching and exploring their religious culture and practices. Many girls proudly wear their Girl Scout uniforms to their religious services to kick-off the week’s
events. “Girl Scouting is committed to being a vital part of our communities. During Girl Scout Week, we salute and thank all those who continue to offer their support to Girl Scouting. The positive influence Girl Scouting has on young people is dependent on our dedicated volunteers and supportive community members,” said Durbin. “During Girl Scout Week, we renew our commitment to ensuring that every girl has the opportunity to grow strong and realize her full potential. But we need your help! We invite everyone – men and women – over 18 to volunteer with Girl Scouts. You don’t have to be a troop leader; even if you can only donate one hour of your
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Excavating, the McKendree University Bass Fishing Team, The Highland High School Bass Fishing Team, the Carlyle High School
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time once a year, you’ll be making a great difference in the lives of girls.” It’s been 105 years since the first Girl Scout troop meeting, and Girl Scouting has evolved from 18 members to nearly 3 million nationwide. Today, Girl Scouts of the USA is the largest voluntary organization for girls in the world. Its sole focus is to meet the needs of all girls (ages 5-17) from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. After returning to the Un it e d St at e s f rom England, Juliette Gordon Low made a historic phone call to her cousin in March 1912, “Come right over! I’ve got something for the girls of Savannah, all America, and all the world, and we’re going to start it tonight.” The “something” was Girl Scouts, and the first group of girls embarked on Low’s vision.
Low was determined to help expand opportunities and learning for the average American girl. At a time when many girls’ paths in life were limited to their social standing, Low’s vision was to establish an organization where any American girl could expand her personal horizon by having fun, while exploring new interests and contributing to society. The mission of Girl Scouting states: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts is the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls - all girls - where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adults, girls develop qualities that
will serve them all their lives - like strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Today’s Girl Scouts not only enjoy camping and crafts, but they also explore math and science and learn about diversity, good citizenship, leadership and teamwork. Girl Scouting is the place where girls experience the fun, friendship and power of girls together. Girl Scouting has inspired more than 50 million girls and women since its founding in 1912. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is a not-for-profit organization supported by various United Ways throughout the region. Girl Scouts is a Proud Partner of United Way. For more information, please call Jay Strobel at 618-692-0692.
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GSSI 28TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC SCHEDULED AT SUNSET HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSSI) will hold its 28th Annual Girl Scout Golf Classic at Sunset Hills Country Club on May 15. This year’s Girl Scout golf classic features for the first time the Million Dollar Shoot-Out where four lucky golfers will have the chance to make a golf shot for $1,000,000. “We are excited to be hosting our golf classic at Sunset Hills Country Club and very excited about the
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issue was two-fold. (1) The Trump administration did it "too fast." Normally it takes longer to totally transition. (2) A U.S Attorney for Manhattan, Preet Bharara, refused to resign and was immediately fired. In a meeting with Trump before the inauguration, he thought he would be retained. The real issue, which I didn't hear or see in most news reports, was that the Trump administration is getting tired of the "leaks" from individuals in the previous administration and is trying to get people in place who share Trump's philosophy, as all Administrations do. But the bigger non-reported story is Trump reached out to Bharara last Thursday to call him, and Bharara, citing a conflict now that Trump was President, refused to call the President back. Of course, it didn't hurt Bharara to be fired, because his name is now "in the news," just in case he decides to run for political office. Hmm. And finally, the new Health Care Legislation. The Republicans are divided, the Democrats are persisting to resist and every legislator has their own idea (read: agenda). So, what else is new! Isn't this how Congress has worked for years? Maybe, before the Administration is through, that might
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How Will You Be Remembered? Larry King was once interviewed on “The Today Show” concerning his book Remember Me When I’m Gone. The world-famous radio and television personality asked the talented, the beautiful, the wise, and the rich a question all of us have pondered to some degree, “How would you like to be remembered after you die?” The contributions range from one-liners by Yogi Berra, “It’s over.” Kato Kaelin, “I guess my 15 minutes are up!” Jack Lemmon, “In.” Calvin Klein, “By eternity.” Gene Shalit, “I won’t be back after this message.” To the profound by the cartoonist Bill Keane, “Did you ever realize that the little dash between the two dates on your gravestone (birth – death) will represent your entire lifetime?” To the inspirational by Pat Boone, “Address for eternity – heaven.”’ To the sad by executive producer and host for the television series
“Life Styles of the Rich and the Famous”, Robin Leach, “Hi, this is Robin Leach standing outside the pearly gates!” Or the disturbing by actor Anthony Franciosa, “As I lie here I can’t help thinking, my life has been a joke, and it’s no laughing matter.” In Larry King’s book, psychologist Dr. Laura Schlesinger wrote, “How arrogant to write your own epitaph!” Yet, we are all writing our own epitaph or obituary. Our life, our choices, actions, how we treat others, how we treat God and His Son Jesus Christ, and how we spend our time on earth will be remembered and brought into account when we stand before the throne of God. ‘For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. So, then every one of us shall give an account of hims elf to G o d.” (Romans 14:9-12) In the end, all that really matters is what God thinks and says about us. Consider some epitaphs recorded for us in the Bible. Perhaps we can learn some
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The Shoppers Weekly Papers Centralia / Salem Area lessons to help us live our kingdom of heaven is lives well on earth. The greater than he.” (Matthew thing that pleases God is 11:11) The centurion standfaith and obedience. Read ing at the foot of the cross, the epitaphs of a multitude speaking of Jesus, said, of great men and women “Truly this was the Son of listed in Hebrews 11. Able God.” (Matthew 27:54) who was killed by his The apostle Paul wrote brother, left behind this his own obituary and inobituary, ‘By faith Able cluded a promise for you to offered unto God a more hold on to until you come excellent sacrifice than to the end of your life, “I Cain, by which he obtained have fought the good fight. witness that he was righ- I have finished the course. teous, God testifying of his I have kept the faith. Finally, gifts and by it he, being there is laid up for me the dead, yet speaks.” (Hebrews crown of righteousness, 11:4) “By faith Enoch was which the Lord, the rightranslated that he should teous judge, will give me on not see death; and was not that day and not to me only, found because God trans- but to all who love His aplated him, for before his pearing.” (II Timothy 4:7-8) translation he had this tesWe are writing our own timony that he pleased epitaph by the choices we God.” (Hebrews 11:5-6) make each day. Choose life! Consider these inspiring “For God so loved the examples of men and world that He gave His only women who had great epi- begotten Son, that whosotaphs and obituaries found ever believes in Him shall in God’s Word. Esther, not perish but have ever“Who knows whether you lasting life.” (John 3:16) are come to the kingdom How will you be rememfor such a time as this?” bered when you are gone? (Esther 4:14) Moses, “Now Shalom, the man, Moses, was very Cliff Sanders meek, above all the men Eagle Life Ministries who were upon the face of eagleslife8@gmail.com the earth.” (Numbers 12:3) John the Baptist, and those in the kingdom of heaven by the new birth. (John 3:3) “Verily, I say unto you, among them that are born of woman there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist; notwithstanding he that is least in the
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CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS PARADE?
By Larry Cox Designer Gowns Q: My late mother worked for several charities in the Boston area during the 1950s and '60s. She often attended functions dressed in designer gowns. I am clearing her town home and have discovered a closet full Submitted Photo of her cocktail dresses and stylish clothing that she wore This photograph of the 200 and 300 blocks of East Broadway in downduring the same period. town Centralia was taken about 1932. Does anyone know anything Some of the treasures about the parade in the photo? If you can, please send us an email at include an Arnold Scaasi info@theshoppersweekly.com evening gown featuring a strapless bouffant dress in silk satin, an Anne Fogarty black linen dress, and other the shoppers Mar. 15, 2017 - Mar. 21, 201 pieces by Pierre Cardin, Bill WEEKLY PAPERS Volume 30, Number 11 CENTRALIA / SALEM AREA Blass, Oscar De La Renta A Weekly Publication of and Hubert De Givenchy. I The Shopper’s Weekly Inc. Phone Sales Publisher / Editor hate to donate them to a Stephanie Daniels Located at 301 E. Broadway, Cathy Stuehmeier P.O. Box 1223 thrift shop. Do you have any Offi ce Staff suggestions? — Suzanne, Centralia Illinois 62801 General Manager Linda Weible Naperville, Illinois Telephone (618)533-7283 John Stuehmeier A: Your mom's clothing Fax (618)533-7284 Production Manager email: should, indeed, be preAdvertising T. Scott Pinkowski info@theshoppersweekly.com served. I suggest you John Stuehmeier Production/Web Staff ads@theshoppersweekly.com Cathy Stuehmeier contact the Art Institute of Cindy Goodnight website: theshoppersweekly.com Peggy Johnson Chicago, which maintains DeLorean Coleman Copyright ©2017. All Rights Reserved. Doug Gunter an important collection of designers' clothing. Contact is Michigan Ave. at Adams www.theshoppersweekly.com
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• On March 17, 461 A.D., Saint Patrick -- Christian missionary, bishop and apostle of Ireland -- dies in Ireland. Much of what is known about his legendary life comes from the "Confessio," a book he wrote during his final years. The first St. Patrick's Day parade was held not in Ireland, but in New York City in 1762. • On March 18, 1852, businessmen Henry Wells and William Fargo join with other New York investors to create Wells, Fargo and Company to serve and profit from the economic boom in California. The discovery of gold at Sutter's
St., Chicago, IL 60603; 312443-3600; and www.artic. edu. Even though the name Hubert De Givenchi may not be familiar to many readers of this column, he created quite a sensation in 1961 when he designed the costumes for Audrey Hepburn in her classic film, "Breakfast at Tiffany's. *** Q: I have a copy of "The First Battle: A Story of the Campaign of 1896" by William Jennings Bryan. It was either a first or early edition, and I would like to know its value. — Jeanne, Bluford, Illinois A: I found a number of copies of the 1896 edition online at www.abe.com, most for less than $10 each, with the highest being a first edition with no dust jacket for $21. To the dozens of people who contact me every month about older books, this is my favorite Internet place to determine the fair market value of older and
Mill in 1849 spurred a huge demand for shipping. • On March 13, 1781, a st ronome r Wi l l i am Hershel discovers Uranus, the first new planet to be found by use of a telescope. In 1986, the spacecraft Voyager 2 visited Uranus, discovering 10 additional moons to the five already known. • On March 14, 1879, Albert Einstein is born in Germany. Einstein's theories of relativity drastically altered man's view of the universe, and his work in particle and energy theory ultimately helped make the atomic bomb. • On March 19, 1916,
out-of-print books. *** Q: I have several pieces of Candlewick glassware. I understand that it has been discontinued, and I would like to know more about this pattern. — Ora, Prince Frederick, Maryland A: According to Glass A to Z by David Shotwell (KP Books, $24.95), Candlewick glass was introduced by Imperial Glass in 1936. It was discontinued in 1982. The pattern, known as Imperial's No. 400, is rather plain, with molded beading around the rims and bases of most pieces. *** Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor does he do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
eight Curtiss "Jenny" planes of the First Aero Squadron take off from Columbus, New Mexico, in the first combat air mission in U.S. history. The squadron flew in support of U.S. troops who invaded Mexico to capture Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa. • On March 16, 1926, in Massachusetts, American Robert H. Goddard successfully launches the world's first liquid-fueled rocket. The 10-foot rocket traveled for 2.5 seconds at a speed of about 60 mph. • On March 15, 1972, "The Godfather" -- a threehour epic chronicling the lives of an Italian-American crime family led by the powerful Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) -- is released in theaters. "The Godfather" was adapted from the best-selling novel by Mario Puzo. © 2017 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Dear Editor, Friday I received a letter in the mail, and when I opened it I realized at age 80, I have more to learn. There were two letters, one from a board certified genealogist, and one from the Army. The purpose of these letters was to ask my help in identifying a soldier that died in 1942 serving in World War II. In the letter from the genealogist was a trail from myself back into the past through five generations, six including myself. The second path progressed from the soldier back through five generations to the same person in the first trail. I’m a member of Ancestry.com and verified these trails and a common person for the soldier and myself. The Government is removing those in graves and returning them to burial in the best location within the United States. In this case the graves are in Cold Bay, Alaska. The way this program works is in progressive steps. 1. A name is forwarded to a genealogist, who establishes a family link to find a DNA sample to verify the body to be the name provided. 2. The family link re-
• Use coffee filters to separate snacks in a dish, or to separate plates in a stack, particularly ones with gold paint or a raised pattern. • "I did some spontaneous cleaning in my favorite black tank top. I ended up with a couple of small but noticeable bleach stains on the front. My mother broke out a black Sharpie and colored the spots in. They are completely unnoticeable now. Thank goodness for moms, right?" — E.I. in South Carolina • "For pin holes in the wall, many people know the
sponds positive as being the person searched. In my instance, I called the genealogist and the Army contact confirming my match. 3. The genealogist will file their report with the government and move on to the next case. My government contact will send a DNA test kit, and I make three cheek swabs and send the samples to their lab. If you are contacted as I was, do the same and this will complete their needs. As a relative, even distant, I was given the option to learn what the government knew of this particular service man. He was the only child and was raised in Fayette County, and he died in 1942 as part of the 54th Air Combat Unit. This soldier was 31 at his death from a plane crash, and was buried in Cold Bay. The parents have an empty grave plot in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, in Lemay, MO. The grave site is marked with a memorial marker. His father died 25 years and mother 36 years after their only son’s death serving our country against Japan’s occupation of parts of Alaska’s Aleutian Island chain. I can’t wrap my mind around the depth of their
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loss, and with nothing but the marker in the cemetery. I wonder who would be around to witness his interment? We should remember how often this was repeated in World War II. For my part, I’m always reading car plates and ball caps for all those aging men who served and came home. They were the lucky ones, and in a way unlucky, as they all will never fail to remember their companions who were not so lucky. Stop and surprise most of these warriors by thanking them for their service. Ask where they served! Let’s not forget those young men who committed suicide because they were rejected from military duty. Richard Freeman Salem _________________
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WHEN IS A GOOD TIME TO START RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS?
BY MS. LOWDER, SOCIAL SECURITY DISTRICT MANAGER IN MT. VERNON, IL Enjoying a comfortable retirement is everyone’s dream. For over 80 years, Social Security has been helping people realize those dreams, assisting people through life’s journey with a variety of benefits. It’s up to you as to when you can start retirement benefits. You could start them a little earlier or wait until your “full retirement age.” There are benefits to either decision, pun intended. Full retirement age refers to the age when a person can receive their Social Security benefits without any reduction, even if they are still working part or full time. In other words, you don’t actually need to stop working to get your full benefits. For people who attain age 62 in 2017 (i.e., those born between January 2, 1955 and January 1, 1956), full retirement age is 66 and two months. Full retirement age was age 65 for many years. However, due to a law passed by Congress in 1983, it has been gradually increasing, beginning with people born in 1938 or later, until it reaches 67 for people born after 1959. You can learn more about the full retirement age and find
decision about receiving Social Security benefits. Read the publication When to Start Receiving Retirement Benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/ EN-05-10147.pdf. If you decide to receive benefits before you reach full retirement age, you should also understand how continuing to work can affect your benefits. Social Security may withhold or reduce your benefits if your annual earnings exceed a certain amount. However, for every month benefits are withheld, it increases your future benefits. That’s because at your full retirement age Social Security will recalculate your benefit amount to give you credit for the months in which benefits were reduced or withheld due to your excess earnings. In effect, it’s as if you hadn’t filed for those months. You can learn more at www. socialsecurity.gov/planners/ retire/whileworking.html. Social Security’s mission is to secure your today and tomorrow. Helping you make the right retirement decisions is vital. You can learn more by visiting our Retirement Planner at www.socialsecurity.gov/ planners/retire.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! SIGHTS, SOUNDS AND SYMBOLS OF ST. PATRICK’S DAY
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Many people consider St. Patrick’s Day their favorite holiday. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations tend to be short on formality, long on fun and synonymous with various sights, sounds and symbols that make the holiday so special.
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St. Patrick holding a shamrock first appeared on coins in 1675. The shamrock’s status as a symbol would continue to evolve when it became a figure of Irish patriotism during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. In 2003, the shamrock was registered as an international trademark by the Irish govShamrock In ancient Ireland, the ernment. shamrock symbolized rebirth, particularly the Irish Seisiún rebirth of warmer weather. St. Patrick’s Day celeBut the shamrock also has brants who are not of Irish more specific ties to St. descent and/or those who Patrick, and remains one of have never visited Ireland the most recognizable may not know it, but the symbols associated with his live music they may hear feast day. Historians believe when entering a pub on St. that, on his return to Patrick’s Day is an integral Ireland (a native of Great part of the fabric of Irish Britain, St. Patrick was first culture. An Irish Seisiún taken to Ireland after being typically finds a group of kidnapped by pirates, later musicians gathered in a returning as a Christian pub to play traditional Irish missionar y after his music, oftentimes while release), St. Patrick used the seated at a table among shamrock to teach the their audience. While many natives about the Holy pubs reserve stage areas for Trinity. In fact, an image of their musicians on St. Patrick’s Day, the spirit of seisiún is still present, as musicians often interact with the audience.
tricolour flag on St. Patrick’s Day, and paradegoers may even wave miniature versions of this significant symbol in support of those marching. This instantly recognizable flag has a rich history. Equal parts green, white and orange, the flag was designed to foster peace in the country that had experienced considerable turmoil due to the divide between the count r y’s Protest ant and Catholic residents. The green in the flag represents the Irish Catholics, while the orange represents the Irish Protestants. The white is a symbol of hope for peace between the two factions. Though Ireland established the tricolour as its national flag in 1921, it The Tricolour Many establishments first appeared much earlier display the familiar Irish when Irish national Thomas
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Green The color green is everywhere come St. Patrick’s Day, but celebrants may be surprised to learn that blue is the color that was once most affiliated with St. Patrick himself. Numerous paintings depict St. Patrick wearing blue vestments. But green is the color now most instantly associated with Ireland, which is widely referred to as the “Emerald Isle.� Ireland’s lush countryside and rolling green hills attract millions of visitors each year. The color green can be found just about everywhere on St. Patrick’s Day, even if Patrick himself was partial to blue.
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While St. Patrick’s Day is renowned for celebrating Ireland, one need not be Irish to enjoy the festivities on March 17th. In fact, St. Patrick himself was not Irish, having been born in an area of Great Britain then referred to as Roman Britain because it was still governed by the Roman Empire. St. Patrick’s birthplace is not the only interesting fact surrounding St. Patrick’s Day that might surprise even the most devoted of St. Patrick’s Day revelers. • Arguably the most famous St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world, the New York City parade is more than 250 years old. The Big Apple’s first St. Patrick’s Day parade took place on March 17, 1762,
when Irish soldiers serving in the British military marched through the city. • While New York and Boston host the largest St. Patrick’s Day parades in the United States, more than 100 parades are held in honor of St. Patrick throughout the country each year. For those who love a good parade but don’t have much time on their hands, the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, is home to the world’s shortest St. Patrick’s Day parade. The parade takes place on the city’s Bridge Street, which measures just 98 feet in length. • In spite of its proximity to New York City, the city of Hoboken, New Jersey, began hosting its own St. Patrick’s Day
parade in 1986. • The United States is not the only place to enjoy a spirited celebration of St. Patrick. Montreal, Canada, whose city flag includes a shamrock, has held an annual St. Patrick’s Day parade since 1824. Elsewhere in Canada, Toronto hosts an annual St. Patrick’s Day parade that typically attracts more than 100,000 spectators.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
EXPLAINING THE MYTHICAL LEPRECHAUN
Leprechauns have long been a part of Irish folklore. Celtic culture is ripe with legends and myths that help to entertain and explain the mysteries of life. Among such lore are leprechauns, which are mythological figures that continue to impart whimsy into St. Patrick's Day celebrations even now. The word "leprechaun" is derived from the Irish lu
chorpain, meaning "small body." Various attributes have been used to describe leprechauns. While the origins and the history surrounding leprechauns differ, one common thread is that these creatures are surrounded in magic. Some believed leprechauns were descendents of the Goddess Danu and the Tuatha De Danaan.
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chauns and tales of their antics have survived in Ireland for centuries. When the Irish began emigrating to America during the Great Potato Famine, they brought with them their mythology and stories. However, the tale of the leprechaun has changed over time. The Irish-American view of the leprechaun differed from the more traditional Irish view. Americans saw leprechauns as frivolous and silly. Leprechauns were depicted with broad, pug noses and out-of-style ratty clothing. Many negative stereotypes Americans directed at the swarms of Irish immigrants arriving in the United States were exemplified in the insensitive and, at times, hateful illustrations of leprechauns. Leprechaun mythology has been alive and well in Ireland for more than a thousand years and will likely live on for centuries more.
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HOUSE UNVEILS BILL TO REPEAL AND REPLACE OBAMACARE C ong re ss man Joh n Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has praised the American Health Care Act (AHCA) — House Republicans’ legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly known as Obamacare. “This is the relief my constituents have demanded,� said Shimkus, a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee that will markup the bill on Wednesday. “The American Health Care Act offers American families more options, lower costs and the flexibility to choose a plan that fits their unique needs, not Washington’s one-sizefits-all mandates.�  Gone under the AHCA
are the ACA’s middle-class taxes on prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, health-insurance premiums, and medical devices. Gone as well are the individual and employer mandate penalties, which forced millions of Americans into plans they don’t want and can’t afford.  “While the vast majority of my constituents will be glad to see this costly, broken law go away, some are concerned about losing their current coverage,� Shimkus added. “I want these folks to know that vital patient protections will be pres er ve d under t he AHCA.�  Specifically, the bill prohibits health insurers from
denying coverage, or charging higher premiums, based upon a pre-existing condition; putting annual or lifetime caps on medical care; and charging women more than men. The bill also continues to allow 26 year olds to stay on their parents’ insurance, just as the majority of states allowed prior to the ACA.  By transitioning to a “per capita allotment,� the AHCA a ls o e mp owe rs st ate Medicaid programs with the flexibility they need to better serve patients most in need. This type of allotment has been supported not just by Republicans, but also key Democrats including former President Bill Clinton, Vice President Joe Biden, and
Senate Democrat Leader Harry Reid.  “Illinois hospitals and providers have long struggled with below average Medicaid reimbursements,� Shimkus said. “As we move toward a per capita system, which will restore Medicaid’s focus on the most vulnerable populations, we will also have an opportunity to work together to better calculate the federal funding each state receives.� President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary, Dr. Tom Price, both praised the legislation, which is available for anyone to read at readthebill.gop
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to hear about practical applications of the latest research at the Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council and Southern Illinois University C arb ondale Research Forum at the university on March 15. When farmers buy fertilizer to put on a field, they pay a fertilizer tonnage fee to the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The Illinois Nutrient Research and Education Council (NREC) distributes a portion of this money to fund research and improve communication about how fertilizer affects crops, soil and water. Of course this is important to
farmers. It’s important to non-farmers as well — not only because of the significance of agriculture to the Illinois economy, but also because of the impact of farming and fertilizers on water quality and soil fertility. The forum is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Student Center Ballroom B. A $15 registration fee includes lunch. Register online at illinoisnrec.org. The forum includes project updates from SIU and University of Illinois researchers, a farmer panel to discuss research needs and nutrient concerns, and
a statement about NREC priorities and vision update. Speakers include SIU System President Randy Dunn; Brad Colwell, SIU interim chancellor; Mickey Latour, dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences; Jon Schoonover, professor of forestry; John Pike, agronomist and Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association Southern Illinois Nitrogen Research Coordinator; and Illinois NREC staff and council members. For more information, contact Julie Armstrong at julie.armstrong@illinoisnrec.org.
“BASIC KNITTING� CLASS The Kaskaskia College Department of Industrial and Continuing Education will hold a “Basic Knitting� class at the Crisp Technology Center located at 2005 E. McCord St. in Centralia. This class will meet on Tuesdays evenings beginning March 21 and ending April 18, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The registration
number for this class is LLI 7102 CR01E. Students will learn the basics of knitting as the instructor discusses yarn textures, die lots and basic knitting know-how. Students will learn basic stitches such as knit, purl, increase, decrease, yarn-on and yarn-off. Many patterns will be shared and discussed. Student will
be provided with a supply list prior to the start of class. Cost for this class is $40.00. Students may register for this class through the Department of Industrial and Continuing Education at Kaskaskia College at 5453255. Space is limited, so please register early. All students must pre-register for this class.
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This class will examine all of the necessary tools for hand and machine piecing of quilt blocks. Each week the tools and their use will be demonstrated as well as putting the cut fabric pieces into a block. A portable sewing machine is required. Cost for this class is $50.00. A supply list will be provided the first class meeting.
For further information, or to register, call the Salem Education Center at 618548-9001 or the Kaskaskia College Department of Industrial and Continuing Education at 618-545-3255. Space is limited, so please register early. All students must pre-register for this class.
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JOE NEEDS A LIFE PARTNER BY CATHY STUEHMEIER Joe Johnson is now in his thirties, but he has been a diabetic since he was ten months old. Less than a year ago, Joe had a seizure and broke his shoulder and hasn't been able to work since. Joe is in desperate need of a trained diabetic alert dog. These dogs are fully trained service dogs for diabetics. These amazing animals alert their owners in advance of low (hypoglycemia) or high (hyperglycemia) blood sugar events, possibly saving their owners' life, which in Joe's case is very important since he lives alone. Because of several fund raisers to raise the money
for a service dog, the down payment of $2,500 has been met. The next big fund raiser is the trivia night at the Thompsonville Community of Christ Church on March 25. They are hoping to fill up to 25 tables, with the winning team taking away cash. There will also be a concession stand and other fun games. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. These caring folks are helping Joe raise the additional $10,000 needed to acquire his life saving partner You can help as well Submitted Photo by planning on attending. Joe Bring your team and play for cash prizes. For more c/o Midlands States Bank, details call Carol at 367-0302 in this important effort but 200 S. Poplar, Centralia, IL can't attend, you can donate or call Joe at 322-1192. 62801. to the Joseph Johnson Fund, If you would like to help
BACK TO BASICS: CREATING A HEALTHY SOIL WORKSHOP Did you know there are millions of living organisms in your soil? What do they do and how do they benefit your garden? These, and other topics, will be discussed at the “Creating a Healthy Soil” workshop on Saturday March 18, 2017, from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m. This program is being offered at the Centralia Regional Librar y, in Centralia Illinois. Laurie George, University of Illinois Extension Educator will help you determine what type of soil you have and how to create a sustainable environment, both for the microorganisms and plants. She will talk about conventional versus conservation
tilling techniques, benefits of crop rotation, mulching, cover crops, as well as soil testing and benefits of adding organic matter. This promises to be an informative program, with
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15TH ANNUAL MARK OESTREICH MEMORIAL CHESS TOURNAMENT The 15th Annual Mark Oestreich Memorial Chess Tournament will be held on Saturday March 18, 2017 at the Salem Community Center located at 416 Oglesby Street in Salem, Illinois. Mark Oestreich was Mr. Chess in central Illinois, selflessly devoting his time to chess promotion for many years. A resident of Centralia, as the founder of the Southern Illinois Chess League, he organized up to six USCF events each year, in Mt. Vernon, Salem, and Effingham. The tournament celebrates Mark's memory. The tournament will utilize the Swiss System, consisting of 3 rounds, USCF rated. Time controls
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will be 30/70, then 40/60 1. The LEGO Batman Movie No sudden death. The tour- (PG) animated nament is sponsored by the 2. Fifty Shades Darker (R) Southern Illinois Chess Dakota Johnson, Jamie League Entry Fee is $15.00. The Prize Fund will be $360.00, based on 30 players. Prizes are as follows: First $80; Second $40. Classes A, B, C, D/E/Unrated $60 each. Registration will be from 8:00 to 9:15 on Saturday, March 12, with rounds at 9:30, 1:00 and 5:00. To enter, contact: Jim Davies, Phone 314-7214967, email jandadavies@ sbcglobal.net, 7358 Shaftesbury, St. Louis, MO 63130. For inquiries, contact: Carl Purcell, Phone 618267-8145, email purcellelectric@sbcglobal.net
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by Samantha Weaver • It was beloved 20thcentury English novelist, journalist and critic Eric Arthur Blair — better known as George Orwell — who made the following sage observation: "Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed; everything else is public relations." • In August of last year, Charles City, Iowa, saw an
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Keep an open mind about a suggestion you see as unworkable. Give it a chance to prove itself one way or another. The results could surprise both supporters and detractors. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) News about an upcoming venture causes you to make some last-minute adjustments in your plans. But the extra work will pay off, as you come to learn more about the potential benefits opening up. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A more positive aspect grows out of your determination to reach your immediate goals. Continue to keep your focus sharp and on target by steering clear of petty quarrels and other pesky problems. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) By acting as a voice of reason, you can avoid adding to an already turbulent situation. You might have to shout over the tumult, but your words ultimately will be heard and heeded. LEO (July 23 to August 22) The possibility of a new acquisition always makes those Leonine eyes light up. But be careful that what you see is what you want. Appearances often can be deceiving. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) No matter how much you might feel that you’re in the right, resist saying anything that could reignite a stillunresolved situation. Let the matter drop, and move on. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)
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research focuses on literary analysis and historical analogies, and understandably so; a work of fantasy doesn't seem to lend itself to scientific analysis. However, the J o u r n a l o f Interdisciplinary Science Topics recently published an article titled, "Simply Walking into Mordor: How Much Lembas Would the Fellowship Have Needed?" In it, Skye Rosetti and Krisho Manaharan make public their calculations of the caloric intake that would have been necessary for the Fellowship to walk 92 days to Mordor: precisely 1,780,214.59. • A survey from retailer Long Tall Sally
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CATTLE AUCTION
NEXT AUCTION: MONDAY, March 20 Cattle auctions are held 1st & 3rd Monday of each month. Sunday check-in hours are 1-6 p.m. Locally Owned & Operated! Mark Barnard Wayne City 618-895-2418
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I SELL LAND, I WON’T JUST LIST IT! CONTACT SHANE WITH YOUR LISTING TODAY! SOLD •CLINTON COUNTY, IL - 63 acres. Nice home and guest house. 2 lakes, timber, great deer hunting just outside of town. SOLD •FAYETTE, IL - 29.82 acres. CRP, 6 acres of pasture for food plots, great home or cabin building site. SOLD •FAYETTE COUNTY, IL - 228 acres. 100 acres of tillable, mature timber, giant rubs all over property, building sites. SOLD •MONTGOMERY COUNTY, IL - 267 acres. Tillable, timber, 7 acre lake, located on a dead end rd. 50 min. from St. Louis. SOLD •MONTGOMERY COUNTY, IL - 445 acres. Tillable, timber, great return on your investment with over 3.5-4% return. SOLD •BOND COUNTY, IL - 57 acres. 15 tillable, great deer hunting, camping trailer, tractor and all implements included SOLD MARION COUNTY, IL - 56 acres with log cabin. Illinois recreational tract with log cabin and 5 acre lake. Loaded with whitetails and turkeys this is a nice hunting property and the lake offers great fishing and swimming in the hot summer.
CONTACT SHANE TODAY! 10 Years Land Sales Experience! $50 Million In Land Sales... Over $4 Million In Sales In 2016!
SALE PENDING UNDER 1 WEEK •MARION COUNTY, IL - 45 acres. All timber, established food plots, great home or cabin sites, nice lake sites and full of deer. Close to Kinmundy $153,000. SOLD •JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL - 73 acres. All timber, dead end private road, $3,100 per acre. NEW •JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL - 10 acres with 800 sq. ft. home, new plumbing, new hot water heater, new roof and more, 5 min. east of Mt. Vernon but in Webber Twp. so taxes still low, mostly timber and country living close to town, $120,000. SALE PENDING•JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL - 30 acres. All tillable, great locations for home or buildings, county water, electric, good rd. frontage, $4200 an acre. SALE PENDING UNDER 30 DAYS •JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL - 62 acres. Located on a dead end rd., 3 acre lake, very mature timber great deer hunting. $3400 an acre. NEW •JOHNSON/POPE COUNTY, IL - 200 acres. Rest in Timber established food plots, great home or cabin sites. Nice lake sites and over ran with deer, boarders Shawnee National Forest. $399,000 NEW •JEFFERSON COUNTY, IL - 18 acres. Timber, tillable, building sites, creek, $80,000. NEW •MARION COUNTY - 20 acres all Timber, creek, very secluded, great deer and turkey hunting, $62,000 NEW •JEFFERSON COUNTY - 28 acres. Small home, 9 acres tillable, Timber, $179,000
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